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2023 April Monthly ChallengeDuration: April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Completed: 10/10
1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.:
Vox - Christina Dalcher 4/12/232. 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:
* Felicity (Happiness): Getting to Happy - Terry McMillan 4/24/23 (the plot is about a group of friends finding happiness in their lives)
* Adeline (Noble)
* Harrison (Son of Harry)
* Samuel (His Name is God)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Kresley Cole: Read one book written by Kresley Cole, or any author with her first or last name. Link to Kresley Cole's backlist: Kresley Cole.
Fun Facts about Kresley Cole:
* She is a former athlete who lives in Florida
* Kresley creates characters and settings from her world travel experience
* She has written both erotic and historical romances
* In 2009, Kresley was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame
🌲 You may also read any book or novella set in Florida, or one that features either an athletic character or someone traveling internationally; or a book categorized on Goodreads as erotica or historical romance; or a book written by an author who has won a RITA award.: My Bad - Lani Lynn Vale 4/23/23
4. National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day – April 2: Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches are both a classic lunchtime meal, and for some, a source of comfort. Back in 1896, a culinary magazine published the first-ever peanut butter sandwich recipe; in 1901, the first known reference to also using jelly occurred.
🌲 Read a book that you consider a comfort read. You can also read a book with brown, red, or purple on the cover; or a book where a character eats a meal or a comfort food. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as military or military romance in honor of American WWII soldiers, who had peanut butter and jelly included on their ration lists.:
The Expats - Chris Pavone 4/3/235. Look Up at the Sky Day – April 14: Look Up at the Sky Day encourages people to take the time to admire the sky above us—whether it’s day or night. Relax while you take in some clouds, or maybe the moon and stars, on this introspective day.
🌲 Read a book with a sky (day or night) shown on the cover, or a cover with blue on it, or a cover with sky-type elements such as stars, a moon, clouds, planets, etc. You can also read a book categorized as science fiction on Goodreads, or a book with a character who either enjoys cloud/star gazing, or works in a related profession, such as meteorology, astronomy, or starship pilot.:
One Foot in the Grave - Jeaniene Frost 4/18/236. National Take a Chance Day – April 23: On this day, you’re encouraged to step out of your comfort zone and try something new or daring. Maybe it’s a goal you’ve been putting off, or a challenge you wish to overcome. National Take a Chance Day is your day to shine!
🌲 Read a book on your TBR list, or a book by an author who is new to you. You can also read a book where a character takes a chance on some goal or dream that they have, or must overcome a challenge/difficulty during the story.: Never Let Go - Elizabeth Goddard 4/24/23
7. Arbor Day – April 28: Trees are not only pleasant to look at, but also play an important role in our environment. They are a resource, offer protection to the soil, and are the home to many creatures, among other things. First celebrated in 1872 in Nebraska, this holiday encourages people to celebrate trees by planting one.
🌲 Read a book with a tree or the color green on the cover. You can also read a book set in Nebraska, or a book where a character goes for a walk or hike in a park or the woods. You can also read a book where a character gardens, or is a gardener, florist, botanist, or does something positive for the environment (your interpretation).:
Under the Greenwood Tree - Thomas Hardy 4/24/238. National Library Week: Celebrated from April 23–29 this year, National Library Week honors the importance of libraries to the communities that surround them. Libraries go beyond lending books, giving patrons space to meet, access to items such as movies or instruments, and a place for educators to encourage their students to expand their horizons.
🌲 Read a book that you have borrowed from a library or some other source (friend, family, Kindle Unlimited, etc). You can also read a book that was recommended to you, or a book that features an educational or library setting. Additionally, you can read a book that is part of a series, in honor of this year’s National Library Week theme, “There’s More to the Story.”: River Marked - Patricia Briggs 4/21/23 (Mercy Thompson Series, #6)
9. National Humor Month: For a month that kicks off with April Fools Day, it’s only natural that humor is celebrated throughout April. Laughter is considered good for overall health, relieving pain and stress, and humor is a wonderful way to connect with friends and loved ones.
🌲 Read a book that is categorized in a humor category on Goodreads (such as comedy, humor, romantic comedy, etc). You can also read a book with bright colors on the cover, or with cover art that you find humorous or features a person that is smiling or laughing. You can also read a book featuring a character who you find witty or funny, or one where the characters do something fun.:
To Sir, with Love - Lauren Layne 4/26/2310. Reader's Choice: 🌲 Read any book of your choice.: The Diamond Eye - Kate Quinn 4/30/23
All done! Thanks so much for the challenge!April Monthly Challenge
5/5
1. Happy April Birthday!: Diamond Ring K.D. Casey ✔️ 4/25
2. Look Up at the Sky Day: Blackwater Falls Ausma Zehanat Khan ✔️ 4/8
3. National Take a Chance Day: Beginner's Luck Kate Clayborn ✔️ 4/28
4. National Library Week: Cold Cruel Kiss Toni Anderson ✔️ 4/12
5. National Humor Month: Beast in Shining Armor Cassandra Gannon ✔️ 4/23
🌷🌷🌷2023 April Monthly Challenge🌷🌷🌷I’m finished!!! Thanks for a fun challenge Cyliena.
10/10 Completed
01. Happy April Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in April, or read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.
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: Felicity (Happiness), Adeline (Noble), Harrison (Son of Harry), and Samuel (His Name is God).
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Kresley Cole: 👩🏻💻Read one book written by Kresley Cole, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read any book or novella set in Florida, or one that features either an athletic character or someone traveling internationally; or a book categorized on Goodreads as erotica or historical romance; or a book written by an author who has won a RITA award.
04. National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day (April 2): 🥜Read a book that you consider a comfort read. You can also read a book with brown, red, or purple on the cover; or a book where a character eats a meal or a comfort food. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as military or military romance in honor of American WWII soldiers, who had peanut butter and jelly included on their ration lists.
05. Look Up at the Sky Day (April 14): 🌃Read a book with a sky (day or night) shown on the cover, or a cover with blue on it, or a cover with sky-type elements such as stars, a moon, clouds, planets, etc. You can also read a book categorized as science fiction on Goodreads, or a book with a character who either enjoys cloud/star gazing, or works in a related profession, such as meteorology, astronomy, or starship pilot.
06. National Take a Chance Day (April 23):🤞🏽Read a book on your TBR list, or a book by an author who is new to you. You can also read a book where a character takes a chance on some goal or dream that they have, or must overcome a challenge/difficulty during the story.
07. Arbor Day (April 28): 🌲Read a book with a tree or the color green on the cover. You can also read a book set in Nebraska, or a book where a character goes for a walk or hike in a park or the woods. You can also read a book where a character gardens, or is a gardener, florist, botanist, or does something positive for the environment (your interpretation).
08. National Library Week (April 23–29): 📚Read a book that you have borrowed from a library or some other source (friend, family, Kindle Unlimited, etc). You can also read a book that was recommended to you, or a book that features an educational or library setting. Additionally, you can read a book that is part of a series, in honor of this year’s National Library Week theme, “There’s More to the Story.”
09. National Humor Month: 🤣Read a book that is categorized in a humor category on Goodreads (such as comedy, humor, romantic comedy, etc). You can also read a book with bright colors on the cover, or with cover art that you find humorous or features a person that is smiling or laughing. You can also read a book featuring a character who you find witty or funny, or one where the characters do something fun.
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Anne Boleyn's Ghost wrote: "All done! Thanks so much for the challenge!April Monthly Challenge
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Bookchaser wrote: "🌷🌷🌷2023 April Monthly Challenge🌷🌷🌷
I’m finished!!! Thanks for a fun challenge Cyliena.
10/10 Completed"
Great job, Anne Boleyn's Ghost and Bookchaser! Glad you enjoyed the challenge. :)
10/10 Complete April 301. Happy April Birthday!: The Au Pair by Emma Rous April 15, 4 stars
2. Baby Names!: Samuel: The Gates by John Connolly April 28, 4 stars
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Kresley Cole: Poison Princess by Kresley Cole April 17, 4 stars
4. National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day – April 2: 🌲 If There's No Tomorrow by Jennifer L. Armentrout April 28, 5 stars
5. Look Up at the Sky Day – April 14: 🌲 Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris April 28, 4 stars
6. National Take a Chance Day – April 23: 🌲 The Lying Game by Ruth Ware April 24, 3 stars
7. Arbor Day – April 28: 🌲 Vendetta by Fern Michaels April 30, 4 stars
8. National Library Week: 🌲 The Enemy by Charlie Higson April 25, 3 stars
9. National Humor Month: 🌲 : Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison April 4, 3 stars
10. Reader's Choice: 🌲 Home Before Dark by Riley Sager April 23, 3 stars
DONE!10/10
1. Happy April Birthday!:
🐇Read a book published in April, or read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.
One Hot Cowboy Wedding - Carolyn Brown (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Apr 2023) - Apr 16
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:
* Felicity (Happiness)
* Adeline (Noble)
* Harrison (Son of Harry)
* Samuel (His Name is God)
Hopefully Ever After - Beth Wiseman (Zondervan - Apr 2023) (Samuel) - Apr 18
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Kresley Cole:
🐇Read one book written by Kresley Cole, or any author with her first or last name. Link to Kresley Cole's backlist: Kresley Cole.
Fun Facts about Kresley Cole:
* She is a former athlete who lives in Florida
* Kresley creates characters and settings from her world travel experience
* She has written both erotic and historical romances
* In 2009, Kresley was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame
🐇You may also read any book or novella set in Florida, or one that features either an athletic character or someone traveling internationally; or a book categorized on Goodreads as erotica or historical romance; or a book written by an author who has won a RITA award.
Sarah's Protector - Regan Black, Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - Apr 2023) (Florida) - Apr 1
4. National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day – April 2: Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches are both a classic lunchtime meal, and for some, a source of comfort. Back in 1896, a culinary magazine published the first-ever peanut butter sandwich recipe; in 1901, the first known reference to also using jelly occurred.
🐇Read a book that you consider a comfort read. You can also read a book with brown, red, or purple on the cover; or a book where a character eats a meal or a comfort food. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as military or military romance in honor of American WWII soldiers, who had peanut butter and jelly included on their ration lists.
The Marine's Christmas Wish - Joanna Sims (HSE #2939 - Oct 2022) - Apr 11
5. Look Up at the Sky Day – April 14: Look Up at the Sky Day encourages people to take the time to admire the sky above us—whether it’s day or night. Relax while you take in some clouds, or maybe the moon and stars, on this introspective day.
🐇Read a book with a sky (day or night) shown on the cover, or a cover with blue on it, or a cover with sky-type elements such as stars, a moon, clouds, planets, etc. You can also read a book categorized as science fiction on Goodreads, or a book with a character who either enjoys cloud/star gazing, or works in a related profession, such as meteorology, astronomy, or starship pilot.
Crime Scene Witness - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #1030 - May 2023) (sky on cover) - Apr 1
6. National Take a Chance Day – April 23: On this day, you’re encouraged to step out of your comfort zone and try something new or daring. Maybe it’s a goal you’ve been putting off, or a challenge you wish to overcome. National Take a Chance Day is your day to shine!
🐇Read a book on your TBR list, or a book by an author who is new to you. You can also read a book where a character takes a chance on some goal or dream that they have, or must overcome a challenge/difficulty during the story.
The Dangerous One - Lori Foster (HQN - Feb 2023) (goal/dream) - Apr 6
7. Arbor Day – April 28: Trees are not only pleasant to look at, but also play an important role in our environment. They are a resource, offer protection to the soil, and are the home to many creatures, among other things. First celebrated in 1872 in Nebraska, this holiday encourages people to celebrate trees by planting one.
🐇Read a book with a tree or the color green on the cover. You can also read a book set in Nebraska, or a book where a character goes for a walk or hike in a park or the woods. You can also read a book where a character gardens, or is a gardener, florist, botanist, or does something positive for the environment (your interpretation).
Sticking to Her Guns - B.J. Daniels (HI #2073 - June 2022) (Trees on cover) - Apr 3
8. National Library Week: Celebrated from April 23–29 this year, National Library Week honors the importance of libraries to the communities that surround them. Libraries go beyond lending books, giving patrons space to meet, access to items such as movies or instruments, and a place for educators to encourage their students to expand their horizons.
🐇Read a book that you have borrowed from a library or some other source (friend, family, Kindle Unlimited, etc). You can also read a book that was recommended to you, or a book that features an educational or library setting. Additionally, you can read a book that is part of a series, in honor of this year’s National Library Week theme, “There’s More to the Story.”
Thankful for the Maverick - Rochelle Alers (HSE #2942 - Nov 2022) (library) - Apr 2
9. National Humor Month: For a month that kicks off with April Fools Day, it’s only natural that humor is celebrated throughout April. Laughter is considered good for overall health, relieving pain and stress, and humor is a wonderful way to connect with friends and loved ones.
🐇Read a book that is categorized in a humor category on Goodreads (such as comedy, humor, romantic comedy, etc). You can also read a book with bright colors on the cover, or with cover art that you find humorous or features a person that is smiling or laughing. You can also read a book featuring a character who you find witty or funny, or one where the characters do something fun.
The Trouble with Exes- Sera Taíno (HSE #2980 - May 2023) (smiling on cover) - Apr 22
10. Reader's Choice:
🐇Read any book of your choice.
Heartbreaker - Sarah MacLean (Avon - Aug 2022) - Apr 6
April Monthly ChallengeREAD: 10/10
✔️1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.
The Rapids - Carla Neggers 4/15
✔️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). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: * Felicity (Happiness)
Find Her Alive - Diane Saxon (MCs sister is named Felicity) 4/27
✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Kresley Cole: Read one book written by Kresley Cole, or any author with her first or last name. 🌲 You may also read any book or novella set in Florida, or one that features either an athletic character or someone traveling internationally; or a book categorized on Goodreads as erotica or historical romance; or a book written by an author who has won a RITA award.
Viking Warrior, Unwilling Wife - Michelle Styles 4/13
✔️4. National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day – April 2:
🌲 Read a book that you consider a comfort read. You can also read a book with brown, red, or purple on the cover; or a book where a character eats a meal or a comfort food. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as military or military romance in honor of American WWII soldiers, who had peanut butter and jelly included on their ration lists.
The Winter King - C.L. Wilson 4/23
✔️5. Look Up at the Sky Day – April 14:
🌲 Read a book with a sky (day or night) shown on the cover, or a cover with blue on it, or a cover with sky-type elements such as stars, a moon, clouds, planets, etc. You can also read a book categorized as science fiction on Goodreads, or a book with a character who either enjoys cloud/star gazing, or works in a related profession, such as meteorology, astronomy, or starship pilot.
Broken Mate - Jen L. Grey 4/8
✔️6. National Take a Chance Day – April 23:
🌲 Read a book on your TBR list, or a book by an author who is new to you. You can also read a book where a character takes a chance on some goal or dream that they have, or must overcome a challenge/difficulty during the story.
Witch Hunt - Sara Bourgeois 4/8
✔️7. Arbor Day – April 28:
🌲 Read a book with a tree or the color green on the cover. You can also read a book set in Nebraska, or a book where a character goes for a walk or hike in a park or the woods. You can also read a book where a character gardens, or is a gardener, florist, botanist, or does something positive for the environment (your interpretation).
Let Me Go - Kate Bold 4/6
✔️8. National Library Week: Celebrated from April 23–29 this year,
🌲 Read a book that you have borrowed from a library or some other source (friend, family, Kindle Unlimited, etc). You can also read a book that was recommended to you, or a book that features an educational or library setting. Additionally, you can read a book that is part of a series, in honor of this year’s National Library Week theme, “There’s More to the Story.”
History Is All You Left Me - Adam Silvera 4/12
✔️9. National Humor Month:
🌲 Read a book that is categorized in a humor category on Goodreads (such as comedy, humor, romantic comedy, etc). You can also read a book with bright colors on the cover, or with cover art that you find humorous or features a person that is smiling or laughing. You can also read a book featuring a character who you find witty or funny, or one where the characters do something fun.
Kingdoms at War - Lindsay Buroker 4/21
✔️10. Reader's Choice: 🌲 Read any book of your choice.
Of Claws and Inferno - Kyoko M. 4/10
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Final Update 5/11. Happy April Birthday!:
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Kresley Cole:
4. National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day – April 2:
5. Look Up at the Sky Day – April 14:
7. Arbor Day – April 28:
8. National Library Week:
9. National Humor Month:
Completed 7/7
I finished in the nick of time.April Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 4/1/23 to 4/30/23
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1. Happy April Birthday! - Published in April - Abducted by a Prince by Olivia Drake - 4/8/23 ♥♥♥♥
Pub 4/29/14
2. Baby Names! - Includes a character with character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning - Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews - 4/7/23 ♥♥♥♥♥
Samuel (His Name is God) - Curran becomes a god, much to Kate’s chagrin.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Kresley Cole - Someone traveling internationally - Your Presence Is Requested at Suvanto by Maile Chapman - 4/30/23 ♥♥
Many women come from all over the world to this hospital/health spa for treatment. Plus one of the women left to travel to Russia with her husband.
4. National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day – April 2 - With brown, red, or purple on the cover - Nevermore Bookstore by Kerrigan Byrne - 4/22/23 ♥♥♥♥
5. Look Up at the Sky Day – April 14 - Sky (day or night) shown on the cover - Vacancy by Tracy Ewens - 4/6/23 ♥♥♥
6. National Take a Chance Day – April 23 - Author who is new to you - Solving for Ex by LeighAnn Kopans - 4/2/23 ♥♥♥♥
7. Arbor Day – April 28 - Where a character does something positive for the environment - Harbor Lights by Sherryl Woods - 4/11/23 ♥♥♥♥
Kevin gets a job with a research group who works to save, clean, and maintain the Chesapeake Bay.
8. National Library Week - Part of a series - The Christmas Village by Annie Rains - 4/10/23 ♥♥♥♥
#2 Somerset Lake series
9. National Humor Month - Categorized in a humor category on Goodreads - Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris - 4/25/23 ♥♥♥♥
10. Reader's Choice - Any book - I'm Fine and Neither Are You by Camille Pagán - 4/12/23 ♥♥♥
******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 4/30/23*****
2023 April Monthly ChallengeMe for the usual! 📚
10 of 10. Completed 4.27.2023 DONE!
1. Happy April Birthday!: Lover Arisen by J.R. Ward 4.12.2023
2. Baby Names - Felicity, Adeline, Harrison, Samuel: Drake by Sawyer Bennett 4.27.2023
3. Featured Author Challenge - Kresley Cole: Poison Princess by Kresley Cole 4.17.2023
4. National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day - April 2: Festive in Death by J.D. Robb 4.23.22023
5. Look Up at the Sky Day - April 14: One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost 4.19.2023
6. National Take a Chance Day - April 23: Ensnared by J.S. Scott 4.25.2023
7. Arbor Day - April 28: The Choice by Nora Roberts 4.6.2023
8. National Library Week: The Viper by J.R. Ward 4.20.2023
9. National Humor Month: Happy Endings by Alice Winters 4.8.2023
10. Reader's Choice: Every Little Thing by Samantha Young 4.13.2023
Thanks for a fun challenge!
RRRC - 2023 April Monthly Challenge9/10 Almost got all 10 - finished
✔️1. Happy April Birthday!: White on cover
Temptation - Ivy Smoak - 4/7 - ⭐️⭐️
✔️2. Baby Names!: Happy ending
Revere - Siobhan Davis - 4/18 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC): Athletic characters
Rebellion - Siobhan Davis - 4/16 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️4. National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day: Comfort food
Addiction - Ivy Smoak - 4/16 - ⭐️⭐️
5. Look Up at the Sky Day:
✔️6. National Take a Chance Day: New to me author
Resurrection - Siobhan Davis - 4/15 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️7. Arbor Day: Walk in woods
The Obsession - Nora Roberts - 4/24 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️8. National Library Week: Kindle unlimited
Eruption - Ivy Smoak - 4/10 - ⭐️⭐️
✔️9. National Humor Month: Humor
Sincerely, Up Yours - Penelope Bloom - 4/5 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️10. Reader's Choice:
Devotion - Ivy Smoak - 4/11 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
2023 April Monthly Challenge - FINISHEDDuration: April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Completed: 10/10
1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or read a book with white on the cover in honor of April's birthstone, the Diamond.:
Vox - Christina Dalcher 4/12/232. 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:
* Felicity (Happiness): Getting to Happy - Terry McMillan 4/24/23 (the plot is about a group of friends finding happiness in their lives)
* Adeline (Noble)
* Harrison (Son of Harry)
* Samuel (His Name is God)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Kresley Cole: Read one book written by Kresley Cole, or any author with her first or last name. Link to Kresley Cole's backlist: Kresley Cole.
Fun Facts about Kresley Cole:
* She is a former athlete who lives in Florida
* Kresley creates characters and settings from her world travel experience
* She has written both erotic and historical romances
* In 2009, Kresley was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame
🌲 You may also read any book or novella set in Florida, or one that features either an athletic character or someone traveling internationally; or a book categorized on Goodreads as erotica or historical romance; or a book written by an author who has won a RITA award.: My Bad - Lani Lynn Vale 4/23/23
4. National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day – April 2: Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches are both a classic lunchtime meal, and for some, a source of comfort. Back in 1896, a culinary magazine published the first-ever peanut butter sandwich recipe; in 1901, the first known reference to also using jelly occurred.
🌲 Read a book that you consider a comfort read. You can also read a book with brown, red, or purple on the cover; or a book where a character eats a meal or a comfort food. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as military or military romance in honor of American WWII soldiers, who had peanut butter and jelly included on their ration lists.:
The Expats - Chris Pavone 4/3/235. Look Up at the Sky Day – April 14: Look Up at the Sky Day encourages people to take the time to admire the sky above us—whether it’s day or night. Relax while you take in some clouds, or maybe the moon and stars, on this introspective day.
🌲 Read a book with a sky (day or night) shown on the cover, or a cover with blue on it, or a cover with sky-type elements such as stars, a moon, clouds, planets, etc. You can also read a book categorized as science fiction on Goodreads, or a book with a character who either enjoys cloud/star gazing, or works in a related profession, such as meteorology, astronomy, or starship pilot.:
One Foot in the Grave - Jeaniene Frost 4/18/236. National Take a Chance Day – April 23: On this day, you’re encouraged to step out of your comfort zone and try something new or daring. Maybe it’s a goal you’ve been putting off, or a challenge you wish to overcome. National Take a Chance Day is your day to shine!
🌲 Read a book on your TBR list, or a book by an author who is new to you. You can also read a book where a character takes a chance on some goal or dream that they have, or must overcome a challenge/difficulty during the story.: Never Let Go - Elizabeth Goddard 4/24/23
7. Arbor Day – April 28: Trees are not only pleasant to look at, but also play an important role in our environment. They are a resource, offer protection to the soil, and are the home to many creatures, among other things. First celebrated in 1872 in Nebraska, this holiday encourages people to celebrate trees by planting one.
🌲 Read a book with a tree or the color green on the cover. You can also read a book set in Nebraska, or a book where a character goes for a walk or hike in a park or the woods. You can also read a book where a character gardens, or is a gardener, florist, botanist, or does something positive for the environment (your interpretation).:
Under the Greenwood Tree - Thomas Hardy 4/24/238. National Library Week: Celebrated from April 23–29 this year, National Library Week honors the importance of libraries to the communities that surround them. Libraries go beyond lending books, giving patrons space to meet, access to items such as movies or instruments, and a place for educators to encourage their students to expand their horizons.
🌲 Read a book that you have borrowed from a library or some other source (friend, family, Kindle Unlimited, etc). You can also read a book that was recommended to you, or a book that features an educational or library setting. Additionally, you can read a book that is part of a series, in honor of this year’s National Library Week theme, “There’s More to the Story.”: River Marked - Patricia Briggs 4/21/23 (Mercy Thompson Series, #6)
9. National Humor Month: For a month that kicks off with April Fools Day, it’s only natural that humor is celebrated throughout April. Laughter is considered good for overall health, relieving pain and stress, and humor is a wonderful way to connect with friends and loved ones.
🌲 Read a book that is categorized in a humor category on Goodreads (such as comedy, humor, romantic comedy, etc). You can also read a book with bright colors on the cover, or with cover art that you find humorous or features a person that is smiling or laughing. You can also read a book featuring a character who you find witty or funny, or one where the characters do something fun.:
To Sir, with Love - Lauren Layne 4/26/2310. Reader's Choice: 🌲 Read any book of your choice.: The Diamond Eye - Kate Quinn 4/30/23
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Congrats, Elaine!