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Pinar Celebi (pinuccia) | 208 comments FINISHED

Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023

Spring Fling: 16-30 points
17/16+ completed

TASKS:

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

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

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
Plaj by Cesare Pavese

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


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Fantastic Pinar!


message 53: by Grace (new)

Grace | 1652 comments 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

Completed: 35
FINISHED

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)


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Ferenc (aeneth) | 2761 comments Finished!

Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023


Goal: 34/31+
Beautiful Blossoms: 31+ points

TASKS:
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

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

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

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
Our Lady of Alice Bhatti by Mohammed Hanif Red Wine and Roses (The Hamiltons, #1) by S.J. McCoy

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


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JoAnne | 59405 comments Mod
Way to go Grace and Ferenc!


message 56: by Anne (last edited Jun 02, 2023 06:28AM) (new)

Anne | 1452 comments Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: 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
The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont
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
Easter Bunny Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery, #19) by Leslie Meier

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
Dead Man Talking (Happily Everlasting, #1) by Jana Deleon

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
The Crime That Binds (Bookmobile Cat Mystery, #10) by Laurie Cass 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
From Bad to Wurst (Passport to Peril #10) by Maddy Hunter 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 Pub'd 4/25/2023


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JoAnne | 59405 comments Mod
Wonderful Anne!


message 58: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10229 comments Mod
FINISHED
Reading The Seasons - Spring
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).
The Fiesta Burger Murder (Burger Bar #1) by Rosie A. Point 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)


message 59: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59405 comments Mod
Great job Genevieve!


message 60: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne (joannemwct) | 1347 comments Done on post #36

Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: 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 by Jade Styles 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 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 Diane Kelly 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 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 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 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 #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 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 (Royal Duology, #1) by Donna Alward 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 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, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman 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 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 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 A Friendly Wager: A Secret Baby, Fake Engagement Romance (High Stakes Book 2) by Ajme Williams 4/30/23 4stars

17. 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 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 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 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 One More Time for Joy (Paradise Valley, #3) by Amy Lillard 4/1/23 4stars


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Reading The Seasons - Spring
March 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023

Levels:
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)


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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
Here For It (Love in New Orleans, #2) by Melanie Jacobson
1 - License to Date by Susan Hatler (5/2/23) - dress
License to Date (Better Date than Never, #6) by Susan Hatler
1 - The High School Reunion by Laura Burton (5/17/23) - dress
The High School Reunion A Snowdrop Valley Romantic Comedy (Surprised by Love Book 1) by Laura Burton
1 - From Me To You by Mary Carson (5/26/23) - jacket
From Me To You A Sweet Second Chance Forced Proximity Small Town RomCom Novella (The Anything Series) by Mary Carson
1 - Bria and the Billionaire's Kiss by Catelyn Meadows (5/30/23) - tie
Bria and the Billionaire's Kiss (Once Upon a Billionaire Book 9) by Catelyn Meadows
1 - The Last Chance Road Trip by Sara Jane Woodley (6/7/23) - car
The Last Chance Road Trip (Love in Mirror Valley #1.5) by Sara Jane Woodley
1 - Loving the Ladies' Man by Kristin Canary (6/11/23) - skirt
Loving the Ladies' Man (California Dreamin' #1) by Kristin Canary

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


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Kendra | 2670 comments Finished

Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: Mar. 20th, 2023 - June 21st, 2023

Levels:
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
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
Daughter of the Blood (The Black Jewels, #1) by Anne Bishop
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
The Queen’s Price (The Black Jewels, #12) by Anne Bishop (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


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Way to go Shash and Kendra!


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Melissa A | 1803 comments FINISHED!!!! Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: 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


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Melissa A | 1803 comments PART TWO - Points 145

☑️ 11. Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze. (1)
X 🐥 Read a book where a character opens a window.
Loretta Lynn - Coal Miner's Daughter Loretta Lynn (p. 45) 03/21/23

-->BONUS: An open window on the cover. Show cover. (6)
A Mother's Day Murder (Mount Abrams Mystery 1) Dee Ernst 04/21/23
Murder in an Irish Bookshop (Irish Village Mystery 7) Carlene O'Connor (p. 127) 04/25/23

12. Get caught in a spring shower. (2)
X 🐥 Read a book where a character gets rained on.
River Sing Me Home Eleanor Shearer (p. 49 “. . . it began to rain . . . her head was sodden . . .”) 03/26/23
Do or Diner (A Comfort Food Mystery 1) Christine Wenger (p. 103) 04/06/23

-->BONUS An umbrella (6)
Murder at an Irish Bakery: An Enchanting Irish Mystery (Irish Village Mystery 9) Carlene O'Connor (p. 71) 05/02/23
The Nanny Diaries (Nanny 1) Emma McLaughlin & Nina Kraus (p. 51) 06/04/2

🐥 OR towel on the cover (show cover).

☑️ 13. Hug a librarian. (1)
X 🐥 Read a book with a character who is a librarian or works in a library.
Uncommon Grounds (Maggy Thornton Mystery 1) Sandra Balzo (Maggy’s taxes are done by the town’s librarian) 03/27/23

X —->BONUS A book on the cover (show cover). (3)
May Day (Murder by the Month 1) Jess Lourey (Mira is a part-time librarian) 04/04/23

☑️ 14. Mother's Day (4)
X 🐥 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone Benjamin Stevenson (Audrey) 03/25/23
One Potato, Two Potato, Dead (Fork-to-Table Mystery 3) Lynn Cahoon (Ian visits his mother in England) 04/08/23
The House of Eve Sadeqa Johnson (Eleanor is close to her mother but does not get along with her boyfriend’s mother) 06/03/23
Fleece Navidad (A Knitting Mystery 6) Maggie Sefton (Claudia is a mother) 06/10/23

-->BONUS: The MC is a mother. (30)
A Wedding and a Funeral in Mecklenburg (Homeswappers 2) Adriana Licio (Etta) 03/22/23
Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris (Mrs ‘Arris 1) Paul Gallico 04/02/23
Little Secrets Jennifer Hillier (Marin) 04/16/23
Homicidal Ham and Eggs (Mad Egg Diner 4) Constance Barker (Sadie) 04/19/23
Bean There, Done That (Maggy Thorsen Mystery 3) Sandra Balzo 05/01/23
Violeta Isabel Allende 05/06/23
Murder at the Academy Awards: A Red Carpet Murder Mystery Joan Rivers (Max) 05/29/23
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers Jesse Q. Sutanto (Vera ) 06/01/23
Go as a River Shelley Read (Victoria) 06/07/23
Regretting You Colleen Hoover (Morgan) 06/19/23
Only Skein Deep (Knitting Mystery 15) Maggie Sefton (Kelly becomes a mother) 06/21/23

15. Victoria Day (CAN) (10)
🐥 Read a book with a character who is a queen

X 🐥 OR a character or author named Victoria
A Caribbean Mystery (Miss Marple 10) Agatha Christie (@51%) 04/08/23
Black Candle Women Diane Marie Brown (MC - Victoria) 05/02/23

X 🐥 OR set in Canada.
Baseball Bats for Christmas Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak 03/21/23
Corpse in the Carnations (Lethal Gardens 3) Dale Mayer 04/03/23
Evidence in the Echinacea (Lethal Gardens 5) Dale Mayer 04/28/23
Gun in the Gardenias (Lethal Gardens 7) Dale Mayer 05/04/23
Jewels in the Juniper (Lethal Gardens 10) Dale Mayer 05/07/23
Offed in the Orchids (Lethal Gardens 15) Dale Mayer 05/12/23
Quarry in the Quince (Lethal Gardens l7) Dale Mayer 05/14/23
Toes up in the Tulips (Lethal Gardens 20) Dale Mayer 05/19/22

☑️ 16. Father's Day (3)
X 🐥 Read a book with a character who is a father.
Death in a Budapest Butterfly (Hungarian Tea House Mystery 1) Julia Buckley (Janos, the MC’s father) 03/26/23
Very Veggie Murder (Papa Pacelli’s Pizzaria 3) Patti Benning (Uncle Tony is Darlene’s father) 06/09/23
Keep My Heart in San Francisco Amelia Diane Coombs (Chuck’s father Mr Wilson is a single dad) 06/18/23

-->BONUS: The MC is a father. (15)
Murder in Tuscany (Anthony and Oscar 1) T.A. Williams (Dan) 03/21/23
Murder in Chianti (Anthony and Oscar 2) T.A. Williams (Dan) 03/23/23
Love on the Coast (Wild Coast .05) Jennifer Snow (Callan) 04/22/23
Hope Never Dies (Obama Biden Mysteries 1) Andrew Shaffer (Obama/Biden) 04/28/23
The Art of Racing in the Rain Garth Stein (Denny) 05/14/23

☑️ 17. Spring Color Trends 2023 (6)
Azure, Pink, Black, Lavender, Yellow, Red
🐥 Read a book where an
Azure - A Lot Like Forever (Blue Moon Bay 3) Jennifer Snow 03/29/23
Pink - Arsenic in the Azaleas (Lovely Lethal Gardens 1) Dale Mayer 03/23/23
Black - Castelmezzano, The Witch Is Dead (Homeswappers .5) Adriana Licio 03/28/23
Lavender - Dagger in the Dahlias (Lethal Gardens 4) Dale Mayer (April 23, 2019) 04/07/23
Yellow - Bones in the Begonias (Lethal Gardens 2)Dale Mayer (April 23, 2019) 04/04/23
OR Red - Blackmail and Bibingka (Tita Rosa’s Kitchen Mystery 3) Mia P. Manansala 04/01/23
colored item is found on the cover (show cover).

☑️ 18. SPRING (6)
X 🐥 Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SPRING.
Ex. Suspense begins with S.
The Ghost and the Dead Deb (Haunted Bookshop 2) Alice Kimberly (Supernatural) 04/02/23
The Return Rachel Harrison (Suspense) 04/03/23
Love Handles (Oakland Hills 1) Gretchen Galway (Romance) 04/23/23
Mr Salary Sally Rooney (Short Story) 04/29/23
The Villa Rachel Hawkins (Suspense) 05/14/23
Enchanted by Joji (Stargazer Springs Ranch 2) Remi Carrington (Romance) 06/04/23

☑️ 19. SPRING (15)
X 🐥 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SPRING (excluding A, An and The).
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea Axie Oh 04/02/23
Peril at End House (Hercule Poirot 8) Agatha Christie 03/30/23
Grounds for Murder (Maggy Thornton Mystery 1) Sandra Balzo 04/02/23
Penned In (Farm-to-Fork 4.5) Lynn Cahoon 04/11/23
A Pumpkin Spice Killing (Farm-to-Fork 5.5) Lynn Cahoon 04/12/23
Rise to the Sun Leah Johnson 04/23/23
The Princess Diaries (Princess Diaries 1) Meg Cabot 05/11/23
Northern Light (Coast-to-Coast Mystery 1) Deb Davies 05/16/23
Revenge in the Roses (Lethal Gardens 18) Dale Mayer 05/15/23
Silenced in the Sunflowers (Lethal Gardens 19) Dale Mayer 05/17/23
Pod Laline Paull 05/24/23
Salt and Sugar Rebecca Carvalho 05/25/23
Pineapple Street Jenny Jackson 06/02/23
Sweet Home Alaska (Wild Coast 1) Jennifer Snow 06/07/23
The Color Purple Alice Walker 06/17/23

☑️ 20. Spring Books (16)
X 🐥 Read a book published between March 20th and June 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane Lisa See (March 21, 2017) 04/01/23
10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World Elif Shafak (June 6, 2019) 04/08/23
Heart and Seoul (Seoul 1) Jen Frederick (May 25, 2021) 04/08/23
Magic, Lies, and Deadly Pies (Pies before Guys 1) Misha Popp (May 10, 2022) 04/14/23
Renovated to Death (Domestic Partners in Crime) Frank Anthony Polito (May 31, 2022) 05/09/23
Silver Sparrow Tayari Jones (May 24, 2011) 05/19/23
Point of Direction Rachel Weaver (May 13, 2014) 05/28/23
Before We Were Yours Lisa Wingate (June 6, 2017) 06/04/23
A Killer Stitch (A Knitting Mystery 4) Maggie Sefton (Pub. May 1, 2007) 06/06/23
Skein of the Crime (Kitting Mystery 8) Maggie Sefton (Pub. June 1, 2010) 06/12/23
Unraveled (Kitting Mystery 9) Maggie Sefton (Pub. June 7, 2011) 06/13/23
Cast On, Kill Off (Knitting Mystery 10) Maggie Sefton (June 5, 2012) 06/14/23
Close Knit Killer (Knitting Mystery 11) Maggie Sefton (June 4, 2013) 06/15/23
Yarn Over Murder (Knitting Mystery 12) Maggie Sefton (June 3, 2014) 06/16/23
Purl Up and Die (Knitting Mystery 13) Maggie Sefton (June 2, 2015) 06/17/23
Knit to Be Tied (Knitting Mystery 14) Maggie Sefton (June 7, 2016) 06/19/23

-->BONUS: Published in 2023 (21)
Murder in Florence (Armstrong and Oscar 3) T.A. Williams (April 7, 2023) 04/15/23
Romantic Comedy Curtis Sittenfeld (April 4, 2023) 04/18/23
Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? Crystal Smith Paul (May 2, 2023) 05/23/23
Uzi in the Urn (Lethal Gardens 21) Dale Mayer (May 11, 2023) 05/26/23
The Perfumist of Paris (The Jaipur Trilogy 3) Alka Joshi (March 28, 2023) 05/29/23
Happy Place Emily Henry (April 25, 2023) 06/02/23
The True Love Experiment Christina Lauren (May 16, 2023) 06/03/23


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Nell | 78 comments Reading The Seasons - Spring - DONE
Duration: 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
Murder on Trinity Place (Gaslight Mystery, #22) by Victoria Thompson

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
Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron

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 OR where the MC is the first born son.
Elinor Lipman, On Turpentine Lane 5/21/23
On Turpentine Lane by Elinor Lipman

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
Murder on Wall Street (Gaslight Mystery, #24) by Victoria Thompson
Peril in Paris by Rhys Bowen
Peril in Paris (Her Royal Spyness Mystery, #16) 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
Dead Man's Leap (Batavia-on-Hudson #2) by Tina deBellegarde

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
From Garden To Grave (The Leafy Hollow Mysteries, #1) by Rickie Blair
OR a character or author named Victoria
Victoria Thompson, Murder on Pleasant Avenue 5/27/23
Murder on Pleasant Avenue (Gaslight Mystery #23) by Victoria Thompson

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
Mimi Lee Gets a Clue (A Sassy Cat Mystery #1) by Jennifer J. Chow

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
The Kiss Quotient (The Kiss Quotient, #1) by Helen Hoang

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
Statue of Limitations (A Goddess of Greene St. Mystery, #1) by Kate Collins
G: Gone West by Carola Dunn 6/11/23
Gone West (Daisy Dalrymple, #20) by Carola Dunn

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
Apple Pie and Arsenic (Maple Lane Cozy Mysteries #1) by C.A. Phipps


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Mary-Megan | 889 comments Finished:

🐥🌸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)
Beauty and the Clockwork Beast (Steampunk Proper Romance, #1) by Nancy Campbell Allen Paris is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay

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).
The Last Grand Duchess by Bryn Turnbull Kingdom of the Cursed (Kingdom of the Wicked, #2) by Kerri Maniscalco

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)
Dance Upon The Air (Three Sisters Island, #1) by Nora Roberts A Perilous Undertaking (Veronica Speedwell, #2) by Deanna Raybourn

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)
Written in Blood (Robert Hunter, #11) by Chris Carter

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)
Dreaming of You (The Gamblers of Craven's, #2) by Lisa Kleypas Girls of Flight City by Lorraine Heath

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)
When It Falls Apart (The D'Angelos, #1) by Catherine Bybee Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff

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)
What Angels Fear (Sebastian St. Cyr, #1) by C.S. Harris Well Played (Well Met, #2) by Jen DeLuca

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.
Forget What You Know (Last Seen in Gothic #2) by Christina Dodd

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).
House of Secrets (Ghosts and Shadows, #2) by Darcy Coates

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).
A Cup of Silver Linings (Dove Pond #2) by Karen Hawkins

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)
The Switch by Beth O'Leary

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)
A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1) by Sarah J. Maas

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)
Willowleaf Lane (Hope's Crossing, #5) by RaeAnne Thayne Under an Alaskan Sky (Wild River #2) by Jennifer Snow

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)
Scarlet (The Lunar Chronicles, #2) by Marissa Meyer It Happened One Summer (Bellinger Sisters, #1) by Tessa Bailey

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)
Burn You Twice (Montana Series, #1) by Mary Burton The Vanishing (Fogg Lake, #1) by Jayne Ann Krentz Kingdom of the Feared (Kingdom of the Wicked, #3) by Kerri Maniscalco Divine Justice (The Camel Club, #4) by David Baldacci Before She Disappeared (Frankie Elkin, #1) by Lisa Gardner A Hope Divided (The Loyal League, #2) by Alyssa Cole Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie

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)
The Rom-Com Agenda by Jayne Denker Ripples in Time (Kendra Donovan #6) by Julie McElwain The Girl from Guernica by Karen Robards Grace Under Fire (Buchanan-Renard, #14) by Julie Garwood The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti (Meet Me in Italy) by Jennifer Probst

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)
A Pressing Engagement (Lady Darby Mystery, #4.5) by Anna Lee Huber Gigi, Listening by Chantel Guertin A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2) by Sarah J. Maas


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Nell | 78 comments JoAnne wrote: "@Nell, did you want to Start Collecting Badges?"

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Nell wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "@Nell, did you want to Start Collecting Badges?"

Yes. How do I do that? Please send me a link to the info."


I did - Start Collecting Badges?


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 Olivermagnus (lynda11282) | 1584 comments ~~~ Complete ~~~

Reading The Seasons - Spring
March 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
The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes

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


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Katelyn | 1053 comments FINISHED

Reading The Seasons - Spring
Duration: 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💚 Decker's Dilemma (Knights & Dragons MC, #1) by Chantal Fernando - Chantal Fernando, 4/3/23
3pt💚 Rhett Redeemed (Knights & Dragons MC, #2) by Chantal Fernando - Chantal Fernando, 5/14/23

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.
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


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Amazing Katelyn!


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Ariel Lingel | 39 comments Reading The Seasons - Spring COMPLETE
Duration: 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
Teen Titans Robin (Teen Titans, #4) by Kami Garcia

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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WOOHOO Ariel!


Christina (AKA Babbling) (babblingbookreviews) | 456 comments completed

39 points
Levels:
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 ★★★★

Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione


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 ★★★★

An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes, #1) by Sabaa Tahir Key of Light (Key Trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts

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)

Dance of the Gods (Circle Trilogy, #2) by Nora Roberts Storm Echo (Psy-Changeling Trinity, #6) by Nalini Singh The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer Mr. Wrong Number (Mr. Wrong Number, #1) by Lynn Painter


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

Girls of Flight City Inspired by True Events, a Novel of WWII, the RAF, and Texas by Lorraine Heath The Shadow Warrior (Ars Numina #4) by Ann Aguirre Conspiracy in Death (In Death, #8) by J.D. Robb West Side Love Story (Queens of Mariachi #1) by Priscilla Oliveras Bellwether

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 - 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")

Destiny by Sally Beauman The Duchess of Chocolate (Rare Confectionery, #1) by Sydney Jane Baily The Secret Stealers by Jane Healey Grave Phantoms (Roaring Twenties, #3) by Jenn Bennett To Say Nothing of the Dog (Oxford Time Travel #2) by Connie Willis Shakespeare for Squirrels by Christopher Moore


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)

One Salt Sea (October Daye #5) by Seanan McGuire

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 )

Key of Knowledge (Key Trilogy, #2) by Nora Roberts

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)

Beau Crusoe by Carla Kelly

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)

A Cosmic Kind of Love by Samantha Young Holiday in Death (In Death, #7) by J.D. Robb Cat Got Your Diamonds (Kitty Couture Mystery #1) by Julie Chase

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)

Vengeance in Death (In Death, #6) by J.D. Robb Artemis by Andy Weir A Trail Through Time (The Chronicles of St Mary's, #4) by Jodi Taylor Ruby Red (Ruby Red, #1) by Kerstin Gier Captive Star (Stars of Mithra, #2) by Nora Roberts Mister Hockey (Hellions Angels, #1) by Lia Riley The Radium Girls The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore Touch Not the Cat by Mary Stewart Lake Silence (The Others, #6) by Anne Bishop Witness in Death (In Death, #10) by J.D. Robb



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 ★★★★

The Seat Filler by Sariah Wilson The Switch by Beth O'Leary

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

Diary of a War Bride (Harlequin Historical) by Lauri Robinson


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Super job Christina!


message 88: by Caraina (new)

Caraina (raina79) | 853 comments Reading The Seasons - Spring - COMPLETED
Duration: 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 (Bear Bottom Guardians MC, #4) by Lani Lynn Vale 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 by Rachel Hawkins The Villa - Rachel Hawkins 4/28/23

18. 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.


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Well done Caraina!


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