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2025 March Monthly Challenge

1. Happy March Birthday!: Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.


2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8, it is observed during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18.
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white.


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

Fun Facts about Maz Maddox:
* Maz says she is the odd lovechild between a unicorn, dinosaur and vampire. The outcome is a human-like figure who inherited aspects of all three. She is a champion of logic and science, adores beauty and whimsy, and has a slight streak of darkness that dances the line of genius and insanity.
* She lives with her husband and dogs in "the wild land of cowboy boots and Shiner beer".
* She writes Gay and Lesbian romance and fantasy.
* Her first book, Heartache & Hoofbeats was published in 2018 and won the Rainbow Award for Gay Debut novel in 2019.

**You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award.


4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North, Central, or South America.


5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃


6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.


7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.


8. March 14 - Pi Day
**Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)


9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
**Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green 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!!

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2025 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025

Completed: 10/10

1. Happy March Birthday!: Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine. Canyons, Caravans, & Cadavers - Tonya Kappes 3/17/25 (Published on March 24, 2019)

2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8, it is observed during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18.
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white. Motorhomes, Maps, & Murder - Tonya Kappes 3/17/25

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

Fun Facts about Maz Maddox:
* Maz says she is the odd lovechild between a unicorn, dinosaur and vampire. The outcome is a human-like figure who inherited aspects of all three. She is a champion of logic and science, adores beauty and whimsy, and has a slight streak of darkness that dances the line of genius and insanity.
* She lives with her husband and dogs in "the wild land of cowboy boots and Shiner beer".
* She writes Gay and Lesbian romance and fantasy.
* Her first book, Heartache & Hoofbeats was published in 2018 and won the Rainbow Award for Gay Debut novel in 2019.

**You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award. Written in Red - Anne Bishop 3/29/25


4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North, Central, or South America. Explosive Eighteen - Janet Evanovich 3/27/25 (Set in Trenton, New Jersey)


5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃 Finger Lickin' Fifteen - Janet Evanovich 3/4/25


6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline. Miss Morgan's Book Brigade - Janet Skeslien Charles 3/12/25


7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it. Black Woods Blue Sky - Eowyn Ivey 3/23/25


8. March 14 - Pi Day
**Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!) Tea & Treachery - Vicki Delany 3/10/25


9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
**Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover. The Orchard - Theresa Weir 3/30/25

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. The Last Love Note - Emma Grey 3/7/25

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✔ Happy March Birthday!: Read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.
Lily and the Octopus, Steven Rowley - 1 Mar


✔ March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month:
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character.
Battle Mountain, CJ Box - 1 March


✔ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox: Read one book written by Maz Maddox.
Find the Jinn, Maz Maddox - 10 March

✔ March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North America.
The Yes Factor, Erin Spencer - 11 March


✔ March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Reread a new book by a favorite author.
The High Tide Club, Mary Kay Andrews


✔ March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting.
Beg, Borrow, or Steal, Sarah Adams - 1 Mar


✔ March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with jewelry.
Kiss Me If You Can, Carly Phillips - 3 March


✔ March 14 - Pi Day
**Read a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)
Hope Was Here, Joan Bauer - 9 March (pie!)


✔ March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
**Read a book set in Ireland and with a primarily green cover.
Small Things Like These, Claire Keegan - 2 March


✔ Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Over My Dead Body, Maz Evans - 3 March

2025 March Monthly Challenge

10/10 🎉🎉 CHALLENGE COMPLETED 🎉🎉

1. Happy March Birthday!: Read a book with light blue on the cover
The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend's Sister - 13 MAR ⭐⭐⭐

2. Women's History Month: Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character
Master of Crows - 12 MAR ⭐⭐⭐⭐

3. FAC author - Maz Maddox: A book that includes shifters.
Oh, My Dragon - 11 MAR ⭐⭐⭐

4. Read Across America Day - Read a book set in North America.
Listen, Pitch - 11 MAR ⭐⭐⭐

5. National I Want You to Be Happy Day - Read a book by a favourite author
YOLO - 3 MAR ⭐⭐⭐⭐

6. National Employee Appreciation Day - Read a book with a workplace setting
Boss Man Bridegroom - 10 MAR ⭐⭐⭐⭐

7. National Jewel Day - Read a book with a wealthy character
The Alpha Club - 8 MAR ⭐⭐⭐⭐

8. March 14 - Pi Day
**Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM
Deep End - 15 MAR ⭐⭐⭐⭐

9. Saint Patrick's Day - Read a with an Irish character.
The CEO's Lucky Charm - 9 MAR ⭐⭐⭐

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
When We Lied - 2 MAR ⭐⭐⭐⭐

🍀🍀🍀2025 March Monthly Challenge🍀🍀🍀



Done!!!


9/10 Completed


01. Happy March Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.
Slow and Steady Rush by Laura Trentham 03/14/25
02. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: 👩🏻‍🦱Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white.
A Warrior's Heart by S.E. Smith 03/14/25
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Maz Maddox: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Maz Maddox or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award.
Finding the Dragon by Jessie Donovan 03/11/25
04. Read Across America Day (March 2): 🗺️Read a book set in North, Central, or South America.
A Magnolia Kiss: A Sweet Small Town Novella by Anne-Marie Meyer 03/15/25
05. National I Want You to Be Happy Day (March 3): 🙂Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃
Remember When: Clarissa's Story by Mary Balogh 03/08/25
06. National Employee Appreciation Day (March 8): 👏🏼Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.
Tracking You by Kelly Moran 03/26/25
07. National Jewel Day (March 13): 💎Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.
Taste the Heat by Rachel Harris 03/20/25
08. Pi Day (March 14): 🥧Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!).
The Hacker by Nancy Herkness 03/02/25
09. Saint Patrick’s Day (March 17): 🍀Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover.
Aiding the Dragon by Jessie Donovan 03/09/25
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
A Window in Time by Carolyn Lampman from Books In Motion.com by Carolyn Lampman 03/18/25

2025 March Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finish

1. Happy March Birthday!:
Read a book published in March
Countdown-Carolyn Ridder Aspenson 3/21/25

2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month:
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character
The Girl in the River-Rita Herron 3/06/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox:
** Read any book published in 2018
Campari Crimson-Traci Andrighetti 3/09/25

4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North America.
Somewhere You Belong-Harlow James 3/15/25

5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Read a new book by a favorite author
Collect the Pieces-Autumn Jones Lake 3/01/25

6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.
Protective-K.E. Osborn 3/21/25

7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character
Between Commitment and Betrayal-Shain Rose 3/04/25

8. March 14 - Pi Day
**Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field
(Science-Botanist)
Levee-Jessica Gadziala 3/01/25

9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
**Read a book with a primarily green cover.
My Lucky Charm-Courtney Walsh 3/20/25

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Quiet Beautiful Things-Samantha Christy 3/23/25

Completed | Read - 10

1. Happy March Birthday!: Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.
Borrow My Heart, Kasie West | 3/3

2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month
**Read a book with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. Doctor for Christmas, Patricia W. Fischer | 3/6

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox
**You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award.
The Whalebone Theatre, Joanna Quinn | 3/1

4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North America - Washington D.C.
State of Alert, Marie Force | 3/7

5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃
The Magic Of Living, Betty Neels | 3/2

6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline Walk is a sheriff
We Begin at the End, Chris Whitaker | 3/11

7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character - Savannah
Hide Your Heart, Tracey Alvarez | 3/8

8. March 14 - Pi Day
**Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science / Engineering, Mathematics) field
Stuck with You, Ali Hazelwood | 3/3

9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
**Read a book with an Irish author
Araby, James Joyce | 3/14

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
All the Bright Places, Jennifer Niven | 3/4

2025 March Monthly Challenge

7/ Read

1. Published in March
The Barbarian's Tribute - Amy Padilla 3/8 ★★★

3. read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters
Turning the Omega - Canis Blackfang 3/28 ★½

4. Set in North America
Saying I Do - Cameron Dane 3/2 ★★★☆

5. Reread a favorite
The Understatement of the Year - Sarina Bowen 3/2 ★★★★☆

6. *Read a book with a workplace setting
Home Work - Kaje Harper 3/2 ★★★★☆

7. **Read a book with a wealthy character
The Billionaire's Boyfriend by Geoffrey Knight 3/10 ★★★★☆

10. My Choice
Net Bet by Ryan Taylor and Joshua Harwood 3/5 ★★★☆

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1. Happy March Birthday!: Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.


2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8, it is observed during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18.
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white.


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

Fun Facts about Maz Maddox:
* Maz says she is the odd lovechild between a unicorn, dinosaur and vampire. The outcome is a human-like figure who inherited aspects of all three. She is a champion of logic and science, adores beauty and whimsy, and has a slight streak of darkness that dances the line of genius and insanity.
* She lives with her husband and dogs in "the wild land of cowboy boots and Shiner beer".
* She writes Gay and Lesbian romance and fantasy.
* Her first book, Heartache & Hoofbeats was published in 2018 and won the Rainbow Award for Gay Debut novel in 2019.

**You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award.


4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North, Central, or South America.


5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃


6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.


7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.


8. March 14 - Pi Day
**Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)


9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
**Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green 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. (hide spoiler)]

March Monthly Challenge

10/10 completed

1. Light blue cover: Duke in Training Jane Charles 4☆ 15/3/25
2. Green cover: Bella's Christmas Wish Maggi Andersen 3☆ 1/3/25
3. Shifters: Curvy Girl and the Ex-Military Wolf Zoey Rose 4☆ 3/3/25
4. Set in North/South: Lassoed Vanessa Vale 5☆ 8/3/25
5. New book/Fave author: Lachlan Carole Mortimer 5☆ 6/3/25
6. Workplace: Her Grumpy Lumberjack Clara King 5☆ 2/3/25
7. Wealthy character: Pregnant with the Billionaire's Baby Carole Mortimer 5☆ 9/3/25
8. Food on cover: The Little Book of Biscotti Nicole J. O'Donnell 5☆ 6/3/25
9. Green cover: Naughty Earls Need Love Too Merry Farmer 4☆ 13/3/25
10. Reader's Choice: Playboy Rancher Wolf's Second Chance Serena Meadows 4☆ 5/3/25

Count me in for the usual 10! 📚

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed March 31

1. Happy March Birthday!: Lady in Waiting by Marie Tremayne March 15, 4 stars

2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Grin and Beard It by Penny Reid March 19, 5 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox: Smash & Grab by Maz Maddox March 8, 3 stars

4. March 2 - Read Across America Day: Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid March 29, 3 stars

5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day: The Return of Rafe MacKade by Nora Roberts March 31, 4 stars

6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day: The Summer Job by Lizzy Dent March 31, 3 stars

7. March 13 - National Jewel Day: The Tycoon's Lady by Katherine Garbera March 28, 4 stars

8. March 14 - Pi Day: Loathe to Love You by Ali Hazelwood March 31, 4 stars

9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day: Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín March 28, 4 stars

10. Sweeter Than Sin by Shiloh Walker March 21, 4 stars

4/10 completed

1. Happy March Birthday!:
Things We Never Got Over

2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month:


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox:


4. March 2 - Read Across America Day

5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃
Onyx Storm

6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
Rewind to Us


7. March 13 - National Jewel Day


8. March 14 - Pi Day


9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
I know it's not a romance but that was my book of choice :)
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March Monthly Challenge

9/10

1. Happy March Birthday!: Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine. - Beach Read - 🖤 - March 28th


2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8, it is observed during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18.
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white. - - 🖤 - March 19th


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

**You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award. - Powerless - 🖤 - March 1st


4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North, Central, or South America. - Beach Read - 🖤 - March 28th


5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃 - If We Ever Meet Again - 🖤 - March 4th


6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline. - If the Sun Never Sets - 🖤 - March 6th


7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it. - Through the Glen - 🖤 - March 3rd


8. March 14 - Pi Day
Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)


9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover. - Binding 13 - 🖤 - March 11th


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. - The Things We Leave Unfinished - 🖤 - March 26th



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2025 March Monthly Challenge 8/10

1. Happy March Birthday!: Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine. A Winter Wish Finished 3/22


2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8, it is observed during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18.
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white. A New Lease on Death Finished 3/8


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

Fun Facts about Maz Maddox:
* Maz says she is the odd lovechild between a unicorn, dinosaur and vampire. The outcome is a human-like figure who inherited aspects of all three. She is a champion of logic and science, adores beauty and whimsy, and has a slight streak of darkness that dances the line of genius and insanity.
* She lives with her husband and dogs in "the wild land of cowboy boots and Shiner beer".
* She writes Gay and Lesbian romance and fantasy.
* Her first book, Heartache & Hoofbeats was published in 2018 and won the Rainbow Award for Gay Debut novel in 2019.

**You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award. Like a Love Story Finished 3/5


4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North, Central, or South America. Dark Things I Adore Finished 3/16


5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃 Blood Orange Finished 3/30


6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline. Beautiful Ugly Finished 3/2


7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.Listen to Your Sister Finished 3/21


8. March 14 - Pi Day
**Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)


9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
**Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover. You're the Problem, It's You finished 3/9


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.The Banned Books Club Finished 3/12

2025 March Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 3/1/25 to 3/31/25
9/10

1. Happy March Birthday!: Light blue on the cover - Book of the Month by Jennifer Probst - 3/5/25 ♥♥♥♥


2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others - Must Love Flowers by Debbie Macomber - 3/3/25 ♥♥♥♥

Joan suffers a loss, and in her grief she reaches out to help others.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox - Published in 2018 - Deserts, Driving, & Derelicts by Tonya Kappes - 3/9/25 ♥♥♥

Pub 6/26/18

4. March 2 - Read Across America Day - Set in North, Central, or South America - Devil's Game by Joanna Wylde - 3/6/25 ♥♥♥♥

Set in Idaho, USA, North America

5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day - Any other book that you KNOW will make you happy - The Real Macaw by Donna Andrews - 3/2/25 ♥♥♥♥

Meg Langslow and the gang always make me smile.

6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day - With a workplace setting AND the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline - Rainy Day Friends by Jill Shalvis - 3/11/25 ♥♥♥♥

Lanie’s job as graphic designer brings her to the winery in the first place—she’s on a temporary assignment.

7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.

8. March 14 - Pi Day - Character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field - The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters - 3/31/25 ♥♥♥

I guess you would call archaelogy a scientific research field.

9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day - With an Irish author or character - Origin in Death by J.D. Robb - 3/15/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Roarke is Irish, as is his whole family who is visiting for Thanksgiving.

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Trouble in Bloom by Heather Webber - 3/18/25 ♥♥♥♥

Hoping for 1, but will try for 5!

1. Happy March Birthday!: The Sky Beneath Us (Blue cover)
2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: The Rise of Magicks (kickass female)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox: The Rom-Commers (Goodreads award)
4. March 2 - Read Across America Day: The Sweet Blue Distance (North America)
5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day: End of Story (love the author!)
6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day: Thank You for Listening (occupation of MC)
7. March 13 - National Jewel DayZ: Dark Tides (ruby-colored cover)
8. March 14 - Pi Day: Nobody's Perfect (food on cover, sort of)
9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day: Butterfly Bayou (green on cover)
10. Reader's Choice: Meet Me Under the Mistletoe

Books:


Read:

I'm in for 6 this month.

☘️ 2025 March Monthly Challenge ☘️



4/4

1. Happy March Birthday!: Shadow's Heart Kresley Cole ✔️ 3/15

2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Of Manners and Murder Anastasia Hastings ✔️ 3/30

3. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day: Mask of the Deer Woman Laurie L. Dove ✔️ 3/11

4. March 13 - National Jewel Day: The Duke Gets Desperate Diana Quincy ✔️ 3/21

2025 March Monthly Challenge

1. Happy March Birthday!: Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.
3/4

2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8, it is observed during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18.
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white.

3/8


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

Fun Facts about Maz Maddox:
* Maz says she is the odd lovechild between a unicorn, dinosaur and vampire. The outcome is a human-like figure who inherited aspects of all three. She is a champion of logic and science, adores beauty and whimsy, and has a slight streak of darkness that dances the line of genius and insanity.
* She lives with her husband and dogs in "the wild land of cowboy boots and Shiner beer".
* She writes Gay and Lesbian romance and fantasy.
* Her first book, Heartache & Hoofbeats was published in 2018 and won the Rainbow Award for Gay Debut novel in 2019.

**You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award.
3/14


4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North, Central, or South America.
3/23


5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃
3/11


6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.

3/11


7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.

3/11


8. March 14 - Pi Day
**Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)
3/13



9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
**Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover.
3/12


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
3/17

2025 March Monthly Challenge

1. Happy March Birthday!: Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.


2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8, it is observed during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18.
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white.


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

Fun Facts about Maz Maddox:
* Maz says she is the odd lovechild between a unicorn, dinosaur and vampire. The outcome is a human-like figure who inherited aspects of all three. She is a champion of logic and science, adores beauty and whimsy, and has a slight streak of darkness that dances the line of genius and insanity.
* She lives with her husband and dogs in "the wild land of cowboy boots and Shiner beer".
* She writes Gay and Lesbian romance and fantasy.
* Her first book, Heartache & Hoofbeats was published in 2018 and won the Rainbow Award for Gay Debut novel in 2019.

**You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award.


4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North, Central, or South America.


5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃


6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.


7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.


8. March 14 - Pi Day
**Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)


9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
**Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover.


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

2025 March Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE

1. Happy March Birthday!: published in March Mar 01, 2012 Elegy for Eddie Jacqueline Winspear 3/2
2. Women's History Month ** with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others The Ravenous Dead Darcy Coates 3/6
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox
** LGBTQIA+ book The Mermaid Murders Josh Lanyon 3/1
4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
** set in North America - Canada Dagger in the Dahlias Dale Mayer 3/2
5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**a book you KNOW will make you happy! Two Kinds of Truth Michael Connelly 3/13
6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
** occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the story-line Dirty Thirty Janet Evanovich 3/17
7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
** wealthy character The Marseille Millionaire Kaya Quinsey Holt 3/27
8. March 14 - Pi Day
** set in the food industry Grilled Cheese cafe Brie Careful What You Wish For Linda Reilly 3/1
9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
** set in Ireland The Lost Girls of Ireland Susanne O'Leary 3/27
10. Reader's Choice: Home Harlan Coben 3/1

2025 March Monthly Challenge

0/10 completed

1. Happy March Birthday!: Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.


2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month:
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white.


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox: Read one book written by Maz Maddox or any author with her first or last name.
**You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award.


4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North, Central, or South America.


5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃


6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.


7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.


8. March 14 - Pi Day
**Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)


9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
**Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover.


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

March Monthly Challenge
March 2025

My Monthly Challenge (msg 25)

Books Read ❱❱ 10



☑️1. Happy March Birthday!
🔺Read a book published in March
🔺A SEAL's Kiss ❱❱ 03.30 ★★★

☑️2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month
🔺Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character
🔺Bride ❱❱ 03.18 ★★★★

☑️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox
🔺Read a book that includes shifters
🔺Breaking Badger ❱❱ 03.22 ★★★★

☑️4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
🔺Read a book set in North, Central, or South America
🔺The Reluctant Vampire ❱❱ 03.05 ★★★★

☑️5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
🔺Read a new book by a favorite author
🔺A Wild Card Kiss ❱❱ 03.12 ★★★★

☑️6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
🔺Read a book where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline
🔺Dorothy Daisy, A Fiona Gavelle Mystery ❱❱ 03.01 ★★★

☑️7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
🔺Read a book with something else sparkly on the cover
🔺Sweet Destiny ❱❱ 03.13 ★★★★

☑️8. March 14 - Pi Day
🔺Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM field
🔺What Lies Behind ❱❱ 03.27 ★★★★

☑️9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
🔺Read a book with a primarily green cover
🔺What A Dragon Should Know ❱❱ 03.11 ★★★★

☑️10. Reader's Choice
🔺Read any book of your choice
🔺The Pucking Wrong Number ❱❱ 03.30 ★★★★

2025 March Monthly Challenge

9/10

1. Happy March Birthday!:
☘️Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.
Twenty-Eight Dates - Michelle Lindo-Rice (HSE #3038 - Mar 2024) - Mar 3

2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8, it is observed during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18.
☘️Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white.
Hawaiian Medic to Rescue His Heart - Annie O'Neill (HMED #1199 - Sept 2021) (positive effect) - Mar 5

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox:
☘️Read one book written by Maz Maddox or any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Maz Maddox:
* Maz says she is the odd lovechild between a unicorn, dinosaur and vampire. The outcome is a human-like figure who inherited aspects of all three. She is a champion of logic and science, adores beauty and whimsy, and has a slight streak of darkness that dances the line of genius and insanity.
* She lives with her husband and dogs in "the wild land of cowboy boots and Shiner beer".
* She writes Gay and Lesbian romance and fantasy.
* Her first book, Heartache & Hoofbeats was published in 2018 and won the Rainbow Award for Gay Debut novel in 2019.

☘️You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award.

4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
☘️Read a book set in North, Central, or South America.
Spilling the Tea - Brenda Jackson (HQN - Apr 2025) (North America) - Mar 17

5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
☘️Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃
Special Forces K-9 - Julie Miller (HI #2268 - Feb 2025) (favorite author) - Mar 11

6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
☘️Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.
Deadlines, Donuts & Dreidels - Jennifer Wilck (HSE #3068 - Nov 2024) (occupation) - Mar 7

7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
☘️Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.
The Loyalty of a Lyon - Linda Rae Sande (Dragonblade - Mar 2025) (wealthy character) - Mar 13

8. March 14 - Pi Day
☘️Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)
Cold Case Murder Mystery - Nicole Helm (HI #2272 - Mar 2025) (forensic anthropologist) - Mar 1

9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
☘️Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover.
An American Doctor in Ireland - Karin Baine (HMED #1378 - Mar 2024) (Ireland) - Mar 13

10. Reader's Choice:
☘️Read any book of your choice.
Bodyguard Rancher - Kacy Cross (HRS #2308 - Jan 2025) - Mar 10


3

DONE!
2025 March Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed

1. Published in March Rootless by: Krystle Zara Appiah 03.19
2. Women's History Month Money Devils 1: A Cartel Novel by: Ashley Antoinette 03.08
3. Shifters One Night Only: A Shifter Romance Novella by: Elle Kayson 03.16
4. Set in North America Loving a Cold Hearted Savage 2: Phire and Ice's Story by: Elle Kayson 03.05
5. Favorite Author Losin Control: Half on a baby or two by: Ladii Nesha 03.14
6. Occupation part of storyline Seven Minutes in Heaven: A Hood Love Story by: Elle Kayson 03.09
7. Wealthy Character Capone by: Jahquel J. 03.25
8. Character working in STEM Seven Minutes in Heaven 2: A Hood Love Story by: Elle Kayson03.11
9. Green Cover Sula by: Toni Morrison 03.22
10. Reader's Choice Her Naughty Suitor by: Stephanie Nicole Norris 03.12

2025 March Monthly Challenge
1 March to 31 March, 2025

Read: 1

1. Happy March Birthday!: Dear Enemy by Kristen Callihan

2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Tharaen by Hazel Hunter

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox: Craved by an Alpha by Felicity Heaton - 12/3/2025

4. March 2 - Read Across America Day Vampire King of New York by Susan Hanniford Crowley

5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day In the Company of Wolves by Paige Tyler

6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day Boss: The Wolf by Jolie Day

7. March 13 - National Jewel Day Second Chance Contract by M. Robinson

8. March 14 - Pi Day The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day Holiday in Death by J. D. Robbb

10. Reader's Choice: Not Your Ex's Hexes by April Asher

March Reading Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔️1. Happy March Birthday!:
Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.
Something's Guava Give - Carrie Doyle 3/22


✔️2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month:
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white.
Blood & Fury - Tessa Gratton & Justina Ireland (heroine) 3/3

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox:
**You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award.
Lost in the Moment and Found - Seanan McGuire 3/10

✔️4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North, Central, or South America.
I'll Be Waiting - Kelley Armstrong (Canada, NA) 3/9

✔️5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃
The Crash - Freida McFadden 3/11

✔️6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.
Murder at a Cape Bookstore - Maddie Day 3/4

✔️7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.
Angel of Vengeance - Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child (Pendergast) 3/17

✔️8. March 14 - Pi Day
**Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)
Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bakeoff - Darci Hannah 3/14


✔️9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
**Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover.
Murder at the Lemonberry Tea - Darci Hannah (Finn) 3/28

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
A Ship of Bones & Teeth - Karina Halle 3/6

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Heather wrote: "10/10

✔ Happy March Birthday!: Read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.
Lily and the Octopus, Steven Rowley - 1 Mar


✔ March Month-..."

COMPLETE!

2025 March Monthly Challenge

10/10

✅️1. Happy March Birthday!:
Wild Side - Elsie Silver (3/12) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️2. Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character:
Metal Slinger - Rachel Schneider (3/11) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Maz Maddox:
Smash & Grab - Maz Maddox (3/13) ⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️4. Read a book set in North, Central or South America:
Better Than the Movies - Lynn Painter (3/8) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️5. Read a new book by a favorite author:
The Charlie Method - Elle Kennedy (3/14) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️6. Read a book with a workplace setting:
Water Under the Bridge - Kels and Denise Stone (3/22) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️7. Read a book with a wealthy character:
Empire State of Mind - Mila Finelli (3/15) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️8. Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM field:
Change of Heart - Kate Canterbary (3/28) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️9. Read a book set in Ireland:
Last Call at the Local - Sarah Grunder Ruiz (3/9) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing :
You, With a View - Jessica Joyce (3/5) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Heather wrote: "Heather wrote: "10/10

✔ Happy March Birthday!: Read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.
Lily and the Octopus, Steven Rowley - 1 Mar
..."

Yay Heather!

1. Happy March Birthday!: Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.


2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month:
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white.


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

**You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award.


4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North, Central, or South America.


5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃


6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.



7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.


8. March 14 - Pi Day
**Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)


9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
**Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover.


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

2025 March Monthly Challenge
Read: 1/10

1. Happy March Birthday!:
🪺Read a book published in March.
🪺Read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.~ Choosing Theo by Victoria Aveline


2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month:
🪺Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character.
🪺Read a book with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others.
🪺You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white.


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox: 🪺Read one book written by Maz Maddox or any author with her first or last name?
🪺You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book
🪺Read a book that includes shifters.
🪺OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award.


4. March 2 - Read Across America Day:
🪺Read a book set in North, Central, or South America.


5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day:
🪺Reread a favorite book.~ The Lady and the Lionheart by Joanne Bischof
🪺Read a new book by a favorite author.
🪺Read any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃


6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day:
🪺Read a book with a workplace setting.
🪺Read a book where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.


7. March 13 - National Jewel Day:
🪺Read a book with a wealthy character.
🪺Read a book with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover
🪺Read a book with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.


8. March 14 - Pi Day:
🪺Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field.
🪺Read a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)~To a Tea by Vera Dodge


9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day:
🪺Read a book set in Ireland, or ~ Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
🪺Read a book with an Irish author or character.
🪺You may also read a book with a primarily green cover.


✔️10. Reader's Choice:
Her Aussie Holiday by Stefanie London▪️3/14/2025▪️

Finished on message 10. Thanks!

Completed...thanks Karen!

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2025 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1 - 31, 2025
10/10

1. Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.
Letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole 03/14/2025


2. Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white.
Under the Skin by Michel Faber 03/20/2025

3. Read one book written by Maz Maddox or any author with her first or last name.You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award.
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 03/07/2025 (2021 Edgar Award Nominee for Best Novel)

4. Read a book set in North, Central, or South America.
This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer 03/04/2025

5. Read a new book by a favorite author!
Blessings by Anna Quindlen 03/22/2025

6. Read a book where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.
The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich 03/27/2025

7. Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.
A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang 03/02/2025


8.Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)
The "M" Word by Jane Isenberg 03/18/2025


9. Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover.
Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie 03/30/2025


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Last One by Rachel Howzell Hall 03/15/2025

10 of 10 COMPLETED!

1. Happy March Birthday!: Recklessly Rogue (Royals Gone Rogue #4) by Erin Nicolle 3/8/2025
**Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.

2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: The Final Hour (Dublin Nights #5) by Brittany Sahin 3/3/2025
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox: The Final Goodbye (Hidden Truths, #5) by Brittney Sahin 3/19/2025
**You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award.

4. March 2 - Read Across America Day: The Safe Bet (Hidden Truths, #1) by Brittney Sahin 3/16/2025
**Read a book set in North, Central, or South America.

5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day: Wilde and Deadly (Wilde Security Worldwide, #1) by Tonya Burrows 3/20/2025
**Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃

6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day: One Big Little Secret (The Rory Brothers, #2) by Nicole Snow 3/5/2025
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.

7. March 13 - National Jewel Day: The Real Deal (Dublin Nights, #3) by Brittney Sahin 3/2/2025
**Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.

8. March 14 - Pi Day: Two Truths and a Marriage (The Rory Brothers, #1) by Nicole Snow 3/4/2025
**Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)

9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day: On the Edge (Dublin Nights, #1) by Brittney Sahin 3/1/2025 (NOTE: I actually binge read the entire Dublin Nights series)
**Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover.

10. Reader's Choice: Story of My Life (Story Lake #1) by Lucy Score 3/23/2025
Read any book of your choice.

2025 March Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE!

1. Happy March Birthday!: Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.
The Edge of Fate (The Beacon Hill Sorcerer, #7) by Sheena Jolie 3/4

2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8, it is observed during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18.
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white.

Survivor In Death (In Death, #20) by J.D. Robb 3/8


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

Fun Facts about Maz Maddox:
* Maz says she is the odd lovechild between a unicorn, dinosaur and vampire. The outcome is a human-like figure who inherited aspects of all three. She is a champion of logic and science, adores beauty and whimsy, and has a slight streak of darkness that dances the line of genius and insanity.
* She lives with her husband and dogs in "the wild land of cowboy boots and Shiner beer".
* She writes Gay and Lesbian romance and fantasy.
* Her first book, Heartache & Hoofbeats was published in 2018 and won the Rainbow Award for Gay Debut novel in 2019.

**You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award.
Not So Innocent (Shattered Glass, #2) by Dani Alexander 3/14


4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North, Central, or South America.
Promises in Death (In Death, #28) by J.D. Robb 3/23


5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃
Origin in Death (In Death, #21) by J.D. Robb 3/11


6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.

Born in Death (In Death, #23) by J.D. Robb 3/11


7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.

Memory in Death (In Death, #22) by J.D. Robb 3/11


8. March 14 - Pi Day
**Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)
The Perfect Poison (Arcane Society, #6) by Amanda Quick 3/13



9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
**Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover.
Innocent in Death (In Death, #24) by J.D. Robb 3/12


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Creation in Death (In Death, #25) by J.D. Robb 3/17

2025 March Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finish

1. Happy March Birthday!:
Read a book published in March
Countdown-Carolyn Ridder Aspenson 3/21/25

2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month:
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character
The Girl in the River-Rita Herron 3/06/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox:
** Read any book published in 2018
Campari Crimson-Traci Andrighetti 3/09/25

4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North America.
Somewhere You Belong-Harlow James 3/15/25

5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Read a new book by a favorite author
Collect the Pieces-Autumn Jones Lake 3/01/25

6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.
Protective-K.E. Osborn 3/21/25

7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character
Between Commitment and Betrayal-Shain Rose 3/04/25

8. March 14 - Pi Day
**Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field
(Science-Botanist)
Levee-Jessica Gadziala 3/01/25

9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
**Read a book with a primarily green cover.
My Lucky Charm-Courtney Walsh 3/20/25

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Quiet Beautiful Things-Samantha Christy 3/23/25

🍀🍀🍀2025 March Monthly Challenge🍀🍀🍀



Done!!!


10/10 Completed


01. Happy March Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.
Slow and Steady Rush by Laura Trentham 03/14/25
02. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: 👩🏻‍🦱Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white.
A Warrior's Heart by S.E. Smith 03/14/25
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Maz Maddox: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Maz Maddox or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award.
Finding the Dragon by Jessie Donovan 03/11/25
04. Read Across America Day (March 2): 🗺️Read a book set in North, Central, or South America.
A Magnolia Kiss: A Sweet Small Town Novella by Anne-Marie Meyer 03/15/25
05. National I Want You to Be Happy Day (March 3): 🙂Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃
Remember When: Clarissa's Story by Mary Balogh 03/08/25
06. National Employee Appreciation Day (March 8): 👏🏼Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.
Tracking You by Kelly Moran 03/26/25
07. National Jewel Day (March 13): 💎Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.
Taste the Heat by Rachel Harris 03/20/25
08. Pi Day (March 14): 🥧Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!).
The Hacker by Nancy Herkness 03/02/25
09. Saint Patrick’s Day (March 17): 🍀Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover.
Aiding the Dragon by Jessie Donovan 03/09/25
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
A Window in Time by Carolyn Lampman from Books In Motion.com by Carolyn Lampman 03/18/25

2025 March Monthly Challenge
Finished 10/10

1. Happy March Birthday! - Light Blue
Only in Your Dreams - Madison Wright - 3/16 -🍀🍀🍀🍀


2. Women's History Month - Strong Female
Warrior's Song - Catherine Coulter - 3/7 - 🍀🍀🍀


3. Featured Author Challenge - Nominated
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store - Laurie Gilmore - 3/26 - 🍀🍀🍀


4. Read Across America Day - North America
You and Only You - Sharon Sala - 3/5 - 🍀🍀🍀🍀


5. National I Want You to Be Happy Day - Favorite Author
Solid Gold Cowboy - Maisey Yates - 3/12 - 🍀🍀🍀🍀


6. National Employee Appreciation Day - Work Place/Occupation
The Heartbreaker of Echo Pass - Maisey Yates - 3/12 - 🍀🍀🍀🍀


7. National Jewel Day - Wealthy Character
Currant Creek Valley - RaeAnne Thayne - 3/24 - 🍀🍀🍀


8. Pi Day - Food Industry
The Pumpkin Spice Café - Laurie Gilmore - 3/18 - 🍀🍀🍀


9. Saint Patrick's Day - Green on Cover
Blackberry Summer - RaeAnne Thayne - 3/28 - 🍀🍀🍀


10. Reader's Choice:
Off the Beaten Path - Madison Wright - 3/15 - 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

2025 March Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE

1. Happy March Birthday!: published in March Mar 01, 2012 Elegy for Eddie Jacqueline Winspear 3/2
2. Women's History Month ** with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others The Ravenous Dead Darcy Coates 3/6
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox
** LGBTQIA+ book The Mermaid Murders Josh Lanyon 3/1
4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
** set in North America - Canada Dagger in the Dahlias Dale Mayer 3/2
5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**a book you KNOW will make you happy! Two Kinds of Truth Michael Connelly 3/13
6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
** occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the story-line Dirty Thirty Janet Evanovich 3/17
7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
** wealthy character The Marseille Millionaire Kaya Quinsey Holt 3/27
8. March 14 - Pi Day
** set in the food industry Grilled Cheese cafe Brie Careful What You Wish For Linda Reilly 3/1
9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
** set in Ireland The Lost Girls of Ireland Susanne O'Leary 3/27
10. Reader's Choice: Home Harlan Coben 3/1

2025 March Monthly Challenge 9/10 Completed

1. Happy March Birthday!: Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine. A Winter Wish Finished 3/22


2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8, it is observed during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18.
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white. A New Lease on Death Finished 3/8


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

Fun Facts about Maz Maddox:
* Maz says she is the odd lovechild between a unicorn, dinosaur and vampire. The outcome is a human-like figure who inherited aspects of all three. She is a champion of logic and science, adores beauty and whimsy, and has a slight streak of darkness that dances the line of genius and insanity.
* She lives with her husband and dogs in "the wild land of cowboy boots and Shiner beer".
* She writes Gay and Lesbian romance and fantasy.
* Her first book, Heartache & Hoofbeats was published in 2018 and won the Rainbow Award for Gay Debut novel in 2019.

**You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award. Like a Love Story Finished 3/5


4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North, Central, or South America. Dark Things I Adore Finished 3/16


5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃 Blood Orange Finished 3/30


6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline. Beautiful Ugly Finished 3/2


7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.Listen to Your Sister Finished 3/21


9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
**Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover. You're the Problem, It's You finished 3/9


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.The Banned Books Club Finished 3/12

2025 March Monthly Challenge

Count me in for the usual 10! 📚

10 of 10. Completed 3.28.2025 DONE!

1. Happy March Birthday!: Big Jack by J.D. Robb 3.20.2025
2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Divided in Death by J.D. Robb 3.28.2025
3. Featured Author Challenge - Maz Maddox: Gardens & Ghosts by Maz Maddox 3.8.2025
4. Read Across America Day - March 2: The Homecoming by Robyn Carr 3.22.2025
5. National I Want You to Be Happy Day - March 2: Storm Echo by Nalini Singh 3.19.2025
6. National Employee Appreciation Day - March 8: Indiscretion by Vi Keeland 3.5.2025
7. National Jewel Day - March 13: King by Sawyer Bennett 3. 10.2025
8. Pi Day - March 14: Born to Be Badger by Shelly Laurenston 3.15.2025
9. Saint Patrick's Day - March 17: Defy or Defend by Gail Carriger 3.4.2025
10. Reader's Choice: Only You by Samantha Young 3.12.2025



Thanks for a fun challenge!!

10/10 Completed March 31

1. Happy March Birthday!: Lady in Waiting by Marie Tremayne March 15, 4 stars

2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Grin and Beard It by Penny Reid March 19, 5 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox: Smash & Grab by Maz Maddox March 8, 3 stars

4. March 2 - Read Across America Day: Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid March 29, 3 stars

5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day: The Return of Rafe MacKade by Nora Roberts March 31, 4 stars

6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day: The Summer Job by Lizzy Dent March 31, 3 stars

7. March 13 - National Jewel Day: The Tycoon's Lady by Katherine Garbera March 28, 4 stars

8. March 14 - Pi Day: Loathe to Love You by Ali Hazelwood March 31, 4 stars

9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day: Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín March 28, 4 stars

10. Sweeter Than Sin by Shiloh Walker March 21, 4 stars

Final Update 4/1

1. Happy March Birthday!: A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers - published in March (3/19)★★★1/2

2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: The Seduction Of Elliot McBride by Jennifer Ashley - book with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others (3/31)★★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox: Poker Night by Nalini Singh - a book that includes shifters (3/21)★★★★1/2

4. March 2 - Read Across America Day: Hawk's Woman by Madeline Baker - set in North America (3/26)★★★★

5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day: Everything the Light Touches by Jim Butcher - book by a favorite author and it made me happy (3/21)★★★★

7. March 13 - National Jewel Day: Borderless by Jennifer De Leon - a cover that has jewel tones (3/9)★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Long Hot Summer by Annick Claire (3/7)★★★

Completed 7/6

March Reading Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔️1. Happy March Birthday!:
Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine.
Something's Guava Give - Carrie Doyle 3/22


✔️2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month:
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white.
Blood & Fury - Tessa Gratton & Justina Ireland (heroine) 3/3

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox:
**You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award.
Lost in the Moment and Found - Seanan McGuire 3/10

✔️4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North, Central, or South America.
I'll Be Waiting - Kelley Armstrong (Canada, NA) 3/9

✔️5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃
The Crash - Freida McFadden 3/11

✔️6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline.
Murder at a Cape Bookstore - Maddie Day 3/4

✔️7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.
Angel of Vengeance - Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child (Pendergast) 3/17

✔️8. March 14 - Pi Day
**Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!)
Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bakeoff - Darci Hannah 3/14


✔️9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
**Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover.
Murder at the Lemonberry Tea - Darci Hannah (Finn) 3/28

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
A Ship of Bones & Teeth - Karina Halle 3/6

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Thanks for hosting!! March was a bear of a month for work so I'm glad to have finished them all!
Updated post: My Monthly Challenge (msg 25)

Books Read ❱❱ 10

COMPLETED

2025 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025

Completed: 10/10

1. Happy March Birthday!: Read a book published in March, or read a book with light blue on the cover in honor of March's birthstone, the Aquamarine. Canyons, Caravans, & Cadavers - Tonya Kappes 3/17/25 (Published on March 24, 2019)

2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8, it is observed during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18.
**Read a book with a strong, kick-ass female character, or with a female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others. You may also read a book with a cover that is primarily purple, green, and/or white. Motorhomes, Maps, & Murder - Tonya Kappes 3/17/25

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

Fun Facts about Maz Maddox:
* Maz says she is the odd lovechild between a unicorn, dinosaur and vampire. The outcome is a human-like figure who inherited aspects of all three. She is a champion of logic and science, adores beauty and whimsy, and has a slight streak of darkness that dances the line of genius and insanity.
* She lives with her husband and dogs in "the wild land of cowboy boots and Shiner beer".
* She writes Gay and Lesbian romance and fantasy.
* Her first book, Heartache & Hoofbeats was published in 2018 and won the Rainbow Award for Gay Debut novel in 2019.

**You may also read a LGBTQIA+ book, or a book that includes shifters. OR you may read any book published in 2018, or that has won (or been nominated for) a literary award. Written in Red - Anne Bishop 3/29/25


4. March 2 - Read Across America Day
**Read a book set in North, Central, or South America. Explosive Eighteen - Janet Evanovich 3/27/25 (Set in Trenton, New Jersey)


5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day
**Reread a favorite book, or a new book by a favorite author, or any other book that you KNOW will make you happy! 😃 Finger Lickin' Fifteen - Janet Evanovich 3/4/25


6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day
**Read a book with a workplace setting, or where the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline. Miss Morgan's Book Brigade - Janet Skeslien Charles 3/12/25


7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it. Black Woods Blue Sky - Eowyn Ivey 3/23/25


8. March 14 - Pi Day
**Read a book with a character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, or a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover (bonus points if there's a pie involved somewhere!) Tea & Treachery - Vicki Delany 3/10/25


9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day
**Read a book set in Ireland, or with an Irish author or character. You may also read a book with a primarily green cover. The Orchard - Theresa Weir 3/30/25

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. The Last Love Note - Emma Grey 3/7/25

I was able to finish 9 out of 10 for March.

2025 March Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 3/1/25 to 3/31/25
9/10

1. Happy March Birthday!: Light blue on the cover - Book of the Month by Jennifer Probst - 3/5/25 ♥♥♥♥


2. March Month-Long Observance - Women's History Month: Female character whose actions positively affect the lives of others - Must Love Flowers by Debbie Macomber - 3/3/25 ♥♥♥♥

Joan suffers a loss, and in her grief she reaches out to help others.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Maz Maddox - Published in 2018 - Deserts, Driving, & Derelicts by Tonya Kappes - 3/9/25 ♥♥♥

Pub 6/26/18

4. March 2 - Read Across America Day - Set in North, Central, or South America - Devil's Game by Joanna Wylde - 3/6/25 ♥♥♥♥

Set in Idaho, USA, North America

5. March 3 - National I Want You to Be Happy Day - Any other book that you KNOW will make you happy - The Real Macaw by Donna Andrews - 3/2/25 ♥♥♥♥

Meg Langslow and the gang always make me smile.

6. March 8 - National Employee Appreciation Day - With a workplace setting AND the occupation of one of the MCs plays a part in the storyline - Rainy Day Friends by Jill Shalvis - 3/11/25 ♥♥♥♥

Lanie’s job as graphic designer brings her to the winery in the first place—she’s on a temporary assignment.

7. March 13 - National Jewel Day
**Read a book with a wealthy character, or with jewelry or something else sparkly on the cover, or with a cover that has jewel tones (rich, saturated colors that are often associated with precious gems and metals) on it.

8. March 14 - Pi Day - Character that works or studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field - The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters - 3/31/25 ♥♥♥

I guess you would call archaelogy a scientific research field.

9. March 17 - Saint Patrick's Day - With an Irish author or character - Origin in Death by J.D. Robb - 3/15/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Roarke is Irish, as is his whole family who is visiting for Thanksgiving.

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Trouble in Bloom by Heather Webber - 3/18/25 ♥♥♥♥