2022 May Monthly Challenge

[Heather]

Complete!

[Elena]

2022 May Monthly Challenge

8/10

1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book with a Green cover in honor of the May birthstone, the Emerald. Wed to the Wild God by Ruby Dixon 06.05.2022 ⭐⭐⭐
2. Baby Names! Natalie (Born on Christmas Day), Rose (Rose), Thomas (A Twin), Xander (Defender of the People).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kerrigan Byrne. Or you may read a book that is tagged as Historical Romance Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore 19.05.2022 ⭐⭐⭐
4. May 4 - Star Wars Day - Read a book tagged as Science Fiction, Fantasy or Paranormal This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar 07.05.2022 ⭐⭐⭐
5. May 6 - Military Spouses Day - Read a book with a character that is current or former military, or with a married couple as main characters. A Rogue of One's Own by Evie Dunmore 22.05.2022 ⭐⭐⭐
6. May 8 - Mother's Day/Lilac Sunday - Forever tied together in my mind because lilacs were my mother's favorite flower 🥰 Read a book with a mother and/or a child (or a pregnancy) in the storyline, or with flowers on the cover. Jewell by Jamie Begley 15.05.2022 ⭐⭐⭐
7. May 25 - Victoria Day (Canada) - Read a book with a Canadian character, author, or setting, or with a primarily red and/or white cover. Sworn to the Shadow God by Ruby Dixon 05.05.2022 ⭐⭐⭐
8. May 26 - Sally Ride Day - Read a book that has a female character in a traditionally male dominated profession, or any prominent character (male or female) in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). The Chemist by Stephenie Meyer 18.05.2022 ⭐⭐⭐
9. Fourth Week - Emergency Medical Services Week - Read a book with a main character who is in the medical field or is a first responder (police, firefighter, paramedic, etc.)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Lover Arisen by J.R. Ward 13.05.2022 ⭐⭐⭐

[Bookchaser]

2022 May Monthly Challenge



I finished!!! Now I have some extra time to work on my longer term challenges.


10/10 Completed


01. Happy May Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in May, or read a book with a Green cover in honor of the May birthstone, the Emerald.
All I Want Is You by Toni Blake 05/12/22
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: Natalie (Born on Christmas Day), Rose (Rose), Thomas (A Twin), and Xander (Defender of the People).
Touch of Frost by S.E. Smith 05/20/22 (twins in story)
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Kerrigan Byrne: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Kerrigan Byrne, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in a small town or in Washington State, or by an author who is from Washington. Or you may read a book that is tagged as Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, or Romantic Suspense or that has a character who enjoys outdoor activities or is a "foodie".
Absolute Trust by Piper J. Drake 05/05/22
04. Star Wars Day (May 4): 🛸Read a book tagged as Science Fiction, Fantasy or Paranormal, or with siblings in the storyline, or a night sky on the cover.
Gambler by Justine Davis 05/18/22
05. Military Spouses Day (May 6): 👰🏻‍♀️Read a book with a character that is current or former military, or with a married couple as main characters.
The Dragonlings and the Magic Four-Leaf Clover: A Dragonlings of Valdier Short by S.E. Smith - 0523/22
06. Mother's Day/Lilac Sunday (May 8): 🌼Read a book with a mother and/or a child (or a pregnancy) in the storyline, or with flowers on the cover.
The Detective's 8 lb, 10 oz Surprise by Meg Maxwell 05/05/22
07. Victoria Day (Canada) (May 25): 🇨🇦Read a book with a Canadian character, author, or setting, or with a primarily red and/or white cover.
The Daddy Project by Lee Mckenzie 05/08/22
08. Sally Ride Day (May 26): 👩🏻‍🚀Read a book that has a female character in a traditionally male dominated profession, or any prominent character (male or female) in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
Love On Anchor Island by Terri Osburn 05/22/22
09. Emergency Medical Services Week (Fourth Week): 🚒Read a book with a main character who is in the medical field or is a first responder (police, firefighter, paramedic, etc.)
Let Me Love You by Kristin Miller 05/21/22
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Feels Like Christmas by Shannon Stacey 05/25/22

[Frankie]

2022 May Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy May Birthday!
Read a book published in May.
The Bride Test-Helen Hoang 5/14

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:
Natalie (Born on Christmas Day),
Rose (Rose),
Thomas (A Twin),
Xander (Defender of the People).
(Xander Tyson)
Xander-Evie Monroe 5/09

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kerrigan Byrne:
Read one book set in a small town.
Craving Kara-Nicole Jacquelyn 5/05

4. May 4 - Star Wars Day
Read a book tagged as Science Fiction, Fantasy or Paranormal.
You've Got Aliens-Fiona Roarke 5/21

5. May 6 - Military Spouses Day
Read a book with a character that is current or former military.
King-Jamie Begley 5/12

6. May 8 - Mother's Day/Lilac Sunday🥰
Read a book with a mother and/or a child (or a pregnancy) in the storyline.
Hopelessly Shattered-Bink Cummings 5/13

7. May 25 - Victoria Day (Canada)
Read a book with a primarily red and/or white cover.
The Morning After-Lisa Jackson 5/26

8. May 26 - Sally Ride Day
Read a book that has a female character in a traditionally male dominated profession.
Dark Highway-Lisa Gray 5/20

9. Fourth Week - Emergency Medical Services Week
Read a book with a main character who is in the medical field or is a first responder (police, firefighter, paramedic, etc.)
Falling Embers-Catherine Cowles 5/02

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Western Waves-Brittainy C. Cherry 5/12

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Wow, I got sidetracked for a few days! Congrats JoAnne, Heather, Bookchaser, and Frankie!

[Barbara ★]

May Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔ 1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May, or read a book with a Green cover in honor of the May birthstone, the Emerald.
Touch If You Dare - Stephanie Rowe 5/13


✔ 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 Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). This month's names: Natalie (Born on Christmas Day), Rose (Rose), Thomas (A Twin), Xander (Defender of the People).
Game. Set. Match. - Jennifer Iacopelli (MC is a twin) 5/24

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kerrigan Byrne: Read one book written by Kerrigan Byrne, or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in a small town or in Washington State, or by an author who is from Washington. Or you may read a book that is tagged as Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, or Romantic Suspense or that has a character who enjoys outdoor activities or is a "foodie".
A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas 5/26

✔ 4. May 4 - Star Wars Day - Read a book tagged as Science Fiction, Fantasy or Paranormal, or with siblings in the storyline, or a night sky on the cover.
Gemina - Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff 5/1

✔ 5. May 6 - Military Spouses Day - Read a book with a character that is current or former military, or with a married couple as main characters.
Cloudy with a Chance of Witchcraft - Mandy M. Roth (Brett Kasper) 5/16

✔ 6. May 8 - Mother's Day/Lilac Sunday - Forever tied together in my mind because lilacs were my mother's favorite flower 🥰 Read a book with a mother and/or a child (or a pregnancy) in the storyline, or with flowers on the cover.
Honey and the Hired Hand - Joan Johnston 5/20
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✔ 7. May 25 - Victoria Day (Canada) - Read a book with a Canadian character, author, or setting, or with a primarily red and/or white cover.
Blood Bargain - Maria Lima 5/20


✔ 8. May 26 - Sally Ride Day - Read a book that has a female character in a traditionally male dominated profession, or any prominent character (male or female) in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
Trail Of Blood - Lisa Black (MC a forensic scientist) 5/17

✔ 9. Fourth Week - Emergency Medical Services Week - Read a book with a main character who is in the medical field or is a first responder (police, firefighter, paramedic, etc.)
Pleading the Fish - Bree Baker (hero a cop) 5/14

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Obsidio - Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff 5/2

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Elaine]

Finished challenge on post 9.
Thanks!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats Barbara and Elaine!

[Tiki]

2022 May Monthly Challenge
4/5 9/8 COMPLETED

🎓1. Happy May Birthday! - Read a book published in May, or read a book with a Green cover in honor of the May birthstone, the Emerald. Published: May 8th 2018
The Choice by: Shayla Black (05/26/2022)

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: Natalie (Born on Christmas Day), Rose (Rose), Thomas (A Twin), Xander (Defender of the People).

🎓3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - (view spoiler)[Kerrigan Byrne: Read one book written by Kerrigan Byrne, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Kerrigan Byrne's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list....

Fun Facts about Kerrigan Byrne:
* Kerrigan lives in a small Victorian coastal town on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State.
*Her stories span the spectrum of romantic fiction from historical to paranormal to romantic suspense, but always include memorable and sexy Celtic heroes.
* She decided she wanted to be a romance novelist when she was 13 years old.
* Before transitioning to writing full-time Kerrigan did many things to pay the bills, including law enforcement and belly dance instructor.
*When she’s not writing you can find her sailing, beach combing, kayaking, hiking, or visiting wineries, breweries, and restaurants with friends. (hide spoiler)]
You may also read a book set in a small town or in Washington State, or by an author who is from Washington. Or you may read a book that is tagged as Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, or Romantic Suspense or that has a character who enjoys outdoor activities or is a "foodie".
Mastered By Her Mates by: Grace Goodwin (05/11/2022)

🎓4. May 4 - Star Wars Day - Read a book tagged as Science Fiction, Fantasy or Paranormal, or with siblings in the storyline, or a night sky on the cover.
Caleb by: Sarah McCarty (05/05/2022) (05/05/2022)

🎓5. May 6 - Military Spouses Day - Read a book with a character that is current or former military, or with a married couple as main characters.
Trusting Taylor by: Susan Stoker (05/05/2022)

🎓6. May 8 - Mother's Day/Lilac Sunday - Forever tied together in my mind because lilacs were my mother's favorite flower 🥰 Read a book with a mother and/or a child (or a pregnancy) in the storyline, or with flowers on the cover.
A Little Dare by: Brenda Jackson (05/06/2022)

🎓7. May 25 - Victoria Day (Canada) - Read a book with a Canadian character, author, or setting, or with a primarily red and/or white cover.
Gabriel's Rapture by: Sylvain Reynard (05/11/2022)

🎓8. May 26 - Sally Ride Day - Read a book that has a female character in a traditionally male dominated profession, or any prominent character (male or female) in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
Mated To The Beast by: Grace Goodwin (05/28/2022)

🎓9. Fourth Week - Emergency Medical Services Week - Read a book with a main character who is in the medical field or is a first responder (police, firefighter, paramedic, etc.)
Thorn's Challenge by: Brenda Jackson (05/09/2022)

🎓10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Bad Judgment by: Meghan March (05/11/2022)

Original Post #20

[MountainKat, Moderator]

2022 May Monthly Challenge

In for the usual 10! 📚

10 of 10. Completed 5.24.2022, Updated 5.31.2022 DONE!

1. Happy May Birthday!: Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston 5.19.2022
2. Baby Names - Natalie, Rose, Thomas, Xander: State of Affairs by Marie Force 5.10.2022
3. Featured Author Challenge - Kerrigan Byrne: The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne 5.17.2022
4. Star Wars Day - May 4: Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb 5.8.2022
5. Military Spouses Day - May 6: Ritual in Death by J.D. Robb 5.16.2022
6. Mother's Day - May 8: Smoke and Sin by Shayla Black and Lexi Blake 5.21.2022
7. Victoria Day - May 25: How to Be a Movie Star by T.J. Klune 5.15.2022
8. Sally Ride Day - May 26: Big Easy Temptation by Shayla Black and Lexi Blake 5.11.2022
9. Emergency Medical Services Week - 4th Week: The Last Wicked Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath 5.24.2022
10. Reader's Choice: The Fall by May Archer 5.3.2022

[LaurLa]

Finished in the nick of time!
Updated post: My Monthly Challenge (msg 41)

Books Read ➺ 10

[Leena]

9/10 on post 8.
Just missed it.🤦‍♀️

[Christine]

...10/10 Completed May 31

1. Happy May Birthday! - Fancy Dancer by Fern Michaels May 23, 3 stars

2. Baby Names! - The Girl in the Mirror by Rose Carlyle May 22, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kerrigan Byrne: The Stranger I Married by Sylvia Day May 31, 4 stars

4. May 4 - Star Wars Day - The Taking by Kimberly Derting May 19, 3 stars

5. May 6 - Military Spouses Day - Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr May 18, 5 stars

6. May 8 - Mother's Day/Lilac Sunday - Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel May 12, 5 stars

7. May 25 - Victoria Day (Canada) - The Red Geranium by Janette Oke May 19, 4 stars

8. May 26 - Sally Ride Day - The Witness by Nora Roberts May 9, 4 stars

9. Fourth Week - Emergency Medical Services Week - Christmas Magic in Heatherdale by Abigail Gordon May 26, 2 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Assault and Pepper by Leslie Budewitz May 29, 3 stars

[Julianna]

Final Update 6/1

1. Happy May Birthday!: His At Last by Brenna Zinn (5/9)★★★★1/2

4. May 4 - Star Wars Day: Lover Arisen by J.R. Ward (5/18)★★★★1/2

5. May 6 - Military Spouses Day: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley (5/8)★★★★1/2

6. May 8 - Mother's Day/Lilac Sunday: - His Brother’s Bride (from Wed Under Western Skies) by Jenna Kernan (5/2)★★★1/2

7. May 25 - Victoria Day (Canada): Getting Lucky by Marilyn Pappano (5/25)★★★★

8. May 26 - Sally Ride Day: A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole (5/31)★★★★★

Completed 6/6

[Susan]

Almost made it...

I'm in

9/10

2022 May Monthly Challenge

1. Happy May Birthday!
🌺Read a book published in May, or read a book with a Green cover in honor of the May birthstone, the Emerald.
Unraveled - Amy Knupp (Lake House Books - May 2022) - May 8

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: Natalie (Born on Christmas Day), Rose (Rose), Thomas (A Twin), Xander (Defender of the People).
Nurse Pro Tem - Glenna Finley (Dell - 1967) (Thomas) - May 1

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kerrigan Byrne:
🌺Read one book written by Kerrigan Byrne, or any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Kerrigan Byrne:
* Kerrigan lives in a small Victorian coastal town on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State.
*Her stories span the spectrum of romantic fiction from historical to paranormal to romantic suspense, but always include memorable and sexy Celtic heroes.
* She decided she wanted to be a romance novelist when she was 13 years old.
* Before transitioning to writing full-time Kerrigan did many things to pay the bills, including law enforcement and belly dance instructor.
*When she’s not writing you can find her sailing, beach combing, kayaking, hiking, or visiting wineries, breweries, and restaurants with friends.
🌺You may also read a book set in a small town or in Washington State, or by an author who is from Washington. Or you may read a book that is tagged as Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, or Romantic Suspense or that has a character who enjoys outdoor activities or is a "foodie".
A Duke for Diana - Sabrina Jeffries (Zebra - May 2022) - May 12

4. May 4 - Star Wars Day
🌺Read a book tagged as Science Fiction, Fantasy or Paranormal, or with siblings in the storyline, or a night sky on the cover.
Huckleberry Summer - Jennifer Beckstrand (Zebra - June 2014) - May 4

5. May 6 - Military Spouses Day
🌺Read a book with a character that is current or former military, or with a married couple as main characters.
Mistaken Identity - Rachel Lee (HI #2055 - Mar 2022) (former army) - May 9

6. May 8 - Mother's Day/Lilac Sunday - Forever tied together in my mind because lilacs were my mother's favorite flower 🥰
🌺Read a book with a mother and/or a child (or a pregnancy) in the storyline, or with flowers on the cover.
The Bookshop Rescue - Rochelle Alers (HSE #2908 - May 2022) - May 1

7. May 25 - Victoria Day (Canada)
🌺Read a book with a Canadian character, author, or setting, or with a primarily red and/or white cover.

8. May 26 - Sally Ride Day
🌺Read a book that has a female character in a traditionally male-dominated profession, or any prominent character (male or female) in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
Amish Cradle Conspiracy - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #965 - June 2022) (law enforcement) - May 13

9. Fourth Week - Emergency Medical Services Week
🌺Read a book with a main character who is in the medical field or is a first responder (police, firefighter, paramedic, etc.)
Targeting the Deputy - Delores Fossen (HI #2037 - Dec 2021) - May 2

10. Reader's Choice:
🌺Read any book of your choice.
Million-Dollar Mix-Up - Jessica Lemmon (HD #2855 - Feb 2022) - May 6

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[Melissa]

6/10 on post 32

[Connie N.]

The book I'm reading now has a character named Rose, but I didn't discover it in time for this month's challenge. So I was only able to complete 9 out of 10 tasks.

2022 May Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 5/1/22 to 5/31/22
9/10

1. Happy May Birthday! - Published in May - Dreamweaver Trail by Emily March - 5/2/22 ♥♥♥♥♥

Pub 5/27/14

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: Natalie (Born on Christmas Day), Rose (Rose), Thomas (A Twin), Xander (Defender of the People).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Kerrigan Byrne - Tagged as Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, or Romantic - Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost - 5/8/22 ♥♥♥♥

904 readers tagged as paranormal romance

4. May 4 - Star Wars Day - Tagged as Science Fiction, Fantasy or Paranormal - Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister - 5/3/22 ♥♥♥♥

371 tagged as paranormal, 231 tagged as fantasy

5. May 6 - Military Spouses Day - Character that is current or former military – The Wicked Billionaire by Jackie Ashenden - 5/7/22 ♥♥♥♥

Lucas is a Navy Seal.

6. May 8 - Mother's Day/Lilac Sunday - With a mother and/or a child (or a pregnancy) in the storyline – Oath Breaker by Erin S. Riley - 5/5/22 ♥♥♥

Selia’s three children (and her pregnancies) are an important part of the story.

7. May 25 - Victoria Day (Canada) - Red and/or white cover - The Main Corpse by Diane Mott Davidson - 5/15/22 ♥♥♥♥


8. May 26 - Sally Ride Day - Female character in a traditionally male dominated profession – The Bodyguard by Katherine Center - 5/10/22 ♥♥♥♥♥

Hannah is the bodyguard

9. Fourth Week - Emergency Medical Services Week - Main character who is in the medical field or is a first responder - Now You See Her by James Patterson - 5/22/22 ♥♥♥

Peter Fornier is a police officer.

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Bury the Lead by David Rosenfelt - 5/12/22 ♥♥♥♥

[Sonja]

Message 12 updated and 6 done for me! Pretty impressive considering how busy I was in May!
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