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Foreman Paris’ April Challenge

Aloha! I’m headed to Oahu in April, so I thought it would be fun to make my April challenge all Hawaii, all the time.

There are no page minimums required. Re-reads are allowed. Read as many or as few as you’d like. You can also read more than one book for each fact below.

Happy Reading!!


1. Hawaii was the 50th state to join the union. – Read book 5 in a series.
2. Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee. – Read a book with a character that can’t live without coffee or one who works in a coffee shop.
3. There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Vowels: A, E, I, O, U Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W - Read a book with a title that starts with one of those 12 letters.
4. Oahu’s island color is yellow. Read a book with a yellow cover.
5. Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. - Read a book with some kind of royalty in it.
6. One-third of Hawaii’s best surfing beaches are on Oahu. - Read a book with a character who surfs or goes to the beach.
7. Waikiki attracts 72,000 visitors each day. That is 44 percent of all visitors on all of the islands. - Read a book where someone goes on vacation to Hawaii.
8. Honolulu’s first Public Library containing 130 volumes, opened in 1879. Read any book you’d like (bonus points if it is a library book).
9. More people live on the island of Oahu than in the entire state of Alaska. Read a book with a character who lives in Hawaii or an author who lives there.
10. Hawaii is made up of 132 islands, 8 main ones and 124 smaller ones Spell out Hawaii, Oahu or both using author, title or series

Foreman Paris's April Challenge
Begins: 01April16 / Ends: 30April16

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1. Hawaii was the 50th state to join the union. – Read book 5 in a series.

2. Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee. – Read a book with a character that can’t live without coffee or one who works in a coffee shop.

3. There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Vowels: A, E, I, O, U Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W - Title that starts with one of those 12 letters - Peyton Place ✔ – 06Apr16

4. Oahu’s island color is yellow - Yellow cover - ✔ – 27Apr16

5. Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. - Read a book with some kind of royalty in it.

6. One-third of Hawaii’s best surfing beaches are on Oahu. - Read a book with a character who surfs or goes to the beach.

7. Waikiki attracts 72,000 visitors each day. That is 44 percent of all visitors on all of the islands. - Read a book where someone goes on vacation to Hawaii.

8. Honolulu’s first Public Library containing 130 volumes, opened in 1879. Read any book you’d like ( bonus points if it is a library book) - A Library book! - The Country Under My Skin ✔ – 16March16

9. More people live on the island of Oahu than in the entire state of Alaska. Read a book with a character who lives in Hawaii or an author who lives there.

10. Hawaii is made up of 132 islands, 8 main ones and 124 smaller ones Spell out Hawaii, Oahu or both using author, title or series
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A - Alex Haley / Roots: The Saga of an American Family ✔ – 12Apr16
H - HANSEN, Ron / Atticus ✔ – 21Apr16
U

I'd so love to go to Hawaii so I'm going to go there virtually.


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✔1. Hawaii was the 50th state to join the union. – Read book 5 in a series.
Born of Shadows - Sherrilyn Kenyon (The League #5) 4/13

✔3. There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Vowels: A, E, I, O, U Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W - Read a book with a title that starts with one of those 12 letters.
In Too Deep - Tracey Alvarez 4/21

✔4. Oahu’s island color is yellow. Read a book with a yellow cover.
Got Your Number - Stephanie Bond 4/5

✔5. Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. - Read a book with some kind of royalty in it.
The Shadows - J.R. Ward (heroine is a princess) 4/1

✔8. Honolulu’s first Public Library containing 130 volumes, opened in 1879. Read any book you’d like (bonus points if it is a library book).
Fired Up - Jayne Ann Krentz (from the library) 4/13

✔9. More people live on the island of Oahu than in the entire state of Alaska. Read a book with a character who lives in Hawaii or an author who lives there.
Night Marchers - Rebecca Gober (set in Hawaii) 4/25

✔10. Hawaii is made up of 132 islands, 8 main ones and 124 smaller ones Spell out Hawaii, Oahu or both using author, title or series

✔H: The Hotter You Burn - Gena Showalter 4/3
✔A: Silenced - Allison Brennan 4/15
✔W: The Wild Ways - Tanya Huff 4/7
✔A: Feel the Burn - G.A. Aiken 4/13
✔I: If Walls Could Talk - Juliet Blackwell 4/11
✔I: Immortal Ever After - Lynsay Sands 4/27


CHALLENGE COMPLETE

I wanna go to Hawaii, too!
I'm in for this challenge.
books read : 3

1. Hawaii was the 50th state to join the union. – Read book 5 in a series.

2. Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee. – Read a book with a character that can’t live without coffee or one who works in a coffee shop.

3. There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Vowels: A, E, I, O, U Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W - Read a book with a title that starts with one of those 12 letters.
L - Love By Accident 4/10/16 ****

4. Oahu’s island color is yellow. Read a book with a yellow cover.

5. Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. - Read a book with some kind of royalty in it.

6. One-third of Hawaii’s best surfing beaches are on Oahu. - Read a book with a character who surfs or goes to the beach.

7. Waikiki attracts 72,000 visitors each day. That is 44 percent of all visitors on all of the islands. - Read a book where someone goes on vacation to Hawaii.

8. Honolulu’s first Public Library containing 130 volumes, opened in 1879. Read any book you’d like (bonus points if it is a library book). Third Girl 4/65/16 **** (I get bonus points!)

9. More people live on the island of Oahu than in the entire state of Alaska. Read a book with a character who lives in Hawaii or an author who lives there.

10. Hawaii is made up of 132 islands, 8 main ones and 124 smaller ones Spell out Hawaii, Oahu or both using author, title or series
O -
A -
H - The Hunt Ball Mystery 4/3/16 ***
U -

Foreman Paris’ April Challenge
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✔ 3. There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Vowels: A, E, I, O, U Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W - Read a book with a title that starts with one of those 12 letters. About That Night 4/17 ★★★★

✔ 4. Oahu’s island color is yellow. Read a book with a yellow cover. The Becoming 4/16 ✔

✔ 5. Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. - Read a book with some kind of royalty in it. Radiance 4/20 ★★★★★

✔ 8. Honolulu’s first Public Library containing 130 volumes, opened in 1879. Read any book you’d like (bonus points if it is a library book). Wild Card - LIBRARY BOOK 4/3 ★★★★

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1. Hawaii was the 50th state to join the union. – Read book 5 in a series.

2. Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee. – Read a book with a character that can’t live without coffee or one who works in a coffee shop.

3. There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Vowels: A, E, I, O, U Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W - Read a book with a
title that starts with one of those 12 letters.

I -

4. Oahu’s island color is yellow. Read a book with a yellow cover.

5. Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. - Read a book with some kind of royalty in it.

6. One-third of Hawaii’s best surfing beaches are on Oahu. - Read a book with a character who surfs or goes to the beach.

7. Waikiki attracts 72,000 visitors each day. That is 44 percent of all visitors on all of the islands. - Read a book where someone goes on vacation to Hawaii.

8. Honolulu’s first Public Library containing 130 volumes, opened in 1879. Read any book you’d like (bonus points if it is a library book).

9. More people live on the island of Oahu than in the entire state of Alaska. Read a book with a character who lives in Hawaii or an author who lives there.

10. Hawaii is made up of 132 islands, 8 main ones and 124 smaller ones Spell out Hawaii, Oahu or both using author, title or series

H - Hugh Howey
A - Arthur's Tractor: A Fairy Tale with Mechanical Parts
W - Wool
A - Apex
I - Is Mommy?
I - I, Robot

A friend of mine lives in Hawaii, actually. Can't remember which island, though. Wish I could afford to visit Hawaii. The pictures he posts on Facebook are so freaking pretty.

Foreman Paris' April Challenge

Duration: 4/1/16-4/30/16
Progress: 3/10
Progress (#10): 2/4

1. Hawaii was the 50th state to join the union. – Read book 5 in a series.
2. Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee. – Read a book with a character that can’t live without coffee or one who works in a coffee shop.
3. There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Vowels: A, E, I, O, U Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W - Not Otherwise Specified finished 4/3/16
4. Oahu’s island color is yellow. Read a book with a yellow cover.
5. Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. - Howl's Moving Castle finished 4/26/16
6. One-third of Hawaii’s best surfing beaches are on Oahu. - Read a book with a character who surfs or goes to the beach.
7. Waikiki attracts 72,000 visitors each day. That is 44 percent of all visitors on all of the islands. - Read a book where someone goes on vacation to Hawaii.
8. Honolulu’s first Public Library containing 130 volumes, opened in 1879. The Zen of Zombie: (Even) Better Living through the Undead (bonus points) finished 4/4/16
9. More people live on the island of Oahu than in the entire state of Alaska. Read a book with a character who lives in Hawaii or an author who lives there.
10. Hawaii is made up of 132 islands, 8 main ones and 124 smaller ones Spell out Hawaii, Oahu or both using author, title or series
O:
A: An Amish Noel finished 4/14/16
H: The Haunted finished 4/21/16
U:

Duration: 4/1/16-4/30/16
Progress: 0/10
Progress #10: 0/4

1. Hawaii was the 50th state to join the union. – Read book 5 in a series.
2. Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee. – Read a book with a character that can’t live without coffee or one who works in a coffee shop.
3. There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Vowels: A, E, I, O, U Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W - Read a book with a title that starts with one of those 12 letters.
4. Oahu’s island color is yellow. Read a book with a yellow cover.
5. Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. - Read a book with some kind of royalty in it.
6. One-third of Hawaii’s best surfing beaches are on Oahu. - Read a book with a character who surfs or goes to the beach.
7. Waikiki attracts 72,000 visitors each day. That is 44 percent of all visitors on all of the islands.- Read a book where someone goes on vacation to Hawaii.
8. Honolulu’s first Public Library containing 130 volumes, opened in 1879. Read any book you’d like (bonus points if it is a library book).
9. More people live on the island of Oahu than in the entire state of Alaska. Read a book with a character who lives in Hawaii or an author who lives there.
10. Hawaii is made up of 132 islands, 8 main ones and 124 smaller ones Spell out Hawaii, Oahu or both using author, title or series
O
A A Knucklehead in 1920s Alaska
H
U

Foreman Paris April Challenge

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1. Hawaii was the 50th state to join the union. – Read book 5 in a series.
2. Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee. – Read a book with a character that can’t live without coffee or one who works in a coffee shop. Delivered Fast ~ 4/6/16 ~ ★★★★
3. There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Vowels: A, E, I, O, U Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W - Read a book with a title that starts with one of those 12 letters. With All My Soul ~ 4/5/16 ~ ★★★★★
4. Oahu’s island color is yellow. Read a book with a yellow cover. Axel's Pup ~ 4/20/16 ~ ★★★★★
5. Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. - Read a book with some kind of royalty in it. Spice ‘n’ Solace ~ 4/1/16 ~ ★★★★
6. One-third of Hawaii’s best surfing beaches are on Oahu. - Read a book with a character who surfs or goes to the beach. Dirty Heart ~ 4/2/16 ~ ★★★★★
7. Waikiki attracts 72,000 visitors each day. That is 44 percent of all visitors on all of the islands. - Read a book where someone goes on vacation to Hawaii. The Locker Room ~ 4/26/16 ~ ★★
8. Honolulu’s first Public Library containing 130 volumes, opened in 1879. Read any book you’d like (bonus points if it is a library book). Before I Wake ~ 4/2/16 ~ ★★★★★
9. More people live on the island of Oahu than in the entire state of Alaska. Read a book with a character who lives in Hawaii or an author who lives there. Life is Awesome ~ 4/8/16 ~ ★★★
10. Hawaii is made up of 132 islands, 8 main ones and 124 smaller ones Spell out Hawaii, Oahu or both using author, title or series

H - Heidi Cullinan ~ Dirty Laundry ~ 4/3/16 ~ ★★★★★
A - Andrew Grey ~ Heat Under Fire ~ 4/6/16 ~ ★★★
W - Walker, N.R. ~ Spencer Cohen, Book One ~ 4/9/16 ~ ★★★★★
A - Andrew Grey ~ A Lion in Tails ~ 4/6/16 ~ ★★★1/2
I - An Intrepid Trip to Love ~ 4/7/16 ~ ★★★★★
I - Inman, John ~ Serenading Stanley ~ 4/27/16 ~ ★★★★★

Foreman Paris’ April Challenge
April 1 - 30, 2016

I'd love to go to Hawaii (or anywhere with a beach) right now :)

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1. Hawaii was the 50th state to join the union. – Read book 5 in a series.
2. Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee. – Read a book with a character that can’t live without coffee or one who works in a coffee shop.
3. There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Vowels: A, E, I, O, U Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W - Read a book with a title that starts with one of those 12 letters.
4. Oahu’s island color is yellow. Read a book with a yellow cover.
5. Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. - Read a book with some kind of royalty in it.
6. One-third of Hawaii’s best surfing beaches are on Oahu. - Read a book with a character who surfs or goes to the beach.
7. Waikiki attracts 72,000 visitors each day. That is 44 percent of all visitors on all of the islands. - Read a book where someone goes on vacation to Hawaii.
8. Honolulu’s first Public Library containing 130 volumes, opened in 1879. Read any book you’d like (bonus points if it is a library book).
9. More people live on the island of Oahu than in the entire state of Alaska. Read a book with a character who lives in Hawaii or an author who lives there.
10. Hawaii is made up of 132 islands, 8 main ones and 124 smaller ones Spell out Hawaii, Oahu or both using author, title or series

1. Hawaii was the 50th state to join the union. – Read book 5 in a series.
2. Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee. – Read a book with a character that can’t live without coffee or one who works in a coffee shop.
3. There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Vowels: A, E, I, O, U Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W - Read a book with a title that starts with one of those 12 letters. Armada
4. Oahu’s island color is yellow. Read a book with a yellow cover.
5. Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. - Read a book with some kind of royalty in it.
6. One-third of Hawaii’s best surfing beaches are on Oahu. - Read a book with a character who surfs or goes to the beach. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
7. Waikiki attracts 72,000 visitors each day. That is 44 percent of all visitors on all of the islands. - Read a book where someone goes on vacation to Hawaii.
8. Honolulu’s first Public Library containing 130 volumes, opened in 1879. Read any book you’d like (bonus points if it is a library book). The Cuckoo's Calling
9. More people live on the island of Oahu than in the entire state of Alaska. Read a book with a character who lives in Hawaii or an author who lives there.
10. Hawaii is made up of 132 islands, 8 main ones and 124 smaller ones Spell out Hawaii, Oahu or both using author, title or series

Beach, beach, beach!!
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DONE

1. book 5 in a series. Heaven to Betsy 4/27
2. works in a coffee shop. they added a coffee shop to the trading post Looking Through Darkness: A Trading Post Novel 4/17
3. Starts with "I" Ill-Gotten Panes 4/16
4. yellow cover. Clawback 4/4

5. royalty in it. Shadow of the Alchemist 4/1
6. goes to the beach Lucy's Money: A Lucy Ripken Mystery 4/16
7. goes on vacation to Hawaii. Angel Dance 4/1
8. Yay, Libraries!! this is a library book. Rumble on the Bayou 4/20
9. character who lives in Hawaii AND an author who lives there. Torch Ginger Toby Neal 4/22
10. O: (Omega Sector: Critical Response #2) Fully Committed 4/14
A: Antiques to Die For 4/20
H:A Hint of Magic 4/5
U: The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back 4/22

Foreman Paris’ April Challenge
Read 4/4

✔ 3. There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet. Vowels: A, E, I, O, U Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W - Read a book with a title that starts with one of those 12 letters. About That Night 4/17 ★★★★

✔ 4. Oahu’s island color is yellow. Read a book with a yellow cover. The Becoming 4/16 ✔

✔ 5. Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. - Read a book with some kind of royalty in it. Radiance 4/20 ★★★★★

✔ 8. Honolulu’s first Public Library containing 130 volumes, opened in 1879. Read any book you’d like (bonus points if it is a library book). Wild Card - LIBRARY BOOK 4/3 ★★★★

Foreman Assignments — Foreman Paris
April Challenge

April 1–30, 2016
Completed — 35!

Hawaii was the 50th state to join the union ➔ 5th book in a series
Echoes of Scotland Street, Samantha Young – 4/15/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet—Vowels: A, E, I, O, U; Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W ➔ title that starts with one of the 12 letters
Whiskey Prince, Toni Aleo – 4/3/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Natural Evil, Thea Harrison – 4/17/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
The Mistress, Tiffany Reisz – 4/22/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Hook Me, Chelle Bliss – 4/27/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Unfiltered & Unlawful, Payge Gavin – 4/29/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Oahu’s island color is yellow ➔ yellow cover
Saved By A SEAL, Cat Johnson – 4/4/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Never Enough, Lauren Dane – 4/26/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States ➔ some kind of royalty in it
Oracle’s Moon, Thea Harrison – 4/4/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift, Jennifer Ashley – 4/13/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Kiss of a Demon King, Kresley Cole – 4/17/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

One-third of Hawaii’s best surfing beaches are on Oahu ➔ character who surfs or goes to the beach
Say My Name, Julie Kenner – 4/24/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Laid Open, Lauren Dane – 4/29/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Waikiki attracts 72,000 visitors each day—that is 44 percent of all visitors on all of the islands ➔ character goes on vacation to Hawaii
Drawn Together, Lauren Dane – 4/29/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Honolulu’s first Public Library containing 130 volumes, opened in 1879 ➔ any book you’d like (bonus points if it is a library book)
The Deal, Elle Kennedy – 4/6/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
The Darkest Fire, Gena Showalter – 4/8/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Burn & Fallen, Callie Hart – 4/10/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
The Baumgartners Plus One, Selena Kitt – 4/11/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Vagrant, Gemma James – 4/16/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Temptation, Nicole Edwards – 4/19/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Trey, Cat Johnson – 4/21/16 – ✮✮✮✰✰
Vegas Vacation, Crystal Jordont – 4/23/16 – ✮✮✮✰✰
Six Brothers, Lili St. Germain – 4/25/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Five Miles, Lili St. Germain – 4/26/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Four Score, Lili St. Germaint – 4/30/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰



Hawaii is made up of 132 islands, 8 main ones and 124 smaller ones ➔ spell out Hawaii and/or Oahu
Haley Nix — Perfect Soldier: The Complete Story – 4/7/16 – ✮✮✮✰✰
Abigail Roux — Cross & Crown – 4/5/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Whiskey Prince, Toni Aleo – 4/3/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Aleo, Toni — Becoming the Whiskey Princess – 4/5/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Inside Out, Lauren Dane – 4/18/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Iron Horse MC — Exquisite Danger, Ann Mayburn – 4/12/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰


On the Plus Side, Tabitha Vargo – 4/9/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
All Wound Up, Jaci Burton – 4/21/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Harlow, Melanie — Frenched – 4/8/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Urban, Madeleine — Fish & Chips – 4/25/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮