Read The Months: April, May June 2025

[Genevieve]

Welcome LauraZ

[Tari]

Finished

Read The Months: April, May June 2025
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
17/10+

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. 🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
4th in Fish Camp Mysteries The Reel Truth Summer Prescott 4/1/25
Autumn Death by a Thousand Spices Maisy Marple,Wendy Winchester 4/7/25

2. 🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
Aunt Ginny wants an adventure Fudge and Marriage Nancy CoCo 4/2/25
Creative Murder by the Hook Betty Hechtman 4/8/25

3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.
Elara Secrets Beneath the Shelves Tessa Silver 4/2/25
Diamond p 58 “…showed off a glittering diamond ring.” The Cheesy Steak Burger Murder Rosie A. Point 4/26/25

4. 🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
pub 5/12/22 Irish Bookshop Murder Penny Brooke 4/18/25

5. 🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
Green cover Maisy Marple Wendy Winchester 4/5/25
Author initials TA The Cupcake Conundrum Tracy Auten 4/17/25

6. 🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.
Intelligent, Julianne The Cherry Topped Calamity Angela Mayble 4/3/25
Missi's a twin The Double Cheeseburger Murder Rosie A. Point 4/17/25
Aunt Rene's a great communicator The Jail Cell Murder Daisy Belle 4/18/25

7. 🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.
Married character Dead Post Society Diane Kelly 4/1/25

8. 🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.
#3 Lucy Blackstone Mysteries Honey Harvest Homicide Maisy Marple Wendy Winchester 4/6/25
MC Jim, father to Sarah Lost Girl Arthur Pearce 4/21/25

9. 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.
Empathy Tangled in Trouble Maisy Marple, Clover Calloway 4/4/25
Curious (Eve) Direct Hit Patti Benning 4/8/25

[Laura Z]

COMPLETED 05.15.25


Read The Months: 17/10+
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars.
✅a. A book set in spring or autumn: Memorials | Richard Chizmar | 04.08.25 | set in spring (May)
✅b. A book that is fourth in a series: First Comes Scandal | Julia Quinn | 05.21.25 | Rokesbys, #4
c. A book where the author’s initials can be found in JULIAN:



2. People born in April are often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus.
a. A book where a character wants an adventure:
✅b. A book where a character is creative: The Story She Left Behind | Patti Callahan Henry | 04.21.25 | Clara Harrington
✅c. A book where the author’s initials can be found in ARIES: Funny You Should Ask | Elissa Sussman | 05.02.25



3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring.
✅a. A book where a character has a new beginning: The Good Part | Sophie Cousens | 05.04.25 | Lucy Young
✅b. A book where the word diamond can be found in the text: Retreat | Krysten Ritter | 05.13.25 | p. 61: I want the permanence of a forever diamond.
✅c. A book with flowers on the cover: By Any Other Name | Jodi Picoult | 05.08.25



4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants.
a. A book with a mountain on the cover:
✅b. A book published in May: A Master of Djinn | P. Djèlí Clark | 04.12.25 | published May 11, 2021
✅c. A book tagged history: Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials | Marion Gibson | 04.14.25



5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn.
✅a. A book with a green cover: The Let Them Theory | Mel Robbins | 04.07.25
b. A book where a character eats strawberries:
✅c. A book where the author’s initials can be found in HAWTHORN: The Boyfriend Candidate | Ashley Winstead | 04.14.25



6. People born in May are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic.
✅a. A book with a character who is intelligent: The Woman With the Cure | Lynn Cullen | 05.13.25 | Dorothy Horstmann
b. A book with a character who is a great communicator:
c. A book with a character who is a twin:



7. June is the sixth month of the year and is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
a. A book that is sixth in a series:
✅b. A book tagged LGBT: The Tower | Flora Carr | 04.10.25
✅c. A book with a character who is married: Florence Adler Swims Forever | Rachel Beanland | 04.07.2025 | Fannie Adler Feldman



8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle.
a. A book where the main character is a father:
b. A book with a moon on the cover:
c. A book that is third in a series:

9. People born in June are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable.
✅a. A book where a character shows empathy to another: Promise Me Sunshine | Cara Bastone | 05.25.25
✅b. A book published in June: Wonder Drug | Jennifer Vanderbes | 05.03.2025 | published June 27, 2023
✅c. A book where a character is curious about something: A Natural History of Dragons | Marie Brennan | 04.09.2025 | Isabella, Lady Trent

[Charlotte]

Completed

I'm in for Level June: 10 or more

Progress: 13/10+

TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
The Heir Kiera Cass 4/28/25 - fourth in the series the Selection
The Missing Prince John Flanagan 5/21/25 - fourth in the Royal Ranger series

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
The Red Fox Clan John Flanagan 5/13/25 - Maddie (MC) wants an adventure

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.
Frankenstein: The 1818 Text Mary Shelley 4/4/25 - Flowers on the cover
The Royal Ranger: A New Beginning John Flanagan 5/8/25 - Maddie (MC) gets to start over and have a new beginning

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
The Kings of Clonmel John Flanagan 4/18/25 - mountain on the cover
The Crown Kiera Cass 5/20/25 - Published 3. May 2016

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
Halt's Peril John Flanagan 4/22/25

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.
The Sorcerer in the North John Flanagan 4/7/25 - Will (MC) is intelligent

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.
The Siege of Macindaw John Flanagan 4/11/25 - sixth book in the Rangers Apprentice series
The Lost Stories John Flanagan 5/4/25 - Will (MC) is married

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.
Duel at Araluen John Flanagan 5/17/25 - #3 in the series The Royal Ranger

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.
Erak's Ransom John Flanagan 4/16/25 - Will (MC) is in a different country and is curious about it's landscape so he maps it out

[Vanessa]

Read The Months: April, May June 2025
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level June: 10 or more
READ: 22/10+

TASKS

1. 🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn.
Pallinghurst Barrow by Grant Allen 6/3/25
Set in autumn
🗓️ Read a book that is 4th in a series.
Yes, And (The One #4) by Kristi Coulter 6/6/25
The Nosy Neighbor (Busybodies #4) by Nita Prose 6/7/25
🗓️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
IJ Off the Tiles by Ianthe Jerrold 6/8/25

2. 🗓️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
ER Crime of Fashion by Emma Rosenblum 5/24/25

3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning.
After Words by Nina Mitchell 5/19/25
Nina forced to face a new beginning after her stroke.
🗓️ Read a book or where the word diamond can be found in the text.
The Gift by Alison Gaylin 5/30/25
pg 3 "...the borrowed $500,000 diamond-encrusted Chanel clutch"
Let Her Be by Lisa Unger 5/30/25
pg 61 "I wanted to give Anisa diamonds"
🗓️ Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker 6/16/25


4. 🗓️ Read a book tagged history.
Cursed Bread by Sophie Mackintosh 5/31/25

5. 🗓️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
AW Rabbit Heart by Alyssa Wong 5/10/25
TH The Withered Arm by Thomas Hardy 6/5/25

6. 🗓️Read a book with a character who is a twin.
The Murders of Molly Southbourne by Tade Thompson 6/2/25
Molly has many twins!

7. 🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series.
A Classic Case (Busybodies #6) by Alicia Thompson 5/24/25
🗓️ Read a book tagged LGBTQ.
Love & Estrogen by Samantha  Allen 5/28/25
🗓️ Read a book with a character who is married.
Don't Let Her Stay by Nicola Sanders 5/22/25
MC Joanne married to Richard

8. 🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father.
The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai 5/6/25
MC runs Kamogawa Diner with his daughter
Ring by Kōji Suzuki 6/20/25
MC Asakawa has a daughter, Yoko
🗓️ Read a book that is third in a series.
Everybody Loves Kamau! (The Real Thing #3) by W. Kamau Bell 6/7/25

9. 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another.
The Maid by Nita Prose 5/18/25
Mr. Preston, Juan Manuel and Charlotte show empathy to Molly
🗓️ Read a book with a character who is curious about something.
The Patient by Jasper DeWitt 4/10/25
Parker is curious about The Patient, Joe
Death in December by Victor Gunn 6/5/25
Ironsides Bill Cromwell is curious about this mystery.

[Genevieve]

Well done Tari, Laura Z, & Charlotte. Welcome Vanessa.

[Olivermagnus]

~~~ Complete ~~~

Read The Months
April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

16 of 10+ Complete

Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
Read a book that is 4th in a series
🔹️I Am Half-Sick of Shadows - Alan Bradley - 5 Stars - 4/4/25 - #4 Flavia de Luce
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
🔹️Murder on the Metro - Jon Land - 4 Stars - 4/25/25 - JL

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
🔹️Murder on the Metro - Jon Land - 4 Stars - 4/25/25

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
Read a book published in May
🔹️Remarkably Bright Creatures - Shelby Van Pelt - 4 Stars - 4/5/25 - orig pub May 03, 2022
Read a book tagged history.
🔹️Mossad: The Greatest Missions of the Israeli Secret Service - Michael Bar-Zohar - 4 Stars - 4/18/25
🔹️The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics - Daniel James Brown - 5 Stars - 4/21/25

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
🔹️Butterflies in November - Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir - 3 Stars - 4/7/25 - AO
🔹️The Royal Game - Anne O'Brien - 3 Stars - 4/16/25 - AO

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
Read a book that is sixth in a series
🔹️Rattlesnake Crossing - J.A. Jance - 4 Stars - 4/27/25

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
Read a book that is third in a series.
🔹️Make or Break at the Lighthouse B&B - Portia MacIntosh - 4 Stars - 4/1/25 - #3 Marram Bay
🔹️A Red Herring Without Mustard - Alan Bradley - 4 Stars - 4/9/25 - #3 Flavia de Luce
🔹️Running Wild - K.A. Tucker - 3.5 Stars - 4/20/25 - #3 Wild
🔹️Unbroken - Maisey Yates - 3.5 Stars - 4/24/25 - #3 Silver Creek

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
Read a book published in June
🔹️No Turning Back - Tiffany Snow - 3 Stars - 4/6/25 - orig pub Jun 2011
🔹️Bad Monkey - Carl Hiaasen - 4 Stars - 4/13/25 - orig pub Jun 11, 2013
🔹️Birding with Benefits - Sarah T. Dubb - 3 Stars - 4/28/25 - orig pub Jun 04, 2024

[Cindy III]

Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level April: 1-4 tasks
Level March: 5 - 9 tasks
Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.

[Genevieve]

Well done Olivermagnus and Welcome Cindy III

[Denise]

COMPLETED:
📚1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn
The Wangs vs. the World Jade Chang 6 Jun

📚2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character is creative
The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Jamie Ford 16 May (poets)

📚3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning
The Book of Lost Names Kristin Harmel 4 May

📚4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover AND tagged history.
Daughter of Fire Sofia Robleda 5 Jun

📚5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
Wandering Stars Tommy Orange 11 Apr

📚6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent AND a character who is a great communicator
A Separate Peace John Knowles 3 May (GENE is top of the class and FINNY is a good communicator)

📚7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book tagged LGBTQ AND a character who is married.
Tehrangeles Porochista Khakpour 19 Apr

📚8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father
The Wedding People Alison Espach 26 Apr

📚9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another
Five Winters Kitty Johnson 18 May

[Genevieve]

Well done Denise

[Karen ♐]

FINISHED!

Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level March: 5 - 9 tasks
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS - 9

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN. - All I Need Is You Julia London - 4/4/25

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure - Shared by the Mountain Men Cassie Cole - 4/12/25

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) - Pg 84-two fiery diamond studs - The Last Letter from Your Lover Jojo Moyes - 4/8/25

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book published in May - Pub 5/6/21 - Consumed by Deception Rina Kent - 4/3/25

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover - Elsie Silver - 5/15/25

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent - Elizabeth is an attorney - Elizabeth's Bondage Boxed Set Nikki Sex - 4/5/25

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that a character who is married. - Sam - State of Suspense Marie Force - 4/25/25

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book that is third in a series. - J.C. and the Bijoux Jolis Katy Regnery - 4/19/25

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book published in June - Pub 6/23/23 - Hurricane After Dark Marie Force - 5/19/25

[Genevieve]

Well done Karen

[Genevieve]

FINISHED

Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level April: 1-4 tasks
Level March: 5 - 9 tasks
Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1.
🗓️ Read a book that is 4th in a series
Diggin' It by Patti Benning 5/30/2025
🗓️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
Pulp Friction by Julie Anne Lindsey 4/20/2025
The Mermaid Murders by Josh Lanyon 6/10/2025

2,🗓️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
10 Ways to Accidentally Fall in Love by Emmy Sanders 6/14/2025

3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning
Death on Eat Street by J.J. Cook 4/10/2025
🗓️ Read a book with flowers on the cover.
by Leslie Budewitz 5/3/2025

4. 🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover
Kerfuffle at the Border: A Short Story by Seren Star Goode 4/2/2025
🗓️ Read a book published in May
🗓️ Read a book tagged history.
Harry S. Truman: The 33rd President by Kevin Blake 5/29/2025

5. 🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover.
🗓️ Read a book were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

7🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series
Strangled Eggs and Ham by Maddie Day 5/18/2025

🗓️ Read a book tagged LGBTQ
A Little Bit like Love by Brooke Blaine 5/5/2025

8.
🗓️ Read a book with a moon on the cover
by Lucia Kuhl 4/21/2025
🗓️ Read a book that is third in a series.
Red Velvet, Dead Velvet by Mary Maxwell 4/8/2025
Sit for a Spell by Morgana Best 4/25/2025

9.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another
🗓️ Read a book published in June
🗓️ Read a book with a character who is curious about something

[Chrissie]

Update message #6 - finished

Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level April: 1-4 tasks
Level March: 5 - 9 tasks

Progress: 9/9

TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars.
✓ Read a book set in spring or autumn. Tote klagen an by A.K. Turner (25/06/28)

2. People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
✓ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in ARIES. Eva Björg Ægisdóttir - Verlogen (25/05/22)

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
✓ Read a book where a character has a new beginning. (Reincarnation) Secret Service: Maison de Ayakashi 05 by Cocoa Fujiwara (25/04/04)

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants.
✓ Read a book with a mountain on the cover. Das weite Herz des Landes by Richard Wagamese (25/04/03)

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn.
✓ Read a book that has a green cover. Naokos Lächeln by Haruki Murakami (25/04/25)

6. People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
✓ Read a book with a character who is Intelligent. (Tsukishima Kei) Haikyu!! 26 by Haruichi Furudate (25/05/02)

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month.
✓ Read a book tagged LGBTQ. Top Secret by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy (25/04/18)

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle.
✓ Read a book where the MC is a father. Ennead 1 by Mojito (25/05/18)

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
✓ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another. Origamiherz by AC Collins (25/04/13)

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

Completed

Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

7/9
Level March: 5 - 9 tasks
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or that is 4th in a series or where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
Jade City by Fonda Lee 12 April 2025 ★★★★ (initials in JULIAN)



2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or where a character is creative or where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
To Con a Gentleman by Sarah Adams 5 April 2025 ★★★ ARIES



3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or where the word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or with flowers on the cover.
The Diva Delivers on a Promise by Krista Davis 31 May 2025 ★★★★
Pg. 103 - "...a diamond-encrusted watch,.."



4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or a book published in May or tagged history.
Emma of 83rd Street: A contemporary retelling of Jane Austen's Emma by Audrey Bellezza 6 May 2025 ★★★★ First published May 23, 2023



5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or where a character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or were the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or a character who is a great communicator or a character who is a twin.
The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner 29 April 2025 ★★★



7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or read a book tagged LGBTQ or a character who is married.
Origin in Death by J.D. Robb 2 April 2025 ★★★★★



8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or with a moon on the cover or that is third in a series.
(Paradox #3) Heaven's Queen: Paradox, Book 3 by Rachel Bach 22 May 2025 ★★★★



9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or a book published in June or a character who is curious about something.

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[LaurLa]

CHALLENGE COMPLETE - thank-you!!
Read The Months: April, May June 2025
April - June 2025

My Read The Months Challenge (msg 21)

Level June ❱❱ 10 or more
Books Read ❱❱ 10

April Tasks



1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.
☑️Read a book that is 4th in a series
🔺Jane Jameson #4 ❱❱ Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors ❱❱ 04.06 ★★★★

2. People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
☑️Read a book where a character wants an adventure
🔺Callie wants to be more daring and try new things ❱❱ Wicked Fall ❱❱ 04.02 ★★★★

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
☑️Read a book with flowers on the cover
🔺flowers ❱❱ Trudy ❱❱ 04.07 ★★★
🔺flowers ❱❱ Evie ❱❱ 06.30 ★★★

May Tasks



4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
☑️Read a book with a mountain on the cover
🔺mountain ❱❱ A Kowalski to Count On ❱❱ 04.12 ★★★★

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
☑️Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN
🔺author Thea Harrison ❱❱ Devil's Gate ❱❱ 05.01 ★★★★

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
☑️Read a book with a character who is a twin
🔺Juliet and Bea are twins ❱❱ Once Smitten, Twice Shy ❱❱ 05.31 ★★★★

June Tasks



7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
☑️Read a book with a character who is married
🔺Kelly and Mac are married ❱❱ Word Night on Union Station ❱❱ 04.17 ★★★

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
☑️Read a book with a moon on the cover
🔺moon ❱❱ Go Fetch ❱❱ 04.07 ★★★★

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
☑️Read a book published in June
🔺published June 2019 ❱❱ Fix Her Up ❱❱ 04.22 ★★★★

[Vanessa]

FINISHED!

Read The Months: April, May June 2025
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level June: 10 or more
READ: 22/10+

TASKS

1. 🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn.
Pallinghurst Barrow by Grant Allen 6/3/25
Set in autumn
🗓️ Read a book that is 4th in a series.
Yes, And (The One #4) by Kristi Coulter 6/6/25
The Nosy Neighbor (Busybodies #4) by Nita Prose 6/7/25
🗓️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
IJ Off the Tiles by Ianthe Jerrold 6/8/25

2. 🗓️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in ARIES.
ER Crime of Fashion by Emma Rosenblum 5/24/25

3. 🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning.
After Words by Nina Mitchell 5/19/25
Nina forced to face a new beginning after her stroke.
🗓️ Read a book or where the word diamond can be found in the text.
The Gift by Alison Gaylin 5/30/25
pg 3 "...the borrowed $500,000 diamond-encrusted Chanel clutch"
Let Her Be by Lisa Unger 5/30/25
pg 61 "I wanted to give Anisa diamonds"
🗓️ Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker 6/16/25


4. 🗓️ Read a book tagged history.
Cursed Bread by Sophie Mackintosh 5/31/25

5. 🗓️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
AW Rabbit Heart by Alyssa Wong 5/10/25
TH The Withered Arm by Thomas Hardy 6/5/25

6. 🗓️Read a book with a character who is a twin.
The Murders of Molly Southbourne by Tade Thompson 6/2/25
Molly has many twins!

7. 🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series.
A Classic Case (Busybodies #6) by Alicia Thompson 5/24/25
🗓️ Read a book tagged LGBTQ.
Love & Estrogen by Samantha  Allen 5/28/25
🗓️ Read a book with a character who is married.
Don't Let Her Stay by Nicola Sanders 5/22/25
MC Joanne married to Richard

8. 🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father.
The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai 5/6/25
MC runs Kamogawa Diner with his daughter
Ring by Kōji Suzuki 6/20/25
MC Asakawa has a daughter, Yoko
🗓️ Read a book that is third in a series.
Everybody Loves Kamau! (The Real Thing #3) by W. Kamau Bell 6/7/25

9. 🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another.
The Maid by Nita Prose 5/18/25
Mr. Preston, Juan Manuel and Charlotte show empathy to Molly
🗓️ Read a book with a character who is curious about something.
The Patient by Jasper DeWitt 4/10/25
Parker is curious about The Patient, Joe
Death in December by Victor Gunn 6/5/25
Ironsides Bill Cromwell is curious about this mystery.

[Genevieve]

Well done Chrissie, Christina (AKA Babbling) and LaurLa

[Jessica]

✅Done!!!✅ 22


Read The Months
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Level April: 1-4 tasks
Level March: 5 - 9 tasks
Level June: 10 or more
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS


1. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
🗓️ Read a book set in spring or autumn or
🗓️ 4th in a series or
🗓️ Authors initials can be found in JULIAN.
✔A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang ★★★ 31 May
✔ With Love, Miss Americanah by Jane Igharo ★★★ 9 June

2, People born in April, often associated with the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus, are known for being outgoing, energetic, and creative, with a strong sense of adventure and a natural inclination towards leadership.
🗓️ Read a book where a character wants an adventure or
✔The Third Gilmore Girl ★★★★ 22 April
🗓️ A character is creative or
✔Kid Gloves: Nine Months of Careful Chaos ★★★★★ 17 April
🗓️ The authors initials can be found in ARIES.

3. April is symbolically associated with new beginnings, rebirth, and the blossoming of spring, with the month's birthstone being the diamond, and the birth flowers being the daisy and sweet pea.
🗓️ Read a book where a character has a new beginning or
✔Weyward ★★★★ 6 April
🗓️The word diamond can be found in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or 🗓️With flowers on the cover.
✔The Waters ★★ 22 May
✔The Knight and the Moth ★★★★ 13 June

4. The month of May is named after the Greek goddess Maia, a goddess of nature and growing plants. May has been home to defining moments in history, such as VE Day (May 8, 1945) and the first ascent of Mount Everest (May 29, 1953).
🗓️ Read a book with a mountain on the cover or
🗓️A book published in May or
✔ Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl pub 2 May 2023 ★★★★ 11 April
✔ Left of Forever pub 20 May 2025 ★★★ 7 June
🗓️Tagged history.
✔ The Grand Design ★★ 21 April
✔ The Giver of Stars ★★★★ 16 May
✔ The Flight Girls ★★★ 14 May

5. The traditional birthstone for May is the emerald, and the birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the common hawthorn. May is a time for strawberries, asparagus, and fresh herbs.
🗓️ Read a book that has a green cover or
✔ Greenwild ★★★ 28 May
🗓️A character eats strawberries (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or
🗓️The authors initials can be found in HAWTHORN.
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert ★★★★ 7 May

6 .People born in May, particularly those under the Taurus (May 1-20) and Gemini (May 21-31) signs, are often described as creative, intelligent, and optimistic, with traits ranging from being steady and determined to having a flair for communication and an outgoing personality.
🗓️Read a book with a character who is Intelligent or
✔ A Royal Conundrum ★★★★ 25 May
🗓️A character who is a great communicator or
🗓️ A character who is a twin.
✔ The Favorites ★★★★ 6 June
✔ The Last Letter ★★★ 29 April

7. June is the sixth month of the year and is known as Pride Month. The month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
🗓️ Read a book that is sixth in a series or
🗓️Read a book tagged LGBTQ or
✔ World Made of Glass ★★★★ 6 May
🗓️ A character who is married.
✔The London Restoration ★★ 23 May

8. The birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, while the birth flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and fatherhood, is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in most countries.
🗓️ Read a book where the MC is a father or
🗓️ A moon on the cover or
✔I Who Have Never Known Men ★★★★ 17 May
🗓️ Third in a series.

9. People born in June, falling under the Gemini (May 21 - June 20) or Cancer (June 21 - July 22) zodiac signs, are often described as curious, communicative, and adaptable, with Gemini traits leaning towards intellect and Cancer traits towards empathy and nurturing.
🗓️ Read a book where a character shows empathy to another or
✔Statistically Speaking ★★★★ 26 April
🗓️A book published in June or
🗓️A character who is curious about something.
✔The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco ★★★★ 15 April

[Genevieve]

Good job Jessica

[Vanessa]

Vanessa being a pain again! 😣 I think this is another that isn't updated that I finished! See message 68. THANKS!

[Genevieve]

Vanessa wrote: "Vanessa being a pain again! 😣 I think this is another that isn't updated that I finished! See message 68. THANKS!"

Not a pain sometimes I do miss a post. Thanks

[Genevieve]

Well done Vanessa