April Challenge

[Lenore]

This challenge is all about the holidays. You would be surprised how many their are in April! Some are quite silly--and yes they are all actual holidays--but they worked very well for the challenge :)

April 1st: April Fool’s Day: Read a book focused on humor (Ex. Chick Lit)
April 3rd: Find a Rainbow Day: Read a book with at least 2 colors pronounced in the cover, or a book with a very bright cover.
April 4th: Easter: Read a new author or series.
April 7th: No Housework Day: Spend at least 4 hours reading (Must be done in a single day. (Tell how many hours you read, which book, and what the date was.)
April 7th: World Health Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a doctor (Tell which character)
April 9th: First Library Opened: Read a book either checked out from a library, borrowed from a friend, or recommended to you.
April 14th: Titanic struck the iceberg: Read a book that ends in tragedy.
April 17th: Sherlock Homes B-Day: Read a mystery
April 27th: Tell a story day: Read a book and give your own synopsis of the book and a short review.

[Jayme]

Ooohhh this sounds fun!!! (though I might not be able to do all of them I will definitely try!!!)

[Lenore]

I will try this one since most of my challenges are yearly or halfway challenges. I am doing a lot of re-reads for new releases so maybe they will fit.

April 1st: Playing with Fire by Katie MacAlister
April 3rd: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
April 4th: Hunter's Edge by Shiloh Walker
April 7th (Housework):
April 7th: Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
April 9th: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
April 14th: Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
April 17th: Bloody Bones by Laurell K. Hamilton
April 27th: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward

[Barbara ★]

1. humorous - Viking Heat - Sandra Hill 4/20
2. rainbow cover - Lord of Misrule - Rachel Caine (red/white/black) 4/16
3. new author - Dealing with Dragons - Patricia Wrede 4/7
4. read 4 hours - The Sorceress - Michael Scott (4 1/2 hours) 4/11
5. doctor - Garden of Darkness - Anne Frasier (medical examiner) 4/17
6. library - Darklight - Lesley Livingston 4/3
7. Tragedy - will not read this one
8. mystery - Immortal - V.K. Forrest 4/26
9. read & review - Archangel's Kiss - Nalini Singh 4/24



8/8 Complete

[Lenore]

I won't finish either Jayme. The fun is in at least trying!

[Angie]

April 1st: I'm The Vampire, That's Why - Michele Bardsley
April 3rd: Phantom In The Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon
April 4th: The Legend of Banzai Maguire - Susan Grant
April 7th: Lover Enshrined - J.R. Ward
April 7th: Touched By Darkness - Catherine Spangler
April 9th: Shifting Plains - Jean Johnson
April 14th: TBD
April 17th: Generation 18 - Keri Arthur
April 27th: TBD

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

Great challenge! I'm in, will see how far I get. I never say I'll do all. The challenge for me is to do as many as possible!

[Jayme]

April Fool’s Day: Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones
Find a Rainbow Day: Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine

Easter: Peach Blossom Pavilion by Mingmei Yip
No Housework Day: TBA
World Health Day: Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz (Dr. Pat)
First Library Opened: The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf (Recommended)
Titanic struck the iceberg: The King's Rose by Alisa M. Libby
Sherlock Homes B-Day: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
Tell a story day: TBA

[Valorie]

Count me in!!

0/8 Done

1. humorous: Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper
2. rainbow cover: The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter
3. new author: Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
4. read 4 hours: Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian
5. doctor: Key to Conflict (Gillian Key, ParaDoc, #1) by Talia Gryphon
6. library: Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
7. tragedy: SKIPPING
8. mystery: Witch Way to Murder by Shirley Damsgaard
9. read & review: A Hoboken Hipster in Sherwood Forest by Marianne Mancusi

To Read:

[Lucy]

Fun challenge! Will try to fill in the Tragedy category if I can come up with something...


1. Humor: Nightlight: A Parody of Twilight by Harvard Lampoon
2. Rainbow Cover: Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler
3. New author: Bleeding Violet by Dia Reeves
4. Read 4 hours: Changeless by Gail Carriger
5. Character is a doctor: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld (Dr. Cable)
6. Library book: Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder
7. Ends in tragedy: TBD
8. Mystery: The Maze Runner by James Dashner
9. Read/Review: Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead

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[Lenore]

Tragedy is a toughie. Nicholas Sparks works well. He isn't a PNR author, but a very good romance author.

[Lucy]

Lenore wrote: "Tragedy is a toughie. Nicholas Sparks works well. He isn't a PNR author, but a very good romance author."

Good idea, Lenore! If a book from the romance category is allowed, I may try to read The Last Song.

[Lily]

0/9 Complete
1. humorous “Changes” Jim Butcher (I find his writing funny)
2. rainbow cover – “Demon Inside” Stacia Kane (5 colors)
3. new author – “Skin Game” by Ava Grey
4. read 4 hours - “Fire Raiser” by Melanie Rawn
5. doctor – “Personal Demons” Stacia Kane(S he’s a psychologist –that’s a doctor right)
6. library : “Bite the Bullet-A crimson moon novel” (# 2) L.A. Banks
7. tragedy –“ The Dead Tossed Waves” ? Carrie Ryan
8. Mystery: “Hex in the City” Simon Green
9. read & review – “Death’s Mistress” Karen Chance

[Mel W]

I'll attempt this one - list to come later.

[Lenore]

Yeah The Last Song will work. It can be any genre that ends without and HEA. Not an ongoing series but either a stand alone, or the series does not follow one character.

[Lily]

Well, I could't wait and read "DEAD TOSSED WAVES". For those of you looking for a tragedy, it does fit, but sadly I am gunna have to look for a replacement for my list.

0/9 Complete
1. humorous “Changes” Jim Butcher (I find his writing funny)
2. rainbow cover – “Demon Inside” Stacia Kane (5 colors)
3. new author – “Skin Game” by Ava Grey
4. read 4 hours - “Fire Raiser” by Melanie Rawn
5. doctor – “Personal Demons” Stacia Kane(S he’s a psychologist –that’s a doctor right)
6. library : “Bite the Bullet-A crimson moon novel” (# 2) L.A. Banks
7. tragedy
8. Mystery: “Hex in the City” Simon Green
9. read & review – “Death’s Mistress” Karen Chance

The Dead-Tossed Waves

[Leah]

I think I'm gonna have to skip this one. I'm in about 4 other challenges for April and I have no idea how I'm going to stay caught up! Maybe next month...

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Rainbow Day: The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton
Easter: What's a Ghoul to Do? by Victoria Laurie

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[Gaijinmama]

I did a dismal job with the March Challenge but I'll give this one a shot anyway. I ought to at least be able to get a few of my TBRs read this way!

[Lily]

1/9 Complete
1. humorous "Changes" Jim Butcher
2. rainbow cover – “Demon Inside” Stacia Kane (5 colors)
3. new author – “Skin Game” by Ava Grey
4. read 4 hours - “Fire Raiser” by Melanie Rawn
5. doctor – “Personal Demons” Stacia Kane(She’s a psychologist –that’s a doctor right)
6. library : “Bite the Bullet"-A crimson moon novel” (# 2) L.A. Banks
7 tragedy: Nightingales Lament (Nightside #3) Simon Green (4-2-10) **** LOVED it.
8. Mystery: “Hex in the City” (Nightside #4)Simon Green
9. read & review – “Death’s Mistress” Karen Chance

[Carolyn F.]

I'm in, I just need to pick the books.

[Amanda]

April Challenge
read 1 out of 9

April Fool’s Day: X
Find a Rainbow Day: Master of the Night by Angela Knight
Easter: Embers by Laura Bickle
No Housework Day: X
World Health Day: X
First Library Opened: The Killing Dance by Laurell K. Hamilton
Titanic struck the iceberg: La Mort du roi Arthur
Sherlock Homes B-Day: X
Tell a story day: X

[Lily]

1/9 Complete
1. humorous "Changes" Jim Butcher
2. rainbow cover – “Demon Inside” Stacia Kane (5 colors)
3. new author – “Skin Game” by Ava Grey
4. read 4 hours - “Fire Raiser” by Melanie Rawn
5. doctor – “Personal Demons” Stacia Kane(She’s a psychologist –that’s a doctor right)
6. library : “Bite the Bullet"-A crimson moon novel” (# 2) L.A. Banks
7 tragedy: Nightingales Lament (Nightside #3) Simon Green (4-2-10) **** LOVED it.
8. Mystery: “Hex in the City” (Nightside #4)Simon Green
9. read & review – “Death’s Mistress” Karen Chance

[Carolyn F.]

April 1st: April Fool’s Day: Read a book focused on humor (Ex. Chick Lit)
April 3rd: Find a Rainbow Day: Read a book with at least 2 colors pronounced in the cover, or a book with a very bright cover.
April 4th: Easter: Read a new author or series.
April 7th: No Housework Day: Spend at least 4 hours reading (Must be done in a single day. (Tell how many hours you read, which book, and what the date was.)
April 7th: World Health Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a doctor (Tell which character)
April 9th: First Library Opened: Read a book either checked out from a library, borrowed from a friend, or recommended to you. Bone Magic
April 14th: Titanic struck the iceberg: Read a book that ends in tragedy.
April 17th: Sherlock Homes B-Day: Read a mystery
April 27th: Tell a story day: Read a book and give your own synopsis of the book and a short review.

Bone Magic was okay, a 2.5 star book.

[Lenore]

Lily wrote: "1/9 Complete
1. humorous "Changes" Jim Butcher
2. rainbow cover – “Demon Inside” Stacia Kane (5 colors)
3. new author – “Skin Game” by Ava Grey
4. read 4 hours - “Fire Raiser” by Melanie Ra..."

Does the Nightside series need to be read in order?

[Lily]

Lenore *--*Phierce*-- * wrote: Does Nightside series need to be read in order?
I think it would be best...but the books are fairly self contained. I have been reading them in order and more is revealed about who he is-which is nice-in each book. They are gritty paranormal mysteries so they probobly hold up out of order pretty well though.

[Lenore]

Good to know. I am usually pretty good at picking up things in books. The first just did not get good reviews so I would rather jump to the one that sounds interesting.

[Lily]

2/9 Complete
1. humorous "Changes" Jim Butcher
2. rainbow cover – “Demon Inside” Stacia Kane (5 colors)
3. new author – “Skin Game” by Ava Grey (4/4/10) *** I liked it. I liked the flawed and outlaw charicters and how the romance developed. The paranormal element was pretty fresh and the action was good. Will read the next.
4. read 4 hours - “Fire Raiser” by Melanie Rawn
5. doctor – “Personal Demons” Stacia Kane(She’s a psychologist –that’s a doctor right)
6. library : “Bite the Bullet"-A crimson moon novel” (# 2) L.A. Banks
7 tragedy: Nightingales Lament (Nightside #3) Simon Green (4-2-10) **** LOVED it.
8. Mystery: “Hex in the City” (Nightside #4)Simon Green
9. read & review – “Death’s Mistress” Karen Chance

[Carolyn F.]

April 1st: April Fool’s Day: Read a book focused on humor (Ex. Chick Lit)
April 3rd: Find a Rainbow Day: Read a book with at least 2 colors pronounced in the cover, or a book with a very bright cover.
April 4th: Easter: Read a new author or series.
April 7th: No Housework Day: Veil of Midnight
April 7th: World Health Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a doctor (Tell which character)
April 9th: First Library Opened: Bone Magic
April 14th: Titanic struck the iceberg: Read a book that ends in tragedy.
April 17th: Sherlock Homes B-Day: Read a mystery
April 27th: Tell a story day: Read a book and give your own synopsis of the book and a short review.

Veil of Midnight was a pretty good book. Unique story, new characters. Liked it.

[Valorie]

1/8 Done

1. humorous: Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper
2. rainbow cover: The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter
3. new author: Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
4. read 4 hours: Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian
5. doctor: Key to Conflict (Gillian Key, ParaDoc, #1) by Talia Gryphon
6. library: Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
7. tragedy: SKIPPING
8. mystery: Witch Way to Murder by Shirley Damsgaard 4/5 ***
9. read & review: A Hoboken Hipster in Sherwood Forest by Marianne Mancusi

To Read:


Done:

[Lenore]

April 1st: Playing with Fire by Katie MacAlister
April 3rd: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
April 4th: Hunter's Edge by Shiloh Walker
April 7th (Housework):
April 7th: Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
April 9th: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
April 14th: SKIPPING
April 17th: Bloody Bones by Laurell K. Hamilton
April 27th: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward

[Amanda]

April Challenge
read 2 out of 9

April Fool’s Day: X
Find a Rainbow Day: Master of the Night by Angela Knight
Easter: Embers by Laura Bickle
No Housework Day: X
World Health Day: X
First Library Opened: The Killing Dance by Laurell K. Hamilton
Titanic struck the iceberg: La Mort du roi Arthur
Sherlock Homes B-Day: Arthurian Omen by G.G. Vandagriff
Tell a story day: X

X XX X

[Valorie]

I read for 4 hours straight tonight!! From 8pm to 12am!

2/8 Done

1. humorous: Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper
2. rainbow cover: The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter
3. new author: Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
4. read 4 hours: Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 4/6 *****
5. doctor: Key to Conflict (Gillian Key, ParaDoc, #1) by Talia Gryphon
6. library: Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
7. tragedy: SKIPPING
8. mystery: Witch Way to Murder by Shirley Damsgaard 4/5 ***
9. read & review: A Hoboken Hipster in Sherwood Forest by Marianne Mancusi

To Read:


Done:

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

April 4th: Easter: Read a new author or series.

New as in 2010 new? Or new as in I've never read it before?

[Jayme]

April Fool’s Day: Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones
Find a Rainbow Day: Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine

Easter: Peach Blossom Pavilion by Mingmei Yip
No Housework Day: TBA
World Health Day: Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz (Dr. Pat)
First Library Opened: Be Still My Vampire Heart by Kerrelyn Sparks (borrowed from Beverly)
Titanic struck the iceberg: The King's Rose by Alisa M. Libby 4/6
Sherlock Homes B-Day: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
Tell a story day: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray

[Lenore]

Just new to you.

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

Lenore *--*Phierce*-- * wrote: "Just new to you."

OK thanks!

[Mel W]

CHALLENGE OVERLOAD (PNR & UF EDITION) - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - APRIL
Duration: April 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010

1/9 read

April 1st: April Fool’s Day: Wild and Hexy by Vicki Lewis Thompson
April 3rd: Find a Rainbow Day: Read a book with at least 2 colors pronounced in the cover, or a book with a very bright cover.
April 4th: Easter: Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day
April 7th: No Housework Day: Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole 7/4 - Read for approx 5 hrs (2 in am, 3 in pm) yesterday 6/4.
April 7th: World Health Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a doctor (Tell which character)
April 9th: First Library Opened: Read a book either checked out from a library, borrowed from a friend, or recommended to you.
April 14th: Titanic struck the iceberg: Read a book that ends in tragedy.
April 17th: Sherlock Homes B-Day: Read a mystery
April 27th: Tell a story day: Read a book and give your own synopsis of the book and a short review.

[Valorie]

3/8 Done

1. humorous: Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper
2. rainbow cover: The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter
3. new author: Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
4. read 4 hours: Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 4/6 *****
5. doctor: Key to Conflict (Gillian Key, ParaDoc, #1) by Talia Gryphon
6. library: Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank 4/7 ***
7. tragedy: SKIPPING
8. mystery: Witch Way to Murder by Shirley Damsgaard 4/5 ***
9. read & review: A Hoboken Hipster in Sherwood Forest by Marianne Mancusi

To Read:


Done:

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Challenge Overload (PNR & UF Edition)-April 2010 Challenge

3/9 READ

1. humorous
2. rainbow cover
3. new author -- Kiss and Tell by Sandy Lynn 04/07/2010 ☆☆☆☆ My Review
4. read 4 hours
5. doctor -- Babysitting the Baumgartners by Selena Kitt 04/05/2010 ☆☆☆☆ My Review
6. library -- Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead 04/04/2010 ☆☆☆☆ My Review
7. Tragedy
8. mystery
9. read & review

Link to All My Lists & Challenges

[Jayme]

April Fool’s Day: Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones
Find a Rainbow Day: Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine 4/8

Easter: Peach Blossom Pavilion by Mingmei Yip
No Housework Day: TBA
World Health Day: Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz (Dr. Pat)
First Library Opened: Be Still My Vampire Heart by Kerrelyn Sparks (borrowed from Beverly)
Titanic struck the iceberg: The King's Rose by Alisa M. Libby 4/6
Sherlock Homes B-Day: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
Tell a story day: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray

[Valorie]

4/8 Done

1. humorous: Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper
2. rainbow cover: The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter 4/9 ****
3. new author: Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
4. read 4 hours: Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 4/6 *****
5. doctor: Key to Conflict (Gillian Key, ParaDoc, #1) by Talia Gryphon
6. library: Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank 4/7 ***
7. tragedy: SKIPPING
8. mystery: Witch Way to Murder by Shirley Damsgaard 4/5 ***
9. read & review: A Hoboken Hipster in Sherwood Forest by Marianne Mancusi

To Read:


Done:

[Jayme]

April Fool’s Day: Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones
Find a Rainbow Day: Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine 4/8

Easter: Peach Blossom Pavilion by Mingmei Yip
No Housework Day: TBA
World Health Day: Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz (Dr. Pat)
First Library Opened: Be Still My Vampire Heart by Kerrelyn Sparks (borrowed from Beverly) 4/9
Titanic struck the iceberg: The King's Rose by Alisa M. Libby 4/6
Sherlock Homes B-Day: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
Tell a story day: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray

[Lenore]

I'm afraid I am sadly (although unsurprisingly) not going to finish this. I am reading books that don't fit into the challenge. Shame on me :P

[Jayme]

It is alright Lenore :-)

[Carolyn F.]

April 1st: April Fool’s Day: Read a book focused on humor (Ex. Chick Lit) TBA
April 3rd: Find a Rainbow Day: Read a book with at least 2 colors pronounced in the cover, or a book with a very bright cover. TBA
April 4th: Easter: Read a new author or series. Rosemary and Rue
April 7th: No Housework Day: Veil of Midnight
April 7th: World Health Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a doctor (Tell which character) TBA
April 9th: First Library Opened: Bone Magic
April 14th: Titanic struck the iceberg: Read a book that ends in tragedy. TBA
April 17th: Sherlock Homes B-Day: Read a mystery TBA
April 27th: Tell a story day: Read a book and give your own synopsis of the book and a short review. TBA

Rosemary and Rue was a very good book. A little sad in parts, a small romance, but mostly a mystery.

[Jayme]

April Fool’s Day: Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones
Find a Rainbow Day: Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine 4/8

Easter: Peach Blossom Pavilion by Mingmei Yip
No Housework Day: Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley (read from noon to four) 4/10
World Health Day: Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz (Dr. Pat)
First Library Opened: Be Still My Vampire Heart by Kerrelyn Sparks (borrowed from Beverly) 4/9
Titanic struck the iceberg: The King's Rose by Alisa M. Libby 4/6
Sherlock Homes B-Day: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
Tell a story day: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray

[Carolyn F.]

April 1st: April Fool’s Day: Read a book focused on humor (Ex. Chick Lit) TBA
April 3rd: Find a Rainbow Day: Read a book with at least 2 colors pronounced in the cover, or a book with a very bright cover. Master of Fire
April 4th: Easter: Read a new author or series. Rosemary and Rue
April 7th: No Housework Day: Veil of Midnight
April 7th: World Health Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a doctor (Tell which character) TBA
April 9th: First Library Opened: Bone Magic
April 14th: Titanic struck the iceberg: Read a book that ends in tragedy. TBA
April 17th: Sherlock Homes B-Day: Read a mystery TBA
April 27th: Tell a story day: Read a book and give your own synopsis of the book and a short review. TBA

One more, Master of Fire was good. Can't wait until the one about Smoke.

[Lily]

3/9 Complete
1. humorous "Changes" Jim Butcher
2. rainbow cover – “Demon Inside” Stacia Kane (5 colors)
3. new author – “Skin Game” by Ava Grey (4/4/10) *** I liked it. I liked the flawed and outlaw charicters and how the romance developed. The paranormal element was pretty fresh and the action was good. Will read the next.
4. read 4 hours - “Fire Raiser” by Melanie Rawn
5. doctor – “Personal Demons” Stacia Kane (She’s a psychologist) (4-10-10)**** Funny, sexy, different take on demons, hot sex tension and sex scenes, and even kind of spooky in spots.
6. library : “Bite the Bullet"-A crimson moon novel” (# 2) L.A. Banks
7 tragedy: Nightingales Lament(Nightside #3) Simon Green (4-2-10) **** LOVED it.
8. Mystery: “Hex in the City” (Nightside #4)Simon Green
9. read & review – “Death’s Mistress” Karen Chance

[Mel W]

CHALLENGE OVERLOAD (PNR & UF EDITION) - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - APRIL
Duration: April 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010

2/9 read

April 1st: April Fool’s Day: Wild and Hexy by Vicki Lewis Thompson 10/4
April 3rd: Find a Rainbow Day: Read a book with at least 2 colors pronounced in the cover, or a book with a very bright cover.
April 4th: Easter: Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day
April 7th: No Housework Day: Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole 7/4 - Read for approx 5 hrs (2 in am, 3 in pm) yesterday 6/4.
April 7th: World Health Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a doctor (Tell which character)
April 9th: First Library Opened: Read a book either checked out from a library, borrowed from a friend, or recommended to you.
April 14th: Titanic struck the iceberg: Read a book that ends in tragedy.
April 17th: Sherlock Homes B-Day: Read a mystery
April 27th: Tell a story day: Read a book and give your own synopsis of the book and a short review.