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message 1: by Jojobean, Bookworm Challenger (new)

Jojobean | 1584 comments Mod
April 2014 Monthly Challenge

Levels
Easy~ 1-3 books
Medium~ 4-7 books
Hard~ 10 books

You can create your lists now but no reading until April 1

1. April is when Spring comes in full swing. Read a book with a spring scene on the cover OR that takes place in spring

2. Aprils's zodiac signs are Aries and Taurus. We will focus on Taurus this month. Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac and is represented by the Bull. Persons born under the Taurus sign are dependable, persistent, loyal, patient, generous, stubborn, lazy, possessive,
materialistic and self-indulging.
Read a book that is second in a series OR a book with a bull or horns on the cover or story OR with a character who displays at least two of Taurus' personality characteristics. If choosing the characteristics please be sure to tell us which ones your character displays.

3. In Ancient Rome, the months were named after their gods and the month of April was sacred to the goddess Venus (in greek myths: Aphrodite), who was the goddess of love. Read a book with Venus/Aphrodite as a character OR a book with a genre on Mythology on its GR page OR a love story

4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". Read a book that takes place in America

5. April is also "National Poetry Month". Read a book of poems or a story written in verse

6. April 2 is "Children's Book Day". Read a children's chapter book (from ages 9-12). Some Lists to help:
. Best Read Aloud Chapter Books
.
The Next Generation Of Children's Classics


7. April 9 is "Name Yourself Day". Read a book with a main character's name who you really like. Can be male or female.

8. April 13 is "Scrabble Day". Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters.

9. April 17 is "Pet Owners Independence Day". Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story

10. April 23 is "Take a Chance Day". So take a chance and read a book that you've been putting off one that intimidates you for some reason.


message 2: by Jojobean, Bookworm Challenger (last edited Apr 19, 2014 12:28PM) (new)


message 3: by Barbara ★ (last edited Apr 30, 2014 07:26PM) (new)

Barbara ★ I'm going to go for 7 this month.


READ: 7/7

✔2. Aprils's zodiac signs are Aries and Taurus. We will focus on Taurus this month. Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac and is represented by the Bull. Persons born under the Taurus sign are dependable, persistent, loyal, patient, generous, stubborn, lazy, possessive,materialistic and self-indulging.
Read a book that is second in a series OR a book with a bull or horns on the cover or story OR with a character who displays at least two of Taurus' personality characteristics. If choosing the characteristics please be sure to tell us which ones your character displays.
Forbidden Highlander (Dark Sword, #2) by Donna Grant Forbidden Highlander - Donna Grant (Dark Warrior #2) 4/16

✔3. In Ancient Rome, the months were named after their gods and the month of April was sacred to the goddess Venus (in greek myths: Aphrodite), who was the goddess of love. Read a book with Venus/Aphrodite as a character OR a book with a genre on Mythology on its GR page OR a love story
The Darkest Surrender (Lords of the Underworld, #8) by Gena Showalter The Darkest Surrender - Gena Showalter 4/25

✔4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". Read a book that takes place in America
City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments, #5) by Cassandra Clare City of Lost Souls - Cassandra Clare (New York) 4/23

✔7. April 9 is "Name Yourself Day". Read a book with a main character's name who you really like. Can be male or female.
Chains of Fire (The Chosen Ones, #4) by Christina Dodd Chains of Fire - Christina Dodd (Isabelle) 4/11

✔8. April 13 is "Scrabble Day". Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is four or more letters.
Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here (The Others #3) by Christine Warren Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here - Christine Warren (prince) 4/13

✔9. April 17 is "Pet Owners Independence Day". Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story giant dog named Harlequin
One Hot Mess (A Chrissy McMullen Mystery #5) by Lois Greiman One Hot Mess - Lois Greiman 4/17

✔10. April 23 is "Take a Chance Day". So take a chance and read a book that you've been putting off or one that intimidates you for some reason. (added to TBR in Feb 2009)
Dragonflight (Pern, #1) by Anne McCaffrey Dragonflight - Anne McCaffrey 4/27

CHALLENGE COMPLETE


message 4: by Sheila (last edited Apr 08, 2014 08:49AM) (new)

Sheila (sheilaj)
Sheila's All Challenges April 2014 Monthly Challenge



April 2014 Monthly Challenge ✔

Levels
Medium~ 4-7 books


2. Aprils's zodiac signs are Aries and Taurus. We will focus on Taurus this month. Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac and is represented by the Bull. Persons born under the Taurus sign are dependable, persistent, loyal, patient, generous, stubborn, lazy, possessive,
materialistic and self-indulging.
Read a book that is second in a series OR a book with a bull or horns on the cover or story OR with a character who displays at least two of Taurus' personality characteristics. If choosing the characteristics please be sure to tell us which ones your character displays.
Friends in High Places by Donna Leon Friends in High Places by Donna Leon
(The MC is persistent and stubborn)

3. In Ancient Rome, the months were named after their gods and the month of April was sacred to the goddess Venus (in greek myths: Aphrodite), who was the goddess of love. Read a book with Venus/Aphrodite as a character OR a book with a genre on Mythology on its GR page OR a love story
204 Rosewood Lane (Cedar Cove, #2) by Debbie Macomber 204 Rosewood Lane by Debbie Macomber
(love story)

4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". Read a book that takes place in America
Fifth Grave Past the Light (Charley Davidson, #5) by Darynda Jones Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones
(Takes place in New Mexico)

8. April 13 is "Scrabble Day". Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters.
When Shadows Fall (A Samantha Owens Novel) by J.T. Ellison When Shadows Fall by J.T. Ellison
(Fall)

9. April 17 is "Pet Owners Independence Day". Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story
Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate (Agatha Raisin, #13) by Donada Peters Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate by Donada Peters (Agatha Raisin #13) ✔
(Agatha has a cat named Shivers)



Sunshine✰✰✰ April 2014 Monthly Challenge
DATE: 04/01/14 - 04/30/14
Easy~ 1-3 books


1. Read a book with a spring scene on the cover OR that takes place in spring

2. Read a book that is 2nd in a series OR a book with a bull or horns on the cover or story OR with a character who displays at least two of Taurus' personality characteristics. If choosing the characteristics please be sure to tell us which ones your character displays.

3. Read a book with Venus/Aphrodite as a character OR a book with a genre on Mythology on its GR page OR a love story

4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". Read a book that takes place in America

5. April is also "National Poetry Month". Read a book of poems or a story written in verse

6. April 2 is "Children's Book Day". Read a children's chapter book (from ages 9-12)

7. Read a book with a main character's name who you really like. Can be male or female.

8. Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters.

9. Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story

10. Read a book that you've been putting off one that intimidates you for some reason.


message 6: by Trisha (last edited Apr 29, 2014 08:51PM) (new)

Trisha Start Date: 4/1
Completed: 4/29

10/10

1. April is when Spring comes in full swing.
This Time Around 4/15

2. Aprils's zodiac signs are Aries and Taurus. We will focus on Taurus this month.
Crown of Midnight 4/6

3. In Ancient Rome, the months were named after their gods and the month of April was sacred to the goddess Venus (in greek myths: Aphrodite), who was the goddess of love.
Dissever 4/16

4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month".
Burning Blue 4/14

5. April is also "National Poetry Month".
The Sound of Letting Go 4/29

6. April 2 is "Children's Book Day".
Surf's Up, Geronimo! 4/15


7. April 9 is "Name Yourself Day".
Daire (it's interesting at least) Fated 4/4

8. April 13 is "Scrabble Day".
Nearly
Nearly Gone 4/5

9. April 17 is "Pet Owners Independence Day".
Italian Folly 4/7

10. April 23 is "Take a Chance Day".
The Ghosts of Ashbury High 4/28

Read:
Fated (Soul Seekers, #1) by Alyson Noel Nearly Gone by Elle Cosimano Italian Folly (Kissed in Italy, #.5) by Julie Sarff Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2) by Sarah J. Maas This Time Around by Ellie Grace Burning Blue by Paul Griffin Dissever by Tracey Ward Surf's Up, Geronimo! (Geronimo Stilton, #20) by Geronimo Stilton The Ghosts of Ashbury High (Ashbury/Brookfield, #4) by Jaclyn Moriarty The Sound of Letting Go by Stasia Ward Kehoe


message 7: by Lisa (last edited Apr 23, 2014 12:02PM) (new)

Lisa April 2014

5/5

3. Love Letters to the Dead 4-12-14
4. The Hallowed Ones 4-2-14
7. The Goose Girl 4-5-14
8. 57 Lives of Alex Wayfare 4-14-14
9. Willow 4-23-14


message 8: by Mave (new)

Mave | 7 comments April 2014 Monthly Challenge
DATE: 04/01/14 - 04/30/14
Easy~ 1-3 books


1. Read a book with a spring scene on the cover OR that takes place in spring

2. Read a book that is 2nd in a series OR a book with a bull or horns on the cover or story OR with a character who displays at least two of Taurus' personality characteristics. If choosing the characteristics please be sure to tell us which ones your character displays.

3. Read a book with Venus/Aphrodite as a character OR a book with a genre on Mythology on its GR page OR a love story

4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". Read a book that takes place in America

5. April is also "National Poetry Month". Read a book of poems or a story written in verse

6. April 2 is "Children's Book Day". Read a children's chapter book (from ages 9-12)

7. Read a book with a main character's name who you really like. Can be male or female.

8. Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters.

9. Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story

10. Read a book that you've been putting off one that intimidates you for some reason.


message 9: by Mickslibrarian (new)

Mickslibrarian 1/10

1. Read a book with a spring scene on the cover OR that takes place in spring

2. Read a book that is 2nd in a series OR a book with a bull or horns on the cover or story OR with a character who displays at least two of Taurus' personality characteristics. If choosing the characteristics please be sure to tell us which ones your character displays.

3. Read a book with Venus/Aphrodite as a character OR a book with a genre on Mythology on its GR page OR a love story

4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". Read a book that takes place in America

5. April is also "National Poetry Month". Read a book of poems or a story written in verse

6. April 2 is "Children's Book Day". Read a children's chapter book (from ages 9-12)

7. Read a book with a main character's name who you really like. Can be male or female.

8. Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters.

9. Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

10. Read a book that you've been putting off one that intimidates you for some reason.

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White


message 10: by Mickslibrarian (last edited Apr 04, 2014 06:51PM) (new)

Mickslibrarian 2/10

1. Read a book with a spring scene on the cover OR that takes place in spring

2. Read a book that is 2nd in a series OR a book with a bull or horns on the cover or story OR with a character who displays at least two of Taurus' personality characteristics. If choosing the characteristics please be sure to tell us which ones your character displays.

3. Read a book with Venus/Aphrodite as a character OR a book with a genre on Mythology on its GR page OR a love story

4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". Read a book that takes place in America

5. April is also "National Poetry Month". Read a book of poems or a story written in verse

6. April 2 is "Children's Book Day". Read a children's chapter book (from ages 9-12)

7. Read a book with a main character's name who you really like. Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn April 4 (Penelope)

8. Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters.

9. Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
April 4

10. Read a book that you've been putting off one that intimidates you for some reason.

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Bridgertons, #4) by Julia Quinn


message 11: by Diane L (last edited Apr 23, 2014 06:37AM) (new)

Diane L | 52 comments April Challenge
1 Apr -30 Apr 2014

Finished 21 Apr

Medium: 4-7 books
7 completed

1. April is when Spring comes in full swing. Read a book with a spring scene on the cover OR that takes place in spring

✔2. Aprils's zodiac signs are Aries and Taurus. We will focus on Taurus this month. Persons born under the Taurus sign are dependable, persistent, loyal, patient, generous, stubborn, lazy, possessive,
materialistic and self-indulging.
Read a book with a character who displays at least two of Taurus' personality characteristics.
Dashti is loyal, generous, persistent and dependable.
Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale, 4 Apr

✔3. In Ancient Rome, the months were named after their gods and the month of April was sacred to the goddess Venus (in greek myths: Aphrodite), who was the goddess of love. Read a book with Venus/Aphrodite as a character OR a book with a genre on Mythology on its GR page OR a love story
The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley, 21 Apr

✔4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". Read a book that takes place in America.
Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How It Changed America by John M. Barry, 11 Apr

5. April is also "National Poetry Month". Read a book of poems or a story written in verse

6. April 2 is "Children's Book Day". Read a children's chapter book (from ages 9-12).

✔7. April 9 is "Name Yourself Day". Read a book with a main character's name who you really like.
Alex Sauverin, I named one of my sons Alex.
In This Hospitable Land by Lynmar Brock Jr., 3 Apr

✔8. April 13 is "Scrabble Day". Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters.
TALE
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield, 7 Apr

✔9. April 17 is "Pet Owners Independence Day". Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story
Connie's dog is Arlo and he does play a role in the story.
The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe, 8 Apr

✔10. April 23 is "Take a Chance Day". So take a chance and read a book that you've been putting off one that intimidates you for some reason.
My husband recommended this to me over a year ago. He isn't always a good judge of what I will like, so I've been avoiding it.
Janissaries by Jerry Pournelle, 1 Apr


message 12: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) All Done 5/5 books



Sheila's All Challenges April 2014 Monthly Challenge



April 2014 Monthly Challenge ✔

Levels
Medium~ 4-7 books


2. Aprils's zodiac signs are Aries and Taurus. We will focus on Taurus this month. Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac and is represented by the Bull. Persons born under the Taurus sign are dependable, persistent, loyal, patient, generous, stubborn, lazy, possessive,
materialistic and self-indulging.
Read a book that is second in a series OR a book with a bull or horns on the cover or story OR with a character who displays at least two of Taurus' personality characteristics. If choosing the characteristics please be sure to tell us which ones your character displays.
Friends in High Places by Donna Leon Friends in High Places by Donna Leon
(The MC is persistent and stubborn)

3. In Ancient Rome, the months were named after their gods and the month of April was sacred to the goddess Venus (in greek myths: Aphrodite), who was the goddess of love. Read a book with Venus/Aphrodite as a character OR a book with a genre on Mythology on its GR page OR a love story
204 Rosewood Lane (Cedar Cove, #2) by Debbie Macomber 204 Rosewood Lane by Debbie Macomber
(love story)

4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". Read a book that takes place in America
Fifth Grave Past the Light (Charley Davidson, #5) by Darynda Jones Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones
(Takes place in New Mexico)

8. April 13 is "Scrabble Day". Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters.
When Shadows Fall (A Samantha Owens Novel) by J.T. Ellison When Shadows Fall by J.T. Ellison
(Fall)

9. April 17 is "Pet Owners Independence Day". Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story
Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate (Agatha Raisin, #13) by Donada Peters Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate by Donada Peters (Agatha Raisin #13) ✔
(Agatha has a cat named Shivers)



message 13: by Mickslibrarian (new)

Mickslibrarian 3/10

1. Read a book with a spring scene on the cover OR that takes place in spring

2. Read a book that is 2nd in a series OR a book with a bull or horns on the cover or story OR with a character who displays at least two of Taurus' personality characteristics. If choosing the characteristics please be sure to tell us which ones your character displays.

3. Read a book with Venus/Aphrodite as a character OR a book with a genre on Mythology on its GR page OR a love story

4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". Read a book that takes place in America

5. April is also "National Poetry Month". Worlds Afire by Paul B. Janeczko April 12

6. April 2 is "Children's Book Day". Read a children's chapter book (from ages 9-12)

7. Read a book with a main character's name who you really like. Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn April 4 (Penelope)

8. Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters.

9. Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
April 4

10. Read a book that you've been putting off one that intimidates you for some reason.

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Bridgertons, #4) by Julia Quinn Worlds Afire by Paul B. Janeczko


message 14: by Mickslibrarian (new)

Mickslibrarian 4/10

1. Read a book with a spring scene on the cover OR that takes place in spring

2. Read a book that is 2nd in a series OR a book with a bull or horns on the cover or story OR with a character who displays at least two of Taurus' personality characteristics. If choosing the characteristics please be sure to tell us which ones your character displays.

3. Read a book with Venus/Aphrodite as a character OR a book with a genre on Mythology on its GR page OR a love story

4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". Read a book that takes place in America

5. April is also "National Poetry Month". Worlds Afire by Paul B. Janeczko April 12

6. April 2 is "Children's Book Day". The Finisher by David Baldacci April 13

7. Read a book with a main character's name who you really like. Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn April 4 (Penelope)

8. Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters.

9. Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
April 4

10. Read a book that you've been putting off one that intimidates you for some reason.

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Bridgertons, #4) by Julia Quinn Worlds Afire by Paul B. Janeczko The Finisher by David Baldacci


message 15: by Allison (last edited Apr 23, 2014 12:29PM) (new)

Allison Little late but I'm in for the medium level.


1.) Love Story - Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen 4/13/14

2.) U.S. Setting - The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker (New York) 4/9/14

3.) Name I like - When the Cookie Crumbles by Virginia Lowell (Olivia - MC) 4/7/14

4.) Owns a pet - One Dead Cookie (Cookie Cutter, #4) by Virginia Lowell (Spunky the Yorkie) 4/17/14

~FINISHED - 4/17/14~


message 16: by Megan (last edited Apr 30, 2014 06:07PM) (new)

Megan 7. April 9 is "Name Yourself Day". Read a book with a main character's name who you really like. Can be male or female. The Beautiful and the Cursed 4/30 4* (Ingrid)

8. April 13 is "Scrabble Day". Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters. Dark Witch 4/20 3*

9. April 17 is "Pet Owners Independence Day". Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story Anyone But You 4/28 (3*)

Read:
Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie Dark Witch (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts The Beautiful and the Cursed (The Dispossessed, #1) by Page Morgan


message 17: by Mickslibrarian (last edited May 01, 2014 04:39AM) (new)

Mickslibrarian 10/10

1. Read a book with a spring scene on the cover OR that takes place in spring Into the Wilderness by Sara Donati April 30

2. Read a book that is 2nd in a series Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Extra Credit by Tommy Greenwald April 30

3. Read a book with a love story. To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn April 22

4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". A Death-Struck Year by Makiia Lucier April 21

5. April is also "National Poetry Month". Worlds Afire by Paul B. Janeczko April 12

6. April 2 is "Children's Book Day". The Finisher by David Baldacci April 13

7. Read a book with a main character's name who you really like. Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn April 4 (Penelope)

8. Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters. Little White Duck : a childhood in China by Na Liu April 19

9. Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White April 4

10. Read a book that you've been putting off one that intimidates you for some reason. The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown by Julia Quinn April 21

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Bridgertons, #4) by Julia Quinn Worlds Afire by Paul B. Janeczko The Finisher by David Baldacci Little White Duck a childhood in China by Na Liu The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown (Lady Whistledown, #1) by Julia Quinn A Death-Struck Year by Makiia Lucier To Sir Phillip, With Love (Bridgertons, #5) by Julia Quinn Into the Wilderness by Sara Donati Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Extra Credit (Charlie Joe Jackson, #2) by Tommy Greenwald


message 18: by Trisha (new)

Trisha Yay! finally done!

Post #6

10/10

Read:
Fated (Soul Seekers, #1) by Alyson Noel Nearly Gone by Elle Cosimano Italian Folly (Kissed in Italy, #.5) by Julie Sarff Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2) by Sarah J. Maas This Time Around by Ellie Grace Burning Blue by Paul Griffin Dissever by Tracey Ward Surf's Up, Geronimo! (Geronimo Stilton, #20) by Geronimo Stilton The Ghosts of Ashbury High (Ashbury/Brookfield, #4) by Jaclyn Moriarty The Sound of Letting Go by Stasia Ward Kehoe


message 19: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) very nice Trisha and quite a colorful array of bookcovers as well.


message 20: by Jojobean, Bookworm Challenger (new)

Jojobean | 1584 comments Mod
congrats Trisha


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