Q2 - All About Spring

[Chalmation]

Updated message #13

10/10

Challenge complete

[Ariail]

Update to message #20, 20/20 completed a few weeks ago and I completely forgot to post!

1. Goodbye winter. Read a book with “spring” in the title, that is set during spring, or that has a happy ending.
Single with Cat: A feel-good romantic comedy

2. In your Easter bonnet. Read a book with a rabbit or an article of clothing on the cover, or that is about fashion.
The Clue of the Broken Locket

3. April showers bring May flowers. Read a book that features a garden, or has flowers or an umbrella on the cover.
Things We Never Got Over

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.
First Lie Wins

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.
Too Late

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.
House of Earth and Blood

7. Love is in the air. Read a romance novel or any novel in which two characters are in love.
LVOE: Poems, Epigrams & Aphorisms

8. Passover. Read a book with a Jewish author or main character or a book about family or faith.
Kicking & Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll

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.)
Wish You Were Here

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.
Animal Joy: A Book of Laughter and Resuscitation

11. Cherry blossoms. Read a book set in Japan or that has something associated with tea on the cover.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold

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 Lightning Thief

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.
London Under: The Secret History Beneath the Streets

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.
A Lullaby for Witches

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.
Silence for the Dead

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.).
The Manor House

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.
A Short Walk Through a Wide World

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.
Lexicon

19. Spring forward. Read a book set in the future or a book that jumps back and forth in time.
Ready Player Two

20. Maypole. Read a book that is set in a wood or forest, or that has trees on the cover.
The Trap

[Lisa Marie]

Update to Message #47 ~

GOAL: 16/20

[Allie]

Update to Message #28
Progress 14/10
🌷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 Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War

[✨ Brianna Raquel ✨]

updated msg 37, 20/20

[Rachael]

Update to message 33

17/10 read- Completed

[Sarah]

Message 31 Updated

8/8

CHALLENGE COMPLETED

[Carmen]

Update to message #15

PROGRESS: 54/55

I wasn't able to finish the last book on time 😅
Thanks for this great challenge!🤗

[Amy]

Updated message 17-- 17/10

[Ashly]

Updated message #42 - 4/7 Read

[Lucy]

Update to message 82

20/10 - Challenge completed

[Lina]

Update for message #51:
🌷 Progress: 20/8 🌷 - COMPLETED!

[Magdalena]

Update to post #18.

14/15

[Regina]

Whew! All updated. I am sorry life got in the way of my keeping up in a timely manner. Thank you to everyone who participated and BIG congratulations to the finishers!

Ciara--Sorry for getting your name wrong.

Special shoutout to Carmen for reading 54 books! That's amazing, even if you were one short of your goal.

[Suzanne]

I was able to finish with 15!

2024 Reading Challenge
Q2 - 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.

[Shari]

Update Msg #: 47

Progress: 17 / 10

Read a lot more than I initially thought I would.

[Laurie]

Update #9 (originally #10)

Sorry for the late update! Thanks for a fun challenge.

20/20 Completed!

✔ 1. Goodbye winter. Read a book that has a happy ending.
The Rosie Project
✔ 2. In your Easter bonnet. Read a book with a rabbit on the cover.

✔ 3. April showers bring May flowers. Read a book that has flowers on the cover.

✔ 4. Spring is a time of renewal. Read a book about a new beginning.
Things You Save in a Fire
✔ 5. Daylight Saving Time begins in parts of the world. Read a book with "day” in the title.
The Roaring Days of Zora Lily
✔ 6. Tulips and daffodils are among the first flowers to bloom in spring. Read a book with pink on the cover.

✔ 7. Love is in the air. Read a romance novel.
The Second Mrs. Astor
✔ 8. Passover. Read a book with a Jewish author.
The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes
✔ 9. March, April, and May are the months of spring. Read any book that contains March in the title.
The Slow March of Light
✔ 10. Farmer’s Market. Read a book that has something you would find at a farmer’s market on the cover - flower bouquets.
Before You Knew My Name
✔ 11. Cherry blossoms. Read a book set in Japan.
The Guest Cat
✔ 12. Spring break. Read a book set in a school.
Rules at the School by the Sea
✔ 13. Earth Day. Read an audiobook.
The Last Train to London
✔ 14. Mardi Gras. Read a book with a character who is hiding something.
Looking for Jane
✔ 15. Spring cleaning. Read a book in which a character is a maid.
The Housemaid Is Watching
✔ 16. St. Patrick’s Day. Read a book set in Ireland.
In the Woods
✔ 17. “In like a lion, out like a lamb.” Read a book set in Africa.
Morality for Beautiful Girls
✔ 18. Memorial Day. Read a book about memory and that has a soldier as a character.
The Paris Agent
✔ 19. Spring forward. Read a book that jumps back and forth in time.
Finders Keepers
✔ 20. Maypole. Read a book that has trees on the cover.