Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion
Monthly/Seasonal Challenges
>
March: Stacie's Marvelous March Challenge
date
newest »
newest »
message 151:
by
Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief
(new)
Mar 03, 2018 09:33AM
Mod
reply
|
flag
Mod
◄ 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.
23/03/18◄ 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.
05/03/18◄ 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.
21/03/18◄ 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).
25/03/18◄ 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.
Mod
Update: I finished 9 task, so I Think I'm done:)I'm In :)
Level: Luck of the Irish: 8+ books
Finished: 9/8
(view spoiler)
Mod
COMPLETE!! I don't know where the extension card went, but I did try to attach it. Anyway, just finished the last piece. (Everything's better when you finish with a cookie!)I didn't see this until mid-way through the month, so I'll probably be pulling out those extension cards. Meanwhile, let's see where I am.
◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author. (I got both here!) 
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead. (Another two-fer!) 
◄ 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.(If you've read it, you know that the title/cover is NOT the most memorable animal in this story.)
◄ 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 (Vicky Bliss #6), 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. 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.
Mod
I'm joining as well... so far I got 6 in March, but might manage another 1...◄ 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.
My Brilliant Career. A very strong female lead (and author) that questions the classes and genders in turn of the century Australia.
loved her inner turmoil, her existential straggle, her questioning of everything. *****
=====
◄ 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 Pursuit of Love (started great with the amusing childhood, but very soon became very flat in my opinion) **
=====
◄ 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.
Things Fall Apart (yellow cover). what a wonderful book *****
====
◄ 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 World of Yesterday - still reading
=====
◄ 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 Sellout. another awesome book. he is very determined in bringing dickson and segregation back. *****
=======
◄ 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.
To the Lighthouse: water on the cover. beautiful beautiful book! *****
=======
◄ 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.
The Beginner's Goodbye: something isn't as it seems. and I read it assuming one thing and it was another. Unfortunately. I really didn't like it. **
Mod
I think I'm done. I got all but the first task, and it doesn't look like I'll be finding that one tomorrow. :)Marvelous March
Level: Luck of the Irish - 8+ books
Completed: 14/8
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.
A Family For Easter by Lee Tobin McClain 3/4
◄ 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.
No Other Will Do by Karen Witemeyer 3/25
Loved the first half, hated the rest. :(
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb 3/15
◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book with a red cover.
by Janet Evanovich 3/14◄ 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.
Sweet Fortune by Jayne Ann Krentz 3/2
Hatch never loses sight of his goal.
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read the first book in a series.
The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie 3/4
First in Miss Marple 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.
Towards Zero by Agatha Christie 3/8
◄ 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!
Explosive Alliance by Susan Sleeman 3/11
New Author
◄ 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.
Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs 3/9
The identity of the bad guy freaked me out.
◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day. Read a book where a character does community service.
Emily of Deep Valley by Maud Hart Lovelace 3/10
◄ 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.
Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich 3/9
Rated 4.11
◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book where the main cover color is green.
by Missy Tippens 3/17 ◄ 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.
Grand Passion by Jayne Ann Krentz 3/8
Max
◄ 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.
Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs 3/4
Both.
Mod
◄ 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.
3/1◄ 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.
3/22◄ 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: 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!
3/4◄ March 9th: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
◄ 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. Under Pressure by Laurie Roma 3.1
◄ 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. Beyond Repair by Susie Tate 3.4
◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL. Wanting Jocelyn by Kyle Kay 3.3
◄ 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. Liam by LeAnn Ashers 3.1
◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, r the first book in a series.Hissy Fit by Lani Lynn Vale 3.19
◄ 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. Meeting Ellie by Kylee Yount 3.8 FOOTBALL
◄ March 2nd: 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!Good Omens by Terry Prachett and Neil Gaiman 3.16
◄ March 9th: Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Keep it Classy by Lani Lynn Vale 3.5
◄ March 12th: 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. Running Into Love by Aurora Rose Reynolds 3.13
◄ March 14th: Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher Loving Blackmail by Kylee Yount 3.9 3.92 rating
◄ March 17th: 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). r has alcohol on it. Claimed in Chaos by Linny Lawless 3.13
◄ March 20th: 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 Arrogant Devil by RS Grey 3.7
March 29th: National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something. Billionaire Unexpected Wife by Ali Parker 3.22
Levels:Daring Daffodil: 1 - 4 books
Bluestocking: 5 - 8 books
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.
The Chronicles of Narnia (Chronicles of Narnia, #1-7) by C.S. Lewis Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1) by Rachel Hawkins Carrie by Stephen King A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess Lost Voices (Lost Voices, #1) by Sarah Porter Enna Burning (The Books of Bayern, #2) by Shannon Hale Rouge (Rouge, #1) by Isabella Modra Of Poseidon (The Syrena Legacy, #1) by Anna Banks Fire Study (Study, #3) by Maria V. Snyder Mermaid A Twist on the Classic Tale by Carolyn Turgeon
◄ 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.
Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2) by Maggie Stiefvater Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver How Green Was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn Throne of Jade (Temeraire, #2) by Naomi Novik Emerald Green (Precious Stone Trilogy, #3) by Kerstin Gier The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (Flavia de Luce, #1) by Alan Bradley The Green Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Summer's Crossing (Iron Fey, #3.5) by Julie Kagawa Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6) by J.K. Rowling The Wizard Heir (The Heir Chronicles, #2) by Cinda Williams Chima
◄ 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.
Categories & books plannedread: 7!
◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
A Stranger in Olondria 3/14/2019
◄ 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.
The Black Tides of Heaven 3/26/2019
◄ 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.
War and the Iliad 3/19/2019
◄ 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!
Citizen: An American Lyric 3/23/2019
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 Spy Who Came In from the Cold 3/20/2019
◄ 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.
Women & Power: A Manifesto 3/29/2019 (rating: 4.07)
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.
Macbeth 3/10/2019
Mod
Levels:Luck of the Irish: 8+ books
Completed: 8
◄ Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
TBR◄ Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
◄ Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.
◄ Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.
◄ Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.
◄ Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.
-- character is determined to keep her kids safe◄ Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
◄ Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.
◄ Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!
◄ Read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.
◄ 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.
◄ 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.
4.18 rating◄ 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.
◄ 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).
- main character becomes a vampire◄ Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.
- main character is a body double for the princess
Mod
While I wait for my soda bread to bake, I'm signing up for another go◄ 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. (Last year was a Stephen Fry book, this year Douglas Adams. I guess March brings out my penchant for funny, animal-loving Brits.)
◄ 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. 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.
Mod
I'm gonna be ambitious and try to finish as many tasks as possible this month :)Finished 15/15
March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
--> Irish author
The Vampire's Assistant
March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.
--> new to me female author + several strong female characters includig the main character, Tori
Into the Drowning Deep
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.
--> book features a mouse, dragon and a lion
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
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.--> predominately yellow cover
The Time Machine/The Invisible Man
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.
--> red cover
Dark Matter
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.
--> Achilles and Patroclus are both soldiers in the Trojan war
The Song of Achilles
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.
--> water on the cover + first in a series
Dreamer's Pool
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.
--> book about baseball
Blockade Billy
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!
--> I don't usually read non-fiction + new author
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders
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.
--> It's a horror novel
The Farm
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.
--> group of girls out for vengeance
Burn for Burn
March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. 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.
--> rating higher than 3,14
Hookah
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.
--> green cover
Roadwork
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).
--> Cassie becomes a "toy"/"doll" named Caliope
Dollhouse
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.
--> Dexter certainly is not what he seems :p
Dearly Devoted Dexter
Novel Books & Reading ChallengesStacie's Marvelous March Challenge
Duration: 3/1/2020 - 3/31/2020
Progress: 1 out of 8+
Levels:
Daring Daffodil: 1 - 4 books
Bluestocking: 5 - 8 books
Luck of the Irish: 8+ books
Tasks
March has many wonderful and zany holidays. Let’s celebrate by reading through the holidays. Thank you, Stacie, for this challenge idea!
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:
Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews - **** - 3/3/2020 - 372 Pages
◄ 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.
Levels:Daring Daffodil: 1 - 4 books
Bluestocking: 5 - 8 books
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.
I Hate You, Fuller James by Kelly Anne Blount 3.2
◄ 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.
Badger To The Bone by Shelly Laurenston 3.6
◄ 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.
Loch by Eve R. Hart 3.7
◄ 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.
Maybe Swearing Will Help by Lani Lynn Vale 3.11
◄ 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.
The Chronicles of Narnia (Chronicles of Narnia, #1-7) by C.S. Lewis Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1) by Rachel Hawkins Carrie by Stephen King A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess Lost Voices (Lost Voices, #1) by Sarah Porter Enna Burning (The Books of Bayern, #2) by Shannon Hale Rouge (Rouge, #1) by Isabella Modra Of Poseidon (The Syrena Legacy, #1) by Anna Banks Fire Study (Study, #3) by Maria V. Snyder Mermaid A Twist on the Classic Tale by Carolyn Turgeon
Charge by Cate C. Wells 3.2
◄ 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.
Stencil by Evan Grace 3.9
◄ 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!
Hollywoods Victory Lap by Anthony Puzzilla 3.10
◄ 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.
A Twisted Kind of Love by Liberty Parker 3.21
◄ 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.
Hid From Our Eyes by Julia Spencer-Fleming 3.14
◄ 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.
Lyons Crew by Jordan Silver 3.13
◄ 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.
Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2) by Maggie Stiefvater Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver How Green Was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn Throne of Jade (Temeraire, #2) by Naomi Novik Emerald Green (Precious Stone Trilogy, #3) by Kerstin Gier The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (Flavia de Luce, #1) by Alan Bradley The Green Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Summer's Crossing (Iron Fey, #3.5) by Julie Kagawa Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6) by J.K. Rowling The Wizard Heir (The Heir Chronicles, #2) by Cinda Williams Chima
Earl Not Taken by A.S. Fenichel 3.22
◄ 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).
Say My Name by J. Kenner 3.14
◄ 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.
Breaking Dragon by Jordan Marie 3.6
Mod
Marvelous March Challenge
March 2020
My Marvelous March Challenge (msg 177)
Level ~ Luck of the Irish: 8 + Books | 14 Books Read
✅March is Women’s History Month
🍬Read a book by a new to you female author
🍬Hidden Prey ~ 03.01 ★★★
✅March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb.
🍬Read a book featuring animals
🍬Yesterday's Promise ~ 03.10 ★★
✅The flower of March is the daffodil.
🍬Read a book where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL
🍬Forged in Smoke ~ 03.04 ★★★★
✅March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war.
🍬Read a book with a red cover
🍬So Tough to Tame ~ 03.09 ★★★★
✅March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread.
🍬Read a book with a character in the military
🍬Nowhere Near Respectable ~ 03.09 ★★★★
✅March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs.
🍬Read a book with water or fire on the cover
🍬Fashionably Dead Down Under ~ 03.07 ★★★
✅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
🍬Dangerous Affairs ~ 03.16 ★★★
✅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 author. Break out of your reading rut
🍬Cocoa and Chanel ~ 03.20 ★★★
✅March 9th is Panic Day.
🍬Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable
🍬Hot Ice ~ 03.14 ★★★★
✅March 12th is Girl Scout Day.
🍬Read a book about a group of girls
🍬Greedy Bones ~ 03.07 ★★★★
✅March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday.
🍬Read a book published in March of 2014
🍬The Paris Incident: Finale ~ 03.05 ★★★
✅March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day.
🍬Read a book where the main cover color is green
🍬Concealed in Death ~ 03.27 ★★★★
✅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
🍬Lothaire ~ 03.20 ★★★★
✅March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day.
🍬Read a book where something isn’t
🍬Lover Avenged ~ 03.28 ★★★★
Mod
Levels:Daring Daffodil: 1 - 4 books
Bluestocking: 5 - 8 books
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.
Marvelous MarchMarch 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Luck of the Irish: 8+ books
◄ 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.
Wolves and Daggers by Melanie Karsak -3/26/2020 - new to me female author AND 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.
Kangaroos and Killings by Susan Harper - 3/26/2020◄ 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.
Faking Ms. Right by Claire Kingsley - 3/25/2020◄ 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 Silent Girl by Tess Gerritsen - 3/26/2020◄ 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.
Defending Zara by Susan Stoker - 3/10/2020 - MC Hunter Snow is a US Navy SEAL◄ 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 by Laura Kaye - 3/19/2020◄ 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.
Skate Crime by Alina Adams - 3/29/2020◄ 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!
One Tequila by Tricia O'Malley - 3/24/2020 - New to me author◄ 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.
Killer Keys by Mildred Abbott - 3/24/2020◄ 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.
Shelter for Quinn by Susan Stoker - 3/18/2020 - green cover◄ 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.
Claiming Felicity by Susan Stoker - 3/11/2020 - Felicity is living under an assumed name because of her homicidal stalker
Mod
Challenge complete - thank-you!Updated post: My Marvelous March Challenge (msg 177)
Level ~ Luck of the Irish: 8 + Books | 14 Books Read
Mod
Nothing But Reading Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
Burn for Burn (other topics)Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders (other topics)
Hookah (other topics)
The Farm (other topics)
Dearly Devoted Dexter (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
Alina Adams (other topics)Mildred Abbott (other topics)
Tricia O'Malley (other topics)
Tess Gerritsen (other topics)
Susan Harper (other topics)
More...
