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Romance Readers Reading Challenges 2023 Advent Calendar challenge
Duration: 1-31 December 2023
Progress: 4 out of 31
For each day of December leading up to Christmas, click on the dated spoilers in the next posts to access the RRRC Advent Calendar and see what 'task' has been set for you!
Some tasks involve reading but some are things for you to do at home, on GR or with us. Books can be any length - there is no page minimum. 'Tis the season' so books that fit the year end festivities (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and even New Year's Eve) are the aim, but are not a rule.
Tasks can be accessed at any time although it would be great if you waited for each date.
Don't worry if you don't finish each task each day - you have the whole of December to finish your tasks.
So reserve a post and start celebrating!
Rules
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December 1: Hunukkah
Hanukkah is underway! -> Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
1. The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer - ***** - 1/1/2024 - 416 Pages
December 2:
And Christmas trees are going up -> Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover
Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr - ***** - 1/31/2024 - 368 Pages
December 3
Alt task -> Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake - ***** - 6/7/2024 - 375 Pages
December 4
Its winter in the northern hemisphere -> Read a book set in winter ❄️
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros - ***** - 8/21/2024 - 640 Pages
Day 5 - Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
That's Australia, New Zealand, southern parts of Asia (not the mainland) the Americas and Africa, and a lot of islands
🎄🌟🎄🌟🎄🌟🎄2023 Advent Calendar🎄🌟🎄🌟🎄🌟🎄🧣❄️🧣Challenge Timeframe: 12/1/23 - 12/31/23 🧣❄️🧣
Tasks Completed : 0/24
Day 1: Hanukkah is underway! -> Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
Day 2: And Christmas trees are going up -> Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover The Christmas Spirit, Debbie Macomber
Day 3: Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover. Dear Santa, Debbie Macomber
Soooo... if I read a book yesterday that didn't work for any tasks thus far but then it works for tomorrow's task, can I count it for tomorrow's task?
2023 Advent CalendarChallenge Timeframe: 12/1/23 - 12/31/23
Progress: 0/24
December 1
Hanukkah is underway! -> Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
December 2
And Christmas trees are going up -> Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
December 3
Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
December 4
Its winter in the northern hemisphere -> Read a book set in winter ❄️
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2023 Advent Calendar challenge1 - 31 December 2023
Completed: 5/24
Day 1: Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
by Jill Shalvis ~ 12/06Day 3 - Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens ~ 12/05
Day 5 - Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
That's Australia, New Zealand, southern parts of Asia (not the mainland) the Americas and Africa, and a lot of islands
Kingdom of Shadow and Light by Karen Marie Moning ~ 12/17
Day 7 - Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday
Day 8 - Read a book with snow on the cover
Day 9 - Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover
by Piper Rayne ~ 12/16Day 11 - Read a Christmas themed book
It by Stephen King ~ 12/14
Day 13 - Read a book with an elf or child on the cover
Day 14 - Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels
Day 15 - Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
Day 16 - Read a book with a present on the cover
Day 17 - Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination
Day 18 - Read a book with the cover model wearing a woollen sweater or beanie
Day 19 - Read a book with red and yellow on the cover
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston ~ MC paints ~ 12/22
Day 21 - Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover
Day 22 - Read a book with covermodels embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands
Day 23 - Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc) or with a family celebration
Day 24 - Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present
LaurLa wrote: "Soooo... if I read a book yesterday that didn't work for any tasks thus far but then it works for tomorrow's task, can I count it for tomorrow's task?"Yes - let's make this easy! Mix and match as wished.
❄️🎄 Romance Readers Reading Challenges2023 Advent Calendar Challenge
Duration: 1-31 December 2023 🎄❄️
COMPLETED TASKS 15/24-**didn’t complete but got allot done**
☃️Day 1: Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
Merry and Bright
by: Debbie Macomber (12/19/2023)Day 2 - Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover
Claim Me, Cowboy
by: Maisey Yates☃️Day 3 - Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover
Home Sweet Christmas
by: Susan Mallery (12/24/2023)☃️Day 4 - Read a book set in winter
Out of the Storm
by: B.J. Daniels (12/07/2023)☃️Day 5 - Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
That's Australia, New Zealand, southern parts of Asia (not the mainland) the Americas and Africa, and a lot of islands
Bears in Mind
by: Sam Hall (12/13/2023)☃️Day 6 - Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live~ Asia
Forbidden Queens
by: C.R. Jane (12/07/2023)Day 7 - Read a book centred on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday
Day 8 - Read a book with snow on the cover
Snowfall on Lighthouse Lane
by: JoAnn Ross☃️Day 9 - Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover~
Reindeer Runes
by: Danielle Garrett (12/27/2023)Day 10 - Read a book with a santa hat on the cover
York
by: Macy Blake☃️Day 11 - Read a Christmas themed book~
The Christmas Wedding Guest
by: Susan Mallery (12/15/2023)☃️Day 12 - Read a book with kids in the storyline~
The Marriage Auction: Book One
by; Audrey Carlan (12/08/2023)☃️Day 13 - Read a book with an elf or child on the cover
Arctic Witness
by: Heather Woodhaven (12/27/2023)☃️Day 14 - Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels~
Forgotten Specters
by: C.R. Jane (12/07/2023)Day 15 - Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
Day 16 - Read a book with a present on the cover~
Holiday Hexes
by: J.L. CollinsDay 17 - Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination
An Uncertain Choice
by: Jody Hedlund☃️Day 18 - Read a book with the covermodel wearing a woollen sweater or beanie~
Snowed In
by: Krista Wolf (12/13/2023)Day 19 - Read a book with red and yellow on the cover
Redemption Road
by: Katie Ashley☃️Day 20 - Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation)
3013: OBSESSION: A 3013 Novella
by: Laurie Roma (12/20/2023)☃️Day 21 - Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover
Witch with a Grudge
by: T.R. Cameron(12/26/2023)
☃️Day 22 - Read a book with covermodels embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands
The Innocent's One-Night Confession
by: Sara Craven (12/15/2023) ☃️Day 23 - Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc) or with a family celebration
Bears With Me
by: Sam Hall (12/31/2023)Day 24 - Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present
Jane (PS) wrote: "LaurLa wrote: "Soooo... if I read a book yesterday that didn't work for any tasks thus far but then it works for tomorrow's task, can I count it for tomorrow's task?"Yes - let's make this easy! M..."
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2023 Advent CalendarDuration: Dec 1 - 31, 2023
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December 1: Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
Eight Kinky Nights by Xan West 12/21/2023
December 2: Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert 12/12/2023
December 3: Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen by Vicki Delany 12/11/2023
December 4: Read a book set in winter
My Ex-mas Emergency by Jennifer Peel 12/06/2023
December 5: Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Soulmate by Christina Lauren 12/31/2023
December 6: Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
The Sun Sets in Singapore by Kehinde Fadipe 12/07/2023
December 7: Read a book centred on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison 12/09/2023
December 8: Read a book with snow on the cover.
A Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy 01/01/2024
>b>December 9: Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
December 10: Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Gingerbread cookies and eggnog
December 12: Read a book with kids in the storyline
Weird Rules to Follow by Kim Spencer 12/01/2023
December 13: Elf on the shelf
Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! (Extra 'points' if you can annoy your work/family with them 🧝)
December 14: Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
The Duchess Effect by Tracey Livesay 12/09/2023
December 15: Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow 12/20/2023
December 16: Presents
Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning! (Not a book task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a present on the cover.
December 17: Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination.
Before We Were Innocent by Ella Berman 12/26/2023
December 18: Read a book with the cover model wearing a woollen sweater or beanie.
Once Upon a December by Amy E. Reichert 12/27/2023
December 19: Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
The Sun Sets in Singapore by Kehinde Fadipe 12/07/2023
December 20: Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
December 21: Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
December 22: Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
Alt task -> Read a book with covermodels embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
December 23: Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc) or with a family celebration.
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December 24: Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 12/27/2023
Advent Calendar 20238/10 complete (so far)
☑ December 1: Soul Lanterns
☑ December 2: The House Swap
☑ December 3: Decked the house!
☑ December 4: Little Witch Hazel: A Year in the Forest (Winter story)
December 5: Away with the Fairies
December 6: The Night Tiger
☑ December 7: Made plans!
☑ December 8: A Polar Bear in Love, Vol. 1
☑ December 9: Through the Moon: A Graphic Novel
☑ December 10: Peanut butter fudge!!! My mom makes pork wrapped in bacon, and it's the best thing as well. Mashed potatoes and rolls are a big hit with my brothers. My husband makes a special brunch with omelettes for kids and in-laws on Christmas morning.
P.S. This activity was perfectly time as I had just finished up my yearly challenges.
Done. Thank you. This was so much fun. I loved the suprise everyday!Advent Calendar 2023
24/24 complete
☑ December 1: Soul Lanterns
☑ December 2: The House Swap
☑ December 3: Decked the house!
☑ December 4: Little Witch Hazel: A Year in the Forest (Winter story)
☑ December 5: Away with the Fairies
☑ December 6: The Night Tiger
☑ December 7: Made plans!
☑ December 8: A Polar Bear in Love, Vol. 1
☑ December 9: Through the Moon: A Graphic Novel
☑ December 10: Peanut butter fudge!!! My mom makes pork wrapped in bacon, and it's the best thing as well. Mashed potatoes and rolls are a big hit with my brothers. My husband makes a special brunch with omelettes for kids and in-laws on Christmas morning.
☑ December 11 Cursed Yuletide
☑ December 12 The Hidden Witch
☑ December 13 Creepy elf out.
☑ December 14 Lost Time
☑ December 15 Ink Girls
☑ December 16 Presents wrapped
☑ December 17 That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon
☑ December 18 The Midwinter Witch
☑ December 19 Hi, I'm a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion, Vol. 3 (Volume 3)
☑ December 20 Tidesong
☑ December 21 The Tea Dragon Society
☑ December 22 I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess in an Otome Game but the Boys Love Me Anyway! Volume 1
☑ December 23 Cibola Burn
☑ December 24 Eve: Children of the Moon #3
Courtney wrote: "Done. Thank you. This was so much fun. I loved the suprise everyday!Advent Calendar 2023
24/24 complete
☑ December 1: Soul Lanterns
☑ December 2: The House Swap
☑..."
Glad you enjoyed it Courtney!!
(I need to get back to my list and see where I am up to!)
Thanks for the Advent calendar, Jane, and happy warm holidays to you!
Jenn (not Lily) wrote: "Thanks for the Advent calendar, Jane, and happy warm holidays to you!"My pleasure - all the very best for 2024! And enjoy the rest of your break :)
It's hard to believe I didn't read a book with a candle on the cover... but otherwise, challenge is complete! Thanks again for a fun challenge!Updated post: My Advent Calendar Challenge (msg 37)
Books Read ➖ 23
Congratulations Tammie, Vanessa, Laura and JoAnne!!
Thanks for the great challenge, Jane. I wish I got more done but I'm happy to get 4 tasks completed :-)
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Thanks for the great challenge, Jane. I wish I got more done but I'm happy to get 4 tasks completed :-)"Congrats Carmen!! 4 tasks are great! It's our holidays! 🤶
Finally getting a chance to update my challenges! Managed to pick up a couple shorter books New Year's weekend to finished out all 24!https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Stasi wrote: "Finally getting a chance to update my challenges! Managed to pick up a couple shorter books New Year's weekend to finished out all 24!https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/......"
Congrats Stasi!!
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Duration: December 1-31, 2023
Goal: 24 ; Progress: 1/24
Day 1: Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover The Book of Candlelight-Ellery Adams (Completed: 12/26/23)
Day 2 - Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover
Day 3 - Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover
Day 4 - Read a book set in winter
Day 5 - Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
That's Australia, New Zealand, southern parts of Asia (not the mainland) the Americas and Africa, and a lot of islands
Day 6: Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live (England): Wicked and the Wallflower (Completed:)
Day 7 - Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday
Day 8 - Read a book with snow on the cover
Day 9 - Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover
Day 10 - Read a book with a santa hat on the cover
Day 11 - Read a Christmas themed book
Day 12 - Read a book with kids in the storyline
Day 13 - Read a book with an elf or child on the cover
Day 14 - Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels
Day 15 - Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
Day 16 - Read a book with a present on the cover
Day 17 - Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination
Day 18 - Read a book with the cover model wearing a woollen sweater or beanie
Day 19 - Read a book with red and yellow on the cover
Day 20 - Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance-your interpretation)
Day 21 - Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover
Day 22 - Read a book with cover models embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands
Day 23 - Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc.) or with a family celebration
Day 24 - Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present