2024 May Monthly Challenge

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

2024 May Monthly Challenge


1. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.


2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States) Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
**Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: Read one book written by L.A. Witt under any of her various names, or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists:
L.A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Ann Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lauren Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lori A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about L.A. Witt -
* She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and cats
* She loves to attend Pittsburgh Penguin hockey games, and frequently yells enough to lose her voice.
* She uses pseudonyms to distinguish her various genres: L.A. Witt (most of her books) are gay romance and suspense; Ann Gallagher - LGBTQ+ sweet romances, asexual romances, and young adult; Lauren Gallagher - M/F, F/F, and bisexual romances; Lori A. Witt - mainstream science fiction, fantasy, and suspense.

You may also read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ (orany of its variations), Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.


4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover.

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table), or that has food on the cover.

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.

You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating; you may update your original challenge as or go or repost if you choose.

Happy Reading!!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

**

[Elaine]

May Monthly Challenge 2024

10/10 completed

1. Published in May: Forever Her Viscount Scarlett Scott 5☆ 17/5/24
2. Former Military: Ravished by the Ex-Marine: E.A. Herrick 4☆ 3/5/24
3. Ann Gallagher: Naughty or Nice 4☆ 2/5/24
4. Family/Friends: Temptation Sara Bennett 4☆ 8/5/24
5. Sci-fi/Fantasy: The Bride Program Dane Griggs 3☆ 9/5/24
6. Animal on cover: How to Steal a Scoundrel's Heart Vivienne Lorret 5☆ 7/5/24
7. Food on cover: The Price of Lemon Cake Jennifer Ashley 3☆ 1/5/24
8.Workplace setting: Fantasy Girl Carole Mortimer 5☆ 4/5/24
9. Wealthy character: The Lyon's Gambit Ruth A. Case 4☆ 10/5/24
10. Reader's Choice: Kingston's Rival Carole Mortimer 5☆ 4/5/24

[Frankie]

2024 May Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy May Birthday!:
Read a book published in May.
Don't Tell-Willow Rose 5/14/24

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States)
**Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military.
Let Me Love You-Brittney Sahin 5/21/24

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt:
* Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
The Girl and the Secret Passage-A.J. Rivers 5/02/24

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).
Still-Kennedy Ryan 5/11/24

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).
Hell and Back-Natasha Madison 5/08/24

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover.
K-9 Patrol-Julie Miller 5/18/24

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table).
Deja Brew-Jessica Gadziala 5/08/24

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character.
Listen, Pitch-Lani Lynn Vale 5/10/24

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character.
Wild Love-Elsie Silver 5/15/24

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.
Legacy-Laura Pavlov 5/12/24

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Me! In for the usual 10. 📚

[Heather]

I'm in. 🌸
10/10

✔ Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May.
Liar's Point, Laura Griffin - 11 May

✔ May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States)
**Read a book with a character who was formerly in the military.
Dead in the Water, Julie Ann Walker - 6 May

✔ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: Read one book set in Pennsylvania.
Don’t Forget to Write, Sara Goodman Confino (setting: Philadelphia) - 4 May

✔ May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role.
The Ward Witch - Sarah Painter (Luke is searching for his twin brother) - 1 May

✔ May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy.
The Husbands, Holly Gramazio - 3 May

✔ May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role.
Telling Lies, LA Dobbs (police dog) - 2 May

✔ May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry.
The Secret of Bow Lane, Jennifer Ashley - 11 May

✔ May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read a sports romance.
Absolutely Not in Love, Jenny Proctor (hockey)

✔ May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character.
The Apology Project, Jeanette Escudero (FMC is a millionaire) - 2 May

✔ Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.
Happy Medium, Sarah Adler - 5 May

[Bookchaser]

🌸🪻🌷🌻🌹🌼🌺💐2024 May Monthly Challenge💐🌺🌼🌹🌻🌷🪻🌸




10/10 Completed



01. Happy May Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Things We Never Said by Samantha Young 05/05/24
02. National Military Appreciation Month (United States): 👨🏻‍✈️Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
Welcome Home, Cowboy by Annie Rains 05/23/24
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by L.A. Witt under any of her various names, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ (or any of its variations), Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.
People in Glass Houses by Jayne Castle 05/14/24
04. Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2): 👫Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).
Operation Bailey Wedding by Piper Rayne 05/17/24
05. Star Wars Day (May 4): 🛸Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).
Destin's Hold by S.E. Smith - 05/11/24
06. Kentucky Derby Day (May 4): 🏇🏻Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover.
Kentucky Home by Sarah Title 05/11/24
07. Eat What You Want Day (May 11): 🍔Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table), or that has food on the cover.
Birth of a Baby Daddy by Piper Rayne - 05/16/24
08. National Bike to Work Day (May 16): 🚴🏼Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.
Not Quite Crazy by Catherine Bybee 05/19/24
09. Be a Millionaire Day (May 20): 💵Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.
The Trouble with Billionaires by Michelle Pennington 05/23/24
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Ten Rules for Marrying a Duke - 05/26/24

[Christine]

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed May 31

1. Happy May Birthday!: An Appetite for Murder by Lucy Burdette May 19, 3 stars

2. May Month-Long Observance - The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann May 21, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: Static by L.A. Witt May 18, 4 stars

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day: Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts May 31, 3 stars

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day: Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard May 24, 2 stars

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day: A Taste Fur Murder May 13, 4 stars

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day: Basil Instinct by Shelley Costa May 11, 3 stars

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day: Match Me If You Can by Susan Elizabeth Phillips May 20, 4 stars

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day : Just One Spark by Carly Phillips May 6, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: First-Degree Fudge by Christine DeSmet May 24, 3 stars

[Jo]

2024 May Monthly Challenge 🌸🌸🪻🪻🌷🌷🌼🌼🌼🌻🌺
Completed: 2/10


1. Happy May Birthday!: Green on cover - Night Falls on Predicament Avenue - Jamie Jo Wright

2. May Month-Long Observance - in the military, or who is a first responder - Nurse first on scene - Where the Road Bends - Rachel Fordham

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.
Powerless - Lauren Roberts

✔️4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
siblings or other family members play an important role - The Way I Used to Be - Amber Smith

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day: Sci-Fi or Fantasy - A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure - Angela Bell

✔️6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
animal on the cover - Sense and Sensibility - Sarah Price - 5/2
or hat on the cover - Buried to the Brim - Jenn McKinlay - 5/9

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
food on the cover - The Divine Proverb of Streusel - Sara Brunsvold

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
sports romance - Breakaway - Grace Reilly or that has a workplace setting (camp counselors) - The Best Summer of Our Lives - Rachel Hauck

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way - The Irish Matchmaker - Jennifer Deibel

10. Reader's Choice: Authentically Izzy - Pepper Basham

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[Georgina]

Read 10/10

1. Happy May Birthday. Read a book published in May: An Affair with a Notorious Heiress 8/5

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (US). Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military: England's Perfect Hero 16/5

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: Read any book tagged as Fantasy: Broken by the Horde King 1/5

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day. Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role: Trust Fund 29/5

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day. Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy: Fire in His Spirit 22/5

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day. Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover: The Beast Prince 29/5

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day. Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food industry: Blackmailed by the Grump 30/5

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day. Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot: 4th & Girl 21/5

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day. Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way: Heartbreaker 20/5

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Do Me a Favor 30/5

[Tammie]

Completed - Read: 10

1. Happy May Birthday!:
Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
The Year We Hid Away, Sarina Bowen | 5/2

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month
Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
Evasive Action, Carol Ericson | 5/17

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt
Read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ (or any of its variations), Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Suzanne Collins | 5/16

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role
Lucy by the Sea, Elizabeth Strout | 5/8

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline
The Malevolent Seven, Sebastien de Castell | 5/20

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book with an animal on the cover. - parrot
Murder Mystery Book Club, Danielle Collins | 5/10

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book that has food on the cover.
The Sweet Taste of Murder, CeeCee James | 5/20

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.
Gage, Sawyer Bennett | 5/4

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character
Romantic Encounter, Betty Neels | 5/12

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.
Maybe Not, Colleen Hoover | 5/5

[Kim]

I'm in for 10!

2024 May Monthly Challenge
Completed 05/10

1. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May - Unconditional: A Love Story 05.22
2. Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military - All the Sinners Bleed 05.21
3. Read any book tagged LGBT - Xeni
4. Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role - Lawe
5. Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy - Raybearer
6. Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover - Sweet Vengeance 05.11
7. Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry - Where We Found Our Heart
8. Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character - Jump Ball: Las Vegas Ramblers 05.31
9. Read a book with a wealthy character - The Black Kids 05.24
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice - Revive Me, Part One: The Act

[Mony]

🌻🌱 👒 🚲🌷🪻🌈 💦 🪁 🏃‍♂️ 🛝 ⚾️ ⛳️ 🚴‍♀️ 🌻 👒 🧢 🪺🌷🪻🌈💦 🏃‍♂️⛳️🪁

2024 May Monthly Challenge

The Spire

✅ Happy Birthday: Published in May- Slightly Dangerous
✅ Month-Long Observance- Former responder - The Spire
✅ Featured Author- Suspense, Sci-Fi or Fantasy - Jumping Barrel
✅ Brothers/Sisters Day: Siblings/family important- A Dark and Stormy Knight
✅ Star Wars Day: Good vs Evil- Dancing With Danger
✅ Kentucky Derby Day: Loves fashion- What I Did for a Duke
Eat What You Want Day: Food on cover
✅ National Bike to Work Day: Athletic- Beautiful Player
✅ Be Millionaire Day: Financial situation NB - Indiscreet
✅ Reader's Choice: The Plus Ones



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[Sarena]

2024 May Monthly Challenge
2/10

1. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month: Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt:Read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ, Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day: Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice). Wyatt: The Barlow Mafia

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day: Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day : Read a book in which an animal plays an important role. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover. The Cowboy's Claim

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day: Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry. bar/brewery
Equivalent Exchange

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day: Read any book that has a workplace setting/plot.

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day: Read a book with a wealthy character.
When I Think of You

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. A Love Song for Ricki Wilde

[Caraina]

2024 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024

Completed: 9/10

1. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald. Hideaway - Nora Roberts 5/13/24 (published on May 26, 2020)

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States) Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
**Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder. Sworn to Silence - Linda Castillo 5/26/24

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: Read one book written by L.A. Witt under any of her various names, or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists:
L.A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Ann Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lauren Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lori A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about L.A. Witt -
* She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and cats
* She loves to attend Pittsburgh Penguin hockey games, and frequently yells enough to lose her voice.
* She uses pseudonyms to distinguish her various genres: L.A. Witt (most of her books) are gay romance and suspense; Ann Gallagher - LGBTQ+ sweet romances, asexual romances, and young adult; Lauren Gallagher - M/F, F/F, and bisexual romances; Lori A. Witt - mainstream science fiction, fantasy, and suspense.
You may also read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ (or any of its variations), Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy. All the Colors of Night - Jayne Ann Krentz 5/11/24 (Suspense & Fantasy)

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice). The Blue Bistro - Elin Hilderbrand 5/25/24

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation). Chain of Thorns - Cassandra Clare 5/3/24

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover. Kissing Sin - Keri Arthur 5/8/24

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table), or that has food on the cover. Sprinkle with Murder - Jenn McKinlay 5/16/24

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way. Friends in Napa - Sheila Yasmin Marikar 5/15/24

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice. The Woman in Me - Britney Spears 5/8/24

[JoAnne]

2024 May Monthly Challenge

Completed 9/10

1. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay 5/12/24 4.5stars (5/14/24)

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States) Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
**Read a book with a character who is a first responder.
Look on the Bright Side by Kristan Higgins 5/25/24 4.5stars (Dante is a fireman)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: Read one book written by L.A. Witt under any of her various names, or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists:
L.A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Ann Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lauren Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lori A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about L.A. Witt -
* She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and cats
* She loves to attend Pittsburgh Penguin hockey games, and frequently yells enough to lose her voice.
* She uses pseudonyms to distinguish her various genres: L.A. Witt (most of her books) are gay romance and suspense; Ann Gallagher - LGBTQ+ sweet romances, asexual romances, and young adult; Lauren Gallagher - M/F, F/F, and bisexual romances; Lori A. Witt - mainstream science fiction, fantasy, and suspense.
You may also read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ (orany of its variations), Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).
An Escape Goat: A Zen Goat Mystery(#1) by Janna Rollins 5/9/24 4stars (Callie and her family's farm is central to the story; close friends (or are they) book the retreat)

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).
Settling with the Spinster by Ruby Swoon 5/9/24 3stars (Ingrid/Penelope goes between good and evil; Xander/Judd is on the side of good and her nemesis is pure evil)

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover.
From the Heart (Guiding Emily, #5) by Barbara Hinske 5/3/24 4.5stars (lots of dogs; Garth is Emily's guide dog)

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table),
Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews 5/6/24 4.5stars (hotel is backdrop of the story along with its restaurant, chef and other workers)

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read any book that has a workplace setting/plot.
Secrets and Scandals: The Gilman Gazette Cozy Mystery #1 (The Gilman Gazette Cozy Mystery Series) by Piper Glendale 5/1/24 4stars (The Gilman Gazette (small town newspaper) is key to the story)

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.
The Summer Swap by Sarah Morgan 5/4/24 4.5stars (Cecilia and her family are wealthy but Lily is not and her lack of funds play an important role in the book)

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.
Seven Summers by Paige Toon 5/21/24 4stars

[Catsalive]

2024 May Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. Happy May Birthday!
Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
by Matthew Reilly 2/5 4★

2. National Military Appreciation Month
Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
Scrublands by Chris Hammer 4/5 4★

3. Featured Author
Read any book tagged Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.
The Dog Stars by Peter Heller 15/5 2★

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role - cult family
The Wiregrass by Adrian Hyland 8/5 5★
, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day
Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy
Girl Reading by Katie Ward 6/5 2.5★
, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion
Handling Edna by Barry Humphries 1/5 4★
or that has a hat on the cover.

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry - the Cahills are farmers
Death by Water by Kerry Greenwood 22/5 5★

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.
The Writing Class by Jincy Willett 5/5 3★

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day
Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.
A Compromising Situation by Shannon Donnelly 7/5 3★

10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice.
Daisy and Kate by Meredith Appleyard 11/5 5★

[Ann (Noumena12)]

1. Happy May Birthday!: Young Buck (Green Valley Heroes #5) Kilby Blades
2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States): Package Makes Perfect (Green Valley Heroes #6) Lauren Connolly
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: Cold Feet in Hot Sand Lauren Gallagher
4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day: Loving Gigi (The Andrades #5) Ruth Cardello
5. May 4 - Star Wars Day: Truth or Wolf(Wolf Brothers #1) Anne Marsh
6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day: Searching for Hope(Redwood Coast Rescue #6) Tonya Burrows
7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day: Muffin But Trouble Talia Hunter
8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day: Duke: Faking the Play(Boston Tomcats #3) Kayley Loring
9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day : Twisted: Romantic Suspense with a Twist (Twisted Billionaires #1) Blair Babylon
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

[Avid Reader and Geek Girl]

2024 May Monthly Challenge

Read: 8/10

1. Happy May Birthday!:
Read a book published in May 5/21

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month
Read a book with a character who was formerly in the military- 5/3

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt
Read a book by an author who is from Pennsylvania. - (author lives in Pittsburg- 5/8

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings play an important role- 5/13

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) - 5/21

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table), or that has food on the cover.

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read that has a workplace setting/plot. - 5/10

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character. - 5/8

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.- - 5/5

[Susan]

2024 May Monthly Challenge


1. Happy May Birthday!:
published in May, or green cover
published May 30, 2023
5/11/24

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month
MC currently or formerly in the military or first responder.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt
set in Pennsylvania, or tagged LGBTQ Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
siblings or other family members, or very close friends
5/2/24

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
tagged Fantasy
5/2/24

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or animal on cover. character that loves fashion or hat on cover

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
character involved in the food or beverage industry or food on cover

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
workplace setting/plot.

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day:
wealthy character, or MC's financial situation is important to story

10. Reader's Choice

[Jonquil]

2024 May Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE

1. Happy May Birthday!: green cover C.J. Archer 5/2


2. National Military Appreciation Month - MC formerly in military Ex-SEAL Ace Madden Undercover Cowboy Protector Kacy Cross 5/1

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt tagged LGBTQ, Fantasy The Heartbreak Bakery A.R. Capetta 5/7

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day: siblings or other family members, or very close friends --all of these-- Last Word to the Wise Ann Claire 5/7

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day: tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy Shield of Winter Nalini Singh 5/6

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day: = animal on cover, animal plays an important role -- the National Pet Pageant

AND
with a character that loves fashion-- MC owns a Kitty Couture shop Cat Got Your Crown Julie Chase 5/7

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
character involved in the food or beverage industry == Snowden Family Clambake Torn Asunder Barbara Ross
AND food on cover -- wedding cake 5/9


8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day: workplace setting/plot -- Smoky Mountains: she's a park ranger and he's a forager and truffle hunter Stranger Ranger Daisy Prescott 5/6

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day:
wealthy character, or MC's financial situation is important to story -- Phryne Fisher's wealth makes it possible for her to be an amateur detective and to provide for a circle of helpers Ruddy Gore Kerry Greenwood 5/5

10. Reader's Choice: Totally Folked Penny Reid 5/5

[AliciaJ]

2024 May Monthly Challenge


1. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.

pub 5/2/24; 5/27


2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States) Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
**Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
5/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: Read one book written by L.A. Witt under any of her various names, or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists:
L.A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Ann Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lauren Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lori A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about L.A. Witt -
* She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and cats
* She loves to attend Pittsburgh Penguin hockey games, and frequently yells enough to lose her voice.
* She uses pseudonyms to distinguish her various genres: L.A. Witt (most of her books) are gay romance and suspense; Ann Gallagher - LGBTQ+ sweet romances, asexual romances, and young adult; Lauren Gallagher - M/F, F/F, and bisexual romances; Lori A. Witt - mainstream science fiction, fantasy, and suspense.
You may also read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ (or any of its variations), Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.
5/8

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).
5/20


5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).
5/17

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover.
5/11

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table), or that has food on the cover.
5/18

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.
5/7

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.

5/25

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.
5/8

[Alicia]

2024 May Monthly Challenge

1. Happy May Birthday!: Curves for the Single Dad by Piper Sullivan FINISHED 5/22/2024

2. May Month-Long Observance - Curvy Girl's Secret by Piper Sullivan FINISHED 5/18/2024

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs FINISHED 5/30/2024

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Never Fall for a Dragon by Lola Glass FINISHED 5/9/2024

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs FINISHED 5/31/2024

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs FINISHED 5/10/2024

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Mistlefoeby Kimberly Lemming FINISHED 5/30/2024

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day: His Curvy Best Friend by Piper Sullivan FINISHED 5/19/2024

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day : Owning Amethyst by Penelope Wylde FINISHED 5/10/2024


10. Reader's Choice: Secret Mafia Daddy by Kira Cole FINISHED 5/18/2024


Read 10/10

[Barbara ★]

May Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔️1. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
The Alpine Xanadu - Mary Daheim 5/12


✔️2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States)
**Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
The Dying Place - Charly Cox (MC a cop) 5/12

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt:
**Read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ, Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.
Beasts of the Frozen Sun - Jill Criswell 5/11

✔️4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).
The Boardwalk Bookshop - Susan Mallery 5/11

✔️5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).
The Tainted Cup - Robert Jackson Bennett 5/17

✔️6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover.
Killing Trail - Margaret Mizushima (K-9 dog) 5/17

✔️7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table), or that has food on the cover.
The Crêpes of Wrath - Sarah Fox 5/15

✔️8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.
Rock Hard - Nalini Singh 5/10

✔️9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.
Thin Ice - Paige Shelton (Beth, MC) 5/5

✔️10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.
The Conference of the Birds - Ransom Riggs 5/8

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Cyliena]

Here's mine!


Completed: 10/10

1. Happy May Birthday!: Plot and Bothered ⭐⭐⭐ (5/19)
2. Military Appreciation Month: Marcus ⭐⭐⭐ (5/22)
3. FAC – L.A. Witt: Knightqueen ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/4)
4. Brothers & Sisters Day: I Dare You ⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
5. Star Wars Day: The Vacuum of Space ⭐⭐⭐ (5/8)
6. Kentucky Derby Day: Adam ⭐⭐⭐ (5/2)
7. Eat What You Want Day: Glitter in the Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/14)
8. National Bike to Work Day: Noah ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/25)
9. Be a Millionaire Day: Big Bratva ⭐⭐⭐ (5/31)
10. Reader's Choice: Holmes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/26)

[Aminko]

2024 May Monthly Challenge
1 May to 31 May, 2024

Read: 3

1. Happy May Birthday!: Payback by Amy Daws

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States) Guarding the Single Mother by Leslie North

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt:
Emperor by Anna Hackett (27/5/2024)

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day: My Darling Bride by Ilsa Madden-Mills (4/5/2024)

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day: Gravity by Maggie Lynch

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day: Hunter's Season by Thea Harrison - (25/5/2024)

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day: Sweet Addiction by J. Daniels

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day: The Perfect Stroke by Jordan Marie

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day : The Billionaire Bachelor by Jessica Lemmon

10. Reader's Choice: Not in a Billion Years by Camilla Isley

[Emily]

. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.


2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States) Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
**Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: Read one book written by L.A. Witt under any of her various names, or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists:
L.A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Ann Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lauren Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lori A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about L.A. Witt -
* She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and cats
* She loves to attend Pittsburgh Penguin hockey games, and frequently yells enough to lose her voice.
* She uses pseudonyms to distinguish her various genres: L.A. Witt (most of her books) are gay romance and suspense; Ann Gallagher - LGBTQ+ sweet romances, asexual romances, and young adult; Lauren Gallagher - M/F, F/F, and bisexual romances; Lori A. Witt - mainstream science fiction, fantasy, and suspense.
You may also read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ (orany of its variations), Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.


4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover.

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table), or that has food on the cover.

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.

You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

\

[Lacy]

May Monthly Challenge


1. Happy May Birthday!:

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month:

3. Featured Author Challenge:

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Quicksilver - Dean Koontz - 5/3 - 5 Stars

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :

10. Reader's Choice:

[Susan]

9/10


1. Happy May Birthday!:
💐Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Smoky Mountains Graveyard - Lena Diaz (HI #2213 - May 2024) - May 1

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States) Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
💐Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
A Second Summertime Courtship - Sandra Sookoo (Dragonblade - May 2024) (former military) - May 28


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt:
💐Read one book written by L.A. Witt under any of her various names, or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists:
L.A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Ann Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lauren Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lori A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about L.A. Witt -
* She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and cats
* She loves to attend Pittsburgh Penguin hockey games, and frequently yells enough to lose her voice.
* She uses pseudonyms to distinguish her various genres: L.A. Witt (most of her books) are gay romance and suspense; Ann Gallagher - LGBTQ+ sweet romances, asexual romances, and young adult; Lauren Gallagher - M/F, F/F, and bisexual romances; Lori A. Witt - mainstream science fiction, fantasy, and suspense.

💐You may also read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ (orany of its variations), Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.
Amish Witness to Murder - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #1108 - June 2024) (author from PA) - May 20

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
💐Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).
The Gift - Julie Garwood (Pocket - Jan 1991) (siblings) - May 6

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
💐Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
💐Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover.
Secrets in the Little Irish Village - Michelle Vernal (Bookouture - May 2024) (klepto kitty) - May 22

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
💐Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table), or that has food on the cover.
What Ales the Earl - Sally MacKenzie (Zebra - Aug 2018) (brewer)- May 15

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
💐Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.
Unbuttoning the Bachelor Doc - Deanne Anders (HMED #1394 - June 2024) (workplace) - May 31

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
💐Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.
Her Private Security Detail - Patricia Sargeant (HRS#2282 - June 2024) - May 31

10. Reader's Choice:
💐Read any book of your choice.
The Lyon's Gambit - Ruth A. Casie (Dragonblade Pub - May 2024) - May 18


5

[Julianna]

I'm in for six this month.

[Melissa]

6/ 10 May Monthly Challenge


1. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald. Yellowface Finished 5/16


2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States) Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
**Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: Read one book written by L.A. Witt under any of her various names, or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists:
L.A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Ann Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lauren Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lori A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about L.A. Witt -
* She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and cats
* She loves to attend Pittsburgh Penguin hockey games, and frequently yells enough to lose her voice.
* She uses pseudonyms to distinguish her various genres: L.A. Witt (most of her books) are gay romance and suspense; Ann Gallagher - LGBTQ+ sweet romances, asexual romances, and young adult; Lauren Gallagher - M/F, F/F, and bisexual romances; Lori A. Witt - mainstream science fiction, fantasy, and suspense.
You may also read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ (orany of its variations), Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.


4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice). Tangled Up In You Finished 5/10

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation). Diavola Finished 5/18

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover.Butcher & Blackbird Finished 5/27

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table), or that has food on the cover.

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.Broken Horses Finished 5/3

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.The Housemaid's Secret Finished 5/2

[LaurLa]

May Monthly Challenge
May 2024

My Monthly Challenge (msg 32)

Books Read🚦10



✅1. Happy May Birthday!
🚥Read a book published in May
🚥Blasphemous🚦05.05 ★★★

✅2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States)
🚥Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military
🚥A SEAL's Seduction🚦05.05 ★★★★

✅3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt
🚥Read a book tagged Suspense
🚥Twisted Truths🚦05.12 ★★★★

✅4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day
🚥Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role
🚥Little White Sins🚦05.02 ★★★

✅5. May 4 - Star Wars Day
🚥Read a book that is tagged Fantasy
🚥The Shadows🚦05.24 ★★★★

✅6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day
🚥Read a book with an animal on the cover
🚥Didn't Expect You🚦05.18 ★★★★

✅7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day
🚥Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry
🚥Cakewalk🚦05.29 ★★★★

✅8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day
🚥Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character
🚥Love, All🚦05.04 ★★★

✅9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day
🚥Read a book with a wealthy character
🚥Seducing the Enemy🚦05.04 ★★★

✅10. Reader's Choice
🚥Read any book of your choice
🚥Their Last Resort🚦05.14 ★★★★

[Suzanne]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2024 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 2024

Progress: 10 out of 10

1. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson - ***** - 6/30/2024 - 483 Pages

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States) Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
**Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich - **** - 7/17/2024 - 387 Pages - Police Officer

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: Read one book written by L.A. Witt under any of her various names, or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists:
L.A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Ann Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lauren Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lori A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about L.A. Witt -
* She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and cats
* She loves to attend Pittsburgh Penguin hockey games, and frequently yells enough to lose her voice.
* She uses pseudonyms to distinguish her various genres: L.A. Witt (most of her books) are gay romance and suspense; Ann Gallagher - LGBTQ+ sweet romances, asexual romances, and young adult; Lauren Gallagher - M/F, F/F, and bisexual romances; Lori A. Witt - mainstream science fiction, fantasy, and suspense.

You may also read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ (orany of its variations), Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir - **** - 6/28/2024 - 510 Pages

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).
Through the Grinder by Cleo Coyle - ***** - 7/5/2024 - 270 Pages

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation):
Bride by Ali Hazelwood - ***** - 5/8/2024 - 416 Pages

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover.
Meaty by Samantha Irby - **** - 7/7/2024 - 272 Pages

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table), or that has food on the cover:
Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last by Wright Thompson - ***** - 7/23/2024 - 256 Pages

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.
Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy - **** - 7/22/2024 - 336 Pages

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way:
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai - *** - 5/9/2024 - 438 Pages

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice:
Election by Tom Perrotta - **** - 5/1/2024 - 210 Pages

[minnemoo]

🌼 2024 May Monthly Challenge 🌼

Progress: 10/10 - COMPLETE

✔1. Happy May Birthday! 🌼
Read a book with green on the cover.
She Left - Stacie Grey - 5/30/24

✔2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month 🌼
Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military.
Striking Distance - Pamela Clare - 5/11/24

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt 🌼
Read a book tagged Suspense.
The Coppersmith Farmhouse - Devney Perry - 5/25/24

✔4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day 🌼
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role.
One Heart to Win - Johanna Lindsey - 5/20/24

✔5. May 4 - Star Wars Day 🌼
Read a book that is tagged Fantasy.
The Book of Lost Things - John Connolly - 5/28/24

✔6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day 🌼
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role.
The Travelling Cat Chronicles - Hiro Arikawa - 5/21/24

✔7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day 🌼
Read a book that has food on the cover.
A Newlywed’s Guide to Fortune and Murder - Dianne Freeman - 5/29/24

✔8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day 🌼
Read any book that has a workplace setting/plot.
Scream for Me - Cynthia Eden - 5/31/24

✔9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day 🌼
Read a book where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.
Dark Intentions - Charlotte Byrd - 5/31/24

✔10. Reader's Choice 🌼
Read any book of your choice.
Love in the Time of Zombies - Cassandra Gannon - 5/28/24

[Mary!]

2024 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
10/10


1. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May.
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus 05/15/2024

2. Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military.
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 05/07/2024

3. Read any book tagged Fantasy.
Holy Knit by Deborah Alexander 05/09/2024

4. Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role.
How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang 05/28/2024

5. Read a book that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).
Coldsleep Lullaby by Andrew Brown 05/15/2024

6. Read a book that has a hat on the cover.
The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker 05/14/2024


7. Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry.
Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich 05/17/2024

8. Read any book that has a workplace setting/plot.
I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue 06/01/2024

9. Read a book where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.
The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez 05/03/2024

10. Read any book of your choice.
High Five by Janet Evanovich 05/03/2024

[Romanticbookworm]

Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.


2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States) Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
**Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: Read one book written by L.A. Witt under any of her various names, or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists:
L.A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Ann Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lauren Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lori A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about L.A. Witt -
* She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and cats
* She loves to attend Pittsburgh Penguin hockey games, and frequently yells enough to lose her voice.
* She uses pseudonyms to distinguish her various genres: L.A. Witt (most of her books) are gay romance and suspense; Ann Gallagher - LGBTQ+ sweet romances, asexual romances, and young adult; Lauren Gallagher - M/F, F/F, and bisexual romances; Lori A. Witt - mainstream science fiction, fantasy, and suspense.
You may also read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ (orany of its variations), Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.


4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover.

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table), or that has food on the cover.

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

2024 May Monthly Challenge


1. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.


2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States) Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
**Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: Read one book written by L.A. Witt under any of her various names, or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists:
L.A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Ann Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lauren Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lori A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about L.A. Witt -
* She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and cats
* She loves to attend Pittsburgh Penguin hockey games, and frequently yells enough to lose her voice.
* She uses pseudonyms to distinguish her various genres: L.A. Witt (most of her books) are gay romance and suspense; Ann Gallagher - LGBTQ+ sweet romances, asexual romances, and young adult; Lauren Gallagher - M/F, F/F, and bisexual romances; Lori A. Witt - mainstream science fiction, fantasy, and suspense.
You may also read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ (orany of its variations), Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.


4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover.

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table), or that has food on the cover.

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.

[Jonquil]

2024 May Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE

1. Happy May Birthday!: green cover C.J. Archer 5/2


2. National Military Appreciation Month - MC formerly in military Ex-SEAL Ace Madden Undercover Cowboy Protector Kacy Cross 5/1

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt tagged LGBTQ, Fantasy The Heartbreak Bakery A.R. Capetta 5/7

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day: siblings or other family members, or very close friends --all of these-- Last Word to the Wise Ann Claire 5/7

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day: tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy Shield of Winter Nalini Singh 5/6

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day: = animal on cover, animal plays an important role -- the National Pet Pageant

AND
with a character that loves fashion-- MC owns a Kitty Couture shop Cat Got Your Crown Julie Chase 5/7

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
character involved in the food or beverage industry == Snowden Family Clambake Torn Asunder Barbara Ross
AND food on cover -- wedding cake 5/9


8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day: workplace setting/plot -- Smoky Mountains: she's a park ranger and he's a forager and truffle hunter Stranger Ranger Daisy Prescott 5/6

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day:
wealthy character, or MC's financial situation is important to story -- Phryne Fisher's wealth makes it possible for her to be an amateur detective and to provide for a circle of helpers Ruddy Gore Kerry Greenwood 5/5

10. Reader's Choice: Totally Folked Penny Reid 5/5

[Heather]

Heather wrote: "I'm in. 🌸
10/10

✔ Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May.
Liar's Point, Laura Griffin - 11 May

✔ May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (Unit..."

Complete!

[Shelley]

2024 May Monthly Challenge


1. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.


2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month
**Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: Read one book written by L.A. Witt under any of her various names, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ (or any of its variations), Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.


4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day: RAB in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day: RAB that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day: RAB in which an animal plays an important role or one with an animal on the cover. Or a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover.

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day: RAB with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table), or that has food on the cover.

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day: Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day: RAB with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

[Elaine]

Finished on post 3. Thanks once again.....
Elaine

[Heather]

***COMPLETED 9/15/24***
2024 May Monthly Challenge

Books Completed: 10/10


✅1. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald-Because of Miss Bridgerton-5/22/24


✅2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States) Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
**Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder-Tinderbox-5/31/24


✅3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: Read one book written by L.A. Witt under any of her various names, or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists:
L.A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Ann Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lauren Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lori A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about L.A. Witt -
* She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and cats
* She loves to attend Pittsburgh Penguin hockey games, and frequently yells enough to lose her voice.
* She uses pseudonyms to distinguish her various genres: L.A. Witt (most of her books) are gay romance and suspense; Ann Gallagher - LGBTQ+ sweet romances, asexual romances, and young adult; Lauren Gallagher - M/F, F/F, and bisexual romances; Lori A. Witt - mainstream science fiction, fantasy, and suspense.
You may also read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ (orany of its variations), Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy-(Pennsylvania)-Break Me-5/7/24


✅4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice)-Teach Me-5/9/24

✅5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation)-A Touch of Malice-5/17/24

✅6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover-Vision in Silver-5/29/24

✅7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table), or that has food on the cover-Funny Story-9/15/24

✅8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot-Terms and Conditions-5/2/24

✅9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way-Tempt Me-5/6/24

✅10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice-The Alchemist-5/14/24

[Jennie-Lee~abookishwonderer~]

2024 May Monthly Challenge
Read: 0/10

1. Happy May Birthday!:
🪻Read a book published in May.
🪻 Read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.~She Walks in Power by MaryLu Tyndall


2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States) Also known as Military Appreciation Month, this is a month-long observance in the United States, dedicated to people who are currently serving in the United States military.
**Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: Read one book written by L.A. Witt under any of her various names, or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists:
L.A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Ann Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lauren Gallagher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Lori A. Witt - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
🪻Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!)
🪻Read a book with an animal on the cover. ~The Rancher's Forever Family by Sasha Summers
🪻Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover.

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
🪻Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table).~Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles by A.L. Herbert
🪻Read a book that has food on the cover.

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.

[Barbara ★]

May Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔️1. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
The Alpine Xanadu - Mary Daheim 5/12


✔️2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States)
**Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
The Dying Place - Charly Cox (MC a cop) 5/12

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt:
**Read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ, Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.
Beasts of the Frozen Sun - Jill Criswell 5/11

✔️4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).
The Boardwalk Bookshop - Susan Mallery 5/11

✔️5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).
The Tainted Cup - Robert Jackson Bennett 5/17

✔️6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover.
Killing Trail - Margaret Mizushima (K-9 dog) 5/17

✔️7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table), or that has food on the cover.
The Crêpes of Wrath - Sarah Fox 5/15

✔️8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.
Rock Hard - Nalini Singh 5/10

✔️9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.
Thin Ice - Paige Shelton (Beth, MC) 5/5

✔️10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.
The Conference of the Birds - Ransom Riggs 5/8

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Tammie]

Complete
Thanks Karen

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Natalie]

🌻🌻MAY Complete!🌻🌻

✔️1. Happy May Birthday!: Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
🌻 Savor It by Tarah Dewitt 5/22

✔️2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States)
**Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
🌻 Pretend You're Mine by Lucy Score 5/18

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: Read one book written by L.A. Witt under any of her various names, or any author with her first or last name.
🌻All The King's Horses by Lauren Gallagher 5/13

✔️4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).
🌻 The Sister Effect by Susan Mallery - 5/12

✔️5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).
🌻 A Complicated Love Story Set in Space by Shaun David Hutchinson 5/15

✔️6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover.
🌻 Love Bites by Cynthia St. Aubin 5/6

✔️ 7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table), or that has food on the cover.
🌻 Kissing Kosher by Jean Meltzer 5/17

✔️ 8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.
🌻 Wildfire by Hannah Grace 5/20

✔️9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.
🌻 The Billionaire’s Wake-up-call Girl by Annika Martin 5/4

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.
🌻 Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young 5/19

[Frankie]

2024 May Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy May Birthday!:
Read a book published in May.
Don't Tell-Willow Rose 5/14/24

2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month (United States)
**Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military.
Let Me Love You-Brittney Sahin 5/21/24

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt:
* Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
The Girl and the Secret Passage-A.J. Rivers 5/02/24

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day:
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).
Still-Kennedy Ryan 5/11/24

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day:
Read a book that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).
Hell and Back-Natasha Madison 5/08/24

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day:
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover.
K-9 Patrol-Julie Miller 5/18/24

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day:
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table).
Deja Brew-Jessica Gadziala 5/08/24

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day:
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character.
Listen, Pitch-Lani Lynn Vale 5/10/24

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day :
Read a book with a wealthy character.
Wild Love-Elsie Silver 5/15/24

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.
Legacy-Laura Pavlov 5/12/24

[Catsalive]

Done

2024 May Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. Happy May Birthday!
Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
by Matthew Reilly 2/5 4★

2. National Military Appreciation Month
Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
Scrublands by Chris Hammer 4/5 4★

3. Featured Author
Read any book tagged Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.
The Dog Stars by Peter Heller 15/5 2★

4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day
Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role - cult family
The Wiregrass by Adrian Hyland 8/5 5★
, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).

5. May 4 - Star Wars Day
Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy
Girl Reading by Katie Ward 6/5 2.5★
, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).

6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day
Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion
Handling Edna by Barry Humphries 1/5 4★
or that has a hat on the cover.

7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day
Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry - the Cahills are farmers
Death by Water by Kerry Greenwood 22/5 5★

8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day
Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.
The Writing Class by Jincy Willett 5/5 3★

9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day
Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.
A Compromising Situation by Shannon Donnelly 7/5 3★

10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice.
Daisy and Kate by Meredith Appleyard 11/5 5★

[Bookchaser]

🌸🪻🌷🌻🌹🌼🌺💐2024 May Monthly Challenge💐🌺🌼🌹🌻🌷🪻🌸




Done!!!



10/10 Completed



01. Happy May Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in May, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of May's birthstone, the Emerald.
Things We Never Said by Samantha Young 05/05/24
02. National Military Appreciation Month (United States): 👨🏻‍✈️Read a book with a character who is currently or formerly in the military, or who is a first responder.
Welcome Home, Cowboy by Annie Rains 05/23/24
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ L.A. Witt/Ann Gallagher/Lauren Gallagher/Lori A. Witt: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by L.A. Witt under any of her various names, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Pennsylvania, or by an author who is from Pennsylvania. You can also read any book tagged LGBTQ (or any of its variations), Suspense, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy.
People in Glass Houses by Jayne Castle 05/14/24
04. Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2): 👫Read a book in which siblings or other family members play an important role, or a book with very close friends (family by choice).
Operation Bailey Wedding by Piper Rayne 05/17/24
05. Star Wars Day (May 4): 🛸Read a book that is tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or one that has a good vs evil storyline (your interpretation).
Destin's Hold by S.E. Smith - 05/11/24
06. Kentucky Derby Day (May 4): 🏇🏻Read a book in which an animal plays an important role (shifters count!) or one with an animal on the cover. Or you can read a book with a character that loves fashion or that has a hat on the cover.
Kentucky Home by Sarah Title 05/11/24
07. Eat What You Want Day (May 11): 🍔Read a book with a character and/or storyline involved in the food or beverage industry (farm to table), or that has food on the cover.
Birth of a Baby Daddy by Piper Rayne - 05/16/24
08. National Bike to Work Day (May 16): 🚴🏼Read a sports romance or any book with an athletic character, or that has a workplace setting/plot.
Not Quite Crazy by Catherine Bybee 05/19/24
09. Be a Millionaire Day (May 20): 💵Read a book with a wealthy character, or where a MC's financial situation is important to the storyline in any way.
The Trouble with Billionaires by Michelle Pennington 05/23/24
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Ten Rules for Marrying a Duke - 05/26/24

[Lacy]

May Monthly Challenge
Done -
10/10 Complete

🌻1. Happy May Birthday!: May
Protecting You - Claire Kingsley - 5/4 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌻2. May Month-Long Observance - National Military Appreciation Month: 1st Responder
Rushing In - Claire Kingsley - 5/8 -⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌻3. Featured Author Challenge: Fantasy
Allegiance of Honor - Nalini Singh - 5/27 -⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌻4. May 2 - Brothers and Sisters Day: Siblings/Family
Rewriting the Stars - Claire Kingsley - 5/13 -⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌻5. May 4 - Star Wars Day: Good vs. Evil/ Fantasy
Quicksilver - Dean Koontz - 5/3 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌻6. May 4 - Kentucky Derby Day: Animal
Unraveling Him - Claire Kingsley - 5/6 -⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌻7. May 11 - Eat What You Want Day: Book store w/ coffee shop
My Darling Bride - Ilsa Madden-Mills - 5/17 - ⭐️-

🌻8. May 16 - National Bike to Work Day: Hiking, Skiing
All Rhodes Lead Here - Mariana Zapata - 5/20 -⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌻9. May 20 - Be a Millionaire Day : Wealthy
Chasing Her Fire - Claire Kingsley - 5/9 -⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌻10. Reader's Choice:
Fighting for Us - Claire Kingsley - 5/5 -⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️