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message 1: by Gisbelle (new)

Gisbelle | 25787 comments *Image to be added*


Duration: April 1st - May 30th, 2016
This thread is for the participants to post their list and progress.

descriptiondescription Only books read during the challenge period are allowed descriptiondescription
(April 1st to May 30th, 2016)

Guidelines
- Read ONE book for each category (10 books in total)
- You don't have to read all ten items, if you don't think you'll be able to finish in time. Please choose based on your reading speed.
- Any genres are acceptable, but since we are a young adult group, please try to include as many young adult books as you can.


message 2: by Gisbelle (new)

Gisbelle | 25787 comments Conditions


1. New Release: read a book released in either April or May 2016. In case the book is not available for you, you can substitute by choosing any book released in 2016.
Popular Books Released in April & May

2. April & May: read a book with BOTH letters A & M anywhere in the title. You may use the series title if you’d like.

3. International Guitar Month (April): read a book that has a guitar on the cover or a book that the main character plays guitar.

4. National Poetry Month (April): read a book in verse.

5. Tell a Lie Day (April 4): read a book with the word " Lie" in the title.

6. Take a Chance Day (April 23): read a book written by a new-to-you author.

7. Foster Care Month (May): read a book with the main character being in foster care.

8. Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2): read a book written by an author whose first initial is the same as one of your siblings'.

9. No Diet Day (May 6): read a book with at least 350 pages.

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day (May 16): read a book with purple cover.

Happy Reading!
Good Luck & Read On!!


message 3: by Allison (last edited May 25, 2016 06:54PM) (new)

Allison Brunskill | 1891 comments Date Started: 4\6
Date Finished:
Completed: 1\10

1. New Release: Paper Princess 4\7 5*

2. April and May: How My Summer Went Up in Flames 4\12 3*

3. National Guitar Month: Girl with Guitar Girl with Guitar 5\25 4*

4. National Poetry Month: Falling For You

5. Tell a Lie Day: The Lie 4\30 4*

6. Take a Chance Day: What You Always Wanted 5\21 2*

7. Foster Care Month: Crash into You 5\17 5*

8. Brothers and Sister's Day: Half-Blood 4\29 3*

9. No Diet Day (418 pages): Crown of Midnight 4\19 4*

10.. Wear Purple for Peace Day: About Last Night5/5 4*


Books Read

Paper Princess (The Royals, #1) by Erin Watt How My Summer Went Up in Flames by Jennifer Salvato Doktorski Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2) by Sarah J. Maas Half-Blood (Covenant, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout The Lie by Karina Halle About Last Night by Belle Aurora Crash into You (Pushing the Limits, #3) by Katie McGarry What You Always Wanted (If Only . . ., #8) by Kristin Rae Girl with Guitar (Kylie Ryans, #1) by Caisey Quinn


message 4: by Amanda (last edited May 30, 2016 04:18AM) (new)

Amanda | 4527 comments Start date: April 1st
End date: May 18th
Read: 10/10

1. New Release: Walk the Edge

2. April & May: A Court of Mist and Fury

3. International Guitar Month: Guitar Notes

4. National Poetry Month: Chasing Brooklyn

5. Tell a Lie Day: If I Lie

6. Take a Chance Day: Uprooted

7. Foster Care Month: Orphan Train

8. Brothers and Sisters Day: The Passion of Dolssa

9. No Diet Day: Under a Painted Sky

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day: Lady Renegades

Finished:
Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee Lady Renegades (Rebel Belle, #3) by Rachel Hawkins If I Lie by Corrine Jackson Guitar Notes by Mary Amato Uprooted by Naomi Novik The Passion of Dolssa by Julie Berry Chasing Brooklyn by Lisa Schroeder Walk the Edge (Thunder Road, #2) by Katie McGarry A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2) by Sarah J. Maas Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline


message 5: by Mandiann (last edited May 29, 2016 07:17PM) (new)

Mandiann (goodreadscommandiann) | 6882 comments Start Date: 1/4
End Date:

7/10

1. New Release: read a book released in either April or May 2016.
A Court of Mist and Fury 5/13 4 stars

2. April & May: read a book with BOTH letters A & M anywhere in the title. You may use the series title if you’d like.
Vivian Apple Needs a Miracle 5/14 3 stars

3. International Guitar Month (April): read a book that has a guitar on the cover or a book that the main character plays guitar.
This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen 5/19 3 stars

4. National Poetry Month (April): read a book in verse.

5. Tell a Lie Day (April 4): read a book with the word " Lie" in the title.
Little White Lies

6. Take a Chance Day (April 23): read a book written by a new-to-you author.
The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy: A Handbook for Girl Geeks 5/7 3 stars

7. Foster Care Month (May): read a book with the main character being in foster care.
Geek Girl or The Shadow Society

8. Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2): read a book written by an author whose first initial is the same as one of your siblings'.
Yellow Brick War by Danielle Paige (D sister) 5/2 2 stars

9. No Diet Day (May 6): read a book with at least 350 pages.
Roots: The Saga of an American Family (912 pages) 5/1 3 stars

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day (May 16): read a book with purple cover.
Lady Renegades (Rebel Belle, #3) by Rachel Hawkins 4/16 2.5 stars


message 6: by Heather (last edited May 29, 2016 03:51AM) (new)

Heather | 158 comments Start Date: April 1
End Date: ???

8/8

1. New Release
Dirty (Dive Bar, #1) by Kylie Scott 4/22 5*

2. April & May
RoomHate by Penelope Ward 5/30 4*

3. International Guitar Month
Effortless (Thoughtless, #2) by S.C. Stephens 4/25 4*

4. National Poetry Month

5. Tell A Lie Day
Black Lies by Alessandra Torre 5/11 5*

6. Take A Chance Day
The Taking (The Taking, #1) by Kimberly Derting 4/12 4*

7. Foster Care Month
Callum & Harper (Sleepless, #1) by Fisher Amelie 5/29 5*

8. Brothers and Sisters Day
A Perfect Ten (Forbidden Men, #5) by Linda Kage 5/20 5*

9. No Diet Day
Velveteen by Daniel Marks 5/26 4*

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day


message 7: by Miodrag ★❥ (last edited Apr 02, 2016 01:20AM) (new)

Miodrag ★❥ | 889 comments Start Date: 01/04/2016
End Date:

0/10

1. New Release: Right
2. April & May: Alice in Zombieland
3. International Guitar Month: Infinity + One
4. National Poetry Month:
5. Tell A Lie Day: My Love Lies Bleeding
6. Take A Chance Day: Love, in English
7. Foster Care Month: Callum & Harper
8. Brothers and Sisters Day: The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (M)
9. No Diet Day: The Moment of Letting Go (432)
10. Wear Purple for Peace Day: Beautiful Creatures

TBR:
Right by Jana Aston Alice in Zombieland (White Rabbit Chronicles, #1) by Gena Showalter Infinity + One by Amy Harmon My Love Lies Bleeding (Drake Chronicles, #1) by Alyxandra Harvey Love, in English (Love, in English, #1) by Karina Halle Callum & Harper (Sleepless, #1) by Fisher Amelie The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer, #1) by Michelle Hodkin The Moment of Letting Go by J.A. Redmerski Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles, #1) by Kami Garcia


message 8: by Emily (last edited May 03, 2016 05:47AM) (new)

Emily (embecks) | 12 comments Start Date:4/1/16
End Date:

8/10

1. New Release: The Queen's Poisoner by Jeff Wheeler

2. April & May: Paranormalcy by Kiersten White ✔ 4/20/16

3. International Guitar Month: Guitar Notes by Mary Amato ✔ 4/1/16

4. National Poetry Month: Poisoned Apples: Poems for You, My Pretty by Christine Hepperman ✔ 4/2/16

5. Tell A Lie Day: Two Lies and a Spy by Kat Carlton

6. Take A Chance Day: A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro ✔ 4/25/16

7. Foster Care Month: My Life with the Walter Boys ✔ 4/7/16

8. Brothers and Sisters Day: R - Wolf By Wolf by Ryan Graudin ✔ 4/6/16

9. No Diet Day: Illuminae by Amie Kaufman ✔ 4/15/16

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day: Beautiful Creatures: The Manga by Kami Garcia ✔ 4/11/16

TBR
The Queen's Poisoner (Kingfountain #1) by Jeff Wheeler Two Lies and a Spy (Two Lies and a Spy, #1) by Kat Carlton

READ
Paranormalcy (Paranormalcy, #1) by Kiersten White Guitar Notes by Mary Amato Poisoned Apples Poems for You, My Pretty by Christine Heppermann A Study in Charlotte (Charlotte Holmes, #1) by Brittany Cavallaro My Life with the Walter Boys (My Life with the Walter Boys #1) by Ali Novak Wolf by Wolf (Wolf by Wolf, #1) by Ryan Graudin Illuminae (The Illuminae Files, #1) by Amie Kaufman Beautiful Creatures The Manga by Kami Garcia


message 9: by Ambs ❤❤ (last edited May 31, 2016 01:05PM) (new)

Ambs ❤❤ (hannonan) | 134 comments #22 Two-Month Reading Challenge (April 1 - May 31)

1. New Release: Published 4.13.16 - Rat Queens, Vol. 3: Demons - Comp. 5.10.16 ★★★★
2. April/May: A Darker Shade of Magic - Comp. 4.13.16 ★★★★
3. Guitar: Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life
4. Poetry:
5. Lie: Lies Beneath - Comp. 5.25.16 ★★★★
6. Take a Chance: The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness - Comp. 5.16.16 ★★★★
7. Foster Care: The Lost Hero
8. Brothers: Levi - Number the Stars by Lois Lowry - Comp. 5.31.16 ★★★★
9. 350 Pages: 355 pages - The Winner's Curse - Comp. 5.23.16 ★★★★
10. Purple for Peace: Fire

TBR:
Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life (Scott Pilgrim, #1) by Bryan Lee O'Malley The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1) by Rick Riordan Fire (Graceling Realm, #2) by Kristin Cashore
Completed:
A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic, #1) by V.E. Schwab Rat Queens, Vol. 3 Demons by Kurtis J. Wiebe The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking, #1) by Patrick Ness The Winner's Curse (The Winner's Trilogy, #1) by Marie Rutkoski Lies Beneath (Lies Beneath, #1) by Anne Greenwood Brown Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

Books subject to change



message 10: by Anna 'Bookbuyer' (new)

Anna 'Bookbuyer' (bookbuyer) 1. New Release: read a book released in either April or May 2016. In case the book is not available for you, you can substitute by choosing any book released in 2016.
Popular Books Released in April & May

2. April & May: read a book with BOTH letters A & M anywhere in the title. You may use the series title if you’d like.

3. International Guitar Month (April): read a book that has a guitar on the cover or a book that the main character plays guitar.

4. National Poetry Month (April): read a book in verse.

5. Tell a Lie Day (April 4): read a book with the word " Lie" in the title.

6. Take a Chance Day (April 23): read a book written by a new-to-you author.

7. Foster Care Month (May): read a book with the main character being in foster care.

8. Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2): read a book written by an author whose first initial is the same as one of your siblings'.

9. No Diet Day (May 6): read a book with at least 350 pages.

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day (May 16): read a book with purple cover.


message 11: by Cara (last edited May 31, 2016 12:37PM) (new)

Cara (caramariew) | 366 comments Books read 10/10

1. New Release: Princess Between Worlds 3* 5/11

2. April & May: Another Fine Myth 4* 4/4

3. International Guitar Month: Guitar Notes 4* 5/19

4. National Poetry Month: Love That Dog 4* 5/2

5. Tell a Lie Day: Thief of Lies 3* 4/17

6. Take a Chance Day: A Study in Charlotte 4* 5/14

7. Foster Care Month: Time Stoppers 2* 5/1

8. Brothers and Sisters Day: The Hollow Boy 4* 5/30

9. No Diet Day: Awake at Dawn 3* 5/15

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day: It Takes a Witch 3* 5/5
_________________________________________________
Another Fine Myth (Myth Adventures, #1) by Robert Asprin Thief of Lies (Library Jumpers, #1) by Brenda Drake Time Stoppers by Carrie Jones Love That Dog (Jack, #1) by Sharon Creech It Takes a Witch (A Wishcraft Mystery, #1) by Heather Blake Princess Between Worlds (Wide-Awake Princess, #5) by E.D. Baker A Study in Charlotte (Charlotte Holmes, #1) by Brittany Cavallaro Awake at Dawn (Shadow Falls, #2) by C.C. Hunter Guitar Notes by Mary Amato The Hollow Boy (Lockwood & Co. #3) by Jonathan Stroud


message 12: by Jenn (last edited May 30, 2016 03:00AM) (new)

Jenn Sternshein (bookdorkjenn) | 411 comments Started 3/1
Completed 7/10

1. New Release: Paper Princess (The Royals, #1) by Erin Watt (5/29 5*)

2. April & May: Misbehaving(4/11 4*)

3. International Guitar Month: Infinity + One by Amy Harmon

4. National Poetry Month: Tilt by Ellen Hopkins

5. Tell a Lie Day:Perfect Lie(4/21 4*)

6. Take a Chance Day: Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1) by Rachel Hawkins (4/16 4*)

7. Foster Care Month Crash into You (Pushing the Limits, #3) by Katie McGarry (5/10 5*)

8. Brothers and Sisters Day: Broken Wings (Hidden Wings, #2) by Cameo Renae byCameo Renae(4/28 3*)(sister's name Corinna)

9. No Diet Day: read a book with at least 350 pages. Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1) by Sarah J. Maas (432 pgs)(4/23 5*)

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day: A Whole New World (A Twisted Tale, #1) by Liz Braswell


message 13: by Miodrag ★❥ (new)

Miodrag ★❥ | 889 comments I just want to ask something, can this book Callum & Harper (Sleepless, #1) by Fisher Amelie count for #7?


message 14: by ☆☆Hannah☆☆, The Book Junkie (last edited May 28, 2016 05:15PM) (new)

☆☆Hannah☆☆ | 6935 comments  photo gg65906380_zps93aad86b.jpg


Start Date: April 1, 2016
End Date: May 31, 2016


1. The Crown (The Selection, #5) by Kiera Cass  photo checkmark_zpsb6666672.png

2. Shadow Demons (Peachville High Demons, #4) by Sarra Cannon  photo checkmark_zpsb6666672.png

3. Far from You by Lisa Schroeder  photo checkmark_zpsb6666672.png

4. Gone Fishing A Novel in Verse by Tamera Will Wissinger  photo checkmark_zpsb6666672.png

5. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty  photo checkmark_zpsb6666672.png

6. A Witch's Memory (The Council, #1) by J.C. Isabella  photo checkmark_zpsb6666672.png

7. A French Girl in New York (The French Girl #1) by Anna Adams  photo checkmark_zpsb6666672.png

8. Tempestuous (Wondrous Strange, #3) by Lesley Livingston  photo checkmark_zpsb6666672.png

9. Mirage (Winterhaven, #2) by Kristi Cook  photo checkmark_zpsb6666672.png

10. The Light Tamer (The Light Tamer, #1) by Devyn Dawson  photo checkmark_zpsb6666672.png


10/10


message 15: by Anna 'Bookbuyer' (new)

Anna 'Bookbuyer' (bookbuyer) Does it specifically have to be foster kids or can it include: Orphans, Adults who were in foster care, kids taken from their homes for some reason or other, kid that should be put in foster care since their parents are unfit?


message 16: by ❤ Aly ❤ (new)

❤ Aly ❤ | 548 comments I would like to participate, however I can't fulfill one of them since I don't have any siblings..


message 17: by Anna 'Bookbuyer' (new)

Anna 'Bookbuyer' (bookbuyer) Aly wrote: "I would like to participate, however I can't fulfill one of them since I don't have any siblings.."

Maybe you could do like a cousin or a friend that is like a sibling???


message 18: by ❤ Aly ❤ (new)

❤ Aly ❤ | 548 comments Bookbuyer wrote: "Aly wrote: "I would like to participate, however I can't fulfill one of them since I don't have any siblings.."

Maybe you could do like a cousin or a friend that is like a sibling???"


Maybe..


message 19: by Sarah (last edited Jun 01, 2016 07:33PM) (new)

Sarah Goodner (sarahgoodner) | 299 comments Start date: 4/1/16
End date:
Read: 8/10

1. New Release: The Raven King 5/17 (5*)
2. April & May: My Brilliant Friend 5/13 (2*)
3. International Guitar Month: Sing You Home 5/19 (3.5*)
4. National Poetry Month: Crank 4/20 (4*)
5. Tell a Lie Day: Telling Lies for Fun & Profit
6. Take a Chance Day: How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist 4/6 (3*)
7. Foster Care Month: The Jungle Book
8. Brothers and Sisters Day: Ruthless 4/17 (3*)
9. No Diet Day: Unforgiven 5/1 (3*)
10. Wear Purple for Peace Day: Beautiful Creatures 6/1 (4*)

Completed:
How God Changes Your Brain Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist by Andrew B. Newberg Ruthless (Pretty Little Liars, #10) by Sara Shepard Crank (Crank, #1) by Ellen Hopkins Unforgiven (Fallen, #5) by Lauren Kate My Brilliant Friend (The Neapolitan Novels, #1) by Elena Ferrante The Raven King (The Raven Cycle, #4) by Maggie Stiefvater Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles #1) by Kami Garcia


message 20: by Donna (last edited Apr 10, 2016 09:30PM) (new)

Donna (dkflynn33) | 35 comments Duration: April-May
Books read: 4/10

1. New Release
2. April & May The Dream Travelers' Society4/1/16
3. International Guitar Month
4. National Poetry Month
5. Tell A Lie Day
6. Take A Chance Day Training Their Mate4/4/16
7. Foster Care Month
8. Brothers and Sisters Day Witch Is When It All Began4/4/16
9. No Diet Day Lara4/10/16
10. Wear Purple for Peace Day


message 21: by Dezra (last edited Apr 15, 2016 02:31AM) (new)

Dezra Bennett (dezra_bennett) | 652 comments Start Date: 04/01/16
End Date:
Books Read: 3/10

1. New Release: The Crown
The Crown (The Selection, #5) by Kiera Cass

2. April & May: A Monster Calls
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

3. International Guitar Month: Glass Houses 4/8 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Glass Houses (The Morganville Vampires, #1) by Rachel Caine

4. National Poetry Month: Tricks
Tricks (Tricks, #1) by Ellen Hopkins

5. Tell A Lie Day: Lying Out Loud
Lying Out Loud by Kody Keplinger

6. Take A Chance Day: Emmy & Oliver 4/7 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway

7. Foster Care Month: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 4/15 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) by J.K. Rowling

8. Brothers and Sisters Day: The Heir
The Heir (The Selection, #4) by Kiera Cass

9. No Diet Day: Walk the Edge
Walk the Edge (Thunder Road, #2) by Katie McGarry

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day: Nightmares!
Nightmares! (Nightmares!, #1) by Jason Segel

Completed:


message 22: by Cheryl (last edited May 23, 2016 08:45PM) (new)

Cheryl (cawils_99) | 153 comments Books read 10/10

1. New Release: The Crown 5/15 ***

2. April & May: On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God 4/3 ***

3. International Guitar Month: Guitar Notes 4/22****

4. National Poetry Month: Make Lemonade 5/2 ***

5. Tell a Lie Day: Pretty Little Liars 4/20 ***

6. Take a Chance Day: Geek Girl by Holly Smale 4/9 ****

7. Foster Care Month: My Life with the Walter Boys 4/30***

8. Brothers and Sisters Day: The Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy 4/17****

9. No Diet Day: read a book with at least 350 pages. The Queen of the Tearling 5/19****

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day: Mothership 5/23****

On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God (Confessions of Georgia Nicolson, #2) by Louise Rennison Geek Girl (Geek Girl, #1) by Holly Smale Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, #1) by Sara Shepard The Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy by Kate Hattemer Guitar Notes by Mary Amato My Life with the Walter Boys (My Life with the Walter Boys #1) by Ali Novak Make Lemonade (Make Lemonade, #1) by Virginia Euwer Wolff The Crown (The Selection, #5) by Kiera Cass The Queen of the Tearling (The Queen of the Tearling, #1) by Erika Johansen Mothership (Ever-Expanding Universe, #1) by Martin Leicht


message 23: by Lynn (last edited May 31, 2016 09:15AM) (new)

Lynn Well I haven't done one of these in a long while and decided that I missed it, so I'm in :)

1. New Release
The Unexpected Everything, May 10th, 4 Stars

2. April & May
Nimona, May 31st, 5 Stars

3. International Guitar Month
Forever My Girl, May 31st, 4 Stars

4. National Poetry Month
Guitar Notes, May 15th, 4 Stars

5. Tell A Lie Day
Lies We Tell Ourselves, May 23rd, 2 Stars

6. Take A Chance Day
All the Rage, April 29th, 3 Stars

7. Foster Care Month
Stars Above, April 28th, 4 Stars

8. Brothers and Sisters Day
Dirty, April 19th, 5 Stars

9. No Diet Day
Salt to the Sea, April 13th, April 13th, 5 Stars

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day
The Book of Broken Hearts, May 19th, 4 Stars

The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson Nimona by Noelle Stevenson Forever My Girl (The Beaumont Series, #1) by Heidi McLaughlin Guitar Notes by Mary Amato Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley All the Rage by Courtney Summers Stars Above (The Lunar Chronicles, #4.5) by Marissa Meyer Dirty (Dive Bar, #1) by Kylie Scott Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys The Book of Broken Hearts by Sarah Ockler


message 24: by Leah (last edited May 28, 2016 08:27AM) (new)

Leah 10/10

1. New Release:
Summerlost by Ally Condie

2. April & May:
A Noble Masquerade (Hawthorne House, #1) by Kristi Ann Hunter

3. International Guitar Month (April):
Guitar Notes by Mary Amato

4. National Poetry Month (April):
Gone Fishing A Novel in Verse by Tamera Will Wissinger

5. Tell a Lie Day (April 4):
Two Lies and a Spy (Two Lies and a Spy, #1) by Kat Carlton

6. Take a Chance Day (April 23):
A French Girl in New York (The French Girl #1) by Anna Adams

7. Foster Care Month (May):
The Wedding Chapel by Rachel Hauck

8. Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2):
Barefoot Summer (Chapel Spring #1) by Denise Hunter

9. No Diet Day (May 6):
Picture Perfect (Weddings by Design, #1) by Janice Thompson

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day (May 16):
The Crown (The Selection, #5) by Kiera Cass


message 25: by Meliss (last edited May 15, 2016 12:04AM) (new)

Meliss (books-are-better) | 91 comments Start Date: 4/1/16
End Date: TBD

Read: 6/10

Exit, Pursued by a Bear by E.K. Johnston The Winner's Kiss (The Winner's Trilogy, #3) by Marie Rutkoski Booked by Kwame Alexander The Last Boy and Girl in the World by Siobhan Vivian A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2) by Sarah J. Maas The Fall of Butterflies by Andrea Portes

1. New Release: The Last Boy and Girl in the World (4/27)

2. April & May: A Court of Mist and Fury (5/8)

3. International Guitar Month (April):

4. National Poetry Month (April): Booked (4/15)

5. Tell a Lie Day (April 4): Seven Ways We Lie

6. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Exit, Pursued by a Bear (4/3)

7. Foster Care Month (May): The Shadow Society

8. Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2) (A): The Fall of Butterflies (5/14)

9. No Diet Day (May 6): The Winner's Kiss (4/9)

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day (May 16): The Girl Who Fell


message 26: by Maddie (last edited May 21, 2016 03:30AM) (new)

Maddie (maddisonbruce) | 12196 comments 1. New Release: read a book released in either April or May 2016. In case the book is not available for you, you can substitute by choosing any book released in 2016.
Chasing Spring by R.S. Grey

2. April & May: read a book with BOTH letters A & M anywhere in the title. You may use the series title if you’d like.
The Maze of Bones (The 39 Clues, #1) by Rick Riordan

3. International Guitar Month (April): read a book that has a guitar on the cover or a book that the main character plays guitar.

4. National Poetry Month (April): read a book in verse.

5. Tell a Lie Day (April 4): read a book with the word " Lie" in the title.

6. Take a Chance Day (April 23): read a book written by a new-to-you author.
Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1) by Sarah J. Maas

7. Foster Care Month (May): read a book with the main character being in foster care.
The Assassin's Blade The Throne of Glass Novellas by Sarah J. Maas
8. Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2): read a book written by an author whose first initial is the same as one of your siblings'.
Finding Cinderella (Hopeless, #2.5) by Colleen Hoover

9. No Diet Day (May 6): read a book with at least 350 pages.
The 5th Wave (The 5th Wave, #1) by Rick Yancey

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day (May 16): read a book with purple cover.
The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan


message 27: by Trisha, lives on coffee (last edited May 31, 2016 06:20PM) (new)

Trisha | 30284 comments Start Date: 4/1
Completed: 5/12

8/8


1. New Release: read a book released in either April or May 2016.
The Raven King (The Raven Cycle, #4) by Maggie Stiefvater 5/12

2. April & May: read a book with BOTH letters A & M anywhere in the title. You may use the series title if you’d like.
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke 5/1

3. International Guitar Month (April): read a book that has a guitar on the cover or a book that the main character plays guitar.
Lying Season (Experiment in Terror, #4) by Karina Halle (Dex) 4/26

6. Take a Chance Day (April 23): read a book written by a new-to-you author.
Stars (Wendy Darling, #1) by Colleen Oakes 4/10

7. Foster Care Month (May): read a book with the main character being in foster care.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5) by J.K. Rowling 4/17

8. Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2): read a book written by an author whose first initial is the same as one of your siblings'.
Sibling: Aaron
Untamed (Splintered, #3.5) by A.G. Howard 4/28
by A.G. Howard
9. No Diet Day (May 6): read a book with at least 350 pages.
The Hunted (The Enemy #6) by Charlie Higson 4/7
pages: 440 pages

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day (May 16):
Their Fractured Light (Starbound, #3) by Amie Kaufman 4/14


message 28: by ❤ Aly ❤ (last edited May 20, 2016 10:54AM) (new)

❤ Aly ❤ | 548 comments Goal:10
Completed: 2

1. New Release: read a book released in either April or May 2016. In case the book is not available for you, you can substitute by choosing any book released in 2015.
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

2. April & May: read a book with BOTH letters A & M anywhere in the title. You may use the series title if you’d like.
Marked (House of Night, #1) by P.C. Cast


3. International Guitar Month (April): read a book that has a guitar on the cover or a book that the main character plays guitar.

4. National Poetry Month (April): read a book in verse.

5. Tell a Lie Day (April 4): read a book with the word " Lie" in the title.
The Lying Game (The Lying Game, #1) by Sara Shepard

6. Take a Chance Day (April 23): read a book written by a new-to-you author.
What's Left of Me (The Hybrid Chronicles, #1) by Kat Zhang

7. Foster Care Month (May): read a book with the main character being in foster care.

One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt or The Shadow Society (The Shadow Society #1) by Marie Rutkoski

8. Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2): read a book written by an author whose first initial is the same as one of your siblings'.

9. No Diet Day (May 6): read a book with at least 350 pages.
Cress (The Lunar Chronicles, #3) by Marissa Meyer

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day (May 16): read a book with purple cover.


message 29: by Drishti (new)

Drishti (drishti_ohri) | 380 comments Date started: 4/1
Date completed:
Books read : 0/10

1. New Release:

2. April & May:

3. International Guitar Month:

4. National Poetry Month:

5. Tell a Lie Day:

6. Take a Chance Day:

7. Foster Care Month:

8. Brothers and Sisters Day:

9. No Diet Day: read a book with at least 350 pages.

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day:


message 30: by Vicki (last edited May 29, 2016 01:56AM) (new)

Vicki (goodreadscomboobooper49) | 31156 comments Start Date: 04/01
Completed: TBD


7/10

1. New Release: Reign of Shadows 05/26 (4 stars)

2. April & May: read a book with BOTH letters A & M anywhere in the title. You may use the series title if you’d like.
You Are So Undead to Me 04/28 (2.5 stars)

3. International Guitar Month (April): read a book that has a guitar on the cover or a book that the main character plays guitar.
Never Say Never 05/24 (3 stars)

4. National Poetry Month (April): read a book in verse.

5. Tell a Lie Day (April 4): read a book with the word " Lie" in the title.
Dangerous Lies

6. Take a Chance Day (April 23): read a book written by a new-to-you author.
The Rest of Us Just Live Here 05/15 (3 stars)

7. Foster Care Month (May): read a book with the main character being in foster care.
Breaking the Rules

8. Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2): read a book written by an author whose first initial is the same as one of your siblings'.
Phoenix Overture by Jodi Meadows 05/12 (4 stars)
(my siblings: Janice, Judy, Jon...take your pick lol)

9. No Diet Day (May 6): read a book with at least 350 pages.
The Girl Who Fell 05/11 (4 stars)

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day (May 16): read a book with purple cover.
Seraphina 04/28 (5 stars)

Books Completed:

Seraphina (Seraphina, #1) by Rachel Hartman You Are So Undead to Me (Megan Berry, #1) by Stacey Jay The Girl Who Fell by Shannon M. Parker Phoenix Overture (Newsoul, #2.5) by Jodi Meadows The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness Never Say Never (Never Knights, #1) by Kailin Gow Reign of Shadows (Reign of Shadows, #1) by Sophie Jordan


message 31: by Sarah B (last edited Apr 04, 2016 06:41PM) (new)

Sarah B (sab55) Books read 0/10

1. New Release: The Rose & the Dagger

2. April & May: A Court of Mist and Fury

3. International Guitar Month:

4. National Poetry Month:

5. Tell a Lie Day:

6. Take a Chance Day: Red Rising

7. Foster Care Month:

8. Brothers and Sisters Day:

9. No Diet Day: Mortal Heart

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day:

Completed:
Mortal Heart (His Fair Assassin, #3) by Robin LaFevers


message 32: by Ahominecchi (last edited May 31, 2016 01:20AM) (new)

Ahominecchi | 3 comments Since I didn't finish all 10 books last challenge I'll go for 7 this time.

1. New Release (released in 2016): Collared
2. April & May: Rosemary's Baby
5. Tell a Lie Day (April 4): Big Little Lies
6. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Insanity (Mad in Wonderland)
8. Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2): Ensnared
9. No Diet Day (May 6): Sweet Filthy Boy
10. Wear Purple for Peace Day (May 16): Carnelian


message 33: by Meri Kate (last edited May 13, 2016 09:39AM) (new)

Meri Kate (booksandsunshine) | -18 comments Start Date: 04/01
Finish Date: TBA

1/10


1. New Release: read a book released in either April or May 2016. A Court of Mist and Fury

2. April & May: read a book with BOTH letters A & M anywhere in the title. You may use the series title if you’d like.

3. International Guitar Month (April): read a book that has a guitar on the cover or a book that the main character plays guitar.

4. National Poetry Month (April): read a book in verse.

5. Tell a Lie Day (April 4): read a book with the word " Lie" in the title.

6. Take a Chance Day (April 23): read a book written by a new-to-you author.

7. Foster Care Month (May): read a book with the main character being in foster care.

8. Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2): read a book written by an author whose first initial is the same as one of your siblings'.

9. No Diet Day (May 6): read a book with at least 350 pages.

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day (May 16): read a book with purple cover.


message 34: by Miriam (last edited May 22, 2016 07:55PM) (new)

Miriam Passman (onetwigleekeber3) | 402 comments 1. New Release: read a book released in either April or May 2016. In case the book is not available for you, you can substitute by choosing any book released in 2016.
Popular Books Released in April & May Lady Midnight (The Dark Artifices, #1) by Cassandra Clare completed: may 14th

2. April & May: read a book with BOTH letters A & M anywhere in the title. You may use the series title if you’d like. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children, #1) by Ransom Riggs completed: April 19th

3. International Guitar Month (April): read a book that has a guitar on the cover or a book that the main character plays guitar.
Dirty Little Secret by Jennifer Echols
4. National Poetry Month (April): read a book in verse. Glass (Crank, #2) by Ellen Hopkins

5. Tell a Lie Day (April 4): read a book with the word " Lie" in the title. Dangerous Lies by Becca Fitzpatrick

6. Take a Chance Day (April 23): read a book written by a new-to-you author. Splintered (Splintered, #1) by A.G. Howard completed: May 22

7. Foster Care Month (May): read a book with the main character being in foster care.

8. Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2): read a book written by an author whose first initial is the same as one of your siblings'. Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen

9. No Diet Day (May 6): read a book with at least 350 pages. Life and Death Twilight Reimagined by Stephenie Meyer

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day (May 16): read a book with purple cover. The Girl at Midnight (The Girl at Midnight, #1) by Melissa Grey


message 35: by [deleted user] (last edited Apr 27, 2016 06:20PM) (new)

✔︎1. New Release: read a book released in either April or May 2016. In case the book is not available for you, you can substitute by choosing any book released in 2016.The Thief's Daughter~published on May 31,2016 but I had an ARC copy through NetGalley of it!


✔︎2. April & May: read a book with BOTH letters A & M anywhere in the title. You may use the series title if you’d like.
The Fifth of March: A Story of the Boston Massacre

✔︎3. International Guitar Month (April): read a book that has a guitar on the cover or a book that the main character plays guitar.The House of the Scorpion

4. National Poetry Month (April): read a book in verse.

5. Tell a Lie Day (April 4): read a book with the word " Lie" in the title.

✔︎6. Take a Chance Day (April 23): read a book written by a new-to-you author: The Knife of Never Letting Go

✔︎7. Foster Care Month (May): read a book with the main character being in foster care.
The Girl Who Played with Fire

✔︎8. Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2): read a book written by an author whose first initial is the same as one of your siblings'. Sins of the Father by Jamie Canosa (My brother's name is Joni...)

✔︎9. No Diet Day (May 6): read a book with at least 350 pages.The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day (May 16): read a book with purple cover.


message 36: by Heather (new)

Heather | 158 comments Is there still going to be the challenge tracker thing at the top of the main page still? I always like to keep updating it. :)


message 37: by Trisha, lives on coffee (last edited Apr 10, 2016 07:20PM) (new)

Trisha | 30284 comments Yes, I'm so sorry! ADDED!
Let me know if there is anything wrong with it!


message 38: by Heather (new)

Heather | 158 comments Thanks Trisha!!


message 39: by Jess (new)

Jess I'm starting a little late so I'll go for 7/10!
1. The Rose & the Dagger (The Wrath & the Dawn, #2) by Renee Ahdieh
2. Dreamland  by Sarah Dessen
4. Rumble by Ellen Hopkins
6. Schizo by Nic Sheff
8. Falling into Place by Amy Zhang
9. The Wrath & the Dawn (The Wrath & the Dawn, #1) by Renee Ahdieh
10. Tonight the Streets Are Ours by Leila Sales


message 40: by Jess (new)

Jess Actually, how much leeway is given regarding the word "lie" in the title? Is Pretty Little Liars okay for #5?


message 41: by Trisha, lives on coffee (new)

Trisha | 30284 comments I was pretty loose with it too! I went with Liars, Inc.
:)


message 42: by Alberto (new)

Alberto (albertobalderass) | 564 comments 1. New Release: Demigods & Magicians: Percy and Annabeth Meet the Kanes.
2. April & May: The Face on the Milk Carton.
3. International Guitar Month: Changeling.
4. National Poetry Month: Impulse.
5. Tell a Lie Day: The First Lie.
6. Take a Chance Day: Ink and Bone.
7. Foster Care Month: My Life with the Walter Boys.
8. Brothers and Sisters Day: Dubliners.
9. No Diet Day: Hollow City.
10. Wear Purple for Peace Day: Beautiful Creatures: The Manga.


message 43: by Chelsea (last edited Apr 30, 2016 07:12AM) (new)

Chelsea Morrison (chelsealouise07) I'm starting super late, but I'm going to use any books that I read in April that fill the categories!

Finish Date: May 31, 2016
Completed: 3/10

1. New Release:
2. April & May: First Test [Protector of the Small] 4.23.16 ★★★★★
3. International Guitar Month:
4. National Poetry Month:
5. Tell a Lie Day:
6. Take a Chance Day: The Dark Hills Divide [Patrick Carman] 4.29.16 ★★★★★
7. Foster Care Month:
8. Brothers and Sisters Day:
9. No Diet Day: Dragon Rider [523 pages] 4.24.16 ★★★★
10. Wear Purple for Peace Day:

Books Read:
The Dark Hills Divide (The Land of Elyon, #1) by Patrick Carman Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke First Test (Protector of the Small, #1) by Tamora Pierce


message 44: by Trisha, lives on coffee (new)

Trisha | 30284 comments Aly wrote: "I would like to participate, however I can't fulfill one of them since I don't have any siblings.."

then I would say to just choose your own challenge! :)


message 45: by Jade (last edited May 15, 2016 09:44PM) (new)

Jade Diamond (jadediamond) | 26 comments 5/10

New Release: read a book released in either April or May 2016. In case the book is not available for you, you can substitute by choosing any book released in 2016

April & May: read a book with BOTH letters A & M anywhere in the title. You may use the series title if you’d like - Past Midnight

International Guitar Month (April): read a book that has a guitar on the cover or a book that the main character plays guitar

National Poetry Month (April): read a book in verse - The Realm of Possibility

Tell a Lie Day (April 4): read a book with the word " Lie" in the title.

Take a Chance Day (April 23): read a book written by a new-to-you author - Alaska

Foster Care Month (May): read a book with the main character being in foster care.

Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2): read a book written by an author whose first initial is the same as one of your siblings' - Petals on the Wind

No Diet Day (May 6): read a book with at least 350 pages - [cover:Fangirl|16068905]

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day (May 16): read a book with purple cover.

Read: Past Midnight (Past Midnight, #1) by Mara Purnhagen The Realm of Possibility by David Levithan Alaska by Sue Saliba Petals on the Wind (Dollanganger, #2) by V.C. Andrews Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell


message 46: by Cheryl (last edited May 31, 2016 06:27PM) (new)

Cheryl (cawils_99) | 153 comments I finished :)
Cheryl Wilson Books read 10/10

1. New Release: The Crown 5/15 ***

2. April & May: On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God 4/3 ***

3. International Guitar Month: Guitar Notes 4/22****

4. National Poetry Month: Make Lemonade 5/2 ***

5. Tell a Lie Day: Pretty Little Liars 4/20 ***

6. Take a Chance Day: Geek Girl by Holly Smale 4/9 ****

7. Foster Care Month: My Life with the Walter Boys 4/30***

8. Brothers and Sisters Day: The Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy 4/17****

9. No Diet Day: read a book with at least 350 pages. The Queen of the Tearling 5/19****

10. Wear Purple for Peace Day: Mothership 5/23****


message 47: by Karen (new)

Karen | 153 comments Completed: 9/10

1. New Release: Dirty: 04/26/16- ★★★★
2. April & May:Reaper's Legacy (Reaper's MC #2): 04/10/16- ★★★★
3. International Guitar Month: Lead: 04/01/16- ★★★★
4. National Poetry Month: William Wilson: 04/14/16- ★★★★
5. Tell a Lie Day:
6. Take a Chance Day: Two Kinds: 05/05/16- ★★
7. Foster Care Month: Reaper's Stand: 04/03/16-★★★★
8. Brothers and Sisters Day: Rock the Heart: 05/03/16-★★★
9. No Diet Day: Crown of Midnight: 04/15/16-★★★★★
10. Wear Purple for Peace Day: Reaper's Fall: 04/14/16-★★★★


message 48: by Anna 'Bookbuyer' (new)

Anna 'Bookbuyer' (bookbuyer) Are we going to have a 23rd Two Month Challenge?


message 49: by Trisha, lives on coffee (new)

Trisha | 30284 comments We are!! Jacquelyn is working on it and it should be posted soon :)

I know, I'm excited to see the new one too!!


message 50: by Anna 'Bookbuyer' (new)

Anna 'Bookbuyer' (bookbuyer) Yay!!! :)


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