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{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique Holidays
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Level Two: 10/6+ tasks
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Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
The Last House Guest Megan Miranda 5/12/20
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
The Killing Hour Lisa Gardner 5/6/20
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
A Merciful Secret Kendra Elliot 5/7/20
The Summer of Sunshine and Margot Susan Mallery 5/10/20
In Five Years Rebecca Serle 5/11/20
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
- Read a book with a green cover.
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Unsteady Elizabeth York 5/17/20
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
Paige's Turn Jennifer Peel 5/8/20
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysLevel Two: 10/6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
Temporary Wife Temptation by Jayci Lee 5/20
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
Off the Hook by Laura Drewry 5/5
"I wouldn't trade a good hamburger for anything in the world" loc 968
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
Springtime at Hope Cottage by Annie Rains 5/6
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
The Big Finish by Brooke Fossey 5/8
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
Motorhomes, Maps, & Murder by Tonya Kappes 5/1
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
The Dragon Finds Forever by Kristen Painter 5/2
Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Relic by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child 5/8
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
Fall from Grace: The Truth and Tragedy of "Shoeless Joe" Jackson by Tim Hornbaker 5/15
- Read a book with a green cover.
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
Things in Jars by Jess Kidd 5/7
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
Fatal Consequences by Marie Force 5/1
I'm in!Level 2: 6+ tasks
12 out of 24
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique Holidays
Duration: May 1-31, 2020
Levels:
Level One: 2-5 tasks
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
The Master of Go Yasunari Kawabata 5-7-20 (Japanese)
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
++++National Hamburger Month
++ Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
Inside Out Ann M. Martin 5-9-20 at 69%: "...James ate some hamburger and carrots..."
++ Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
What's So Funny About Getting Old Ed Fischer 5-8-20 (Ed = E)
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
The Good, the Bad, and the Emus Donna Andrews 5-1-20 (Annabelle & Cordelia, both in their 80's)
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
++++Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
Thomas Gray: Philosopher Cat Philip J. Davis 5-3-20 (The professor MC)
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
++++National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Jumble® Explosion: A Puzzle Boom
5-5-20 (the car in the small picture)Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
++++Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
Elders Ryan McIlvain 5-9-20 (Passos is Brazilian)
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
++++Frog Jumping Day
++Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff Paul Galdone 5-8-20 (the three billy GOats gRufF)
++ Read a book with a green cover.
Chained Eileen Brady
5-4-20 ++++Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Idriss and His Marble René Gouichoux 5-1-20 (loving mother)
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
++++Be a Millionaire Day
++Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
Penned Eileen Brady 5-8-20 (Jasper Rudin)
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
++++On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
Unthinkable: What the World's Most Extraordinary Brains Can Teach Us About Our Own Helen Thomson 5-7-20
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
finishedNational Hamburger Month
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
Lion in the Valley - Elizabeth Peters - 5/4/2020
Lost Roses - Martha Kelly Hall - 5/11/2020
The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World’s Happiest Country - Helen Russell - 5/15/2020
Death at the Workhouse - Emily Organ - 5/18/2020
In the Presence of the Enemy - Elizabeth George - 5/20/2020
Mrs. Jeffries and the One Who Got Away - Emily Brightwell - 5/24/2020
Before We Were Strangers - Brenda Novak - 5/31/2020
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
A Dark and Stormy Murder - Julia Buckley - 5/21/2020
The Secrets Between Us - Thrity Umrigar - 5/25/2020
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
The Endless Beach - Jenny Colgan -5/9/2020
Love Anthony - Lisa Genova - 5/30/2020
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Firestorm - Nevada Barr - 5/21/2020 - Fire
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
Stiff Suit - Tawna Fenske - 5/23/2020
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
Lady by Chance - Cheryl Bolen - 5/4/2020
An Unwelcome Guest - Emily Organ - 5/11/2020
Behind Closed Doors- B.A. Paris - 5/27/2020
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysDuration: May 1-31, 2020
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
Harper Lin Cremas, Christmas Cookies, and Crooks 5/7/20
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
No Cats Allowed Miranda James 5/23/20. Charlie Harris is 52 (referenced in the book as 2 years past a half century)
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Poirot's Early Cases. Agatha Christie. 5/16/20
Granny Bares It All. Harper Lin 5/20/20
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
- Read a book with a green cover.
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
Murder of a Sleeping Beauty. Denise Swanson 5/18/20 Charlie, Skye's godfather
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**Read a book set in England.
The Magician's Nephew. C.S. Lewis 5/5/20
**Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
Owls Well That Ends Well Donna Andrews 5/3/20 Michael is an actor as well as a Theatre teacher
Frankly My Dear, I'm Dead Livia J. Washburn. 5/9/20 the murder victim, Steven, is an actor playing the part of Rhett Butler for the plantation tours
**Read a book with a politician or political figure.
The Unexpected Guest. Charles Osborne 5/2/20. Julian Farrar- running for Parliament
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysDuration: May 1-31, 2020
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Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
Dead and Berried Karen MacInerney 5/6/20 p 121 "...green peas and hamburger meat."
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
M-Killer Cleavers & Cupcakes Mel McCoy 5/1/20
R-Pit Perfect Murder Renee George 5/7/20
A-A Deadly Inside Scoop Abby Collette 5/10/20
R Rosie-The Fiesta Burger Murder Rosie A. Point 5/11/20
A Adele-Secrets of a Small Town Adele M. Cooper 5/12/20
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Older character is Joe who's at the marina and acts as Kelly's eyes and ears during cases-Murder in the Wine Country Janet Finsilver 5/4/20
Grandma and Grandpa Shores-Betrayal at the B&B Mel McCoy 5/9/20
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
1. Jess-Left Fur Dead J.M.Griffin 5/1/30
2. Jazz-The Secrets of Bones Kylie Logan 5/5/20
3. Ben-Moored in Murder Carolyn Q. Hunter 5/9/20
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Krista Davis 5/3/20 Part of the floor is orange, looks like a bowl of oranges on the counterStar Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
- Read a book with a green cover.
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
Vanessa-Murder Most Maine Karen MacInerney 5/8/20
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysDuration: May 1st, 2020 - May 31st, 2020
Levels:
14/6
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
🔹 Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
🔹 Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa - May 27thNational Hamburger Month
🔹 Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
🔹 Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
Artificial Condition by Martha Wells - May 9thOlder Americans Month
🔹 Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
Blue-Blooded Vamp by Jaye Wells - May 19th🔹 Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
🔹 Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling - May 24th🔹 Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
🔹 Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia - May 7thLoyalty Day
🔹 Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
Silver-Tongued Devil by Jaye Wells - May 8thFree Comic Book Day
🔹 Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
🔹 Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Star Wars Day
🔹 Read a Science Fiction novel.
All Systems Red by Martha Wells - May 3rd
Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells - May 13th
Exit Strategy by Martha Wells - May 23rdCinco De Mayo
🔹 Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
🔹 Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
🔹 Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus by Richard Preston - May 21st🔹 Read a book with a green cover.
Ebola: The Natural and Human History of a Deadly Virus by David Quammen - May 18thMother's Day
🔹 Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez - May 11thLimerick Day
🔹 Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
🔹 Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
Scams, Scandals, and Skulduggery: a Selection of the World's Most Outrageous Frauds by Andreas Schroeder - May 29thBONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
🔹 Read a book set in England.
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
🔹 Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
🔹 Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
🔹 Read a book with a politician or political figure.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay by J.K. Rowling - May 28th
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysDuration: May 1-31, 2020
Date Started: May 1, 2020
Date Completed: May 12, 2020
Levels:
Level One: 2-5 tasks 5 tasks done
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
a.) Gone With The Ghost (Murder By Design 1) by Erin McCarthy - 5/7/20
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover. - The Guitarist by Ian Thomas Healy - 5/12/20
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
a.) Deep in the Mountains (Baby Fever 5) by Nicole Casey - 5/7/20 - Lazarus Payne
b.) Love Like Fire (Hearts in Hendricks 2) by D.E. Malone - 5/11/20
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
a.) The Book Boyfriend by Karli Perrin - 5/2/20
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysDuration: May 1-31, 2020
Goal: Level Two: 6+ tasks
Done: 6/6
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
The Chain by Adrian McKinty – 05/14/2020
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
Tacker by Sawyer Bennett – 05/03/2020
Raul Vargas - Raul Vargas is the most important person at the ranch. He just turned sixty-seven a few months ago... (Kindle Locations 275-276)
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Our Dark Duet by Victoria Schwab – 05/10/2020- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
You Were There Too by Colleen Oakley – 05/11/2020
Harrison
- Read a graphic novel.
Kick-Ass 2 by Mark Millar – 05/10/2020
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
- Read a book with a green cover.
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
Punish by Olivia Ryann – 05/18/2020
Dryas Aetos
BONUS TASKS
- Read a book set in England.
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
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{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysLevel Two: 6/6+ tasks
COMPLETED.
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
Backseat Saints by Joshilyn Jackson 5/20/2020
Lila is Asian.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
The Eucharist Foretold: The Lost Prophecy of Malachi by Mike Aguilina 5/5/2020
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell 5/11/2020
Laurel is 55.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas 5/22/2020
Ginny's Mom is a nurse.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters 5/27/2020
Amelia Peabody is reliable
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler 5/14/2020
In the sunshine spot, Micah's shirt appears orange.
Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
The Jane Austen Project by Kathleen Flynn 5/10/2020
(It's title is deceptive, but it is about time travel.)
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton 5/28/2020
Beatriz Perez is Cuban.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
Ghosts of Harvard by Francesca Serritella 5/25/2020
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
The Good Ones by Jenn McKinlay 5/9/2020
Aunt Eloise was a maternal figure.
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
Private Paris by James Patterson 5/6/2020
Jack Morgan owns a chain of exclusive private security firms
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
Summer at Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan 5/12/2020
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
Cemetery Road by Greg Iles 5/23/2020
Senator Avery Sumner is a member of the poker club.
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysDuration: May 1-31, 2020
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Read 10/6+ books DONE!
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
Nook page 7 - "...and we'll see if we can't get you a hamburger."
A Daddy For Mika by Shelby Morgen 5/7/20 3.5stars- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
Beach Read by Emily Henry 5/8/20 4stars (E - Emily)
Ambush before Sunrise (Cardwell Ranch: Montana Legacy Book 3) by B.J. Daniels 5/13/20 4stars (B - B.J.)Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
First Kiss with a Cowboy (Silverado Lake #1) by Sara Richardson 5/2/20 4.5stars (Louise - nearing 60, cook at the ranch; Grandma B) 
A Royal Kiss & Tell (A Royal Wedding #2) by Julia London 5/11/20 4stars (Justice Tricklebank - advanced age and blindness made it impossible for him to travel)- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses by Jenny Hale 5/5/20 4.5stars (Abbey)- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
It Started with Christmas by Jenny Hale 5/7/20 4stars (Holly)Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Muffins Masks Murder (Auntie Clem's Bakery #10) by P.D. Workman 5/4/20 4stars (pumpkin)Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
- Read a book with a green cover.
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
When The Heart Takes Over by Melynda Carlyle 5/13/20 5stars (Thomas' mother and Timothy's mom)Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
Cadillac Cowboy (Diamond Lakes, Texas Book 3) by Cynthia D'Alba 5/3/20 4stars (Vivi)
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysDuration: May 1-31, 2020
2/5
Levels:
Level One: 2-5 tasks
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
- Read a book with a green cover.
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas - 5/10/2020 (letters of frog in title AND green cover)
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
These Divided Shores by Sara Raasch - 5/15/2020 (features fictional political figures as main characters)
May Bizarre and Unique HolidaysREAD: 12/6+
Month Long Holiday
🌺Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
Of Blood and Ashes - Kyoko M 5/26
🌺National Hamburger Month
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
The Law of Moses - Amy Harmon 5/2
🌺Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
Kill Creek - Scott Thomas 5/20
🌺Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
Luck in the Shadows - Lynn Flewelling 5/11
🌺National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
A Death at the Yoga Café - Michelle Kelly (orange smoothie) 5/15
🌺Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
The Martian - Andy Weir 5/23
🌺Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
Gray Wolf: A legends of Ansu fantasy - J.W. Webb 5/13
- Read a book with a green cover.
Trial & Error - Paul Levine 5/16
🌺Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Waking Hearts - Elizabeth Hunter 5/21
🌺Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
Shattered Bonds - Faith Hunter 5/24
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
🌺**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
A Death at the Yoga Café - Michelle Kelly 5/15
🌺**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
Three Bedrooms In Chelsea - Liz Ireland 5/4
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Mod
Mod
Duration: May 1-31, 2020
Levels:
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text
by Josh Lanyon 05/14/2020 p7679 "he tasted like Cascade Ale and charbroiled hamburger."- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
by E.J. Copperman 5/21/2020Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable. MC's staff are loyal and reliable.
by Laura Childs 05/04/2020Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure
by Josh Lanyon 05/22/2020BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
by Patrick Swayze 3/14/2020**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure. One of the MCs is a mayor.
by Sheri Richey 5/7/2020
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysDuration: May 1-31, 2020
Levels:
Level One: 2-5 tasks
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
The Wangs vs. the World by Jade Chang 05.30.20
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
All Dressed Up and No Place to Haunt by Rose Pressey 05.05.20
Older Americans Month
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Grey Mask by Patricia Wentworth 05.19.20
Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Red Rising by Pierce Brown 05.13.20
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery 05.18.20
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysDuration: May 1-31, 2020
Levels:
Level One: 2-5 tasks
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
- Read a book with a green cover.
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysDuration: May 1-31, 2020
FINISHED
7/6+
Levels:
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
Older Americans Month
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
- Read a book with a green cover.
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
{Lucas Davenport - Game Designer, owns Rolex & Porsche}
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysLevel Two: 6+ tasks
6/6+
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER- Dear Heartbreak: YA Authors and Teens on the Dark Side of Love-Heather Demetrios 5/5
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)- Inuyashiki, Vol. 6-Hiroya Oku 5/15
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable- Aurora Burning-Amie Kaufman 5/3
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover-
Food Wars!, Vol. 5-Yuto Tsukuda 5/11Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel- From the Earth to the Moon-Jules Verne 5/8
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character- Midnight Secretary, Vol. 01-Tomu Ohmi 5/11
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysDuration: May 1-31, 2020
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Completed: 6
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
- Animal Farm, George Orwell, 02.05.2020
- Fangs in Fondant, Melissa Monroe, 07.04.2020
- Nobody's Hero, Bec McMaster, 25.05.2020
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
- World After, Susan Ee, 16.05.2020
- The Jewels of Night: A Deryk Wayd Science Fiction Adventure Novel, Kenneth C. Clark, 19.05.2020
- Parable of the Sower, Octavia E. Butler, 22.05.2020
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
- Read a book with a green cover.
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysDuration: May 1-31, 2020
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
- Read a book with a green cover.
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysDuration: May 1-31, 2020
Level: Level Two: 6+ tasks
Completed: 6/6
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
A little boy who travels with the main character is Korean American: The China Pandemic by A.R. Shaw - 12/5/20
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
Halo: Helljumper by Peter David - 9/5/20
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with a green cover:
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling - 8/5/20Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Molly Weasley is very warm and caring towards her children along with Harry and Hermione: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling - 15/5/20
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
The male main character is quite rich and he has a trust fund worth millions: Marrying Mr. English by Katy Regnery - 12/5/20
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling - 6/5/20
Mod
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysLevel Two: 6+ tasks
10/6+
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
Vampire Detective Midnight, J.C. Andrijeski -5/5
Naoko “Nick” Tanaka is Asian-American.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
A Crown of Iron & Silver, Hailey Turner -5/20
Page 59: Patrick took a bite of his hamburger, making sure…
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
Just Like Cats and Dogs, B.A. Tortuga -5/3
B in hamburger.
Week Long Holidays
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
Seven Summer Nights, Harper Fox -5/8
Rufus & Archie, the MCs, are both loyal and reliable.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch, Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett -5/21
The fire is orange.
Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Wolf Blood: The Werewolf Apocalypse Begins, Steve Morris
MPG: science fiction
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with a green cover.
Destruction, Reese Knightley -5/24
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Just Like Cats and Dogs, B.A. Tortuga -5/3
Sam's mother is very warm and caring.
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
Spellbound, Allie Therin -5/9
Arthur, an MC, is very wealthy.
BONUS TASKS
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
Murder at Melrose Court: A 1920s Country House Murder, Karen Baugh Menuhin -5/6
Takes place in England.
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysDuration: May 1-31, 2020
Level: Level Two: 6+ tasks
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
Older Americans Month
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Star Wars Day
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
- Read a book with a green cover.
Mother's Day
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysDuration: May 1-31, 2020
Levels:
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chien 5/19
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 5/1
"'You couldn't have been talking too close or you'd be hamburger.'" Loc. 2880
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix 5/23
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer by Krista Davis 5/3
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman 5/3
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
A Pocket Full of Rye by Agatha Christie 5/17
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Friday the Rabbi Slept Late by Harry KemelmanStar Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Fly Me To The Moon: Sylvia Stryker Space Case #1 by Diane Vallere 5/20
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
- Read a book with a green cover.
Mother's Day Mayhem by Lynn Cahoon 5/4Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
book:A Man Lay Dead|280847] by Ngaio Marsh 5/19
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie 5/28
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett 5/15
The Lost Challenges{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique Holidays
Duration: May 1-31, 2020
Progress: 5 out of 6
Levels:
Level One: 2-5 tasks
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER:
"I was picking at a hamburger that tasted like it had been steamed, when Herb came into my room, his fourth visit in twenty-four hours." Page 104
Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath - ***** - 5/3/2020 - 292 Pages
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
Heartstone by Elle Katharine White - **** - 5/8/2020 - 352 Pages
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel:
Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1: The Night of the Nasty Nostril Nuggets: Color Edition by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 5/7/2020 - 176 Pages
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title:
Sister Freaks: Stories of Women Who Gave Up Everything for God by Rebecca St. James - ** - 5/8/2020 - 320 Pages
- Read a book with a green cover.
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character:
Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - **** - 5/1/2020 - 385 Pages
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
Challenge Rules
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{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysDuration: May 1-31, 2020
Levels:
Level One: 2-5 tasks
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Aurora Burning - Amie Kaufman Jay Kristoff 5/21 -
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
- Read a book with a green cover.
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysMay 2020
Levels:
Level One: 2-5 tasks
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
10/6+ Tasks Completed
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
A Crown of Snow and Ice by Melanie Cellier (5/2/20)
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
A Princess of Wind and Wave by Melanie Cellier (5/7/20)
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
A Dream of Ebony and White by Melanie Cellier (5/3/20)
Midnight Masquerade by Marcia Lynn McClure (5/11/20)
The Gathering by L.L. Muir (5/13/20)
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Wickham by L.L. Muir (5/13/20)
The Reckoning by L.L. Muir (5/15/20)
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
A Captive of Wing and Feather by Melanie Cellier (5/5/20)
- Read a book with a green cover.
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
A Tale of Beauty and Beast by Melanie Cellier (5/1/20)
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
Catching Waves by Kimberly Krey (5/9/20)
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique Holidays COMPLETION POST
Level Two: 6/6+ tasks - Tasks may be used multiple times.
Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
Rosie Thomas - The Illusionists - 05.05.20
Emma Glass - Rest and be thankful - 07.05.20
eric rickstad - the names of dead girls 08.05.20
90 miles to Havana - Enrique flores-glabis - 17.05.20
On Beulah Height - Reginald Hill - 19.05.20
The mystery of the vanished victim - ellery queen jr - 20.05.20
Exposure - Evelyn Anthony - 21.05.20
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
The lost flowers of alice hart - holly ringland 10.05.20
BONUS TASKS
- Read a book set in England.
a murder of quality - john le carre - 09.05.20
- Read a book with a politician or political figure
Fist of God - Frederick Forsyth - 06.05.20
Features many including Saddam Hussain
Level Two: 6/6+ tasks - Tasks may be used multiple times.
Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
Rosie Thomas - The Illusionists - 05.05.20
Emma Glass - Rest and be thankful - 07.05.20
eric rickstad - the names of dead girls 08.05.20
90 miles to Havana - Enrique flores-glabis - 17.05.20
On Beulah Height - Reginald Hill - 19.05.20
The mystery of the vanished victim - ellery queen jr - 20.05.20
Exposure - Evelyn Anthony - 21.05.20
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
The lost flowers of alice hart - holly ringland 10.05.20
BONUS TASKS
- Read a book set in England.
a murder of quality - john le carre - 09.05.20
- Read a book with a politician or political figure
Fist of God - Frederick Forsyth - 06.05.20
Features many including Saddam Hussain
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique HolidaysDuration: May 1-31, 2020
Levels:
Level One: 2-5 tasks
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
Operation Mincemeat: How a Dead Man and a Bizarre Plan Fooled the Nazis and Assured an Allied Victory by Ben Macintyre 11May 2020 ★★★★
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern 18 May 2020 ★★★
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Wyvern's Angel by Deborah Cooke 2 May 2020 ★★★★★
Dark Age by Pierce Brown 31 May 2020 ★★★★★
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
- Read a book with a green cover.
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
An Unlikely Duchess by Mary Balogh 30May 2020 ★★★
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
FINISHED!Level 2: 6+ tasks
12 out of 24
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique Holidays
Duration: May 1-31, 2020
Levels:
Level One: 2-5 tasks
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
The Master of Go Yasunari Kawabata 5-7-20 (Japanese)
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
++++National Hamburger Month
++ Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
Inside Out Ann M. Martin 5-9-20 at 69%: "...James ate some hamburger and carrots..."
++ Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
What's So Funny About Getting Old Ed Fischer 5-8-20 (Ed = E)
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
The Good, the Bad, and the Emus Donna Andrews 5-1-20 (Annabelle & Cordelia, both in their 80's)
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
++++Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
Thomas Gray: Philosopher Cat Philip J. Davis 5-3-20 (The professor MC)
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
++++National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Jumble® Explosion: A Puzzle Boom
5-5-20 (the car in the small picture)Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
++++Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
Elders Ryan McIlvain 5-9-20 (Passos is Brazilian)
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
++++Frog Jumping Day
++Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff Paul Galdone 5-8-20 (the three billy GOats gRufF)
++ Read a book with a green cover.
Chained Eileen Brady
5-4-20 ++++Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Idriss and His Marble René Gouichoux 5-1-20 (loving mother)
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
++++Be a Millionaire Day
++Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
Penned Eileen Brady 5-8-20 (Jasper Rudin)
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
++++On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
Unthinkable: What the World's Most Extraordinary Brains Can Teach Us About Our Own Helen Thomson 5-7-20
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
Mod
FYI - Brazilians are not Hispanic. They speak Portuguese.
++++Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
Elders Ryan McIlvain 5-9-20 (Passos is Brazilian)
Challenge Complete - May 12, 2020Final Post! Goal Reached!
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique Holidays
Duration: May 1-31, 2020
Date Started: May 1, 2020
Date Completed: May 12, 2020
Levels:
Level One: 2-5 tasks 5 tasks done
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
a.) Gone With The Ghost (Murder By Design 1) by Erin McCarthy - 5/7/20
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover. - The Guitarist by Ian Thomas Healy - 5/12/20
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
a.) Deep in the Mountains (Baby Fever 5) by Nicole Casey - 5/7/20 - Lazarus Payne
b.) Love Like Fire (Hearts in Hendricks 2) by D.E. Malone - 5/11/20
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
a.) The Book Boyfriend by Karli Perrin - 5/2/20
Finished, level 2{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique Holidays
Duration: May 1-31, 2020
11
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
Dead and Berried Karen MacInerney 5/6/20 p 121 "...green peas and hamburger meat."
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
M-Killer Cleavers & Cupcakes Mel McCoy 5/1/20
R-Pit Perfect Murder Renee George 5/7/20
A-A Deadly Inside Scoop Abby Collette 5/10/20
R Rosie-The Fiesta Burger Murder Rosie A. Point 5/11/20
A Adele-Secrets of a Small Town Adele M. Cooper 5/12/20
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Older character is Joe who's at the marina and acts as Kelly's eyes and ears during cases-Murder in the Wine Country Janet Finsilver 5/4/20
Grandma and Grandpa Shores-Betrayal at the B&B Mel McCoy 5/9/20
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
1. Jess-Left Fur Dead J.M.Griffin 5/1/30
2. Jazz-The Secrets of Bones Kylie Logan 5/5/20
3. Ben-Moored in Murder Carolyn Q. Hunter 5/9/20
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Krista Davis 5/3/20 Part of the floor is orange, looks like a bowl of oranges on the counterStar Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
- Read a book with a green cover.
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
Vanessa-Murder Most Maine Karen MacInerney 5/8/20
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
JoAnne wrote: "WOOHOO Tari!"Thanks, JoAnne!
Finished on post #15; read 10 booksLooking forward to next month's challenge)
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique Holidays
Duration: May 1-31, 2020
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Read 10/6+ books DONE!
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
Nook page 7 - "...and we'll see if we can't get you a hamburger."
A Daddy For Mika by Shelby Morgen 5/7/20 3.5stars- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
Beach Read by Emily Henry 5/8/20 4stars (E - Emily)
Ambush before Sunrise (Cardwell Ranch: Montana Legacy Book 3) by B.J. Daniels 5/13/20 4stars (B - B.J.)Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
First Kiss with a Cowboy (Silverado Lake #1) by Sara Richardson 5/2/20 4.5stars (Louise - nearing 60, cook at the ranch; Grandma B)
A Royal Kiss & Tell (A Royal Wedding #2) by Julia London 5/11/20 4stars (Justice Tricklebank - advanced age and blindness made it impossible for him to travel)- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses by Jenny Hale 5/5/20 4.5stars (Abbey)- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
It Started with Christmas by Jenny Hale 5/7/20 4stars (Holly)Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Muffins Masks Murder (Auntie Clem's Bakery #10) by P.D. Workman 5/4/20 4stars (pumpkin)Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
- Read a book with a green cover.
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
When The Heart Takes Over by Melynda Carlyle 5/13/20 5stars (Thomas' mother and Timothy's mom)Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
Cadillac Cowboy (Diamond Lakes, Texas Book 3) by Cynthia D'Alba 5/3/20 4stars (Vivi)
The Lost Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
The Starless Sea (other topics)An Unlikely Duchess (other topics)
Wyvern's Angel (other topics)
Operation Mincemeat: How a Dead Man and a Bizarre Plan Fooled the Nazis and Assured an Allied Victory (other topics)
Dark Age (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Erin Morgenstern (other topics)Ben Macintyre (other topics)
Deborah Cooke (other topics)
Pierce Brown (other topics)
Mary Balogh (other topics)
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A big THANK YOU to Sunshine for writing this challenge!
{May 2020} Bizarre and Unique Holidays
Duration: May 1-31, 2020
Levels:
Level One: 2-5 tasks
Level Two: 6+ tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times.
Month Long Holiday
Asian American Month
- Read a book featuring an Asian or Asian-American character.
- Read a book from the list: Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters.
National Hamburger Month
- Read a book with the word "hamburger" in the text (state passage and location).
- Read a book by an author whose first initial can be found in HAMBURGER.
Older Americans Month
- Read a book featuring an older character (45+ years old)
- Read a book from the list: Senior Sleuths.
Week Long Holidays
Nurse's Week
- Read a book featuring a character who is a nurse.
- Read a book from the list: Real Nurses.
Day Holidays
International Tuba Day
- Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
Loyalty Day
- Read a book with a character you consider to be loyal or reliable.
Free Comic Book Day
- Read a graphic novel.
National Candied Orange Peel Day
- Read a book with an orange item on the cover.
Star Wars Day
- Read a Science Fiction novel.
Cinco De Mayo
- Read a book with a Hispanic or Mexican main character.
No Diet Day
- Read a book from the list: Best Books with Plus Sized Characters or Themes.
Frog Jumping Day
- Read a book with all of the letters of FROG in the title.
- Read a book with a green cover.
Mother's Day
- Read a book featuring a warm and caring mother or maternal figure.
Limerick Day
- Read a book of silly poetry (Example: Where the Sidewalk Ends).
Be a Millionaire Day
- Read a book with a wealthy or well-to-do character.
BONUS TASKS
On this day in May...
**On May 1 in 1840, England released the first adhesive postage stamp.
- Read a book set in England.
**On May 3 in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel "Gone With the Wind".
- Read a book that has won a Pulitzer.
**On May 4 in 1964, the American soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns premiered.
- Read a book with an actor or actress in it.
**On May 10 in 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
- Read a book with a politician or political figure.
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