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Q2 - All About Spring
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Apr 04, 2024 10:53PM
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1. Goodbye winter. Read a book with “spring” in the title, that is set during spring, or that has a happy ending.
2. In your Easter bonnet. Read a book with a rabbit or an article of clothing on the cover, or that is about fashion.
3. April showers bring May flowers. Read a book that features a garden, or has flowers or an umbrella on the cover.
4. Spring is a time of renewal. Read a book about a new beginning or starting over, or that is related to birth or growth in some way.
5. Daylight Saving Time begins in parts of the world. Read a book with "day” or “time” in the title, or a book where someone or something is saved or rescued.
6. Tulips and daffodils are among the first flowers to bloom in spring. Read a book with pink or yellow on the cover, a book set in the Netherlands, or the first book in a series.
7. Love is in the air. Read a romance novel or any novel in which two characters are in love.
8. Passover. Read a book with a Jewish author or main character or a book about family or faith.
9. March, April, and May are the months of spring. Read any book that contains March, April, or May anywhere (title, author’s name, set in March, character name, with a parade or “march,” etc.)
10. Farmer’s Market. Read a book set on a farm, that has something you would find at a farmer’s market on the cover, or a book that you got second-hand.
11. Cherry blossoms. Read a book set in Japan or that has something associated with tea on the cover.
12. Spring break. Read a book set in a school or university, with a character who is a teacher, or any book you think of as a beach read.
13. Earth Day. Read a book related to environmentalism (fiction or nonfiction), an e-book or audiobook, or read a book with a green spine or cover.
14. Mardi Gras. Read a book with a character who is in disguise or is hiding something, a book with gold, green, or purple on the cover, or a book set in New Orleans.
15. Spring cleaning. Read a book in which a character is a housekeeper, butler, maid or gardener, or a book where something is “cleaned up,” “swept under the rug,” or otherwise hidden or cleared away.
16. St. Patrick’s Day. Read a book set in Ireland, about Irish immigrants, or with an author or character whose name is any variation of Patrick (Pat, Patricia, Patty, Paddy, etc.).
17. “In like a lion, out like a lamb.” Read a book with a character that is like a lion (strong, fierce, intimidating, etc.) or like a lamb (gentle, quiet, playful, etc.), or a book set in either Africa or New Zealand.
18. Memorial Day. Read a book about memory, that has a soldier as a character, or a book that you've read before but don't really remember.
19. Spring forward. Read a book set in the future or a book that jumps back and forth in time.
20. Maypole. Read a book that is set in a wood or forest, or that has trees on the cover.
Welcome to Lisa Marie, Shari, and Andrea!
Updated message 20. Progress: 1/5
Updated message 26I've read 5/5 :) Since I'll be travelling, I'm not going to increase my goal.
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Updated to here.Welcome Briana!
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5. Daylight Saving Time begins in parts of the world. Read a book with "day” or “time” in the title, or a book where someone or something is saved or rescued.
Ninth House
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3. April showers bring May flowers. Read a book that features a garden, or has flowers or an umbrella on the cover.
Pachinko
2024 Reading ChallengeQ2 - All About Spring
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2024
Progress: 15 out of 15
There are many things that happen in spring. There is a list of common words and phrases that are associated with spring below. To participate, let the challenge leader know how many books you wish to read.
1. Goodbye winter: Read a book with “spring” in the title, that is set during spring, or that has a happy ending:
Night Shift by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 4/5/2024 - 308 Pages - Happy Ending
2. In your Easter bonnet: Read a book with a rabbit or an article of clothing on the cover, or that is about fashion:
Ladies' Night by Jessica Adams - ** - 4/8/2024 - 512 Pages - Clothing on cover
3. April showers bring May flowers. Read a book that features a garden, or has flowers or an umbrella on the cover.
4. Spring is a time of renewal: Read a book about a new beginning or starting over, or that is related to birth or growth in some way:
Midnight Crossroad by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 4/1/2024 - 305 Pages - Starting Over
5. Daylight Saving Time begins in parts of the world: Read a book with "day” or “time” in the title, or a book where someone or something is saved or rescued:
Day Shift by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 4/2/2024 - 307 Pages - Day in title
6. Tulips and daffodils are among the first flowers to bloom in spring: Read a book with pink or yellow on the cover, a book set in the Netherlands, or the first book in a series:
Sugar Rush by Sawyer Bennett - **** - 4/11/2024 - 301 Pages - Pink on cover
7. Love is in the air: Read a romance novel or any novel in which two characters are in love:
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez - ***** - 4/14/2024 - 416 Pages - Romance
8. Passover: Read a book with a Jewish author or main character or a book about family or faith:
Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane by Suzanne Collins - ***** - 4/10/2024 - 312 Pages - Book about family
9. March, April, and May are the months of spring. Read any book that contains March, April, or May anywhere (title, author’s name, set in March, character name, with a parade or “march,” etc.)
10. Farmer’s Market: Read a book set on a farm, that has something you would find at a farmer’s market on the cover, or a book that you got second-hand:
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez - ***** - 4/7/2024 - 400 Pages - Set on a farm
11. Cherry blossoms: Read a book set in Japan or that has something associated with tea on the cover:
Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee - ***** - 4/22/2024 - 250 Pages - Tea cups/party
12. Spring break: Read a book set in a school or university, with a character who is a teacher, or any book you think of as a beach read.
Living With Viola by Rosena Fung - ***** - 4/12/2024 - 272 Pages - Set at a school
13. Earth Day: Read a book related to environmentalism (fiction or nonfiction), an e-book or audiobook, or read a book with a green spine or cover:
Everyday Charisma: Techniques for Mass Appeal, Charm, and Becoming a Social Powerhouse by Patrick King - *** - 4/10/2024 - 84 Pages - Audiobook
14. Mardi Gras: Read a book with a character who is in disguise or is hiding something, a book with gold, green, or purple on the cover, or a book set in New Orleans:
Such Big Dreams by Reema Patel - **** - 4/17/2024 - 336 Pages - Character is hiding something
15. Spring cleaning: Read a book in which a character is a housekeeper, butler, maid or gardener, or a book where something is “cleaned up,” “swept under the rug,” or otherwise hidden or cleared away:
Assaulted Caramel by Amanda Flower - **** - 4/17/2024 - 328 Pages - Murder is cleaned up
16. St. Patrick’s Day. Read a book set in Ireland, about Irish immigrants, or with an author or character whose name is any variation of Patrick (Pat, Patricia, Patty, Paddy, etc.).
17. “In like a lion, out like a lamb.” Read a book with a character that is like a lion (strong, fierce, intimidating, etc.) or like a lamb (gentle, quiet, playful, etc.), or a book set in either Africa or New Zealand.
The Shelters of Stone by Jean M. Auel - *** - 4/25/2024 - 754 Pages - Strong MC
18. Memorial Day: Read a book about memory, that has a soldier as a character, or a book that you've read before but don't really remember:
The Women by Kristin Hannah - ***** - 4/21/2024 - 480 Pages - Soldier
19. Spring forward. Read a book set in the future or a book that jumps back and forth in time.
20. Maypole. Read a book that is set in a wood or forest, or that has trees on the cover.
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☑️ 1. Goodbye winter. Read a book with “spring” in the title, that is set during spring, or that has a happy ending. The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight
☑️ 2. In your Easter bonnet. Read a book with a rabbit or an article of clothing on the cover, or that is about fashion. Mexican Gothic
☑️ 3. April showers bring May flowers. Read a book that features a garden, or has flowers or an umbrella on the cover. The Road to Bittersweet
☑️ 4. Spring is a time of renewal. Read a book about a new beginning or starting over, or that is related to birth or growth in some way. Howl’s Moving Castle
☑️ 5. Daylight Saving Time begins in parts of the world. Read a book with "day” or “time” in the title, or a book where someone or something is saved or rescued. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two
☑️ 6. Tulips and daffodils are among the first flowers to bloom in spring. Read a book with pink or yellow on the cover, a book set in the Netherlands, or the first book in a series. Cruel Beauty
☑️ 7. Love is in the air. Read a romance novel or any novel in which two characters are in love. The Song of David
☑️ 8. Passover. Read a book with a Jewish author or main character or a book about family or faith. Rumble
☑️ 9. March, April, and May are the months of spring. Read any book that contains March, April, or May anywhere (title, author’s name, set in March, character name, with a parade or “march,” etc.) Flat-Out Love
☑️ 10. Farmer’s Market. Read a book set on a farm, that has something you would find at a farmer’s market on the cover, or a book that you got second-hand. Dune
☑️ 11. Cherry blossoms. Read a book set in Japan or that has something associated with tea on the cover. When Dimple Met Rishi
☑️ 12. Spring break. Read a book set in a school or university, with a character who is a teacher, or any book you think of as a beach read. The Problem with Forever
☑️ 13. Earth Day. Read a book related to environmentalism (fiction or nonfiction), an e-book or audiobook, or read a book with a green spine or cover. Linger
☑️ 14. Mardi Gras. Read a book with a character who is in disguise or is hiding something, a book with gold, green, or purple on the cover, or a book set in New Orleans. The Lost Apothecary
☑️ 15. Spring cleaning. Read a book in which a character is a housekeeper, butler, maid or gardener, or a book where something is “cleaned up,” “swept under the rug,” or otherwise hidden or cleared away. Family of Liars
☑️ 16. St. Patrick’s Day. Read a book set in Ireland, about Irish immigrants, or with an author or character whose name is any variation of Patrick (Pat, Patricia, Patty, Paddy, etc.). Butcher & Blackbird
☑️ 17. “In like a lion, out like a lamb.” Read a book with a character that is like a lion (strong, fierce, intimidating, etc.) or like a lamb (gentle, quiet, playful, etc.), or a book set in either Africa or New Zealand. The Diviners
☑️ 18. Memorial Day. Read a book about memory, that has a soldier as a character, or a book that you've read before but don't really remember. The Iron King
☑️ 19. Spring forward. Read a book set in the future or a book that jumps back and forth in time. Where's Molly
☑️ 20. Maypole. Read a book that is set in a wood or forest, or that has trees on the cover. Shiver
Updated to here.Welcome Suzanne, Ursula, and Lucy!
Update message 27: I have completed the challenge with 5 / 5
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Completed prompt 7
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4. Spring is a time of renewal. Read a book about a new beginning or starting over, or that is related to birth or growth in some way.
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
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13. Earth Day. Read a book related to environmentalism (fiction or nonfiction), an e-book or audiobook, or read a book with a green spine or cover.
Piranesi
(read as an eBook)
Update to message #114/4 - Completed 4/29/2024
Completed prompt 5
Updated message 20. Progress: 4/5
Post #18 updated.Progress: 6/15 books read
2025 Reading Challenge
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