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message 1: by Jenny (last edited Jun 01, 2020 07:35AM) (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) Blossom

Cherry Blossom June Challenge

Easy -1 book
Medium - 3 books
Hard - 5 books


* Read a book where the title starts with J

* Read a book with a four-word title

* Read a book where the author's first or last name starts with J

* Read a book published in June (any year)

* Read a book with flowers on the cover.


message 2: by Jenny (last edited Jun 29, 2020 05:44PM) (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) Participants


Aditya -- ★
Jenny -- ★
Julesy -- ★
Leena -- ★
SG --★
Sheri


message 3: by Jenny (last edited Jun 13, 2020 12:50AM) (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) Cherry Blossom June Challenge

Medium - three books

3/3

* Read a book where the title starts with J -- Justice for Mackenzie by Susan Stoker -- 07/06/2020 -- 4★

* Read a book with a four-word title

* Read a book where the author's first or last name starts with J --Justice Inked by Olivia Jaymes -- 07/06/2020 -- 5★

* Read a book published in June (any year) -- Dead Hand: A Cold Poker Gang Mystery by Dean Wesley Smith -- 06/06/2020 -- 3★

* Read a book with flowers on the cover.

Justice for Mackenzie (Badge of Honor Texas Heroes, #1) by Susan Stoker Justice Inked (Cowboy Justice Association, #7) by Olivia Jaymes Dead Hand A Cold Poker Gang Mystery by Dean Wesley Smith


message 4: by Aditya (new)

Aditya | 1893 comments I will end up doing three without going out of my way. One of them is a group read, I was planning to start the Sean Duffy series for a long time and I am already reading a James Lee Burke book.

1. Read a book where the title starts with J - A Judgement in Stone by Ruth Rendell

2. Read a book with a four-word title - The Cold Cold Ground by Adrian McKinty

3. Read a book where the author's first or last name starts with J - The Glass Rainbow by James Lee Burke


message 5: by Julesy (last edited Jun 20, 2020 06:35PM) (new)

Julesy I will try for Medium - 3 books.

Progress: 3/3 COMPLETED

🌸 * Read a book where the author's first or last name starts with J
Pumpkin Spice Peril (Cupcake Bakery Mystery, #12) by Jenn McKinlay Pumpkin Spice Peril by Jenn McKinlay - June 17

🌸 * Read a book published in June (any year)
The Case of the Vanishing Veil (Nancy Drew, #83) by Carolyn Keene The Case of the Vanishing Veil by Carolyn Keene - originally published on June 1, 2001 - June 14

🌸 * Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Summerhouse Reunion (Island Reunion #1) by Kathi Daley Summerhouse Reunion by Kathi Daley - June 8

EDITED - I guess I'm trying for a "Medium/Hard" level since I'll be reading one more book. 😁
Progress: 4/4 COMPLETED

🌸* Read a book with a four-word title
Sugar, Gummi and Lollipop (The Puppy Place #40) by Ellen Miles Sugar, Gummi and Lollipop by Ellen Miles - June 20


˜”*°•.˜”*°• Sheri  •°*”˜.•°*”˜ | 2055 comments Mod
Julesy wrote: "I will try for Medium - 3 books.

Progress: 0/3

* Read a book where the author's first or last name starts with J
Pumpkin Spice Peril (Cupcake Bakery Mystery, #12) by Jenn McKinlay Pumpkin Spice Peril by [a..."


I love this Jenn McKinlay series.


message 7: by ˜”*°•.˜”*°• Sheri •°*”˜.•°*”˜, Moderator (last edited Jun 22, 2020 08:36PM) (new)

˜”*°•.˜”*°• Sheri  •°*”˜.•°*”˜ | 2055 comments Mod
I'm gonna go for broke and see what happens.

Hard - 5 books


* Read a book where the title starts with J
James Herriot's Dog Stories

* Read a book with a four-word title
Strangers on a Train

* Read a book where the author's first or last name starts with J
Sugar and Iced by Jenn McKinlay

* Read a book published in June (any year)
Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong published June 2017

* Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Peony in Love by Lisa See by Lisa See

Woo Hoo :)


message 8: by Jenny (last edited Jun 02, 2020 07:57AM) (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) Welcome, Aditya, Julesy and Sheri.


message 9: by Aditya (new)

Aditya | 1893 comments Aditya wrote: "I will end up doing three without going out of my way. One of them is a group read, I was planning to start the Sean Duffy series for a long time and I am already reading a James Lee Burke book.

1..."


Finished it.

1. Read a book where the title starts with J - A Judgement in Stone by Ruth Rendell on 05. 06. 20. Rating - 3/5

My Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2. Read a book with a four-word title - The Cold Cold Ground by Adrian McKinty on 10.06.20. Rating - 3/5

My Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

3. Read a book where the author's first or last name starts with J - The Glass Rainbow by James Lee Burke on 03.06.20. Rating - 5/5

My Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 10: by Leena (new)

Leena Aluru (mgleena) | 182 comments hello. I'm joining in late into this challenge ., so shall keep it to easy. I'm reading J is for Judgement by Sue Grafton.


˜”*°•.˜”*°• Sheri  •°*”˜.•°*”˜ | 2055 comments Mod
Aditya wrote: "Aditya wrote: "I will end up doing three without going out of my way. One of them is a group read, I was planning to start the Sean Duffy series for a long time and I am already reading a James Lee..."

Gosh. The Glass Rainbow got a 5 star review. I'm gonna check it out.


message 12: by Jenny (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) Aditya wrote: "Aditya wrote: "I will end up doing three without going out of my way. One of them is a group read, I was planning to start the Sean Duffy series for a long time and I am already reading a James Lee..."

Well done, Aditya


message 13: by Jenny (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) Finished

Medium - three books

3/3

* Read a book where the title starts with J -- Justice for Mackenzie by Susan Stoker -- 07/06/2020 -- 4★

* Read a book with a four-word title

* Read a book where the author's first or last name starts with J --Justice Inked by Olivia Jaymes -- 07/06/2020 -- 5★

* Read a book published in June (any year) -- Dead Hand: A Cold Poker Gang Mystery by Dean Wesley Smith -- 06/06/2020 -- 3★

* Read a book with flowers on the cover.

Justice for Mackenzie (Badge of Honor Texas Heroes, #1) by Susan Stoker Justice Inked (Cowboy Justice Association, #7) by Olivia Jaymes Dead Hand A Cold Poker Gang Mystery by Dean Wesley Smith


message 14: by Jenny (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) Leena wrote: "hello. I'm joining in late into this challenge ., so shall keep it to easy. I'm reading J is for Judgement by Sue Grafton."

Welcome, Leena. I have added you to the list.


message 15: by Aditya (new)

Aditya | 1893 comments Jenny wrote: "Well done, Aditya."

Thanks Jenny and congrats on finishing your own challenge.

Sheri wrote: "Gosh. The Glass Rainbow got a 5 star review. I'm gonna check it out."

Hope you like it Sheri.


message 16: by Sarah-Grace (Azrael865) (last edited Jun 23, 2020 10:31AM) (new)

Sarah-Grace (Azrael865) (sarah-grace) | 45 comments I want to join this one, going for 5

5/5

1. The Silent Speaker flowers on cover. Finished 6/13/20

2. The Boys from Brazil four word title. Finished 6/14/20

3. The Janson Command title starts with J. Finished 6/16/20

4. The Haunting of Hill House author's last name starts with J. Finished 6/20/20

5. Alias the Saint published 6/24/14. Finished 6/23/20


The Silent Speaker (Nero Wolfe, #11) by Rex Stout The Boys from Brazil by Ira Levin The Janson Command (Paul Janson, #2) by Paul Garrison The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson Alias the Saint


message 17: by Jenny (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) SG wrote: "I want to join this one, going for 5

0/5"


Welcome SG, You are added to the list.


Sarah-Grace (Azrael865) (sarah-grace) | 45 comments Question:

Do you have to go by the original publication date or is a reprint date in a later edition okay?


message 19: by Jenny (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) SG wrote: "Question:

Do you have to go by the original publication date or is a reprint date in a later edition okay?"


SG, the date represents the date of the book you are reading.


Sarah-Grace (Azrael865) (sarah-grace) | 45 comments Okay, thank you. I have my last read ready then.


message 21: by Leena (new)

Leena Aluru (mgleena) | 182 comments Hello. I finished medium level of 3 books.

Read a book where the title starts with J
'J' is for judgement by Sue Grafton.
2. Read a book with a 4 word title:
'The Stranger you Know' by Andrea Kane
3. Read a book with flowers on the cover:
'An affair to dismember' by Elise Sax.


message 22: by Leena (new)

Leena Aluru (mgleena) | 182 comments I'm sorry cannot attach o
pics of covers.But I cannot seem to do so.


message 23: by Julesy (new)

Julesy Leena wrote: "I'm sorry cannot attach o
pics of covers.But I cannot seem to do so."


I don't think it works on the mobile app, if that is what you are using. I have Windows 10 and when you type in your comment, there is an option to add the book and/or author to your post.


message 24: by Leena (new)

Leena Aluru (mgleena) | 182 comments Ok..My desktop needs a makeover. THANKS


message 25: by Jenny (last edited Jun 28, 2020 11:52PM) (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) Leena wrote: "Hello. I finished medium level of 3 books.

Read a book where the title starts with J
'J' is for judgement by Sue Grafton.
2. Read a book with a 4 word title:
The Stranger you Know' by Andrea Kan..."


No Problem Leena. Congratulations.


1. Read a book where the title starts with J
J is for Judgment by Sue Grafton
2. Read a book with a 4 word title:
The Stranger You Know by Andrea Kane
3. Read a book with flowers on the cover:
An Affair to Dismember by Elise Sax


J is for Judgment (Kinsey Millhone, #10) by Sue Grafton ' The Stranger You Know (Maeve Kerrigan, #4) by Jane Casey An Affair to Dismember (Matchmaker Mysteries, #1) by Elise Sax


message 26: by Jenny (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) SG wrote: "I want to join this one, going for 5

5/5

1. The Silent Speaker flowers on cover. Finished 6/13/20

2. The Boys from Brazil four word title. Finished 6/14/20

3. [book:T..."


Well done SG!


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