2025 December Monthly Challenge

[Fran, Moderator]

December Monthly Challenge


1. Happy December Birthday! - Read a book published in December, or read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month Celebrated since at least 2009, National Learn a Foreign Language Month highlights the benefits of learning a second (or more) language. Some of these benefits include brain growth, better memory, better listening skills, higher verbal and non-verbal intelligence and improved attention span.
**Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert: Read one book written by Annabeth Albert, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Annabeth Albert's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Facts about Annabeth Albert:
* Annabeth lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She is a Mom
* Annabeth is a frequent tweeter and she loves to knit
* She writes LGBTQ stories
**You may also read an LGBTQ book. You can also read any book set in the Pacific Northwest, or has an animal on the cover (tweet, tweet). You may also read a book with a child in the story.

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author or a book with yellow on the cover (the color of friendship).

5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover.

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day (I couldn’t resist)
Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ or a book with a character who screws someone over

7. December 28- National Short Film Day
Read a shorter book (under 200 pages) or a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film)

8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started or a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf.

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author or a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read.

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!!

[Fran, Moderator]

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[Fran, Moderator]

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[Frankie]

December Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finish

1. Happy December Birthday!
Read a book published in December
Everything but You-Harlow James 12/21/25

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month
**Read a book that is published in more than one language
Explosive Eighteen-Janet Evanovich 12/06/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert
Read a book with a child in the story.
A Hate Like This-Whitney Dineen 12/17/25

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author
Sarina Bowen-A Little Too Late 12/01/25

5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance
Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms: A Small-Town Christmas Romance-Claire Kingsley 12/18/25

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day (I couldn’t resist)
Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’
Rustic Hearts-Amber Kelly 12/31/25

7. December 28- National Short Film Day
Read a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film)
Regretting You-Colleen Hoover 12/08/25

8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started
(Vancouver Agitators #4)
He's Not My Type-Meghan Quinn 12/07/25

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author
Victoria Wilder-Bourbon & Lies 12/11/25

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Playing for Keeps-Kendall Ryan 12/21/25

[Gelaskaca]

December Romance Monthly Challenge
Periode : 1-31 Dec 2025

Read 10/10

1. Happy December Birthday!
Read a book published in December
Snowball's Chance by Brigham Vaughn First published December 1, 2023 - ✅ 3⭐️ read December 1, 2025


2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month
Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own.
Thin Ice by Lane Hayes - ✅ 4⭐️ read December 8, 2025


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert
Read one book written by Annabeth Albert
Knit Tight by Annabeth Albert - ✅ 3⭐️ read December 2, 2025


4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author.
Under The Mistle-tome by Sammi Cee - ✅ 4.5⭐️ read December 1, 2025


5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance.
Fran Cuthbert Ruins Christmas by Lisa Henry - ✅ 2⭐️ read December 6, 2025


6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day
Read a book with a character who screws someone over
Breaking the Rules by Brigham Vaughn - ✅ 5⭐️ read December 5, 2025


7. December 28- National Short Film Day
Read a shorter book (under 200 pages).
Love Language by Jax Calder 72 pages - ✅ 5⭐️ read December 6, 2025


8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started.
Rules of Engagement by Brigham Vaughn - ✅ 4⭐️ read December 3, 2025


9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
Read a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read.
The Husband Game (Relationship Goals #1) by Brigham Vaughn - ✅ 4.5⭐️ read December 7, 2025


10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice.
The Curse Before Christmas by Eli Easton- ✅ 4⭐️ read December 9, 2025

[Bookchaser]

🎉🎁🎅🏻🎄December Monthly Challenge🎄🎅🏻🎁🎉




10/10 Completed


01. Happy December Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in December, or read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
The Christmas Book Hunt by Jenny Colgan 12/06/25
02. National Learn a Foreign Language Month: 🗺️Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own.
Claiming the Captain's Baby by Rochelle Alers 12/20/25
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Annabeth Albert: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Annabeth Albert, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read an LGBTQ book. You can also read any book set in the Pacific Northwest, or has an animal on the cover (tweet, tweet). You may also read a book with a child in the story.
Trusting the Dragon by Jessie Donovan 12/24/25
04. National Women Support Women Day (December 1): 👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏽Read a book written by a female author or a book with yellow on the cover (the color of friendship).
Madas’s Falling Star / Madas’s Unexpected Gift by S.E. Smith 12/18/25
05. Gingerbread Decorating Day (December 12): 🎄Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover.
It's Not Christmas Without You by HelenKay Dimon 12/04/25
06. National Screwdriver Day (December 14): 🪛Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ or a book with a character who screws someone over.
Risteard’s Unwilling Empress by S.E. Smith 12/05/25
07. National Short Film Day (December 28): 📚Read a shorter book (under 200 pages) or a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film).
Dashing Mr. Snow by Jaci Burton 12/02/25
08. Still Need To Do Day (December 29): 📚Read a book that is next in line in a series you started or a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf.
The Backup Bride Proposal by Jaci Burton 12/13/25
09. New Year’s Eve: (December 31): 🎉Read a new to you author or a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read.
Starting Over in Sedona by Lynne M. Spreen 12/12/25
10. Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Treasured by the Dragon by Jessie Donovan 12/14/25

[Christine]

I'm in!

...8/10

1. Happy December Birthday! - Let It Be Me by Becky Wade December 10, 3 stars

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month: Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley December 23, 5 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert: Off Base by Annabeth Albert December 14, 3 stars

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day: Sea Swept by Nora Roberts December 22, 4 stars

5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover.

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day: Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney December 11, 5 stars

7. December 28- National Short Film Day: An Officer and a Millionaire by Maureen Child January 6, 3 stars

8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started or a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf.

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve: Girls on Fire by Robin Wasserman December 15, 2 stars

10. Reader's Choice: We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz December 19, 3 stars

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[Courtney]

..0/10

1. Happy December Birthday!
Thank You for Listening


2. National Learn a Foreign Language Month
The Paris Seamstress


3. Annabeth Albert
The Fiancée Farce


4. National Women Support Women Day
When It Falls Apart


5. Gingerbread Decorating Day
All Together for Christmas
Holiday Romance


6. National Screwdriver Day
Love, Theoretically



7. National Short Film Day
Regretting You


8. Still Need To Do Day
The Seven Rings


9. New Year’s Eve
Annie Bot


10. Reader's Choice
Atmosphere

[Tammie]

Read - 10

1. Happy December Birthday!
Read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise
A Journey To The New World, Kathryn Lasky | 12/1

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month
**Read a book that is published in more than one language - Dutch
The Seven Rings, Nora Roberts | 12/6

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert
Read with a child in the story
Twelve, Jennifer Lynn Barnes | 12/3

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author
Lover Forbidden, J.R. Ward | 12/11

5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a book with a busy or colorful cover
The Authenticity Project, Clare Pooley | 12/14

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day (I couldn’t resist)
Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ / with a character who screws someone over
The Invitation, Jodi Ellen Malpas | 12/2

7. December 28- National Short Film Day
Read a shorter book (under 200 pages) - 129pgs
Candide, Voltaire | 12/8

8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf - 2014
Dream Man, Linda Howard | 12/4

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author
Thirst Trap, Chelle Sloan | 12/9

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
New Tricks, David Rosenfelt | 12/12

[Julie]

December Monthly Challenge

10/10 🎉🎉 CHALLENGE COMPLETE 🎉🎉

1. Happy December Birthday! - published in December
Kirkyards & Kindness - DEC 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

2. National Learn a Foreign Language Month - published in more than one language
Deathtrap - DEC 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - an animal on the cover
Beck Bear - DEC 5 ⭐⭐⭐

4. National Women Support Women Day - written by a female author
Mate - DEC 2 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

5. Gingerbread Decorating Day - holiday romance
Cozy for the Holidays - DEC 12 ⭐⭐⭐

6. National Screwdriver Day - characters who ‘get busy’
Until Bax - DEC 6 ⭐⭐⭐

7. National Short Film Day - shorter book (under 200 pages)
Brodie - DEC 2 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

8. Still Need To Do Day - next in line in a series you started
RECKLESS - DEC 13 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve - New to you author
Knot Her Goal - DEC 18 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

10. Reader's Choice: book of your choice.
Next to You - DEC 15 ⭐⭐⭐

[Heather]

December Monthly Challenge
10/10


✔ Happy December Birthday! - Read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise
The Midnight Bookshop, Amanda James - 2 Dec

✔ December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month
**Read a book that is published in more than one language.
Bridget Jones’s Diary, Helen Fielding - 5 Dec

✔ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert: Read one book written by Annabeth Albert.
Deck the Palms, Annabeth Albert - 5 Dec

✔ December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author.
Because the Night, Kylie Scott - 3 Dec

✔ December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover.
The Holiday Hookup List, Alexis Daria - 5 Dec

✔ December 14- National Screwdriver Day (I couldn’t resist)
Read a book with characters who ‘get busy.’
Snow Place Like Home, Laura Pavlov - 2 Dec

✔ December 28- National Short Film Day
Read a shorter book (under 200 pages).
Merry and Bright, Ali Rosen - 4 Dec

✔ December 29- Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started.
At Midnight Comes the Cry, Julia Spencer-Fleming - 1 Dec

✔ December 31- New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author.
The Weaver Bride, Lydia Gregovic - 3 Dec

✔ Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Marriage Method, Mimi Matthews - 4 Dec

[Elizabeth]

❄️ December Monthly Challenge ❄️
Completed: 10/10

❄️1) Happy December Birthday!
Read a book published in December, or read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
Definitely Dead | 13 Dec


❄️2) December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month
Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own.
Blood of My Monster | 19 Dec


❄️ 3) Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert
Read ... a book with a child in the story.
Tempted by Deception | 4 Dec


❄️ 4) 1 December - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author or a book with yellow on the cover (the color of friendship).
Losing Neverland | 7 Dec


❄️ 5) 12 December - Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover.
Frost: A Monstrous Christmas Novella | 15 Dec


❄️ 6) 14 December - National Screwdriver Day
Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ or a book with a character who screws someone over.
Crimson Abyss | 14 Dec


❄️ 7) 28 December - National Short Film Day
Read a shorter book (under 200 pages) or a book you think would make a great movie.
Krampus Kruk: Age Gap Dark Romance Christmas Novella | 6 Dec


❄️ 8) 29 December - Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started or a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf.
Dead as a Doornail | 5 Dec


❄️ 9) 31 December - New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author or a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read.
Eyes of Devious Burgundy | 1 Dec


❄️ 10) Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice.
Sweet Venom | 17 Dec

[Yvonne]

December Romance Monthly Challenge
Periode : 1-31 Dec 2025

Read 10/10

1. Happy December Birthday!
Read a book published in December The Silent Night StalkerCourtney W. Dixon 05/12 5*

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month
Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own. Unwrap Himby Nyla K. 21/12 4* Also written in Dutch
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert
Read one book written by Annabeth Albert
You may also read an LGBTQ book. Diamond in the Rough by Charlie Cochet05/12 5*

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author Sky's Guide To Falling In Love & Conjuring Magic by Sammi Cee08/12 5*

5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover. Santas' Elf by Lacey Daize09/12 3.5*

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day
Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ Perfect Storm: Toronto Thunder, Book 1 Beth Bolden 05/10 5*

7. December 28- National Short Film Day
Read a shorter book (under 200 pages) or a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film) Merry Christmas Daniel: Age-Gap MM RomanceB.J. Smyth read 05/12 4*

8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started or a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf. Shut Up and Jingle Me: MM Sports Romance 07/12 5*

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author or a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read. Hi-VoltageRaz Fox 04/12 5*

10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice How to Flirt with a Hellhound by Shannon Mae read 06/12 4*

[Caraina]

2025 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Completed: 10/10

1. Happy December Birthday!
Read a book published in December She Can Tell - Melinda Leigh 12/18/25 (Published on December 4, 2012)

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month
Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own. A Great Reckoning - Louise Penny 12/10/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert
Read one book written by Annabeth Albert Conventionally Yours - Annabeth Albert 12/12/25
You may also read an LGBTQ book. You can also read any book set in the Pacific Northwest, or has an animal on the cover (tweet, tweet). You may also read a book with a child in the story.

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author or a book with yellow on the cover (the color of friendship). Hidden - Kendra Elliot 12/9/25

5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover. In a Holidaze - Christina Lauren 12/7/25

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day
Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ or a book with a character who screws someone over Delicate Ink - Carrie Ann Ryan 12/1/25

7. December 28- National Short Film Day
Read a shorter book (under 200 pages) or a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film) Black World: The Dark Fae - Quinn Blackbird 12/2/25 (177 pages)

8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started or a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf. Twisted Twenty-Six - Janet Evanovich 12/6/25

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author or a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read. Wicked Lovely - Melissa Marr 12/2/25

10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice. The Authenticity Project - Clare Pooley 12/8/25

[Amber]

DECEMBER 2025 MONTHLY CHALLENGE

6/10

1. Happy December Birthday!
🎄 The Bossy One by Leslie North
🎄 Read: 12/28/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month
🎄 Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon
🎄 Read: 12/4/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
🎄 Honey Cut by Sierra Simone
🎄 Read: 12/10/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️

5. December 12 - Gingerbread Decorating Day

6. December 14 - National Screwdriver Day
🎄 Tempting Promises by Corinne Michaels
🎄 Read: 12/27/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

7. December 28 - National Short Film Day

8. December 29 - Still Need To Do Day
🎄 Bitter Burn by Sierra Simone
🎄 Read: 12/18/25; ⭐️⭐️

9. December 31 - New Year's Eve
🎄 Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady
🎄 Read: 12/22/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

10. Reader's Choice

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[Connie N.]

I'm in and will do as many as I can.

December Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 12/1/25 to 12/31/25
10/10

1. Happy December Birthday! - Blue or green cover - Primal Mirror by Nalini Singh - 12/14/25 ♥♥♥♥


2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month - Published in more than one language - Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris - 12/28/25 ♥♥♥♥


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert - With a child in the story - Rocky Mountain Home by Vivian Arend - 12/18/25 ♥♥♥♥

That’s the whole basis for the romance—Dare is pregnant with Jesse’s baby (who is born during the book).

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day - Yellow on the cover - Get Lost with You by Sophie Sullivan - 12/12/25 ♥♥♥♥


5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day - Holiday romance - Under the Mistletoe with Me by Kristen Proby - 12/24/25 ♥♥♥♥


6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day (I couldn’t resist) - Characters who ‘get busy’ - Untouched by Maisey Yates - 12/7/25 ♥♥♥♥

It’s a contemporary romance with plenty of “getting busy” between Lark and Quinn.

7. December 28- National Short Film Day - Shorter book (under 200 pages) - Natural Selection by Elin Hilderbrand - 12/28/25 ♥♥♥♥


8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day - Next in line in a series you started - Indelible by Karin Slaughter - 12/22/25 ♥♥♥

#4 Grant County

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve - New to you author - Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris - 12/20/25 ♥♥♥♥


10. Reader's Choice - Any book - State of Grace by Marie Force - 12/27/25 ♥♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 12/28/25*****

[Zoie]

♡🎄December Monthly Challenge🎄♡

10/10 - COMPLETED
✔1. Happy December Birthday! - Read a book published in December, or read a book with a blue or green cover. ★★★★ | 12/17


✔2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month - Read a book that is published in more than one language. ★★★★ | 12/10


✔3. Featured Author Challenge - OR read a book with an animal on the cover. ★★★★ | 12/16


✔4. December 1- Read a book with yellow on the cover. ★★★★ | 12/02


✔5. December 12 - Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover. ★★ | 12/04


✔6. December 14 - National Screwdriver Day ★★★★| 12/15


✔7. December 28 - National Short Film Day ★★★★ | 12/14


✔8. December 29 - Still Need To Do Day ★ | 12/20


✔9. December 31 - New Year's Eve - Read a new to you author. ★★★ | 12/12


✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. ★★★★★ | 12/18

[Jonquil]

December 2025 Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE

1. published in December - 12/8/21 Secrets from the Past Jenny Elaine 12/10
2. Learn a Foreign Language Month published in more than one language Accomplice to the Villain Hannah Nicole Maehrer 12/5
3. Annabeth Albert child in story Deserving Henley Susan Stoker 12/15
4. female author Evil Bones Kathy Reichs 12/4
5. busy or colorful cover Offed in the Orchids Dale Mayer 12/2

6. characters who ‘get busy’ AND character who screws someone over Deserving Alaska Susan Stoker 12/15
7. under 200 pages Let It Snow: A Sweet Christmas Romance Charlotte Storey 12/5
8. next in series Escaped Kathleen Brooks 12/12
9. new to you author Now Run Kate Bold 12/14
10. Coeds and Cattails Jana Deleon 12/6

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm in!

[Romanticbookworm]

Im in


1. Happy December Birthday! - Read a book published in December, or read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month Celebrated since at least 2009, National Learn a Foreign Language Month highlights the benefits of learning a second (or more) language. Some of these benefits include brain growth, better memory, better listening skills, higher verbal and non-verbal intelligence and improved attention span.
**Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert: Read one book written by Annabeth Albert, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Annabeth Albert's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Facts about Annabeth Albert:
* Annabeth lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She is a Mom
* Annabeth is a frequent tweeter and she loves to knit
* She writes LGBTQ stories
**You may also read an LGBTQ book. You can also read any book set in the Pacific Northwest, or has an animal on the cover (tweet, tweet). You may also read a book with a child in the story.

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author or a book with yellow on the cover (the color of friendship).

5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover.

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day (I couldn’t resist)
Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ or a book with a character who screws someone over

7. December 28- National Short Film Day
Read a shorter book (under 200 pages) or a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film)

8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started or a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf.

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author or a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read.

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

[Georgina]

december -

1. Happy December Birthday! - Read a book published in December, or read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month Celebrated since at least 2009, National Learn a Foreign Language Month highlights the benefits of learning a second (or more) language. Some of these benefits include brain growth, better memory, better listening skills, higher verbal and non-verbal intelligence and improved attention span.
**Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert: Read one book written by Annabeth Albert, or any author with her first or last name. You may also read an LGBTQ book. You can also read any book set in the Pacific Northwest, or has an animal on the cover (tweet, tweet). You may also read a book with a child in the story.

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author or a book with yellow on the cover (the color of friendship).

5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover.

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day (I couldn’t resist)
Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ or a book with a character who screws someone over

7. December 28- National Short Film Day
Read a shorter book (under 200 pages) or a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film)

8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started or a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf.

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author or a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read.

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

[IAmY1006]

I'm in 😍

0/10 Completed


1. Happy December Birthday!
Read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise


2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month
**Read a book that is published in more than one language


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert
Read a book with a child in the story.


4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author
- 12/01/2025

5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance
- 12/01/2025

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day (I couldn’t resist)
Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’


7. December 28- National Short Film Day
Read a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film)


8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started


9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author


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

[CassieCruel]

🎉🎁🎅🏻🎄December Monthly Challenge🎄🎅🏻🎁🎉




0/10 Completed


01. Happy December Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in December, or read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.

02. National Learn a Foreign Language Month: 🗺️Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own.

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Annabeth Albert: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Annabeth Albert, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read an LGBTQ book. You can also read any book set in the Pacific Northwest, or has an animal on the cover (tweet, tweet). You may also read a book with a child in the story.

04. National Women Support Women Day (December 1): 👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏽Read a book written by a female author or a book with yellow on the cover (the color of friendship).

05. Gingerbread Decorating Day (December 12): 🎄Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover.

06. National Screwdriver Day (December 14): 🪛Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ or a book with a character who screws someone over.

07. National Short Film Day (December 28): 📚Read a shorter book (under 200 pages) or a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film).

08. Still Need To Do Day (December 29): 📚Read a book that is next in line in a series you started or a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf.

09. New Year’s Eve: (December 31): 🎉Read a new to you author or a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read.

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

[Julianna]

I'm in for six this month.

[Amanda]

❄️ December Monthly Challenge ❄️

8/8 Completed

✅1) Happy December Birthday!
Read a book published in December, or read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
-- 12/11


✅2) December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month
Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own.
] -- 12/26

✅3) Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert
Read one book written by Annabeth Albert, or any author with her first or last name. You may also read an LGBTQ book, a book set in the Pacific Northwest, an animal on the cover, or a book with a child in the story.
-- 12/17

✅4) 1 December - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author or a book with yellow on the cover (the color of friendship).
-- 12/13

✅5) 12 December - Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover.
-- 12/29

✅6) 14 December - National Screwdriver Day
Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ or a book with a character who screws someone over.
-- 12/22

✅8) 29 December - Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started or a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf.
-- 12/1

✅9) 31 December - New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author or a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read.
-- 12/08

[Tiki]

2025 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Completed: 0/5

1. Happy December Birthday!
Read a book published in December

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month
Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert
Read one book written by Annabeth Albert
You may also read an LGBTQ book. You can also read any book set in the Pacific Northwest, or has an animal on the cover (tweet, tweet). You may also read a book with a child in the story.

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author or a book with yellow on the cover (the color of friendship).

5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover.

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day
Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ or a book with a character who screws someone over

7. December 28- National Short Film Day
Read a shorter book (under 200 pages) or a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film)

8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started or a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf.

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author or a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read.

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

[Aminko]

December Monthly Challenge
1 December to 31 December, 2025

Read:

1. Happy December Birthday! - Core's Attack by S.E. Smith

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month: The Do-Over by T.L. Swan

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert: Trying to Score by Toni Aleo

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh

5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day: I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day: (I couldn’t resist) My Lucky #13 by Piper Rayne

7. December 28- National Short Film Day: Storm Chaser by Layla Nash

8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day: Evander by Hazel Hunter

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve: To Love a Wolf by Paige Tyler

10. Reader's Choice: Conqueror by Anna Hackett

[Anne]

❄️2025 December Monthly Challenge❄️
4/4


1. Happy December Birthday!: Mind Games Nora Roberts (blue and green cover) ✔️12/13

2. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert: Bromantic Puckboy Eden Finley, Saxon James (LGBTQ romance) ✔️12/23

3. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day: Wish Upon a Duke Erica Ridley (holiday romance) ✔️12/5

4. December 29- Still Need To Do Day: Forensics of a Fable Nicole Scarano (next in a series) ✔️12/15

[LaurLa]

December Monthly Challenge
December 2025

My Monthly Challenge (msg 29)

Books Read ❱❱ 10



☑️1. Happy December Birthday!
🎀Read a book published in December
🎀A SEAL’s Sacrifice ❱❱ 12.06 ★★★

☑️2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month
🎀Read a book set in a location whose primary language is different from yours
🎀Mistletoe Mafia ❱❱ 12.03 ★★★

☑️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert
🎀Read a book with a child in the story
🎀Undeniable Rogue ❱❱ 12.04 ★★★

☑️4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
🎀Read a book written by a female author
🎀Night Driving ❱❱ 12.10 ★★★

☑️5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
🎀Read a holiday romance
🎀The Sleigh Bells Chalet ❱❱ 12.09 ★★★

☑️6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day
🎀Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’
🎀An Introduction to Pleasure ❱❱ 12.12 ★★★

☑️7. December 28- National Short Film Day
🎀Read a shorter book (under 200 pages)
🎀A Tennessee Christmas ❱❱ 12.06 ★★★★

☑️8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
🎀Read a book that is next in line in a series you started
🎀Rescue Team ❱❱ 12.07 ★★★★

☑️9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
🎀Read a new to you series
🎀Tucker's Fall ❱❱ 12.20 ★★★★

☑️10. Reader's Choice
🎀Read any book of your choice
🎀All Wrapped Up in You ❱❱ 12.15 ★★★★

[Sonja]

I'm in! Let's see what I get to this month...

1/4 Read
1. Happy December Birthday! Same Time Next Year (Dec pub)
2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month: The Last Thing He Told Me (pub in more than one language)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert: Sleigh Bells and Slaughter (animal on cover)
4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day: One Plus One (yellow on cover)
5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day: Kiss Me at Christmas (holiday)
6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day: First-Time Caller (get busy)
7. December 28- National Short Film Day: A Partridge and a Pregnancy (under 200 pages)
8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day: Shell Games (been lingering and it needs to go back to the library!)
9. December 31- New Year’s Eve: Love, Naturally (new author)
10. Reader's Choice: Atmosphere

Books:


Read:

[Barbara ★]

December Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔️1. Happy December Birthday! - Read a book published in December, or read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise
The Poisoned King - Katherine Rundell 12/15


✔️2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month
**Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own.
Heavenly Tyrant - Xiran Jay Zhao (Chinese, English) 12/14

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert: Read one book written by Annabeth Albert, or any author with her first or last name.
**You may also read an LGBTQ book. You can also read any book set in the Pacific Northwest, or has an animal on the cover (tweet, tweet). You may also read a book with a child in the story.
Not in the Cards - Amy Cissell (Washington) 12/6

✔️4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author or a book with yellow on the cover (the color of friendship).
The Outcast Mage - Annabel Campbell 12/9

✔️5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover.
Primer and Punishment - Diane Kelly 12/11


✔️6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day (I couldn’t resist)
Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ or a book with a character who screws someone over
Fallen Stars - Imani Erriu (Adrian and a mermaid) 12/5

✔️7. December 28- National Short Film Day
Read a shorter book (under 200 pages) or a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film)
City of Gods and Monsters - Kayla Edwards 12/5

✔️8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started or a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf.
Gray Days - Hailey Edwards (#9) 12/12

✔️9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author or a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read.
The Lamplighter’s Bookshop - Sophie Austin 12/6

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Gray Dawn - Hailey Edwards 12/14

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[K.C.]

10/10 Completed

1. Happy December Birthday! - Twist by Colum McCann

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month: Flights by Olga Tokarczuk

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert: Anathema by Keri Lake

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day: How to Marry a Marble Marquis by C.M. Nascosta

5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day: Through the Snow Globe by Annie Rains

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day: To Ravish a Rogue by C.M. Nascosta

7. December 28- National Short Film Day: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day: Brimstone by Callie Hart

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve: Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid

10. Reader's Choice:A History of New York in 27 Buildings: The 400-Year Untold Story of an American Metropolis by Sam Roberts

[Mary!]

December Monthly Challenge
Duration: Dec 1 - 31, 2025
10/10


1. Read a book published in December
Stick Dog by Tom Watson 12/26/2025

2. Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own.
Blue Eyes, Black Hair by Marguerite Duras 12/08/2025

3. Read an LGBTQ book.
Leave It on the Track by Margot Fisher 12/01/2025

4. Read a book written by a female author.
The Girl from Devil's Lake by J.A. Jance 12/04/2025

5. Read a book with a busy or colorful cover.
Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle 12/14/2025

6. Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’
The Broposal by Sonora Reyes 12/12/2025

7. Read a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film)
Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann 12/29/2025

8. Read a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf.
Stories from the Tenants Downstairs by Sidik Fofana 12/09/2025

9. Read a new to you author.
Buckeye by Patrick Ryan 12/03/2025

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy 12/06/2025

[Susan]

December Monthly Challenge


5/10

1. Happy December Birthday! -
🎄Read a book published in December, or read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month Celebrated since at least 2009, National Learn a Foreign Language Month highlights the benefits of learning a second (or more) language. Some of these benefits include brain growth, better memory, better listening skills, higher verbal and non-verbal intelligence and improved attention span.
🎄Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert:
🎄Read one book written by Annabeth Albert, or any author with her first or last name.

Facts about Annabeth Albert:
* Annabeth lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She is a Mom
* Annabeth is a frequent tweeter and she loves to knit
* She writes LGBTQ stories

🎄You may also read an LGBTQ book. You can also read any book set in the Pacific Northwest, or has an animal on the cover (tweet, tweet). You may also read a book with a child in the story.

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
🎄Read a book written by a female author or a book with yellow on the cover (the color of friendship).
Lyon on the Lam - Peri Maxwell (Dragonblade - Sept 2025) (female author) - Dec 15

5. December 12 - Gingerbread Decorating Day
🎄Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover.

6. December 14 - National Screwdriver Day (I couldn’t resist)
🎄Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ or a book with a character who screws someone over
Dangerous Affair - Sandra Owens (HRS #2340 - Sept 2025) (get busy) - Dec 12

7. December 28 - National Short Film Day
🎄Read a shorter book (under 200 pages) or a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film)

8. December 29 - Still Need To Do Day
🎄Read a book that is next in line in a series you started or a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf.
Alibi for Murder - Debra Webb (HI #2309 - Sept 2025) (next in series) - Dec 2

9. December 31 - New Year’s Eve
🎄Read a new-to-you author or a book in a new-to-you series or a book you would stay up late to read.
Their First Dance - Laurie Batzel (HHW #580 - Sept 2025) (new author) - Dec 8

10. Reader's Choice:
🎄Read any book of your choice.
Lyon's Obsession - Regina Jeffers (Dragonblade - Sept 2025) - Dec 23


1 2 3 5 7

[Courtney]

I am in :)
4/10 complete

1. Happy December Birthday! - Read a book published in December, or read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise
Stuck With My Christmas Crush


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert: Read one book written by Annabeth Albert, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Annabeth Albert's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Facts about Annabeth Albert:
* Annabeth lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She is a Mom
* Annabeth is a frequent tweeter and she loves to knit
* She writes LGBTQ stories
**You may also read an LGBTQ book. You can also read any book set in the Pacific Northwest, or has an animal on the cover (tweet, tweet). You may also read a book with a child in the story.
Magic in Mistletoe


4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author or a book with yellow on the cover (the color of friendship).
The Viscount Who Loved Me


9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author or a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read.
The Duke and I

[Heather]

Heather wrote: "December Monthly Challenge
10/10


✔ Happy December Birthday! - Read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise
The Midnight Bookshop, Amand..."

Complete! Thanks for the fun challenge.

[Gelaskaca]

Gelaskaca wrote: "December Romance Monthly Challenge
Periode : 1-31 Dec 2025

Read 10/10

1. Happy December Birthday!
Read a book published in December
Snowball's Chance by [author:Brigham Vaughn|75..."

Complete! Thanks for the fun challenge, Fran..!!

[Marjo]

Hey I am late to post but this is my first challenge!!!
Read 7/10

1. Happy December Birthday! -
Guardians of Alistile: Risen from Ash

Arc Reading, book to be published on december 15th 1025
12-08
2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month Celebrated since at least 2009,
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert: and she loves to knit
4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day

Beach Read
Dec 12
5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
The Book Club Hotel

Dec 12

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day
Insatiable

Dec 18
7. December 28- National Short Film Day
The Last Letter

Dec 18
8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
The Dawn of the Cursed Queen

Dec 29
9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
The Christmas Fix

Dec 27
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

[Tammie]

Completed...thanks Fran!

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

[Jonquil]

December 2025 Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE

1. published in December - 12/8/21 Secrets from the Past Jenny Elaine 12/10
2. published in more than one language Accomplice to the Villain Hannah Nicole Maehrer 12/5
3. Annabeth Albert child in story Deserving Henley Susan Stoker 12/15
4. female author Evil Bones Kathy Reichs 12/4
5. busy or colorful cover Offed in the Orchids Dale Mayer 12/2

6. characters who ‘get busy’ AND character who screws someone over Deserving Alaska Susan Stoker 12/15
7. under 200 pages Let It Snow: A Sweet Christmas Romance Charlotte Storey 12/5
8. next in series Escaped Kathleen Brooks 12/12
9. new to you author Now Run Kate Bold 12/14
10. Coeds and Cattails Jana Deleon 12/6

[Julie]

Thanks Fran for another great Monthly Challenge!

🎉🎉 10/10 CHALLENGE COMPLETE 🎉🎉

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

[Elizabeth]

Finished, Thank you and happy holidays everyone!!!!

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

[Caraina]

COMPLETED

2025 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Completed: 10/10

1. Happy December Birthday!
Read a book published in December She Can Tell - Melinda Leigh 12/18/25 (Published on December 4, 2012)

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month
Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own. A Great Reckoning - Louise Penny 12/10/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert
Read one book written by Annabeth Albert Conventionally Yours - Annabeth Albert 12/12/25
You may also read an LGBTQ book. You can also read any book set in the Pacific Northwest, or has an animal on the cover (tweet, tweet). You may also read a book with a child in the story.

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author or a book with yellow on the cover (the color of friendship). Hidden - Kendra Elliot 12/9/25

5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover. In a Holidaze - Christina Lauren 12/7/25

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day
Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ or a book with a character who screws someone over Delicate Ink - Carrie Ann Ryan 12/1/25

7. December 28- National Short Film Day
Read a shorter book (under 200 pages) or a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film) Black World: The Dark Fae - Quinn Blackbird 12/2/25 (177 pages)

8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started or a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf. Twisted Twenty-Six - Janet Evanovich 12/6/25

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author or a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read. Wicked Lovely - Melissa Marr 12/2/25

10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice. The Authenticity Project - Clare Pooley 12/8/25

[Brittni]

Hi there! Sign me up for 10/10, all done! 😊

1. Happy December Birthday! - Read a book published in December, or read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise
A Man for Mrs. Claus 12/23

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month
**Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own.
Brimstone 12/1

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert: Read an LGBTQ book.
Trick Shot 12/15

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author.
What He Wants for Christmas 12/13

5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance.
Snow King Catches His Snowflake 12/19

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day
Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ or a book with a character who screws someone over.
Kiss of the Basilisk 12/7

7. December 28- National Short Film Day
Read a shorter book (under 200 pages) or a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film)
Mistlefoe 12/12

8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started.
Quicksilver Bonus Scenes: Kingfisher's POV 12/12

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author or a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read.
A Valentine for Christmas 12/17

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Can I Tell You Something? 12/13

[Bookchaser]

🎉🎁🎅🏻🎄December Monthly Challenge🎄🎅🏻🎁🎉



Done!!!


10/10 Completed


01. Happy December Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in December, or read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise.
The Christmas Book Hunt by Jenny Colgan 12/06/25
02. National Learn a Foreign Language Month: 🗺️Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own.
Claiming the Captain's Baby by Rochelle Alers 12/20/25
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Annabeth Albert: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Annabeth Albert, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read an LGBTQ book. You can also read any book set in the Pacific Northwest, or has an animal on the cover (tweet, tweet). You may also read a book with a child in the story.
Trusting the Dragon by Jessie Donovan 12/24/25
04. National Women Support Women Day (December 1): 👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏽Read a book written by a female author or a book with yellow on the cover (the color of friendship).
Madas’s Falling Star / Madas’s Unexpected Gift by S.E. Smith 12/18/25
05. Gingerbread Decorating Day (December 12): 🎄Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover.
It's Not Christmas Without You by HelenKay Dimon 12/04/25
06. National Screwdriver Day (December 14): 🪛Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ or a book with a character who screws someone over.
Risteard’s Unwilling Empress by S.E. Smith 12/05/25
07. National Short Film Day (December 28): 📚Read a shorter book (under 200 pages) or a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film).
Dashing Mr. Snow by Jaci Burton 12/02/25
08. Still Need To Do Day (December 29): 📚Read a book that is next in line in a series you started or a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf.
The Backup Bride Proposal by Jaci Burton 12/13/25
09. New Year’s Eve: (December 31): 🎉Read a new to you author or a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read.
Starting Over in Sedona by Lynne M. Spreen 12/12/25
10. Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Treasured by the Dragon by Jessie Donovan 12/14/25

[Yvonne]

Completed
December Romance Monthly Challenge
Periode : 1-31 Dec 2025

Read 10/10

1. Happy December Birthday!
Read a book published in December The Silent Night StalkerCourtney W. Dixon 05/12 5*

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month
Read a book that is published in more than one language, . Unwrap Himby Nyla K. 21/12 4* Also written in Dutch

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert
You may also read an LGBTQ book. Diamond in the Rough by Charlie Cochet05/12 5*

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author Sky's Guide To Falling In Love & Conjuring Magic by Sammi Cee08/12 5*

5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover. Santas' Elf by Lacey Daize09/12 3.5*

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day
Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ Perfect Storm: Toronto Thunder, Book 1 Beth Bolden 05/10 5*

7. December 28- National Short Film Day
Read a shorter book (under 200 pages) or a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film) Merry Christmas Daniel: Age-Gap MM RomanceB.J. Smyth read 05/12 4* 34 pages

8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started Shut Up and Jingle Me: MM Sports Romance 07/12 5*

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author Hi-VoltageRaz Fox 04/12 5*

10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice How to Flirt with a Hellhound by Shannon Mae read 06/12 4*

[Ann (Noumena12)]

Completed all 12 months at 10 books each month!

December 10 of 10 Completed

1. Happy December Birthday! Edge of Control (Edge Ops, #2) by Tonya Burrows 12/12/2025
**Read a book published in December, or read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month: Deserving Alaska (The Refuge, #1) by Susan Stoker 12/25/2025
**Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert: Deadly Valor (Crimson Point, #6) by Kaylea Cross 12/2/2025
**You may also read an LGBTQ book. You can also read any book set in the Pacific Northwest, or has an animal on the cover (tweet, tweet). You may also read a book with a child in the story.

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day: The Soldier (Alpha Cove, #1) by Susan Stoker 12/5/2025
**Read a book written by a female author or a book with yellow on the cover (the color of friendship).

5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day: Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal (Kringletown Christmas #2) by Meghan Quinn 12/10/202512/10/2025
**Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover.

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day: Earning Her Trust (Valor Ridge #2) by Tonya Burrows 12/6/2025
**Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ or a book with a character who screws someone over

7. December 28- National Short Film Day: Just One More Date: A Sterling Family Holiday Novella (The Sterling Family, #7) by Carly Phillips 12/1/2025
**Read a shorter book (under 200 pages - 97 pages) or a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film)

8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day: Guarding Cassie (Crimson Point Security Series Book 5) by Kaylea Cross 12/2/2025
**Read a book that is next in line in a series you started or a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf.

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve: Call Me Anytime (The Protectors Book 1) by Max Monroe 12/3/2025
**Read a new to you author or a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read.

10. Reader's Choice: Merry Mayhem (Bayou Blades #0.5) by Erin Nicholas 12/13/2025
**Read any book of your choice.

[Shandrea]

December Monthly Challenge

Read -

1. Happy December Birthday! - Read a book published in December, or read a book with a blue or green cover in honor of December's birthstone, the Turquoise

2. December - National Learn a Foreign Language Month Celebrated since at least 2009, National Learn a Foreign Language Month highlights the benefits of learning a second (or more) language. Some of these benefits include brain growth, better memory, better listening skills, higher verbal and non-verbal intelligence and improved attention span.
**Read a book that is published in more than one language, or that is set in a location whose primary language is different from your own.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert: Read one book written by Annabeth Albert, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Annabeth Albert's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Facts about Annabeth Albert:
* Annabeth lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She is a Mom
* Annabeth is a frequent tweeter and she loves to knit
* She writes LGBTQ stories
**You may also read an LGBTQ book. You can also read any book set in the Pacific Northwest, or has an animal on the cover (tweet, tweet). You may also read a book with a child in the story.

4. December 1 - National Women Support Women Day
Read a book written by a female author or a book with yellow on the cover (the color of friendship).

5. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day
Read a holiday romance or a book with a busy or colorful cover.

6. December 14- National Screwdriver Day (I couldn’t resist)
Read a book with characters who ‘get busy’ or a book with a character who screws someone over

7. December 28- National Short Film Day
Read a shorter book (under 200 pages) or a book you think would make a great movie (or already has been adapted for film)

8. December 29- Still Need To Do Day
Read a book that is next in line in a series you started or a book that has been lingering on your TBR shelf.

9. December 31- New Year’s Eve
Read a new to you author or a book in a new to you series or a book you would stay up late to read.

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

[Anne]

Done. Thanks for a fun challenge!

❄️2025 December Monthly Challenge❄️
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1. Happy December Birthday!: Mind Games Nora Roberts (blue and green cover) ✔️12/13

2. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Annabeth Albert: Bromantic Puckboy Eden Finley, Saxon James (LGBTQ romance) ✔️12/23

3. December 12- Gingerbread Decorating Day: Wish Upon a Duke Erica Ridley (holiday romance) ✔️12/5

4. December 29- Still Need To Do Day: Forensics of a Fable Nicole Scarano (next in a series) ✔️12/15

[LaurLa]

Completed - thank you Fran!
Updated post: My Monthly Challenge (msg 29)

Books Read ❱❱ 10