Dee (in the Desert's) Summer Reading

[Dee]

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 23
completed: 32/36

June
1. Father's Day:
111 countries around the world celebrate Father's Day, with the most common date being the third Sunday in June, which was started by Sonora Smart Dodd in Spokane, Washington in 1910.
a. Book whose main character is a father - Everyone Here Is Lying - 8/2/23√
b. Biography or history nonfiction book -I Swear: Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan - 6/14/23√
c. Author's initials can be found in PATERNITY - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett - 8/16/23√

2. Estival Solstice:
For the Northern Hemisphere the summer solstice on June 21st is the day with the longest period of daylight and shortest night of the year
a. Book with a title that is 5 or more words - Mastering the Art of French Murder- 6/16/23√
b. Cover has plants on the cover - - 7/17/23√
c. Book is set in the Northern Hemisphere -The Spectacular - 6/20/23√

3. Hibernal Solstice:
For the Southern Hemisphere the winter solstice on June 22nd is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the year.
a. Book that is at least 400 pages long (511) -A Little Ray of Sunshine -6/10/23 √
b. Book with fire on the cover - - 7/26/23√
c. Book is set in the Southern Hemisphere -The Stranger Upstairs - 9/15/23√

4. Pride Month:
A month celebrating LGBT+ communities and their history which was started following the 1969 Stonewall Riots
a. Written by an author who identifies as LGBTQIA+ - The Celebrants by Steven Rowley - 6/6/23√
b. A banned or challenged book - Heartstopper: Volume One - 6/17/23√
c. A coming of age novel - Miss Quinces - 9/11/23 √

July
1.Let's Play:
Whether it's your summer or winter, it's always a good time to have some fun
a. First letter of the book's title is in HORSE AROUND -The Only One Left - 6/23/23√
b. Includes a character who plays a sport (pro surfer) - California Golden - 8/29/23√
c. Published in a year ending with 3 (2023) -The Golden Spoon - 6/28/23√

2. Travel Season:
Armchair travelling is definitely the cheapest, but exploring in real life is nice too!
a. Set in multiple countries -Strange Sally Diamond -8/5/23√
b. A book with a map -The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure - 7/5/23 √
c. Cover has vehicle (car, plane, boat, train, hang glider, etc) - - 8/13/23 √

3. Halfway there!
a. Book with an even number of pages (350)-What Remains - 6/14/23 √
b. The next book in a series-The Last Devil to Die - 8/31/23√
c. An author's second book - All the Dangerous Things - 8/19/23√

4. Turn Up the Radio:
Invented in the 1890s and probably much more fun now
a. Book featuring or about musicians -
b. Set in the 19th century - The Poisoner's Ring - 6/3/23√
c. Author's initials can be found in GUGLIELMO MARCONI - Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister - 8/14/23√

August
1. Book Lovers Day:
It's on August 9th, celebrate accordingly.
a. Book written by your favorite author - Zero Days by Ruth Ware -7/1/23√
b. Main character works in a book shop or library - The Radcliffe Ladies’ Reading Club - 6/25/23√
c. First letter of the book's title appears in BIBLIOMANIA - The Block Party - 7/23/23√

2. Perseid Meteor Shower:
An annual meteor shower peaking around Aug 11-12. According to the American Meteor Society this year will be a particularly good year for viewing.
a. Science fiction book -
b. Sun, moon, or stars on the cover - - 7/14/23√
c. Inspired by or retelling myths - Cassandra in Reverse - 7/8/23√

3. Make Waves:
Fun fact: about 2.5 million Americans are employed in ocean-based tourism and recreation (as of 2018).
a. Author's initials can be found in SURFBOARD - Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney - 9/2/23√
b. Set in a coastal town or city -Love Me Do* - 8/23/23√
c. A sea creature is on the cover-

4. Go Camping:
Fun fact: The American National Park Service employs approximately 20,000 people (full time, part time and seasonal).
a. A book connected to birds, bees, or bunnies - - 7/20/23√
b. A ghost story -
c. A book primarily set outdoors -Lily Bennett’s Bucket List - 8/25/23√