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Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5622 comments Mod
💘 Hooked on Books Newsletter: February 2025 Edition 💘

Greetings, Lovely Bookworms!

As February wraps us in its warm embrace, we’re celebrating not only the month of love but also the vibrant energy of the Lunar New Year! Whether you’re curling up with a heartwarming romance or diving into a tale inspired by rich cultural traditions, we’ve got plenty of bookish delights to share. So, grab a cup of tea (or some lucky red envelope treats) and let’s dive in!

🏆 January Victors
Let’s give a round of applause for our January champions! These bookish heroes have kicked off the year with a bang:
🏆 Listopia Legends: Our top three list-readers are...
🌸 1st: Lunar Listmaster Sammy (78 points)
🌸 2nd: Fortune Cookie Curator Jenny (60 points)
🌸 3rd: Red Envelope Bibliophile Angie ☯ (45 points)

🏆 TBR Busters Extraordinaires: These brave souls cleared the most books from their shelves...
🌸 1st: Dracula Melanie (160 points)
🌸 2nd: Spike Sammy (98 points)
🌸 3rd: Edward Cullen Angie (55 points)

📚 February’s Buddy Reads 💘🏮
Celebrate love and luck this February with stories that warm the heart and honor rich cultural traditions! This month’s theme, Lunar Tides, explores cultural identity and self-discovery, set against the vibrant backdrop of Taiwan. Whether you're embracing the magic of love or the spirit of the Lunar New Year, these reads are sure to captivate!
📔 Main Book: The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan
A beautifully written tale of grief, love, and rediscovery, blending magical realism with Taiwanese culture.

📚 Kindle Unlimited/Low Cost Book: Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen
A fun, romantic, and heartfelt story about self-discovery, family, and finding your place in the world.

📖 1st Quarter Series Buddy Read: We’re continuing our series read with the second book in A Witch in Wolf Wood:
🐺 Spell Hound by Lindsay Buroker

🎯 February’s Challenges
Dare to join these love-filled and luck-bringing trials:
🐞 Symbols of Luck and Fortune: Ladybugs - A little red and dotted, these tiny charmers bring good fortune to your reading list!
📖 Listopia Madness – Love is in the air…and so are book lists! Discover, create, and fall for new reads.
📚 TBR Busters – Make space for new bookish loves by finally reading those long-lost stories on your shelves.
🔠 Title Dominoes – Let your books link together like a perfect love story!
🏃‍♂️ Reading Run (February 13-16) – A fast-paced sprint of love-fueled and luck-filled reading!

📚 HOB’s 2025 "Best Book of January" Tournament! 🏆✨
The battle for January’s Best Book is on! Vote for your favorites in each bracket and help us crown the ultimate champion. You may vote in as many brackets as you like—let your voice be heard! 📖🔥
🗳️ Vote Here:
🔹 HOB's 2025 "Best Book of January" Bracket 1
🔹 HOB's 2025 "Best Book of January" Bracket 2
🔹 HOB's 2025 "Best Book of January" Bracket 3
🔹 HOB's 2025 "Best Book of January" Bracket 4
Cast your votes before the deadlines, and may the best book win! 🏅📚💖

📢 New to HOB: Theme Throwdown! 🔥⚖️
Our Theme Throwdown challenge from LibraryThing is now available here at HOB! This is a cooperative challenge—while it's not exactly a team event, participants must work together to reach the final goal.
💥 February’s Showdown: Hathor (Goddess of Love) ❤️ vs. Malcanthet (Queen of the Succubi) 🖤
Which theme will reign supreme? Cast your vote by reading books that fit your favorite theme! Every book counts toward your chosen side—will you embrace love and beauty or revel in temptation and power?
Join the battle and help decide the winner! 📚⚔️💕

📆 February’s Reading Rituals
Mark your calendars for these bookish gatherings:
💘 February Readathon: All month long (28 days of literary love)
💘 Weekend RAT: February 14-26, 2025 (48 hours of cozy, Valentine reading)
💘 24 HR RAT: February 17, 2025 (Spend President's Day with your favorite books!)
💘 Week Long RAT: February 1-7, 2025 (Spend a week honoring LGBT History & Black History Month)

📌 Sweetheart Scribbles & Lucky Reminders
💌 New to Hooked on Books? Visit our New Members folder!
💌 HOB Group News & Upcoming Challenges Thread: Please keep the announcement thread clear of chatter—only mods should post there!
💌 HowTo Folder: Don’t forget to check out our HowTo folder for helpful guides on navigating Goodreads.
💌 Goodreads App Limitations: The app doesn’t always show everything in threads, so use a PC whenever possible to avoid missing important updates.
💌 To help you find your challenges, check out the list of Current Challenges!
💌 We've updated the Standard Book Qualifications for Challenges! Please review if you are starting a new challenge!


May your February be filled with love, luck, and endless pages of joy! Happy reading, bookworms! 💘📚

-Your Loving HOB Mods!-


message 2: by Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors (new)

Donna (dkflynn33) | 7437 comments Mod
💘Booked For Life Newsletter: February Edition💘

Hello Literary Lovebirds!

As we enter the most romantic month of the year, you might be planning a romantic getaway with your sweetheart. Or maybe you are single and are planning to stay in with a book and some chocolates. No matter what you are planning, we have you covered with some fun challenges.

💘Love and Legacy💘
Runs February 1, 2025 to February 28, 2025
This challenge is designed to explore various forms of love, delve into Black history, and commemorate US presidential legacies, all while enjoying a cozy reading experience during the heart of winter.
https://www.librarything.com/topic/36...

💘Theme Throwdown- Hathor VS Malcanthet💘
Runs February 1, 2025 to February 28, 2025
This is a cooperative challenge where readers unite to choose their side! Are you captivated by Egyptian Gods like Hathor the goddess of love? Or maybe you prefer the allure of Malcanthet, the Queen of the Succubus? Rally your fellow readers and work together to help your chosen theme claim victory!
https://www.librarything.com/topic/36...

💘PAGES: Partner Pick💘
Runs February 1, 2025 to February 28, 2025
Join us for a twist on the Partner Pick and Pick One for Me Challenges!
https://www.librarything.com/topic/36...

💘Just For Me💘
Runs Self Paced- No Timeline
This challenge is all about you. Pick a book that represents something about you. Then tell us why it represents you. You can enter as many books as you want!
https://www.librarything.com/topic/36...

💘ABC Characters💘
Runs January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
In this simple challenge, you will find a character whose first or last name starts with every letter of the alphabet.
https://www.librarything.com/topic/36...

💘Marathons💘
Fantasy: https://www.librarything.com/topic/36...
Mystery: https://www.librarything.com/topic/36...
26: https://www.librarything.com/topic/36...
Reading With Your Ears: https://www.librarything.com/topic/36...

💘Readathon💘
February 2025 Month Long Readathon: https://www.librarything.com/topic/36...

💘Community Resources💘
Helpful Tips (https://www.librarything.com/topic/36... Explore a treasure trove of useful information designed to enhance your reading experience and participation in challenges.
Current Challenges (https://www.librarything.com/topic/36... Your go-to spot for all updates on ongoing and upcoming challenges within our community.

May your month be filled with romance & love!

💘The Booked for Life Team💘


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