Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

2023 March Monthly Challenge


1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹published in March
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.

2. Baby Names!
Read a book:
🔹featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
🔹with a a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Fiona (White, Fair), Aurora (Dawn), Declan (Full of Goodness), Everett (Wild Boar Herd).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
Read a book:
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Samantha Young:
-- She is from Scotland and also uses the penname S. Young
-- She writes adult contemporary, paranormal romance, ya urban fantasy and ya contemporary.
-- Samantha's books have been nominated for several Goodread's Choice awards and she is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

Read a book:
🔹set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
🔹that has been nominated for a GR Choice award
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya

4. National Celery Month🔹Celery. Really. Native to the Mediterranean, Celery is one of the best foods you can eat. It is very, very low in calories, People say it takes more calories to eat celery than the calories it contains. It is high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Celery adds a tasty crunch to salads and tuna fish. It’s great in soups, stuffing, and many other recipes. It is a great snack paired with a variety of dips, or peanut butter. And, what would a Bloody Mary be without a stalk of celery!? Celery has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Back in 850 B.C., Celery seed was believed to have healing powers. Benefits include: preventing gallstones, aiding in indigestion, and helping to lower blood pressure. So, there are plenty of reasons to eat ample amounts of celery.
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
🔹with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit
🔹with a green plant on the cover

5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹National Bubble Week comes annually during the first week of spring. Hasbro started the week-long event to celebrate and welcome the spring season. Bubbles occur in nature although fleeting and unreproducible. The man-made version has been around for millennia, first recorded in coincidence with the first record of soap in 3000 B.C. when Sumerians began production. This discovery of bubbles kickstarted a tradition of playing with soap and colors. Soap bubbles made bath time more fun for children in Medieval Europe, helped da Vinci ponder the concept of surface tension, and dazzled Newton with their colors. The soap bubble has even made itself a staple in literary devices across the globe, often used as a symbol of the “transience of human life,” or to represent beauty. Playing with soap bubbles has several developmental advantages as well. It helps children develop dexterity, social skills, and an understanding of the basic laws of physics.
Read a book:
🔹with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
🔹where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).
🔹with children in the story

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹One thing that sets man apart from most other species on the planet is an opposable thumb. It allows us to do many things that most other creatures can’t do. Now imagine what it would be like if your pet had thumbs. Do you get a clear image of your pet with thumbs? Are you seeing your pet doing things with its new thumb? If so, your mind is in spirit with today. Note: If you have a pet monkey, you already know what it would be like for your pet to have thumbs.
Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
🔹where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover
🔹where an animal paw (any kind) is clearly visible on the cover

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹The United Nations sponsors this worldwide event. However, the UN did not originate this special celebration. The roots of this celebration go back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. It grew from women’s socialist movements and early women’s trade union groups. In those early days, it was called International Working Women’s Day. The first celebration was held on March 19, 1911. The focus is on women workers and advancing women’s rights in the workforce, politics, and society. Nowadays, the goals are to promote and celebrate women’s cultural, political, and social issues and accomplishments.
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
🔹with only females on the cover (one or many)
🔹tagged womans-rights/womens-rights, feminism, or any similar woman, female rights/issues tags
🔹with a female protagonist

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹The Ides of March, a March 15 holiday, is the first day of the Roman New Year. It also marks the first day of spring in the Roman calendar. And, it marks the assassination of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar. On this day in history, Julius Caesar was warned by soothsayers to “beware of the Ides of March”. It was a warning that his enemies in the Roman Senate were planning against him. Apparently, he did not heed the warning strongly enough. He was stabbed and killed by Marcus Brutus on the Ides of March in 44 BC.
Read a book:
🔹published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
🔹where someone is killed
🔹with a royal character or other national leader (does not need to be MC but they should have at least one speaking scene)

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹National Joe Day is a chance to change your name, if only for today. Or on this March 27 holiday, you can celebrate people named “Joe”. The creator of this special holiday did not leave us with any real definition of the reason for this day. But, many people do not like their given name. They wish they could change it. A few actually do. On National Joe Day, it is perfectly okay to have everyone call you “Joe”. Why Joe, and not Bob or Mike or Radcliffe? Simply, because everyone likes the name, Joe. If you are called Joe today, we know that you’re “Joe cool”! This works well for the men out there. What about the ladies? We suggest you choose Josephine or Jody.
Read a book:
🔹with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.).
🔹with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
🔹with a male model on the cover

10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!

🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹

You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating; you may update your original challenge as or go or repost if you choose.

Happy Reading!!

March Monthly Challenge
March 2023

My Monthly Challenge (msg 2)

Books Read🔹



1. Happy March Birthday!
💟Read a book published in March
💟Stuck with You

2. Baby Names!
💟This month's names: Everett (Wild Boar Herd)
💟The Night Is Watching

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
💟Read a book written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name
💟Always You

4. National Celery Month
💟Read a book with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
💟Rock Solid

5. National Bubble Week (third week)
💟Read a book with children in the story
💟The Miles Between Us

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day
💟Read a book featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
💟Bone to Be Wild

✅7. March 8🔹International Women's Day
💟Read a book written by a female author
💟I Belong With You🔹03.02 ★★★★

8. March 15🔹Ides of March
💟Read a book where someone is killed
💟The End of Tomorrow

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day
💟Read a book with a male model on the cover
💟Boss in the Bedsheets

10. Reader's Choice
💟Read any book of your choice!
💟Secretly Yours

my spot

March Monthly Challenge
6/5


🍀1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹published in March: Published: March 5, 2019
The Wife Lottery: Fallon (03/07/2023)

2. Baby Names!
Read a book:
🔹featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
🔹with a a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Fiona (White, Fair), Aurora (Dawn), Declan (Full of Goodness), Everett (Wild Boar Herd).
Maiden Flight by: Bianca D'Arc

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
Read a book:
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Samantha Young:
-- She is from Scotland and also uses the penname S. Young
-- She writes adult contemporary, paranormal romance, ya urban fantasy and ya contemporary.
-- Samantha's books have been nominated for several Goodread's Choice awards and she is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

Read a book:
🔹set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
🔹that has been nominated for a GR Choice award
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya
Kiss of Vengeance by: S. Young

🍀4. National Celery Month🔹Celery. Really. Native to the Mediterranean, Celery is one of the best foods you can eat. It is very, very low in calories, People say it takes more calories to eat celery than the calories it contains. It is high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Celery adds a tasty crunch to salads and tuna fish. It’s great in soups, stuffing, and many other recipes. It is a great snack paired with a variety of dips, or peanut butter. And, what would a Bloody Mary be without a stalk of celery!? Celery has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Back in 850 B.C., Celery seed was believed to have healing powers. Benefits include: preventing gallstones, aiding in indigestion, and helping to lower blood pressure. So, there are plenty of reasons to eat ample amounts of celery.
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
🔹with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit
Cowboys In January by: Jenny Klaire (03/01/2023)

🍀5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹National Bubble Week comes annually during the first week of spring. Hasbro started the week-long event to celebrate and welcome the spring season. Bubbles occur in nature although fleeting and unreproducible. The man-made version has been around for millennia, first recorded in coincidence with the first record of soap in 3000 B.C. when Sumerians began production. This discovery of bubbles kickstarted a tradition of playing with soap and colors. Soap bubbles made bath time more fun for children in Medieval Europe, helped da Vinci ponder the concept of surface tension, and dazzled Newton with their colors. The soap bubble has even made itself a staple in literary devices across the globe, often used as a symbol of the “transience of human life,” or to represent beauty. Playing with soap bubbles has several developmental advantages as well. It helps children develop dexterity, social skills, and an understanding of the basic laws of physics.
Read a book:
🔹with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
🔹where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).
🔹with children in the story
The Choice by: Nora Roberts (03/07/2023)

🍀6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹One thing that sets man apart from most other species on the planet is an opposable thumb. It allows us to do many things that most other creatures can’t do. Now imagine what it would be like if your pet had thumbs. Do you get a clear image of your pet with thumbs? Are you seeing your pet doing things with its new thumb? If so, your mind is in spirit with today. Note: If you have a pet monkey, you already know what it would be like for your pet to have thumbs.
Read a book:
🔹where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover
Dark King by: Milly Taiden (03/10/2023)

🍀7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹The United Nations sponsors this worldwide event. However, the UN did not originate this special celebration. The roots of this celebration go back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. It grew from women’s socialist movements and early women’s trade union groups. In those early days, it was called International Working Women’s Day. The first celebration was held on March 19, 1911. The focus is on women workers and advancing women’s rights in the workforce, politics, and society. Nowadays, the goals are to promote and celebrate women’s cultural, political, and social issues and accomplishments.
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
🔹with only females on the cover (one or many)
Harem of Fangs by: Emma Dawn (03/02/2023)

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹The Ides of March, a March 15 holiday, is the first day of the Roman New Year. It also marks the first day of spring in the Roman calendar. And, it marks the assassination of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar. On this day in history, Julius Caesar was warned by soothsayers to “beware of the Ides of March”. It was a warning that his enemies in the Roman Senate were planning against him. Apparently, he did not heed the warning strongly enough. He was stabbed and killed by Marcus Brutus on the Ides of March in 44 BC.
Read a book:
🔹published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date Published: March 6, 2019
Warriors by: Kathryn Moon

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹National Joe Day is a chance to change your name, if only for today. Or on this March 27 holiday, you can celebrate people named “Joe”. The creator of this special holiday did not leave us with any real definition of the reason for this day. But, many people do not like their given name. They wish they could change it. A few actually do. On National Joe Day, it is perfectly okay to have everyone call you “Joe”. Why Joe, and not Bob or Mike or Radcliffe? Simply, because everyone likes the name, Joe. If you are called Joe today, we know that you’re “Joe cool”! This works well for the men out there. What about the ladies? We suggest you choose Josephine or Jody.
Read a book:
🔹with a male model on the cover-
Fire King by: Milly Taiden

🍀10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!
Val-Entwined Cowboys by: Jenny Klaire (03/18/2023)

2023 I Can't Believe It's March Monthly Challenge
~ 9 /10 Complete ~


1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹published in March
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.

Hotel of Secrets 3/20

2. Baby Names!
🔹This month's names: Fiona (White, Fair), Aurora (Dawn), Declan (Full of Goodness), Everett (Wild Boar Herd).

A Sinister Revenge 3/18

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹
Read a book:
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name.
🔹set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
🔹that has been nominated for a GR Choice award
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya

4. National Celery Month🔹
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY

Courting Miss Lancaster 3/5

5. National Bubble Week🔹5
Read a book:
🔹where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).

The Kiss of a Stranger 3/10

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹
Read a book:
🔹where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover

The Naturalist 3/1

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
🔹with only females on the cover (one or many)
🔹with a female protagonist

Romancing Daphne 3/9

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹 Read a book
🔹where someone is killed

Friends and Foes 3/23

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹
Read a book:
🔹with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.).

An Impossible Impostor 3/10

10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!

The Reluctant Baronet 3/3

March Monthly Challenge

READ: 0/8

1. Happy March Birthday! Read a book:
🔹published in March
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.

2. Baby Names! Read a book:
🔹featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them
🔹with a a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Fiona (White, Fair), Aurora (Dawn), Declan (Full of Goodness), Everett (Wild Boar Herd).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young Read a book:
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name.
🔹set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
🔹that has been nominated for a GR Choice award
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya

4. National Celery Month🔹Celery. Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
🔹with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit
🔹with a green plant on the cover

5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹 Read a book:
🔹with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
🔹where a character uses soap, in any way
🔹with children in the story

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹 Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet on the cover
🔹where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover
🔹where an animal paw (any kind) is clearly visible on the cover

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹 Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
🔹with only females on the cover (one or many)
🔹with a female protagonist

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹 Read a book:
🔹published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
🔹where someone is killed
🔹with a royal character or other national leader

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹 Read a book:
🔹with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.).
🔹with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
🔹with a male model on the cover

10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!

2023 March Monthly Challenge

06/10 Completed

1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹published in March
What He Doesn't Know-Kandi Steiner 3/18/23

2. Baby Names!
Read a book:
🔹featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
This month's names:
Fiona (White, Fair),
Aurora (Dawn),
Declan (Full of Goodness),
Everett (Wild Boar Herd).
Aurora Rose Reynolds-Until Willow 3/05/23

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
Read a book:
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya
(Contemporary)
Transfer-Aly Martinez

4. National Celery Month🔹Celery.
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
You, Me and Italy-Sue Roberts 3/13/23

5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹National Bubble Week
Read a book:
🔹with children in the story
The Brightest Sunset-Aly Martinez 3/16/23

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day
Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
The Summer Deal-Jill Shalvis

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
Brittainy C. Cherry-The Holly Dates 3/11/23

8. March 15🔹Ides of March
Read a book:
🔹where someone is killed
Hollywood Rage-M.Z. Kelly

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day
Read a book:
🔹with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
Just One Kiss-Layla Hagen

10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!
Wife by Wednesday-Catherine Bybee 3/12/23
🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹

2023 March Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10 DONE!

1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.
Margaritas, Mayhem & Murder (An Andi Anna Jones Mystery Book 1) by Mary Cunningham 3/3/23 4stars

2. Baby Names!
Read a book:
🔹featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
🔹with a a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Fiona (White, Fair), Aurora (Dawn), Declan (Full of Goodness), Everett (Wild Boar Herd).
Candy, Cigarettes, and Murder (A Chocolate Martini Sisters Mystery #1) by Joyce Proell, Brenda Whiteside 3/19/23 4stars (Art Fair on the Green and in the hotel Em and Nic were staying at)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
Read a book:
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Samantha Young:
-- She is from Scotland and also uses the penname S. Young
-- She writes adult contemporary, paranormal romance, ya urban fantasy and ya contemporary.
-- Samantha's books have been nominated for several Goodread's Choice awards and she is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

Read a book:
🔹set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
LETTERS OF FIRE AND SWORD by Dorothy Wiley 3/18/23 5stars (Castle Sween and surrounding locales; King, Lady Erca and others)

4. National Celery Month🔹Celery. Really. Native to the Mediterranean, Celery is one of the best foods you can eat. It is very, very low in calories, People say it takes more calories to eat celery than the calories it contains. It is high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Celery adds a tasty crunch to salads and tuna fish. It’s great in soups, stuffing, and many other recipes. It is a great snack paired with a variety of dips, or peanut butter. And, what would a Bloody Mary be without a stalk of celery!? Celery has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Back in 850 B.C., Celery seed was believed to have healing powers. Benefits include: preventing gallstones, aiding in indigestion, and helping to lower blood pressure. So, there are plenty of reasons to eat ample amounts of celery.
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
Rendezvous with My Resident: An Age Gap, Office Romance (Forbidden Doctors) by Sofia T Summers 3/7/23 3stars (R)

5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹National Bubble Week comes annually during the first week of spring. Hasbro started the week-long event to celebrate and welcome the spring season. Bubbles occur in nature although fleeting and unreproducible. The man-made version has been around for millennia, first recorded in coincidence with the first record of soap in 3000 B.C. when Sumerians began production. This discovery of bubbles kickstarted a tradition of playing with soap and colors. Soap bubbles made bath time more fun for children in Medieval Europe, helped da Vinci ponder the concept of surface tension, and dazzled Newton with their colors. The soap bubble has even made itself a staple in literary devices across the globe, often used as a symbol of the “transience of human life,” or to represent beauty. Playing with soap bubbles has several developmental advantages as well. It helps children develop dexterity, social skills, and an understanding of the basic laws of physics.
Read a book with children in the story
The Sister Effect by Susan Mallery 3/8/23 4stars (Aubrey - Sloane's daughter; Kelly's kids, new babies)

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹One thing that sets man apart from most other species on the planet is an opposable thumb. It allows us to do many things that most other creatures can’t do. Now imagine what it would be like if your pet had thumbs. Do you get a clear image of your pet with thumbs? Are you seeing your pet doing things with its new thumb? If so, your mind is in spirit with today. Note: If you have a pet monkey, you already know what it would be like for your pet to have thumbs.
Read a book:
🔹where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover
Bet On It: An Age Gap Billionaire Office Romance by Ajme Williams 3/14/23 4stars (both outside of pockets)

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹The United Nations sponsors this worldwide event. However, the UN did not originate this special celebration. The roots of this celebration go back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. It grew from women’s socialist movements and early women’s trade union groups. In those early days, it was called International Working Women’s Day. The first celebration was held on March 19, 1911. The focus is on women workers and advancing women’s rights in the workforce, politics, and society. Nowadays, the goals are to promote and celebrate women’s cultural, political, and social issues and accomplishments.
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
🔹with a female protagonist
Sazerac, Sleuth & Slay (Andi Anna Jones Mysteries #2) by Mary Cunningham 3/5/23 4stars (Andi protagonist)

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹The Ides of March, a March 15 holiday, is the first day of the Roman New Year. It also marks the first day of spring in the Roman calendar. And, it marks the assassination of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar. On this day in history, Julius Caesar was warned by soothsayers to “beware of the Ides of March”. It was a warning that his enemies in the Roman Senate were planning against him. Apparently, he did not heed the warning strongly enough. He was stabbed and killed by Marcus Brutus on the Ides of March in 44 BC.
Read a book:
🔹published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
The Winning Tickets (Sail Away Series Book 7) by Judith Keim 3/12/23 4stars (3/8/23)

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹National Joe Day is a chance to change your name, if only for today. Or on this March 27 holiday, you can celebrate people named “Joe”. The creator of this special holiday did not leave us with any real definition of the reason for this day. But, many people do not like their given name. They wish they could change it. A few actually do. On National Joe Day, it is perfectly okay to have everyone call you “Joe”. Why Joe, and not Bob or Mike or Radcliffe? Simply, because everyone likes the name, Joe. If you are called Joe today, we know that you’re “Joe cool”! This works well for the men out there. What about the ladies? We suggest you choose Josephine or Jody.
Read a book:
🔹with a male model on the cover
Taken by the Grumpy Player by Clarissa McKay 3/17/23 4stars

10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!
A Punishing Game(Book 2): Two broken hearts, one chance at redemption by Gracie-Mae Harding 3/15/23 3stars

Read 10/10

1. Happy March Birthday. Read a book published in March: A Lesson in Thorns 1/3

2. Baby Names. Read a book featuring a character with the name Fiona, Aurora, Declan or Everett: My Coach, My Stalker 13/3

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) Samantha Young. Read a book set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent: The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo 2/3

4. National Celery Month. Read a book with a green plant on the cover: Legend 16/3

5. National Bubble Week. Read a book where a character uses soap: Hidden Bodies 10/3

6. March 3 - If Pets Had Thumbs Day. Read a book featuring a pet in the story: The Most Eligible Lord in London 15/3

7. March 8 - International Women's Day. Read a book written by a female author: Tutoring the Delinquent 1/3

8. March 15 - Ides of March. Read a book where someone is killed or with a royal character somewhere in the story: A Soul to Keep 1/3

9. March 27 - National Joe Day. Read a book with a male model on the cover: My Best Friend, My Stalker 15/3

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: His Outlaw Valentine 10/3

🍀🍀🍀2023 March Monthly Challenge🍀🍀🍀




7/10 Completed



01. Happy March Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in March, or with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.
Wrong Turn, Right Direction by Elle Casey 03/10/23
02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them, or with a a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: (Fiona) (White, Fair), (Aurora) (Dawn), (Declan) (Full of Goodness), and (Everett) (Wild Boar Herd).
Highland Surrender by Tracy Brogan 03/21/23
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Samantha Young: 👩🏻‍💻Read a book written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name.
Or read a book set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent, or that has been nominated for a GR Choice award or shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya.
Every Little Thing by Samantha Young 03/13/23
04. National Celery Month: 📖Read a book with a title starting with a letter in CELERY, or with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit, or with a green plant on the cover.
Rachel by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Lady in Waiting by Marie Tremayne
OR
Rock Me Two Times by Dawn Ryder
OR
Everything But a Groom by Holly Jacobs
05. National Bubble Week (Third Week): 🧼Read a book with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover, or where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.), or with children in the story.
Lavender & Mistletoe by Donna Kauffman
OR
The Rancher's Twins by Carol Ross
OR
Hold on Tight by Shelley Shepard Gray
06. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): 👍🏻Read a book featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover, or where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover, or where an animal paw (any kind) is clearly visible on the cover.
Summer by the River by Debbie Burns 03/05/23
07. International Women's Day (March 8): 🧕🏽Read a book written by a female author, or with only females on the cover (one or many), or tagged womans-rights/womens-rights, feminism, or any similar woman, female rights/issues tags or with a female protagonist.
Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts 03/06/23
08. Ides of March (March 15): 📖Read a book published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date, or where someone is killed, or with a royal character or other national leader (does not need to be MC but they should have at least one speaking scene).
And I Love Her by Marie Force
OR
Married to the Mom-To-Be by Helen Lacey
OR
More Than She Expected by Karen Templeton
09. National Joe Day (March 27): 👨‍🍳Read a book with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.), or with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order), or with a male model on the cover.
Wolf Rising by Paige Tyler 03/16/23
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice!
Babycakes by Donna Kauffman 03/12/23



XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX

2023 March Monthly Challenge


1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹published in March
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.

2. Baby Names!
Read a book:
🔹featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
🔹with a a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Fiona (White, Fair), Aurora (Dawn), Declan (Full of Goodness), Everett (Wild Boar Herd).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
Read a book:
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Samantha Young:
-- She is from Scotland and also uses the penname S. Young
-- She writes adult contemporary, paranormal romance, ya urban fantasy and ya contemporary.
-- Samantha's books have been nominated for several Goodread's Choice awards and she is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

Read a book:
🔹set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
🔹that has been nominated for a GR Choice award
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya

4. National Celery Month🔹Celery. Really. Native to the Mediterranean, Celery is one of the best foods you can eat. It is very, very low in calories, People say it takes more calories to eat celery than the calories it contains. It is high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Celery adds a tasty crunch to salads and tuna fish. It’s great in soups, stuffing, and many other recipes. It is a great snack paired with a variety of dips, or peanut butter. And, what would a Bloody Mary be without a stalk of celery!? Celery has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Back in 850 B.C., Celery seed was believed to have healing powers. Benefits include: preventing gallstones, aiding in indigestion, and helping to lower blood pressure. So, there are plenty of reasons to eat ample amounts of celery.
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
🔹with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit
🔹with a green plant on the cover

5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹National Bubble Week comes annually during the first week of spring. Hasbro started the week-long event to celebrate and welcome the spring season. Bubbles occur in nature although fleeting and unreproducible. The man-made version has been around for millennia, first recorded in coincidence with the first record of soap in 3000 B.C. when Sumerians began production. This discovery of bubbles kickstarted a tradition of playing with soap and colors. Soap bubbles made bath time more fun for children in Medieval Europe, helped da Vinci ponder the concept of surface tension, and dazzled Newton with their colors. The soap bubble has even made itself a staple in literary devices across the globe, often used as a symbol of the “transience of human life,” or to represent beauty. Playing with soap bubbles has several developmental advantages as well. It helps children develop dexterity, social skills, and an understanding of the basic laws of physics.
Read a book:
🔹with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
🔹where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).
🔹with children in the story

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹One thing that sets man apart from most other species on the planet is an opposable thumb. It allows us to do many things that most other creatures can’t do. Now imagine what it would be like if your pet had thumbs. Do you get a clear image of your pet with thumbs? Are you seeing your pet doing things with its new thumb? If so, your mind is in spirit with today. Note: If you have a pet monkey, you already know what it would be like for your pet to have thumbs.
Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
🔹where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover
🔹where an animal paw (any kind) is clearly visible on the cover

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹The United Nations sponsors this worldwide event. However, the UN did not originate this special celebration. The roots of this celebration go back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. It grew from women’s socialist movements and early women’s trade union groups. In those early days, it was called International Working Women’s Day. The first celebration was held on March 19, 1911. The focus is on women workers and advancing women’s rights in the workforce, politics, and society. Nowadays, the goals are to promote and celebrate women’s cultural, political, and social issues and accomplishments.
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
🔹with only females on the cover (one or many)
🔹tagged womans-rights/womens-rights, feminism, or any similar woman, female rights/issues tags
🔹with a female protagonist

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹The Ides of March, a March 15 holiday, is the first day of the Roman New Year. It also marks the first day of spring in the Roman calendar. And, it marks the assassination of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar. On this day in history, Julius Caesar was warned by soothsayers to “beware of the Ides of March”. It was a warning that his enemies in the Roman Senate were planning against him. Apparently, he did not heed the warning strongly enough. He was stabbed and killed by Marcus Brutus on the Ides of March in 44 BC.
Read a book:
🔹published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
🔹where someone is killed
🔹with a royal character or other national leader (does not need to be MC but they should have at least one speaking scene)

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹National Joe Day is a chance to change your name, if only for today. Or on this March 27 holiday, you can celebrate people named “Joe”. The creator of this special holiday did not leave us with any real definition of the reason for this day. But, many people do not like their given name. They wish they could change it. A few actually do. On National Joe Day, it is perfectly okay to have everyone call you “Joe”. Why Joe, and not Bob or Mike or Radcliffe? Simply, because everyone likes the name, Joe. If you are called Joe today, we know that you’re “Joe cool”! This works well for the men out there. What about the ladies? We suggest you choose Josephine or Jody.
Read a book:
🔹with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.).
🔹with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
🔹with a male model on the cover

10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!

March Monthly Challenge
7/10



1. Happy March Birthday!: This is How You Lose the Time War Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone
(light blue cover) ✔️3/7

2. Baby Names!: The Loner Riley Hart
(character named Declan) ✔️3/16

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young: The Sinner Emma Scott
(shelved as PNR) ✔️3/22

4. National Celery Month: Heartbeat Braves Pamela Sanderson
(green plant on the cover)

5. National Bubble Week: Bring the Fire Zarah Detand
(child in the story)

6. March 3 - If Pets Had Thumbs Day: Cold Wicked Lies Toni Anderson ✔️3/3
(thumb clearly visible on the cover)

7. March 8 - International Women's Day: The Virgin Next Door Lauren Blakely ✔️3/19
(written by a female author)

8. March 15 - Ides of March: Wicked Ugly Bad Cassandra Gannon ✔️3/19
(published in March)

9. March 27 - National Joe Day: A Deal with the Devil Elizabeth O'Roark
(male model on the cover)

10. Reader's Choice: Tinderbox Rachel Grant ✔️3/11

2023 March Monthly Challenge 📚📖🍀🍀
1/10 Completed

1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
✔🍀published in March - 3/8 Publication - Stuck with You - Ali Hazelwood - 3/16

2. Baby Names!
Read a book:
🍀with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Fiona (White, Fair), Aurora (Dawn), Declan (Full of Goodness), Everett (Wild Boar Herd).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)Samantha Young
Read a book:
🍀written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name.
Read a book:
🍀set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
🍀that has been nominated for a GR Choice award
🍀shelved as contemporary, PNR, urban fantasy or YA

4. National Celery Month🍀Celery.
🍀with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
🍀with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit
🍀with a green plant on the cover

5. National Bubble Week (third week)
Read a book:
🍀with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
🍀where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).
🍀with children in the story

6. March 3🍀If Pets Had Thumbs Day🍀O
Read a book:
🍀featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
🍀where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover
🍀where an animal paw (any kind) is clearly visible on the cover

7. March 8🍀International Women's Day🍀
Read a book:
🍀written by a female author
🍀with only females on the cover (one or many)
🍀tagged womans-rights/womans-rights, feminism, or any similar woman, female rights/issues tags
🍀with a female protagonist

8. March 15🍀Ides of March🍀The Ides of March, a March 15 holiday, is the first day of the Roman New Year.
Read a book:
🍀published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
🍀where someone is killed
🍀with a royal character or other national leader (does not need to be MC but they should have at least one speaking scene)

9. March 27🍀National Joe Day🍀
Read a book:
🍀with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.).
🍀with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
🍀with a male model on the cover

10. Reader's Choice
🍀Read any book of your choice!

2023 March Monthly Challenge

5/5 Romance/Romantic Suspense

1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹published in March
Protection Detail: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott 14 March; 4 1/2☆


2. Baby Names!
Read a book:
🔹featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
🔹with a a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Fiona (White, Fair), Aurora (Dawn), Declan (Full of Goodness), Everett (Wild Boar Herd).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
Read a book:
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name.

Read a book:
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya
YA- Meet Me at the Summit by Mandi Lynn 19 March; 4 1/2☆


4. National Celery Month.
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
Eagle Mountain Cliffhanger by Cindi Myers 3 March; 4 1/2☆


5. National Bubble Week (third week).
Read a book:
🔹with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
🔹where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).
🔹with children in the story

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day.
Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
Rescue Mission by Lynette Eason 11 March; 4 1/2☆


7. March 8🔹International Women's Day.
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
🔹with a female protagonist
Explosive Revenge by Maggie K. Black 6 March; 4 1/2☆


8. March 15🔹Ides of March.
Read a book:
🔹published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
🔹where someone is killed
🔹with a royal character or other national leader (does not need to be MC but they should have at least one speaking scene)

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day.
Read a book:
🔹with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.).
🔹with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
🔹with a male model on the cover

10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!

🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶

2023 March Monthly Challenge



🔶 1. Book with a light blue cover- Smooth Talking Stranger
🔶 2. Plot/cover art represents Aurora (Dawn) - Rock Bottom Girl
🔶 3. Read a contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya- Ambrosia
🔶 4. Title starting with letter in CELERY- Cupids Peak
🔶 5. Book with a circular shape on cover- Thank You for Listening
🔶 6. Book: featuring thumb on cover - Bayou Moon
🔶 7. Book with female protagonist- Magic Bleeds
🔶 8. Book with a royal- On the Edge
🔶 9. Character with nickname - Hello Stranger
🔶 10. Read any book of your choice- You Don't Have to Say You Love Me

🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶

2023 March Monthly Challenge


1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹published in March
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.

2. Baby Names!
Read a book:
🔹featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
🔹with a a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Fiona (White, Fair), Aurora (Dawn), Declan (Full of Goodness), Everett (Wild Boar Herd).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
Read a book:
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Samantha Young:
-- She is from Scotland and also uses the penname S. Young
-- She writes adult contemporary, paranormal romance, ya urban fantasy and ya contemporary.
-- Samantha's books have been nominated for several Goodread's Choice awards and she is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

Read a book:
🔹set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
🔹that has been nominated for a GR Choice award
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya

4. National Celery Month🔹Celery. Really. Native to the Mediterranean, Celery is one of the best foods you can eat. It is very, very low in calories, People say it takes more calories to eat celery than the calories it contains. It is high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Celery adds a tasty crunch to salads and tuna fish. It’s great in soups, stuffing, and many other recipes. It is a great snack paired with a variety of dips, or peanut butter. And, what would a Bloody Mary be without a stalk of celery!? Celery has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Back in 850 B.C., Celery seed was believed to have healing powers. Benefits include: preventing gallstones, aiding in indigestion, and helping to lower blood pressure. So, there are plenty of reasons to eat ample amounts of celery.
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
🔹with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit
🔹with a green plant on the cover

5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹National Bubble Week comes annually during the first week of spring. Hasbro started the week-long event to celebrate and welcome the spring season. Bubbles occur in nature although fleeting and unreproducible. The man-made version has been around for millennia, first recorded in coincidence with the first record of soap in 3000 B.C. when Sumerians began production. This discovery of bubbles kickstarted a tradition of playing with soap and colors. Soap bubbles made bath time more fun for children in Medieval Europe, helped da Vinci ponder the concept of surface tension, and dazzled Newton with their colors. The soap bubble has even made itself a staple in literary devices across the globe, often used as a symbol of the “transience of human life,” or to represent beauty. Playing with soap bubbles has several developmental advantages as well. It helps children develop dexterity, social skills, and an understanding of the basic laws of physics.
Read a book:
🔹with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
🔹where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).
🔹with children in the story

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹One thing that sets man apart from most other species on the planet is an opposable thumb. It allows us to do many things that most other creatures can’t do. Now imagine what it would be like if your pet had thumbs. Do you get a clear image of your pet with thumbs? Are you seeing your pet doing things with its new thumb? If so, your mind is in spirit with today. Note: If you have a pet monkey, you already know what it would be like for your pet to have thumbs.
Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
🔹where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover
🔹where an animal paw (any kind) is clearly visible on the cover

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹The United Nations sponsors this worldwide event. However, the UN did not originate this special celebration. The roots of this celebration go back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. It grew from women’s socialist movements and early women’s trade union groups. In those early days, it was called International Working Women’s Day. The first celebration was held on March 19, 1911. The focus is on women workers and advancing women’s rights in the workforce, politics, and society. Nowadays, the goals are to promote and celebrate women’s cultural, political, and social issues and accomplishments.
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
🔹with only females on the cover (one or many)
🔹tagged womans-rights/womens-rights, feminism, or any similar woman, female rights/issues tags
🔹with a female protagonist

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹The Ides of March, a March 15 holiday, is the first day of the Roman New Year. It also marks the first day of spring in the Roman calendar. And, it marks the assassination of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar. On this day in history, Julius Caesar was warned by soothsayers to “beware of the Ides of March”. It was a warning that his enemies in the Roman Senate were planning against him. Apparently, he did not heed the warning strongly enough. He was stabbed and killed by Marcus Brutus on the Ides of March in 44 BC.
Read a book:
🔹published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
🔹where someone is killed
🔹with a royal character or other national leader (does not need to be MC but they should have at least one speaking scene)

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹National Joe Day is a chance to change your name, if only for today. Or on this March 27 holiday, you can celebrate people named “Joe”. The creator of this special holiday did not leave us with any real definition of the reason for this day. But, many people do not like their given name. They wish they could change it. A few actually do. On National Joe Day, it is perfectly okay to have everyone call you “Joe”. Why Joe, and not Bob or Mike or Radcliffe? Simply, because everyone likes the name, Joe. If you are called Joe today, we know that you’re “Joe cool”! This works well for the men out there. What about the ladies? We suggest you choose Josephine or Jody.
Read a book:
🔹with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.).
🔹with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
🔹with a male model on the cover

10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!

my spot

I'm in.

I'm in!
10/10 - Complete

✔ Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.
A Vicarage Reunion, Kate Hewitt

✔ Baby Names!
Read a book:
🔹featuring a character with one of the following popular baby names: Fiona (White, Fair)
Perfecting Fiona, Marion Chesney/MC Beaton

✔ Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
Read a book:
🔹set in Scotland
The Making of a Highlander, Elisa Braden

✔ National Celery Month🔹
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
Couldn't Ask for More, Kianna Alexander

✔ National Bubble Week (third week)🔹
Read a book:
🔹with children in the story
Kissing Lessons, Stephanie London

✔ March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹
Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
Lucky Leap Day, Ann Marie Walker

✔ March 8🔹
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
🔹with a female protagonist
The Sandycove Supper Club, Siân O'Gorman

✔ March 15🔹Ides of March🔹Read a book:
🔹where someone is killed
The Finders, Jeffrey B Burton

✔ March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹
Read a book:
🔹with a male model on the cover
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time, Kylie Scott

✔ Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy, Megan Bannen

2023 March Monthly Challenge
5/10

1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹published in March
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine. - The Neighbor's Secret

2. Baby Names!
Read a book:
🔹featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
🔹with a a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Fiona (White, Fair), Aurora (Dawn), Declan (Full of Goodness), Everett (Wild Boar Herd). - The Dead Romantics

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
Read a book:
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Samantha Young:
-- She is from Scotland and also uses the penname S. Young
-- She writes adult contemporary, paranormal romance, ya urban fantasy and ya contemporary.
-- Samantha's books have been nominated for several Goodread's Choice awards and she is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

Read a book:
🔹set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
🔹that has been nominated for a GR Choice award
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya - The Accidental Pinup - Finished 3/9

4. National Celery Month🔹Celery. Really. Native to the Mediterranean, Celery is one of the best foods you can eat. It is very, very low in calories, People say it takes more calories to eat celery than the calories it contains. It is high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Celery adds a tasty crunch to salads and tuna fish. It’s great in soups, stuffing, and many other recipes. It is a great snack paired with a variety of dips, or peanut butter. And, what would a Bloody Mary be without a stalk of celery!? Celery has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Back in 850 B.C., Celery seed was believed to have healing powers. Benefits include: preventing gallstones, aiding in indigestion, and helping to lower blood pressure. So, there are plenty of reasons to eat ample amounts of celery.
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
🔹with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit
🔹with a green plant on the cover - House of Cotton - Finished 3/4

5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹National Bubble Week comes annually during the first week of spring. Hasbro started the week-long event to celebrate and welcome the spring season. Bubbles occur in nature although fleeting and unreproducible. The man-made version has been around for millennia, first recorded in coincidence with the first record of soap in 3000 B.C. when Sumerians began production. This discovery of bubbles kickstarted a tradition of playing with soap and colors. Soap bubbles made bath time more fun for children in Medieval Europe, helped da Vinci ponder the concept of surface tension, and dazzled Newton with their colors. The soap bubble has even made itself a staple in literary devices across the globe, often used as a symbol of the “transience of human life,” or to represent beauty. Playing with soap bubbles has several developmental advantages as well. It helps children develop dexterity, social skills, and an understanding of the basic laws of physics.
Read a book:
🔹with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
🔹where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).
🔹with children in the story - Throwback - Finished 3/9

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹One thing that sets man apart from most other species on the planet is an opposable thumb. It allows us to do many things that most other creatures can’t do. Now imagine what it would be like if your pet had thumbs. Do you get a clear image of your pet with thumbs? Are you seeing your pet doing things with its new thumb? If so, your mind is in spirit with today. Note: If you have a pet monkey, you already know what it would be like for your pet to have thumbs.
Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
🔹where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover
🔹where an animal paw (any kind) is clearly visible on the cover

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹The United Nations sponsors this worldwide event. However, the UN did not originate this special celebration. The roots of this celebration go back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. It grew from women’s socialist movements and early women’s trade union groups. In those early days, it was called International Working Women’s Day. The first celebration was held on March 19, 1911. The focus is on women workers and advancing women’s rights in the workforce, politics, and society. Nowadays, the goals are to promote and celebrate women’s cultural, political, and social issues and accomplishments.
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author - The Roommate - Finished 3/21
🔹with only females on the cover (one or many)
🔹tagged womans-rights/womens-rights, feminism, or any similar woman, female rights/issues tags
🔹with a female protagonist

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹The Ides of March, a March 15 holiday, is the first day of the Roman New Year. It also marks the first day of spring in the Roman calendar. And, it marks the assassination of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar. On this day in history, Julius Caesar was warned by soothsayers to “beware of the Ides of March”. It was a warning that his enemies in the Roman Senate were planning against him. Apparently, he did not heed the warning strongly enough. He was stabbed and killed by Marcus Brutus on the Ides of March in 44 BC.
Read a book:
🔹published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
🔹where someone is killed
🔹with a royal character or other national leader (does not need to be MC but they should have at least one speaking scene)

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹National Joe Day is a chance to change your name, if only for today. Or on this March 27 holiday, you can celebrate people named “Joe”. The creator of this special holiday did not leave us with any real definition of the reason for this day. But, many people do not like their given name. They wish they could change it. A few actually do. On National Joe Day, it is perfectly okay to have everyone call you “Joe”. Why Joe, and not Bob or Mike or Radcliffe? Simply, because everyone likes the name, Joe. If you are called Joe today, we know that you’re “Joe cool”! This works well for the men out there. What about the ladies? We suggest you choose Josephine or Jody.
Read a book:
🔹with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.).
🔹with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
🔹with a male model on the cover

10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice! - The Spite House - Finished 3/16

2023 March Monthly Challenge

1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
-published in March
-with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.

2. Baby Names!
Read a book:
-featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
-with a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Fiona (White, Fair), Aurora (Dawn), Declan (Full of Goodness), Everett (Wild Boar Herd).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) Samantha Young
Read a book:
written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Samantha Young:
-- She is from Scotland and also uses the penname S. Young
-- She writes adult contemporary, paranormal romance, ya urban fantasy and ya contemporary.
-- Samantha's books have been nominated for several Goodread's Choice awards and she is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

Read a book:
-set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
-that has been nominated for a GR Choice award
-shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya

4. National Celery Month
Read a book:
-with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
-with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit
-with a green plant on the cover

5. National Bubble Week (third week)
Read a book:
-with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
-where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).
-with children in the story

6. March 3 If Pets Had Thumbs Day
Read a book:
-featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
-where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover
-where an animal paw (any kind) is clearly visible on the cover

7. March 8 International Women's Day
Read a book:
-written by a female author
-with only females on the cover (one or many)
-tagged womans-rights/womens-rights, feminism, or any similar woman, female rights/issues tags
-with a female protagonist

8. March 15 Ides of March
Read a book:
-published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
-where someone is killed
-with a royal character or other national leader (does not need to be MC but they should have at least one speaking scene)

9. March 27 National Joe Day
Read a book:
-with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.).
-with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
-with a male model on the cover

10. Reader's Choice
-Read any book of your choice!

Hoping for better reading in March!

3/5 Planned
🔹1. Happy March Birthday! Falling Hard (March pub)
🔹2. Baby Names! Declan (Full of Goodness): Taming of the Rogue (female MC is full of goodness)
🔹3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)Samantha Young: Take a Hint, Dani Brown (GR Choice award)
🔹4. National Celery Month: Things We Never Got Over (plant on cover)
🔹5. National Bubble Week (third week): Vampire Moon (children in story)
🔹6. March 3 If Pets Had Thumbs Day: That Kind of Guy (thumb on cover)
🔹7. March 8 International Women's Day: Love & Gelato (female author)
🔹8. March 15 Ides of March: Fatal Affair (someone killed)
🔹9. March 27 National Joe Day: Lord James and His Bride (J.O.E in title)
🔹10. Reader's Choice: Blow Me Down (leftover from Feb reading!)

Books:


Read:

I'm in

10/10


1. Happy March Birthday!
☘️Read a book:
🔹published in March
A Texas Kind of Cowboy - Delores Fossen (HQN - Mar 2023) - Mar 4
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.

2. Baby Names!
☘️Read a book:
🔹featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
🔹with a a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
Fiona (White, Fair),
Rescued by Her Highland Soldier - Sarah Mallory (HH #1576 - May 2021) - Mar 13
Aurora (Dawn),
Declan (Full of Goodness),
Everett (Wild Boar Herd).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
☘️Read a book:
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Samantha Young:
-- She is from Scotland and also uses the penname S. Young
-- She writes adult contemporary, paranormal romance, ya urban fantasy and ya contemporary.
-- Samantha's books have been nominated for several Goodread's Choice awards and she is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

☘️Read a book:
🔹set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
The Laird's Runaway Wife - Sarah Mallory (HH #1655 - June 2022) (Scottish character) - Mar 13
🔹that has been nominated for a GR Choice award
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya

4. National Celery Month🔹Celery. Really. Native to the Mediterranean, Celery is one of the best foods you can eat. It is very, very low in calories, People say it takes more calories to eat celery than the calories it contains. It is high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Celery adds a tasty crunch to salads and tuna fish. It’s great in soups, stuffing, and many other recipes. It is a great snack paired with a variety of dips, or peanut butter. And, what would a Bloody Mary be without a stalk of celery!? Celery has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Back in 850 B.C., Celery seed was believed to have healing powers. Benefits include: preventing gallstones, aiding in indigestion, and helping to lower blood pressure. So, there are plenty of reasons to eat ample amounts of celery.
☘️Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
Cold Case Captive - Tyler Anne Snell (HI #2077 - June 2022) - Mar 16
🔹with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit
🔹with a green plant on the cover

5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹National Bubble Week comes annually during the first week of spring. Hasbro started the week-long event to celebrate and welcome the spring season. Bubbles occur in nature although fleeting and unreproducible. The man-made version has been around for millennia, first recorded in coincidence with the first record of soap in 3000 B.C. when Sumerians began production. This discovery of bubbles kickstarted a tradition of playing with soap and colors. Soap bubbles made bath time more fun for children in Medieval Europe, helped da Vinci ponder the concept of surface tension, and dazzled Newton with their colors. The soap bubble has even made itself a staple in literary devices across the globe, often used as a symbol of the “transience of human life,” or to represent beauty. Playing with soap bubbles has several developmental advantages as well. It helps children develop dexterity, social skills, and an understanding of the basic laws of physics.
☘️Read a book:
🔹with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
🔹where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).
To Trust a Colton Cowboy - Dana Nussio (HRS #2207 - Dec 2022) - Mar 6
🔹with children in the story

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹One thing that sets man apart from most other species on the planet is an opposable thumb. It allows us to do many things that most other creatures can’t do. Now imagine what it would be like if your pet had thumbs. Do you get a clear image of your pet with thumbs? Are you seeing your pet doing things with its new thumb? If so, your mind is in spirit with today. Note: If you have a pet monkey, you already know what it would be like for your pet to have thumbs.
☘️Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
🔹where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover
Retracing the Investigation - Tyler Anne Snell (HI #2083- July 2022) - Mar 1
🔹where an animal paw (any kind) is clearly visible on the cover

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹The United Nations sponsors this worldwide event. However, the UN did not originate this special celebration. The roots of this celebration go back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. It grew from women’s socialist movements and early women’s trade union groups. In those early days, it was called International Working Women’s Day. The first celebration was held on March 19, 1911. The focus is on women workers and advancing women’s rights in the workforce, politics, and society. Nowadays, the goals are to promote and celebrate women’s cultural, political, and social issues and accomplishments.
☘️Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
One Night with the Maverick - Melissa Senate (HSE #2929 - Sept 2022) - Mar 3
🔹with only females on the cover (one or many)
🔹tagged womans-rights/womens-rights, feminism, or any similar woman, female rights/issues tags
🔹with a female protagonist

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹The Ides of March, a March 15 holiday, is the first day of the Roman New Year. It also marks the first day of spring in the Roman calendar. And, it marks the assassination of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar. On this day in history, Julius Caesar was warned by soothsayers to “beware of the Ides of March”. It was a warning that his enemies in the Roman Senate were planning against him. Apparently, he did not heed the warning strongly enough. He was stabbed and killed by Marcus Brutus on the Ides of March in 44 BC.
☘️Read a book:
🔹published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
🔹where someone is killed
Montana Freedom - Josie Jade, Janie Crouch (Calamittie Jane Pub - Mar 2023) - Mar 12
🔹with a royal character or other national leader (does not need to be MC but they should have at least one speaking scene)

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹National Joe Day is a chance to change your name, if only for today. Or on this March 27 holiday, you can celebrate people named “Joe”. The creator of this special holiday did not leave us with any real definition of the reason for this day. But, many people do not like their given name. They wish they could change it. A few actually do. On National Joe Day, it is perfectly okay to have everyone call you “Joe”. Why Joe, and not Bob or Mike or Radcliffe? Simply, because everyone likes the name, Joe. If you are called Joe today, we know that you’re “Joe cool”! This works well for the men out there. What about the ladies? We suggest you choose Josephine or Jody.
☘️Read a book:
🔹with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.).
Shielding Colton's Witness - Linda O. Johnston (HRS #2203 - Nov 2022) (witness protection) - Mar 2
🔹with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
🔹with a male model on the cover

10. Reader's Choice
☘️Read any book of your choice!
What Happens in the Ballroom - Sabrina Jeffries (Kensington - Apr 2023) - Mar 9

2023 March Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 3/1/23 to 3/31/23
0/10

1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹published in March
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.

2. Baby Names!
Read a book:
🔹featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
🔹with a a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Fiona (White, Fair), Aurora (Dawn), Declan (Full of Goodness), Everett (Wild Boar Herd).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
Read a book:
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Samantha Young:
-- She is from Scotland and also uses the penname S. Young
-- She writes adult contemporary, paranormal romance, ya urban fantasy and ya contemporary.
-- Samantha's books have been nominated for several Goodread's Choice awards and she is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

Read a book:
🔹set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
🔹that has been nominated for a GR Choice award
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya

4. National Celery Month🔹Celery. Really. Native to the Mediterranean, Celery is one of the best foods you can eat. It is very, very low in calories, People say it takes more calories to eat celery than the calories it contains. It is high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Celery adds a tasty crunch to salads and tuna fish. It’s great in soups, stuffing, and many other recipes. It is a great snack paired with a variety of dips, or peanut butter. And, what would a Bloody Mary be without a stalk of celery!? Celery has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Back in 850 B.C., Celery seed was believed to have healing powers. Benefits include: preventing gallstones, aiding in indigestion, and helping to lower blood pressure. So, there are plenty of reasons to eat ample amounts of celery.
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
🔹with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit
🔹with a green plant on the cover

5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹National Bubble Week comes annually during the first week of spring. Hasbro started the week-long event to celebrate and welcome the spring season. Bubbles occur in nature although fleeting and unreproducible. The man-made version has been around for millennia, first recorded in coincidence with the first record of soap in 3000 B.C. when Sumerians began production. This discovery of bubbles kickstarted a tradition of playing with soap and colors. Soap bubbles made bath time more fun for children in Medieval Europe, helped da Vinci ponder the concept of surface tension, and dazzled Newton with their colors. The soap bubble has even made itself a staple in literary devices across the globe, often used as a symbol of the “transience of human life,” or to represent beauty. Playing with soap bubbles has several developmental advantages as well. It helps children develop dexterity, social skills, and an understanding of the basic laws of physics.
Read a book:
🔹with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
🔹where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).
🔹with children in the story

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹One thing that sets man apart from most other species on the planet is an opposable thumb. It allows us to do many things that most other creatures can’t do. Now imagine what it would be like if your pet had thumbs. Do you get a clear image of your pet with thumbs? Are you seeing your pet doing things with its new thumb? If so, your mind is in spirit with today. Note: If you have a pet monkey, you already know what it would be like for your pet to have thumbs.
Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
🔹where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover
🔹where an animal paw (any kind) is clearly visible on the cover

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹The United Nations sponsors this worldwide event. However, the UN did not originate this special celebration. The roots of this celebration go back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. It grew from women’s socialist movements and early women’s trade union groups. In those early days, it was called International Working Women’s Day. The first celebration was held on March 19, 1911. The focus is on women workers and advancing women’s rights in the workforce, politics, and society. Nowadays, the goals are to promote and celebrate women’s cultural, political, and social issues and accomplishments.
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
🔹with only females on the cover (one or many)
🔹tagged womans-rights/womens-rights, feminism, or any similar woman, female rights/issues tags
🔹with a female protagonist

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹The Ides of March, a March 15 holiday, is the first day of the Roman New Year. It also marks the first day of spring in the Roman calendar. And, it marks the assassination of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar. On this day in history, Julius Caesar was warned by soothsayers to “beware of the Ides of March”. It was a warning that his enemies in the Roman Senate were planning against him. Apparently, he did not heed the warning strongly enough. He was stabbed and killed by Marcus Brutus on the Ides of March in 44 BC.
Read a book:
🔹published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
🔹where someone is killed
🔹with a royal character or other national leader (does not need to be MC but they should have at least one speaking scene)

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹National Joe Day is a chance to change your name, if only for today. Or on this March 27 holiday, you can celebrate people named “Joe”. The creator of this special holiday did not leave us with any real definition of the reason for this day. But, many people do not like their given name. They wish they could change it. A few actually do. On National Joe Day, it is perfectly okay to have everyone call you “Joe”. Why Joe, and not Bob or Mike or Radcliffe? Simply, because everyone likes the name, Joe. If you are called Joe today, we know that you’re “Joe cool”! This works well for the men out there. What about the ladies? We suggest you choose Josephine or Jody.
Read a book:
🔹with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.).
🔹with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
🔹with a male model on the cover

10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!

Welcome to the challenge everyone!!

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed March 31

1. Happy March Birthday!: The Fine Print by Lauren Asher March 28, 4 stars

2. Baby Names! Aurora: Real Murders by Charlaine Harris March 5, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young: On Dublin Street by Samantha Young March 6, 5 stars

4. National Celery Month🔹Celery: Clammed Up by Barbara Ross March 31, 4 stars

5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹: The Quiche and the Dead by Kirsten Weiss March 15, 4 stars

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹: Cat Raise the Dead by Shirley Rousseau Murphy March 22, 4 stars

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹: Till Death by Jennifer L. Armentrout March 9, 5 stars

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹: Woman in a Sheikh's World by Sarah Morgan March 28, 3 stars

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹: The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson March 20, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice🔹: A Wizard's Dream by Hrvoje Butković March 18, 2 stars

2023 March Monthly Challenge
10/10

1.🔹published in March The Haunting of Hatfield Manor

2. Baby Names!
Read a book: Aurora (Dawn) Book of Shadows

3. Read a book:
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya An Easy Death

4. 🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY The Eulogy


5. 🔹with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover Pacey And His Unicorn Professor


6.
🔹where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover Hot Head Mika Nix


7.
🔹written by a female author Ghostly Findings E.M. Leya

8.
🔹where someone is killed The In-Between


9. 🔹with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.). Revived


10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice! Smolder

2023 March Monthly Challenge
0/10

1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹published in March
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.

2. Baby Names!
Read a book:
🔹featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
🔹with a a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Fiona (White, Fair), Aurora (Dawn), Declan (Full of Goodness), Everett (Wild Boar Herd).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
Read a book:
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name.
🔹set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
🔹that has been nominated for a GR Choice award
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya

4. National Celery Month
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
🔹with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit
🔹with a green plant on the cover

5. National Bubble Week (third week)
Read a book:
🔹with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
🔹where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).
🔹with children in the story

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹
Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
🔹where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover
🔹where an animal paw (any kind) is clearly visible on the cover

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
🔹with only females on the cover (one or many)
🔹tagged womans-rights/womens-rights, feminism, or any similar woman, female rights/issues tags
🔹with a female protagonist

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹
Read a book:
🔹published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
🔹where someone is killed
🔹with a royal character or other national leader (does not need to be MC but they should have at least one speaking scene)

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day
Read a book:
🔹with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.).
🔹with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
🔹with a male model on the cover

10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!

2023 I Can't Believe It's March Monthly Challenge
~ 0 /10 Complete ~


1. Happy March Birthday!
🔹published in March
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.

2. Baby Names!
🔹This month's names: Fiona (White, Fair), Aurora (Dawn), Declan (Full of Goodness), Everett (Wild Boar Herd).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name.
🔹set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
🔹that has been nominated for a GR Choice award
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya

4. National Celery Month🔹
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
🔹with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit
🔹with a green plant on the cover

5. National Bubble Week🔹
🔹with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
🔹where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).
🔹with children in the story

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹
🔹featuring a pet in the story AND dog on cover Fields' Guide to Secrets Julie Mulhern


7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹
🔹written by a female author
🔹with only females on the cover (one or many)
🔹with a female protagonist

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹
🔹published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
🔹where someone is killed
🔹with a royal character or other national leader (does not need to be MC but they should have at least one speaking scene)

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹
🔹with a character who uses a different name than their birth name
🔹with all of the letters of JOE in the title
🔹with a male model on the cover

10. Reader's Choice

I'm in!

00/10

1. Happy March Birthday!

2. Baby Names!

3. Featured Author Challenge

4. National Celery Month

5. National Bubble Week

6. March 3

7. March 8

8. March 15

9. March 27

10. Reader's Choice

March Monthly Challenge

9/10 completed

1. Blue cover: Sold on You Cheyenne McCray 5☆ 12/3/23
2. Baby names: Declan: The Miracle of Love Meara Platt 5☆ 18/3/23
3. Contemporary: Notorious Vicki Lewis Thompson 4☆ 21/3/23
4. Title with letter in Celery: The Lyon's Puzzle Sandra Sookoo 5☆ 15/3/23
5. Circular shape on cover: Lyon's Prey Anna St. Claire 5☆ 2/3/23
6. Pet on cover: Spring Shoots on Sunflower Street Rachel Griffiths 4☆ 11/3/23
7. Female author: Tabetha Waite: His Yuletide Dove 4☆ 8/3/23
8. Published 4/3/22:The Pirate's Bluestocking Chasity Bowlin 4☆ 6/3/23
9. JOE in title: A Prize Beyond Jewels Carole Mortimer
10. Reader's Choice: Mingled Hearts Vicki Lewis Thompson 4☆ 5/3/23

my spot

March 2023 Monthly Challenge!
Duration: Mar 1 - 31, 2023
0/10

1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹published in March
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.

2. Baby Names!
Read a book:
🔹featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
🔹with a a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Fiona (White, Fair), Aurora (Dawn), Declan (Full of Goodness), Everett (Wild Boar Herd).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
Read a book:
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Samantha Young:
-- She is from Scotland and also uses the penname S. Young
-- She writes adult contemporary, paranormal romance, ya urban fantasy and ya contemporary.
-- Samantha's books have been nominated for several Goodread's Choice awards and she is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

Read a book:
🔹set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
🔹that has been nominated for a GR Choice award
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya

4. National Celery Month🔹Celery. Really. Native to the Mediterranean, Celery is one of the best foods you can eat. It is very, very low in calories, People say it takes more calories to eat celery than the calories it contains. It is high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Celery adds a tasty crunch to salads and tuna fish. It’s great in soups, stuffing, and many other recipes. It is a great snack paired with a variety of dips, or peanut butter. And, what would a Bloody Mary be without a stalk of celery!? Celery has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Back in 850 B.C., Celery seed was believed to have healing powers. Benefits include: preventing gallstones, aiding in indigestion, and helping to lower blood pressure. So, there are plenty of reasons to eat ample amounts of celery.
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
🔹with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit
🔹with a green plant on the cover

5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹National Bubble Week comes annually during the first week of spring. Hasbro started the week-long event to celebrate and welcome the spring season. Bubbles occur in nature although fleeting and unreproducible. The man-made version has been around for millennia, first recorded in coincidence with the first record of soap in 3000 B.C. when Sumerians began production. This discovery of bubbles kickstarted a tradition of playing with soap and colors. Soap bubbles made bath time more fun for children in Medieval Europe, helped da Vinci ponder the concept of surface tension, and dazzled Newton with their colors. The soap bubble has even made itself a staple in literary devices across the globe, often used as a symbol of the “transience of human life,” or to represent beauty. Playing with soap bubbles has several developmental advantages as well. It helps children develop dexterity, social skills, and an understanding of the basic laws of physics.
Read a book:
🔹with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
🔹where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).
🔹with children in the story

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹One thing that sets man apart from most other species on the planet is an opposable thumb. It allows us to do many things that most other creatures can’t do. Now imagine what it would be like if your pet had thumbs. Do you get a clear image of your pet with thumbs? Are you seeing your pet doing things with its new thumb? If so, your mind is in spirit with today. Note: If you have a pet monkey, you already know what it would be like for your pet to have thumbs.
Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
🔹where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover
🔹where an animal paw (any kind) is clearly visible on the cover

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹The United Nations sponsors this worldwide event. However, the UN did not originate this special celebration. The roots of this celebration go back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. It grew from women’s socialist movements and early women’s trade union groups. In those early days, it was called International Working Women’s Day. The first celebration was held on March 19, 1911. The focus is on women workers and advancing women’s rights in the workforce, politics, and society. Nowadays, the goals are to promote and celebrate women’s cultural, political, and social issues and accomplishments.
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
🔹with only females on the cover (one or many)
🔹tagged womans-rights/womens-rights, feminism, or any similar woman, female rights/issues tags
🔹with a female protagonist

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹The Ides of March, a March 15 holiday, is the first day of the Roman New Year. It also marks the first day of spring in the Roman calendar. And, it marks the assassination of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar. On this day in history, Julius Caesar was warned by soothsayers to “beware of the Ides of March”. It was a warning that his enemies in the Roman Senate were planning against him. Apparently, he did not heed the warning strongly enough. He was stabbed and killed by Marcus Brutus on the Ides of March in 44 BC.
Read a book:
🔹published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
🔹where someone is killed
🔹with a royal character or other national leader (does not need to be MC but they should have at least one speaking scene)

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹National Joe Day is a chance to change your name, if only for today. Or on this March 27 holiday, you can celebrate people named “Joe”. The creator of this special holiday did not leave us with any real definition of the reason for this day. But, many people do not like their given name. They wish they could change it. A few actually do. On National Joe Day, it is perfectly okay to have everyone call you “Joe”. Why Joe, and not Bob or Mike or Radcliffe? Simply, because everyone likes the name, Joe. If you are called Joe today, we know that you’re “Joe cool”! This works well for the men out there. What about the ladies? We suggest you choose Josephine or Jody.
Read a book:
🔹with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.).
🔹with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
🔹with a male model on the cover

10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!

I'm in for six this month.

Me for the usual! 📚

2023 March Monthly Challenge

1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹published in March
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.

2. Baby Names!
🔹with a a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses): Aurora (Dawn)
Midnight Awakening, by Lara Adrian - 3/17/23

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
Read a book:
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya
A Touch of Midnight, by Lara Adrian - 3/2/23

4. National Celery Month🔹Celery.
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
🔹with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit
🔹with a green plant on the cover

5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹National Bubble Week
Read a book:
🔹with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
🔹where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).
🔹with children in the story

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
Kiss of Crimson, by Lara Adrian - 3/10/23

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹
🔹written by a female author
Kiss of Midnight, by Lara Adrian - 3/4/23

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹
Read a book:
🔹published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
🔹where someone is killed
🔹with a royal character or other national leader (does not need to be MC but they should have at least one speaking scene)

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹
Read a book:
🔹with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.).
🔹with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
🔹with a male model on the cover

10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2023 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: 3/1/2023 - 3/31/2023

Progress: 9 out of 10

1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹published in March
Bitter Is the New Black: Confessions of a Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smartass, Or, Why You Should Never Carry A Prada Bag to the Unemployment Office by Jen Lancaster - ***** - 3/17/2023 - 400 Pages - Published March of 2006
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.



2. Baby Names!
Read a book:
🔹featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
🔹with a a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Fiona (White, Fair), Aurora (Dawn), Declan (Full of Goodness), Everett (Wild Boar Herd).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
Read a book:
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Samantha Young:
-- She is from Scotland and also uses the penname S. Young
-- She writes adult contemporary, paranormal romance, ya urban fantasy and ya contemporary.
-- Samantha's books have been nominated for several Goodread's Choice awards and she is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.
Read a book:
🔹set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
🔹that has been nominated for a GR Choice award
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - ***** - 3/8/2023 - 476 Pages
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya



4. National Celery Month🔹Celery. Really. Native to the Mediterranean, Celery is one of the best foods you can eat. It is very, very low in calories, People say it takes more calories to eat celery than the calories it contains. It is high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Celery adds a tasty crunch to salads and tuna fish. It’s great in soups, stuffing, and many other recipes. It is a great snack paired with a variety of dips, or peanut butter. And, what would a Bloody Mary be without a stalk of celery!? Celery has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Back in 850 B.C., Celery seed was believed to have healing powers. Benefits include: preventing gallstones, aiding in indigestion, and helping to lower blood pressure. So, there are plenty of reasons to eat ample amounts of celery.
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
🔹with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit:
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty - **** - 3/7/2023 - 453 Pages
🔹with a green plant on the cover



5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹National Bubble Week comes annually during the first week of spring. Hasbro started the week-long event to celebrate and welcome the spring season. Bubbles occur in nature although fleeting and unreproducible. The man-made version has been around for millennia, first recorded in coincidence with the first record of soap in 3000 B.C. when Sumerians began production. This discovery of bubbles kickstarted a tradition of playing with soap and colors. Soap bubbles made bath time more fun for children in Medieval Europe, helped da Vinci ponder the concept of surface tension, and dazzled Newton with their colors. The soap bubble has even made itself a staple in literary devices across the globe, often used as a symbol of the “transience of human life,” or to represent beauty. Playing with soap bubbles has several developmental advantages as well. It helps children develop dexterity, social skills, and an understanding of the basic laws of physics.
Read a book:
🔹with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
🔹where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).
🔹with children in the story
Hilda and the Hidden People by Luke Pearson - ***** - 3/7/2023 - 216 Pages



6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹One thing that sets man apart from most other species on the planet is an opposable thumb. It allows us to do many things that most other creatures can’t do. Now imagine what it would be like if your pet had thumbs. Do you get a clear image of your pet with thumbs? Are you seeing your pet doing things with its new thumb? If so, your mind is in spirit with today. Note: If you have a pet monkey, you already know what it would be like for your pet to have thumbs.
Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood - ***** - 3/19/2023 - 354 Pages
🔹where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover
🔹where an animal paw (any kind) is clearly visible on the cover



7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹The United Nations sponsors this worldwide event. However, the UN did not originate this special celebration. The roots of this celebration go back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. It grew from women’s socialist movements and early women’s trade union groups. In those early days, it was called International Working Women’s Day. The first celebration was held on March 19, 1911. The focus is on women workers and advancing women’s rights in the workforce, politics, and society. Nowadays, the goals are to promote and celebrate women’s cultural, political, and social issues and accomplishments.
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
Dark Skye by Kresley Cole - ***** - 3/1/2023 - 420 Pages
🔹with only females on the cover (one or many)
🔹tagged womans-rights/womens-rights, feminism, or any similar woman, female rights/issues tags
🔹with a female protagonist



8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹The Ides of March, a March 15 holiday, is the first day of the Roman New Year. It also marks the first day of spring in the Roman calendar. And, it marks the assassination of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar. On this day in history, Julius Caesar was warned by soothsayers to “beware of the Ides of March”. It was a warning that his enemies in the Roman Senate were planning against him. Apparently, he did not heed the warning strongly enough. He was stabbed and killed by Marcus Brutus on the Ides of March in 44 BC.
Read a book:
🔹published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
🔹where someone is killed:
Dead Man's Hand by James J. Butcher - ***** - 3/6/2023 - 384 Pages
🔹with a royal character or other national leader (does not need to be MC but they should have at least one speaking scene)



9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹National Joe Day is a chance to change your name, if only for today. Or on this March 27 holiday, you can celebrate people named “Joe”. The creator of this special holiday did not leave us with any real definition of the reason for this day. But, many people do not like their given name. They wish they could change it. A few actually do. On National Joe Day, it is perfectly okay to have everyone call you “Joe”. Why Joe, and not Bob or Mike or Radcliffe? Simply, because everyone likes the name, Joe. If you are called Joe today, we know that you’re “Joe cool”! This works well for the men out there. What about the ladies? We suggest you choose Josephine or Jody.
Read a book:
🔹with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.)
The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead - **** - 3/13/2023 - 401 Pages - Alias
🔹with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
🔹with a male model on the cover



10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!
Mystery Ranch by Gertrude Chandler Warner - **** - 3/1/2023 - 128 Pages

2023 March Monthly Challenge

4/6 Completed

✔️1. Happy March Birthday! - March
Hard To Handle - Lori Foster - 3/14 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2. Baby Names! -

3. Featured Author Challenge -

✔️4. National Celery Month - Healthy/Stay fit
My Man Michael - Lori Foster - 3/17 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️5. National Bubble Week - w/ children
Sisters of Summer's End - Lori Foster - 3/11 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️6. March 3: If Pets Had Thumbs Day - traditional pet
Cooper's Charm - Lori Foster - 3/7 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

7. March 8: International Women's Day -

8. March 15: Ides of March -

9. March 27: National Joe Day -

10. Reader's Choice

We're off and running! Good luck all!!

2023 March Monthly Challenge
Read: 1/10


✔️1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.
®️Persuasion by Jane Austen▪️3/5/2023▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2. Baby Names!
Read a book:
🔹featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
🔹with a a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: Fiona (White, Fair), Aurora (Dawn), Declan (Full of Goodness), Everett (Wild Boar Herd).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
Read a book:
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Samantha Young:
-- She is from Scotland and also uses the penname S. Young
-- She writes adult contemporary, paranormal romance, ya urban fantasy and ya contemporary.
-- Samantha's books have been nominated for several Goodread's Choice awards and she is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

Read a book:
🔹set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
🔹that has been nominated for a GR Choice award
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya

4. National Celery Month🔹Celery. Really. Native to the Mediterranean, Celery is one of the best foods you can eat. It is very, very low in calories, People say it takes more calories to eat celery than the calories it contains. It is high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Celery adds a tasty crunch to salads and tuna fish. It’s great in soups, stuffing, and many other recipes. It is a great snack paired with a variety of dips, or peanut butter. And, what would a Bloody Mary be without a stalk of celery!? Celery has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Back in 850 B.C., Celery seed was believed to have healing powers. Benefits include: preventing gallstones, aiding in indigestion, and helping to lower blood pressure. So, there are plenty of reasons to eat ample amounts of celery.
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
🔹with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit
🔹with a green plant on the cover

5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹National Bubble Week comes annually during the first week of spring. Hasbro started the week-long event to celebrate and welcome the spring season. Bubbles occur in nature although fleeting and unreproducible. The man-made version has been around for millennia, first recorded in coincidence with the first record of soap in 3000 B.C. when Sumerians began production. This discovery of bubbles kickstarted a tradition of playing with soap and colors. Soap bubbles made bath time more fun for children in Medieval Europe, helped da Vinci ponder the concept of surface tension, and dazzled Newton with their colors. The soap bubble has even made itself a staple in literary devices across the globe, often used as a symbol of the “transience of human life,” or to represent beauty. Playing with soap bubbles has several developmental advantages as well. It helps children develop dexterity, social skills, and an understanding of the basic laws of physics.
Read a book:
🔹with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
🔹where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).
🔹with children in the story

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹One thing that sets man apart from most other species on the planet is an opposable thumb. It allows us to do many things that most other creatures can’t do. Now imagine what it would be like if your pet had thumbs. Do you get a clear image of your pet with thumbs? Are you seeing your pet doing things with its new thumb? If so, your mind is in spirit with today. Note: If you have a pet monkey, you already know what it would be like for your pet to have thumbs.
Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
🔹where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover
🔹where an animal paw (any kind) is clearly visible on the cover

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹The United Nations sponsors this worldwide event. However, the UN did not originate this special celebration. The roots of this celebration go back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. It grew from women’s socialist movements and early women’s trade union groups. In those early days, it was called International Working Women’s Day. The first celebration was held on March 19, 1911. The focus is on women workers and advancing women’s rights in the workforce, politics, and society. Nowadays, the goals are to promote and celebrate women’s cultural, political, and social issues and accomplishments.
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
🔹with only females on the cover (one or many)
🔹tagged womans-rights/womens-rights, feminism, or any similar woman, female rights/issues tags
🔹with a female protagonist

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹The Ides of March, a March 15 holiday, is the first day of the Roman New Year. It also marks the first day of spring in the Roman calendar. And, it marks the assassination of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar. On this day in history, Julius Caesar was warned by soothsayers to “beware of the Ides of March”. It was a warning that his enemies in the Roman Senate were planning against him. Apparently, he did not heed the warning strongly enough. He was stabbed and killed by Marcus Brutus on the Ides of March in 44 BC.
Read a book:
🔹published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
🔹where someone is killed
🔹with a royal character or other national leader (does not need to be MC but they should have at least one speaking scene)

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹National Joe Day is a chance to change your name, if only for today. Or on this March 27 holiday, you can celebrate people named “Joe”. The creator of this special holiday did not leave us with any real definition of the reason for this day. But, many people do not like their given name. They wish they could change it. A few actually do. On National Joe Day, it is perfectly okay to have everyone call you “Joe”. Why Joe, and not Bob or Mike or Radcliffe? Simply, because everyone likes the name, Joe. If you are called Joe today, we know that you’re “Joe cool”! This works well for the men out there. What about the ladies? We suggest you choose Josephine or Jody.
Read a book:
🔹with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.).
🔹with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
🔹with a male model on the cover

10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!

2023 March Monthly Challenge
1 March to 31 March, 2023

Read: 1/10

1. Happy March Birthday! Beauty and the Baller by Ilsa Madden-Mills

2. Baby Names! Beach Read by Emily Henry

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks

4. National Celery Month🔹 Playing Hard to Get by Monica Murphy

5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹 Beating Ruby by Camilla Monk

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹 Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹 Hating the Player by Rebecca Jenshak

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹 Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹 Tight Spot by Lisa Suzanne (4/3/2023)

10. Reader's Choice Kiss Kiss Fang Fang by Penelope Bloom

COMPLETE!

10/10

✔ Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.
A Vicarage Reunion, Kate Hewitt

✔ Baby Names!
Read a book:
🔹featuring a character with one of the following popular baby names: Fiona (White, Fair)
Perfecting Fiona, Marion Chesney/MC Beaton

✔ Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
Read a book:
🔹set in Scotland
The Making of a Highlander, Elisa Braden

✔ National Celery Month🔹
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
Couldn't Ask for More, Kianna Alexander

✔ National Bubble Week (third week)🔹
Read a book:
🔹with children in the story
Kissing Lessons, Stephanie London

✔ March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹
Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
Lucky Leap Day, Ann Marie Walker

✔ March 8🔹
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
🔹with a female protagonist
The Sandycove Supper Club, Siân O'Gorman

✔ March 15🔹Ides of March🔹Read a book:
🔹where someone is killed
The Finders, Jeffrey B Burton

✔ March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹
Read a book:
🔹with a male model on the cover
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time, Kylie Scott

✔ Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy, Megan Bannen

DONE!

I'm in

10/10


1. Happy March Birthday!
☘️Read a book:
🔹published in March
A Texas Kind of Cowboy - Delores Fossen (HQN - Mar 2023) - Mar 4
🔹with a light blue cover in honor of the March birthstone, the Aquamarine.

2. Baby Names!
☘️Read a book:
🔹featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
🔹with a a character, plot, scene or cover art that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
Fiona (White, Fair),
Rescued by Her Highland Soldier - Sarah Mallory (HH #1576 - May 2021) - Mar 13
Aurora (Dawn),
Declan (Full of Goodness),
Everett (Wild Boar Herd).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
☘️Read a book:
🔹written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Samantha Young:
-- She is from Scotland and also uses the penname S. Young
-- She writes adult contemporary, paranormal romance, ya urban fantasy and ya contemporary.
-- Samantha's books have been nominated for several Goodread's Choice awards and she is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

☘️Read a book:
🔹set in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish or of Scottish descent
The Laird's Runaway Wife - Sarah Mallory (HH #1655 - June 2022) (Scottish character) - Mar 13
🔹that has been nominated for a GR Choice award
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya

4. National Celery Month🔹Celery. Really. Native to the Mediterranean, Celery is one of the best foods you can eat. It is very, very low in calories, People say it takes more calories to eat celery than the calories it contains. It is high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Celery adds a tasty crunch to salads and tuna fish. It’s great in soups, stuffing, and many other recipes. It is a great snack paired with a variety of dips, or peanut butter. And, what would a Bloody Mary be without a stalk of celery!? Celery has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Back in 850 B.C., Celery seed was believed to have healing powers. Benefits include: preventing gallstones, aiding in indigestion, and helping to lower blood pressure. So, there are plenty of reasons to eat ample amounts of celery.
☘️Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
Cold Case Captive - Tyler Anne Snell (HI #2077 - June 2022) - Mar 16
🔹with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit
🔹with a green plant on the cover

5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹National Bubble Week comes annually during the first week of spring. Hasbro started the week-long event to celebrate and welcome the spring season. Bubbles occur in nature although fleeting and unreproducible. The man-made version has been around for millennia, first recorded in coincidence with the first record of soap in 3000 B.C. when Sumerians began production. This discovery of bubbles kickstarted a tradition of playing with soap and colors. Soap bubbles made bath time more fun for children in Medieval Europe, helped da Vinci ponder the concept of surface tension, and dazzled Newton with their colors. The soap bubble has even made itself a staple in literary devices across the globe, often used as a symbol of the “transience of human life,” or to represent beauty. Playing with soap bubbles has several developmental advantages as well. It helps children develop dexterity, social skills, and an understanding of the basic laws of physics.
☘️Read a book:
🔹with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover
🔹where a character uses soap, in any way (dish soap, in the bath/shower, laundry, etc.).
To Trust a Colton Cowboy - Dana Nussio (HRS #2207 - Dec 2022) - Mar 6
🔹with children in the story

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day🔹One thing that sets man apart from most other species on the planet is an opposable thumb. It allows us to do many things that most other creatures can’t do. Now imagine what it would be like if your pet had thumbs. Do you get a clear image of your pet with thumbs? Are you seeing your pet doing things with its new thumb? If so, your mind is in spirit with today. Note: If you have a pet monkey, you already know what it would be like for your pet to have thumbs.
☘️Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
🔹where a thumb is clearly visible on the cover
Retracing the Investigation - Tyler Anne Snell (HI #2083- July 2022) - Mar 1
🔹where an animal paw (any kind) is clearly visible on the cover

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day🔹The United Nations sponsors this worldwide event. However, the UN did not originate this special celebration. The roots of this celebration go back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. It grew from women’s socialist movements and early women’s trade union groups. In those early days, it was called International Working Women’s Day. The first celebration was held on March 19, 1911. The focus is on women workers and advancing women’s rights in the workforce, politics, and society. Nowadays, the goals are to promote and celebrate women’s cultural, political, and social issues and accomplishments.
☘️Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
One Night with the Maverick - Melissa Senate (HSE #2929 - Sept 2022) - Mar 3
🔹with only females on the cover (one or many)
🔹tagged womans-rights/womens-rights, feminism, or any similar woman, female rights/issues tags
🔹with a female protagonist

8. March 15🔹Ides of March🔹The Ides of March, a March 15 holiday, is the first day of the Roman New Year. It also marks the first day of spring in the Roman calendar. And, it marks the assassination of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar. On this day in history, Julius Caesar was warned by soothsayers to “beware of the Ides of March”. It was a warning that his enemies in the Roman Senate were planning against him. Apparently, he did not heed the warning strongly enough. He was stabbed and killed by Marcus Brutus on the Ides of March in 44 BC.
☘️Read a book:
🔹published in March of any year or with 15 in the publish date
🔹where someone is killed
Montana Freedom - Josie Jade, Janie Crouch (Calamittie Jane Pub - Mar 2023) - Mar 12
🔹with a royal character or other national leader (does not need to be MC but they should have at least one speaking scene)

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day🔹National Joe Day is a chance to change your name, if only for today. Or on this March 27 holiday, you can celebrate people named “Joe”. The creator of this special holiday did not leave us with any real definition of the reason for this day. But, many people do not like their given name. They wish they could change it. A few actually do. On National Joe Day, it is perfectly okay to have everyone call you “Joe”. Why Joe, and not Bob or Mike or Radcliffe? Simply, because everyone likes the name, Joe. If you are called Joe today, we know that you’re “Joe cool”! This works well for the men out there. What about the ladies? We suggest you choose Josephine or Jody.
☘️Read a book:
🔹with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.).
Shielding Colton's Witness - Linda O. Johnston (HRS #2203 - Nov 2022) (witness protection) - Mar 2
🔹with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
🔹with a male model on the cover

10. Reader's Choice
☘️Read any book of your choice!
What Happens in the Ballroom - Sabrina Jeffries (Kensington - Apr 2023) - Mar 9

Forgot to make a post... but I'm done! :)

Completed: 10/10

1. Happy March Birthday!: Garters and Gargoyles ⭐⭐⭐ (3/7)
2. Baby Names!: Fair Isle and Fortunes ⭐⭐⭐ (3/3)
3. FAC – Samantha Young: Ribbing and Runes ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3/11)
4. National Celery Month: Lace and Lies ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5)
5. National Bubble Week: Bobbles and Broomsticks ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5)
6. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: Diamonds and Daggers ⭐⭐⭐ (3/9)
7. International Women's Day: Mosaics and Magic ⭐⭐⭐ (3/14)
8. Ides of March: Herringbones and Hexes ⭐⭐⭐ (3/9)
9. National Joe Day: The Vampire Knitting Club: Cornwall ⭐⭐⭐ (3/15)
10. Reader's Choice: Popcorn and Poltergeists ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3/6)

done on post #8

Done!

2023 March Monthly Challenge

5/5 Romance/Romantic Suspense

1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹published in March
Protection Detail: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott 14 March; 4 1/2☆


2. Baby Names!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya
YA- Meet Me at the Summit by Mandi Lynn 19 March; 4 1/2☆


4. National Celery Month.
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
Eagle Mountain Cliffhanger by Cindi Myers 3 March; 4 1/2☆


5. National Bubble Week (third week).

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day.
Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
Rescue Mission by Lynette Eason 11 March; 4 1/2☆


7. March 8🔹International Women's Day.
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
🔹with a female protagonist
Explosive Revenge by Maggie K. Black 6 March; 4 1/2☆


8. March 15🔹Ides of March.

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day.

10. Reader's Choice

1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🍀 published in March: Miles Ever After 3/16-3/21

🍀2. Baby Names!
Read a book: Aurora (Dawn), All Rhodes Lead Here 3/13-3/15

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🍀Samantha Young
Read a book:
🍀written by Samantha Young, or any author with her first or last name. Here With Me 3/3-3/4
There with You 3/4-3/5

4. National Celery Month🍀
🍀with a title starting with a letter in CELERY The Co-op 3/7-3/11
🍀with a character who prefers to eat healthy or stay fit String of Hearts 3/6-3/7
🍀with a green plant on the cover Tis the Season for Revenge 12/25-3/5

5. National Bubble Week (third week)🍀National Bubble Week
Read a book:
🍀with a bubble or circular shaped item on the cover In Over Her Head: A Contemporary Light-Paranormal Royal RomCom 3/12-3/15

6. March 3🍀If Pets Had Thumbs Day🍀
Read a book:
🍀featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover The Seat Filler 3/16-3/16

7. March 8🍀International Women's Day🍀
Read a book:
🍀written by a female author
🍀with only females on the cover (one or many)
🍀with a female protagonist
America's Next Reality Star 3/11-3/12

8. March 15🍀Ides of March🍀
Read a book:
🍀where someone is killed Wretched 3/11-3/12

9. March 27🍀National Joe Day🍀
Read a book:
🍀with a character who uses a different name than their birth name (could be a nickname or they are using an alias, etc.). Married by Scandal 3/7-3/7

10. Reader's Choice
🍀Read any book of your choice! XOXO 3/4-3/4

Finished challenge on post 31.
Thanks, enjoyed it!

Done! This was a gooood reading month! ✅

🌈☘️ March Reading Challenge 🍻✨

1. 🔹Published in March: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jessie Q. Sutanto (March 14,2023) 4 ⭐️ 3/17

2. 🔹Baby Names: Rushed by Aurora Rose Reynolds 3 ⭐️ 3/11

3. 🔹Set in Scotland: From Scotland with Love by Kelli Ireland 3.5 ⭐️ 3/23

4. 🔹Celery/green plant on cover: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry 1.5 ⭐️ absolutely hated this and definitely thought it would be a 5 ⭐️ read ugh 3/21

5. 🔹Bubbles/character uses soap: Matrix by Lauren Groff 3 ⭐️ multiple scenes of soap usage/scrubbing off grime from skin/feet. 3/11

6. 🔹Featuring a Pet: Things We Hide from the Light by Lucy Score. (dog, Piper)
4 ⭐️ 3/19


7. 🔹Female author, et. al: The Night & It’s Moon by Piper C.J. 4 ⭐️ 3/21


8. 🔹”where someone is killed”: Goodbye Earl by Leesa Cross-Smith 4 ⭐️ 3/15

9. 🔹character uses different name: How to Fake it in Hollywood by Ava Wilder (Grey > Emily) 3.5 ⭐️ 3/9

10. 🔹Readers choice: As Seen on TV by Meredith Schorr 3 ⭐️ 3/7

2023 March Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy March Birthday!
Read a book:
🔹published in March
What He Doesn't Know-Kandi Steiner 3/18/23

2. Baby Names!
Read a book:
🔹featuring a character (doesn't need to be MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc).
This month's names:
Fiona (White, Fair),
Aurora (Dawn),
Declan (Full of Goodness),
Everett (Wild Boar Herd).
Aurora Rose Reynolds-Until Willow 3/05/23

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)🔹Samantha Young
Read a book:
🔹shelved as contemporary, pnr, urban fantasy or ya
(Contemporary)
Transfer-Aly Martinez 3/22/23

4. National Celery Month🔹Celery.
Read a book:
🔹with a title starting with a letter in CELERY
You, Me and Italy-Sue Roberts 3/13/23

5. National Bubble Week (third week)🔹National Bubble Week
Read a book:
🔹with children in the story
The Brightest Sunset-Aly Martinez 3/16/23

6. March 3🔹If Pets Had Thumbs Day
Read a book:
🔹featuring a pet in the story or with a traditional pet (dog, cat, etc.) on the cover
The Summer Deal-Jill Shalvis 3/25/23

7. March 8🔹International Women's Day
Read a book:
🔹written by a female author
Brittainy C. Cherry-The Holly Dates 3/11/23

8. March 15🔹Ides of March
Read a book:
🔹where someone is killed
Hollywood Rage-M.Z. Kelly 3/23/23

9. March 27🔹National Joe Day
Read a book:
🔹with all of the letters of JOE in the title (any order)
Just One Kiss-Layla Hagen 3/24/23

10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice!
Wife by Wednesday-Catherine Bybee 3/12/23
🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹