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Reading The Seasons - Spring 2023
Mod
Anne FINISHED - 39 pts.
Ariel FINISHED - 12 pts.
Caraina FINISHED - 20 pts.
Chelsea
Christina (AKA Babbling) FINISHED - 39 pts.
Cindy III
Ferenc FINISHED - 34 pts.
Frankie FINISHED - 66 pts.
Genevieve FINISHED - 33 pts.
Grace FINISHED - 35 pts.
Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review)
JoAnne FINISHED - 22 pts.
JoAnne - Mod FINISHED - 65 pts.
Katelyn FINISHED - 20 pts.
Kendra FINISHED - 113 pts.
Kristin
Mandy
Mary-Megan FINISHED - 45 pts.
Mave
Melissa
Melissa A FINISHED - 182 pts. - WINNER
Nell FINISHED - 16 pts.
Nightshade
Olivermagnus FINISHED - 49 pts.
Pinar FINISHED - 17 pts.
Shash FINISHED - 142 pts.
Suzanne
Tari FINISHED - 44 pts.
Mod
Duration: March 20, 2023 - April 28, 2023
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
Read: 65/31+
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
1 - A Vineyard Spring Katie Winters 3/24/23
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
1 - birth Mackinac Heritage Katie Winters 3/25/23
1 - Second Chance Romance Every Night Without You Violet Duke 4/15/23
3. Spring Fever
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
1 - The House on Cannon Beach RaeAnne Thayne 3/21/23
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
1- Ivy Fire Abby Brooks 3/26/23
1 -Brooke The Only One Melody Grace 4/26/23
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
1- published April 1, 2021 Bookshop by the Sea Denise Hunter 4/4/23
1 - April 28, 2020 The Heirloom Garden Viola Shipman 4/5/23
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
1 - Son Timid Devney Perry 4/17/23
1 - Son Tragic Devney Perry 4/17/23
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
1 - Nothing Bundt Trouble Ellie Alexander 4/3/23
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
1 - Strawberry Hill Catherine Anderson 3/23/23 (Mystic Creek #5)
1 - Timeless Devney Perry 4/19/23 (Lark Cove #5)
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
1 - Herons Landing JoAnn Ross 4/1/23
1 - Weyward Emilia Hart 4/10/23
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
1 - Bewitched Darynda Jones 3/22/23
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
1 - Things We Hide from the Light Lucy Score 3/27/23
1 - Sugar Pine Trail RaeAnne Thayne 4/25/23
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
3 - Once in a Lifetime Katie Winters 3/24/23
3 - Local Woman Missing Mary Kubica 4/2/23
3 - Tattered Devney Perry 4/17/23
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
1 - Mary Poppins P.L. Travers 4/15/23
3 - Silver Brewer L.B. Dunbar 4/21/23
3 - Silver Player L.B. Dunbar 4/24/23
3 - Silver Mayor L.B. Dunbar 4/27/23
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
1 -
The Sister Effect Susan Mallery 3/31/231 -
Where I Belong Heather B. Moore 4/16/231 -
Say You Love Me Heather B. Moore 4/16/2318. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
1 - Paranormal Betwixt Darynda Jones 3/21/23
1 - Sports You Had Your Chance, Lee Burrows Piper Rayne 4/6/23
1 - Romance Before That Night Violet Duke 4/14/23
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
1 - The Sea Glass Cottage RaeAnne Thayne 3/29/23
1 - Rough and Tumble Frankie Love 4/7/23
1 - Rough Deal Frankie Love 4/7/23
1 - Rough Waters Frankie Love 4/8/23
1 - Rough Enough Frankie Love 4/8/23
1 - Rough Justice Frankie Love 4/9/23
1 - Riverstar Tess Thompson 4/10/23
1 - Riverstorm Tess Thompson 4/12/23
1 - Silver Biker L.B. Dunbar 4/28/23
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
1 - May 23, 2022 Rough Patch Frankie Love 4/8/23
1 - April 29, 2013 Riverbend Tess Thompson 4/9/23
1 - April 18, 2017 Riversnow Tess Thompson 4/11/23
1 - May 17, 2022 Taken Lisa Marie Rice 4/12/23
3 - April 1, 2023 Windswept Way Irene Hannon 4/13/23
3 - April 6, 2023 Coach Devney Perry 4/22/23
3 - April 20, 2023 Unforgettable Willow Aster 4/23/23
Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Duration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 2, 2023
COMPLETED
39 points
Levels:
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker 5/20/2023
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan 4/3/2023
A Birth
3. Spring Fever
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont 4/26/2023
Aren't all authors dreamers? Agatha is!
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
Behind You by Rylie Dark 4/13/2023
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
The Inmate by Frieda McFadden 3/28/2023
Brooke Sullivan
Dead Ringer by Lisa Scottoline 5/8/2023
Bennie Rosato
A Hoe Lot of Trouble by Heather Webber 5/16/2023
Nina Quinn
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
We'll Meet Again by Mary Higgins Clark 5/5/2023
April 26, 1999
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
Easter Bunny Murder by Leslie Meier 5/30/2023
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book from any Historical genre.
All the Stars in the Heavens by Adriana Trigiani 4/20/2023
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
Detoured by the Heart by Sophie Mays 5/9/2023
Serenity Falls series
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
Dead Man Talking by Jana DeLeon 4/6/2023
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
The Crime That Binds by Laurie Cass 4/25/2023
Minnie is a librarian and there are books.14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
Murder on the Class Trip by Lee Hollis 4/13/2023
Maya and Sandra, the protagonists, are both mothers.
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character or author named Victoria.
Murder in the Meadow by Tracy Donley 3/23/2023
Victoria is/was Mayor Sam's fiancee.
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
Retirement Homes Are Murder by Mike Befeler 4/10/2023
Paul, our protagonist, is father to Denny.
A Loss of Patients by Ralph McInerny 5/28/2023
Our MC is Father Dowling, a Catholic priest - should count!
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
From Bad to Wurst by Maddy Hunter 4/8/2023
That plate is yellow.18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
214 Palmer Street by Karen McQuestion 4/28/2023
Suspense!
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley 5/9/2023
Suspense!
How to Marry a Country Music Star by Cathryn Brown 5/19/2023
Romance!
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck 3/26/2023
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust by Mindy Quigley 6/2/2023
Reading The Seasons - SpringMarch 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Spring Fling: 16-30 points
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
142 Total Points
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
1 - So Not My Thing by Melanie Jacobson (3/30/23) - MC opens a jazz club
1 - Pure as Snow by Laura Burton (4/2/23) - wedding
1 - Midnight on the River Grey by Abigail Wilson (4/13/23) - wedding
1 - High as the Heavens by Kate Breslin (4/29/23) - wedding
1 - Hidden Peril by Irene Hannon (5/6/23) - wedding
1 - Hannah's Home by Pamela M. Kelley (5/9/23) - wedding
1 - The Friendly Disaster by Dineen Miller (5/22/23) - wedding
1 - Complete by Kortney Keisel (5/26/23) - wedding
1 - The Right Wrong Match by Sara Jane Woodley (6/3/23) - wedding
1 - Sarah: Bride of Minnesota by Katie Crabapple (6/17/23) - wedding
1 - The Cupcake Cottage by Jean Oram (6/20/23) - wedding
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
1 - The Enemy by Sarah Adams (6/6/23)
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
1 - Shadows of the Past by Patricia Bradley (3/25/23) - Nick
1 - Above the Sea by Laura Burton, Jessie Cal (4/4/23) - Ryke
1 - The Thief of Lanwyn Manor by Sarah E. Ladd (4/10/23) - Isaac
1 - No Place to Hide by Lynette Eason (4/17/23) - Ian
1 - Dark Ambitions by Irene Hannon (5/8/23) - Rick
1 - Maybe I Will by Melanie Jacobson (5/10/23) - Rob
1 - The Desperate Deal by Dineen Miller (5/19/23) - Noah
1 - Love Rescheduled by Jennifer Peel (5/28/23) - Natalie
1 - To Capture His Heart by Nancy Campbell Allen (6/14/23) - Nathan
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
1 - Twilight at Moorington Cross by Abigail Wilson (4/1/23) - 1/1/22
1 - Obsession by Patricia Bradley (4/3/23) - 2/1/21
1 - Crosshairs by Patricia Bradley (4/4/23) - 11/1/21
1 - The Governess of Penwythe Hall by Sarah E. Ladd (4/8/23) - 4/1/19
1 - An Agent for Lorelai by Jo Grafford (4/13/23) - 4/24/20
1 - Twilight at Blueberry Barrens by Colleen Coble (4/23/23) - 9/1/16
1 - Calling Charlie by Pamela M. Kelley (4/24/23) - 4/6/19
1 - The Light at Wyndcliff by Sarah E. Ladd (6/20/23) - 10/1/20
1 - I'm Not Charlotte Lucas by Kasey Stockton (6/21/23) - 2/1/23
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
1 - Beastly Secrets by Laura Burton (3/29/23) - first born son
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
1 - Under Fire by Lynn H. Blackburn (3/22/23) - Christian
1 - Deception by Patricia Bradley (4/5/23) - Christian
1 - A Match of Wits by Jen Turano (4/15/23) - Christian
1 - Forgotten Secrets by Christy Barritt (4/30/23) - Christian
1 - Dangerous Illusions by Irene Hannon (5/5/23) - Christian
1 - In Too Deep by Lynn H. Blackburn (5/12/23) - Christian
1 - One Final Breath by Lynn H. Blackburn (5/13/23) - Christian
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
1 - Discovering Grace by Sally Britton (4/26/23) - Historical
1 - The Sweetest Neighbor by Laura Ann (5/8/23) - Shakespeare mentioned
1 - There Goes the Groom by Esther Hatch (5/24/23) - Shakespeare mentioned
1 - The Viscount and the Vicar's Daughter by Mimi Matthews (6/17/23) - Historical
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
1 - The 101 on Love by Jennifer Youngblood (4/20/23) - Good Girls Don't Come Last
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
1 - Hunted by Margaret Daley (5/14/23)
1 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (5/23/23)
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
1 - Malicious Intent by Lynn H. Blackburn (3/21/22)
1 - The Makeover Surprise by Laura Burton (3/31/23)
1 - Her Second Chance Billionaire Sweetheart by Bree Livingston (4/13/23)
1 - The Inn at Ocean's Edge by Colleen Coble (4/22/23)
1 - Beneath the Surface by Lynn H. Blackburn (5/11/23)
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
1 - Trapped by Irene Hannon (5/16/23)
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
3 - A Promise to Protect by Patricia Bradley (3/27/23)
3 - Gone Without a Trace by Patricia Bradley (3/28/23)
3 - Ranger Protection by Lynn Shannon (4/7/23)
3 - Abby's Hero by Tina Radcliffe (4/13/23)
3 - Nowhere to Turn by Lynette Eason (4/17/23)
3 - Back to You by Bria Quinlan (4/27/23)
3 - Deceived by Irene Hannon (5/19/23)
3 - Picture Perfect by Brittany Larsen (5/26/23)
3 - Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey by Abigail Wilson (6/19/23)
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
1 - Queen of Snow by Laura Burton, Jessie Cal (3/21/23) - queen
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
3 - Silence in the Dark by Patricia Bradley (3/29/23)
3 - Seasoned with Love by Heather B. Moore (4/15/23)
3 - Mermaid Moon by Colleen Coble (4/23/23)
1 - Desiring His Dating Coach by Kristin Canary (6/16/23)
Continued...17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
1 - Here For It by Melanie Jacobson (4/11/23) - dress
1 - License to Date by Susan Hatler (5/2/23) - dress
1 - The High School Reunion by Laura Burton (5/17/23) - dress
1 - From Me To You by Mary Carson (5/26/23) - jacket
1 - Bria and the Billionaire's Kiss by Catelyn Meadows (5/30/23) - tie
1 - The Last Chance Road Trip by Sara Jane Woodley (6/7/23) - car
1 - Loving the Ladies' Man by Kristin Canary (6/11/23) - skirt
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
1 - Lady of Breken Manor by Heather B. Moore (3/22/23) - Paranormal
1 - Targeted by Lynette Eason, Lynn H. Blackburn, Natalie Walters (3/23/23) - Suspense
1 - Heart of Glass by Laura Burton, Jessie Cal (4/6/23) - Retellings
1 - Unseen Enemy by Lynn H. Blackburn (4/9/23) - Novella
1 - An Agent for Laurel by Lynn Donovan (4/10/23) - Romance
1 - The Matchmaker's Lonely Heart by Nancy Campbell Allen (4/20/23) - Romance
1 - Only a Kiss with a Billionaire by Ellie Hall (4/22/23) - Romance
1 - A Meddled Match by Jill Kemerer (4/24/23) - Romance
1 - Heirs of Falcon Point by Traci Hunter Abramson, et. al. (5/2/23) - Suspense
1 - Christmas After All by Cece Louise (5/9/23) - Romance
1 - Dark Deception by Nancy Mehl (6/11/23) - Suspense
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
1 - Red Arrows by Laura Burton, Jessie Cal (3/26/23)
1 - It's Not PMS, It's You by Rich Amooi (3/30/23)
1 - Standoff by Patricia Bradley (4/3/23)
1 - Ryder Revisited by Pamela M. Kelley (4/6/23)
1 - No One to Trust by Lynette Eason (4/16/23)
1 - A Sincere Billionaire's Forever Love by Kristen Iten (4/27/23)
1 - The Green Case by Diana Xarissa (4/30/23)
1 - Stay Calm and Collie On by Lane Stone (5/16/23)
1 - If It's Perfect by Summer Dowell (5/28/23)
1 - It's Just Business by Summer Dowell (5/30/23)
1 - The Next Worst Thing by Sara Jane Woodley (6/1/23)
1 - Saving Lady Anna by Mindy Burbidge Strunk (6/3/23)
1 - Promises at Pyramid Rock by Jess Mastorakos (6/4/23)
1 - Stranded at the Sandbar by Jess Mastorakos (6/5/23)
1 - The Starling and the Hatter by Annette K. Larsen (6/8/23)
1 - Right Girl, Wrong Side by Ginny Baird (6/9/23)
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
3 - Deadly Objective by Lynn H. Blackburn (3/23/23) - 4/11/23
3 - A Possibility of an Unexpected Second Chance, Victorine E. Lieske (4/26/23) - 4/5/23
3 - Take a Chance by Heather B. Moore (4/18/23) - 5/2/23
3 - Perfect After All by Cece Louise (5/10/23) - 4/25/23
1 - An Agent for Amey by Laura Beers (5/23/23) - 3/27/20
3 - In Her Sights by Karen Witemeyer (5/28/23) - 3/30/23
3 - Enamoring Her Amnesic Ex by Kristin Canary (6/11/23) - 5/11/23
Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Level:
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
44/44 Completed. 66pts. Finished
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title. 1+1=2pts.
Spring in Sweetwater County-Ciara Knight 4/06/23
A Sprinkle of Spring-Melissa McClone 4/17/23
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning. 1pt.
Wedding:Take Me Away-Kelly Elliott 4/15/23
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).3pts.
Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
Never Look Back-A.L. Jackson 4/19/23
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES. 1+1+1=3pts.
Toni Anderson-Cold Deceit 3/30/23
Elsie Silver-Flawless 4/12/23
Dan Alatorre-Double Blind 5/05/23
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name. 1+1+1+1=4pts.
Raheem Miller:Heart Stealer-Delaney Diamond 4/08/23
Olivia Knight:Love, Lies, and Suicide-Elle Gray 4/29/23
Nikki Hunt:Lost Angels-Stacy Green 5/02/23
Rita:Across the Horizon-Aly Martinez 5/18/23
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) 1+1+1+1=4pts.
4/2017:Hollywood Rage-M.Z. Kelly 3/23/23
4/2020:Just One Kiss-Layla Hagen 3/24/23
4/2020:Find Her Alive-Lisa Regan 4/03/23
4/2022:The House on the Hill-Elle Gray 4/20/23
OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or
a book from any Historical genre. 1pt.
Mistress of Rome-Kate Quinn 5/09/23
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas
or
a Series #5. Tell us the series name. 1+1+1=3pts.
Wildstone:The Summer Deal-Jill Shalvis 3/25/23
Amelia Storm:Storm's Wrath-Mary Stone 4/14/23
The Bradens & Montgomerys, Pleasant Hill - Oak Falls:Making You Mine-Melissa Foster 4/16/23
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother. 3+3+3+3+3=15pts.
Clare:Transfer-Aly Martinez 3/22/23
Jacqueline "Jack":Shot Girl-J.A. Konrath 4/12/23
Alyssa:All His Pretty Girls-Charly Cox 5/12/23
Jamie:Edge of Reason-Freya Barker 5/13/23
Kayla:Hold Me Close-Rosalind James 5/18/23
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.3+3+3=9pts.
John:The Mechanic-Tom Fowler 5/05/23
Jace:Make You Mine-Laura Pavlov 5/10/23
Cade:Heartless-Elsie Silver 5/12/23
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover). 1+1+1=3pts.
In a Jam-Kate Canterbary 4/16/23
Mothered-Zoje Stage 4/23/23
Yours Truly-Abby Jimenez 5/04/23
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S. 1+1+1=3pts.
Sports Romance:Dash: Rushing the Play-Kayley Loring 3/22/23
Suspense:Code Name: Libra-Janie Crouch 4/09/23
Romance:Made for You-Natasha Madison 5/01/23
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The). 1+1+1+1+1+1=6pts.
Sacred Serenity-Audrey Carlan 3/26/23
The Intern-Marni Mann 3/23/23
Night at the Asylum-Elle Gray 3/24/23
Rebound With Me-Kayley Loring 4/01/23
Girl Seven: Craved-Molly Black 4/02/23
Perfect Strangers-J.T. Geissinger 4/07/23
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023. 3+3+1+1+1=9pts.
3/28/23:Bad Mother-Mia Sheridan 4/03/23
4/06/23:Michael: The Hawthornes-Nicole Jacquelyn 4/16/23
4/26/11:Pray for Silence-Linda Castillo 4/21/23
6/05/22:The Missing Girls-Elle Gray 5/02/23
6/07/18:Follow Me Home-D.K. Hood 5/17/23
Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
44/31+
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Spring Fling: 16-30 points
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
A wedding-Murder at the Vineyard Inn Dani Simms 3/22/23
3. Spring Fever
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
1 pt. Daydreamer-A Case of Vengeful Vows Lily Rose Lane 3/28/23
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
RA-Watch Out for Murder Ravyn Amara 3/26/23
ST-Murder in the Gallery Sydney Tate 4/7/23
TD-Murder If You Cheese Tracy Donley 4/19/23
EA-[Do's and Donuts|136268034] Emma Ainsley 4/24/23
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
Olive-A Fine Point of Murder Thea Cambert 3/23/23
Ivy-The Incorruptible Ivy Jackson and the Museum Murder Rosie A. Point 4/7/23
Belle-Caramel Macchiato Murder Laura Pauling 4/18/23
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
3/1/21-Escape from Hiding Courtney McFarlin 3/22/23
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
Fiona quotes Shakespeare-A Flicker of a Doubt Daryl Wood Gerber 3/29/23
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
Marissa made-A Dead Ringer Joy Patrick 4/13/23
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
1 pt. Double-Crossed Bones S.C. Merritt 4/20/23
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
1 pt. The Bark of Zorro Kathleen Y'Barbo 4/4/23
1 pt. Death by Chocolate Marshmallow Pie Sarah Graves 4/21/23
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
1 pt. Lissa-Curds of Prey Korina Moss 3/28/23
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
MC Phee is a mother 1+ 2 bonus pts. Strike Out 4 Murder J.C. Eaton 3/21/23
1 pt. Marissa is MC Lilly's mom-An Inheritance to Die For Joy Patrick 4/13/23
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
Set in Canada-Snowed in for Murder Lynda Brunelle 4/8/23
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
Ryan-Zoning, Zealots & Ziplines Tonya Kappes 3/23/23 1 pt.
Capone-Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust Mindy Quigley 4/14/23 1 pt.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
Pink cupcake-
Harper Lin 3/24/23Azure sky/water-
Danielle Collins, Millie Briggs 4/12/2318. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
A Scoop of Trouble Kathleen Suzette 3/27/23
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
3 pts. pub 3/28/23-Witch Way Out Cate Conte 3/30/23
3 pts. pub 3/28/23 Four Charming Spells Lynn Cahoon 3/31/23
3 pts. pub 4/1/23 Little Shop of Murders J. New 4/1/23
3 pts. pub 4/4/23 Eat, Drink and Drop Dead T.C. LoTempio 4/6/23
3 pts. pub 3/27/23 One Fell Soup Gretchen Allen 4/6/23
3 pts. pub 4/25/23 Paper Cuts Ellery Adams 4/10/23
Mod
Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning. - The Case of the Lovable Labs by B.R. Snow
4/4/23 (Jill and Sammy get married)3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES. - Without a Brew by Ellie Alexander
20/3/235. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name. - Nell Pratt, Digging Up History by Sheila Connolly
22/3/236. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates). - Crime and Poetry by Amanda Flower
, (published April 5, 2016) 28/3/237. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son. - Forget Me Knot by Mary Marks
28/4/23 (MC is Jewish)8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name. - The Case of the Mellow Maltese by B.R. Snow
13/4/23 (The Thousand Island Doggy Inn series #13)11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library. - Verse and Vengeance by Amanda Flower
1/4/23 (secondary character Renee works as the Campus Librarian)-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover). - Murder on the Sugarland Express by Angie Fox
6/4/2318. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
7/20
Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Spring Fling: 16-30 points
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Levels:
Spring Fling: 16-30 points
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
16/30
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
1 point: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery (May 17) - Anne is a daydreamer
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
1 point: Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice (April 29)
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
1 point: I Kill Giants by J.M. Ken Niimura (March 30) - Barbara
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
1 point: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel (April 1) - The MC is part of a troupe who plays Shakespeare
1 point: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (April 20) - Shakespeare are mentioned several times as books that have been lost
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
1 point: Tales from Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin (March 25) - Earthsea Cycle
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
3 points: The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow (April 11) - Agnes
3 points: The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin (May 3) - Essun
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
3 points: The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman (March 27) - Vladek and Artie
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
1 point: Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (April 30) - Science Fiction
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Reading The Seasons - Spring - DONEDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Level: Spring Fling: 16-30 points
Progress: 16/16
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings. = 1
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning.
New Year's Day 1900: Murder on Trinity Place by Victoria Thompson 5/15/23
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America = 1
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN.
Reena: Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron 3/27/23
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
7. Passover = 1
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character
Elinor Lipman, On Turpentine Lane 5/21/23
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK) =
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze. 1 + 2 = 3 x 2 = 6
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover.
Murder on Wall Street by Victoria Thompson 5/29/23
Peril in Paris by Rhys Bowen
12. Get caught in a spring shower. = 1
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
Dead Man's Leap by Tina deBellegarde 3/25/23
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
15. Victoria Day (CAN) 1 + 1 = 2
🐥 Read a book ... set in Canada.
From Garden To Grave by Rickie Blair 4/09/23
OR a character or author named Victoria
Victoria Thompson, Murder on Pleasant Avenue 5/27/23
16. Father's Day = 1
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
Mimi Lee Gets a Clue by Jennifer J. Chow 5/19/23
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang - pink blouse, black skirt
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
19. SPRING 1 + 1 = 2
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
S: Statue of Limitations by Kate Collins 5/13/23
G: Gone West by Carola Dunn 6/11/23
20. Spring Books = 1
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Pub 24 May 2018: Apple Pie and Arsenic by C.A. Phipps 4/30/23
39 pointsLevels:
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
3 points - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione March 31, 2023 ★★★★
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
1pt - An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir March 21, 2023 ★★★★★
1pt - Key of Light by Nora Roberts April 11, 2023 ★★★★
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
1 pt = Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts May 14, 2023 ★★★ (Blair)
1 pt = Storm Echo by Nalini Singh May 18, 2023 ★★★★★ (Ivan)
1 pt = The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer May 26, 2023 ★★★★★ (Robin Tremaine)
1 pt = Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter June 2, 2023 ★★★★★ (Olivia)
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
1 pt = Girls of Flight City: Inspired by True Events, a Novel of WWII, the RAF, and Texas by Lorraine Heath March 21, 2023 ★★★★ First published April 5, 2022
1 pt = The Shadow Warrior by Ann Aguirre April 29, 2023 ★★★★★ First published April 26, 2019
1 pt = Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb May 6, 2023 ★★★★ First published April 1, 1999
1 pt = West Side Love Story by Priscilla Oliveras June 3, 2023 ★★★★★ First published June 1, 2022
1 pt = Bellwether by Connie Willis June 18, 2023 ★★★★★ First published March 1, 1996
Bellwether7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
1 pt - Destiny by Sally Beauman March 27, 2023 ★ ( Historical fiction)
1 pt - The Duchess of Chocolate by Sydney Jane Baily April 15, 2023 ★★★ ( Historical romance)
1 pt - The Secret Stealers by Jane Healey April 29, 2023 ★★★ ( Historical fiction)
1 pt - Grave Phantoms by Jenn Bennett May 8, 2023 ★★★★★ ( Historical romance)
1 pt - To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis May 31, 2023 ★★★★★ ( Historical fiction) and Quotes Shakespeare
1 pt - Shakespeare for Squirrels by Christopher Moore June 6, 2023 ★★★★ (Based on "A Midsummer's Night Dream")
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
1 pt - One Salt Sea by Seanan McGuire April 8, 2023 ★★★★★ ( October Daye #5)
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
1 pt = Key of Knowledge by Nora Roberts May 27, 2023 ★★★ (Dana is a librarian )
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
3 points - Beau Crusoe by Carla Kelly March 31, 2023 ★★★★ (Susannah Park is a widow with a son)
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
1pt - A Cosmic Kind of Love by Samantha Young April 3, 2023 ★★★★ (a planet is pink)
1pt = Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb April 7, 2023 ★★★★ (red bow and nail polish in lower left corner)
1pt - Cat Got Your Diamonds by Julie Chase May 14, 2023 ★★★★ (yellow counter)
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
1pt = Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb March 25, 2023 ★★★★★ (Suspense, Science fiction)
1pt = Artemis by Andy Weir April 19, 2023 ★★★★★ ( Space, Science fiction)
1pt = A Trail Through Time by Jodi Taylor April 21, 2023 ★★★★★ (Science fiction)
1pt = Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier April 25, 2023 ★★★★★ (Science fiction)
1pt = Captive Star by Nora Roberts May 1, 2023 ★★★★ (Suspense)
1pt = Mister Hockey by Lia Riley May 20, 2023 ★★★ (Sports)
1pt = The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore May 23, 2023 ★★★★ (Science)
1pt - Touch Not the Cat by Mary Stewart June 12, 2023 ★★★ (Suspense)
1pt = Lake Silence by Anne Bishop June 16, 2023 ★★★★★ ( Supernatural; shapeshifters)
1pt = Witness in Death by J.D. Robb by June 21, 2023 ★★★★★ (Suspense)
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
1pt = The Seat Filler by Sariah WilsonApril 30, 2023 ★★★★
1pt = The Switch by Beth O'Leary June 12, 2023 ★★★★
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
1 pt= Diary of a War Bride by Lauri Robinson June 20, 2023 ★★★ First published June 1, 2018
Mod
Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: Mar. 20th, 2023 - June 21st, 2023
Levels:
Spring Fling: 16-30 points
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
113/31
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
1 point: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree - Apr. 3rd
Cafe opens
1 point: Under the Mistletoe by Jill Shalvis - Apr. 18th
Wedding
1 point: Shalador's Lady by Anne Bishop - Apr. 29th
Wedding
1 point: The Good Luck Sister by Jill Shalvis - May 16th
Birth
1 point: Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga - May 26th
Birth
1 point: The Cruelest Mercy by Natalie Mae - June 3rd
Coronation
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
1 point: Golden Girls Forever by Jim Colucci - Apr. 20th
1 point: Electric Idol by Katee Robert - May 5th
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
1 point: Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa - Apr. 9th
1 point: Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe - Apr. 18th
1 point: Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe - May 3rd
1 point: Acting Naturally by David Thomson - May 6th
1 point: Lore Olympus: Volume Three by Rachel Smythe - May 12th
1 point: This Is What It Sounds Like by Susan Rogers & Ogi Ogas - May 31st
1 point: The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta - June 12th
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
1 point: Booked by Kwame Alexander - Apr. 28th
Nick
1 point: Hunt the Stars by Jessie Mihalik - June 11th
Octavia
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
1 point: iZombie, Vol. 1: Dead to the World by Chris Roberson - Apr. 5th
Jan. 1st, 2010
1 point: Heir to the Shadows by Anne Bishop - Apr. 16th
Apr. 1st, 1999
1 point: iZombie, Vol. 3: Six Feet Under and Rising by Chris Roberson - Apr. 24th
Feb. 1st, 2012
1 point: Still Just a Geek by Wil Wheaton - May 11th
Apr. 12th, 2022
1 point: Violet Tendencies by Jaye Wells - May 22nd
Apr. 18th, 2011
1 point: The Third Person by Emma Grove - June 19th
May 1st, 2022
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
1 point: The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik - Mar. 31st
Author
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
1 point: Forever Wordss by Johnny Cash - May 25th
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
1 point: Bloodlust & Bonnets by Emily McGovern - Mar. 23rd
Historical Fantasy
1 point: Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune - May 22nd
Shakespeare quote on pg. 207.
1 point: What Language Is by John McWhorter - June 18th
Shakespeare is referenced a lot
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
1 point: At Last by Jill Shalvis - Apr. 10th
Lucky Harbor
1 point: Dreams Made Flesh by Anne Bishop - Apr. 24th
Black Jewels
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
1 point: The Invisible Ring by Anne Bishop - Apr. 23rd
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
1 point: The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith - Apr. 8th
3 points: Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop - Apr. 15th
1 point: The Archive of the Forgotten by A.J. Hackwith - May 29th
1 point: The God of Lost Words by A.J. Hackwith - June 7th
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
3 points: Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews - Mar. 25th
1 point: The Crossover by Kwame Alexander - Apr. 26th
3 points: Pride of Baghdad by Brian K. Vaughan - May 3rd
1 point: Lost and Found Sisters by Jill Shalvis - May 9th
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
1 point: Tatouine by Jean-Christophe Réhel - Apr. 7th
Set in Quebec
1 point: Queen of the Darkness by Anne Bishop - Apr. 20th
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
1 point: Orlando Bloom Has Ruined Everything by Bill Amend - Mar. 21st
3 points: Spy x Family, Vol. 9 by Tatsuya Endo - Apr. 12th
3 points: Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis - Apr. 22nd
1 point: Tangled Webs by Anne Bishop - Apr. 27th
3 points: Twilight's Dawn by Anne Bishop - May 3rd
1 point: Tropic of the Sea by Satoshi Kon - May 7th
3 points: Rebound by Kwame Alexander - May 28th
3 points: Because He's Jeff Goldblum by Travis M. Andrews - June 8th
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
1 point: The Queen’s Price by Anne Bishop - Apr. 3rd
(Pink petals)18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
1 point: Final Diagnosis by James White - Mar. 23rd
Scifi
1 point: Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry - Mar. 24th
Nonfiction
1 point: Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser & Robyn Smith - Mar. 28th
Graphic Novel
1 point: Fragile Things by Neil Gaiman - Mar. 29th
Short Story Collection
1 point: Carnival by Una McCormack - Apr. 16th
Scifi
1 point: It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis - May 19th
Romance
1 point: The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 6 by Cassandra Clare - May 23rd
Graphic Novel
1 point: The Big Bang Theory by Jessica Radloff - May 24th
Nonfiction
1 point: Fence, Vol. 1 by C.S. Pacat - June 14th
Sports
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
1 point: The Road Home by Jill Shalvis - Apr. 9th
1 point: iZombie, Vol. 2: uVampire by Chris Roberson - Apr. 23rd
1 point: The Shadow Queen by Anne Bishop - Apr. 28th
1 point: The Greatest Invention by Silvia Ferrara - Apr. 30th
1 point: Rusted Veins by Jaye Wells - June 2nd
1 point: Girly Drinks by Mallory O'Meara - June 6th
1 point: Sera and the Royal Stars, Vol. 1 by Jon Tsuei - June 9th
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
1 point: Angel & Hannah by Ishle Park - Apr. 10th
May 11th, 2021
3 points: Mirror to Mirror by Rajani LaRocca - Apr. 11th
Mar. 21st, 2023
3 points: To Swoon and to Spar by Martha Waters - Apr. 13th
Apr. 11th, 2023
1 point: The Kinder Poison by Natalie Mae - Apr. 23rd
June 16th, 2020
3 points: Happy Place by Emily Henry - May 7th
Apr. 25th, 2023
1 point: Fool's Gold by Jaye Wells - May 8th
May 27th, 2009
3 points: In the Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune - May 16th
Apr. 25th, 2023
3 points: Uncle of the Year by Andrew Rannells - May 31st
May 16th, 2023
1 point: Coyotes, Vol. 1 by Sean Lewis - June 13th
Apr. 17th, 2018
3 points: Magic Claims by Ilona Andrews - June 14th
June 13th, 2023
3 points: The Wager by David Grann - June 15th
Apr. 18th, 2023
3 points: The Sweetheart List by Jill Shalvis - June 17th
June 13th, 2023
3 point: And Don't F&%k It Up: An Oral History of RuPaul's Drag Race by María Elena Fernández - June 21st
June 6th, 2023
Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Spring Fling: 16-30 points
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
Completed: 35
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
Blood on the Tracks, Vol. 2-Shuzo Oshimi 3/22
The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 13-Nakaba Suzuki 3/27
Crazy Food Truck, Vol. 1-Rokurou Ogaki 4/13
One-Punch Man, Vol. 26-ONE 5/3
ワンパンマン 28 One Punch Man 28 -ONE 5/3
ワンパンマン 29 Wanpanman 29 -ONE 5/9
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
The Baby Shift: North Carolina-Becca Fanning 5/5 (BONUS)
The Baby Shift: Minnesota-Becca Fanning 5/5 (BONUS)
The Perfect Wife-J.P. Delaney 5/11 (BONUS)
The Baby Shift: Wyoming-Becca Fanning 5/16 (BONUS)
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
SAKAMOTO DAYS 3-Yuto Suzuki 5/19 (BONUS)
SAKAMOTO DAYS 4-Yuto Suzuki 5/23 (BONUS)
SAKAMOTO DAYS 5-Yuto Suzuki 5/23 (BONUS)
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
Record of Ragnarok 11-Shinya Umemura 5/1
Swamp Thing: Twin Branches-Maggie Stiefvater 5/3
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023
One-Punch Man, Vol. 27-ONE 5/3 (April 2023) (BONUS)
The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 10-Kousuke Oono 5/23 (August 2023) (BONUS)
Mod
Duration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Levels:
Beautiful Blossoms: 33/31+ points
Read 21
TASKS:
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
Without a Brew by Ellie Alexander 3/20/2023 (1)
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book from any Historical genre.
Historical Fiction
Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers 3/31/2023 (1)
Murder at Ochre Court by Alyssa Maxwell 5/5/2023 (1)
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book that is a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
Murder at Chateau Sur Mer by Alyssa Maxwell 3/25/2023 ( Gilded Newport Mysteries) (1)
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt? by Gare Thompson 4/23/2023 (1)
Salted Caramel Killer by Summer Prescott 4/29/2023 (1)
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt? by Gare Thompson 4/23/2023 (2)
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
Blueprint for Love by Henriette Gyland 3/26/2023 (1)
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book with a Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
by Rosie A. Point 4/26/2023 (1)18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
Suspense
Forests, Fishing & Forgery by Tonya Kappes 3/29/2023 (1)
Death, Taxes, and Green Tea Ice Cream byDiane Kelly 5/30/2023 (1)
ROMANCE
Tricky Twenty-Two by Janet Evanovich 4/10/2023 (1)
Turbo Twenty-Three by Janet Evanovich 4/19/2023 (1)
Living the Vida Lola by Melissa Bourbon 4/26/2023 (1)
Last Gasp by S.C. Wynne 5/3/2023 (1)
Murder by the Book by Lauren Elliott 5/9/2023 (1)
Last Date by S.C. Wynne 5/13/2023 (1)
Body at Buccaneer's Bay by Josh Lanyon 5/14/2023 (1)
Last Chance by S.C. Wynne 5/24/2023 (1)
Boyfriend Goals by Riley Hart 5/28/2023 (1)
Tart and Sweet by Amy Lane 5/31/2023 (1)
PARANORMAL
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher 4/22/2023 (1)
Picture Books
Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff 5/25/2023 (1)
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
Peter Rabbit: Hello Peter! by Beatrix Potter 3/28/2023 (1)
The Snowman Killer by Wendy Meadows 4/4/2023 (1)
Pawsitively Poisonous by Melissa Erin Jackson 4/5/2023 (1)
Requiem for Mr. Busybody by Josh Lanyon 4/23/2023 (1)
Salted Caramel Killer by Summer Prescott 4/29/2023 (1)
Strange Medicine by S.C. Wynne 5/19/2023 (1)
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
I'll Stop the World by Lauren Thoman 3/27/2023. Published in April 1, 2023 (1)
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
I'll Stop the World by Lauren Thoman 3/27/2023 Published in April 1, 2023 (2)
🐥🌸Reading The Seasons - Spring🌸🐥Duration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Spring Fling: 16-30 points
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
Total Points: 45
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
(+1) Beauty and the Clockwork Beast by Nancy Campbell Allen [newlywed couple and a wedding in the epilogue] (4/7)
(+1) Paris is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay [wedding] (4/30)
3. Spring Fever
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
(+1) The Last Grand Duchess by Bryn Turnbull [restless] (4/21)
(+1) Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco [increased sexual appetite] (5/8)
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
(+1) Dance Upon The Air by Nora Roberts (4/20)
(+1) A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn (6/10)
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
(+1) Written in Blood by Chris Carter [Robert] (5/5)
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
(+1) Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas [January 1, 1994[ (5/17)
(+1) [book:Girls of Flight City|58536030] by Lorraine Heath [April 5, 2022] (5/21)
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
(+1) When It Falls Apart by Catherine Bybee [first born son] (5/24)
(+1) Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff [Jewish characters] (6/5)
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
(+1) What Angels Fear by C.S. Harris [Historical Fiction/Historical Mystery] (4/12)
(+1) Well Played by Jen DeLuca [Shakespeare mentioned] (4/21)
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
Forget What You Know by Christina Dodd (3/24)
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
(+1) House of Secrets by Darcy Coates (3/26)
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
(+1) A Cup of Silver Linings by Karen Hawkins (4/29)
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
(+3) The Switch by Beth O'Leary (5/9)
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
(+1) A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas [Amarantha - High Queen of Prythian] (5/24)
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
(+3) Willowleaf Lane by RaeAnne Thayne (3/30)
(+3) Under an Alaskan Sky by Jennifer Snow (4/26)
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
(+1) Scarlet by Marissa Meyer (4/3)
(+1) It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey (5/31)
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
(+1) Burn You Twice by Mary Burton [Romance/Suspense] (4/11)
(+1) The Vanishing by Jayne Ann Krentz [Romantic Suspense] (5/13)
(+1) Kingdom of the Feared by Kerri Maniscalco [Romance/Paranormal] (5/17)
(+1) Divine Justice by David Baldacci [Suspense] (5/28)
(+1) Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner [suspense] (6/1)
(+1) A Hope Divided by Alyssa Cole [romance] (6/14)
(+1) Episode Thirteen by Craig DeLouie [paranormal] (6/15)
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
(+1) The Rom-Com Agenda by Jayne Denker (3/28)
(+1) Ripples in Time by Julie McElwain (4/20)
(+1) The Girl from Guernica by Karen Robards (5/5)
(+1) Grace Under Fire by Julie Garwood (5/16)
(+1) The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti by Jennifer Probst (6/7)
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
(+1) A Pressing Engagement by Anna Lee Huber [published May 17, 2016] (5/10)
(+1) A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas [published May 6, 2016] (6/17)
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
(+3) Gigi, Listening by Chantel Guertin [published March 28, 2023] (5/31)
FINISHED!!!! Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Object: The aim of the challenge is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter. A special badge is given to the winner.
Levels:
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
Total All Points: 182/31+
Total Part One: 37
Total Part Two: 145
Read books for the tasks listed below. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.
1. Spring Fling (0)
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
☑️ 2. Spring: The season of new beginnings (8)
X 🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
A Wedding in Haiti Julia Alvarez (A wedding) 03/20/23
Ellen Foster Kaye Gibbons (Ellen leaves an abusive home and goes into foster care) 04/16/23
A Fatal Family Feast (Farm-to-Fork 6) Lynn Cahoon (A wedding) 04/16/23
Murder on an Irish Farm (Irish Village Mystery 8) Carlene O'Connor (A wedding) 04/27/23
The Year of Cecily (From Sunset Park, with Love 1) Lisa Lin (A wedding) 05/04/23
The Hole Hiroko Oyamada (the MC and her husband move to a new home) 05/12/23
American Panda Gloria Chao (Mei’s brother gets married) 06/01/23
Boyfriend Material (London Calling Book 1) Alexis Hall (new relationship) 06/20/23
3. Spring Fever (6)
X 🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
The Ghost and Mrs. McClure (Haunted Bookshop 1) Alice Kimberly (Penelope has a lot of sexual fantasies) 03/20/23
A Good Day to Pie (Pies Before Guys 2) Misha Popp (a few characters are sneaking around and having sex) 04/25/23
Violeta Isabel Allende (Violeta becomes a very passionate woman) 05/06/23
Get It Together (The Undead Detective Agency 1) Shelby Rhodes (Octavius is very randy) 05/12/23
Camp Zero Michelle Min Sterling (Rose becomes very restless at the remote settlement) 05/14/23
Dropped Dead Stitch (A Knitting Mystery 7) Maggie Sefton (Kelly and Mack have an increased sexual appetite) 06/11/23
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover). (0)
Ex.
☑️ 4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring. (4)
X 🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea Axie Oh 04/02/23
Z is for Zachariah Robert C. O'Brien 04/12/23
The House in the Pines Ana Reyes 05/08/23
The Girls I've Been Tess Sharpe 06/02/23
☑️ 5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America (5)
X 🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
Where the Heart Is Billie Letts (Novalee Nation) 04/02/23
In the Hall with the Knife (Clue Mystery 1) Diana Peterfreund (Orchid McKee) 06/10/23
In the Study with the Wrench (Clue Mystery 1) Diana Peterfreund (Orchid McKee) 06/11/23
In the Ballroom with the Candlestick (Clue Mystery 3) Diana Peterfreund (Orchid McKee) 06/12/23
Bill Bryson's African Diary Bill Bryson 06/14/23
☑️ 6. April Fool's Day (2)
X 🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year)
My Oxford Year Julia Whelan (April 24, 2018) 03/24/23
X 🐥 OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
The Tobacco Wives Adele Myers (Pub. Mar 1, 2022) 04/22/23
☑️ 7. Passover (2)
X 🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character
Fleece, Navi, Dead: Book #16 in the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series (Kiki Lowenstein 16) Joanna Campbell Slan 03/29/23
X 🐥 OR where the MC is the first born son.
Demon Copperhead Barbara Kingsolver (Damon aka Demon was the first born son) 04/22/23
☑️ 8. Easter (2)
X 🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated
Mrs Harris Goes To New York Paul Gallico (Harry goes to the White House Easter Celebration) 04/21/23
X 🐥 OR from the Christian genre.
Atzi's Flowers: Imagining the story before the Legend of the Poinsettia Carol Lynn Mitchell 03/28/23
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
☑️ 9. Shakespeare Day (UK) (5)
X 🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare
The Comedy of Errors William Shakespeare 05/27/23
X 🐥 OR where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text
(p. 64 “. . .’Every man has his fault, and honesty is his,’ she said ‘Shakespeare.’ . . .”) - Lost and Fondue (Cheese Shop Mystery 2) Avery Aames 04/05/23
X🐥 OR a book from any Historical genre.
Murder at the Dolphin Hotel Helena Dixon (Historical Fiction Cozy Mystery 1930s) 03/27/23
Trespasses Louise Kennedy (set during “The Troubles” in Ireland) 05/04/23
84, Charing Cross Road Helene Hanff (a memoir that takes place in the mid-20th century) 05/15/23
10. Cinco De Mayo (3)
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas
X 🐥 or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
Deep Fried Revenge (Farm-To-Fork 5) Lynn Cahoon 04/11/23
Murder in an Irish Cottage (Irish Village Mystery 5) Carlene O'Connor 04/13/23
Dyer Consequences (A Knitting Mystery 5) Maggie Sefton 06/08/23
Continued on Part Two
Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Spring Fling: 16-30 points
17/16+ completed
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning:
Âşık Kadınlar (Women As Lovers) by Elfriede Jelinek (The MC gets married and has a baby) 5/1/23
3. Spring Fever
🐥 Read a book where a character has an increased sexual appetite:
Bende Ölen Sensin (Turkish literature) by Irmak Zileli 4/14/23
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES:
Çocukluk (Childhood / The Copenhagen Trilogy, #1) by Tove Ditlevsen 5/15/23
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name:
Cuma ya da Pasifik Arafı (Friday, or, The Other Island) by Michel Tournier 3/29/23 (MC: Robinson)
6. April Fool's Day (1 point)
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year):
Porselen Bir Mevzu (Turkish literature) by Gökçe Bilgin 3/25/23
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character:
Ordener Sokağı Labat Sokağı (Rue Ordener, Rue Labat) by Sarah Kofman 3/31/23
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated:
Berlin'in Nar Çiçeği (Garnet of Berlin) by Füruzan 4/9/23
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book from any Historical genre:
Aile Sözlüğü (Family Lexicon) by Natalia Ginzburg 4/15/23
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas
🐥 or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window:
Scion of the Fox (The Realms of Ancient, #1) by S.M. Beiko 5/25/23
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day (3 points)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
O Asla Geri Gelmeyecek (Never Coming Back) by Hans Koppel 3/26/23
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character or author named Victoria:
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab 5/4/23
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
İtiraf Ediyorum (Confessions) by Jaume Cabré 5/27/23
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
Plaj (The Beach) by Cesare Pavese 4/6/23
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING:
Üç Aynalı Kırk Oda (Turkish literature) by Murathan Mungan (Genre: Suspense) 4/20/23
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The):
Possession (Steel Brothers Saga, #3) by Helen Hardt 5/10/23
20. Spring Books (1 point)
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date:
Bundan Sonra Her Şey Biziz (Do Not Say We Have Nothing) by Madeleine Thien (First published on May 31, 2016) 3/26/23
Mod
Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Points: 12
Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points Complete
Spring Fling: 16-30 points
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
1 pt. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Restless and daydreamer) 3/23/23
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
1 pt. Almost There by Farrah Rochon 5/31/23
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
3 pts. The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson's Mother) 6/17/23
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
1 pt. Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll (Characters who are queens) 5/15/23
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
3 pts. Batman Curse of the White Knight by Sean Murphy (Batman is adopted father to Dick Grayson) 5/19/23
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
1 pt. Teen Titans: Robin by Kami Garcia 5/17/23
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
1 pt. The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan 5/10/23
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
1 pt. Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi (Published 3/27/18) 5/4/23
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Reading The Seasons - SpringMarch 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
49 of 31+ Complete
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
1 pt🔹Never Vie for a Viscount - Regina Scott - 4/9/23 - RS
1 pt🔹Advise and Consent - Allen Drury - 5/5/23 - AD
1 pt🔹War Dances - Sherman Alexie - 5/10/23 - AS
1 pt🔹A Conspiracy in Belgravia - Sherry Thomas - 5/11/23 - ST
1 pt🔹The Thursday Murder Club - Richard Osman - 5/18/23 - RO
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
1 pt🔹Badlands - Jill Sorenson - 4/5/23 - Owen
1 pt🔹The Lost Key - Catherine Coulter - 4/6/3 - Nicholas
1 pt🔹One of Us Is Next - Karen M. McManus - 4/14/23 - Bronwyn
1 pt🔹Diablo Mesa - Douglas Preston- 4/19/23 - Nora
1 pt🔹Thunderhead - Douglas Preston - 4/23/23 - Nora
1 pt🔹Dead Simple - Peter James - 5/3/23 - Roy
1 pt🔹Sharks in the Time of Saviors - Kawai Strong Washburn - 5/6/23 - Noah
1 pt🔹Heartbeat Braves - Pamela Sanderson - 5/9/2 - Rayanne
1 pt🔹Chilled - Kendra Elliot - 5/14/23 - Brynn
1 pt🔹Do or Die - Suzanne Brockmann - 5/21/23 - Ian
1 pt🔹Weekend Warriors - Fern Michaels - 5/29/23 - Nikki
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
1 pt🔹A Girl Called Samson - Amy Harmon - 4/4/23 - orig pub Apr 01, 2023
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
1 pt🔹Exodus - Leon Uris - 5/12/23
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
1 pt🔹Murder on Mulberry Bend - Victoria Thompson - 3/25/23 - #5 Gaslight Mysteries
1 pt🔹The Bitterroots C.J. Box - 4/30/23 - #5 Highway Quartet
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
3 pt🔹The Librarian of Burned Books - Brianna Labuskes - 4/12/23
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
1 pt🔹Anne Boleyn: A King's Obsession - Alison Weir - 3/26/23
1 pt🔹Jane Seymour: The Haunted Queen - Alison Weir - 3/29/23
1 pt🔹Katheryn Howard: The Scandalous Queen - Alison Weir - 4/11/23
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
1 pt🔹I've Got Your Number - Sophie Kinsella - 3/23/23
1 pt🔹Survival Instinct - Fiona Quinn - 3/24/23
1 pt🔹Stolen - Kelley Armstrong - 3/30/23
1 pt🔹The Sun Sister - Lucinda Riley - 4/1/23
1 pt🔹Not All Bastards Are from Vienna - Andrea Molesini - 4/2/23
1 pt🔹In the Land of the Long White Cloud - Sarah Lark - 4/13/23
1 pt🔹Resistance Women - Jennifer Chiaverini - 4/15/23
1 pt🔹Paradise - Judith McNaught - 4/28/23
1 pt🔹Seduce Me at Sunrise - Lisa Kleypas - 5/4/23
1 pt🔹In Cold Blood - Truman Capote - 5/31/23
1 pt🔹Gone with the Wind - Margaret Mitchell - 6/2/23
1 pt🔹Separation of Power - Vince Flynn - 6/12/23
1 pt🔹Stray Trouble - D.L. Keur - 6/12/23
1 pt🔹Ice Planet Barbarians - Ruby Dixon - 6/12/23
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023
1 pt🔹Lover Arisen - J.R. Ward - 3/22/23
Apr 05, 2022
1 pt🔹Unleashed - Cherrie Lynn - 3/24/23
Apr 21, 2009
1 pt🔹Death in Kew Gardens - Jennifer Ashley - 4/19/23
Jun 04, 2019
1 pt🔹The Survivors Club - Lisa Gardner - 4/20/23 - orig pub May 21, 2002
1 pt🔹His Majesty's Hope - Susan Elia MacNeal - 4/2/23 - orig pub May 14, 2013
1 pt🔹The Killer - Tom Wood - 4/22/23 - orig pub Apr 13, 2010
1 pt🔹A Master of Djinn P. Djèlí Clark - 4/24/23 - orig pub May 11, 2021
1 pt🔹The Layover - Lacie Waldon - 5/8/23 - orig pub Jun 15, 2021
1 pt🔹The Bishop's Pawn - Steve Berry - 5/15/23 - orig pub Mar 20, 2018
Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
Read: 0/31+
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
Book: Gregor the Overlander
Author: Suzanne Collins
Read: 3/30/2023
Fits: MC is the first born son, he has a little sister.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
Book: The Appalachian Trail
Author: Philip D'Anieri
Read: 4/4/2023
Fits: MPG is History
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
Book: Gilded
Author: Marissa Meyer
Read: 4/8/2023
Fits: There is a librarian in the story.
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
Book: Still Life
Author: Louise Penny
Read: 3/30/2023
Fits: Set in Canada
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
Book: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Author: Rachel Joyce
Read: 4/6/2023
Fits: MC is a father
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
Read: 81/31+
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
1 pt {Wedding} Of Beast and Beauty - Chanda Hahn 3/29/23
1 pt {Birth of a City} The City We Became - N.K. Jemisin 3/26/23
3. Spring Fever.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
3 pts Zaan - Kat Mizera 3/20/23
1 pt Uncharted Waters - Sally Hepworth 4/26/23
1 pt Made for Me - Kathryn R. Biel 5/22/23
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
pt The Garden - Tomi Adeyemi 4/8/23
1 pt Hazel and Gray - Nic Stone 5/10/23
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
1 pt {Reginald Wright} The Tangled Woods - Emily Raboteau 4/17/23
1 pt {Bruce Wayne} Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth - Grant Morrison 5/19/23
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
1 pt Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops - Jen Campbell {1.1.2012} 4/6/23
1 pt Fielder's Choice - Pamela Aares {4.13.2014} 4/12/23
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
1 pt {Shakespeare Mentioned} Mrs. Dalloway - Virginia Woolf 4/9/23
1 pt {Historical Fiction} What the Dead Know - Nghi Vo 4/10/23
1 pt {HF} Out of the Mirror, Darkness - Garth Nix 4/10/28
1 pt {HF} The Tiger Came to the Mountains - Silvia Moreno-Garcia 4/12/23
1 pt {HF} Bloody Summer - Carmen Maria Machado 4/24/23
1 pt {HF} The Dance Hall Wife - Cici Cordelia 4/25/23
1 pt Bride for Elijah - Kay P. Dawson 5/1/23
1 pt {HF} My Evil Mother - Margaret Atwood 5/5/23
1 pt {HF} Naomi's Gift - Martha Hall Kelly 5/16/23
1 pt {HF} Landing - Olivia Hawker 5/16/23
1 pt {HF} A Wild Rose - Fiona Davis 5/17/23
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
1 pt {Into Shadows #5} Undercover - Tamsyn Muir 4/10/23
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
1 pt There's a Giant Trapdoor Spider Under Your Bed - Edgar Cantero 4/13/23
1 pt Maid for the Rock Star - Demelza Carlton 4/26/23
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
1 pt Night of the Living Rez - Morgan Talty 4/14/23
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
1 pt Upgrade - Blake Crouch 4/1/23
1 pt Oak Avenue - Brandi Reeds 4/17/23
1 pt Miao Dao - Joyce Carol Oates 4/17/23
3 pts The Candles Are Burning - Veronica G. Henry 4/9/23
3 pts Hannah-Beast - Jennifer McMahon 4/13/23
1 pt Three Wishes - Liane Moriarty 5/2/23
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
1 pt {Queen} The Princess Diaries - Meg Cabot 4/19/23
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
3 pts The Pain Hunter - Jeffery Deaver 4/12/23
1 pt Execution Day - Jeffery Deaver 4/12/23
1 pt The Last Final Girl - Stephen Graham Jones 4/16/23
3 pts The Wehrwolf - Alma Katsu 4/27/23
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
1 pt {Romance} Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 1 - Bisco Hatori 3/23/23
1 pt {Romantic Suspense} Yuletide Protector - Jane Blythe 3/27/23
1 pt {Romance} Thrown By Love - Pamela Aares 4/3/23
1 pt {Suspense} Buried - Jeffery Deaver 4/6/23
1 pt {Suspense} Wildlife - Jeff VanderMeer 4/21/23
1 pt {Sus} All My Darkest Impulses - Lisa Unger 4/25/23
1 pt {Sus} Fog Descending - Lisa Unger 4/25/23
1 pt {Sus} Circling the Drain - Lisa Unger 4/25/23
1 pt {Sus} Love the Way You Lie - Lisa Unger 4/25/23
1 pt {Sus} His Happy Place - Zakiya Dalila Harris 4/27/23
1 pt {Sus} Belle Mer - Luanne Rice 4/27/23
1 pt {Sus} Catch Her in a Lie - Jess Lourey 4/27/23
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING
1 pt Persephone - Lev Grossman 4/6/23
1 pt The Six Deaths of the Saint - Alix E. Harrow 4/6/23
1 pt Stag - Karen Russell 4/7/23
1 pt The Sleep Tight Motel - Lisa Unger 4/13/23
1 pt Sixty-One Seconds - Jeffery Deaver 4/13/23
1 pt The Remedy - Adam Haslett 4/17/23
1 pt Isaac's Storm - Erik Larson 4/22/23
1 pt A Spirited Tail - Leighann Dobbs 4/20/23
1 pt Red - Calvin Demmer 4/25/23
1 pt Stockholm - Catherine Steadman 4/27/23
1 pt The Princess Game - Soman Chainani 5/10/23
1 pt Shell Game - Rumaan Alam 4/27/23
1 pt In the Heart of the Fire - Dean Koontz 4/28/23
1 pt Surprise Ending - Jeffery Deaver 5/2/23
1 pt Photographing the Dead - Dean Koontz 5/3/23
1 pt The Praying Mantis Bride - Dean Koontz 5/3/23
1 pt Red Rain - Dean Koontz 5/4/23
1 pt The Prince and the Troll - Rainbow Rowell 5/10/23
1 pt I Choose Darkness - Jenny Lawson 5/10/23
1 pt Resting Scrooge Face - Meghan Quinn 5/12/23
1 pt Slow Burner - Laura Lippman 5/15/23
1 pt Shadow Kill - David Caris 6/1/23
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Goal: 34/31+
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
3. Spring Fever
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
1 point - The Discipline, Volume 1: The Seduction - Peter Milligan - 05/23/23 - Melissa Peake has an increased sexual appetite.
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
1 point - A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future - David Attenborough & Jonnie Hughes - 05/11/23
1 point - Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood - Trevor Noah - 05/25/23
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
1 point - Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore – The Complete Screenplay - J.K. Rowling & Steve Kloves - 04/09/23 - Newt Scamander
1 point - King of Scars - Leigh Bardugo - 04/17/23 - Nina Zenik
1 point - A hullaházi skandalum - Gyula Böszörményi - 04/23/23 - Richárd Ambrózy
1 point - In a Sunburned Country - Bill Bryson - 05/22/23 - Bill Bryson
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
1 point - The Storm Sister - Lucinda Riley - 04/06/23 - Historical Fiction
1 point - A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe - Mark Dawidziak - 04/28/23 - History
1 point - The Shadow Sister - Lucinda Riley - 05/14/23 - Historical Fiction
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
3 points - The Mephisto Club - Tess Gerritsen - 03/31/23 - Jane Rizzoli
3 points - Reef Road - Deborah Goodrich Royce - 05/04/23 - Linda Alonso
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
3 points - King Of Spies - Mark Millar - 04/26/23 - Roland King
3 points - Dead On Time - W.L. Knightly - 05/06/23 - Whit Filmore
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
1 point - Our Lady of Alice Bhatti - Mohammed Hanif - 03/25/23 - black snake
1 point - Red Wine and Roses - S.J. McCoy - 04/08/23 - red roses
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
1 point - Astonishing X-Men, Vol. 4: Unstoppable - Joss Whedon - 03/26/23 - Graphic Novels
1 point - Astonishing X-Men, Vol. 5: Ghost Box - Warren Ellis - 03/30/23 - Superheroes
1 point - Astonishing X-Men, Vol. 6: Exogenetic - Warren Ellis - 04/23/23 - Graphic Novels
1 point - The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and - Michael E. Gerber - 05/08/23 - Nonfiction
1 point - Transgender History: The Roots of Today's Revolution - Susan Stryker - 05/16/23 - Nonfiction
1 point - Kentucky Straight: Stories - Chris Offutt - 05/26/23 - Short Stories
1 point - Bloodline - Jess Lourey - 05/24/2023 - Suspense
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
1 point - The Sandman: Act I - Dirk Maggs & Neil Gaiman - 04/05/23
1 point - In Love & Pajamas: A Collection of Comics about Being Yourself Together - Catana Chetwynd - 04/30/23
1 point - The Sandman: Act II - Dirk Maggs & Neil Gaiman - 05/04/23
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Points: 20
Levels:
Spring Fling: 16-30 points
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
1pt💜More Than A Game - Bella Matthews, 4/7/23 -- wedding
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
3pt💚
- Chantal Fernando, 4/3/233pt💚
- Chantal Fernando, 5/14/234. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
1pt💜Meet Me in the Blue - A.M. Johnson, 6/19/23 -- Rook
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
1pt💜Timeless - Devney Perry, 4/11/23 -- Lark Cove #5
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
1pt💜Until May - Aurora Rose Reynolds, 5/23/23
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
3pt💚The Last Thing He Needs - J.H. Knight, 4/15/23
3pt💚Unnecessary Roughness - Rheland Richmond, 4/27/23
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
1pt💜Beyond the Game - Kaylee Ryan, 5/18/23 -- Sports Romance
1pt💜Answering Atlas - Chantal Fernando, 5/20/23 -- Romance
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
1pt💜Returning Home - Kelly Elliott, 6/5/23
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
1pt💜Tutoring the Player - Rebecca Jenshak, 5/28/23 -- 3/29/22
Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Levels:
Spring Fling: 16-30 points
Completed 18 tasks + 4 bonuses DONE with 22 points.
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
Baby for my Billionaire Enemy: An Age Gap Romance by Jade Styles 4/9/23 4stars (new baby)3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
Next Door Player (The Rebel Players) by Clarissa McKay 4/17/23 4stars (Caden and Daria both want more and are restless + bonus most of cover is bare skin))4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
Always and Furever by Eryn Scott in anthology
The Little Shop of Murders by J. New, Millie Ravensworth, A.C.F. Bookens, Geraldine Moorkens Byrne, Rachel McLean, Diane Kelly, Nikki Knight, London Lovett, Lise McClendon, Flora McGowan, Kathryn Mykel, Eryn Scott, Debbie Young, Victoria Tait, Carlene O’Connor 4/11/23 4stars (E S)5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner 4/16/23 4.5stars (R - Rosanne)6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) (share the dates).
Royal Caleva: Gabriel (Royal Caleva #1) by Nancy Herkness 4/23/23 4stars (4/25/23)7. Passover
🐥 Read a book where the MC is the first born son.
Just Beachy (A Barefoot William/Sunkissed Key novel Book 1) by Kate Angell 4/2/23 5stars (Max has two sisters)8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text
#TagMe for Murder (Trending Topic Mysteries, #2) by Sarah E. Burr 5/10/23 4stars (Kindle location 2217 - Shakespeare, the bard behind the Merchant of Venice)10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas
Betting on a Good Luck Cowboy (Star Valley, #2) by Sara Richardson 5/23/23 4stars (Lyric, Tess drinking them at the cafe so someone mixed them up)11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
The Playboy Prince and the Nanny (The Princes of Marazur Book 1) by Donna Alward 5/3/23 4stars (Rose - Kindle location 556 - Instead she went to her window and opened it, letting in the perfumed night air.)12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
The Doctor's Twin Secrets (Forbidden Doctors) by Sofia T Summers 4/14/23 4stars (page 263 - Gypsy staggered in drenched)13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery #1 by Ruth J. Hartman 4/28/23 4stars (Jillian Wells, Molly's best friend)14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
Down the Aisle (Book Four in the Guiding Emily Series) by Barbara Hinske 4/13/23 4stars (bonus - Emily MC; also Martha, Gina and others)15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book set in Canada.
Finding Healing: Rainbow Haven Beach Prequel by Sylvia Price 4/30/23 3stars (Ottawa and Nova Scotia)16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
A Friendly Wager: A Secret Baby, Fake Engagement Romance (High Stakes Book 2) by Ajme Williams 4/30/23 4stars17. Spring Color Trends 2023 (Chip, Bud and Bo - Bo is MC)
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
Digging Up Daisy (A Mainely Murder Mystery #1) by Sherry Lynn 4/4/23 4stars (pink flowers; azure (blue) sky)18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
Bear With Me Now by Katie Shepard 4/24/23 4stars (R - Romance)19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
Ride for Glory (North Oak #8) by Ann Hunter 4/8/23 3stars (R)20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023. (March 28, 2023)
One More Time for Joy (Paradise Valley, #3) by Amy Lillard 4/1/23 4stars
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TLC | Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: Mar 20, 2023 - Jun 21, 2023
Goals: Super Seasonal: 5-15 points | Spring Fling: 16-30 points | Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
Progress: 3/31+ Points
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1. Spring Fling
Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
3. Spring Fever
Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
6. April Fool's Day
Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
7. Passover
Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
10. Cinco De Mayo
Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
🐥🐥 BONUS: The MC is a mother.
Mimik | Sebastian Fitzek | 384P | 4/6/23
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
16. Father's Day
Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
18. SPRING
Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
19. SPRING
Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
20. Spring Books
Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
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The Lost ChallengesReading The Seasons - Spring 2023
Duration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Progress: 19 out of 31
Levels:
Spring Fling: 16-30 points
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
Object: The aim of the challenge is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter. A special badge is given to the winner.
Read books for the tasks listed below. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task PLUS an additional 2 points for each bonus task. The book must work for the task and the bonus to receive the 2 extra points.
Please keep a record of your points total at the top of your post.
Challenge Rules
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TASKS:1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
+1: Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce - ***** - 4/9/2023 - 352 Pages
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
+1: Dukes Prefer Blondes by Loretta Chase - ***** - 3/27/2023 - 372 Pages
+1: Under the Boardwalk by Carly Phillips - **** - 4/11/2023 - 271 Pages
+1: Fake It Till You Bake It by Jamie Wesley - **** - 4/14/2023 - 336 Pages
+1: Pale Blue Dot by Erin Mallon - *** - 4/16/2023 - 91 Pages
+1: Half Spent Was the Night by Ami McKay - ***** - 3/24/2023 - 112 Pages
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES:
+1: The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman - ***** - 3/25/2023 - 422 Pages
+1: You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism by Amber Ruffin - 3/28/2023 - 215 Pages
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
+1: The Witches of New York by Ami McKay - ***** - 3/23/2023 - 529 Pages - Beatrice Dunn
+1: Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult - ***** - 4/24/2023 - 464 Pages - Olivia
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
+1: Mending Places by Denise Hunter - **** - 3/23/2023 - 324 Pages - Published Feb 1st, 2004
+1: Bite the Bullet by L.A. Banks - **** - 4/12/2023 - 349 Pages - Published Sep 01, 2008
+1: Round Robin by Jennifer Chiaverini - **** - 4/18/2023 - 304 Pages - Published April 4, 2000
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
+1: How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe by Thomas Cahill - ** - 4/3/2023 - 246 Pages
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
+1: I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara - ***** - 4/15/2023 - 352 Pages
+1: Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood by Lisa Damour - **** - 4/7/2023 - 352 Pages
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
+1: You Do You: How to Be Who You Are and Use What You've Got to Get What You Want by Sarah Knight - ***** - 3/20/2023 - 299 Pages
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
+1: Artificial Condition by Martha Wells - ***** - 4/4/2023 - 158 Pages - Genre Science Fiction
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The):
+1: No Land's Man by Aasif Mandvi - **** - 4/13/2023 - 192 Pages
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Finished (I think I got the points right this time lol but I just realized I was still shorting myself-fixed it before posting)Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
44/31+
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Spring Fling: 16-30 points
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
A wedding-Murder at the Vineyard Inn Dani Simms 3/22/23
3. Spring Fever
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
1 pt. Daydreamer-A Case of Vengeful Vows Lily Rose Lane 3/28/23
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
RA-Watch Out for Murder Ravyn Amara 3/26/23
ST-Murder in the Gallery Sydney Tate 4/7/23
TD-Murder If You Cheese Tracy Donley 4/19/23
EA-[Do's and Donuts|136268034] Emma Ainsley 4/24/23
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
Olive-A Fine Point of Murder Thea Cambert 3/23/23
Ivy-The Incorruptible Ivy Jackson and the Museum Murder Rosie A. Point 4/7/23
Belle-Caramel Macchiato Murder Laura Pauling 4/18/23
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
3/1/21-Escape from Hiding Courtney McFarlin 3/22/23
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
Fiona quotes Shakespeare-A Flicker of a Doubt Daryl Wood Gerber 3/29/23
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
Marissa made-A Dead Ringer Joy Patrick 4/13/23
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
1 pt. Double-Crossed Bones S.C. Merritt 4/20/23
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
1 pt. The Bark of Zorro Kathleen Y'Barbo 4/4/23
1 pt. Death by Chocolate Marshmallow Pie Sarah Graves 4/21/23
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
1 pt. Lissa-Curds of Prey Korina Moss 3/28/23
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
MC Phee is a mother 1+ 2 bonus pts. Strike Out 4 Murder J.C. Eaton 3/21/23
1 pt. Marissa is MC Lilly's mom-An Inheritance to Die For Joy Patrick 4/13/23
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
Set in Canada-Snowed in for Murder Lynda Brunelle 4/8/23
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
Ryan-Zoning, Zealots & Ziplines Tonya Kappes 3/23/23 1 pt.
Capone-Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust Mindy Quigley 4/14/23 1 pt.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
Pink cupcake-
Harper Lin 3/24/23Azure sky/water-
Danielle Collins, Millie Briggs 4/12/2318. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
A Scoop of Trouble Kathleen Suzette 3/27/23
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
3 pts. pub 3/28/23-Witch Way Out Cate Conte 3/30/23
3 pts. pub 3/28/23 Four Charming Spells Lynn Cahoon 3/31/23
3 pts. pub 4/1/23 Little Shop of Murders J. New 4/1/23
3 pts. pub 4/4/23 Eat, Drink and Drop Dead T.C. LoTempio 4/6/23
3 pts. pub 3/27/23 One Fell Soup Gretchen Allen 4/6/23
3 pts. pub 4/25/23 Paper Cuts Ellery Adams 4/10/23
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Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20, 2023 - April 28, 2023
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
Read: 65/31+
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
1 - A Vineyard Spring Katie Winters 3/24/23
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
1 - birth Mackinac Heritage Katie Winters 3/25/23
1 - Second Chance Romance Every Night Without You Violet Duke 4/15/23
3. Spring Fever
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
1 - The House on Cannon Beach RaeAnne Thayne 3/21/23
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
1- Ivy Fire Abby Brooks 3/26/23
1 -Brooke The Only One Melody Grace 4/26/23
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
1- published April 1, 2021 Bookshop by the Sea Denise Hunter 4/4/23
1 - April 28, 2020 The Heirloom Garden Viola Shipman 4/5/23
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
1 - Son Timid Devney Perry 4/17/23
1 - Son Tragic Devney Perry 4/17/23
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
1 - Nothing Bundt Trouble Ellie Alexander 4/3/23
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
1 - Strawberry Hill Catherine Anderson 3/23/23 (Mystic Creek #5)
1 - Timeless Devney Perry 4/19/23 (Lark Cove #5)
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
1 - Herons Landing JoAnn Ross 4/1/23
1 - Weyward Emilia Hart 4/10/23
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
1 - Bewitched Darynda Jones 3/22/23
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
1 - Things We Hide from the Light Lucy Score 3/27/23
1 - Sugar Pine Trail RaeAnne Thayne 4/25/23
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
3 - Once in a Lifetime Katie Winters 3/24/23
3 - Local Woman Missing Mary Kubica 4/2/23
3 - Tattered Devney Perry 4/17/23
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
1 - Mary Poppins P.L. Travers 4/15/23
3 - Silver Brewer L.B. Dunbar 4/21/23
3 - Silver Player L.B. Dunbar 4/24/23
3 - Silver Mayor L.B. Dunbar 4/27/23
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
1 -
The Sister Effect Susan Mallery 3/31/231 -
Where I Belong Heather B. Moore 4/16/231 -
Say You Love Me Heather B. Moore 4/16/2318. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
1 - Paranormal Betwixt Darynda Jones 3/21/23
1 - Sports You Had Your Chance, Lee Burrows Piper Rayne 4/6/23
1 - Romance Before That Night Violet Duke 4/14/23
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
1 - The Sea Glass Cottage RaeAnne Thayne 3/29/23
1 - Rough and Tumble Frankie Love 4/7/23
1 - Rough Deal Frankie Love 4/7/23
1 - Rough Waters Frankie Love 4/8/23
1 - Rough Enough Frankie Love 4/8/23
1 - Rough Justice Frankie Love 4/9/23
1 - Riverstar Tess Thompson 4/10/23
1 - Riverstorm Tess Thompson 4/12/23
1 - Silver Biker L.B. Dunbar 4/28/23
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
1 - May 23, 2022 Rough Patch Frankie Love 4/8/23
1 - April 29, 2013 Riverbend Tess Thompson 4/9/23
1 - April 18, 2017 Riversnow Tess Thompson 4/11/23
1 - May 17, 2022 Taken Lisa Marie Rice 4/12/23
3 - April 1, 2023 Windswept Way Irene Hannon 4/13/23
3 - April 6, 2023 Coach Devney Perry 4/22/23
3 - April 20, 2023 Unforgettable Willow Aster 4/23/23
Reading The Seasons - Spring - COMPLETEDDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Levels:
Spring Fling: 16-30 points
Completed: 20/20
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).:
My Bad - Lani Lynn Vale 4/23/23 Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.: The Innocent - Taylor Stevens 3/25/23
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.: The Hail You Say - Lani Lynn Vale 3/28/23 (Reed Hail)
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).: Wedding Night - Sophie Kinsella 3/20/23 (published April 23, 2013)
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.: The Healer's Apprentice - Melanie Dickerson 4/19/23
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.: Here Burns My Candle - Liz Curtis Higgs 6/17/23 (Historical Fiction Genre)
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.: One Chance, Fancy - Lani Lynn Vale 5/10/23 (Bear Bottom Guardians Series)
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.: It Starts with Us - Colleen Hoover 5/9/23
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.: How to Catch a Queen - Alyssa Cole 5/27/23 (a queen character)
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.: Keep Quiet - Lisa Scottoline 4/16/23
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).:
The Villa - Rachel Hawkins 4/28/2318. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.: The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times - Michelle Obama 6/6/23 (Non-fiction Genre)
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).: Peace Like a River - Leif Enger 5/29/23
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.: Silver Borne - Patricia Briggs 4/1/23 (published March 30, 2010)
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Reading The Seasons - SpringDuration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Level:
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
44/44 Completed. 66pts. Finished
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title. 1+1=2pts.
Spring in Sweetwater County-Ciara Knight 4/06/23
A Sprinkle of Spring-Melissa McClone 4/17/23
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning. 1pt.
Wedding:Take Me Away-Kelly Elliott 4/15/23
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).3pts.
Ex. Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines
Never Look Back-A.L. Jackson 4/19/23
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES. 1+1+1=3pts.
Toni Anderson-Cold Deceit 3/30/23
Elsie Silver-Flawless 4/12/23
Dan Alatorre-Double Blind 5/05/23
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name. 1+1+1+1=4pts.
Raheem Miller:Heart Stealer-Delaney Diamond 4/08/23
Olivia Knight:Love, Lies, and Suicide-Elle Gray 4/29/23
Nikki Hunt:Lost Angels-Stacy Green 5/02/23
Rita:Across the Horizon-Aly Martinez 5/18/23
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) 1+1+1+1=4pts.
4/2017:Hollywood Rage-M.Z. Kelly 3/23/23
4/2020:Just One Kiss-Layla Hagen 3/24/23
4/2020:Find Her Alive-Lisa Regan 4/03/23
4/2022:The House on the Hill-Elle Gray 4/20/23
OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or
a book from any Historical genre. 1pt.
Mistress of Rome-Kate Quinn 5/09/23
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas
or
a Series #5. Tell us the series name. 1+1+1=3pts.
Wildstone:The Summer Deal-Jill Shalvis 3/25/23
Amelia Storm:Storm's Wrath-Mary Stone 4/14/23
The Bradens & Montgomerys, Pleasant Hill - Oak Falls:Making You Mine-Melissa Foster 4/16/23
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother. 3+3+3+3+3=15pts.
Clare:Transfer-Aly Martinez 3/22/23
Jacqueline "Jack":Shot Girl-J.A. Konrath 4/12/23
Alyssa:All His Pretty Girls-Charly Cox 5/12/23
Jamie:Edge of Reason-Freya Barker 5/13/23
Kayla:Hold Me Close-Rosalind James 5/18/23
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.3+3+3=9pts.
John:The Mechanic-Tom Fowler 5/05/23
Jace:Make You Mine-Laura Pavlov 5/10/23
Cade:Heartless-Elsie Silver 5/12/23
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover). 1+1+1=3pts.
In a Jam-Kate Canterbary 4/16/23
Mothered-Zoje Stage 4/23/23
Yours Truly-Abby Jimenez 5/04/23
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S. 1+1+1=3pts.
Sports Romance:Dash: Rushing the Play-Kayley Loring 3/22/23
Suspense:Code Name: Libra-Janie Crouch 4/09/23
Romance:Made for You-Natasha Madison 5/01/23
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The). 1+1+1+1+1+1=6pts.
Sacred Serenity-Audrey Carlan 3/26/23
The Intern-Marni Mann 3/23/23
Night at the Asylum-Elle Gray 3/24/23
Rebound With Me-Kayley Loring 4/01/23
Girl Seven: Craved-Molly Black 4/02/23
Perfect Strangers-J.T. Geissinger 4/07/23
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023. 3+3+1+1+1=9pts.
3/28/23:Bad Mother-Mia Sheridan 4/03/23
4/06/23:Michael: The Hawthornes-Nicole Jacquelyn 4/16/23
4/26/11:Pray for Silence-Linda Castillo 4/21/23
6/05/22:The Missing Girls-Elle Gray 5/02/23
6/07/18:Follow Me Home-D.K. Hood 5/17/23
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Object: The aim of the challenge is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter. A special badge is given to the winner.
Read books for the tasks listed below. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task PLUS an additional 2 points for each bonus task. The book must work for the task and the bonus to receive the 2 extra points.
Please keep a record of your points total at the top of your post.
Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023
Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Spring Fling: 16-30 points
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points
TASKS:
1. Spring Fling
🐥 Read a book with the word SPRING in the title.
2. Spring: The season of new beginnings.
🐥 Read a book where there is a new beginning like a birth or wedding. Tell us the new beginning.
3. Spring Fever
The term “spring fever” refers to a both psychological and physiological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness, daydreaming, and increased sexual appetite. While the exact cause is unclear, scientists believe that increased light, more exercise, and more bare skin influence hormone levels.
🐥 Read a book where a character is restless, a daydreamer or has an increased sexual appetite.
-->BONUS: A lot of bare skin on the cover (show cover).
Ex.
4. Tornadoes are most common in the spring.
🐥 Read a book by an author whose initials are in TORNADOES.
5. The robin is often associated with Spring in North America
🐥 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ROBIN. Tell us the name.
6. April Fool's Day
🐥 Read a book published in April (of any year) OR on the 1st of any month (share the dates).
7. Passover
🐥 Read a book by a Jewish author or with a Jewish character OR where the MC is the first born son.
8. Easter
🐥 Read a book where Easter is celebrated OR from the Christian genre.
-->BONUS: An Easter item on the cover (show cover).
9. Shakespeare Day (UK)
🐥 Read a book/play by William Shakespeare or where Shakespeare is mentioned/quoted in the text or a book from any Historical genre.
10. Cinco De Mayo
🐥 Read a book where a character mixes up a pitcher of margaritas or a Series #5. Tell us the series name.
11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze.
🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover.
12. Get caught in a spring shower.
🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
-->BONUS An umbrella or towel on the cover (show cover).
13. Hug a librarian.
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
-->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover).
14. Mother's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
-->BONUS: The MC is a mother.
15. Victoria Day (CAN)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen OR a character or author named Victoria OR set in Canada.
16. Father's Day
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
-->BONUS: The MC is a father.
17. Spring Color Trends 2023
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow or Red colored item is found on the cover (show cover).
18. SPRING
🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
19. SPRING
🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
20. Spring Books
🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
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Challenge Rules
*Please post a partial list of the challenge when you sign up.
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task or letter
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.
*When you have finished, please re-post your whole challenge as a new message and MARK AS FINISHED or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge
(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)
Please use the TLC STANDARD RULES when participating in this challenge.
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