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I'm in for Bluestocking 5-8 booksMarvelous March Challenge
read: 8/8
Tasks
✔March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead. The Assassin's Blade Sarah J. Maas's character is a strong female lead.
✔March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series. Prince Lestat Ann Rice's book is the last in a series.
✔March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business). Revival Stephen King's book is about transformation of a local church
✔March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable. The Last Passenger Manel Loureiro
✔March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military. The Way of Kings Brandon Sanderson's main character is very determined to move toward his goal.
✔The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL Persuader Lee Child name starts with L and has a white cover.
✔March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something I'll Give You the Sun
✔March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover. The Martian Andy Weir is set in SpaceThe Last PassengerThe Last Passenger
I'm going to try for LUCK OF THE IRISH (8+ Books) -- FINISHED: 8
Tasks
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
How to Be a Heroine: Or, What I've Learned from Reading Too Much -- Samantha Ellis
◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
The Diaries of Adam & Eve -- Mark Twain
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
All the Light We Cannot See -- Anthony Doerr
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
Hiking the Camino: 500 Miles With Jesus -- Father Dave Pivonka, T.O.R.◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US. Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day. Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service.
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
I Don't Know What You Know Me From: Confessions of a Co-Star -- Judy Greer
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
A Single Man -- Christopher Isherwood
◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
The Professor of Desire -- Philip Roth
Marvelous March ChallengeDuration: 3/1/15 - 3/31/15
Level: Daring Daffodil (1-4 books)
Progress: 5 of 3
Completed: 3/14/15
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
by Lee Childs (3/1/15) - MIAs◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris (3/9/15) - cannibalism & sexual tension with guardian
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture by Ross King (3/9/15) - building the dome
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something.
Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography by Neil Patrick Harris (3/12/15) - realization of gay sexual orientation & fatherhood
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
Missy the Werecat by P.G. Allison (3/14/15)
BTW, March 3rd was Japanese Girl's Day...
And today is...
Who's listening to bagpipes today? This lass! (And reading about them, too.
Traditional Gaelic Bagpiping, 1745-1945)
I LOVE bagpipes, but I will have to wait until St. Patrick's Day to hear bagpipes. We have a bagpipes and drum group that march in the parade. So cool!
I'm in...Luck of the Irish: 8+ books
Read:8/8
Start Date: March 1, 2015
End Date: March 31, 2015
Tasks
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
by Tammy Falkner New Author 3/4/15◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL. White cover
3/9/15◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
3/27/15◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
3/20/15 first book in the series◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US. Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
3/29/15 main character played football in high school, college and for the NFL.◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day. Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service.
3/11/15 main character had to do community service.◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
3/16/15 with ave rating of 4.26◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
3/21/15
Novel Books & Reading ChallengesStacie's Marvelous March Challenge
Duration: 3/1/2015 - 3/31/2015
Progress: 5 out of 5 (Luck of the Irish: 8+ books)
Tasks
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
◄ March is Women’s History Month: Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead:
Wallbanger by Alice Clayton - **** - 3/10/2015
◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith - ***** - 3/1/2015
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread: Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military:
Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti - **** - 3/29/2015 - 384 Pages
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs: Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series:
Small Favor by Jim Butcher - ***** - 3/4/2015
◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US. Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day. Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service.
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday: Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery:
White Night by Jim Butcher - **** - 3/3/2015 - Average Rating 4.41
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
Welcome to the challenge Jennifer & Suzanne ☺
Finished!Daring Daffodil
4/4
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author.
Sacred Hearts - 3/3/15
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
All the Light We Cannot See - 15/3/15
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space or a book about war (fits both).
Red Rising - 8/3/15
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick.
The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss - 8/3/15
Daring Daffodil: 1 - 4 books◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
Roberts, Nora: Face the Fire
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
Delinsky, Barbara: Not My Daughter
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
Patterson, James: Pop Goes the Weasel
I can hardly believe it! I'm done--I read a book in every category! They fit really well this month with books I wanted to read anyway.Level: Luck of the Irish
◄ Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland. Dark Witch 3/14
◄ Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author and with a strong female lead. Extreme Exposure 3/2
◄ In like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book featuring animals. Then Came You 3/17
◄ Daffodil. Read a book where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL. Alien in the Family 3/2
◄ Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space. Beneath a Trojan Moon 3/1
◄ March, verb. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military. In Rides Trouble 3/14
◄ Pisces and Aries. Read a book with water on the cover. The Hero 3/7
◄ March Madness. Read a book featuring someone who plays a sport. Game, Set, Match 3/8
◄ Old Stuff Day. Read a book from a new author. Valkyrie Rising 3/3
◄ Panic Day. Read a book that calms you down! Jayne Ann Krentz's books are comfort reads for me: The Family Way 3/6
◄ Girl Scout Day. Read a book about a group of girls. Princess Academy 3/21
◄ Pi Day. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher. Concealed in Death 3/20
◄ Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book where the main cover color is green. Taken in Death 3/1
◄ Spring. Read a book where the main character gives birth. Nobody's Baby But Mine 3/2
◄ National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something. Use of Weapons 3/11
READ: 15
So far I've finished 13/15 tasks. We'll see if I can find books to match the last 2 plus all the team challenges I'm in :)
Challenge Complete!READ: 10/10
✔1. ◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
Last Stand of Dead Men - Derek Landy (in Ireland) 3/16
✔2. ◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
Sunrise with a Notorious Lord - Alexandria Hawkins (female author) 3/8
✔3. ◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
Alice in Zombieland - Gena Showalter (starts with A) 3/3
✔4. ◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
Warrior's Redemption - Melissa Mayhue (red cover) 3/22
✔5. ◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
SEAL of Honor - Tonya Burrows (hero is a SEAL) 3/10
✔6. ◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
West of Want - Laura Kaye (water on cover) 3/21
✔7. ◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US. Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
Playing to Win - Jaci Burton (football player) 3/4
✔8. ◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
Hell on Wheels - Julie Ann Walker (new author) 3/19
✔9. ◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
Buried - Kendra Elliot (green cover) 3/17
✔10. ◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
Crimson - Jordan Summers (werewolf) 3/16
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Finished my challenge....happy reading!Levels: Luck of the Irish: 8+ books
Tasks
◄ March is Irish American Month.
Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
◄ March is Women’s History Month.
Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb.
Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil.
Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war.
Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread.
Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs.
Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US.
Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change!
Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out,
read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day.
Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service.
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday.
Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day.
Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth.
Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day.
Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
Finished! :)10/10 completed
◄ Irish American Month - takes place in Ireland or written by an Irish author.
The Secret Place by Tana French (3/19) ★★★★
◄ Women's History Month - new to you female author.
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (3/10) ★★★★
◄ Daffodil - first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella (audio book, 3/17) ★★★★
◄ Mars, the Roman god of war - red cover.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion (3/1) ★★★
◄ March - character in the military.
First Meetings in Ender's Universe by Orson Scott Card (3/3) ★★★★
◄ Old Stuff Day - new genre or author.
Electric Literature no. 1 by various authors (3/2) ★★★★★
◄ Panic Day - makes you feel uncomfortable.
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn (3/27) ★★★★
◄ Pi Day - average rating of 3.14 or higher.
Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison (3/15) ★★★★
◄ Saint Patrick's Day - main cover color is green.
Sky Burial by Xinran (3/7) ★★★★
◄ National Smoke and Mirrors Day - the main character is hiding something.
Fairest by Marissa Meyer (3/12) ★★★
Nice job, Beth!I just got Fairest from the library.
CHALLENGE FINISHED Progress 6/6
A Room of One's Own, Virginia Woolf
The Martian, Andy Weir
The Lonely Hearts Club, Elizabeth Eulberg
Where She Went, Gayle Forman.
The Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum
Sharp Objects, Gillian Flynn
I DID IT!!! I FINISHED MY 8 BOOKS!!!!! HUZZAAAAAH!!!
March is Irish American Month
March is Women's History Month
March is said to come in like a lion
March was named for Mars
March to walk in a military manner
March splits Pisces and AriesBlue stocking 5 to 8 books
6 books read
Bluestocking: 6 Tasks Complete◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
The Oxford History of Ireland
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
Technically, I'm still reading this, but whatever.
◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
Animal Farm
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
Outliers: The Story of Success
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
Ruin and Rising
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
Challenge FinishedLuck of the Irish: 8+ books
Read:8/8
Start Date: March 1, 2015
End Date: March 31, 2015
Tasks
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
by Tammy Falkner New Author 3/4/15◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL. White cover
3/9/15◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
3/27/15◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
3/20/15 first book in the series◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US. Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
3/29/15 main character played football in high school, college and for the NFL.◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day. Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service.
3/11/15 main character had to do community service.◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
3/16/15 with ave rating of 4.26◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.
◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).
◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
3/21/15
Finished!I was going for Bluestocking (5 to 8 books). I was hoping for 6, but hit 5, so I still made it. :)
✔◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead. The Good Girl - read 3/14/15 - Mary Kubica is a new-to-me author.
✔◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals. The Lost World - read 3/5/15 - features dinosaurs!
✔◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
The Damned - read 3/22/15
✔◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
Station Eleven - read 3/27/15 - Emily St. John Mandel is a new-to-me author
✔◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.
The Well of Lost Plots - read 3/31/15 - rated 4.08
Finished 5!Progress: 5 out of 5 (Luck of the Irish: 8+ books)
Tasks
◄ March is Women’s History Month: Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead:
Wallbanger by Alice Clayton - **** - 3/10/2015
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith - ***** - 3/1/2015
◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread: Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military:
Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti - **** - 3/29/2015 - 384 Pages
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs: Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series:
Small Favor by Jim Butcher - ***** - 3/4/2015
◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday: Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery:
White Night by Jim Butcher - **** - 3/3/2015 - Average Rating 4.41
I'm doing this one for March 2016!
Gift card #2 of 3: extending challenge thru April 2016
Level: Luck of the Irish: 8+ books
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new-to-you female author.
✔ Madeline Ashby - Company Town
✔ Suzanne Collins - The Hunger Games
✔ Heidi Heilig - The Girl from Everywhere
✔ Virginia McClain - Blade's Edge
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book... where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
✔ Dead and Gone
✔ The Deavys
✔ A Demon's Wrath: Part I
✔ Downfall of the Gods
✔ Fight Club
✔ Fires of Invention
✔ Indexing
✔ The Infinite Sea
✔ The Land of Laughs
✔ Leviathan
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read ... the final book in a series.
✔ Manners & Mutiny
✔ The Poet and the Prophecy
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick.
✔ Patrick Rothfuss - The Name of the Wind
Total: 17 books
Complete!
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