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Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
Read: 9
For any of the below, you can read a book with that particular flower on the cover or a cover that shares one of the dominant colors of the flower (for some I have listed just a few of the many possible colors). Or you can try to match the "symbolism" of the flower.
Daffodils - Yellow, White - Rebirth
Yellow cover-

- Read a book in which the MC undergoes a significant/life-altering change.
Coconut Crunch Murder Laura Pauling 5/1/24
Tulips - Yellow, Red, Pink, White, Orange - Love, passion
Orange cover-

- Read a a book in which the MC achieves love (it can't be one of the dancing around books).
Easier Dead Than Drawn Bailee Abbott 5/7/24
Rose - The color of a rose directly affects its 'meaning'. For a change, let's do lavender/purple which has to do with enchantment, enthrallment and first impressions.

- Read a book with magic OR love at first sight.
Zinnia - Pink, White, Yellow, Orange, Red - Friendship, Affection
Pink cover-

Orange cover-

- Read a book where main characters are friends,(but not lovers or harboring an unrequited love).
Lou and her friend Beck, a widower are just friends at this point-Once Upon a Clue Kathi Daley 5/5/24
Peony - Red, Pink, Yellow, White (sensing a theme?) - Wealth, Prosperity, Good fortune
- Read a book with a wealthy MC, or a character who comes into "good fortune" - however you want to define that.
MC had won the lottery-Chocolate Chip Cookie Cover-Up Angela Mayble 5/2/24
Tari wrote: "May Flowers
Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
For any of the below, you can read a book with that particular flower on the cover or a cover that shares one of the dominant colors of the flower (for some ..."
Enjoy!
Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
For any of the below, you can read a book with that particular flower on the cover or a cover that shares one of the dominant colors of the flower (for some ..."
Enjoy!

Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
For any of the below, you can read a book with that particular flower on the cover or a cover that shares one of the dominant colors of the flower (for some I have listed just a few of the many possible colors). Or you can try to match the "symbolism" of the flower.
Daffodils - Yellow, White - Rebirth
- Read a book in which the MC undergoes a significant/life-altering change.

Tulips - Yellow, Red, Pink, White, Orange - Love, passion
- Read a a book in which the MC achieves love (it can't be one of the dancing around books).

Rose - The color of a rose directly affects its 'meaning'. For a change, let's do lavender/purple which has to do with enchantment, enthrallment and first impressions.
- Read a book with magic OR love at first sight.

Zinnia - Pink, White, Yellow, Orange, Red - Friendship, Affection
- Read a book where main characters are friends,(but not lovers or harboring an unrequited love).
Peony - Red, Pink, Yellow, White (sensing a theme?) - Wealth, Prosperity, Good fortune
- Read a book with a wealthy MC, or a character who comes into "good fortune" - however you want to define that.
Anastasia wrote: "May Flowers Challenge
Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
For any of the below, you can read a book with that particular flower on the cover or a cover that shares one of the dominant colors of the flower ..."
Enjoy the challenge.
Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
For any of the below, you can read a book with that particular flower on the cover or a cover that shares one of the dominant colors of the flower ..."
Enjoy the challenge.

May Flowers Challenge
Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
Progress: 5/5
√Daffodils - Yellow, White - Rebirth - Read a book in which the MC undergoes a significant/life-altering change. - Seven Days at Mannerley - Audrey Schuyler Lancho
√Tulips - Yellow, Red, Pink, White, Orange - Love, passion - Read a book in which the MC achieves love (it can't be one of the dancing around books). - The Cop Reporter - P.J. Jones
√Rose - The color of a rose directly affects its 'meaning'. For a change, let's do lavender/purple which has to do with enchantment, enthrallment and first impressions. - Read a book with magic OR love at first sight. - Red Kingdom (Fairy Tale Retellings, #2) - Rachel L. Demeter
√Zinnia - Pink, White, Yellow, Orange, Red - Friendship, Affection - Read a book where main characters are friends, (but not lovers or harboring an unrequited love). - Secrets and Scandals: The Gilman Gazette Cozy Mystery #1 - Piper Glendale
√Peony - Red, Pink, Yellow, White (sensing a theme?) - Wealth, Prosperity, Good fortune - Read a book with a wealthy MC, or a character who comes into "good fortune" - however you want to define that. - To Catch A Crook: Orion Federation Series Novel - Jack Heape
Karen wrote: "A lot of options! Woohoo!
May Flowers Challenge
Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
Progress: 0/5
Daffodils - Yellow, White - Rebirth - Read a book in which the MC undergoes a significant/life-altering ch..."
Enjoy!
May Flowers Challenge
Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
Progress: 0/5
Daffodils - Yellow, White - Rebirth - Read a book in which the MC undergoes a significant/life-altering ch..."
Enjoy!

Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
Completed: 5/5
For any of the below, you can read a book with that particular flower on the cover or a cover that shares one of the dominant colors of the flower (for some I have listed just a few of the many possible colors). Or you can try to match the "symbolism" of the flower.
Daffodils - Yellow, White - Rebirth
- Read a book in which the MC undergoes a significant/life-altering change. The Life She Wanted - Anita Abriel 5/22/24
Tulips - Yellow, Red, Pink, White, Orange - Love, passion
- Read a a book in which the MC achieves love (it can't be one of the dancing around books). Hideaway - Nora Roberts 5/13/24
Rose - The color of a rose directly affects its 'meaning'. For a change, let's do lavender/purple which has to do with enchantment, enthrallment and first impressions.
- Read a book with magic OR love at first sight. Chain of Thorns - Cassandra Clare 5/3/24
Zinnia - Pink, White, Yellow, Orange, Red - Friendship, Affection
- Read a book where main characters are friends,(but not lovers or harboring an unrequited love). Sprinkle with Murder - Jenn McKinlay 5/16/24
Peony - Red, Pink, Yellow, White (sensing a theme?) - Wealth, Prosperity, Good fortune
- Read a book with a wealthy MC, or a character who comes into "good fortune" - however you want to define that. Friends in Napa - Sheila Yasmin Marikar 5/15/24
Caraina wrote: "May Flowers Challenge
Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
Completed: 0/5
For any of the below, you can read a book with that particular flower on the cover or a cover that shares one of the dominant color..."
Enjoy!
Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
Completed: 0/5
For any of the below, you can read a book with that particular flower on the cover or a cover that shares one of the dominant color..."
Enjoy!
May Flowers Challenge

Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
Completed:3/3
Daffodils - Yellow, White - Rebirth
- Read a book in which the MC undergoes a significant/life-altering change.
5/4
Tulips - Yellow, Red, Pink, White, Orange - Love, passion
(white)
5/31
Rose - The color of a rose directly affects its 'meaning'. For a change, let's do lavender/purple which has to do with enchantment, enthrallment and first impressions.
- Read a book with magic
5/24

Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
Completed:3/3
Daffodils - Yellow, White - Rebirth
- Read a book in which the MC undergoes a significant/life-altering change.

Tulips - Yellow, Red, Pink, White, Orange - Love, passion
(white)

Rose - The color of a rose directly affects its 'meaning'. For a change, let's do lavender/purple which has to do with enchantment, enthrallment and first impressions.
- Read a book with magic


Daffodils - Yellow, White - Rebirth
- Read a book in which the MC undergoes a significant/life-altering change.
Tulips - Yellow, Red, Pink, White, Orange - Love, passion
- Read a a book in which the MC achieves love (it can't be one of the dancing around books).
Rose - The color of a rose directly affects its 'meaning'. For a change, let's do lavender/purple which has to do with enchantment, enthrallment and first impressions.
- Read a book with magic OR love at first sight.
Zinnia - Pink, White, Yellow, Orange, Red - Friendship, Affection
- Read a book where main characters are friends,(but not lovers or harboring an unrequited love).
Peony - Red, Pink, Yellow, White (sensing a theme?) - Wealth, Prosperity, Good fortune
- Read a book with a wealthy MC, or a character who comes into "good fortune" - however you want to define that.

For any of the below, you can read a book with that particular flower on the cover or a cover that shares one of the dominant colors of the flower (for some I have listed just a few of the many possible colors). Or you can try to match the "symbolism" of the flower.
Daffodils - Yellow, White - Rebirth
- Read a book in which the MC undergoes a significant/life-altering change.

Tulips - Yellow, Red, Pink, White, Orange - Love, passion
- Read a a book in which the MC achieves love (it can't be one of the dancing around books).

Rose - The color of a rose directly affects its 'meaning'. For a change, let's do lavender/purple which has to do with enchantment, enthrallment and first impressions.
- Read a book with magic OR love at first sight.

Zinnia - Pink, White, Yellow, Orange, Red - Friendship, Affection
- Read a book where main characters are friends,(but not lovers or harboring an unrequited love).

Peony - Red, Pink, Yellow, White (sensing a theme?) - Wealth, Prosperity, Good fortune
- Read a book with a wealthy MC, or a character who comes into "good fortune" - however you want to define that.

Sandra wrote: "Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
For any of the below, you can read a book with that particular flower on the cover or a cover that shares one of the dominant colors of the flower (for some I have liste..."
Welcome to the challenge!
For any of the below, you can read a book with that particular flower on the cover or a cover that shares one of the dominant colors of the flower (for some I have liste..."
Welcome to the challenge!

Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
Books read: 5/5
For any of the below, you can read a book with that particular flower on the cover or a cover that shares one of the dominant colors of the flower (for some I have listed just a few of the many possible colors). Or you can try to match the "symbolism" of the flower.
✅Daffodils - Yellow, White - Rebirth
- Read a book in which the MC undergoes a significant/life-altering change-Tempt Me-5/6/24
✅Tulips - Yellow, Red, Pink, White, Orange - Love, passion
- Read a a book in which the MC achieves love (it can't be one of the dancing around books)-The Coworker-5/20/24
✅Rose - The color of a rose directly affects its 'meaning'. For a change, let's do lavender/purple which has to do with enchantment, enthrallment and first impressions.
- Read a book with magic OR love at first sight-A Touch of Malice-5/17/24
✅Zinnia - Pink, White, Yellow, Orange, Red - Friendship, Affection
- Read a book where main characters are friends,(but not lovers or harboring an unrequited love)-Murder of Crows-5/19/24
✅Peony - Red, Pink, Yellow, White (sensing a theme?) - Wealth, Prosperity, Good fortune
- Read a book with a wealthy MC, or a character who comes into "good fortune" - however you want to define that-Terms and Conditions-5/2/24





Heather wrote: "***Completed early 5/20/24***
Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
Books read: 5/5
For any of the below, you can read a book with that particular flower on the cover or a cover that shares one of the domi..."
Congrats!
Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
Books read: 5/5
For any of the below, you can read a book with that particular flower on the cover or a cover that shares one of the domi..."
Congrats!

Books mentioned in this topic
Sprinkle with Murder (other topics)The Life She Wanted (other topics)
Chain of Thorns (other topics)
Hideaway (other topics)
Friends in Napa (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Anita Abriel (other topics)Nora Roberts (other topics)
Cassandra Clare (other topics)
Jenn McKinlay (other topics)
Sheila Yasmin Marikar (other topics)
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Duration: May 1 - 31, 2024
For any of the below, you can read a book with that particular flower on the cover or a cover that shares one of the dominant colors of the flower (for some I have listed just a few of the many possible colors). Or you can try to match the "symbolism" of the flower.
Daffodils - Yellow, White - Rebirth
- Read a book in which the MC undergoes a significant/life-altering change.
Tulips - Yellow, Red, Pink, White, Orange - Love, passion
- Read a a book in which the MC achieves love (it can't be one of the dancing around books).
Rose - The color of a rose directly affects its 'meaning'. For a change, let's do lavender/purple which has to do with enchantment, enthrallment and first impressions.
- Read a book with magic OR love at first sight.
Zinnia - Pink, White, Yellow, Orange, Red - Friendship, Affection
- Read a book where main characters are friends,(but not lovers or harboring an unrequited love).
Peony - Red, Pink, Yellow, White (sensing a theme?) - Wealth, Prosperity, Good fortune
- Read a book with a wealthy MC, or a character who comes into "good fortune" - however you want to define that.
EVERYONE TO FINISH THIS CHALLENGE WILL RECEIVE THIS BADGE.
Have Fun!