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February Monthly Challenge 10/10 Completed. Finished
1. Happy February Birthday!:
Read a book published in February.
Throne of Scars-Autumn Jones Lake 2/17
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.
This month's names:
Lily/Lilly (Lily Flower),
Nadia (Hope),
Nicholas (Victory of the People),
Chase (Hunter).
(Lily Butler)
Craving Lily-Nicole Jacquelyn 2/14
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Eve Langlais:
Read one book by an author who is Canadian.
Natasha Madison-Southern Secrets 2/02
4. February is Spunky Old Broads Month/Day February 1st is Spunky Old Broads Day and both the day and month exists to recognize and celebrate the Spunky Old Broads (S.O.B.s) and their accomplishments. When thinking about what an S.O.B should be, one thinks of: successful, independent, self-reliant, intelligent, outgoing and out-spoken, resourceful, bold, brave and anything but shy. S.O.B Day Founder, Dr. Gayle Carson said “I started this day because I found that once a woman hit 50, she was almost invisible and as a woman who keeps reinventing herself and is very active, I wanted to acknowledge that is not the truth!” I’m dedicating this month to the late, great Betty White, who was a spunky old broad if ever there was one! If you have the opportunity, may I recommend you give Betty White’s autobiographies, Here We Go Again: My Life in Television, or If You Ask Me? Try them in audible as Betty narrates them herself!
Read a book with a character or author you feel is (or will be someday be) a Spunky Old Broad.
Craving Absolution-Nicole Jacquelyn 2/01
5. February 4th: Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony The XXIV Winter Olympics begin on February 4th and end on February 20th in Beijing, China. Every four years, athletes from around the world compete for gold in 15 sports practiced on snow or ice, including skiing/snowboarding, figure skating, bobsledding and curling.
Read a book that is shelved as sport or sports romance.
Only One Regret-Natasha Madison 2/04
6. February 17th: Random Act of Kindness Day What comes around, goes around and kindness counts! “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone may do the same for you.” ~ Princess Diana. And you know what to do… perform one random act of kindness – or more – today, or any day!
Read a book with a cover color you feel is ‘happy’.
All The Pretty People-Barbara Freethy 2/15
7. February 19th: Chocolate Mint Day Probably created by candy companies or chocolatiers, Chocolate Mint Day celebrates anything and everything that is chocolate mint flavored. Most common of these include ice cream, candies and desserts. There’s also gum and mints and lattes! Not everyone likes chocolate mint, but for Chocolate Mint lovers, this is truly a great day!
Read a book with food on the cover or in the story.
Love, Only Better-Paulette Stout 2/07
8. February 20th: Love Your Pet Day This is all about pampering and appreciating your pet. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, a fish, a snake, or your pet rock, give them lots of love and attention today. If you don’t have a pet, give some love to someone else’s pet OR maybe today is the day you stop by your local Humane Society and adopt a pet who needs you!
Read a book where a character receives a second chance (your interpretation).
Craving Resurrection-Nicole Jacquelyn 2/23
9. February 26th: Carpe Diem Day Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift… that’s why they call it the present. Carpe Diem comes from the Roman poet Horace. It literally translates to “Pluck the day.” Over the years, this saying has morphed into “seize the day”, making the meaning much clearer. It means that you have today, right now, so make the best of it and enjoy this life you have while you can. Don’t wait and don’t hold back until tomorrow, it’s not a guarantee! Today is!
Read a book that has been on your TBR more than a year.
Quarantine and Chill-Kenya Wright 2/10
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Pour Judgment-Heather M. Orgeron 2/02
February Monthly ChallengeCompleted 7/10
1. Happy February Birthday!: Mystery Bride by B.J. Daniels - 2/15 - 3 stars
2. Baby Names!:
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC): Run the Risk by Lori Foster - 2/18 - 3 stars
4. Spunky Old Broads Month/Day: Born in Death by J.D. Robb - 2/24 - 5 stars
5. Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony: Smoke Signals by Catherine Gayle - 2/7 - 2 stars
6. Random Act of Kindness Day:
7. Chocolate Mint Day: Taking A Shot by Catherine Gayle - 2/2 - 3 stars
8. Love Your Pet Day: Light the Lamp by Catherine Gayle - 2/4 - 4 stars
9. Carpe Diem Day: On the Fly by Catherine Gayle - 2/2 - 3 stars
10. Reader's Choice:
February Monthly ChallengeREAD: 9/9
✔ 1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
The Untold Story - Genevieve Cogman 2/13
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Eve Langlais: Read one book written by Eve Langlais or any author with her first or last name.You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is Canadian. You can also read any book shelved as paranormal or hot romance; or where a character plays video games; or with a character who is curvy. You may also a book with a twist (your interpretation!)
Fury Unleashed - N.J. Walters 2/18
✔ 4. February is Spunky Old Broads Month/Day
Read a book with a character or author you feel is (or will be someday be) a Spunky Old Broad; with a female on the cover; or is shelved as Chick Lit.
The Lemon Sisters - Jill Shalvis 2/16
✔ 5. February 4th: Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
Read a book that is shelved as sport or sports romance; is set in winter; with something gold, silver or bronze on the cover; where someone travels or moves to a new place temporarily; or with a character who wins an award (your interpretation).
Stealing Home - Jennifer Seasons 2/3
✔ 6. February 17th: Random Act of Kindness Day
Read a book with a cover color you feel is ‘happy’; with a character who performs a RAK for someone else or is considered kind; set in the UK (for Princess Di); or with the number 2 or 17 in the page count, series or publication date.
To Ride a White Horse - Pamela Ford 2/21
✔ 7. February 19th: Chocolate Mint Day
Read a book with a minty green cover; with the word ‘chocolate’ in the title, series or somewhere in the book; with food on the cover or in the story; or with a sweet character (your interpretation).
Death on the Night of Lost Lizards - Julia Buckley 2/4
✔ 8. February 20th: Love Your Pet Day
Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story; with the word ‘love’ in the title, author name or series name; or where a character has an awakening, epiphany or receives a second chance (your interpretation).
Never Say Sever in Deadwood - Ann Charles 2/22
✔ 9. February 26th: Carpe Diem Day
Read a book that has been on your TBR more than a year; with a smile or happy person on the cover; or shelved as mystery or thriller.
Yews with Caution - Kate Collins 2/2
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Hold Back The Storm - Lynn Hanna 2/1
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
2022 February Monthly Challenge10/10 DONE
01. Happy February Birthday!: published in February --February 14th 2016 The Ghost of Valentine Past Bobbi Holmes 2/9
02. Baby Names!: Lily Lil Marchette Sucker for Love Kimberly Raye 2/10
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~set in Canada, by an author who is Canadian How the Light Gets In Louise Penny 2/15
04. February is Spunky Old Broads Month female on cover Flying Too High Kerry Greenwood 2/4
05. Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony someone travels or moves to a new place temporarily - new military assignment Valiant Tracker Elle James 2/22
06. Random Act of Kindness Day set in the UK The Missing Children M.A. Comley 2/15
07. Chocolate Mint Day ‘chocolate’ in title AND food on cover Raspberry Chocolate Murder Leena Clover 2/24
08. Love Your Pet Day animal on cover AND in story - Mace Reid K-9 Mystery Jeffrey B. Burton 2/6
09. Carpe Diem Day== TBR more than a year AND shelved as mystery or thriller Triple Shot Sandra Balzo 2/3
10. Reader's Choice: Pretty Little Fliers Erin Johnson 2/5
Finished!Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2022 February Monthly Challenge
Duration: 2/1/2022 - 2/28/2022
Progress: 10 out of 10
1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
Color Me Murder by Krista Davis - **** - 2/6/2022 - 289 Pages - Published February 27, 2018
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, plot, scene or cover art 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: Lily/Lilly (Lily Flower), Nadia (Hope), Nicholas (Victory of the People), Chase (Hunter).
Year Zero by Rob Reid - ***** - 2/14/2022 - 364 Pages - Nicholas
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Eve Langlais: Read one book written by Eve Langlais or any author with her first or last name:
Lucifer's Daughter by Eve Langlais - **** - 2/24/2022 - 312 Pages
4. February is Spunky Old Broads Month/Day February 1st is Spunky Old Broads Day and both the day and month exists to recognize and celebrate the Spunky Old Broads (S.O.B.s) and their accomplishments. When thinking about what an S.O.B should be, one thinks of: successful, independent, self-reliant, intelligent, outgoing and out-spoken, resourceful, bold, brave and anything but shy. S.O.B Day Founder, Dr. Gayle Carson said “I started this day because I found that once a woman hit 50, she was almost invisible and as a woman who keeps reinventing herself and is very active, I wanted to acknowledge that is not the truth!” I’m dedicating this month to the late, great Betty White, who was a spunky old broad if ever there was one! If you have the opportunity, may I recommend you give Betty White’s autobiographies, Here We Go Again: My Life in Television, or If You Ask Me? Try them in audible as Betty narrates them herself!
Read a book with a character or author you feel is (or will be someday be) a Spunky Old Broad; with a female on the cover; or is shelved as Chick Lit.
Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill - **** - 2/16/2022 - 350 Pages - Female on Cover
5. February 4th: Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony The XXIV Winter Olympics begin on February 4th and end on February 20th in Beijing, China. Every four years, athletes from around the world compete for gold in 15 sports practiced on snow or ice, including skiing/snowboarding, figure skating, bobsledding and curling.
Read a book that is shelved as sport or sports romance; is set in winter; with something gold, silver or bronze on the cover; where someone travels or moves to a new place temporarily; or with a character who wins an award (your interpretation).
Mother Land by Leah Franqui - ***** - 2/13/2022 - 384 Pages - Moves to Mumbai temporarily
6. February 17th: Random Act of Kindness Day What comes around, goes around and kindness counts! “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone may do the same for you.” ~ Princess Diana. And you know what to do… perform one random act of kindness – or more – today, or any day!
Read a book with a cover color you feel is ‘happy’; with a character who performs a RAK for someone else or is considered kind; set in the UK (for Princess Di); or with the number 2 or 17 in the page count, series or publication date:
Let Me Be Your Motivation by Tay Mo'Nae - **** - 2/22/2022 - 141 Pages - Published September 21st 2019 (contains a 2)
7. February 19th: Chocolate Mint Day Probably created by candy companies or chocolatiers, Chocolate Mint Day celebrates anything and everything that is chocolate mint flavored. Most common of these include ice cream, candies and desserts. There’s also gum and mints and lattes! Not everyone likes chocolate mint, but for Chocolate Mint lovers, this is truly a great day!
Read a book with a minty green cover; with the word ‘chocolate’ in the title, series or somewhere in the book; with food on the cover or in the story; or with a sweet character (your interpretation):
The Burning Page by Genevieve Cogman - ***** - 2/21/2022 - 358 Pages
8. February 20th: Love Your Pet Day This is all about pampering and appreciating your pet. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, a fish, a snake, or your pet rock, give them lots of love and attention today. If you don’t have a pet, give some love to someone else’s pet OR maybe today is the day you stop by your local Humane Society and adopt a pet who needs you!
Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story; with the word ‘love’ in the title, author name or series name; or where a character has an awakening, epiphany or receives a second chance (your interpretation):
Twisted by Emma Chase - **** - 2/2/2022 - 206 Pages - Receives a second chance
9. February 26th: Carpe Diem Day Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift… that’s why they call it the present. Carpe Diem comes from the Roman poet Horace. It literally translates to “Pluck the day.” Over the years, this saying has morphed into “seize the day”, making the meaning much clearer. It means that you have today, right now, so make the best of it and enjoy this life you have while you can. Don’t wait and don’t hold back until tomorrow, it’s not a guarantee! Today is!
Read a book that has been on your TBR more than a year; with a smile or happy person on the cover; or shelved as mystery or thriller:
Runaway by Heather Graham - **** - 2/7/2022 - 355 Pages - On my TBR for more than a year
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
Kristy's Great Idea by Raina Telgemeier - ***** - 2/16/2022 - 192 Pages
Done on post #18Read 10/10 DONE!
1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
A Path for Tomorrow (The Yoder Family Saga Book Two) by Sylvia Price 2/4/22 4.5stars (release 2/8/22 and purple on 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 of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art 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: Lily/Lilly (Lily Flower), Nadia (Hope), Nicholas (Victory of the People), Chase (Hunter).
The Desert Flowers - Willow (The Desert Sage Inn #3) by Judith S. Keim 2/5/22 5stars (Lily one of the Desert Flowers so called by Alec)3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Eve Langlais: Read one book written by Eve Langlais or any author with her first or last name. Link to Eve Langlais’ backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Eve -
* Eve Langlais lives in Canada and is an International Bestselling author
* She writes Hot and Paranormal Romances
* She describes herself as having a twisted imagination and sarcastic sense of humor
* She loves video games, cooking and shopping at Walmart
* Eve writes many of her heroines as ‘curvy’ because curvy girls rock!
You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is Canadian. You can also read a book with a twist (your interpretation!)
My Irish Billionaries: A Contemporary Reverse Harem Romance (Forbidden Fantasies) by Sofia T. Summers 2/24/22 3.5stars (polyamorous story - wasn't expecting it at all!)4. February is Spunky Old Broads Month/Day February 1st is Spunky Old Broads Day and both the day and month exists to recognize and celebrate the Spunky Old Broads (S.O.B.s) and their accomplishments. When thinking about what an S.O.B should be, one thinks of: successful, independent, self-reliant, intelligent, outgoing and out-spoken, resourceful, bold, brave and anything but shy. S.O.B Day Founder, Dr. Gayle Carson said “I started this day because I found that once a woman hit 50, she was almost invisible and as a woman who keeps reinventing herself and is very active, I wanted to acknowledge that is not the truth!” I’m dedicating this month to the late, great Betty White, who was a spunky old broad if ever there was one! If you have the opportunity, may I recommend you give Betty White’s autobiographies, Here We Go Again: My Life in Television, or If You Ask Me? Try them in audible as Betty narrates them herself!
Read a book with a character you feel is (or will be someday be) a Spunky Old Broad
Love & Saffron: A Novel of Friendship, Food, and Love by Kim Fay 2/7/22 4stars (Imogen currently; Joan will be when older)5. February 4th: Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony The XXIV Winter Olympics begin on February 4th and end on February 20th in Beijing, China. Every four years, athletes from around the world compete for gold in 15 sports practiced on snow or ice, including skiing/snowboarding, figure skating, bobsledding and curling.
Read a book that is set in winter; with something gold, silver or bronze on the cover; where someone travels or moves to a new place temporarily;
The Vegas Accident: An Age Gap Surprise Pregnancy Romance (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T Summers 2/3/22 4stars (Christmas is celebrated; bronze chest; Luke hikes one of the Appalachian Trails and is gone for months; Luke temporarily moves into Imogene's cottage when he returns or so he thinks)6. February 17th: Random Act of Kindness Day What comes around, goes around and kindness counts! “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone may do the same for you.” ~ Princess Diana. And you know what to do… perform one random act of kindness – or more – today, or any day!
Read a book with a cover color you feel is ‘happy’; with a character who performs a RAK for someone else or is considered kind; or with the number 2 or 17 in the page count, series or publication date.
Secrets of Their Past: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Wander Canyon #5) by Allie Pleiter 2/9/22 4.5stars (peaceful cover; Neal is kind towards Tessa and the cat/kittens, 224 pages (#2))7. February 19th: Chocolate Mint Day Probably created by candy companies or chocolatiers, Chocolate Mint Day celebrates anything and everything that is chocolate mint flavored. Most common of these include ice cream, candies and desserts. There’s also gum and mints and lattes! Not everyone likes chocolate mint, but for Chocolate Mint lovers, this is truly a great day!
Read a book with the word ‘chocolate’ somewhere in the book; with food on the cover or in the story; or with a sweet character (your interpretation).
Stabbed in the Tart (The HSP Mysteries #2) by Carol E. Ayer 2/11/22 4stars (Kayla was sweet; food on cover and throughout the book; page 64 - "Thanks, Dad. Chocolate is welcome anytime."8. February 20th: Love Your Pet Day This is all about pampering and appreciating your pet. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, a fish, a snake, or your pet rock, give them lots of love and attention today. If you don’t have a pet, give some love to someone else’s pet OR maybe today is the day you stop by your local Humane Society and adopt a pet who needs you!
Read a book with an animal in the story;
Letters to Bizzy by John M. Tabor 2/6/22 4stars (Buddy - Dorothy's dog)9. February 26th: Carpe Diem Day Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift… that’s why they call it the present. Carpe Diem comes from the Roman poet Horace. It literally translates to “Pluck the day.” Over the years, this saying has morphed into “seize the day”, making the meaning much clearer. It means that you have today, right now, so make the best of it and enjoy this life you have while you can. Don’t wait and don’t hold back until tomorrow, it’s not a guarantee! Today is!
Read a book that is shelved as mystery or thriller.
The Pine Barrens Stratagem: From the Case Files of Steve Rockfish by Ken Harris 2/23/22 5stars (crime-thriller)10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
A Perfect Equation (The Secret Scientists of London #2) by Elizabeth Everett 2/13/22 4stars
All done, with plenty of time to spare!2022 February Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 2/1/22 to 2/28/22
10/10
1. Happy February Birthday! - Published in February - Grounded by R.K. Lilley - 2/5/22 ♥♥♥
Pub 2/10/13
2. Baby Names! - Character (doesn't need to be a MC) with one of the following popular baby names: Lily/Lilly (Lily Flower), Nadia (Hope), Nicholas (Victory of the People), Chase (Hunter) – Violet by Lauren Royal - 2/10/22 ♥♥♥♥
Lily is Violet’s sister and is a sizeable part of the story.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Eve Langlais - Shelved as paranormal - Play of Passion by Nalini Singh - 2/6/22 ♥♥♥♥
834 readers tagged as paranormal romance
4. February is Spunky Old Broads Month/Day - Shelved as Chick Lit - Knit, Purl, Die by Anne Canadeo - 2/13/22 ♥♥♥♥
4 readers tagged as Chick Lit
5. February 4th: Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony - Someone travels or moves to a new place temporarily - Wings in the Dark by Michael Murphy - 2/8/22 ♥♥♥
Jake and Laura are in Hawaii for their honeymoon.
6. February 17th: Random Act of Kindness Day - Set in the UK (for Princess Di) - Girls Before Earls by Anna Bennett - 2/2/22 ♥♥♥♥
7. February 19th: Chocolate Mint Day - With the word ‘chocolate’ somewhere in the book – Rock All Night by Olivia Thorne - 2/15/22 ♥♥♥♥
Loc 4175 – “Or a chocolate-flavored one…or something. But this was an ordinary latex condom.”
8. February 20th: Love Your Pet Day - Character has an awakening, epiphany or receives a second chance - Slightly Sinful by Mary Balogh - 2/23/22 ♥♥♥♥♥
Alleyne loses his memory and has a chance to start fresh.
9. February 26th: Carpe Diem Day - Shelved as mystery or thriller - Forgotten in Death by J.D. Robb - 2/14/22 ♥♥♥♥♥
260 readers tagged as Mystery
10. Reader's Choice: Any book - Girls in White Dresses by Jennifer Close - 2/16/22 ♥♥♥
******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 2/23/22*****
2022 February Monthly ChallengeFebruary 1 – February 28
9/10
1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
2. Baby Names!:
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Eve Langlais:
4. February is Spunky Old Broads Month/Day:
5. February 4th: Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony:
6. February 17th: Random Act of Kindness Day:
7. February 19th: Chocolate Mint Day:
8. February 20th: Love Your Pet Day:
9. February 26th: Carpe Diem Day :
10. Reader's Choice:
FINISHED! (cut it close...)10/10
1. Happy February Birthday!:
💘Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
The Heiress Gets a Duke - Harper St. George (Penguin - Feb 2021) - Feb 11
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, plot, scene or cover art 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: Lily/Lilly (Lily Flower), Nadia (Hope), Nicholas (Victory of the People), Chase (Hunter).
Her Undercover Refuge - Linda O. Johnston (HRS #2146 - Aug 2021) - Feb 8
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Eve Langlais:
💘Read one book written by Eve Langlais or any author with her first or last name. Link to Eve Langlais’ backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Eve -
* Eve Langlais lives in Canada and is an International Bestselling author
* She writes Hot and Paranormal Romances
* She describes herself as having a twisted imagination and sarcastic sense of humor
* She loves video games, cooking and shopping at Walmart
* Eve writes many of her heroines as ‘curvy’ because curvy girls rock!
💘You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is Canadian. You can also read any book shelved as paranormal or hot romance; or where a character plays video games; or with a character who is curvy. You may also a book with a twist (your interpretation!)
Cold Case Witness - Melinda Di Lorenzo (HRS #2154 - Oct 2021) (set in Canada) - Feb 7
4. February is Spunky Old Broads Month/Day February 1st is Spunky Old Broads Day and both the day and month exists to recognize and celebrate the Spunky Old Broads (S.O.B.s) and their accomplishments. When thinking about what an S.O.B should be, one thinks of: successful, independent, self-reliant, intelligent, outgoing and out-spoken, resourceful, bold, brave and anything but shy. S.O.B Day Founder, Dr. Gayle Carson said “I started this day because I found that once a woman hit 50, she was almost invisible and as a woman who keeps reinventing herself and is very active, I wanted to acknowledge that is not the truth!” I’m dedicating this month to the late, great Betty White, who was a spunky old broad if ever there was one! If you have the opportunity, may I recommend you give Betty White’s autobiographies, Here We Go Again: My Life in Television, or If You Ask Me? Try them in audible as Betty narrates them herself!
💘Read a book with a character or author you feel is (or will be someday be) a Spunky Old Broad; with a female on the cover; or is shelved as Chick Lit.
Their Reunion to Remember - Tina Beckett (HMED #1220 - Jan 2022) - Feb 25
5. February 4th: Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony The XXIV Winter Olympics begin on February 4th and end on February 20th in Beijing, China. Every four years, athletes from around the world compete for gold in 15 sports practiced on snow or ice, including skiing/snowboarding, figure skating, bobsledding and curling.
💘Read a book that is shelved as sport or sports romance; is set in winter; with something gold, silver or bronze on the cover; where someone travels or moves to a new place temporarily; or with a character who wins an award (your interpretation).
K-9 Patrol - Julie Miller (HI #2034 - Nov 2021) (winter) - Feb 4
6. February 17th: Random Act of Kindness Day What comes around, goes around and kindness counts! “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone may do the same for you.” ~ Princess Diana. And you know what to do… perform one random act of kindness – or more – today, or any day!
💘Read a book with a cover color you feel is ‘happy’; with a character who performs a RAK for someone else or is considered kind; set in the UK (for Princess Di); or with the number 2 or 17 in the page count, series or publication date.
Montana Sanctuary - Josie Jade, Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - Jan 2022) (kind) - Feb 2
7. February 19th: Chocolate Mint Day Probably created by candy companies or chocolatiers, Chocolate Mint Day celebrates anything and everything that is chocolate mint flavored. Most common of these include ice cream, candies and desserts. There’s also gum and mints and lattes! Not everyone likes chocolate mint, but for Chocolate Mint lovers, this is truly a great day!
💘Read a book with a minty green cover; with the word ‘chocolate’ in the title, series or somewhere in the book; with food on the cover or in the story; or with a sweet character (your interpretation).
Montana Secret Santa - Debra Salonen (Tule Publishing - Dec 2016) - Feb 28
8. February 20th: Love Your Pet Day This is all about pampering and appreciating your pet. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, a fish, a snake, or your pet rock, give them lots of love and attention today. If you don’t have a pet, give some love to someone else’s pet OR maybe today is the day you stop by your local Humane Society and adopt a pet who needs you!
💘Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story; with the word ‘love’ in the title, author name or series name; or where a character has an awakening, epiphany or receives a second chance (your interpretation).
Operation Whistleblower - Justine Davis (HRS #2157 - Nov 2021) (dog on cover) - Feb 1
9. February 26th: Carpe Diem Day Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift… that’s why they call it the present. Carpe Diem comes from the Roman poet Horace. It literally translates to “Pluck the day.” Over the years, this saying has morphed into “seize the day”, making the meaning much clearer. It means that you have today, right now, so make the best of it and enjoy this life you have while you can. Don’t wait and don’t hold back until tomorrow, it’s not a guarantee! Today is!
💘Read a book that has been on your TBR more than a year; with a smile or happy person on the cover; or shelved as mystery or thriller.
First Comes Baby... - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2894 - Mar 2022) (smailing baby) - Feb 17
10. Reader's Choice:
💘Read any book of your choice.
Conspiracy in the Rockies - Cindi Myers (HI #2050 - Feb 2022) - Feb 18
2022 February Monthly Challenge✓5. February 4th: Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony The XXIV - RAB where someone travels or moves to a new place temporarily Wish You Were Here - MC travels to the Galapagos.
✓6. February 17th: Random Act of Kindness Day - RAB set in the UK; or with the number 2 or 17 in the or publication date. The Maidens - Set in Cambridge University, published 6/14/21
✓7. February 19th: Chocolate Mint Day - RAB with the word ‘chocolate’ somewhere in the book. Murder at the Church "they throughly enjoyed his dinner, to say nothing of the chocolate brownies topped with chocolate ice cream." pg 112
✓8. February 20th: Love Your Pet Day - RAB with an animal on the cover or in the story. Murder at the Bookstore
✓9. February 26th: Carpe Diem Day - RAB that has been on your TBR more than a year. ShamrockSnake
✓10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Razorblade Tears
2022 February Monthly ChallengeI'm in for the usual 10!
10 of 10. Updated 2.28.2022 DONE!
1. Happy February Birthday!: The Beast in Him by Shelly Laurenston 2.18.2022
2. Baby Names - Lily, Nadia, Nicholas, Chase: The Rules of Friends with Benefits by Lauren Blakely 2.28.2022
3. Featured Author Challenge - Eve Langlais: Missing Lynx by Eve Langlais 2.23.2022
4. February is Spunky Old Broad Month: Creation in Death by J.D. Robb 2.28.2022
5. Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony - February 4: The Seduction Of Elliot McBride by Jennifer Ashley 2.16.2022
6. Random Act of Kindness Day - February 17: The Spark by Vi Keeland 2.24.2022
7. Chocolate Mint Day - February 19: The Best Man Plan by Jaci Burton 2.11.2022
8. Love Your Pet Day - February 20: Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward 2.7.2022
9. Carpe Diem Day - February 26: Between the Devil and Desire by Lorraine Heath 2.22.2022
10. Reader's Choice: Protecting Elliot by Sloane Kennedy 2.12.2022
Thanks for a fun challenge!!
February Monthly Challenge2/1 - 2/28
1. Happy February Birthday! - Magic Lost, Trouble Found - 2/19
2. Baby Names! - On the Edge - 2/20
3. FAC: Eve Langlais - Without Reservations - 2/21
4. February is Spunky Old Broads Month/Day - The Kiss Quotient - 2/22
5. Feb. 4th - Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony - Tigers and Devils - 2/24
6. Feb. 17th - Random Act of Kindness Day - Bayou Moon - 2/25
7. Feb. 19th - Chocolate Mint Day - Someone to Watch Over Me - 2/25
8. Feb. 20th - Love Your Pet Day - With Caution - 2/26
9. Feb. 26th - Carpe Diem Day - Snowed In - 2/26
10. Reader's Choice - Fate's Edge - 2/28
2022 February Monthly ChallengeI finished!!! Thanks for a fun challenge!!!
10/10 Completed
01. Happy February Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in February, or read a book with purple on the cover in honor of February's birthstone, the Amethyst.
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. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art 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: Lily/Lilly (Lily Flower), Nadia (Hope), Nicholas (Victory of the People), Chase (Hunter).
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Eve Langlais: 👩🏻💻Read one book written by Eve Langlais or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is Canadian. You can also read any book shelved as paranormal or hot romance; or where a character plays video games; or with a character who is curvy. You may also a book with a twist (your interpretation!)
04. Spunky Old Broads Month/Day (February 1): 👵🏼Read a book with a character or author you feel is (or will be someday be) a Spunky Old Broad; with a female on the cover; or is shelved as Chick Lit.
05. Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony (February 4): ⛷Read a book that is shelved as sport or sports romance; is set in winter; with something gold, silver or bronze on the cover; where someone travels or moves to a new place temporarily; or with a character who wins an award (your interpretation).
06. Random Act of Kindness Day (February 17) 🥰Read a book with a cover color you feel is ‘happy’; with a character who performs a RAK for someone else or is considered kind; set in the UK (for Princess Di); or with the number 2 or 17 in the page count, series or publication date.
07. Chocolate Mint Day (February 19): 🍫Read a book with a minty green cover; with the word ‘chocolate’ in the title, series or somewhere in the book; with food on the cover or in the story; or with a sweet character (your interpretation).
08. Love Your Pet Day (February 20): 🐶Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story; with the word ‘love’ in the title, author name or series name; or where a character has an awakening, epiphany or receives a second chance (your interpretation).
09. Carpe Diem Day (February 26): Read a book that has been on your TBR more than a year; with a smile or happy person on the cover; or shelved as mystery or thriller.
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
February Monthly ChallengeCompleted 8/10 - Almost made it!
1. Happy February Birthday!: Mystery Bride by B.J. Daniels - 2/15 - 3 stars
2. Baby Names!:
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC): Run the Risk by Lori Foster - 2/18 - 3 stars
4. Spunky Old Broads Month/Day: Born in Death by J.D. Robb - 2/24 - 5 stars
5. Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony: Smoke Signals by Catherine Gayle - 2/7 - 2 stars
6. Random Act of Kindness Day:
7. Chocolate Mint Day: Taking A Shot by Catherine Gayle - 2/2 - 3 stars
8. Love Your Pet Day: Light the Lamp by Catherine Gayle - 2/4 - 4 stars
9. Carpe Diem Day: On the Fly by Catherine Gayle - 2/2 - 3 stars
10. Reader's Choice: The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East by Sandy Tolen - 2/2/ - 3 stars
Done!2022 February Monthly Challenge
Duration: Feb 1 - 28, 2022
10/10
1. Happy February Birthday!: Read a book published in February
The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont 02/03/2022
2. Baby Names! This month's names: Lily/Lilly (Lily Flower), Nadia (Hope), Nicholas (Victory of the People), Chase (Hunter).
The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis 01/24/2022 (Lillian)
3. Read any book shelved as paranormal
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling 02/17/2022 (paranormal)
4. Read a book with a female on the cover
The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish 02/28/2022
5. Read a book that is set in winter
I'm Dreaming of a Wyatt Christmas by Tiffany Schmidt 02/18/2022 (winter)
6. Read a book with the number 2 or 17 in the page count, series or publication date.
How to Be Black by Baratunde R. Thurston 02/04/2022 (254 pages)
7. Read a book with the word ‘chocolate’ in the title, series or somewhere in the book
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson 01/11/2022
Like those monks who made chocolate?
8. Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
Duke, Actually by Jenny Holiday 02/15/2022
9. Read a book that has been shelved as mystery or thriller.
Skin Tight by Carl Hiaasen 02/06/2022
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis 02/24/2022
...10/10 Completed February 281. Happy February Birthday!: A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare February 14, 4 stars
2. Baby Names!: Nicholas: Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks February 28, 3 stars
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Eve Langlais: VR is a major part of the book: Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb February 7, 4 stars
4. February is Spunky Old Broads Month/Day: The Heist by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg February 28, 4 stars
5. February 4th: Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony: Sports Romance: Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips February 22, 4 stars
6. February 17th: Random Act of Kindness Day: UK: A Week to Be Wicked by Tessa Dare February 17, 4 stars
7. February 19th: Chocolate Mint Day: The Chocolate Bear Burglary by JoAnna Carl February 28, 3 stars
8. February 20th: Love Your Pet Day: Hiss of Death by Rita Mae Brown February 8, 2 stars
9. February 26th: Carpe Diem Day: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides February 2, 5 stars
10. Reader's Choice: Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris February 19, 5 stars
Final Update 3/11. Happy February Birthday!:
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Eve Langlais:
4. February is Spunky Old Broads Month:
5. February 4th:
6. February 17th: Random Act of Kindness Day:
7. February 19th:
9. February 26th:
Completed 7/7
A little behind updating but all done! Thanks for hosting :-)Updated post: My Monthly Challenge (msg 42)
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1. Happy February Birthday!
2. Baby Names!
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Eve Langlais.
4. February is Spunky Old Broads Month/Day February 1st is Spunky Old Broads Day.
Read a book with a character or author you feel is (or will be someday be) a Spunky Old Broad; with a female on the cover; or is shelved as Chick Lit.
Deadly Amish Reunion by Dana R. Lynn 12 February; 4 1/2☆
5. February 4th.
Read a book that is shelved as sport or sports romance; is set in winter; with something gold, silver or bronze on the cover; where someone travels or moves to a new place temporarily; or with a character who wins an award (your interpretation).
A Trail Tale by M.J. Benn 4 February; 5☆
6. February 17th.
Read a book with a cover color you feel is ‘happy’; with a character who performs a RAK for someone else or is considered kind; set in the UK (for Princess Di); or with the number 2 or 17 in the page count, series or publication date.
231 pages and 2022 as publication date- Surviving the Storm by P.A. DePaul 8 February; 5☆
7. February 19th.8. February 20th.
Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story; with the word ‘love’ in the title, author name or series name; or where a character has an awakening, epiphany or receives a second chance (your interpretation).
Copycat Killer by Laura Scott 17 February; 4 1/2☆
9. February 26th.
Read a book that has been on your TBR more than a year; with a smile or happy person on the cover; or shelved as mystery or thriller.
Flight by Laura Griffin 21 February; 5☆
10. Reader's Choice.