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Spring: April Showers Bring May Flowers
Neat, Diana S & Barbara★! Welcome to the challenge.
Nothing but Reading ChallengesApril Showers Bring May Flowers April/May Reading Challenge
Duration: 4/1/2013 - 5/31/2013
Progress: 15 out of 15
My Favorite Spring Flowers Are
H: Kim Harrison; A Perfect Blood - ***** - 5/1/2013
Y: Yasmine Galenorn; Night Huntress - ***** - 5/31/2013
A: Alan Bradley; A Red Herring Without Mustard - **** - 4/2/2013
C: Carrie Jones; Entice - *** - 5/2/2013
I: I'm Over All That: And Other Confessions by Shirley Maclaine - ***** - 4/12/2013
N: Nora Roberts; Blue Dahlia - ***** - 4/8/2013
T: Adriana Trigiani; The Shoemaker's Wife - ***** - 4/1/2013
H: Daniel Handler; Why We Broke Up - **** - 4/16/2013
S: Shana Abe; The Dream Thief - ***** - 4/15/2013
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L: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward - ***** - 5/31/2013
I: I Love the Earl by Caroline Linden - ***** - 5/29/2013
L: Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb - ***** - 4/12/2013
A: A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton - **** - 4/4/2013
C: Charlaine Harris; Dead in the Family - **** - 4/22/2013
S: The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe - ***** - 4/2/2013
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Lovely! I can picture them. Welcome to the challenge, Suzanne & Brenda!
I'm going to read books with flowers in the titles. (Okay, some of them..)Option 6 - My Man Pendleton by Elizabeth Bevarly and Option 1 "P" in PRIMROSE
For the Roses by Julie Garwood - Option 1 -the R in PRIMROSE and Option 5.
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - Option 1 the S in PRIMROSE.
Mirror Image by Sandra Brown - Option 1 the M in PRIMROSE.
The Iron Rose by Marsh Canham - Option 1 the "I" in PRIMROSE
The First Rule by Robert Crais - Option 1 the second "R" in PRIMROSE
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young - Option 1 "O" in PRIMROSE
Passions of a Wicked Earl by Lorraine Heath
Oh, that should be interesting, Chris. I'll watch for what you find. Welcome to the challenge.
guessing this is a revolving challenge?!?!?!?! :)I'm in
For this challenge I thought I'd throw a little educational information into the mix.
If you've read historical novels of the Victorian-era there is a good chance you've come across a book where flowers were used to symbolize how an individual felt about another. The language of flowers, sometimes called floriography, was a means of communication in which various flowers, colors, and even the way the arrangement was worn or presented held secret meaning, allowing individuals to express heartfelt emotions and feelings which otherwise might have gone unspoken. The nuances of the language are now mostly forgotten and tend to vary by source.
For this challenge you may read:
Option 1 - a combination of books that spell out a type of flower: can use 1st letter of title (or of the next word if a, the, an, etc are first word), 1st letter of a character's name who is in the book, or the first letter of the author's first or last name
Option 2 - a combination of books that mention flowers in them
Option 3 - a combination of books that use floriology in the book
Option 4 - a combination of books that have characters with floral names
Option 5 - a combination of books that mention a flower in the title
Option 6 - a combination of books that have covers that are the color of your favorite flower
Option 7 - any combination of the above
This challenge starts April 1st and goes through May 31st.
Levels:
Easy - 3 to 4 books.
Moderate - 5 - 7 books.
Difficult - Read 8+ books.
The following list was gotten from iflorist ( http://www.iflorist.com/t-meaning.aspx ). It was my favorite from all I could find:
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Absinth/Wormwood: Separation and Torment of Love
Acacia: Platonic Love, concealed love
Aconite/Monkshood: Misanthropy and Poisonous Words
Adams's Needle: A Friend in Need
Adonis: Recollection of Life's Pleasure
Almond: Virginity and Fruitfulness
Almond Blossom: Hope and Watchfulness
Aloe: Wisdom and Integrity
Allspice: Compassion
Alyssum (sweet): Worth beyond beauty
Amaranth: Fidelity
Amaranth, Globe: Unchangeable
Amaryllis: Pastoral Poetry, Pride
Ambrosia: Your Love is reciprocated
Anemone: Refusal and Abandonment, Forsaken
Apple: Symbol of Perpetual Concord
Apricot Blossom: Timid Love
Abor Vitae: True Friendship
Arbutus: Thee only do I Love
Artemesia: Symbol of Dignity
Asphodel: Languor and Regret
Aster: Daintiness, Symbol of Love
Azalea: Fragile and Ephemeral Passion
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Baby's Breath: Happiness
Bay Wreath: Reward of Merit
Begonia: "Beware! I am fanciful!"
Bindweed: Coquette and Busybody
Bittersweet: Truth
Blackthorn/Sloe: Difficulty and Austerity
Blue Bell: Delicacy and Humility
Burdock: Importunity and Boredom
Buttercup: Childishness
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Cactus: Bravery and Endurance
Camellia: Excellence and Steadfastness
Camellia, red: You're a flame in my heart
Camellia, white: You're adorable
Camomile: Initiative and Ingenuity
Candytuft: Indifference
Canterbury Bell: Constancy and Warning
Cardinal Flower: Distinction and Splendor
Carnation: Fascination
Carnation, Pink: Emblem of Mother's Day, I will never forget you
Carnation, Purple: Antipathy and Capriciousness
Carnation, Red: Admiration, my heart aches for you
Carnation, Striped: No, Sorry, I cannot be with you
Carnation, White: Pure Love, Sweet Love, Innocence
Carnation, Yellow: Disdain and Rejection
Cedar Leaf: "I live for thee"
Chestnut: Independence and Injustice
China Aster: Jealousy and After-thought
Chrysanthemum: You are a wonderful friend
Chrysanthemum, Red: I love you
Chrysanthemum, White: Truth
Chrysanthemum, Yellow: Slighted Love
Cinnamon: Love and Beauty
Clematis: Artifice and Ingenuity
Clove: Dignity and Restraint
Clover: Fertility and Domestic Virtue
Clover, Four leafed: Symbol Of Good Luck
Clover, Five leafed: Symbol Of Bad Luck
Cockscomb/Celosia: Silliness or Foppery
Coltsfoot: Maternal Love and Care
Columbine: Cuckoldry and Deserted Love
Convolvulus: Humble Perseverance
Coreopsis: Always cheerful
Cornflower: Delicacy
Crane's-bill/Wild Geranium: Constancy and Availability
Crocus: Youthful Gladness, Attachment, Cheerfulness
Crown Imperial: Majesty and Power
Cyclamen: Resignation & Goodbye
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Daffodil: Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited love
Dahlia: Good Taste
Daisy: Gentleness, Innocence, Loyal love
Dandelion: Oracle of Time and Love, Faithfulness, Happiness
Day Lily/Hemerocallis: Emblem Of The Mother
Delphinium: Airy
Dogwood: Durability
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Edelweiss: Daring & Noble Courage
Eglantine: Spring & Poetry
Elderberry Blossom: Humility and Kindness
Everlasting: Constancy
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Fennel: Strength
Fern: Sincerity, Magic, Fascination, Confidence, Shelter
Fir: Time & Evaluation
Forget-me-not: Faithful Love, Memories
Forsynthia: Anticipation
Fuchsia: Amiability
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Gardenia: "I love you in secret"
Geranium, Oak-leaf: Friendship
Geranium, Rose: Preference
Gillyflower, Pink: Bonds Of Affection
Gladiolus: Strength Of Character, I am really sincere
Gloxinia: Love at first sight
Goldenrod: Treasure And Good Fortune
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Heather, Purple: Admiration, Beauty and Solitude
Heather, Pink: "Good Luck"
Heather, White: Protection From Danger
Heliotrope: Devotion, Eternal Love
Hibiscus: Delicate Beauty
Holly: Foresight
Hollyhock: Ambition and Liberality
Honeysuckle: Sweetness Of Disposition
Hyacinth: Games & Sports
Hyacinth, purple: I am sorry, Please forgive me, Sorrow
Hyacinth, white: Loveliness, I will pray for you
Hyacinth, yellow: Jealousy
Hydrangea : Vanity, Thank you for understanding, Frigidity
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Iris: Faith, Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much to me
Ivy: Friendship, Wedded love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
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Jasmine, Red: Folly and Glee
Jasmine, White: Amiability and Cheerfulness
Jasmine, Yellow: Timidity and Modesty
Jonquil: Violent Sympathy and Desire, Love me, Affection returned
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Lady's Slipper: Capricious Beauty
Larkspur: Open Heart
Laurel: Success and Renown
Lavender: Constancy
Lilac, Mauve: "Do You Still Love Me"
Lilac, Pink: Youth and Acceptance
Lilac, White: "My First Dream Of Love"
Lily, Calla: Majestic Beauty
Lily, Day: Coquetry
Lily, Orange: Hatred and Disdain, Wealth, Pride
Lily, White: Majesty and Purity, Virginity
Lily-Of-The-Valley: Purity and Humility, Sweetness
Lotus: Mystery and Truth
Love-In-The-Mist/Nigell: Delicacy and Perplexity
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Magnolia: Dignity, Splendid Beauty
Marigold: Sacred Affection, Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy
Marjoram: Comfort and Consolation
Marvel-Of-Peru: Flame of Love
Mistletoe: Affection and Love
Mimosa: Sensitivity
Myrtle: Love, Mirth and Joy
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Narcissus: Egotism, Formality
Nasturtium: Patriotism
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Oleander: Beauty and Grace
Orange Blossom: Your Purity Equals Your Loveliness, Innocence, Eternal Love
Orange Mock: Deceit
Orchid: Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement
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Pansy: Thoughtful Recollection
Passionflower: Faith and Piety
Peach Blossom: Generosity and Bridal Hope
Pear Blossom: Health and Hope
Peony: Healing, Life, Happy Marriage, Gay life
Peppermint: Warmth of Feelings
Periwinkle, Blue: Early Friendship
Periwinkle, White: Pleasures of Memory
Petunia: Anger and Resentment
Phlox: Sweet Dreams
Plum Blossom: Beauty and Longevity
Poinsettia: "Be of Good Cheer"
Poppy: Imagination, Dreaminess, Eternal sleep
Poppy, yellow: Wealth, Success
Primrose: Young Love, I cannot live without you
Primrose, evening: Inconstancy
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Queen Anne's Lace: Fantasy
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Rose, Bridal: Happy Love
Rose, Carolina: Love Is Dangerous
Rose, Christmas: Peace and Tranquility
Rose, Coral/Orange: Enthusiasm, Desire
Rose, Dark Pink: Thank you
Rose, Light Pink: Admiration
Rose, Musk: Capricious Beauty
Rose, Pale: Friendship
Rose, Peach: Let's get together, Closing of the deal
Rose, Pink: Love, Grace, Gentility, You're so Lovely, Perfect Happiness, Please believe me
Rose, Pink & White: I love you still and always will
Rose, Red: Love, Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well done
Rose, Red & Yellow: Congratulations
Rose, White: Charm, Secrecy, Silence, You're Heavenly, Reverence, Humility, Youthfulness and Innocence
Rose, White on Red: Unity/Flower Emblem of England
Rose, Yellow: Infidelity, Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Jealousy, Welcome Back, Remember me
Rose, Yellow & Orange: Passionate thoughts
Rosemary: Constancy, Fidelity and Loyalty
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Salvia, Blue: "I Think of You"
Smilax: Lovely
Snapdragon: Presumption, Deception, Gracious lady
Snowdrop: Hope and Consolation
Spearmint: Warmth of Sentiment
Spider Flower: Elope with me
Statice: Lasting Beauty
Stephanotis: Happiness in marriage
Stock: Bonds of affection, You will always be beautiful to me
Sunflower: Homage and Devotion
Sweet Basil: Good Luck
Sweet Pea: Departure, Blissful pleasure, Thanks for a lovely time
Sweet William: Gallantry, Finesse and Perfection
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Thrift: Sympathy
Thyme: Courage and Activity
Tiger Lily: Wealth and Pride
Tuberose: Dangerous Pleasures
Tulip: Symbol of The Perfect Lover
Tulip, Red: Believe me, Declaration of love
Tulip, Variegated: Beautiful eyes
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Violet: Modesty and Simplicity
Viscaria: Will you dance with me?
W
Wallflower: Friendship and Adversity
Water Lily: Eloquence and Persuasion
Wisteria: Youth and Poetry
Withered Flowers: Rejected love
X
Xeranthemum: Eternity and Immortality
Y
Yarrow: Healing
Z
Zinnia: Thoughts of Absent Friends
Zinnia, Pink: Lasting Affection
Lisa Kay wrote: "Oh, that should be interesting, Chris. I'll watch for what you find. Welcome to the challenge."Everything is coming up roses!
I'm in. I'll post as I go along.My flower is : Tiger Lily
My option is : 1. Spell it out
My level : difficult
April Showers Bring May Flowers Duration: April 1/13 - May 31/13
Levels: Difficult - Read 8+ books.
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I will do a spell out for the flower Canterbury Bell
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Whoa, Catherine! Welcome to the challenge.
Super! Welcome to the challenge, Juana & NayNay!
April Showers Bring May FlowersI'm going to spell out Acacia - 6 books.
Lots of As and Cs...
A - Perfect Scoundrels by Ally Carter
C - Reached by Ally Condie
A - Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson (Plus its a flower name)
C - Unearthey by Cynthia Hand
I - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
A - TBC - Really can't think of another A book at the moment
Neat, Jojiwoji! Welcome to the challenge.
Great, Rhonda! Welcome to the challenge.
Read Unearthly and am currently reading Iron King...Also found my last book
A - Perfect Scoundrels by Ally Carter
C - Reached by Ally Condie
A - Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson (Plus its a flower name)
I - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
A - Interrogation of Ashala Wolf by Ambelin Kwaymullina
I´m in. This challenge sounds like RPGWill add books later
Level: Difficult - more than 8 books
Plants for my journey:
Aconite/Monkshood: Misanthropy and Poisonous Words
Alyssum (sweet): Worth beyond beauty
Amaranth: Fidelity
Amaryllis: Pastoral Poetry, Pride
Bittersweet: Truth
Cockscomb/Celosia: Silliness or Foppery
Daffodil: Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited
Ivy: Friendship, Wedded love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
Jasmine, Red: Folly and Glee
Jasmine, White: Amiability and Cheerfulness
Jasmine, Yellow: Timidity and Modesty
Lady's Slipper: Capricious Beauty
Marigold: Sacred Affection, Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy
Narcissus: Egotism, Formality
Oleander: Beauty and Grace
Orchid: Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement
Poinsettia: "Be of Good Cheer"
Salvia, Blue: "I Think of You"
Snapdragon: Presumption, Deception, Gracious lady
Tulip: Symbol of The Perfect Lover
Guess what? The name of my flower for number 1....is also the title of a book I'm reading (number 5), because I am just that awesome.number one:
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Tiger Lily- Jodi Lynn Anderson
(also falls under #4 and #6)number six:
I'm in for this first group challenge. I picked my birth flower, the calendulaC:
(COMPLETED; 3/5)A:
(COMPLETED; 4/5)L:
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(COMPLETED; 4/5)N:
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finished my challenge....happy reading!14/14
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Duration: April 1 - May 31, 2013Level: Difficult - Read 8+ books
Option 1 - a combination of books that spell out a type of flower: can use 1st letter of title (or of the next word if a, the, an, etc are first word), 1st letter of a character's name who is in the book, or the first letter of the author's first or last name
READ: 16/16
✔D: Chopping Spree - Diane Mott Davidson 5/5
✔A: The Girl Who Disappeared Twice - Andrea Kane 5/3
✔F: Florence of Arabia - Christopher Buckley 5/15
✔F: Forever - Maggie Stiefvater 5/11
✔O: Odalisque - Fiona McIntosh 5/30
✔D: Deadly Fear - Cynthia Eden 5/29
✔I: Rogue Rider - Larissa Ione 4/6
✔L: The Lion's Daughter - Loretta Chase 5/7
✔G: Girl of Nightmares - Kendare Blake 5/8
✔L: Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye - Victoria Laurie 5/24
✔O: On Stranger Tides - Tim Powers 4/5
✔X: The Mao Case - Qiu Xiaolong 5/21
✔I: Silent Blade - Ilona Andrews 4/8
✔N: The Next Always - Nora Roberts 4/9
✔I: (Ian Southernland) - Rogue's Challenge - Jo Barrett 4/29
✔A: No Mercy - Lori Armstrong 4/19
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
NbRC ~ April Showers Bring May FlowersStart: April 1st, 2013 End: May 31st, 2013
Completed: 8/8
L: Life with Lily - Mary Ann Kinsinger ***** 4/4/13
A: Arthur Conan Doyle - Sherlock: The Memoirs Of Sherlock Holmes **** 4/16/13
V: Voigt, Cynthia - Dicey's Song **** 4/28/13
E: Extras - Scott Westerfeld **** 5/12/13
N: Nefertiti: The Book of the Dead - Nick Drake **** 4/27/13
D: Douglas Adams - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy *** 4/5/13
E: Evanovich, Janet - One For The Money **** 5/24/13
R: Rachel Hawkins - Hex Hall *** 4/3/13
Woohoo! Congrats, NayNay!
OMG - I just erased my whole post.I was spelling PRIMROSE
"P" - My Man Pendleton by Elizabeth Bevalrly
"R" For the Roses by Julie Garwood
"I" The Iron Rose by Marsha Canham
"M" Mirror Image by Sandra Brown
"R" The First Rule by Robert Crais
"O" On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
"S" Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
alright sign me up for my first official challenge on this group.. because I am starting in the middle of the year and there are so many to choose from I am limiting myself to the monthly type ones til next year : ). My favorite flower is daffodil but I can't read that many in time so I'm taking my second favorite of Pansy.P -
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Oh, so exciting, Robyn! Welcome to your first challenge. ☺
Thanks Lisa, I went to the used bookstore last night with flowers on the brain. I kept seeing flowers on all the book covers.
Hey Everyone! I am new to the group, but love, love, love reading challenges!!! I combed through the books I have read so far in April and my to be read and here is my list for April Showers/May Flowers.W - The Winters in Bloom 4/24
I - If You Find Me 4/11
L - Lighthouse Bay 4/17
D - Don't Go 4/21
F - Far from Here: A Novel 4/26
L -The Last Letter from Your Lover 4/15
O - One Pink Line 5/5
W -The Wanderer 4/18
E - The Eight Foot Woman 5/6
R - The Reader 5/8
S -Something Borrowed 4/2
Super, Terri! Welcome to the challenge.
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Another new member. I'm going to start off easy since I'm half way through the time with this:
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Wonderful, Sophie! Welcome to the challenge.
All Done!!W - The Winters in Bloom 4/24
I - If You Find Me 4/11
L - Lighthouse Bay 4/17
D - Don't Go 4/21
F - Far from Here: A Novel 4/26
L -The Last Letter from Your Lover 4/15
O - One Pink Line 5/5
W -The Wanderer 4/18
E - The Eight Foot Woman 5/6
R - The Reader 5/8
S -Something Borrowed 4/2
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Update: message #205 completed on 5/22/13
Challenge Complete!READ: 16/16
✔D: Chopping Spree - Diane Mott Davidson 5/5
✔A: The Girl Who Disappeared Twice - Andrea Kane 5/3
✔F: Florence of Arabia - Christopher Buckley 5/15
✔F: Forever - Maggie Stiefvater 5/11
✔O: Odalisque - Fiona McIntosh 5/30
✔D: Deadly Fear - Cynthia Eden 5/29
✔I: Rogue Rider - Larissa Ione 4/6
✔L: The Lion's Daughter - Loretta Chase 5/7
✔G: Girl of Nightmares - Kendare Blake 5/8
✔L: Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye - Victoria Laurie 5/24
✔O: On Stranger Tides - Tim Powers 4/5
✔X: The Mao Case - Qiu Xiaolong 5/21
✔I: Silent Blade - Ilona Andrews 4/8
✔N: The Next Always - Nora Roberts 4/9
✔I: (Ian Southernland) - Rogue's Challenge - Jo Barrett 4/29
✔A: No Mercy - Lori Armstrong 4/19
UPDATE: I didn't finish. I had 3 letters left. Here are the letters I did get.T: The Bridemaker by Rexanne Becnel 5/31/13
E: Eternal Eden by Nicole Williams 4/2/13
R: Roses at Midnight by Alexa Smart 4/13/13
L: Laura Lee Guhrke- Scandal of the Year 4/7/13
I: I Hunger for You by Susan Sizemore 5/28/13
L: Lori Devoti- Unbound 5/2/13
I am in. I will do option one: spell out a flower
level: difficult, read 8+ books
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Start: April 1st, 2014
End: May 31st, 2014
8/8 complete
My favourite flower is Daffodil: Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited love. And I have it all over the house at the moment.
✔ D: Dina in: Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews
✔ A: Adam in: Night Broken by Patricia Briggs
✔ F: Frey in: Pieces of Eight by Melissa Wright
✔ F: Katie French: The Breeders (The Breeders Series
✔ O: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
✔ D: The Demigod Diaries by Rick Riordan
✔ I: Ivy in: White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison
✔ L: Lesley in: Broken Homes: A Rivers of London Novel by Ben Aaronovitch
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April Showers Bring May Flowers
Duration: April 1 - May 31, 2013
Level: Difficult - Read 8+ books