May (2022) Monthly Challenge

[Lynn, Moderator]

Monthly Challenge: 1st to 31st May
Only books read during the challenge period are allowed.

Guidelines:
- Read ONE book for each category (10 books in total).
- You don't have to read all ten categories, just read whatever you are able.
- Any genres are acceptable.
- Any book length is acceptable.

For the competitive (optional)
- At the end of each month, document your finished books in the reporting thread
- 1pt for each book completed, 2pts for any book that is on the 2021 Goodreads winners and nominees list
- Each month's totals will be collated and the member with the most points at the end of the year will have bragging rights.


May the Fourth

May 4th has become known as Star Wars Day, an unofficial holiday that gets its origin from a line of dialogue in the first movie released in George Lucas' space saga, "Star Wars: A New Hope." In that film, released in 1977, General Dodonna encourages the rebel fighters before they begin their assault on the Death Star, "Then man your ships! And may the Force be with you!"

After that, the saying crops up regularly in the films, books, video games and across the Star Wars universe.

The first official application of the phrase to the May 4th date came in 1979, when the U.K. Conservative Party paid for a newspaper advertisement saying, “May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations!” to celebrate the party's general election victory.

1. Read a book that has either 'Star' 'War(s)' or 'Day' in the title

2. Read a book with a Goodreads main page tag of Science Fiction

3. Read a book with a star(s) and/or planet(s) on the cover

4. Read a book where the main character is a pilot (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

5. Read a book with the authors initials of GL or LG

6. Read a book that has a significant political storyline (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

7. Read a book that a significant part of the story set in the 1970s

8. Read a book that is part of a four book series

9. Read a book that has a four word title

10. Read a book that was published in May (any year)

[Heather]

May Monthly Challenge

1. Read a book that has either 'Star' 'War(s)' or 'Day' in the title A Bad Day for Sunshine (1 pt) ✅

2. Read a book with a Goodreads main page tag of Science Fiction

3. Read a book with a star(s) and/or planet(s) on the cover

4. Read a book where the main character is a pilot (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

5. Read a book with the authors initials of GL or LG Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting (2 pts)

6. Read a book that has a significant political storyline (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

7. Read a book that a significant part of the story set in the 1970s

8. Read a book that is part of a four book series Gilead (1 pt)

9. Read a book that has a four word title It Happened One Summer (2 pts)

10. Read a book that was published in May (any year) The Anthropocene Reviewed (2 pts)

[Jessica]

1. Read a book that has either 'Star' 'War(s)' or 'Day' in the title

2. Read a book with a Goodreads main page tag of Science Fiction

3. Read a book with a star(s) and/or planet(s) on the cover

4. Read a book where the main character is a pilot (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

5. Read a book with the authors initials of GL or LG
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6. Read a book that has a significant political storyline (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

7. Read a book that a significant part of the story set in the 1970s
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8. Read a book that is part of a four book series

9. Read a book that has a four word title
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10. Read a book that was published in May (any year)

[Anusha]

1. Read a book that has either 'Star' 'War(s)' or 'Day' in the title - Where the Forest Meets the Stars

2. Read a book with a Goodreads main page tag of Science Fiction - A Desolation Called Peace

3. Read a book with a star(s) and/or planet(s) on the cover -

4. Read a book where the main character is a pilot (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

5. Read a book with the authors initials of GL or LG

6. Read a book that has a significant political storyline (can be set in this world or a fantasy world) - For the Wolf

7. Read a book that a significant part of the story set in the 1970s

8. Read a book that is part of a four book series

9. Read a book that has a four word title - Death at the Bar

10. Read a book that was published in May (any year) - Uprooted

[Nike]

Monthly Challenge - May the 4th

1. Read a book that has either 'Star' 'War(s)' or 'Day' in the title

2. Read a book with a Goodreads main page tag of Science Fiction Brilliance by Marcus Sakey

3. Read a book with a star(s) and/or planet(s) on the cover: The Bird King by G. Willow Wilson

4. Read a book where the main character is a pilot (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

5. Read a book with the authors initials of GL or LG

6. Read a book that has a significant political storyline (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

7. Read a book that a significant part of the story set in the 1970s

8. Read a book that is part of a four book series

9. Read a book that has a four word title: Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James

10. Read a book that was published in May (any year)

[Theresa]

May the Fourth

1. Read a book that has either 'Star' 'War(s)' or 'Day' in the title

2. Read a book with a Goodreads main page tag of Science Fiction

3. Read a book with a star(s) and/or planet(s) on the cover

4. Read a book where the main character is a pilot (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

5. Read a book with the authors initials of GL or LG

✔6. Read a book that has a significant political storyline (can be set in this world or a fantasy world) The Making of the Atomic Bomb 5/2 1pt

7. Read a book that a significant part of the story set in the 1970s

✔8. Read a book that is part of a four book series A Court of Thorns and Roses 5/31 1pt

✔9. Read a book that has a four word title The Grapes of Wrath 5/21 1pt

✔10. Read a book that was published in May (any year) Murder on Madison Square 5/23 1pt

[Gunit Kaur]

1. Read a book that has either 'Star' 'War(s)' or 'Day' in the title
56 Days or The Girl with the Silver Star or The Woman with the Blue Star

2. Read a book with a Goodreads main page tag of Science Fiction
Klara and the Sun or The Cartographers or Oryx and Crake

3. Read a book with a star(s) and/or planet(s) on the cover
Night Road or Daughter of the Moon Goddess or The Last Graduate or Star Mother

4. Read a book where the main character is a pilot (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)
Great Circle

5. Read a book with the authors initials of GL or LG
Before She Disappeared

6. Read a book that has a significant political storyline (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)
The Stationery Shop

7. Read a book that a significant part of the story set in the 1970s
The Kite Runner

8. Read a book that is part of a four book series
Thin Air

9. Read a book that has a four word title
The Last Green Valley

10. Read a book that was published in May (any year)
Local Woman Missing

[Ravenclaw Library Books]

Monthly Challenge: 1st to 31st May

May the Fourth
2/10

1. Read a book that has either 'Star' 'War(s)' or 'Day' in the title

2. Read a book with a Goodreads main page tag of Science Fiction

3. Read a book with a star(s) and/or planet(s) on the cover

4. Read a book where the main character is a pilot (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

5. Read a book with the authors initials of GL or LG

6. Read a book that has a significant political storyline (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

7. Read a book that a significant part of the story set in the 1970s

8. Read a book that is part of a four book series

9. Read a book that has a four word title
Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!🎧🏛🛒⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

10. Read a book that was published in May (any year)
The World’s Worst Pets: The brilliantly funny new children’s book for 2022 from million-copy bestselling author David Walliams – perfect for kids who love animals!📱🏛🛒⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[Melissa]

Monthly Challenge: 1st to 31st May

May the Fourth

1. Read a book that has either 'Star' 'War(s)' or 'Day' in the title

2. Read a book with a Goodreads main page tag of Science Fiction- The Perfect Wife Finished 5/19 - 1 point

3. Read a book with a star(s) and/or planet(s) on the cover - The Haunting of Ashburn House - Finished 5/22 1 point

4. Read a book where the main character is a pilot (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

5. Read a book with the authors initials of GL or LG

6. Read a book that has a significant political storyline (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

7. Read a book that a significant part of the story set in the 1970s

8. Read a book that is part of a four book series- Dirty Game - finished 5/13 1 point

9. Read a book that has a four word title

10. Read a book that was published in May (any year) - The Last Thing He Told Me - Finished 5/7 2 points

[Bridget]

1. Read a book that has either 'Star' 'War(s)' or 'Day' in the title: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars

2. Read a book with a Goodreads main page tag of Science Fiction: The Restaurant at the End of the Universe

3. Read a book with a star(s) and/or planet(s) on the cover:

4. Read a book where the main character is a pilot (can be set in this world or a fantasy world): Catch-22

5. Read a book with the authors initials of GL or LG: The Magicians

6. Read a book that has a significant political storyline (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

7. Read a book that a significant part of the story set in the 1970s

8. Read a book that is part of a four book series: A Column of Fire

9. Read a book that has a four word title: Lord of the Flies

10. Read a book that was published in May (any year): A Court of Mist and Fury

[Jayme]

May the Fourth
Total Points: 5

1. Read a book that has either 'Star' 'War(s)' or 'Day' in the title

✔ 2. Read a book with a Goodreads main page tag of Science Fiction Sea of Tranquility read 5/8 (1 pt)

3. Read a book with a star(s) and/or planet(s) on the cover

✔ 4. Read a book where the main character is a pilot (can be set in this world or a fantasy world) Better Luck Next Time Nina is a pilot who will go on to train pilots during WWII read 5/22 (1 pt)

5. Read a book with the authors initials of GL or LG

✔ 6. Read a book that has a significant political storyline (can be set in this world or a fantasy world) Let's Not Do That Again read 5/14 (1 pt)

7. Read a book that a significant part of the story set in the 1970s

8. Read a book that is part of a four book series

✔ 9. Read a book that has a four word title Time Is a Mother read 5/8 (1 pt)

✔ 10. Read a book that was published in May (any year) Trust May 3, 2022 read 5/26 (1 pt)

[Krissy]

KRISSY'S SPOT


1. Read a book that has either 'Star' 'War(s)' or 'Day' in the title

2. Read a book with a Goodreads main page tag of Science Fiction

3. Read a book with a star(s) and/or planet(s) on the cover:
●Snow Time for Love by Timothy Warren (+1)
●5/31 ★★


4. Read a book where the main character is a pilot (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

5. Read a book with the authors initials of GL or LG

6. Read a book that has a significant political storyline (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

7. Read a book that a significant part of the story set in the 1970s

8. Read a book that is part of a four book series

9. Read a book that has a four word title:
●Seven Minutes in Heaven by Eloisa James (+1)
●5/19 ★★★★


10. Read a book that was published in May (any year):
●Unguarded by Jay Hogan (+1)
●5/24 ★★★★

[Kristine]

May Challenge
Total Points: 8
1. Read a book that has either 'Star' 'War(s)' or 'Day' in the title

2. Read a book with a Goodreads main page tag of Science Fiction: Read 5/30 Rabbits, Terry Miles +2GR

3. Read a book with a star(s) and/or planet(s) on the cover: Read 5/30 , Lynda Cohen Loigman +1

4. Read a book where the main character is a pilot (can be set in this world or a fantasy world): Read 5/29 Great Circle, +🎧, Maggie Shipstead, +2GR

5. Read a book with the authors initials of GL or LG

6. Read a book that has a significant political storyline (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)

7. Read a book that a significant part of the story set in the 1970s: Read 5/30 The Final Revival of Opal & Nev +🎧, Dawnie Walton, +2GR

8. Read a book that is part of a four book series:

9. Read a book that has a four word title:

10. Read a book that was published in May (any year): 5/9 Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance, Alison Espach , +1

[Suzanne]

Goodreads Choice Awards Book Club
Monthly Challenge
Monthly Challenge: 1st to 31st May

Progress: 9 out of 10

Guidelines:
- Read ONE book for each category (10 books in total).
- You don't have to read all ten categories, just read whatever you are able.
- Any genres are acceptable.
- Any book length is acceptable.

For the competitive (optional)
- At the end of each month, document your finished books in the reporting thread
- 1pt for each book completed, 2pts for any book that is on the 2021 Goodreads winners and nominees list
- Each month's totals will be collated and the member with the most points at the end of the year will have bragging rights.

May the Fourth

May 4th has become known as Star Wars Day, an unofficial holiday that gets its origin from a line of dialogue in the first movie released in George Lucas' space saga, "Star Wars: A New Hope." In that film, released in 1977, General Dodonna encourages the rebel fighters before they begin their assault on the Death Star, "Then man your ships! And may the Force be with you!"

After that, the saying crops up regularly in the films, books, video games and across the Star Wars universe.

The first official application of the phrase to the May 4th date came in 1979, when the U.K. Conservative Party paid for a newspaper advertisement saying, “May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations!” to celebrate the party's general election victory.

1. Read a book that has either 'Star' 'War(s)' or 'Day' in the title:
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman - ***** - 5/1/2022 - 382 Pages

2. Read a book with a Goodreads main page tag of Science Fiction:
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin - **** - 5/21/2022 - 468 Pages

3. Read a book with a star(s) and/or planet(s) on the cover:
Pale Blue Dot by Erin Mallon - *** - 5/16/2022 - 91 Pages

4. Read a book where the main character is a pilot (can be set in this world or a fantasy world)
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - ***** - 5/1/2022 - 85 Pages

5. Read a book with the authors initials of GL or LG

6. Read a book that has a significant political storyline (can be set in this world or a fantasy world):
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston - ***** - 5/17/2022 - 448 Pages

7. Read a book that a significant part of the story set in the 1970s
Intrusions by Ursula Hegi - *** - 5/19/2022 - 276 Pages

8. Read a book that is part of a four book series:
Joust by Mercedes Lackey - ***** - 5/21/2022 - 448 Pages

9. Read a book that has a four word title
A High-End Finish by Kate Carlisle - *** - 5/8/2022 - 311 Pages

10. Read a book that was published in May (any year)
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life. by Samantha Irby - ***** - 5/15/2022 - 288 Pages - Published May 30, 2017