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2023 May Monthly Challenge


Done!!!


10/10 Completed




01. 💐Happy May Birthday: 🎂Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.
The Innkeeper's House by Elizabeth Bromke 05/18/23
02. 💐Baby Names: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them. Alternately, you may choose 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: (Ace), (Theodore), (Lorelei) and (Astrid).
Blaze of Winter by Elisabeth Barrett 05/15/23
03. 💐Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Christina Dodd: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Christina Dodd or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.
Some Like It Wild by Teresa Medeiros 05/08/23
04. 💐National Space Day (May 5): 🛸Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.
Hunter's Claim by S.E. Smith 05/18/23
05. 💐National Nurses Week (May 6 - 12): 👨🏽‍⚕️Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.
Moonlight on Butternut Lake by Mary McNear 05/04/23
06. 💐National Chocolate Chip Day (May 15): 🍪Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.
Any Day Now by Robyn Carr 05/22/23
07. 💐National Bike to Work Week (May 15 - 21): 🚴🏼‍♂️Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.
On Hart’s Boardwalk by Samantha Young 05/23/23
08. 💐International Museum Day (May 19): 🏢Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.
Cinderella and the Duke by Lydia Drake 05/15/23
09. 💐Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month: 👨🏽‍🔬Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.
The Inn on Sweetbriar Lane by Jeannie Chin 05/11/23
10. 💐Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice!
Rachel by Linda Lael Miller 05/23/23

Completed 9 out of 10

1)Happy May Birthday: Read a book published in May.
What Lies Between Us by John Marrs Completed 5/26

2) Baby Names: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or any variation or nickname of one of them.
This month's names: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).

3)Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - book that has been shelved as suspense.
Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby completed 5/16
4)National Space Day - May 5: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.
The House at the End of the World by Dean Koontz completed 5/9

5) National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.
The Inmate by Freida McFadden completed 5/20

6) National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby completed 5/5

7) National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.
Block Shot by Kennedy Ryan completed 5/4

8) International Museum Day - May 19: Read a book that has been shelved as historical
The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis completed 5/6

9) Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
Someone Else's Life by Lyn Lioa Butler completed 5/21

10) Reader’s Choice
We Lie Here by Rachel Howzell Hall completed 5/14

Congrats to Bookchaser and Kim!

completed original post #30

Finished on post 7. Always enjoy this challenge - thank you.

Congrats, Tiki and Elaine!

I finished this challenge a couple of days ago and I even managed to read a book more than expected!

May Monthly Challenge

6/5 romance/romantic suspense

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.
Foothills Field Search by Maggie Wells 19 May; 4 1/2☆


2) 💐 Baby Names.

3) 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd 💐: Read one book written by Christina Dodd or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.
Hidden by Laura Griffin 25 May; 4 1/2☆


4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.
moon- Midnight Abduction: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott 7 May; 5☆


5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12.

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.
Blizzard Refuge by Cathy McDavid 4 May; 4 1/2☆


7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.
Bones On the Mountain by Mindy Steele 12 May, 4☆


8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19.

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!
Scent of Truth by Valerie Hansen 14 May; 5☆

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2023 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 5/1/2023 - 5/31/2023

Progress: 10 out of 10 Completed

1) Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.
Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban May-01-2023
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

2) Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a 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). Alternately, you may choose 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: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).
Such a Quiet Place by Megan Miranda May-23-2023
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

3) Read one book written by Christina Dodd or any author with her first or last name. Link to Christina Dodd's backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.
The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica May-05-2023
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

4) Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros May-18-2023
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

5) Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.
Ward D by Freida McFadden May-27-2023
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

6) Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.
Again, But Better by Christine Riccio May-02-2023
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

7) Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry May-26-2023
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

8) Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.
Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman May-11-2023
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

9) Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.
Happy Place by Emily Henry May-14-2023
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

10) Read any book of your choice
The Fine Print by Lauren Asher May-21-2023
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Done on post #15

2023 May Monthly Challenge
🌸🌸🌸🌸10/10 FINISHED! 🌺🌺🌺🌺

1) Happy May Birthday : Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.

pub 5/2; 5/10

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a 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). Alternately, you may choose 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: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength).

5/12

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.

5/26

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.

5/2

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.

5/28

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.

5/5

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.

5/27

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.

5/18

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.

5/5

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!

5/3

Congrats to Patrizia, Christene Paula, JoAnne and AliciaJ!

2023 May Monthly Challenge

10 of 10. Completed 5.24.2023 DONE!

1. Happy May Birthday!: Sweep of the Heart by Ilona Andrews 5.17.2023
2. Baby Names - Ace, Theodore, Lorelei, Astrid: Lassiter by J.R. Ward 5.23.2023
3. Featured Author Challenge - Christina Dodd: That Scandalous Evening by Christina Dodd 5.5.2023
4. National Space Day - May 5: Familiar Beginnings by Alice Winters 5.4.2023
5. National Nurse Week - May 6-12: Not Pretending Anymore by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland 5.9.2023
6. National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15: Enamored by J.S. Scott 5.15.2023
7. National Bike to Work Week - May 15-21: No Love Lost by Lexi Blake 5.19.2023
8. International Museum Day - May 19: What Happens in London by Julia Quinn 5.3.2023
9. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month: The Summer Proposal by Vi Keeland 5.24.2023
10. Reader's Choice: Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost 5.10.2023



Thanks for a fun challenge!

Congrats MKat!

Done!

2023 May Challenge
Duration: May 1 - 31, 2023
10/10

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May.
Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul 05/06/2023

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names
Ace (One or Expert): Year One by Nora Roberts 05/26/2023

3) 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as suspense
Mother May I by Joshilyn Jackson 05/02/2023

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements.
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah 05/14/2023

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book set after 1872.
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier 05/12/2023

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book with a dark cover.
The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod 05/11/2023


7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a workplace romance.
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen 05/03/2023

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book set in or near New York
The Boys' Club by Erica Katz 05/10/2023

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.
What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jiménez 05/08/2023

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!
Small World by Laura Zigman 05/01/02023

Congrats, MountainKat and Mary!

Aaand I'm done as well - thanks so much, all!

May Monthly Challenge

5/5



1) 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd 💐: Cold As Ice Toni Anderson ✔️ 5/7
2) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: The Kingpin of Camelot Cassandra Gannon ✔️ 5/29
3) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Manhandled L. Blakely ✔️ 5/18
4) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: A Lady's Formula for Love Elizabeth Everett ✔️ 5/21
5) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: The Kiss Quotient Helen Hoang ✔️ 5/13

All done! Thanks for the great challenge!
Updated post: My Monthly Challenge (msg 34)

Books Read ➖ 10

Congrats, LaurLa!

10/10 Completed May 30

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley May 15, 2 stars

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Theodore: Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham May 9, 4 stars

3) 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd 💐: Wrong Alibi by Christina Dodd May 30, 5 stars

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood May 26, 5 stars

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward May 8, 4 stars

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Summer of Secrets by Charlotte Hubbard May 16, 3 stars

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: The Tender Trap by Jane Silverwood May 30, 3 stars

8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey May 9, 4 stars

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Legend by Marie Lu May 30, 4 stars

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Another Day by David Levithan May 26, 2 stars

Congrats, Christine!

May completed 9/10


1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald. - The Last Word - Finished 5/18

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a 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). Alternately, you may choose 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: Ace (One or Expert), Theodore (Divine Gift), Lorelei (Alluring Enchantress) and Astrid (God's Strength). - When Stars Are Scattered - God's Strength - Finished 5/4

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

Fun facts about Christina Dodd:
💐 A writer of suspense, paranormal and Regency historical romance, Christina’s books have been translated into 25 languages, won numerous industry awards and appeared on The New York Times, Publisher’s Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists.
💐 Christina and her family currently live in Washington State but have also lived in California, Idaho and Texas.
💐 In 2005, Christina was a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle.
💐 After traveling to England, Christina and her husband were inspired to build a miniature Stonehenge in the side yard of their home.

You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list. - Hotel Laguna - Finished 5/4

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover. - The Wife App Finished 5/19

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder- Finished 5/31

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C. - Episode Thirteen - Finished 5/13

7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.A Court of Thorns and Roses - Finished 5/25

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title. - The Poet X - Finished 5/2

10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice! - How to Sell a Haunted House- Finished 5/13

Congrats, Melissa!

I was aiming for five, but finished all 10 in the long-run. :D

Completed: 10/5

1. Happy May Birthday!: The Sinner and the Scholar ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/23)
2. Baby Names!: Tagged & Ashed ⭐⭐⭐ (5/29)
3. FAC – Christina Dodd: Summoned in Time ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/21)
4. National Space Day: Deathly Delinquency ⭐⭐⭐ (5/18)
5. National Nurses Week: The Sterling Boys ⭐⭐⭐ (5/30)
6. National Chocolate Chip Day: Grave Misconduct ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
7. National Bike to Work Week: Hidden in Time ⭐⭐⭐ (5/20)
8. International Museum Day: Tangled in Time ⭐⭐⭐ (5/19)
9. Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Criminal Spirits ⭐⭐⭐ (5/2)
10. Reader's Choice: August Sunrise ⭐⭐⭐ (5/24)

Final Update 6/1

1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Still Life (from Blood Lite III: Aftertaste) by Ken Lillie-Paetz - published in May (5/20)★★

2) 💐 Baby Names 💐: Celestial Sin by Bianca Swan - Hero is an angel so he could represent either Divine Gift or God's Strength (5/26)★★★★

3) 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd 💐: Lady of Light and Shadows by C.L. Wilson - won awards (5/8)★★★★★

4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Shards of Honour by Lois McMaster Bujold - Science fiction (5/31)★★★★

5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: The Underneath by Kathi Appelt - Ranger and the cats take care of each other (5/23)★★★★

6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Lassiter by J.R. Ward - dark cover & the romance had a "sweet" tone (5/18)★★★★1/2

9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐:
Naya’s Most Important Visitors by Nalini Singh - AAPI author & A, P or I in the title (5/20)★★★★★

Completed 7/7

May Monthly Challenge

READ: 9/9

✔️1) 💐 Happy May Birthday 💐: Read a book published in May, or read a book with a green cover in honor of May’s birthstone, the Emerald.
Blackbird Fly - Lise McClendon (published May 1, 2009) 5/29

✔️3) 💐 Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Christina Dodd 💐: Read one book written by Christina Dodd or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in either the Western United States or in England. Additionally, you may read a book that has been shelved as suspense, a book that has won an award or a book that has appeared on a bestseller list.
One Hit Wonder - Kristi Rose (Washington) 5/18

✔️4) 💐 National Space Day - May 5 💐: Read a book with science fiction or fantasy elements, a book with a character who is in a STEM profession (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a book with the sun, moon, stars or sky on the cover.
The Cleaner, the Cat and the Space Station - Fay Abernethy 5/25

✔️5) 💐 National Nurses Week - May 6 - 12 💐: Read a book with a character who is in a medical profession, or a book with a character who takes care of another. You may also read a book set after 1872, the year in which the first nursing school was established in the United States.
Deadly Remedy - Gwen Hunter (MC ER doctor) 5/24

✔️6) 💐 National Chocolate Chip Day - May 15 💐: Read a book that you consider to be “sweet,” a book with a dark cover or a piece of food on the cover or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with the letter C.
How to Date a Dragon - Ashlyn Chase 5/6

✔️7) 💐 National Bike to Work Week - May 15 - 21 💐: Read a book with a character who is active or participates in physical fitness, or a book with a character who enjoys being outdoors. You may also read a workplace romance.
Moon Duel - Aimee Easterling 5/26
(MC is a werewolf and prefers the outdoors)

✔️8) 💐 International Museum Day - May 19 💐: Read a book that has been shelved as historical, or a book with a character who is studying or teaching something. You may also read a book set in or near New York, Paris or Washington D.C. in honor of the following museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre and the Smithsonian Institution.
Lady Helena Investigates - Jane Steen 5/18

✔️9) 💐 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 💐: Read a book written by an AAPI author or with an AAPI character, a book with an island setting or a book with the letters A, P or I in the title.
The Priestess and the Dragon - Nicolette Andrews (set in Japan) 5/27

✔️10) 💐 Reader’s Choice 💐: Read any book of your choice!
War Song of the Wild - Rebecca L. Fearnley 5/21

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Congrats to Cyliena, Julianna and Barbara!

Thanks, Anne!