Fran’s Reading List

[Fran, Moderator]

August

(view spoiler)[1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.

2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy: The August flowers of the month symbolize strength of character, faithfulness, integrity, and persistence.
Read a book with a character you admire or a book with the letter G or P in title or author's first, middle or last name.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting : Read one book written by Helena Hunting or any author with her first or last name. Link to 's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Helena Hunting -
* Helena lives near Toronto, Canada
* She is a NYT and USA Today Bestselling author
* She writes Contemporary Romance and Romantic Comedies
* She loves hockey and popcorn

You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is from Canada. You can also read any book with an athletic character or a book with sports equipment or food on the cover, or a book shelved as Contemporary Romance.


4. August is National Catfish Month-
Read a book where a character uses technology to communicate (i.e. computer, texting, cell phone call) or a book with mistaken identity or a deceptive character or a book with a misleading cover (i.e. it looked like it might be light and cute and turned out to be heavy and more serious).

5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day-
Read a book from your mountain of a tbr or a book that you have high hopes of enjoying.

6. August 2nd- Sisters Day-
Read a book with siblings in the story or a book with a character that is a good friend or dependable or competitive in some way.

7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day-
Read a book with a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share with someone because you loved it.

8. August 13- Left Hander's Day: Fun facts- Left handed college graduates have a 26% greater chance of becoming rich. It is believed that all polar bears are left handed.
Read a book with a wealthy character or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.

9. August 26-Women's Equality Day: Commemorates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
Read a book written by a woman author or a book with a woman on the cover or in the story or a book that has been voted on in any poll or any award competition or added or voted on in any list.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

Quarterly

(view spoiler)[Hamilton Quarterly Challenge
Sept. 15, 2020- Dec. 14, 2020

Since first hitting the stage in 2015, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton: An American Musical has become a major pop culture phenomenon. The hip-hop musical about American founding father Alexander Hamilton has captivated audiences and aspiring audience members alike.

“Hamilton” is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, “Hamilton” has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Filmed at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway in June of 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way.

Fun Facts about the Performers or the Characters they portrayed-
.Hamilton's Choreography Has William Burr Walking In Straight Lines Whereas Alexander Hamilton Walks In Arcs, Representing Their Worldviews
. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CHARACTERS IN HAMILTON IS “THE BULLET.”-who is essentially death personified.
. THE STARS OF HAMILTON HELPED RAISE MONEY FOR THE ORPHANAGE ELIZA HAMILTON STARTED.
Daveed Diggs Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson
Renée Elise Goldsberry Angelica Schuyler
Jonathan Groff King George
Christopher Jackson George Washington
Jasmine Cephas Jones Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds
Lin-Manuel Miranda Alexander Hamilton
Leslie Odom, Jr. Aaron Burr
Okieriete Onaodowan Hercules Mulligan/James Madison Anthony Ramos John Laurens/Philip Hamilton
Phillipa Soo Eliza Hamilton


Fun facts about the musical-
.Hamilton is largely inspired by Ron Chernow’s 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton.
. Collegiate Start-Hamilton was first staged as a workshop production in 2013 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Poughkeepsie, New York
.The musical premiered on Broadway in July 2015, at the Richards Rodgers Theatre.
.39. No Dialogue-The musical does not contain any dialogue and is entirely sung and rapped through. There are 47 musical numbers.
.The quickest song in the show is “Guns and Ships.” Those rap verses average to 6.3 words per second!
.In 2016, Hamilton set the record for most Tony nominations for a musical with 16. It went on to win 11.

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Fun facts about Lin Manuel Miranda-
. IT TOOK MIRANDA A YEAR TO WRITE HAMILTON’S FIRST SONG—AND ANOTHER YEAR TO WRITE THE SECOND SONG.
. In early 2016, Miranda helped launch the #EduHam program, which made heavily discounted tickets available to high school students from low-income families.
.Working Through Your Honeymoon-Honeymoons should be relaxing affairs for most people. But for Miranda, he spent part of his 2010 honeymoon with his wife Vanessa working on the musical that made him a star.
. Being Productive on Public Transit-On the subway ride to a friend’s birthday party, a lyric for the song “Wait For It” popped into Miranda’s head. He quickly grabbed his iPhone and recorded the line. On the subway ride back home from the party, he completed the rest of the song.
.Miranda saw George Washington as a mash-up between Common and John Legend, Hercules Mulligan as rapper Busta Rhymes, and Hamilton himself as a cross between some of his personal favorite rhymers Rakim, Big Pun, and Eminem.
. HAMILTON’S SONGS SAMPLE RAP MUSIC AND REFERENCE RAP SONGS—AS WELL AS OTHER MUSICALS.
. AT FIRST, MIRANDA COULDN’T DECIDE IF HE WANTED TO PLAY HAMILTON OR BURR.
. CASTING PEOPLE OF COLOR IN HAMILTON’S MAIN ROLES WAS A DELIBERATE CHOICE. “Our goal was: This is a story about America then, told by America now, and we want to eliminate any distance—our story should look the way our country looks,”
.Lin-Manuel Miranda Tried To Rip An IV Out To Perform Hamilton For Beyonce And Jay-Z When He Was Sick (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

more Q

(view spoiler)[Since first hitting the stage in 2015, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton: An American Musical has become a major pop culture phenomenon. The hip-hop musical about American founding father Alexander Hamilton has captivated audiences and aspiring audience members alike.

“Hamilton” is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, “Hamilton” has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Filmed at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway in June of 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way.

Below are five historical figures from the musical (the actors who portrayed them is in parenthesis just to let you know the amazing talents' names). Please choose one person at a time and complete all of the tasks underneath their name. You may complete as many as you like, but please finish one before you move on to another. You are welcome to do the bonus after any level.
The task names reflect lines/words the actors sang during the show and are personal to their journey. Enjoy!

Levels-
1 person completed- I have listened to the soundtrack
2 people completed- I would love to watch the musical on Disney+ when I get a chance.
3 people completed- I have seen the musical on Disney+ several times
4 people completed- I have seen the show in person!
5 people completed- I am lucky enough to have seen the show live more than once!

Bonus- You many complete the bonus after completing any level.

Bonus-
Using one or more of the following historical figures that were also in the show, read a book where the title or author's first or last name begins with the letters of that name. You may use the person's first, last or both first and last names to spell out.

Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Peggy Schuyler
Maria Reynolds
Hercules Mulligan
James Madison
John Laurens
Philip Hamilton

For example-

P- Part-Time Lover
E- Eloisa James, Say Yes to the Duke
G- Going Up
G- Whitney G., Two Weeks Notice
Y- Yours Until Dawn


Tasks for the Hamilton Quarterly Challenge-

1. Alexander Hamilton- Lin-Manuel Miranda
* Young- Read a YA book or a book with a child in the story
*Scrappy- Read a book with a character who is ambitious or a book you would do anything to get your hands on
*Hungry- Read a book with food on the cover or a book that is first in a series and makes you hunger for more
* Rise Up- Read a book you have been wanting to move higher up your tbr list or a book with a color from a sunrise on the cover
*Eyes Up- Read a book with eye(s) on the cover or a book you want to read late into the night and struggle to keep your eyes open
*My Shot- Read a book with a weapon on the cover (be creative!) or a book with a character who has an exciting opportunity

2. Aaron Burr- Leslie Odom, Jr.
*Talk Less- Read a book with a person on the cover where you can't see their mouth or a book with a shy character
*Smile More- Read a book with a mouth on the cover or a book that you think will make you happy to read it
*I'm A Trust Fund Baby, You Can Trust Me- Read a book with a wealthy character or a book with green on the cover
*Dear Theodosia- Read a book that has a character or author with an unusual name or a book that has a father in the story
*I'm The Villain In Your Story- Read a book that has a villainous character or a book with a dark cover

3. Eliza Hamilton- Phillipa Soo
*How Lucky We Are To Be Alive Right Now- Read a book with the number 7 in the page count or publishing date or a book with a least 7 books in its series.
*I'm Helpless- Read a book with a character who needs help of some kind or a book with insta-love.
*You Walked In And My Heart Went 'Boom'- Read a romantic suspense book or a book with an explosive character.
*I Hope That You Burn- Read a book with a character that wants revenge or a book with a firefighter or a book with red or orange on the cover.
*The Orphanage- Read a book where a character had a difficult upbringing/childhood or a book with a building on the cover

4. Angelica Schuyler- Renée Elise Goldsberry
*I'm Looking For A Mind At Work- Read a book with an intelligent character or a geeky/nerdy character or a book with a
*A Toast To The Groom, To The Bride- Read a book with a celebration in the story or a book with white on the cover
*When You Said Hi, I Forgot My Dang Name- Read a book with a character who has amnesia, or is forgetful or a book with a name or nickname in the title (i.e. Lucas or Sugar Daddy)
*I Will Never Be Satisfied- Read a book that was over too quickly or a book that is #3 or higher in a series.
*I'm The Oldest, And The Wittiest- Read a book with an older character or older sibling or a book that is humorous.

5, King George- Jonathan Groff
*You'll Be Back- Read a road trip romance or a book with a person's back on the cover.
*Oceans Rise, Empires Fall- Read a book with water on the cover or a book set in Europe.
*When You're Gone, I'll Go Mad- Read a stand-alone story or a book with unrequited love.
*I'm So Blue- Read a book that is the last in the series (as of now) or a book with blue on the cover.
*Awesome, Wow- Read a book recommended to you (i.e. a challenge, book list, librarian, friend) or a book with an adjective in its title (i.e. Pretty Prize, After Ever Happy, Dark Lover) (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

2020 I Spy....Challenge
Jan. 1, 2020- Dec. 31. 2020


1. precious metal or stone-
2, meal-
3. flower-
4. day of the week or month of the year-
5. 'boy' or 'man' in title or series name-
6. climate or temperature -
7. outdoor scenery-
8. indoor scenery-
9. animal -
10. transportation-
11. The 5 W's (who, what, where, when, why)-
12. clothing-
13. celebration-
14. communication-
15. location-
16. math-
17. sweet or savory-
18. time-
19. size-
20. social status-
21. sound-
22. direction-
23. texture-
24. feelings or emotions-
25. manners-

(view spoiler)[Ideas for 2021- names/nicknames, calendar, motion (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

December
(view spoiler)[Let's celebrate the end of 2020! This has been a rough year for many of us around the world. Here's to looking forward with positivity and light! The tasks below reflect a fun, upbeat and sunny outlook.

Please recommend ONE book for each task (OK, maximum 2 books per task). Most, if not all of your recommendations should be Romance.

1. A humorous book or a book with a smile on the cover

2. A book with a 4.0 rating or higher

3. A book published before 2020 or a book

4. A book with insta-love or a story with a hot relationship

5. A holiday romance or a book with a celebration of any kind in the story

6. A book with an attractive and/or colorful cover

7. A book with a light source on the cover (i.e. sun, lamp, fire) or a story with a character who has a sunny disposition

8. A book that has a futuristic, paranormal, sci-fi or magical element

Sorting Question-
What do you like most about December?
1. The specialty drinks at Starbucks or my local coffee shop
2. Wearing cozier, warmer clothes like sweaters and scarves
3. The colder weather sports, like skiing and ice-skating
4. Other! Let us know what you like about December

Don't worry, I will be combining groups to make them larger. (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

March 21 Q
(view spoiler)[Color Me Romantic.....or.....Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Below are 16 colors. Please read one book for each color name.

You may choose one task for each color-
1. You may read a book that has the color on the cover OR
2. You may read a book that has the color's name in the title OR
3. You may read a book with a title or author's first or last name that begins with the first letter of the color's name

Some examples/ideas-
Blue- You could choose one of these-
1. - blue on cover
2. Pacific Blue- title
3. Beth Revis - Across the Universe- author's first name

Levels-
5 books- I have a favorite color
10 books- I like to wear lots of color
16 books- I am a rainbow!
32 books- I have repeated the entire challenge again!
( You might decide to complete the first round by reading all of the same genre and changing it for the second round, or by choosing all of one task for each round, it's up to you. You are welcome to just complete it with the regular rules as many times as you wish)

Bonus- Choose your favorite color and read 5 books, each with a different trope, with that color on the cover. (trope examples- friends to lovers, insta-love, road trip, stranded together, honeymoon)

Colors-

1. Red
2. Orange
3. Yellow
4. Green
5. Blue
6. Indigo (darker blue)
7. Violet
8. Black
9. White
10. Gray
11. Pink
12. Silver
13. Gold
14. Tan/Cream
15. Peach
16. Lavender (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

Dec Q
(view spoiler)[Walking in a Winter Wonderland
https://bestlifeonline.com/winter-facts/
1. Red squirrels make mushroom jerky to prepare for the winter.
Read a book with a 'jerk' character or a book with red on the cover.
2. People born during winter months are less irritable.
Read a book with a happy or optimistic character or a book with a pregnancy or baby in the story.
3. Thundersnow is a rare, but real, weather phenomenon.
Read a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in Thundersnow or a book with a title or character with an unusual name.
4. Snow can be yellow, orange, green, and purple. (tiny particles of dust or algae can make snow appear to be a range of different rainbow-like colors)
Read a book with an lgbt character or a book with a colorful cover
5. And there's also pink watermelon snow that has a sweet smell and taste. (But that doesn't mean that you should eat it! The rosy hue is often due to algae)
Read a book with a character in a science field or a book with food on the cover.
6. Snow rollers are self-forming snowballs.
Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a 'ballsy' character.
7. Some cities use beet juice, beer waste, and pickle brine on icy winter roads instead of salt.
Read a book with set in a city or a book with the letter 'b' somewhere in the title or author's name.
8. In Finland, you can stay in glass igloos during winter to watch the Northern Lights.
Read a book set in Europe or a book with a light source on the cover.
9. There's an annual International Hair Freezing Contest in Canada every February.
Read a book set in Canada or a book published in February of any year.
10. Stonehenge was set up to frame the sunset of the winter solstice.
Read a book tagged Historical or a book set in England or a book with a color of the sunset on the cover.
11. Shovel racing started in New Mexico in the 1970s.
Read a book set in the U.S. or a book with a 7 or 0 in the page count.
12. There are plenty of flowers that bloom in the winter. ( winter pansies, lenten roses (which are also known as Christmas roses), winter aconite, and snowdrops)
Read a book with a character that shows some growth or a book with a flower or winter object on the cover.
13. Snow comes in five categories. ( There is dry snow (0% water), moist snow (less than 3%), wet snow (btw. 3% & 8%), very wet snow (btw. 8% and 15%), and slush, or snow that is 15% water)
Read a book that is part of a series of at least 5 books or a book with a 5 in the publishing date or page count or number of reviews.
14. At least a septillion snowflakes fall from the sky ever year.
Read a book with an older character (vampires count!) or a book with a sky on the cover.
15. And they fall at speeds of one to six feet per second.
Read the first book in a series or a book with a foot on the cover.
16. Snowflakes almost always have six sides.
Read a book with six words in the title or six letters in the title or a book you want to keep by your side.
17. The largest snowflake on record measured 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick.
Read a large book (your interpretation of what constitutes large for you) or a book with a large rating- 4.0 or higher
18. The tallest snowperson on record stood over 122 feet.
Read a book with a person on the cover or a book with double numbers in the page count or publishing date (i.e. 422 pages, pub. 2009)
19. Westerners are most likely to say winter is their favorite season.
Read a book by a favorite author or a book set in your favorite season.
20. Winter increases your appetite.
Read a book set in the food industry or a book you hope you won't want to stop reading.
21. The most people making snow angels simultaneously was nearly 9,000. (on Feb. 17, 2007, in Bismarck, North Dakota)
Read a book that has an inspirational or paranormal tag or a book with more than one person on the cover.
22. The first Winter Olympics were held in the French Alps in 1924.
Read a book set in France or a book with a sports tag or athlete in the story.
23. And ski ballet was once a sport in the Winter Olympics.
Read a book with a creative character or a book from a new to you author.
24. The Earth is closest to the Sun during winter.
Read a book with something round or hot (your interpretation) on the cover or a book with a someone who needs someone else.
25. The largest snow maze on record was more than 30,000 square feet.
Read a book with a mystery or suspense tag or a book with a complex sounding plot or character.
26. The Portland Winter Light Festival includes nearly 115 illuminated art installations.
Read a book with a celebration or holiday in the story or a book with a word in the title that rhymes with 'art' (ie. start, heart, chart, tarte)
27. The largest snowball fight ever involved 7,681 people. (on Jan. 31, 2016, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada)
Read a book with a conflict in the story or a book set in Canada
28. People once believed that birds flew to the moon for the winter.
Read a book with a shapeshifter or animal tag or a book with an animal or moon on the cover
29. Winter "desire paths" can be spotted in the snow. (Basically, it's a path that multiple people have chosen to walk that doesn't fall on a sidewalk or other walkway and, therefore, forms a new track.)
Read a book that has a title or cover that draws you to it or a book that has a road trip in it.
30. In ancient Rome, an hour was 45 minutes in the winter and 75 minutes in the summer.
Read an anthology or a book that has different page counts depending on the edition.
BONUS- Tell us your favorite thing about Winter and then spell out that word (or phrase). Use each letter in that word to read a book whose title or author's first or last name or series title corresponds to that letter.
Example-
My favorite thing about Winter is wearing fuzzy socks
F- Family Camp
U- Unhitched
Z- Rebecca Zanetti- Fated
Z- Zane
Y- Yours to Keep

S- Skye Warren- The Pawn
O- Colleen Oakley- You Were There Too
C-Rough Ride -Chaos Series
K- The Kiss Quotient
S- Melting Ice- Seattle Sockeyes Hockey series (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

PIFM (view spoiler)[2020 December PIFM Challenge - Participants

1. The specialty drinks at Starbucks or my local coffee shop

Sonja PIFM
♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ Meet & Greet
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Fran PIFM shelf
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Leena
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2. Wearing cozier, warmer clothes like sweaters and scarves
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Carrie Current tbr
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Kayla
KathyD tbr audios
Suzanne
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MountainKat to read asap
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3. The colder weather sports, like skiing and ice-skating


4. Other! Let us know what you like about December (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

12/21 M

(view spoiler)[1. Happy January Birthday!: Read a book published in January, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of January's birthstone, the Garnet

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Charles (Free Man), Archer (Bowman, One Who Excels at Archery), Lucy (Light), Emily (To Strive or Excel or Rival

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle: Read one book written by Jayne Ann Krentz (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists -https://www.goodreads.com/author/list... Jayne Ann Krentz, https://www.goodreads.com/author/list... Amanda Quick, https://www.goodreads.com/author/list... Jayne Castle

Fun Facts about Jayne Ann Krentz-
* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.

4. January 1- New Year's Day- Read a book that is first in a series or is a new-to-you author.

5. January 8 National Bubble Bath Day- Read a book that you think will relax you or read a book in a relaxing spot.

6. January 15- National Hat Day- Read a book with a hat or other head covering on the cover (i.e. helmet, scarf, crown) or a book set on a farm, ranch, construction site, or other place a hat/head covering would be worn.

7. January 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with an animal in the story or a book with a character that is nurturing.

8. January 24- Compliment Day- Read a book with a sweet sounding title or a book with a word in the title that attracts you to it. (i.e. Ice Cream Lover, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, Hot and Badgered)

9. Hot Tea Month- Read a book with a nosy character or a character in the food industry or a book with the letter 'Tt' in the title or author's name.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

Bachelor Challenge

E is for Eat - Read a book set in the food industry, i.e. restaurant, bakery or bistro.
E is for Even - Read a book initially published in an even month and an even year.
E is for Everlasting - Read a book featuring an established couple or fated mates.
E is for Exterior - Read a book with the exterior of a building on the cover.

L is for Laconic - Read a book with a one word title.
L is for Lately - Read a book published within the last 3 months.
L is for Limerick - Read a humorous book in a series with at least 5 books..
L is for Linguistic - Read a book released in two or more languages

O is for Obscure - Read a book by an author with 15 or fewer distinct works listed on GR.
O is for Odd - Read a book initially published in an odd month and an odd year.
O is for Ouch - Read a book featuring a character with an illness, injury or disability.
O is for Ovation - Read a book with an average rating of 4.2 or higher.

R is for Rah-Rah - Read a sports romance.
R is for Razor - Read a book with a clean-shaven model on the cover.
R is for Rift - Read a second chance romance.
R is for Rome - Read a book set in a European country.

[Fran, Moderator]

R is for Rah-Rah - Read a sports romance.
R is for Razor - Read a book with a clean-shaven model on the cover.
R is for Rift - Read a second chance romance.
R is for Rome - Read a book set in a European country.

[Fran, Moderator]

Spring Q
(view spoiler)[Couch Surfing Quarterly- How Couchsurfing Works
You have friends all over the world, you just haven't met them yet!

Couchsurfing is a service that connects members to a global community of travelers. Use Couchsurfing to find a place to stay or share your home and hometown with travelers.

For this challenge you will be imagining we are finally post-pandemic and can travel anywhere! Or have others visit you!

Below are some things to consider when creating the perfect space for your guests, or what you would look for if you are the one to do the couch surfing.

Level 1- Read 5 books- You are dreaming of taking a trip
Level 2- Read 10 books- You are considering hosting some couch surfers
Level 3- Read 15 books- You have contacted a couch surfing agency and started looking
Level 4- Read 20 books- You are on your way to a new city and to meet new people that will host you!
Level 50 Read 30 books- Your home is ready for guests and booked!

Tasks-
What kind of home do you live in or are looking for?
1. Apartment- Read a book with friends in the story or a book you would share with others.
2. House- Read a book with a wealthy character or a book that is a stand-alone.
3. Cabin- Read a book with a blue collar worker or a book
4. Boat- read a book with a character in the medical field (for when you get seasick) or a book that you hope rocks your world.
Where?
5. City- read a book set in a city or a book with grey or black on the cover
6. Country- read a book set in the country or small town or a book with brown on the cover
7. Farm or Ranch- read a western romance or a book with green on the cover
8. Mountains- read a road-trip romance or a book with white on the cover
9. Seashore- read a book set on or near the water or a book with blue on the cover
What will you offer to sleep on or have your guests sleep on?
10. Bed- read a book with a bed or pillow on the cover or a book that you want to read while in bed.
11. Couch- read a YA or New Adult book or a small book (your choice as to page count)
12. Air Mattress- Read a book with a character in the airline industry or a book with sky on the cover
13. Sleeping Bag- Read a book with a child in the story or a book with a colorful cover.
What kind of host are you? What kind are you looking for?
14. Early Riser- Read the first in a series or a book with a 1 in the page count.
15. Sleeps In- Read a book published at least 2 years ago or a book you might return late to the library if you weren't finished yet.
16. Cooks for everyone- read a book with a nurturing character or a book with food on the cover
17. Orders In/Take-Out- read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with a number in the title (written out or numerical).
Any Pets?
18. Dog- read a book with a dog in the story or on the cover or a book with
19. Cat- read a paranormal romance or a book with a stand-offish or loner character.
20. Farm Animals- read a book with at least 4 books in its series or a book with
21. Fish- read a book set in school or a book with kissing on the cover or in the story.
What is the style of your home? Or the style you want?
22. Classic- Read a historical or classic book or a book with an older character
23. Modern- Read a contemporary book or a book with
24. Shabby Chic- Read a book with a fashionable character or a book with flowers on the cover
What makes your home the most desirable?
25. Open Bar- read a book with a character in the food/drink industry or a book you can't wait to open.
26. Sweets/Chocolates- read a sweet romance or a book with a sweet looking cover or title.
27. Big Screen T.V.- read a book with a larger than life character or a large book (your choice as to page count)
28. Karaoke Machine- read a book with a character who performs or is fake or a book with a lyrical title (your interpretation).
29. Roaring Fireplace- read a book with a firefighter character or a book with a hot cover.
30. Great View- Read a book with scenery on cover (i.e. water, tree, mountain, cute person, building) (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

Summer Q
(view spoiler)[Build-A-Bear Quarterly- June 15- September 14, 2021

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is an American retailer headquartered in Overland, Missouri that sells teddy bears and other stuffed animals and characters. Customers go through an interactive process in which the stuffed animal of their choice is assembled and tailored to their own preferences during their visit to the store. These preferences include being able to choose from numerous different stuffed animals ( bears, bunnies ,cats and lots more!), along with varying scents, sounds, and outfits (my kids have sports clothes, cheer clothes, beach clothes for their build-a bears).
Build-A-Bear Workshop is the largest chain that operates in this style. The company's slogan was "Where Best Friends Are Made" from 1997–2013 when it was changed to "The Most Fun You'll Ever Make." I have years of memories of birthday parties and outings with my children to this fun and interactive store!

Let's have some fun with our own version of Build-A-Bear!
There are many different animals to create in the real store, not just bears! I am going use 'bears' for the levels, but you will have a choice of animal to create.

Level 1- Create 1 bear- Read 8 books
Level 2- Create 2 bears- Read 16 books
Level 3- Create 3 bears- Read 24 books
Level 4- Create 4 bears- Read 32 books
Bonus- Name Your New Friend! (can be added to any level)

Build-A-Bear Tasks
For each of the 8 categories, choose one task to create your new friend.
You may create up to 4 bears, using new tasks each time or repeating tasks. Have fun with it!

1. Choose Your Animal
bear- read a book set in the woods or a suspense story
bunny- read a book set during a holiday
dog- read a book with an ear on the cover or a book with a friendly character
cat- read a book with an independent character or a book with the number 9 in the page count or publishing date.

2. Decide How Much Stuffing To Add
a lot-read a big book (your interpretation of size)
a little- read a smaller book (your interpretation of size)
medium- read a book from the middle of your tbr or that was published mid-year of any year (May, June, July, August)
over-stuffed- read a book that is part of a large series

3. Add On An Insert/Extra
sound- read a book with a title that sounds appealing
heart- read a book with a heart on the cover or an 'insta-love' story
phrase- read a book with more than one word in the title
song clip- read a book with a talented character

4. Bathe or Brush Your Animal
bathe- read a book with water on the cover or a 'clean' romance book
brush- read a book with hair on the cover or a book with a character who is in danger or who is dangerous ('brush with danger')
both- read a book that has two of something on the cover (can be two of the same letter, two people, etc.)
neither- read a 'stranded' romance or a book with a 'messy' looking cover (maybe too much going on?)

5. Pick Out An Outfit For Your New Friend
superhero - read a paranormal or urban fantasy book or graphic novel
prince/princess- read a Historical book or a book with royalty in it
athlete- read a sports romance or a fit looking person on the cover
military- read a book with a character in the armed forces (or retired) or a book with green on the cover

6. Add An Accessory
jewelry- read a book with jewelry on the cover or a book with a high rating (3.7 or higher)
hat- read a book with a head covering on the cover or a western romance.
purse- read a book that you can fit in your purse (tablets count) or a book that cost you more than you usually spend
sunglasses- read a book with glasses on the cover (any kind!) or a book with a sunny or summer scene on the cover

7. Choose A Ribbon
yellow- read a book with yellow on the cover or a book with a scared character
pink- read a book with pink on the cover or a sweet romance
white- read a book with white on the cover or a book set in the winter/a cold month
blue- read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a sad character

8. How Will You Carry Your Build-A-Bear home?
in its house provided by the store- read a book with a building on the cover or a book with the letter 'H' anywhere in the title or author's name
in your hands- read a book with a character that works with their hands or a book with hand(s) on the cover
in your own bag/backpack- read a book with a character who is hiding something or a second-chance romance
on your shoulders- read a book with a character who has an illness or a medical romance

Build-A-Bear Example-
Bear #1- I named it Bugs!
1. bunny- A Match Made for Thanksgiving- holiday
2. medium stuffing- Whiskey Trick- pub June
3, sound- Love in the Afternoon- sounds good
4. brush its hair- Boss Man Bridegroom-hair on cover
5. athlete- Baseball Bride-sports
6. sunglasses-Einstein's Peep Show-wearing glasses
7. yellow-The Governess Affair- yellow on cover
8. carry it in my hands- Unlocked- hand on cover

Bonus Example-
I have named my new friend Oliver
O- Olivia Cunning- Backstage Pass
L- Love Lessons
I- Ice Cream Lover
V- Maintenance Night- Valley of Surrender series
E- Katy Evans- Real
R- Red, White & Royal Blue (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

7M
(view spoiler)[July Monthly Challenge
1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - : Read one book written by (or any of her pseudonyms) or any author with her first or last name. Links to backlists - Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle

Fun Facts about Jayne Ann Krentz-
* Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 consecutive New York Times bestsellers
* She writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle)
* Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian
* Ms. Krentz lives in Seattle, Washington

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, northern California, British Columbia, and Alaska) , or by an author who is from the Pacific Northwest. You can also read any book with 50 or more ratings, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense or a book by any author who has won an award.

4. July 2- World UFO Day- Read a sci-fi or paranormal book or a book with a sky on the cover

5. July 4- Independence Day in the USA- Read a stand-alone book or a book with red, white or blue on the cover.

6. July 6- International Kissing Day- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a kissing scene in the story.

7. July 10- Don't Step On a Bee Day- Read a book with a character who has a painful past, or has caused pain to someone else or a book with yellow or black on the cover.

8. July 29- National Chicken Wing Day- Read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.

9. National Ice Cream Month- Read a book that might make you scream with happiness that you have time to read it or a book set in a warm month or a warm climate.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

AP
(view spoiler)[Augus is Romance Awareness Month!
1. Contemporary Romance
Recommend a contemporary romance or a book with a cartoon/drawn looking cover (very in fashion right now)
2. Paranormal/UF Romance
Recommend a PNR or UF romance or a book with a weapon or animal on the cover
3. Erotic Romance
Recommend an erotic/spicy/sexy romance or a book with red on the cover
4. Historical Romance
Recommend a historical romance or a book that has a high number of reviews
5. Sci-Fi or Time Travel Romance
Recommend a sci-fi or time travel romance or a book with a number on the cover
6. Humorous Romance
Recommend a funny romance or a book with a cute sounding title
7. Romantic Suspense
Recommend a romantic suspense book or a book you have been wanting to recommend
8. Most Anticipated Romance
Recommend a new release- a romance published within the last 6 months or a new to them author (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

Y ideas

(view spoiler)[For Ones - Sixes - you need 3 of the same number to claim that task. It could be more, but at least 3

Ones - Read a book with a one word title OR the first book in a series
Twos- Read a book with a two word title OR the second book in a series
Threes- Read a book with a three word title OR the third book in a series
Fours- Read a book with a four word title OR the fourth book in a series
Fives- Read a book with a five word title OR the fifth book in a series
Sixes- Read a book with a six word title OR the sixth book in a series

3 of a kind-3 of the same number-Read a book with either red, or blue or yellow on the cover (the three primary colors)
4 of a kind-4 of the same number- Read a book with either earth, air, fire or water on the cover (the four elements)
Full House-2 of the same number and 3 of the same number-
Read a book with 2 or more people (or animals) on the cover.
Sm.Straight-4 numbers in a row (i.e. 2,3,4,5) -Read a book with a small number of pages (between 90- 123).
Lg.Straight-5 numbers in a row (1,2,3,4,5 or 2,3,4,5,6)- Read a book with a large number of pages (between 123-789).
YAHTZEE (5 of the same number)-Read any book of your choice
Chance (for when your roll doesn't fit anywhere else)- Read a book by a new-to-you author, take a chance ;)

thoughts-
Ones - Read a book with a one word title OR the first book in a series
- one word title, first in series, 'one' in title
ie- One Night with Her Bachelor
Two Hearts

Full House-2 of the same number and 3 of the same number-
Read a book with 2 or more people (or animals) on the cover.
-tagged 'family' or word in title or author name with double letters (has to be next to each other- ie Happily Letter After, Jill Shalvis

Sm.Straight-4 numbers in a row (i.e. 2,3,4,5) -Read a book with a small number of pages (between 90- 123).
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Lg.Straight-5 numbers in a row (1,2,3,4,5 or 2,3,4,5,6)- Read a book with a large number of pages (between 123-789).
- (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

Date Tasks: June 19th start date

At the beginning of each date, one of the tasks for that week's letter will be randomly selected. The letters will be used in order. You will need to read a book that meets the task requirements, as well as the other requirements listed above, to complete the task.

B is for Ball - Read a sports romance.
B is for Bear - Read a shifter romance.
B is for Both - Read a book written by duo authors, either under a pseudonym or using both of their names. Anthologies not allowed for this task.
B is for Buddy - Read a friends to lovers romance.

A is for Abacus - Read a book featuring a geek or nerd character or a MC who works in a STEM field.
A is for Amethyst - Read a book with a purple cover.
A is for Apostrophe - Read a book with a type of punctuation in the title.
A is for Army - Read a book with a military or former military character.

C is for Cap - Read a book with some type of headwear on the cover.
C is for Castle - Read a book featuring royalty or a book that is MPG Historical Romance.
C is for City - Read a book with an urban setting.
C is for Colorado - Read a book set in Colorado or written by a Colorado author.

H is for Haberdasher - Read a book with a fully clothed man on the cover.
H is for Habit - Read a book numbered 2 or higher in a series.
H is for Happy - Read a humorous book.
H is for Hydrant - Read a book featuring a firefighter character.

E is for Easel - Read a book with an artist MC, not performers.
E is for Eight - Read a book with an 8 in the initial publication date, do not convert the month to a number.
E is for Evergreen - Read a book with a tree on the cover.
E is for Explore - Read a book written by a new to you author.

L is for Lace - Read a book tagged as 'steamy' or a book with lace on the cover.
L is for Lack-luster - Read a book with fewer than 250 reviews.
L is for Lake - Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
L is for Long - Read a book in a series of at least 5 books long.

O is for the Occident - Read a book set in the west - Europe or America.
O is for Offspring - Read a book featuring a child/children or a pregnancy.
O is for Oodles - Read a book by an author with over 25 distinct works.
O is for Opulence - Read a book featuring a millionaire or billionaire.

R is for Rainbow - Read an LGBTQ+ book or a book with all the colors of the rainbow on the cover (ROYGB).
R is for Rat - Read a book with an antagonist or a bad guy.
R is for Rave - Read a book with an average GR rating over 4.25.
R is for Reality - Read an MPG Contemporary Romance book.

[Fran, Moderator]

Bachelor 6/2021

C is for Cap - Read a book with some type of headwear on the cover.
C is for Castle - Read a book featuring royalty or a book that is MPG Historical Romance.
C is for City - Read a book with an urban setting.
C is for Colorado - Read a book set in Colorado or written by a Colorado author.

H is for Haberdasher - Read a book with a fully clothed man on the cover.
H is for Habit - Read a book numbered 2 or higher in a series.
H is for Happy - Read a humorous book.
H is for Hydrant - Read a book featuring a firefighter character.

E is for Easel - Read a book with an artist MC, not performers.
E is for Eight - Read a book with an 8 in the initial publication date, do not convert the month to a number.
E is for Evergreen - Read a book with a tree on the cover.
E is for Explore - Read a book written by a new to you author.

L is for Lace - Read a book tagged as 'steamy' or a book with lace on the cover.
L is for Lack-luster - Read a book with fewer than 250 reviews.
L is for Lake - Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
L is for Long - Read a book in a series of at least 5 books long.

O is for the Occident - Read a book set in the west - Europe or America.
O is for Offspring - Read a book featuring a child/children or a pregnancy.
O is for Oodles - Read a book by an author with over 25 distinct works.
O is for Opulence - Read a book featuring a millionaire or billionaire.

R is for Rainbow - Read an LGBTQ+ book or a book with all the colors of the rainbow on the cover (ROYGB).
R is for Rat - Read a book with an antagonist or a bad guy.
R is for Rave - Read a book with an average GR rating over 4.25.
R is for Reality - Read an MPG Contemporary Romance book.

[Fran, Moderator]

(view spoiler)[2021 August PIFM Challenge - Pairings



bookishpursuit
Hinal
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎- Pick For Me Shelf
Mony-PIcking Shelf
Fran- PIFM Shelf
Carina- Bookshelved
KathyD- c m g 47
Adi Rocks Socks - Picked For Me
Carrie-current tbr
Darkness- 11
LaurLa- 04-pick me please
Sonja-pifm
romanticbookworm- Pick For Me
M- pick for me rrr
MountainKat- to read asap
Courtney
NancyH (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

12P
(view spoiler)[Dec. PIFM-
7 Continents, 7 Holidays
1. Europe- Joyeux Noël, France!
On Christmas Eve, children put their shoes out near the fireplace in the hopes that Père Noël (Santa Claus) will fill the shoes with gifts.
*Recommend a 'hot' book OR
*Recommend a book with orange or yellow on the cover or a light source on the cover (flame, candle, sun, etc.)

2. Asia- Shubh Deepavali, India!
Diwali is the triumph of good over evil, or light over darkness.
*Recommend a book with a 'good' or 'evil' character OR
*Recommend a book with a dark cover or a 'light' feel to the story (i.e. humorous, sweet)

3. North America- Happy Hanukkah, United States!
Reciting prayers, lighting a menorah with candlelight, and eating lots of traditional food stretch for eight nights during Hanukkah.
*Recommend a book with the number '8' in the page count, publishing date or series number OR
*Recommend a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover or in the story.

4. Africa- Nkwagaliza Sekukkulu, Uganda!
In Uganda, Christmas is referred to as Sekukkulu. Held over December 24 and 25, this holiday is about food and family.
*Recommend a book with family in the story or a book with two or more books in its series OR
*Recommend a book with red, yellow or black on the cover (the colors of the Ugandan flag)

5. South America- Feliz Navidad, Venezuela!
Christmas time in Venezuela lasts nearly a month!
*Recommend a longer book OR
*Recommend a book that has been sitting on their tbr for a long time

6. Australia- Merry Christmas, Australia!
Grab the sunscreen because it is actually summertime in Australia during the holidays!
*Recommend a book set during the summer or published in a warm month OR
*Recommend a shorter book (it feels like the summer goes too fast!)

7. Antarctica- Happy New Year, Antarctica!
To ring in each New Year, the scientists go out in the tundra and physically adjust the marker for the Geographic South Pole, to pinpoint the Earth’s axis of rotation.
*Recommend a book with a character who works with their hands (i.e. nurse, doctor, chef, welder, construction worker, artist, musician) OR
*Recommend a book with white or silver on the cover

8. Celebrate with family and friends wherever you are!
*Recommend a book that you loved or you think your pickee will love
*Recommend a Contemporary Romance or a Holiday story

Sorting Question-
Which answer most closely represents you in December?
1. I'm mostly an online shopper
2. I like to go to the stores but early, before it gets too crowded
3. I shop last minute and battle the crowds! (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

12P(view spoiler)[2021 December PIFM Challenge - Participants


LaurLa-04 pick me please
Billy
MountainKat- to read asap
NancyH
Maddielucy(Patti)- pofm
KathyD- pick shelf audio
Nidhi-pick it for me
Sonja- pifm
Romanticbookworm- pick for me
Sassafrass
Carina- bookshelved
Chris- want to read
Vanessa- pick it for me
Fran- PIFM Shelf
Sampada- pick it for me
Mary-Megan- pifm


(hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

1M
(view spoiler)[January Monthly Challenge
Jan 1- National Hangover Day- Read an emotional story or longer book
National Soup Month- Read a story with a character with an illness or medical issue of some kind or a comfort read
Jan 6- Cuddle Up Day- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story or book with friend(s) in it
Jan 13- Make Your Dreams Come True Day- Read a fairytale retelling or an insta-love story or a book with clouds or a moon on the cover
Jan 16- Appreciate A Dragon Day- Read a paranormal or fantasy story or a book with a 'fiery' character
Jan 20- Penguin Awareness Day- Read a book with black or white on the cover or a book with a setting in the Southern Hemisphere-(Australia, Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia (several islands off the continental mainland) (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

12-3Q
(view spoiler)[Happy New Year! Let's say goodbye to 2021 and hello to 2022 in style. How about we watch the ball drop somewhere? Let's plan an adventurous night out and see where it leads.....

Please choose one task from each of the categories to complete one level (one ball dropping event). There are enough tasks to complete 4 levels (4 events. If you are more adventurous, feel free to repeat tasks and create more adventures!

1. Where will you watch the ball (or other object) drop?

a. New York City, NY- Each year, millions of eyes from all over the world are focused on the sparkling Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year's Eve Ball- Read a book set in NY or a book with eye(s) on the cover
b. St. George’s, Bermuda- a giant papier-mâché Bermuda onion is dropped in front of town hall- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book set in the food industry or a book with something round on the cover
c. Honolulu, Hawaii- Hawaii takes a flavorful twist on the New Years Eve ball drop by raising a "Hala Kahiki", or Pineapple, up into the air- Read a book with a tropical setting or a book with the color yellow on the cover
d. Memphis, Tennessee- The Hard Rock Cafe on Beale Street rings in the New Year in Memphis with its annual guitar drop- Read a book with a musician or singer in the story or a book that you think will make your 'heart sing'

2. Who will be going with us?
a. I would like to go alone (maybe meet new people?)- Read a stand-alone story or a book with one person on the cover
b. I am going to take my significant other- Read a book with the number 2 in the publishing date, page count or series
c. I am thinking of asking someone I have had a crush on/I'm interested in to join me- Read a friends to lovers story or a book with a character you could have a crush on (book boyfriend)
d. I am taking my family with me- Read a book with a family in the story or a book in a longer series (more than 3 books published so far)

3. How will you get there?
a. I live far away so I will be taking an airplane- Read a book with travel in the story or a book with clouds or birds or a plane on the cover
b. Luckily I don't live too far away so a car or train works- Read a road trip story or a book set in a country you do not live or a book with wheels or a road on the cover.
c. I am so close I can walk!- Read a book set in the country you live or a book with feet or shoes on the cover
d. I'm having second thoughts about the crowds, I may watch it on t.v.!- Read a story with a character who works with electronics of any kind (ie. camera, microphone, tv, computer, electric guitar) or a book with no people on the cover

4. What will you wear?
a. warm weather clothes- Read a book set in a warm month or climate or a book with the colors red, yellow or orange on the cover
b. cold weather clothes- Read a book set in a cold month or climate or a book with the colors white, silver or gray on the cover
c. lots of layers- Read a story with a complex character or a longer book
d. definitely those funny year glasses and a top hat!- Read a humorous story or a book with a funny character or a book with clothes on the cover

5. Where (and what) would you like to eat before the festivities?
a. in a park or on the beach sounds nice- Read a story with a laid-back character or a book with the colors green or blue on the cover
b. definitely in a restaurant for me- Read a story you have been waiting to read (maybe it was on reserve) or a book with a busy looking cover
c. I will bring snacks in my bag and get to my destination early- Read a recently published book (within the last year) or an insta-love story
d. a food truck or stand so I can grab and go sounds good- Read a story with a character who is always on the go (ie. firefighter, police officer, parent, barista) or a book you borrow from the library (online or in person)

6. How will you watch the ball (or object) drop?
a. I'm bringing chairs!- Read a book where one of the words in the title or author's name begins with either of the following letters- C,H,A,I,R.
b. I hope to get a good spot to stand on the sidewalk- Read a book that is on any kind of best of/bestseller list or has won any award or a book with gold on the cover
c. I like to stand towards the back so I don't feel squished- Read a story that has been on your tbr for awhile or a book you own and don't have to give back
d. I just might watch from a rooftop nearby- Read a story that is at the top of your list of books to get to or a book with a daring or brave character

7. Are you going to celebrate somewhere afterwards?
a. Yes! I will ring in the new year at a nightclub or bar- Read a story with an exciting character or a book with jewelry on the cover
b. Yes! A small, quiet spot for a late dessert sounds nice- Read a shorter book or a sweet story
c. Yes! Maybe a midnight swim- Read a mystery or a book with a mysterious character or a book with water on the cover
d. No! I will be too tired, I will celebrate putting my head on my pillow- Read a story you would like to snuggle up with in bed or a book with a dark cover

8. Do you make resolutions for the new year?
a. Yes, I hope to be able to be more active- Read a sports romance or a book with a character who is active or fit
b. Yes, I hope to get more work done and be more productive - Read a book with a character who works in an office or a book you would listen to while cleaning
c. Yes, I hope to fix things around the house that need attention- Read a story with a blue collar worker or a book with a character who is good with their hands ;)
d. No, I am more spontaneous and I like to see what happens- Read a book that you randomly chose from your tbr or a list or a book that has a new to you author

Level 1- 8 books- I will probably watch the ball drop on tv
Level 2- 16 books- I may watch the festivities if they are nearby
Level 3- 24 books- I plan to travel to ring in the new year
Level 4- 32 books- I am travelling and bringing along an entourage!
Bonus- Please feel free to continue making New Year's Eve plans by repeating tasks and making new combinations- enjoy! (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

ISpy
(view spoiler)[2021
1. motion/movement-
2, meal-
3. color-
4. calendar-
5. nickname or term of endearment-
6. climate or temperature -
7. outdoor scenery-
8. indoor scenery-
9. animal -
10. transportation-
11. The 5 W's (who, what, where, when, why)-
12. clothing-
13. celebration-
14. communication-
15. location-
16. math-
17. sweet or savory-
18. time-
19. size-
20. social status-
21. sound-
22. direction-
23. texture-
24. feelings or emotions-
25. manners-
2022 Tweaks-
1. motion/movement-
2, meal-
3. color-
4. calendar-
5. name, nickname-
6. climate or temperature -
7. outdoor scenery-
8. indoor scenery-
9. animal -
10. transportation-
11. occupation-
12. clothing-
13. celebration-
14. communication-
15. location-
16. math-
17. sweet or savory-
18. time-
19. size-
20. social status-
21. sound-
22. direction-
23. term of endearment-
24. feelings or emotions-
25. manners- (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

3-6Q
(view spoiler)[The Taylor Swift Quarterly Challenge (RRRC's Version 😉)
March 15, 2022- June 14, 2022

Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actress, music video director, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Her discography spans multiple genres and her narrative songwriting, which is often inspired by her personal life, has received widespread media coverage and critical praise.

Having sold over 200 million records worldwide, Swift is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Her accolades include 11 Grammy Awards (including three Album of the Year wins), an Emmy Award, 12 Country Music Association Awards, 25 Billboard Music Awards (the most wins for a female artist), 32 American Music Awards (the most wins for an artist) and 49 Guinness World Records.



Levels
Level 1- Read 5 books- I've heard a Taylor Swift song on the radio
Level 2- Read 10 books- I have a Taylor album downloaded on my phone
Level 3- Read 20 books- I have seen Taylor in concert or plan to in the future!!
Level 4- Read 30 books- Taylor merch and vinyl albums are in my room (I might even have that new red scarf and cardigan)
Level 5- Read 40 books- I am a *Swiftie!!

Bonus- Using the word *SWIFTIE, read one book for each letter in the word. You may use the title, series name, author's first or last name or the setting of the story. The letter must be the first letter in any word in the title or series name, or the first letter of the author's first or last name. If using the setting, the letter needs to be the first letter of any word in the setting, i.e. F- San Francisco works.

For example-
S- A Stroke of Midnight
W- K. Webster, Notice
I- Ice Cream Lover
F- set in Florida- Collision Course
T- (Texas Firefighter series) Playing with Fire
I- Inez Kelley, Sweet as Sin
E- My Everything


*Swiftie- Taylor Swift's fans who are more than just fans. They obsess over Taylor Swift and know everything about her, her life and her music. A Swiftie's life goal is to meet Taylor Swift and tell her how much she has changed her life and what she means to said person.

Read one book for each task below.
There is no page minimum for this task.
Re-reads and audiobooks allowed.
Please update as you go along either in your one spot or you may repost. It would be great if you could repost when you are finished so everyone can see your accomplishment (and your book list) and I can acknowledge you much more easily.

Tasks for the Taylor Swift Quarterly Challenge-
Below are some of Taylor's most popular songs, and include my favorites as well.

1.Tim McGraw- Read a book with a cowboy or a book set on a ranch or farm
2. Teardrops on My Guitar- Read a book that you think could make you cry or a book with an instrument on the cover or in the story
3. Fifteen- Read a YA story or a book with teens in the story or a book with a lot of angst
4. Love Story- Read any romance - guaranteed HEA!
5. White Horse- Read a story with a character who saves another or a book with white on the cover
6. You Belong with Me- Read a fated mates story or a book with a character who knows what they want
7. Mine- Read a book you own or a book that you really don't want to give back if you've borrowed it (hopefully you love it that much!)
8. Back to December- Read a book published in December of any year (any edition) or a Historical book
9. Dear John- Read a book that includes a text, letter or email or a book with a break-up in it.
10. Mean- Read a story with a mean character or a book with green on the cover (maybe they are jealous?)
11. The Story of Us- Read a book that is part of a series or a book with more than one person on the cover
12. I Knew You Were Trouble- Read a book with a bad-boy character or with someone who does a bad thing
13. All Too Well- Read a story with a fit character or an athlete or a book with a character who helps themselves in some way
14. 22- Read a New Adult book or a book with two of the same number together in the page count or publishing date (i.e. 133 or 441 pages, pub. 2022, 2011)
15. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together- Read a second-chances romance or a book featuring a self-confident character
16. Everything Has Changed (featuring Ed Sheeran)- Read a friends to lovers story or a book featuring magic or spells
17. Welcome to New York- Read a book set in NY or a story featuring a friendly character
18. Blank Space- Read a book with a character who works in the sciences (i.e. astronaut, chemist, doctor) or a character who uses a gun (hopefully shooting blanks)
19. Out of the Woods- Read a book with a character with a medical condition or a book set in an urban city
20. Shake It Off- Read a book with a character who likes the arts (i.e. dancer, singer, painter) or a story with a character you want to shake some sense into
21. Bad Blood- Read an enemies to lovers story or a book with red on the cover
22. Wildest Dreams- Read a book outside your normal romance sub-genre or a book with a wild cover (your interpretation)
23. Look What You Made Me Do- Read a suspense story or a book with eye(s) on the cover
24. Getaway Car- Read a road trip romance or a book with a vehicle on the cover or in the story
25. Lover- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or in the story
26. Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince- Read a book set in the U.S. or a book with a ‘heartbreaker’ in the story
27. Cornelia Street- Read a story with a road or building on the cover or a small-town romance
28. Death By A Thousand Cuts- Read a story with a motorcycle club character or a book with over 1000 ratings
29. You Need to Calm Down- Read a story with a lawyer or a book with the color blue on the cover
30. ME! Ft. Brendon Urie- Read a story with a one word title or a book written by a duo/writing team
31. Cardigan- Read a book with clothes on the cover or a story you want to read while getting cozy by the fire
32.The Last Great American Dynasty- Read a book with royalty in the story or a wealthy character
33. August- Read a 'hot' story or a book with a character you would like to spend some hot times with
34. Betty- Read a book with a character who has an interesting name or a medieval story (Betty Rubble comes to mind)
35. Willow- Read a book with tree(s) on the cover or a book with a witch or witchy character in it (homage to Willow from Buffy)
36. champagne problems- Read a book with a bar, bartender, server or alcohol in the story or a book that makes you feel hung over when you finish it
37. ‘tis the damn season- Read a holiday romance or a book with a scroogey character in it
38. no body, no crime feat. HAIM- Read a mystery or a book without a person on the cover
39. happiness- Read a story that you think will make you happy or a book that finally came in for you at the library (online or in the building)
​40. ivy- Read a book with a college setting or with a college student in the story or a book with green on the cover (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

4P
(view spoiler)[ Recent Song Chart Toppers
1.Heat Waves by Glass Animals
Recommend a Holiday or Tropical romance or a book with blue on the cover

2. We Don't Talk About Bruno from Encanto
Recommend a book with family or secrets in it or a book with black on the cover (often represents secrecy)

3. Fancy Like by Walker Hayes
Recommend a book with royalty or a wealthy character or a book with the color gold or fancy clothes on the cover

4. Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran
Recommend a Humorous title (hopefully we can find the humor in others bad habits!) or a book with a bad title (your interpretation- maybe it's too cheesy?)

5. Butter by BTS
Recommend a book with a character in the food or drink industry or who enjoys eating or a book with yellow on the cover

6. Drivers License by Olivia Rodrigo
Recommend a Contemporary romance or a book with white on the cover (the most popular car color)

7. Save Your Tears by Weeknd
Recommend a suspense or mystery story or a book with red on the cover (represents courage and strength)

8. Kiss Me More by Doja Cat ft. SZA
Recommend a Paranormal or sci-fi romance or a book with gray or orange on the cover (the colors of some cats)

Bonus- In honor of Taylor Swift, the subject of the Quarterly Challenge -
Recommend a Fairytale Retelling or a romance you read and thought was ultra romantic in honor of her song, 'Today Was A Fairytale' (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

4P
(view spoiler)[pairings

Stacie- want to read
Fran- PIFM Shelf
Chris
Carina- pifm-3
KathyD- tbr-audios
♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎- meet & greet
NancyH
Sonja- Sonja's PIFM Shelf
Bobbi- pofm
LaurLa- 01 pick me please
Sassafrass- 2022-pifm
Mary-Megan- pick me
MountainKat- to-read-asap
PrinzessBookDragon- urban-fiction-poc-authors‎
Darkness-11 (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

6-9Q

(view spoiler)[Harry Edward Styles (born 1 February 1994) is an English singer, songwriter and actor. His musical career began in 2010 as a solo contestant on the British music competition series The X Factor. Following his elimination, he was brought back to join the boy band One Direction, which went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands of all time before going on an indefinite hiatus in 2016.

Styles released his self-titled debut solo album through Columbia Records in 2017. It debuted at number one in the UK and the US and was one of the world's top-ten best-selling albums of the year, while its lead single, "Sign of the Times", topped the UK Singles Chart. Styles' second album, Fine Line (2019), debuted atop the US Billboard 200 with the biggest ever first-week sales by an English male artist, and was the most recent album to be included in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" in 2020. Its fourth single, "Watermelon Sugar", topped the US Billboard Hot 100. Styles will follow it with his third album, Harry's House (2022), which spawned the chart-topping single "As It Was".
Harry Styles Fun Facts-

His full name is Harry Edward Styles. His Twitter is @Harry_Styles.
- Read a book with an author with three names or a book with an author with an H or E or S in their name.
Before One Direction, Harry used to be in a band called ‘White Eskimo’.
- Read a book with white on the cover or a book set during a cold season
Harry has a sister named Gemma.
- Read a book with a sibling in the story or a book
‘White Eskimo’ performed at a wedding in June 2010.
- Read a book with a celebration in the story or a book published in 2010 or any year ending in a 0.
Harry is the youngest member of One Direction.
Harry Styles is 28 years old. He was born on February 1, 1994.
Harry was the one who came up with the band’s name One Direction.
- Read a book with a creative character or a character who solves a problem
Harry can speak French
- Read a book set in France or a book with a character from France or a book with a mouth on the cover
He can play the kazoo.
- Read a book with a character who is musical or a book with a cover that makes you sing with happiness or anticipation
His X Factor audition song was ‘Isn’t She Lovely’ By Stevie Wonder.
- Read a book with the letter 'x' in the title, series name, author's name or a book that you think will be a perfect '10'
Juggling is one of Harry’s hidden talents.
Harry’s favorite film genre is action/adventure.
- Read an action or adventure or exciting story or a book that was or will be made into a movie.
Harry’s star sign is Aquarius.
He likes to take long showers.
Harry had his first kiss when he was 11.
When Harry was younger his hair used to be straight.
17. He once applied for a job as a lifeguard.
- Read a book with water or sand in the story or on the cover
Harry does not like mayonnaise.
According to Harry’s mother, he is very romantic.
- Read a romance story or a book with a romantic element in it
Harry said he would date a fan.
Harry likes to take the food off other people’s plates!
- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a character who is greedy or has no boundaries
The boys say Harry is the smartest in the group.
- Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/science-y character or a book with a number on the cover or in the title
Harry is the biggest game-cheater out of everyone in One Direction.
- Read a book with a dishonest character or a book with the color yellow on the cover (the color of betrayal)
Louis and Harry first met in the toilets at X-Factor.
Harry once ran through a train station with only his boxers on!
- Read a book with a scantily clad person on the cover or a book with a character who boxes or fights.
He loves Zayn’s cheekbones!
His mother is called Anne.
Harry signs his name with one ‘r’.
He has ophidiophobia, which is the fear of snakes.
- Read a book with a character who is scary or is scared of something or a book with the color green on the cover
Harry’s star tattoo on the side of his arms has 5 points for all the members in One Direction.
- Read a book with a night scene on the cover or a book you hope will be a 5* read
He says he doesn’t understand why girls are attracted to him.
When he was ten, he was attacked by a goat!
- Read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with
Harry said he would pose naked at some point to OK! Magazine.
- Read a book with a mostly or fully naked (can be partially under covers, only torso shown, etc) on the cover or a book you would be ok re-reading or putting on your 'keeper' shelf
34. Harry has soft hands!
Love Actually is one of Harry’s favorite films.
Harry likes Milky Way Crispy Rolls!
He dislikes beetroot.
Harry’s shoe size is ten and a half.
- Read a book with shoe(s) on the cover or a book with a character who has a large......ego ;)
He kisses on the first date.
- Read a book with an embrace on the cover or a book that is the first in a series
He wouldn’t date a girl who smokes or swears a lot.
- Read a fairy-tale retelling or a book with no people on the cover
Harry once paid Niall £20 to make him a sandwich. Niall took the money, made the sandwich, then ate it himself!
He prefers tea over coffee.
- Read a book with the letter 't' in the title, author's name or series name
He is very ticklish.
- Read a humorous book or a book with a cute or funny looking cover
Harry has passed his driving test.
- Read a book with a vehicle on the cover or in the story or a book with a character that drives you crazy
Harry ate his first ever Twinkie on January 28, 2012!
He shaved an ‘H’ into Zayn’s leg hair when he was asleep.
Harry knows how to knit.
He talks in his sleep.
He doesn’t like reading.
- Read an opposites-attract romance or a short story
50. He suffers from hay fever.
- Read a book with a character in the medical field or a book with a trip to the doctor or hospital or a book with blue on the cover
51. Harry styles has Ophidiophobia – abnormal fear of Snakes.
52. When he was 10 years old, he was attacked by a goat that tried to eat his fingers.
53. Harry autographs with one ‘r’ (Hary Styles)
54. The first music he ever heard was Elvis Presley.
55. When he was little, his grandparents bought him a Karaoke machine and he sang Elvis.
- Read a story with family in it or a book with black on the cover (like Elvis' hair)
He once had a Hamster and named it Hamster.
- Read a book with a character's name you like or a book with a one word title
Fans have made fan fiction and fan art about Harry and Louis.
- Read a lgbt story or a book that's considered 'fan fiction
or a book with two or more colors of the rainbow on the cover (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

B(view spoiler)[You may do either Bonus #1 or Bonus #2 or both of them. Bonuses can be added after any level.
Bonus #1-
Tell us your favorite Harry Styles or One Direction songs and then spell out one or more words of the song title. Use each letter in that word to read a book whose title or author's first or last name or series title corresponds to that letter.
For Example- One of my favorite 1D songs is 'One Thing'. I will use both words in the title.
O- One Night with Her Bachelor
N- Nalini Singh- Angels' Blood
E- Lucy Eden- Gingerbread Kisses

T- The Spectral Files series- P.S. I Spook You
H- Heart Signs
I- Ice Planet Barbarians series- Barbarian Lover
N- Never a Hero
G- Whitney G.- Two Weeks Notice

Bonus #2-
Tell us one of your favorite Harry Styles or One Direction songs and read a book with one of those words in the title (you may use a variation of the word). Major bonus points if you read more than one book with that same word in the title.
For example- One of my favorite Harry Styles songs is 'Sign of the Times'
I will use the word 'sign' and read-
Hook, Line, & Vital Signs
Signs of Attraction
Signed To The Billionaire (The Billionaire's Offer, Book 1) (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

S9P(view spoiler)[Sept PIFM-
8 Fun Facts About Back-to- School Around the World
1. France has the shortest school year from August to June and also the longest school day.
Recommend a short book or
Recommend a book set in Europe
2. One of the subjects taught in Icelandic schools is knitting.
Recommend a longer title (knitting can take awhile!) or
Recommend a book with blue or green or purple on the cover (the cold colors)
3. In Armenia, all children aged 6 and up are taught chess at school
Recommend a book with a nerdy/brainy/geeky character or
Recommend a book with a 6 in the page count or date published
4. The Shishi High School located in Chengdu, China is the world's oldest school.
Recommend a book set in Asia or
Recommend a Historical romance
5. A school in Germany has been built to look like a giant white cat.
Recommend a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or
Recommend a Paranormal or humorous book
6. A school in the Philippines is made completely of recycled Pepsi bottles
Recommend a book set in the food or drink industry or
Recommend a book you loved (recycle the title)
7. The kids in Holland begins school on their 4th birthday so there is always someone new in class
Recommend a new release (in 2022) or
Recommend an author your pickee has never read
8. In the U.S., school buses have been around since 1915 (as long as the automobile), but the official color of bright yellow wasn’t adopted until 1939.
Recommend a book set in the U.S.A. or
Recommend a book with a scary cover or with a character who is scared of something (maybe commitment?) (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

9P(view spoiler)[ Which one is your favorite September happening from this list-

A. Back to School and B. Pumpkin Spice Lattes
Maddie
Iraida
Priyanka Books
Se 202209PIFM
Vanessa 1 pick it
Phi
SunnyCaGirl
Emily
Alyhs
Carina summer

C. Leaves begin to change colors
Romanticbookworm read asap
Catherine
Fran PIFM Shelf
LillianaPassions My pick list here
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ meet greet picks
Daja
Kritiks
KathyD tbr audios
Jessica
LaurLa 01 pick me please
Sonja PIFM
Chris
MountainKat to read asap (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

9-12-22Q

(view spoiler)[Sept 15- Dec 14, 2022 Quarterly-

Taking inspiration from Jane(PS) and her Black and White Pass the Parcel Challenge, let's have fun with both black, white and many more colors for this Quarterly Challenge!

Here's are 30 popular color names....please complete the following tasks below corresponding to each color- have fun!
I've started with the colors of the rainbow and then added a bunch more....which one is your favorite?

1 Red- Read a book with red on the cover or a book with a passionate or intense character
2 Yellow- Read a book with yellow on the cover or a book with a 'sunny' or happy character
3 Orange- Read a book with orange on the cover or a book with a character who plays or watches a sport
4 Green- Read a book with green on the cover or a book with a jealous or outdoorsy character
5 Blue- Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character who works in the medical or mental health field or a character dealing with a physical or mental health issue
6 Indigo- (third eye chakra)- Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/brainy character or a spiritual romance book
7 Violet- (chakra connected to enlightenment)- Read a book with a new-to-you author or a book with an interesting cover
8 Black- Read a book with black on the cover or a book with a mystery in the story
9 White- Read a book with white on the cover or a book with an innocent or virginal character
10 Gray- Read a book with gray on the cover or a book with an older character
11 Silver- Read a book with silver on the cover or a road trip romance or story with travel (maybe they are driving a car with silver rims?)
12 Gold- Read a book with gold on the cover or a book with a wealthy character or a character who wants to become wealthy
13 Beige- (calm and simplicity)-Read a shorter title or a book you would want to read while curled up in bed or by the fire
14 Purple- Read a book with purple on the cover or a book with a character who is royalty or nobility or deals with someone royal or noble
15 Lavender- (floral symbol of love at first sight)- Read an insta-love story or a book you immediately wanted to read from either the cover, title or description
16 Pink- Read a book with pink on the cover or a book with a romantic or loving character
17 Brown- Read a book with brown on the cover or a shifter story (maybe a bear shifter?)
18 Turquoise- Read a book set on an island or a book with water on the cover
19 Mauve- Read a book with clothing on the cover or a book with a fashionable character
20 Tan- Read a book set in a rural area or set on a farm or ranch or a book with a character who goes on vacation
21 Navy Blue- Read a book with a character in the military or a veteran or a book with a boat on the cover
22 Royal Blue- Read a book set in Europe or a book with a character who is a 'royal pain' (annoying)
23 Coral- (named after the coral at the bottom of the sea)- Read a book that has been lingering at the bottom of your tbr pile or a book with a genre you don't read often
24 Sky Blue- Read a book with a sky on the cover or a book with a pilot or airport in the story
25 Maroon- Read a book with a character who is stranded somewhere or a book that is a stand-alone read.
26 Peach- Read a book set in the South (in the U.S.) or a book with a sweet character
27 Teal- (name comes from a bird)- Read a book with an an animal on the cover or in the story
28 Olive- (The color of combat and camouflage)- Read a book with a deceptive or sneaky character or a book you want to read on your e-reader to hide the cover
29 Bronze- Read a historical book or a book that has won an award
30 Mint Green- Read a book with lips or a mouth on the cover or a book that you find refreshing
**any amount of color for the covers is fine


Bonus-
Read a book that contains the name of a color you like either in the title or author's name-
Feel free to read as many titles as you would like...how many can you find that contains a favorite color?
(i.e. Red, White & Royal Blue, Blue Bloods, The Secret History of the Pink Carnation, The Destiny of Violet & Luke, Violet Blaze,Holly Black,John Green) (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

1122P
(view spoiler)[November PIFM-
Donuts from around the world
1. USA- Boston Cream
set in the USA or a sports romance (you will need to run the Boston Marathon after eating Boston cream donuts)
2. Brazil- Sonhos (dream in Portuguese)
fantasy or fairy-tale retelling or book with a 'dreamy' character
3.France- Beignet- square pastry, means 'to raise'
story with a child/children in it or a book that is part of a series
4. Ukraine- Pampushky - sweet or savory
mystery or mistaken identity story or a book with several colors on the cover
5. Taiwan- shuangboatai- 'horse hooves' - twisted
animal on cover or in story or a book set on a ranch or farm
6. Israel- sufganiyot- jelly filled- holiday- Chanukah
holiday romance or a book with a cheery cover
7. S. Africa- Vetkoek- 'fat cake'
longer book or a book with a large number of ratings
8. Australia- hot jam doughnuts- always eaten hot
'hot' cover or story or set in a hot month or climate (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

Nov22 P

(view spoiler)[2022 November PIFM Challenge - Participants

KathyD- tbr audios











(hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

2022 I Spy....Challenge
Jan. 1, 2022- Dec. 31. 2022


1. motion/movement-
2. meal-
3. color/lightness/brightness-
4. calendar-
5. name, nickname or title-
6. climate or temperature -
7. outdoor scenery-
8. indoor scenery-
9. animal -
10. transportation-
11. occupation-
12. clothing-
13. celebration-
14. communication-
15. location-
16. math-
17. sweet or savory-
18. time-
19. size-
20. social status-
21. sound-
22. direction-
23. term of endearment-
24. feelings or emotions-
25. manners-

(view spoiler)[Ideas for 2023- body part, meal/food/drink, place-
Barefoot, The Heart Principle, Blame It on the Tequila, Cupcakes & Crumbs. Schoolhouse Brides: Teachers of Yesteryear Fulfill Dreams of Love in Four Novellas, Backstage Deal: Driven Dance Theater Romance Series Book 4, Island Dreams (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

12-3Q

(view spoiler)[The 10 Best Starbucks Drinks for Coffee Drinkers:
Based on the opinions in the article by Coffee Affection-
1. Nitro Cold Brew with Sweet Cream- enemies to lovers story or a book with more than one edition
2. Pumpkin Spice Latte- spicy story or cover or title or a book written by a favorite author
3. Caffé Mocha- Mocha is derived from Mocha, Yemen- a book set in an Arabic country or a book written by a duo (can be listed as two separate authors or two authors that use one pen name)
4.Caramel Brulée Latte- Brulée is french for 'burnt cream'- France setting or a book set in the summer or hot climate
5.Caffé Americano- Italian for 'American Coffee'- set in Italy or food or chef or baker in story
6. Pike's Place roast coffee- set in the U.S. or a book with alliteration in the title or series name ( Pure Pleasures, Little Girl Lost)
7. Nitro Cold Brew- a book with three words in the title or published in March (the third month) of any year
8. Dark Roast Coffee- 'dark' story or a dark cover
9. Caramel Macchiato- Starbucks introduced it for their 25th Anniversary- established couple in the story, or a book with a 2 or 5 in the page count
10. Blonde Roast- light roast- shorter book (under 200 pages) or person on cover with light colored hair

The 10 Best Starbucks Drinks for Non-Coffee Drinkers:
11. Matcha Green Tea Latte- set in Asian country or a book with an Asian character or author or a book with a title that has a word that starts with M or G or T or L
12. Chai Latte- set in India or Historical romance (Chai is over 5,000 years old)
13.Hot Chocolate- set in winter or cold month or climate or a book you want to cozy up with
14 .Honey Citrus Mint Tea- read a book with friends in the story or a book with 3 or more colors on the cover
15. Kiwi Starfruit Refresher- kiwi was brought from China to New Zealand- travel or road-trip story or star(s) on the cover
16. Mango Dragonfruit Refresher- dragonfruit is actually a cactus- a story with mistaken identity, someone who is hiding who they really are or is secretive in some way or a book with a 'thorny' character (uptight or abrasive)
17. Royal English Breakfast Tea- royalty in story or a book you would wake up early to read
18. Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino- read a book with two letters next to each other in one word of the title (i.e. Playing for Keeps) or a book that is part of a duology
19. Pink Drink- pink on the cover or a book with an HEA
20. Dragon Drink- fairy-tale retelling or a fiery character

Here are some of Delish magazine's all-time favorite Starbucks drinks-

21. Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew- a book with orange on the cover or a suspenseful or spooky story
22. Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso- a book that is part of a large series or a story that you think will leave you shaken up
23. Strawberry Açai Refresher- a book with a student or teacher or school in the story or a book with food on the cover
24. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew- a book with an innocent or naïve character or a book with a plain looking cover
25. S'mores Frappuccino- a larger book (over 200 pages) or a story with a firefighter
26. Iced Dirty Chai Latte- set on a farm or ranch or a story with a cold or icy character
27. Peppermint Mocha- holiday romance or stand-alone book
28. Iced Green Lemonade- a story with a doctor, nurse or other medical professional or a book with green on the cover
29. London Fog- set in the U.K. or clouds on cover
30. Coconut Milk Latte- set on an island or white on the cover

Bonus- Read as many books as you would like with a word in the title or series name that has something to do with drinking (i.e. Just One Sip, Drink Deep, Blue Jeans and Coffee Beans, Blame It on the Tequila, Cocky Client - (steamy coffee collection #3) (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

2/23/P
(view spoiler)[ National Professional Pet Sitters Week- 1st week of March
Owning pets can be some of the most rewarding experiences and can be life-changing. You love your pets, you care for them, but on days when you have to take a work-related trip or are going on a vacation, you need someone to be able to care for your pets while you’re gone. Pet sitters are people who can do that for you and National Professional Pet Sitters Week is a holiday all about learning what pet sitters do for your pets.
The most popular pets around the world-

1. Cats- Canada
Recommend a book set in Canada or a stand-alone book
2. Rabbits- UK
Recommend a book set in Europe or a book that is part of a series
3. Horses- Mexico
Recommend a book set on a farm or ranch or with a farmer or rancher character or a book with a hand on the cover (horses are measured in hands)
4. Fish- France and Turkey
Recommend a book set on or near water or with water on the cover or a book with a nerdy or geeky character (fish are actually smart!)
5. Dogs- USA
Recommend a book set in the US or a book with friends in the story
6. Birds- Australia and Brazil
Recommend a book set in Australia or South America or a book that you think should ‘fly off the shelves’ (a book you love)
7. Alpaca- Peru
Recommend a Historical romance (alpacas date back 6000 years!) or a book with clothing on the cover
8. Guinea Pigs- India
Recommend a book set in Asia or a shorter book (under 200 pages)
Crickets- China
Reptiles- Italy (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

3-6-23Q
(view spoiler)[Pretty Pretty Princess Quarterly
March 15- June 14, 2023
Did you ever play Pretty Pretty Princess when you were younger? Or maybe you have a child that loves it or has played it? Let's have some fun with this dress-up game!

This is a cover challenge!! (with a few other tasks thrown in)

Levels-
1. Read 5 books- I like board games
2. Read 10 books- I play board games often
3. Read 15-20 books- I am spending quite a bit of time playing games!
4. Read 21-30 books- There are a lot of people in my life asking to play games with me!
Bonus- can be added at any level

Quarterly Tasks-

Below are the colors that can be found on the game board and the cover of Pretty Pretty Princess-

1. red- read a book with red on the cover or the word 'red' in the title or series name
2. yellow-read a book with yellow on the cover or the word 'yellow' in the title or series name
3. blue-read a book with blue on the cover or the word 'blue' in the title or series name
4. green-read a book with green on the cover or the word 'green' in the title or series name
5. purple-read a book with purple on the cover or the word 'purple' in the title or series name
6. black-read a book with black on the cover or the word 'black' in the title or series name
7. brown-read a book with brown on the cover or the word 'brown' in the title or series name
8. white-read a book with white on the cover or the word 'white' in the title or series name

Below are the jewelry items found in the game for each participant to collect and wear-

9. necklace- Read a book with a necklace or neck on the cover
10. bracelet- Read a book with a bracelet or wrist or arm on the cover
11. earring- Read a book with an earring or ear on the cover
12. ring- Read a book with a ring or finger on the cover
13. crown- Read a book with a crown or head on the cover
14. cursed ring- Read a book with a gloomy or doomed or mysterious looking cover

Here are some of the pictures found on the covers of the Pretty Pretty Princess boxes. There are several different boxes!

15. princess- Read a book with royalty on the cover or in the story
16. girl- Read a book with a young person on the cover or in the story
17. hair- Read a book with hair on the cover or a book with a character who gets into a 'hairy' situation (complex or worrisome)
18. castle- Read a book with a building on the cover or a historical book
19. sky- Read a book with a sky on the cover or a book with a character who is sad (blue)
20. grass- Read a book with grass on the cover or a friends to lovers or enemies to lovers book (the grass is always greener on the other side!)

There are actually several different versions of Pretty Pretty Princess!

21. vintage 90s- Read a book with a number on the cover or a book set in or published in the 1990s
22. modern/current- Read a book with a modern looking cover or a contemporary romance
23. unicorn- Read a book with an animal on the cover or a paranormal or urban fantasy book
24. Disney princess- Read a book with a cartoonish cover or a fairy-tale retelling book
25. Cinderella- Read a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book with a wealthy or poor character

Other items associated with the game-

26. jewelry box- Read a book with a box of some kind on the cover or a book with a theatrical or flashy or artistic character
27. mirror- Read a book with a mirror or something shiny on the cover or a book with a vain or insecure character
28. instructions- Read a book with more than one word on the cover or a book that is part of a series
29. game pieces- Read a book with a toy or something you can play with on the cover or a suspense or mystery book
30. smiles!- Read a book with a mouth on the cover or a book or cover that makes you smile

Bonus-
Name your favorite game when you were a child and spell it out.
Read one book for each letter of the game's name, using the title, author's name or series name-

For example-
C- Chasing Fire
L- Lori Foster- When You Dare
U- Under the Whispering Door
E- The Edens series- [book:Indigo Ridge|55926057 (hide spoiler)]

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3/23P
(view spoiler)[2023 March PIFM Challenge - Participants
Pairs

1. Dog
Carina- merry new year
Sonja- PIFM
Romanticbookworm- read asap
Vi
Fran- PIFM Shelf
LizzieG- MF TBR
KathyD- tbr audios
LaurLa- 01 pick me please

2. Cat
MountainKat- to read asap
Chris
Viv
Nancy H
Courtney



3. Horse

4. Rabbit
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6-9-23(view spoiler)[Quarterly- Summer Musical Tours
Beyoncé - Renaissance World Tour 2023
Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour- Read a book by an author you are obsessed with or a book you would pre-order, you are that excited to read it
BLACKPINK - Born Pink Tour- Read a book with black or pink on the cover or a book that is dark or romantic
Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) - Australia Tour 2023- Read a book with a steamy story line or character or a book set in Australia
Janet Jackson - Together Again- Read a second-chance romance or a book written by an author with the repeating initials next to each other (i.e. Annabeth Albert, Lora Leigh, G.G. Andrew)
Lizzo - The Special Tour- Read a book with a one word title or a book with a character who plays a musical instrument
Arctic Monkeys - World Tour 2023- Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a book set in a cold climate or month
Elton John - Elton Farewell Tour- Read a book with a flamboyant or colorful character or a book with a colorful cover
Harry Styles - Love on Tour- Read a book with a character or setting in the movie business or a book with the word 'watermelon' or 'sugar' or 'high' in the title
Metallica - M72 World Tour- Read a book with the letter 'M' somewhere in the title or author's name or a book with silver or gold on the cover
Journey: Freedom Tour- Read a road-trip romance or a book with a character who gains a freedom of some kind (divorce or break-ups count!)
Madonna: The Celebration Tour- Read a holiday romance or a book with a celebration in the story
Bruce Springsteen: 2023 Tour- Read a book set in the USA or a book with a character or author who was born in the USA
Diana Ross: The Musical Legacy Tour 2023- Read an insta-love story (in honor of Endless Love) or a book you hope never ends
The All-American Rejects: Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour- Read a book set in a warm climate or month or a book with water on the cover or in the story
Zac Brown Band: From the Fire Tour- Read a book with a light source on the cover or a book with a rating over 4.0 (on fire)
Alicia Keys: Keys to the Summer Tour- Read a book with a building on the cover or a book by an author that has the key to your heart
The Chicks: The Chicks World Tour 2023- Read a book set on a farm or ranch or a book with a character that makes you feel warm and fuzzy
Pink: Summer Carnival 2023 Tour- Read a book with food or drink on the cover (bonus for cotton candy or popcorn) or a book with a character with an unusual profession
Smashing Pumpkins: The World Is a Vampire Tour- Read a Paranormal story or a book with a destructive character
Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire: Sing a Song All Night Long Tour- Read a book with a sky on the cover or a book you want to stay up all night and read
Guns N' Roses: 2023 World Tour- Read a book with a character who is or has been in the military or a book with a weapon on the cover
Peter Gabriel: i/o - The Tour- Read a book with a character who has a blue collar job (in honor of 'Sledgehammer') or a book with the color blue on the cover
Maroon 5: 2023 Tour- Read a book with a character who is stranded or marooned somewhere or a book with the number 5 in the page count or publishing date
Depeche Mode: MEMENTO MORI WORLD TOUR- Read a book with dance in the story or a book that has won an award (in honor of their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction in 2020)
Def Leppard & Mötley Crüe: The World Tour 2023- Read a book by a writing duo or a book that is part of a duology or read a book that is the second in a series
Hans Zimmer Live – Europe Tour 2023- Read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or a book you think would make a great movie
The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Tour- Read a book with a color of the sunrise on the cover (yellow or orange or red) or a book you can read in one weekend
Sting: My Songs Tour- Read a suspense or mystery book or a book with a character you wouldn't want to stand too close to
Muse: Will Of The People Tour 2023- Read a book with more than one person on the cover or a book that is part of a longer series (at least 5 books)
André Rieu: World Tour- Read a book set in Western Europe or a Historical romance (in honor of his home, a castle built in 1492)
Imagine Dragons: World Tour- Read a Shapeshifter or Fantasy or Apocalyptical book or a book with a character who is toxic ( in honor of 'Radioactive')
Blink -182: Edging World Tour- Read a book with eyes on the cover (open or closed) or a story you think will be so good it will go by 'in the blink of an eye'
Charlie Puth: The "Charlie" Live Experience- Read a time-travel or a second-chances story (in honor of 'See You Again') or a book with glasses or a mirror on the cover
Jonas Brothers- Read a book with siblings or family in the story or a book that is part of a trilogy (hide spoiler)]

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7/23/WH
(view spoiler)[July Word Hunt
show
ten
space
like
eye
no
bell
make
blink
need

body
pair
maybe
smooth
waist

coffee (hide spoiler)]

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Selfish lists

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8P
(view spoiler)[August PIFM

August is National Crayon Collection Month!
Preparing for the return to school, National Crayon Collection Month in August, sponsored by the non-profit Crayon Collection, helps to ensure that every child has this essential school supply. This program wants to see gently used crayons from personal homes or restaurants redirected from landfills to schools. National Crayon Collection Month draws awareness to the environmental and social impact of throwing crayons away while students across the country go without crucial classroom supplies.

In 2003, as part of Crayola's centennial celebration, the colors blizzard blue, magic mint, mulberry, and teal blue were retired. Four new colors were introduced for the next century: inchworm, mango tango, wild blue yonder, and jazzberry jam; Consumers voted to "Save the Shade" and saved burnt sienna from retirement.

Let's celebrate these Crayola crayon colors-

1. Blizzard Blue- Recommend a book
with blue on the cover or
a book with a stranded character or
a book that takes place in winter or a cold month

2. Magic Mint- Recommend a book
with green on the cover or
a paranormal or fantasy book or
a book with a male on the cover, partially unclothed a bonus (magic mint makes me think of Magic Mike)

3. Mulberry- Recommend a book
with purple or pink on the cover or
a book with food on the cover or in the story or
a Historical romance (the Mulberry crayon came out in 1958)



4. Teal Blue- Recommend a book
with something that flies on the cover ( the name 'teal' comes from that of a bird—the Eurasian teal) or
a book set in Europe or Asia or
a book that is part of a duology or has two authors

5. inchworm - Recommend a book
with an animal on the cover or in the story or
a book that has under 120 pages (for those of us that are slower readers or just enjoy a shorter story)
a book with a devious or 'worm' of a character


6. mango tango- Recommend a book
with orange on the cover or
a book with a dancer or a character that attends a dance or
a book with a title that ends with a vowel (i.e. Alien Tango, The Two Gentlemen of Altona)

7. wild blue yonder- Recommend a book
with blue on the cover or
a book with a 'wild' character (your interpretation) or
a road trip romance

8. jazzberry jam- Recommend a book
with a musical or theatrical character or
a book with a 'jazzy' or colorful or interesting looking cover or
a newish release (a book that you are 'jazzed' to read)

Bonus- burnt sienna - the 'saved' shade
Recommend a romance book that you would save from being donated to make more room for other books on your bookshelf, you would save it above all others (hide spoiler)]

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8PP
(view spoiler)[


Sukaina
Carina- merry new year
Mary-Megan- pifm
Vandhana
KathyD- tbr audios
Fernanda
SunnyCAGirl
Fran- PIFM Shelf
Sonja- PIFM
Romanticbookworm- read asap
NancyH
Emma
Carrie- current tbr
MountainKat - to read asap
LaurLa- 01 pick me please
(hide spoiler)]

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9-12/23Q
(view spoiler)[11 INSANELY ENTHRALLING FANTASY ROMANCE MOVIES BASED ON BOOKS by Rainbow Reading Nook
1. Princess Bride- read a book with a wedding or bride in the story or white on the cover
2. Stardust- a character who is famous or star(s) on the cover
3. Beastly- paranormal story or animal in story or on cover
4. Twilight- sun, moon or night sky on cover or one word title
5. Divergent-
6. Ella Enchanted- fairy tale retelling or a book you think will enchant you
7. Cinderella- family in story or blue on the cover
8. Beauty and the Beast-enemies to lovers story or yellow on the cover
9. Howl's Moving Castle-a young person or an old person in the story or on the cover or a book where someone feels cursed
10. A Midsummer Night's Dream- a humorous story or a book with flowers or fairies or a forest in the story or on the cover
11. The Time Traveller's Wife- a married couple in story or socks or footwear of some kind on the cover

Romance Books to Movies and TV Series Coming (or already here) in 2023 by She Reads Romance Books
12. Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston- a government official in the story or an lgbt romance or a book with two guys on the cover
13. One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid- second chance romance or a book with a cover that has 3 or more colors
14. Love Again-Based on the Book: Text for You by Sofie Cramer- a book printed in more than one language or a phone or hands on the cover
15. Perfect Addiction by Claudia Tan- a sports romance or a book with an athlete or a betrayal in the story
16. Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center- set in the wilderness or remote area or has a brave or adventurous character in the story
17. Love at First Sight- Based on the Book: The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith (I loved this book and can't wait for the movie!)- insta-love or travel in the story or an author with an initial in their name
18. The Idea of You by Robinne Lee- an age gap between the H and h, or a single parent or a book with glasses on the cover
19. Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire- a character who is combative, or in college or a book with a butterfly on the cover
20. Heartstopper Season 2- Heartstopper by Alice Oseman (love this too)- a graphic novel or a book with a cartoon like cover
21. The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2- It’s Not Summer
Without You by Jenny Han- a book set in the summer or warm climate or a beach on the cover or in the story

10 Best TV Adaptations Of Romance Novels by SCREENRANT
22. A Discovery Of Witches- witches or magic in the story or a book with more than 100,000 ratings
23. Famous In Love- a character in the entertainment industry (film, tv, movies) or a book with a heart on the cover
24. Sense And Sensibility- sisters in the story or a book with the word 'and' or an ampersand (&) in the title or series name
25. The Spanish Princess (based on the book The Constant Princess)- a book with a royal character or with brothers in the story
26. The Vampire Diaries- a story with vampires or a book with something to write in on the cover or in the story (i.e. a notebook, journal, diary, notepad, paper)
27. Emma- a book with a meddling or nosy character or a book with one woman on the cover
28. Pride And Prejudice- a classic novel or a book with class or wealth differences among the characters
29. Outlander- a time travel story or a book with a character in the medical field
30. Poldark- read a historical book or a book with a family saga or drama
31. Jane Eyre- gothic romance or a book with a character who gains independence and/or strength (hide spoiler)]

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11P
(view spoiler)[
November PIFM
What is your favorite picture book?
November is National Picture Book Month
Here are some of my favorites-
1. Red&Yellow’s Noisy Night by Josh Selig
Recommend a book with red or yellow on the cover or a book with a musical character or a title with an ! point in it
2. Falling for Rapunzel by Leah Wilcox
Recommend a fairy tale retelling or a magical realism book or a book with a character you could fall for
3. A Bed for Bear by Clive McFarland
Recommend a Paranormal romance or a book you could curl up in bed with or a book with brown on the cover
4. The Napping House by Audrey Wood
Recommend a book with family in it or a book with a cover that has a bed ,or a house, or a person in their underwear on the cover (lingerie counts) or a book that is towards the bottom of your pickee’s tbr or preferred shelf (don’t let them sleep in it)
5. Pete the Cat series
Recommend the first book in a series that is new to your pickee or a book in a series your pickee has already started or a book with black on the cover
6. Frog and Toad Are Friends
Recommend a friends to lovers story or a book with green on the cover or a book you want to tell your friends about
7. Dr Seuss: Ten Apples Up On Top
Recommend a book with a character in the medical field or who has a medical condition, or a book with the color red on the cover or a book that is listed in the first ten on your pickee’s tbr or preferred shelf
8. Hedgehugs by Steve Wilson
Recommend a book with an embrace on the cover or an enemies to lovers romance or a book with a one word title (hide spoiler)]

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12-3Q
(view spoiler)[
30 Fun Valentine's Day Facts That May Surprise You
1. St. Valentine wasn't just one person.
According to History.com, there are at least two men named Valentine that could've inspired the holiday, including one Valentine who was a priest in third century Rome.
* Read a book written by a duo or a book with a two word title

2. Valentine's Day has its roots in an ancient Pagan festival.
Though some historians believe that Valentine's Day commemorates the death of St. Valentine on February 14, others believe that the holiday actually has its origins in a Pagan fertility festival called "Lupercalia”.
* Read a book with a pregnancy or a character who wants to get pregnant or read a prequel to a series.

3. In the 1300s, it officially became a holiday associated with love.
* Read a historical romance or a book with a romantic looking cover

4. Cupid has its roots in Greek mythology.
* Read a book with a matchmaker character or a book with mythology or a book set in Greece

5. The first valentine was sent in the 15th century.
* Read the first book in a series or a book that you would choose to read first over others on your tbr

6. Not until the 1840s did we get the first mass-produced valentines.
* Read a book that isn’t only e-book, but also has a mass market printing or a book that you think many others would enjoy

7. The tradition of giving Valentine's Day flowers dates back to the 17th century.
* Read a book with the color red on the cover or a book with flowers on the cover or a book with a title that has any word that reminds you of a flower (i.e. red, pink, white, rose, bloom, garden)

8. Nearly 250 million roses are grown in preparation for Valentine's Day each year.
* Read a book with 250 or more ratings or a book with a large family in the story

9. The color of flower given on Valentine's Day holds meaning.
While a red rose has traditionally symbolized love, other colors like deep pink, purple or white -- which symbolize happiness, royalty and sympathy respectively -- may be given on the holiday too.
* Read a book with a colorful cover or read a book with at least three different covers

10. Today, Americans spend a lot on love.
According to the National Retail Foundation, Americans spent over $20 billion on Valentine's Day gifts in 2019
* Read a book with a wealthy character or a book with the color green on the cover

11. Americans send 145 million Valentine's Day cards each year.
According to Hallmark, a whopping 145 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged every February 14
* Read a book written in an epistolary (letter writing) style or a book published in February of any year

12. Booklets were created to help people write valentines.
If you needed help finding the right words to send to your loved ones in the 19th century, you could purchase a Valentine's Writer. The booklets contained sample text that could be used to express your love.
* Read a book with a character who helps another or has a job in a helping field (i.e. nurse, doctor, therapist, crossing guard) or a book that you found on a list or someone else’s review, or a recommendation , that helped you decide to read it.

13. And they also spend millions of dollars on gifts for their pets.
* Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a book with a ‘pet name’ in the title (i.e. love, sweet, honey, baby)

14. The Valentine's Day gift that people spend the most on is jewelry.
* Read a book with jewelry on the cover or a book written by an author with one of the letters in ‘jewelry’ in their first or last name

15. The first heart-shaped box of chocolates was introduced in 1861.
It was created by Richard Cadbury, son of Cadbury founder John Cadbury, who started packaging chocolates in fancy boxes to increase sales.
* Read a book with a heart on the cover or a book with fancy clothes on the cover or a book that is on a best-seller list

16. Conversation hearts got their start as medical lozenges.
* Read a book with a character in the medical field, or a character with an illness or a book with a phone or mouth on the cover

17. But it wasn't until 1866 that we first got sweet printed messages on conversation hearts.
* Read a friends to lovers story or a book with a 1, 8 or 6 in the page count

18. More than 8 billion conversation hearts are manufactured each year.
* Read a book published in the eighth month of any year (August) or a book with an 8 in the published year (i.e. 2008, 2018, 1988, 1981)

19. No one could get their hands on conversation hearts in 2019.
Necco went out of business in 2018 and sold Necco Wafers and Sweethearts to Spangler Candy, the creators of Dum Dum lollipops. Due to the new manufacturing needs, Spangler Candy was unable to produce 8 billion of the candy hearts for 2019.
* Read a book with a hand on the cover or a second chance romance or a book with editions in at least two different years

20. Words of encouragement were added to Sweethearts in 2022.
* Read a book with a happy ending (HEA) or a book with a genre you need some encouragement to try (not your usual read)

21. Nearly 6 million couples get engaged on Valentine's Day.
* Read a book with an engagement or wedding in the story or a book with a character you could imagine as your book boy/girlfriend

22. It's celebrated differently around the world.
* Read a book set in a country other than your own or a book published in more than one language

23. Valentine's Day horror movies are a thing.
* Read a suspenseful or scary story or a book with a dark cover

24. Galentine's Day has risen in popularity.
The holiday, which is celebrated on February 13, was introduced by Amy Poehler's Parks and Recreation character Leslie Knope in 2010. According to Knope, Galentine's Day is all about “Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus, frittatas.”
* Read an lgbt story or a book with a strong female friendship or a book with a woman on the cover

25. “XOXO” didn't always mean hugs and kisses.
“XOXO” is a popular signature this time of year. The origins of the signature, however, stem from the Middle Ages. The Washington Post reported that during those times the “X” symbolized the Christian cross, and letters ended with the sign of the cross and a kiss to symbolize an oath. As the gesture became more popular in literature, letters and paperwork, it came to mean something had been “sealed with a kiss.”
* Read a book with an embrace on the cover or a book set in Middle Ages/Medieval times

26. Kids can be the real Valentine's Day
According to a Today show survey that polled 1,500 people, only 59% of spouses planned on giving their partners a gift, while 85% of parents planned to give their children something on February 14.
* Read a book with a child in the story or a YA book or a story you hope will feel like a gift when you’re finished with it

27. Lovebirds are actual birds.
The animals typically travel in pairs, which is why many couples are referred to as lovebirds.
* Read a road trip romance or a book where a couple travel together or read a book with something on the cover that is airborne

28. There is an official Valentine's Day alternative for singles.
International Quirkyalone Day is the holiday for single people on the same date.
* Read a stand-alone story or read a book with one person on the cover or a book with a one word title

29. William Shakespeare inspired a tradition.
Writing “letters to Juliet” has become a Valentine's Day tradition for many, and even inspired the 2010 film Letters to Juliet . Around Valentine's Day, thousands of letters are sent to Verona, Italy addressed to the Romeo and Juliet character Juliet Capulet.
* Read a book set in Europe or a book you think would make a good movie or a book that has already been adapted for the screen or tv

30. Four states have a city named Valentine.
Arizona, Nebraska, Texas and Virginia each have cities with the name, although Virginia adds an "s" on the end.
* Read a book set in the U.S. or a book with a character whose name sounds like it would make a cute name for a town

Bonus-

Read as many books as you like that you think have a romantic cover or romantic title













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3-6Q
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Level 1- Read 5 books- It's getting warm out
Level 2- Read 10 books- I'm ready to swap my coat for a sweater
Level 3- Read 20 books- I am sitting outside reading a book
Level 4- Read 30 books- I have flowers to pick and weddings to attend!
Bonus- can be added at any level

Spring Quarterly-
There are many fun sayings and facts about the Spring months. Here are several of them. Please read one book for each of the 30 tasks below. Each book that you read can be used only once.

Spring
1. Spring Ahead- read a time-travel book or a book with a head on the cover
2. Spring rolls- read a book set in the food industry or a book with something round on the cover
3. Spring into action- read an adventurous or exciting story or a book that you can't wait to get your hands on
4. Spring fever- read a book with a character with an illness (any kind) or a book with red on the cover
5. Spring cleaning- read a book with a character that 'cleans house' (i.e. gets rid of something, someone, leaves job, home) or a book with a minimalist cover
March
6. Comes in like a lion and out like a lamb- read a book with a farm or jungle in the story or a book with a temperamental or tame character
7. March Madness- read a book that is part of a large series or a book with over 400 pages or a book with a person on the cover who is not smiling
8. Named for the Roman God 'Mars'- read a historical book or a book with a night sky on the cover
9. Spring Equinox- first day of Spring- read a book that is the first in a series or a book that is first on your short list to read asap
10. Ides of March- read an apocalyptical or post-apocalyptical story or a book with the number 1 or 5 in the page count.
April
11. Bridal Showers- read a book with a wedding or bride or groom in the story or read a book with white on the cover
12. Baby Showers- read a novella or prequel or a book with a baby in the story
13. Rain Showers- read a book where a character lives near or travels by water or a book with water on the cover
14. Shower me with compliments- read a book with an HEA (happily ever after) or a book with a 4.0 rating or higher
15. Shower me with your love- read a book published in February of any year or a book with pink on the cover
16. Shower me with money- read a book with a wealthy character or a book with green on the cover
May
17. May Flowers- read a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with flowers on the cover
18. Daffodil- the national flower of Wales- read a book set in the United Kingdom or a book with yellow on the cover
19. Magnolia Tree- read a book set in the USA or read a book with purple on the cover
20. Crocus- magnets for bees- read a book with a character who is charming or magnetic or a book with several colors on the cover
21. Tulip-The most famous Tulip in history is, without question, the red & white "Semper Augustus"- read a book with a famous character or a character who works in the spotlight of some kind or read a book published in August of any year
22. Azalea- these flowers need shade- read a book with a shady or deceptive character or a book with gray on the cover
23. Iris- Bearded irises are an incredibly popular- read a book with facial hair or eyes on the cover or a read a book with one of the letters of 'Iris' in the title or author's name.
24. Bluebells- read a book with a sad or struggling character or a book with blue on the cover
June
25. June was named for the Roman goddess Juno- the goddess of marriage- read a book with mythology or a strong woman in the story or a book published in June of any year
26. The sixth month- read a book with six words or six letters in the title or a book with a number in the title
27. June brides- read a Contemporary story or a book with a beautiful cover (your interpretation)
28. June bugs- read a paranormal story or a book with legs (person or animal) on the cover
29. School's Out!- read a book with a student or teacher in the story or a book you want to sit outside with and read
30. June's full moon- the Strawberry moon- read a holiday romance or a book with something round on the cover

Bonus-
Read as many books as you would like with a character or author who has the first, middle or last name March, April, May or June (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

4P
(view spoiler)[April PIFM

Recommend a book (or two) from each category below:

1.Rock Garden-
*a shorter or low stress book or
*a book with white on its cover

2. Vegetable Garden-
*a book published in a summer month (June, July, August, September) or
*a book with food on the cover

3. Flower Garden-
*a book published in a Spring month (March, April, May, June) or
*a book with flowers on the cover

4. Herb Garden-
*a book with a spicy or sassy character or
*a book with a man on the cover

5. Butterfly Garden-
*a book with a gentle, delicate or shy character or
*a book with a colorful cover

6. Water Garden-
*a fantasy or paranormal book or
*a book with water or a boat or the color blue on the cover

7. Woodland Garden-
*a book set in a small town, rural area or ranch or
*a book with the color brown on the cover

8. Cactus Garden-
*a book with a prickly or difficult character or
*a book with the color green on the cover (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

4PIFM

(view spoiler)[
Sonja- PIFM
MountainKat- to read asap
Courtney
NancyH
KathyD- tbr audios
LaurLa- 01 pick me please
Darcy
♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎- pick for me
Carrie- current tbr
Fran- pick it for me shelf
Haney Hayes
SunnyCAGirl
Carina- April Garden (hide spoiler)]