The Lost Challenges discussion

Object: The aim of the challenge is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter. A special badge is given to the winner.

Read books for the tasks listed below. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task PLUS an additional 2 points for each bonus task. The book must work for the task and the bonus to receive the 2 extra points.

Please keep a record of your points total at the top of your post.




Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024

Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Summer Fun
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.




Challenge Rules
*Please post a partial list of the challenge when you sign up.
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*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

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Anne FINISHED - 34 pts.

Caraina
Christina (AKA Babbling) FINISHED - 33 pts.
Cindy III

*Dawn

Frankie FINISHED - 35 pts.

Genevieve FINISHED - 34 pts.
Grace

Jess
JoAnne FINISHED - 76 pts.
Julesy FINISHED - 34 pts.

Katelyn
Kendra FINISHED - 88 pts.
Kim FINISHED - 57 pts.

Lali & Michelle FINISHED - 127 pts.

Marla
Melissa A
Michele FINISHED - 34 pts.

Olivermagnus FINISHED - 93 pts.

Sharon
Shash FINISHED - 82 pts.
Sheila FINISHED - 12 pts.
Suzanne

Tari FINISHED - 38 pts.

Vanessa

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024
31+ points - Summer Lovin'
Read: 76/31+

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.
3 - Fatal Consequences Marie Force 6/23/24

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)
3 - The Love Shack Lori Foster 6/21/24
3 - Coffee at The Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 6/25/24
3 - Summers at the Saint Mary Kay Andrews 6/26/24
3 - High Tea at The Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 6/28/24
3 - Heart of Curiosities Karice Bolton 7/1/24
3 - Coral Cottage Jan Moran 7/24/24
3 - Coral Cafe Jan Moran 7/25/24
3 - The Beach Hut on Plum Island Amy Rafferty 7/29/24

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.
1 - Avenging Angel Kristen Ashley 6/30/24

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.
1 - Hanged By A Thread A.C.F. Bookens 6/27/24

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.
1 - Dessert at The Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 6/24/24

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).
3 - Beauregard Counted Corpse A.C.F. Bookens 7/3/24
3 - Beauregard Stitch X For Murder A.C.F. Bookens 7/6/24
3 - Beauregard Sewn at the Crime A.C.F. Bookens 7/12/24
3 - Beauregard Blood and Back Stitches A.C.F. Bookens 7/16/24
1 - Whisk Tea is for Trouble Karen Sue Walker 7/20/24

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
3 - Peanut Butterfly Bayou Lexi Blake 7/27/24
3 - Shep Bayou Baby Lexi Blake 7/28/24
3 - Zeke Death by Committee Alexis Morgan 8/6/24

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.
1 - For the Love of Summer Susan Mallery 6/29/24

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.
1 - 15 Summers Later RaeAnne Thayne 6/23/24

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
1 - Swan Song Elin Hilderbrand 6/22/24

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.
1 - Urban Fantasy Winter Lost Patricia Briggs 6/30/24
1 - Romance Tempt Melanie Harlow 7/5/24
1 - Suspense Blue Marguerite L.J. Evans 7/10/24
1 - Romance We Own Tonight Corinne Michaels 7/13/24
1 - Mystery Divine Creations: A Divine Cozy Mystery Novel Hope Callaghan 7/18/24
1 - Mystery The Unwedding Ally Condie 8/2/24
1 - Suspense Code Name: Genesis Sawyer Bennett 8/5/24

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
1 - Melt for Him Lauren Blakely 7/14/24
1 - Somebody Like You Donna Alward 7/17/24

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.
1 - published July 11, 2022 Tease Melanie Harlow 7/2/24
1 - published August 6, 2019 Dare Me Tonight Carly Phillips 7/6/24
3 - published July 2, 2024 The Cliffs J. Courtney Sullivan 7/9/24
3 - published June 25, 2024 A Happier Life Kristy Woodson Harvey 7/21/24
1 - published July 26, 2022 In the Middle of Hickory Lane Heather Webber 7/23/24
3 - July 18, 2024 Wildest Dreams Kristen Proby 8/3/24
3 - July 9, 2024 Labor of Love Katie Winters 8/4/24

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024

Levels:
31+ points - Summer Lovin'
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

Points: 32/31+

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.
1️⃣pt Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. ➕ 2️⃣pts BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc. Sunshine: A Graphic Novel by Jarrett J. Krosoczka- June 26
1️⃣pt Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Just Pretend by Tori Sharp - July 4
1️⃣pt Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Just Another Story: A Graphic Migration Account by Ernesto Saade - July 20

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)
1️⃣pt Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. Stories of the Islands by Clar Angkasa - July 3

1️⃣pt Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. Teen Boat! by Dave Roman - July 21

1️⃣pt Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. Dancing with Danger by Kimberly Griggs - July 25


3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.
1️⃣pt Read a book where someone wears sunglasses. Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano - July 9


4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.
1️⃣pt Brain Camp by Susan Kim illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks who is Canadian - June 30

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.
1️⃣pt Camp Spirit by Axelle Lenoir - July 18
1️⃣pt The New Girl by Cassandra Calin - July 19

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.
1️⃣pt Read a book set in the United States. Page by Paige: A Graphic Novel by Laura Lee Gulledge - set in NYC - June 24

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.
1️⃣ptRead a book where chocolate is eaten. Anne of West Philly by Ivy Noelle Weir - July 6
1️⃣pt Read a book where chocolate is eaten. ➕ 2️⃣pts BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate. Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala - July 18

💫8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.
1️⃣pt Freshman Year by Sarah Mai - June 23

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
3️⃣pts BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover). Barkley by Ellen Miles - Barkley - July 7

13. August 30: National Beach Day
1️⃣pt Read a book where a character goes to the beach. Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto - June 28

14. September 2: Labor Day
Read a book where a character has a job.
1️⃣pt No Ivy League by Hazel Newlevant - June 21

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.
1️⃣pt We Are Big Time by Hena Khan - July 9

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).
1️⃣pt Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger. Continental Drifter by Kathy MacLeod

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
1️⃣pt Shucked Apart by Barbara Ross - Maine - July 12

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.
1️⃣pt The Alchemist: A Graphic Novel by Derek Ruiz - genre is spirituality - June 30
1️⃣pt Lost in the Mountains by Maxwell Eaton III - genre is survival - July 11
1️⃣pt Where We Live: Las Vegas Shooting Benefit Anthology by Mike Allred - genre is short stories - July 11

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.
3️⃣pts Vincent: A Graphic Biography: A Graphic Biography by Simon Elliott - published Aug. 7, 2024 - July 7

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024
31+ points - Summer Lovin'
Read: 53/31

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.
+3 - Sunrise Point. Robyn Carr. 7.6.24

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
+1 Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit. Barry Estabrook. 7.3.24

+1 The Summer Deal. Jill Shalvis. 7.10.24

-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)
+3 Driftwood Bay. Irene Hannon. 7.8.24

+3 Love Finds You in Folly Beach, South Carolina. Loree Lough. 7.12.24

+3 - The Summer Guests. Mary Alice Monroe. 7.22.24


3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.
+1 - The Last Tribe. Brad Manuel. 7.1.24 (Greg)

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.
+1 - Sea of Tranquility. Emily St. John Mandel. 7.1.24

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.
+3 - Crime Rib.Leslie Budewitz. 7.14.24 (Her handmade chocolate truffles…9%)
+3 - The Obsession. Jesse Q. Sutanto. 7.15.24 (Delilah makes Logan brownies)

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.
+1 - The Churchill Sisters: The Extraordinary Lives of Winston and Clementine's Daughters. Rachel Trethewey. 6.25.24 (their lives were described this way)
+1 A Night to Remember. Walter Lord. 7.3.24

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.
+1 - Woman of Light. Kali Fajardo-Anstine. 7.25.24

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).
+3 Grilled for Murder. Maddie Day. 6.24.24 (Birdy)


12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
+1 - The Horsemaster's Daughter. Susan Wiggs. 6.26.24 (Caliban)
+1 - Horse. Geraldine Brooks. 7.21.24 (Clancy)
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
+3 - Hitting the Books. Jenn McKinlay. 7.2.24 (Heathcliffe)

+3 - Howloween Murder. Laurien Berenson. 7.15.24 (Faith)


13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.
+1 - The Beach at Summerly. Beatriz Williams. 7.1.24
+1 - The Paradise Problem. Christina Lauren. 7.20.24

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.
+1 - Trust. Hernan Diaz. 6.29.24
+1 - Miss Morgan's Book Brigade. Janet Skeslien Charles. 7.4.24

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.
+1 - A Long Way from Home. Tom Brokaw. 6.22.24
+1 - Happy Medium. Sarah Adler. 7.19.24 (Charlie supports his grandfather)
+1 - Hurricane Season. Lauren K. Denton. 7.24.24 (Mr. Burgess is a grandfather)
+1 - The Christmas Surprise. Jenny Colgan. 7.26.24 (Lady Lipton is a grandmother)

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
+1 - The Stellar Debut of Galactica MacFee. Alexander McCall Smith. 6.24.24 (Scotland)
+1 - Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24 (Savannah, Georgia)

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.
+1 - Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books. Kirsten Miller. 6.22.24 (Southern)
+1 - Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24 (Mystery)
+1 - California Girls. Susan Mallery. 7.14.24 (Romance)
+1 - The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24 (Maritime)
+1 - The Backyard Bird Chronicles. Amy Tan. 7.16.24 (Memoir)
+1 - City of Time and Magic. Paula Brackston. 7.21.24 (Romance)
+1 - The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America. Elizabeth Letts. 7.22.24 (Memoir)
+1 - The Enchanted Barn. Grace Livingston Hill. 7.25.24 (Romance)
+1 - Camino Ghosts. John Grisham. 7.28.24 (Mystery)

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
+1 - Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon. Malcolm Gladwell. 7.7.24
+1 - Sycamore Row. John Grisham. 7.23.23

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
+1 - Deep South: Four Seasons on Back Roads. Paul Theroux. 6.28.24 (9.3.2015)
-->BONUS: Published in 2024

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024

Total Points: 127

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.
🕶 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid 7/30/24 (+1)
🕶 The Surgeon by Leslie Wolfe 8/29/24 (+1)
🕶 A Haunting is Brewing by Juliet Blackwell 9/18/24 (+1)

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)
🕶🕶🕶 Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan 7/7/24 (+3)

🕶🕶🕶 Fortune Furlough by Jana Deleon 7/19/24 (+3)

🕶 The Art of Catching Feelings by Alicia Thompson 9/7/24 (+1)



3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.
🕶 Death, Taxes, and Extra-Hold Hairspray by Diane Kelly 9/15/24 (+1)

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.
🕶 Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett 7/15/24 (+1)

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.
🕶 Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood 7/25/24 (+1)
🕶 The Library Book by Susan Orlean 8/26/24 (+1)
🕶 Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss by Margaret Renkl 9/4/24 (+1)
🕶 Pulphead by John Jeremiah Sullivan 9/19/24 (+1)

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.
🕶🕶🕶 MC makes chocolate tarts, chocolate chip cookies, etc.: On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander 8/2/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 MC makes chocolate chip cookies
Role Playing by Cathy Yardley 8/13/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 Secondary character makes chocolate cake, MC eats it
Murder, Mayhem and 4 of a Kind by Duffy Brown 8/14/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 MC made (and ate) her younger sister's last EZ Bake Oven chocolate cake: Prettier: We Thought You Would Be Prettier: True Tales of the Dorkiest Girl Alive by Laurie Notaro 8/21/24 (+3)
🕶 Two characters ate chocolate bonbons: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine 8/27/24 (+1)
🕶🕶🕶 MC's mother makes chocolate cake and double-chocolate-chunk cookies which the MC eats: Lowcountry Boil by Susan M. Boyer 9/1/24 (+3)

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.
🕶 A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon 7/2/24 Chaotic wedding (+1)
🕶 The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde 8/11/24 Time and reality are chaotic and unpredictable (+1)
🕶 Devil May Ride by Wendy Roberts 9/3/24 (+1)

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.
🕶 You, with a View by Jessica Joyce 7/17/24 (+1)
🕶 The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander 8/7/24 (+1)

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).
🕶🕶🕶 Knit One, Die Two starring Catrina by Peggy Ehrhart 6/23/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 Silent Knit, Deadly Knit starring Catrina and Ginger by Peggy Ehrhart 6/26/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World starring Dewey Readmore Books by Vicki Myron 6/27/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 Let's Fake a Deal starring Toulouse by Sherry Harris 6/30/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 Going, Going, Dead starring GD (Ghost Detecting) by Kirsten Weiss 7/8/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 The Cat, the Wife and the Weapon starring Syrah, Merlot and Chablis by Leann Sweeney 7/28/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 Swamp Santa starring Merlin by Jana Deleon 8/17/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 A Man and His Cat, Vol. 1 starring Fukumaru by Umi Sakurai 8/24/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 Public Anchovy #1: A Deep Dish Mystery starring Butterball by Mindy Quigley 9/2/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 A Tale of Two Biddies starring Jerry Garcia by Kylie Logan 9/6/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 The Cat, the Mill and the Murder starring Boots, Syrah, Merlot and Chablis by Leann Sweeney 9/9/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 A Crafty Killing starring Della and Mason by Lorraine Bartlett 9/12/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 Catnapped starring Genghis Khat by Pepper McGraw 9/21/24 (+3)


12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
🕶🕶🕶 Much Ado About You starring Shadow by Samantha Young 7/1/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 Death in Dark Blue starring Rochester and Heathcliff by Julia Buckley 7/3/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 Booked 4 Murder starring Streetman by J.C. Eaton 7/6/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 Murder in a Scottish Shire starring Wallace by Traci Hall 7/9/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 Guilty as Cinnamon starring Are by Leslie Budewitz 8/6/24 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 Beagles Love Cupcake Crimes starring Cinnamon by C.A. Phipps 9/22/24 (+3)


13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.
🕶 Circe by Madeline Miller. 6/28/24 (+1)

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.
🕶 Death, Taxes, and a Sequined Clutch by Diane Kelly 6/24/24 IRS Agent (+1)
🕶 Christmas Cocoa Murder by Carlene O'Connor 7/4/24 Irish Garda (police officer) (+1)
🕶 Privy to the Dead by Sheila Connolly 7/5/24 Museum president/director (+1)
🕶 Malice in Maggody by Joan Hess 8/31/24 (+1)

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.
🕶 Iced Under by Barbara Ross 6/29/24 (+1)
🕶 When in Rome by Sarah Adams 7/13/24 (+1)

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
🕶 Maine: Nogged Off by Barbara Ross 7/18/24 (+1)

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.
🕶 Romance: One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin 6/25/24 (+1)
🕶 Mystery: Death Around the Bend by T.E. Kinsey 7/11/24 (+1)
🕶 Mystery: Crewel World by Monica Ferris 7/16/24 (+1)
🕶 Science Fiction: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro 7/26/24 (+1)
🕶 Economics: Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond 8/9/24 (+1)
🕶 Mystery: Pages of Sin by Kate Carlisle 8/10/24 (+1)
🕶 Mystery: Christmas at The Grange by T.E. Kinsey 8/26/24 (+1)
🕶 Mystery: Bullets and Beads by Jana Deleon 9/14/24 (+1)

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
🕶 Murder at the Breakers by Alyssa Maxwell 6/22/24 (+1)
🕶 The Second Rule of Ten by Gay Hendricks 7/22/24 (+1)
🕶 Sell Low, Sweet Harriet by Sherry Harris 7/29/24 (+1)
🕶 The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce 8/1/24 (+1)
🕶 Upholding the Paw by Diane Kelly 8/9/24 (+1)
🕶 The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston 8/16/24 (+1)
🕶 Magic Dreams by Ilona Andrews 8/18/24 (+1)
🕶 Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening by Marjorie M. Liu 8/19/24 (+1)
🕶 Murder in an Irish Pub by Carlene O'Connor 9/11/24 (+1)

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.
🕶 Two Tall Tails by Sofie Kelly 7/10/24 Published 9/6/16 (+1)
🕶 Cajun Fried Felony by Jana Deleon 8/4/24 Published 7/21/19 (+1)
🕶🕶🕶 Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto 8/12/24 Published 7/4/2024 (+3)
🕶🕶🕶 Between a Flock and a Hard Place by Donna Andrews 8/18/24 Published 8/6/24 (+3)

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024

Level:
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

35pts. /31+pts. Completed. Finished

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc. 3+1=4pts.
A Bad Day for Sunshine-Darynda Jones 6/28/24
Where Hidden Souls Lie-D.K. Hood 8/02/24

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover) 3+3=6pts.
Life's a Beach-Jamie K. Schmidt 7/15/24
The Beach House-Rachel Hanna 7/18/24


3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author. 1+1=2pts.
Natasha Madison-Hollywood Prince 6/29/24
Ruhi Choudhary-Little Boy Lost 7/07/24

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States. 1+1+1=3pts.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.
California:Flowers on Her Grave-Jennifer Chase 6/30/24
Maryland:Into the Gray-Brian Christopher Shea 6/30/24
Florida:Up in Smoke-T.M. Frazier 7/09/24

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten. 1pt.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.
Dragon's Lair-Chantal Fernando 7/02/24

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it. 1+1=2pts.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.
Searching For Harmony-Kelly Elliott 6/28/24
The Truth About Lies-Aly Martinez 8/07/24

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name. 1+1=2pts.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).
Bernice:It Wasn't Me-Lani Lynn Vale 7/01/24
Merlin:Hurricane Force-Jana Deleon 8/07/24

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name. 1+1=2pts.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
Jagger:I'd Rather Not-Lani Lynn Vale 7/01/24
Zeus:Their Wicked Games-D.K. Hood 7/02/24

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job. 1+1+1=3pts.
Make Me-Lani Lynn Vale 7/03/24
Winter's Gamble-Mary Stone 7/10/24
Long Shot-Kennedy Ryan 7/19/24

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story. 1+1=2pts.
Lawless-T.M. Frazier 7/02/24
Just Kidding-Lani Lynn Vale 7/15/24

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S. 1+1=2pts.
Mystery:The Girl in Her Cabin-A.J. Rivers 6/29/24
Romance:Before This Ends-Aurora Rose Reynolds 7/12/24

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The). 1+1+1=3pts.
Stay-Willow Aster 7/05/24
Racing Hearts-Lauren Landish 7/10/24
Midnight Dunes-Laura Griffin 7/16/24

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024. 3pts.
7/02/24:Echo Road-Kendra Elliot 7/12/24

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21 2024 - August 11 2024


COMPLETED!

Levels: 34
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)
Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews 7/26/2024
monogrammed towel
Lowcountry Boomerang by Susan M. Boyer 7/26/2024
sand
Summer Island by Shelley Noble 8/11/2024
towel on the chaise lounge without the umbrella

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.
Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures by Emma Straub 7/3/2024
Location 07:50:45 When it was the former, Laura would keep her sunglasses on and stand still.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.
The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse 6/26/2024 avalanche is chaotic

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).
Death by Tiara by Laura Levine 7/8/2024
Jaine's cat is named Prozac.
Death Overdue by Allison Brook 7/23/2024
Smokey Joe
Ornaments of Death by Jane K Cleland 8/7/2024
Hank

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.
Indelible by Karin Slaughter 6/29/2024
Sarah Linton is a pediatrician and medical examiner.
Prom Mom by Laura Lippmann 7/4/2024
Amber owns an art gallery.
The Night Gate by Peter May 7/9/2024
Georgette works as an art museum employee.
City of Saints by Andrew Hunt 7/12/2024
Art is a Sheriff's deputy.
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd 7/12/2024
They are all mapmakers.
Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator by Gary Noessner 7/19/2024
FBI employee
Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich 7/19/2024
Lowcountry Boondoggle by Susan M. Boyer 7/31/2024
Private investigators
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins 8/2/2024
Jane is a dogwalker.
The Saints of Swallow Hill by Donna Everhart 8/7/2024
Del and Rae Lynn work for a turpentine farm.


15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.
Midnight Clear by Kathy Hogan Trochek 7/22/2024 Edna is Maura's grandmother

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
The Hunter by Tana French 6/30/2024 Ireland
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods 7/31/2024 Ireland

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
Murder on Astor Place by Victoria Thompson 7/17/2024

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024
31+ points - Summer Lovin'
Read: 34/31+

TASKS:

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas by Nancy CoCo 8/21/2024 (Mal)
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
by Nancy CoCo 8/21/2024

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
Offed in Oregon by Patti Benning 7/24/2024 (Oregon)
Croaked in California by Patti Benning 8/5/2024 (California)
Nabbed in New Mexico by Patti Benning 8/7/2024 (New Mexico)
Lurking in Louisiana by Patti Benning 8/18/2024

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.
Science Fiction
Hedgehogs are Everywhen by Eon de Beaumont 6/21/2024
Mystery
Arsenic and Old Lies by S.C. Wynne 6/26/2024
A Charming Crime by Tonya Kappes 6/27/2024
Murder on Sugar Creek by Michelle Goff 6/29/2024
Brooms Away by D.A. Kelly 6/30/2024
Dizzy Spells by Morgana Best 7/1/2024
Twisted Twenty-Six by Janet Evanovich 7/16/2024
Called Home by Sheila Connolly 8/23/2024
The Rocky Road to Ruin by Meri Allen 8/25/2024
Fortune and Glory: Tantalizing Twenty-Seven by Janet Evanovich 8/27/2024
Murder for the Halibut by Liz Lipperman 8/30/2024
Punching Up by Kal Smagh 4/31/2024
Grand, Death, Auto by Joanna Campbell Slan 9/4/2024
Middle School
Old Town in the Green Groves: Laura Ingalls Wilder's Lost Little House Years by Cynthia Rylant 6/27/2024

M M Romance
Dare You by Ella Frank 7/3/2024
Dare Me by Brooke Blaine 7/4/2024
A Very Henry Christmas by N.R. Walker 7/20/2024
Smoke and Murders by S.C. Wynne 7/25/2024
Spencer Cohen, Book One by N.R. Walker 8/13/2024
It's a Wonderful Knife by S.C. Wynne 9/5/2024
Doctor in the Desert by S.C. Wynne 9/5/2024
Kneading You by C.S. Poe 9/7/2024
Magic
A Charming Potion by Tonya Kappes 7/4/2024
Urban Fantasy
School For Spirits by Aron Lewes 7/9/2024
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 8/12/2024
Romance
Natural Selection: A Short Story by Elin Hilderbrand 8/14/2024

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
Final Test by Aron Lewes 8/22/2024 (Published August 11, 2018)

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024
38/31+

31+ points - Summer Lovin'

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
1-Penguins and Mortal Peril Ruby Loren 6/22/24
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)
3 Kathleen Suzette 7/4/24

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.
Murder in Bloom Paige H. Perry 6/23/24

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.
1 Murder in the Greenhouse Avery Kent 6/30/24

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.
1-(Nova Scotia) Panic in the Pansies Barbara Emodi 6/28/24

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
1-Murky Meat Kate Jach 6/27/24 (Washington state)
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
1 The Garden Club Murder Dianne Harman 7/4/24
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.
1-Up the Creek without a Poodle Madison Johns 6/22/24

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.
1 Magic Cookies Cindy Stark 6/24/24

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.
1-In the Event of Murder Cynthia Kuhn 8/23/24

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).
3-Pip E.J. Masters 7/2/24

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
3-Finn Carol J. Perry 6/25/24

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.
1-Marshmallow Milkshakes and Missing Persons Mindy Killgrove 7/16/24

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.
1 Matcha Do About Murder Eryn Scott 6/23/24

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.
1 Strawberry Pie Stabbing Diana Dumont 6/30/24

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
1 Produce Perpatrator Summer Prescott 7/3/24
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
New Mexico Fire Roasted Murder Emma Ainsley 6/26/24

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.
1-Mystery-Escrowbar Holder Carolyn Ridder Aspenson 7/6/24
1-Suspense-Murder on Devil's Pond Ayla Rose 7/9/24
1-Romance tag Bidding War Break-In Carolyn Ridder Aspenson 7/15/24

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
1-U-An Unexpected Vacancy Eryn Scott 6/27/24
1-S-Santa's Little Thief Carolyn Ridder Aspenson 7/14/24
1-M-Murder in the Square Amy Grundy 7/14/24

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.
3-pub 6/25/24 A Murder for the Sages Amy Lillard 6/26/24
3 pub 7/3/24 Weather the Storm Emma Ainsley 7/5/24
3 pub 6/23/24 Fireworks, Freedom & Felonies Tonya Kappes 7/11/24

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024

33 points

Levels:
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.
1 pt - The Gun Seller by Hugh Laurie ★★★ 24 June 2024
1 pt. - Resonance Surge by Nalini Singh 9 July 2024 ★★★★★



2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.
1 pt. - Divided in Death by J.D. Robb 1 September 2024 ★★★★ New York city
1 pt. - Devil's Due by Rachel Caine 11 September 2024 ★★★ Kansas City, Missouri



7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.
1 pt. - Death, Taxes, and a Chocolate Cannoli by Diane Kelly 31 August 2024 ★★★



8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).
3 pts - Grace Sees Red by Julie Hyzy 23 August 2024 ★★★ Grace's cat is named Bootsie



12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
1 pt. - June, Reimagined by Rebekah Crane 13 August 2024 ★★ Lennox has a dog named Max
1 pt. - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett 17 August 2024 ★★★★ Emily hass a dog named Shadow



13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.
1 pt. - The Princess of Las Vegas by Chris Bohjalian ★★★★ 19 July 2024 - a Princess Diana impersonator.



15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
1 pt - A Civil Contract by Georgette Heyer 25 August 2024 ★★★★



18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.
1pt - Faceless Killers by Henning Mankell ★★★ 28 June 2024 Scandinavian Literature
1 pt. - Bride by Ali Hazelwood 5 July 2024 ★★★★ Romance
1 pt. - Bacchanal by Veronica G. Henry ★★ 27 July 2024 Magical Realism
1 pt - A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen ★★★★ 4 August 2024 Mythology
1 pt. - Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher ★★★★ 4 August 2024 Magic
1 pt. - Before the Coffee Gets Cold #1 by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 5 August 2024 ★★ Magical Realism
1 pt. - The Fury by Alex Michaelides 6 August 2024 ★★★ Suspense
1pt. All Systems Red by Martha Wells ★★★★★ 9 August 2024 Science-fiction
1 pt. - Killman Creek by Rachel Caine 22 August 2024 ★★★★ Suspense
1 pt. - Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli 29 August 2024 ★★★★★ Magic
1 pt. - Key of Valor by Nora Roberts 6 September 2024 ★★★ Romance



19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
1pt. - Meru by S.B. Divya 15 August 2024 ★



20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.
1 pt - Whisper Kiss by Deborah Cooke 4 July 2024 ★★★★★ First published August 3rd 2010
1 pt. - Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin ★★ 14 July 2024 First published July 5th 2022
1 pt - Desert Warrior by Nalini Singh 2 August 2024 ★★★ First published July 25, 2003
1pt - How Can I Help You by Laura Sims 11 August 2024 ★★ First published July 18, 2023
1 pt. - Husband Material by Alexis Hall 30 August 2024 ★★★★★ First published August 2, 2022
3 pts - The Briar Club by Kate Quinn 8 September 2024 ★★★★★ First published July 9, 2024
1 pt. - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna 19 September 2024 ★★★★ First published August 23rd 2022

Welcome everyone!

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st, 2024 - Sept. 23rd, 2024

Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Summer Fun
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

88/31

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.
3 points: Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer - Aug. 5th

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.
1 point: Hark! A Vagrant by Kate Beaton - Aug. 25th
1 point: Remembrance by Alistair MacLeod - Sept. 17th
1 point: All the Horses of Iceland by Sarah Tolmie - Sept. 18th

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.
1 point: Regina's Secret Spaces: Love and Lore of Local Geography edited by Jeannie Mah - July 31st
1 point: Wenjack by Joseph Boyden - Aug. 28th
1 point: You Are Not What We Expected by Sidura Ludwig - Sept. 14th

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.
1 point: Middlegame by Seanan McGuire - June 30th
1 point: Xeni by Rebekah Weatherspoon - July 10th
1 point: Tidal Creatures by Seanan McGuire - July 20th
1 point: Ghost Roast by Shawnee Gibbs & Shawnelle Gibbs- July 22nd
1 point: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer - Aug. 24th
1 point: The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer - Sept. 20th
1 point: Booked Graphic Novel by Kwame Alexander - Sept. 22nd

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.
1 point: Mr. Villain's Day Off 4 by Yuu Morikawa - Aug. 14th

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.
1 point: Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear: Poems from Gaza by Mosab Abu Toha - June 29th
1 point: Wayside School Is Falling Down by Louis Sachar - Sept. 13th

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.
1 point: Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker - Aug. 21st

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.
1 point: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by Victoria Schwab - Sept. 13th
Addie has a shot of tequila on pg. 426

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).
3 points: The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai - July 5th
Drowsy


12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
1 point: Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher by Bruce Coville - June 27th
Grief
3 points: The Summer Escape by Jill Shalvis - July 7th
Turbo

1 point: Twilight Territory by Andrew X. Pham - July 29th
Mimi & Momo

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.
1 point: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer - July 30th

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.
1 point: I Work at a Public Library by Gina Sheridan - June 22nd
1 point: The Auschwitz Photographer by Luca Crippa & Maurizio Onnis - June 25th
1 point: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers - July 22nd
1 point: All in a Day's Work by Eve Arnold - Aug. 22nd
1 point: Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher - Sept. 3rd
1 point: What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama - Sept 16th

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.
1 point: When Among Crows by Veronica Roth - Sept. 1st
1 point: Rebound by Kwame Alexander - Sept. 19th

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
1 point: The Angel of the Crows by Katherine Addison - Sept. 8th
London

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.
1 point: Tidal Creatures by Seanan McGuire - June 21st
Science fiction & Urban fantasy
1 point: Winter Lost by Patricia Briggs - June 23rd
Urban fantasy
1 point: The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha - July 8th
Mythology
1 point: Clockwork Boys by T. Kingfisher - July 26th
Steampunk
1 point: The Wonder Engine by T. Kingfisher - Aug. 4th
Steampunk
1 point: Almost American Girl by Robin Ha - Aug. 15th
Memoir
1 point: Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood - Aug. 27th
Romance
1 point: The Crossover Graphic Novel by Kwame Alexander - Sept. 17th
Middle grade
1 point: Nightmare Country, Vol. 1 by James Tynion IV - Sept. 18th
Urban Fantasy
1 point: Clue: Candlestick by Dash Shaw - Sept. 21st
Mystery
1 point: I Would Leave Me If I Could by Halsey - Sept. 22nd
Memoir

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
1 point: Rafe by Rebekah Weatherspoon - June 30th
1 point: Medea by Blandine Le Callet - July 4th
1 point: Seasonal Fears by Seanan McGuire - July 11th
1 point: Meegan by Rebekah Weatherspoon - Sept. 12th
1 point: Underground to Canada by Barbara Smucker - Sept. 16th

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.
1 point: The Last Chance Motel by Karen Hawkins - July 2nd
Aug. 25th, 2020
1 point: Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid - July 14th
Aug. 30th, 2022
3 points: More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa - July 17th
English translation pub. July 2nd, 2024
3 points: The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes - Aug. 8th
July 30th, 2024
3 points: Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 3: The Prophet by Frank Herbert - Aug. 13th
July 16th, 2024
1 point: The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes - Aug. 14th
Aug. 29th, 2023
1 point: New Moon by Stephenie Meyer - Aug. 16th
Sept. 6th, 2006
3 points: The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness - Aug. 20th
July 16th, 2024
1 point: Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer - Aug. 23rd
Aug. 7th, 2007
3 points: Spy x Family, Vol. 12 by Tatsuya Endo - Aug. 27th
English translation pub. Aug. 6th, 2024
3 points: Sanctuary by Ilona Andrews - Aug. 29th
July 30th, 2024
1 point: Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer - Aug. 31st
Aug. 2th, 2008
3 point: Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You're Too Scared to Watch by Emily C. Hughes - Sept. 5th
Sept. 3rd, 2024
3 points: The Bookshop of Hidden Dreams by Karen Hawkins - Sept. 15th
July 2nd, 2024
1 point: After the Dragons by Cynthia Zhang - Sept. 20th
Aug. 19th, 2021
3 point: Mina's Matchbox by Yōko Ogawa - Sept. 21st
English translation published Aug. 13th, 2024

FINISHED.
Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024
Level: Super Seasonal
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
Points: 12

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.
Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie 7/15/24 (3 points)

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.
Drowning by T.J. Newman (set just off coast of Hawaii) (1 point)

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).
Magical Mystery Paws by Mandy Morton (all the characters ARE cats - names include Hettie, Tilly and Psycho Derek) 7/7/24 (3 points)


12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
Overkill by Vanda Symon 7/23/24 (New Zealand) (1 point)

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
The Murder Wheel by Tom Mead 6/24/24 (1 point)
Someone from the Past by Margot Bennett 6/26/24 (1 point)
The Secret Shore by Liz Fenwick 8/3/24 (1 point)

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.
After the Fire by Jo Spain 8/30/24 (published June 25th 2020) (1 point)

Welcome Kendra and Sheila!

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024

Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Summer Fun
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.

Welcome Mel!

Reading the Seasons - Summer
June 21, 2024 - September 23, 2024

Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Summer Fun
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

82 Total Points

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.
1 - Of Beast and Beauty by Chanda Hahn (7/6/24)
1 - Of Glass and Glamour by Chanda Hahn (7/7/24)
1 - Lucy and the Duke of Secrets by Sofi Laporte (7/30/24)

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)
3 - Summer Tease by Martha Keyes (8/9/24)

3 - Beauty and the Beach by Gracie Ruth Mitchell (8/12/24)

3 - Beachy Keen by Kasey Stockton (8/13/24)

3 - Summer Ever After by Kortney Keisel (8/14/24)

3 - Plotting Summer by Jess Heileman (8/15/24)

3 - Rebel Summer by Cindy Steel (8/17/24)


3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.
1 - How to Kiss a Movie Star by Jenny Proctor (7/23/24)

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.
1 - Blind Date with the Billionaire Best Man by Evangeline Kelly (7/6/24)
1 - The Lying Game by Sara Jane Woodley (7/25/24)
1 - Forgettable in Every Way by Jennifer Peel (9/1/24)
1 - (Not So) Famous in Paradise by Brittany Larsen (9/17/24)
1 - Second Chance Spring in Paradise by Brittany Larsen (9/21/24)

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.
1 - The Grumpy Side of Paradise by Brittany Larsen (9/15/24)

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.
1 - The Desert Princess by Melanie Cellier (8/23/24)
1 - Kingdom of Cinders by Deborah Grace White (9/8/24)

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).
3 - The Rogue Princess by Melanie Cellier (8/27/24) - Puss

1 - My Ex-mas Emergency by Jennifer Peel (8/31/24) - Poppy
1 - With the Wind by Elizabeth Johns (9/14/24) - Triton

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
3 - Tracking Stolen Treasures by Lisa Phillips (7/29/24) - Dax

1 - Beauty and the Beast by K.M. Shea (8/29/24) - Jock
3 - Christmas in Paradise by Brittany Larsen (9/18/24) - Uncle Rad


13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.
1 - Kingdom of Dance by Deborah Grace White (9/11/24)

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.
1 - World's Worst Boyfriend by Carina Taylor (9/2/24)

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.
1 - Arabella and the Reluctant Duke by Sofi Laporte (8/1/24)
1 - Rook to King by Carina Taylor (9/8/24)
1 - Lady Ivy and the Irishman by Sally Britton (9/20/24)

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
1 - The Orchids of Ashthorne Hall by Rebecca Anderson (7/5/24)
1 - Reputation at Risk by Martha Keyes (7/26/24)
1 - Birdie and the Beastly Duke by Sofi Laporte (8/3/24)
1 - Wishing for a Duke by Sofi Laporte (8/23/24)
1 - Through the Fire by Elizabeth Johns (9/12/24)
1 - An Amiable Alliance by Laura Beers (9/23/24)

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
1 - Of Sea and Song by Chanda Hahn (7/8/24) - Retelling
1 - Of Thorn and Thread by Chanda Hahn (7/11/24) - Retelling
1 - Of Mist and Murder by Chanda Hahn (7/12/24) - Retelling
1 - Of Gold and Greed by Chanda Hahn (7/13/24) - Retelling
1 - Of Secrets and Slippers by Chanda Hahn (7/15/24) - Retelling
1 - Penelope and the Wicked Duke by Sofi Laporte (8/4/24) - Regency
1 - The Golden Princess by Melanie Cellier (8/26/24) - Magic
1 - Kingdom of Beauty by Deborah Grace White (9/4/24) - Retelling
1 - Kingdom of Slumber by Deborah Grace White (9/5/24) - Magic
1 - Kingdom of Feathers by Deborah Grace White (9/9/24) - Magic
1 - Kingdom of Locks by Deborah Grace White (9/10/24) - Retellings
1 - Before Beauty by Brittany Fichter (9/22/24) - Retellings


19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
1 - Manor for Sale, Baron Included by Esther Hatch (6/26/24)
1 - Miss Fleming Falls in Love by Emma Melbourne (7/16/24)
1 - The Mysterious Mr. Oliver by Emma Melbourne (7/17/24)
1 - Miss Hilversham and the Pesky Duke by Sofi Laporte (8/5/24)
1 - Miss Robinson and the Unsuitable Baron by Sofi Laporte (8/6/24)
1 - The Secret Princess by Melanie Cellier (8/19/24)
1 - The Mystery Princess by Melanie Cellier (8/20/24)
1 - A Sham Betrothal by Jennie Goutet (8/21/24)
1 - A Mistletoe Promise by Sofi Laporte (8/21/24)
1 - Melting the Ice by Elizabeth Johns (9/14/24)
1 - The Unlucky Prince by Deborah Grace White (9/17/24)

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.
3 - Eliza & Ernest by Jo Perry (9/2/24) - 7/30/2024
3 - One Happy Summer by Becky Monson (9/6/24) - 7/24/2024

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024

Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Summer Fun
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.

Welcome Shash and Grace!

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21, 2024 - September 23, 2024

SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task PLUS an additional 2 points for each bonus task. The book must work for the task and the bonus to receive the 2 extra points.

Levels: 31+ points - Summer Lovin'
Completed: 5/31+

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach. Secrets of the Tulip Sisters - Susan Mallery 6/21/24 (1 pt.)

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job. Lessons in Chemistry - Bonnie Garmus 6/24/24 (1 pt.)

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit. Otherwise Engaged - Amanda Quick 6/22/24 (set in London, England) (1 pt.)

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S. Two Nights in Lisbon - Chris Pavone 6/23/24 (Mystery) (1 pt.)

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The). Magic Burns - Ilona Andrews 6/22/24 (1 pt,)

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.

Welcome Caraina!

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024
Points: 8

Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Summer Fun
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.
1pt🌊Sideline Infraction-Emily Silver, 7/2/24
1pt🌊Tristan-Samantha Lind, 7/28/24
1pt🌊Never Too Far-Abbi Glines, 8/7/24

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.
1pt🌊Coach Stare Down-Crea Reitan, 8/29/24

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).
1pt🌊The House in the Cerulean Sea-TJ Klune, 7/1/24 -- Calliope
1pt🌊The Pumpkin Spice Café-Laurie Gilmore, 9/20/24 -- Casper

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.
1pt🌊Road to You-Jaclyn Quinn, 8/1/24
1pt🌊Fallen Too Far-Abbi Glines, 8/2/24
1pt🌊Forever Too Far-Abbi Glines, 8/10/24

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.

TLC, Quarterly, Reading the Seasons - Summer
June 21 - Sept. 23, 2024

Levels:
16-30 points - Summer Fun
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

☀️Points (so far): 28

TASKS:
1. SUN
Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.

2. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)
☀️The First Magnificent Summer R.L. Toalson 7-13-24, 5*


3. Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.
☀️Vampire Kisses Ellen Schreiber #1 Vampire Kisses, 7-6-24, 4* - p.24, 6% I wore sunglasses in class...
☀️The Perfect Find Tia Williams 8-3-24, 4-1/2* - Ch.22, 69% This time, Eric was wearing the shades.

4. Read a book by a Canadian author.
☀️New Year's with the Single Dad Whitley Cox #6 The Single Dads of Seattle, 7-4-24, 3*

5. Read a book set in Canada.
☀️Kiss and Don't Tell Meghan Quinn #1 Vancouver Agitators, 6-29-24, 4* - Banff, Alberta & Vancouver, B.C.

6. Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.
☀️Check & Mate Ali Hazelwood 7-6-24, 4* - New Jersey
☀️I Am Slappy's Evil Twin R.L. Stine #3 Goosebumps Slappy World 7-18-24, 4* - Los Angeles, CA

7. Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.
☀️Summer at Tall Trees Lake C.P. Ward #2 Glorious Summer, 7-1-24, 2*
Ch.4 "Leavetaking" 10% She handed the Mars bar to Annabel...

8. Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.
☀️Freaky Friday Mary Rodgers #1 Andrews Family, 7-3-24, 3-1/2*

9. Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.
☀️The Groomsman Billionaire Maggie Cole #5 It's Complicated, 7-12-24, 3-1/2*
Ch.17 10:48 ...watching my granddaughter? ..."You look gorgeous!" My mom nods. "You too, dear."

10. Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.
☀️ Double-Decker Dreams Lindsay MacMillan 6-27-24, 2*
Ch.30 6:27:49 I know tequila is a bad idea, but I don't have too many good ideas at the moment...

11. August 8: International Cat Day
Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).

12. Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
☀️The Bridges of Madison County Robert James Waller 6-30-24, 5* - Jack, the collie

13. Read a book where a character goes to the beach.
☀️ Too Beautiful to Break Tessa Bailey #4 Romancing the Clarksons, 6-23-24, 2*
Ch.25 90% They sat in a straight line on the beach...

14. Read a book where a character has a job.
☀️ My Phony Valentine Courtney Walsh #1 Holidays With Hart, 6-21-24, 4* - chef and professional hockey player
☀️Dirty Groom Mira Lyn Kelly #7 Slayers Hockey, 7-21-24, 4-1/2* - H is a pro hockey player & h is a top marketing person (I think??) for her family's toy company.

15. Read a book with a grandparent in the story.
☀️ Theater Shoes Noel Streatfeild #4 Shoes, 6-30-24, 3*
☀️Are you there God? It's me, Margaret Judy Blume 7-2-24, 5*
☀️Mind Games Nora Roberts 7-9-24, 3-1/2*

16. Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).
☀️Way of the Warrior Suzanne Brockmann Anthology – multiple authors, 7-19-24, 3-1/2*
69% He'd served her a double cheeseburger on a toasted bun...

17. Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
☀️ Summer at Blue Sands Cove C.P. Ward #1 Glorious Summer, 6-24-24, 2* - Cornwall, England

18. Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.
☀️ Tell Me You Want Me Willow Winters 6-30-24, 3-1/2* - Erotica
☀️ Excite Me Emilia Rose #1 Addicted to Him, 7-10-24, 3* - Erotica
☀️ Indulge Me Emilia Rose #2 Addicted to Him, 7-11-24, 2* - Erotica

19. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
☀️ The Summer Melt Emily March #18.5 Eternity Springs, 6-23-24, 3*
☀️Swift and Saddled Lyla Sage #2 Rebel Blue Ranch, 7-7-24, 4*

20. Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.
☀️ Beauty and the Clockwork Beast Nancy Campbell Allen, #1 Steampunk Proper Romance, 7-24-24, 3-1/2* - pub. 2 Aug 2016
☀️ Secret Mafia Billionaire Maggie Cole #6 It's Complicated, 7-30-24, 2* - pub. 3 Aug 2022
☀️ Billion Dollar Enemy Olivia Hayle #1 Seattle Billionaires, 8-5-24, 4* - pub. 5 Sep 2020

Welcome Katelyn and Dawn!

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024

Level:
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

Progress: /31+

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.

Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay - 7/8

Set it in the USA (Partly in LA and not sure of other location in US)

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.

Uzumaki by Junji Ito - 7/1

It is very unpredictable!

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.

Evocation by S.T. Gibson - 7/12

One of the main characters is a lawyer

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.

The Only One Left by Riley Sager - 7/18

Mystery which begins with M

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.

Reading the Seasons - Summer
June 21, 2024 - September 23, 2024

93 Complete

Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Summer Fun
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

TASKS:

2. Summer Sights - 3 pts
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
1 pt - Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons - Lorna Landvik - 8/17/24

1 pt - The Vacationers - Emma Straub - 8/9/24

1 pt - By Book or By Crook - Eva Gates - 7/21/24


18. SUMMER - 15 pts
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.
1 pt - Only the Dead - Jack Carr - 6/30/24 - Military Fiction
1 pt - Jaws - Peter Benchley - 7/27/24 - Suspense
1 pt - Three-Inch Teeth - C.J. Box - 7/2/24 - Suspense
1 pt - Dark Places - Gillian Flynn - 7/4/24 - Suspense
1 pt - Before I Go to Sleep - S.J. Watson - 7/9/24 - Suspense
1 pt - Toxic Prey - John Sandford - 7/11/24 - Mystery
1 pt - Then Came You - Lisa Kleypas - 7/13/24 - Romance
1 pt - The Beloved - J.R. Ward - 7/18/24 - Romance
1 pt - Betrayal in Death - J.D. Robb - 7/20/24 - Mystery
1 pt - Drown Her Sorrows - Melinda Leigh - 7/21/24 - Suspense
1 pt - Dark Lover - J.R. Ward - 7/24/24 - Romance
1 pt - Disco for the Departed - Colin Cotterill - 7/28/24 - Mystery
1 pt - Dark Signal - Shannon Baker - 7/29/24 - Mystery
1 pt - Bitter Rain - Shannon Baker - 7/30/24 - Mystery
1 pt - Broken Ties - Shannon Baker - 7/31/24 - Mystery

19. SUMMER - 46
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
1 pt - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries - Heather Fawcett - 6/22/24
1 pt - Unseen - Karin Slaughter - 6/22/24
1 pt - Romeo and Juliet - William Shakespeare - 6/25/24
1 pt - Eat, Pray, Love - Elizabeth Gilbert - 6/26/24
1 pt - Matterhorn - Christopher Reich - 6/27/24
1 pt - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry - Rachel Joyce - 6/28/24
1 pt - Red Bones - Ann Cleeves - 6/28/24
1 pt - My Sister, the Serial Killer -Oyinkan Braithwaite - 7/2/24
1 pt - Unsinkable - Jenni L. Walsh - 7/5/24
1 pt - The Red Tent - Anita Diamant - 7/5/24
1 pt - The Echo Man - Sam Holland - 7/7/24
1 pt - Moon Called - Patricia Briggs - 7/8/24
1 pt - Everything I Never Told You - Celeste Ng - 7/9/24
1 pt - The English Assassin - Daniel Silva - 7/10/24
1 pt - Unbirthday - Liz Braswell - 7/14/24
1 pt - Until Proven Guilty - J.A. Jance - 7/14/24
1 pt - Eight Perfect Murders - Peter Swanson - 7/16/24
1 pt - Unpunished - Lisa Black - 7/23/24
1 pt - Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption - Laura Hillenbrand - 7/23/24
1 pt - Stripped Bare - Shannon Baker - 7/24/24
1 pt - Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues - Diana Rowland - 7/26/24
1 pt - Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil - John Berendt - 7/28/24
1 pt - Educated - Tara Westover - 7/29/24
1 pt - Easy Mark - Shannon Baker - 7/30/24
1 pt - Exit Wounds - Shannon Baker - 7/31/24
1 pt - Snow Crash - Neal Stephenson - 8/3/24
1 pt - River God - Wilbur Smith - 8/3/24
1 pt - The Ship of Brides - Jojo Moyes - 8/6/24
1 pt - Rashomon Gate - I.J. Parker - 8/7/24
1 pt - The Ruins - Scott Smith - 8/7/24
1 pt - Slicky Boys - Martin Limón - 8/8/24
1 pt - The Square of Revenge - Pieter Aspe - 8/10/24
1 pt - Secretly Yours - Tessa Bailey - 8/19/24
1 pt - Still Missing - Chevy Stevens - 8/21/24
1 pt - The Rosie Project - Graeme Simsion - 8/11/24
1 pt - The Silent Wife - Karin Slaughter - 8/12/24
1 pt - The Spy Coast - Tess Gerritsen - 8/14/24
1 pt - Motorcycle Man - Kristen Ashley - 8/21/24
1 pt - The Secret Keeper of Jaipur - Alka Joshi - 8/22/24
1 pt - Reunion in Death - J.D. Robb - 8/23/24
1 pt - Monkeewrench - P.J. Tracy - 8/24/24
1 pt - Red Sky Mourning - Jack Carr - 8/26/24
1 pt - Redemption Road - John Hart - 8/28/24
1 pt - Red Russia - Tanya Thompson - 8/29/24
1 pt - Eeny Meeny - M.J. Arlidge - 8/29/24
1 pt - Rock Paper Scissors - Alice Feeney - 8/31/24

20. Summer Books - 29 pts
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and
September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
1 pt - Portrait of an Unknown Woman - Daniel Silva - 6/23/24 - orig pub Jul 19, 2022
1 pt - The Paper Swan - Leylah Attar - 6/26/24 - orig pub Aug 04, 2015
1 pt - Room - Emma Donoghue - 6/30/24 - Aug 20, 2010
1 pt - The Personal Librarian - Marie Benedict - 7/6/24 - orig pub Jun 29, 2021
1 pt - Peace Like a River - Leif Enger - 7/15/24 - orig pub Aug 02, 2001
1 pt - Transcendent Kingdom - Yaa Gyasi - 7/19/24 - orig pub Aug 31, 2020
1 pt - The 6th Extinction - James Rollins - 7/20/24 - orig pub Aug 12, 2014
1 pt - The Inheritance Games - Jennifer Lynn Barnes - 7/25/24 - orig pub Sep 01, 2020
1 pt - Behind Closed Doors - B.A. Paris - 7/26/24 - orig pub Aug 09, 2016
1 pt - The Neruda Case - Roberto Ampuero - 8/1/24 - orig pub Aug 01, 2008
1 pt - After You - Jojo Moyes - 8/4/24 - orig pub Sep 23, 2015
1 pt - A Treacherous Paradise - Henning Mankell - 8/4/24 - orig pub Aug 2011
1 pt - The Collector - Daniel Silva - 8/5/24 - orig pub Jul 18, 2023
1 pt - The Amber Room - Steve Berry - 8/9/24 - orig pub Aug 26, 2003
1 pt - Grave Secrets - Kathy Reichs - 8/9/2 - orig pub Jul 09, 2002
1 pt - Judgment in Death - J.D. Robb - 8/12/24 - orig pub Sep 01, 2000
1 pt - Immortal in Death - J.D. Robb - 8/17/24 - orig pub Jul 01, 1996
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.
3 pt - This Is Why We Lied - Karin Slaughter - 9/3/24 - orig pub Aug 20, 2024
3 pt - A Death in Cornwall - Daniel Silva - 8/20/24 - orig pub Jul 16, 2024
3 pt - The Burning - Linda Castillo - 7/29/24 - orig pub Jul 09, 2024
3 pt - The Briar Club - Kate Quinn - 7/31/24 - orig pub Jul 09, 2024

Welcome Sharon and Lynda!

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024

POINTS: 34

Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Summer Fun
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

TASKS:
✅✅1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
Two Little Girls in Blue by Mary Higgins Clark. Read 7/10/24
Truths I Never Told You by Kelly Rimmer. Read 9/3/24
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.

✅2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
. Read 7/27/24
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)

✅3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.
. Read 6/30/24

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

✅✅✅6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States
.An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. Read 7/8/24
Pictures of You by Caroline Leavitt. Read 8/25/24
The Doomsday Mother: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and the End of an American Family by John Glatt. Read 9/2/24. Arizona, Hawaii , Utah, Idaho to name a few
All the Little Truths by Debra Webb Read 9/8/24 Tennessee

-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.

✅7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
The Comfort of Ghosts by Jacqueline Winspear. Read 7/2/24
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.


✅8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.
Mrs. Wiggins by Mary Monroe. Read 7/7/24

✅9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.
Dust Child by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai Read 7/14/24. Grandma Quynh

✅10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver. Read 8/3/24 Lydia, Dee and Elle
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

✅✅11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell Read 8/13/24 Henry has 2 cats. He only refers to them as the horrible one and the nice one.
The Night Hawks by Elly Griffiths. Read 9/11/24🇺🇸
Ruth Galloway's cat named Flint
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).

✅✅✅12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Read 7/22/24. Dori's dog-Jip
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
. Read 9/10/24
Dog named-One Spot
✅13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.
The Library at the Edge of the World by Felicity Hayes-McCoy. Read 7/30/24
Brian and Hanna

✅14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.
The Little Bookshop on the Seine by Rebecca Raisin Read 7/23/23
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark. Read 8/14/24
Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum. Read 8/17/24
1979 by Val McDermid REad 8/27/24

✅15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.
book:The Housemaid|60556912] by Freida McFadden Read 7/19/24
Grandma and Grandpa Winchester
If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay Read 8/19/24 Chaz Donnelly

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

✅17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
A Travel Guide to Heaven: 10th Anniversary Edition by Anthony DeStefano. Read 7/1/24

✅18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.
Angel Fire by Andrew M. Greeley Read 7/9/24. Science Fiction
The Hanging Valley by Peter
Robinson Book 4 Inspector Banks 8/24/24. Mystery

✅19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
Murder Mystery Book Club by Danielle Collins. Read 7/29/24
The Seventh Sinner by Elizabeth Peters. Read 8/30/24

✅✅✅✅20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.The Wilds by Sarah Pearse Read 8/2/24
Publishe July 16, 2024
What Happens Next: A Traveler’s Guide Through the End of This Age Read 8/31/24. Published 8/13/24
The Woman on the Orient Express by Lindsay Jayne Ashford. Read 9//9/24
Published 9/20/2016

Welcome Michele!

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024

Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Summer Fun
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.

Welcome Vanessa!

Clarification on International Cat Day task - what if the characters ARE cats and have no humans? Does that still count? Thinking Mandy Morton's No 2 Feline Detective Agency series.

Sheila wrote: "Clarification on International Cat Day task - what if the characters ARE cats and have no humans? Does that still count? Thinking Mandy Morton's No 2 Feline Detective Agency series."

That will work! :)

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 6/21/24 - 9/23/24
Level: Summer Fun (16-30 points)
Points Progress: 8 of 20
Books Read: 8
Updated: 7/5/24

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)
🏖️ by John Sandford (7/5/24)

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.
🏖️ Beyond the Grave by Jude Watson (6/27/24)

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
🏖️ A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters (6/22/24) ~ Wales, UK

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.
🏖️ Witness in Death by J.D. Robb (6/30/24) ~ MPG Suspense & Science Fiction
🏖️ As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes (6/28/24) ~ Memoir & Movie Tie In

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
🏖️ Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews (6/23/24)
🏖️ So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens (7/4/24)

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.
🏖️ Star Wars: Jedi Academy by Jeffrey Brown (7/5/24) ~ pub 8/27/13

Welcome Marla!

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024

Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Summer Fun
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
3 A Handful of Stars Cynthia Lord 7/6-7 The dog's name is Lucky

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024

Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Summer Fun
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

Points: 2


TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.
Pet by Catherine Chidgey 30/06/24

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.
The Girls in the Wild Fig Tree: How I Fought to Save Myself, My Sister, and Thousands of Girls Worldwide by Nice Leng'ete 01/07/24 - Memoir

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.

Welcome Cindy and Jess!

The Lost Challenges
Reading the Seasons - Summer 2024
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024

Progress: 0 out of 31
Levels:
3-15 points - Super Seasonal
16-30 points - Summer Fun
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

Object: The aim of the challenge is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter. A special badge is given to the winner.

Read books for the tasks listed below. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task PLUS an additional 2 points for each bonus task. The book must work for the task and the bonus to receive the 2 extra points.

Please keep a record of your points total at the top of your post.

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.

Challenge Rules
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*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task or letter.
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

*When you have finished, please re-post your whole challenge as a new message and MARK AS FINISHED or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge.

(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)

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Welcome Suzanne!

FINISHED!

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024

Levels:
31+ points - Summer Lovin'
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

Points: 32/31+

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.
1️⃣pt Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. ➕ 2️⃣pts BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc. Sunshine: A Graphic Novel by Jarrett J. Krosoczka- June 26
1️⃣pt Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Just Pretend by Tori Sharp - July 4
1️⃣pt Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Just Another Story: A Graphic Migration Account by Ernesto Saade - July 20

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)
1️⃣pt Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. Stories of the Islands by Clar Angkasa - July 3

1️⃣pt Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. Teen Boat! by Dave Roman - July 21

1️⃣pt Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. Dancing with Danger by Kimberly Griggs - July 25


3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.
1️⃣pt Read a book where someone wears sunglasses. Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano - July 9


4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.
1️⃣pt Brain Camp by Susan Kim illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks who is Canadian - June 30

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.
1️⃣pt Camp Spirit by Axelle Lenoir - July 18
1️⃣pt The New Girl by Cassandra Calin - July 19

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.
1️⃣pt Read a book set in the United States. Page by Paige: A Graphic Novel by Laura Lee Gulledge - set in NYC - June 24

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.
1️⃣ptRead a book where chocolate is eaten. Anne of West Philly by Ivy Noelle Weir - July 6
1️⃣pt Read a book where chocolate is eaten. ➕ 2️⃣pts BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate. Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala - July 18

💫8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.
1️⃣pt Freshman Year by Sarah Mai - June 23

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
3️⃣pts BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover). Barkley by Ellen Miles - Barkley - July 7

13. August 30: National Beach Day
1️⃣pt Read a book where a character goes to the beach. Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto - June 28

14. September 2: Labor Day
Read a book where a character has a job.
1️⃣pt No Ivy League by Hazel Newlevant - June 21

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.
1️⃣pt We Are Big Time by Hena Khan - July 9

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).
1️⃣pt Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger. Continental Drifter by Kathy MacLeod

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
1️⃣pt Shucked Apart by Barbara Ross - Maine - July 12

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.
1️⃣pt The Alchemist: A Graphic Novel by Derek Ruiz - genre is spirituality - June 30
1️⃣pt Lost in the Mountains by Maxwell Eaton III - genre is survival - July 11
1️⃣pt Where We Live: Las Vegas Shooting Benefit Anthology by Mike Allred - genre is short stories - July 11

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.
3️⃣pts Vincent: A Graphic Biography: A Graphic Biography by Simon Elliott - published Aug. 7, 2024 - July 7

WOOHOO Julesy!

It's actually 34 points because this one did not get it's bonus.
1️⃣pt Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. Dancing with Danger by Kimberly Griggs - July 25
Dancing with Danger (Aloha Lagoon Mysteries Book 23) by Kimberly Griggs

I'm going to call this one done.
Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024
31+ points - Summer Lovin'
Read: 57/31

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.
+3 - Sunrise Point. Robyn Carr. 7.6.24
+3 Sunday at the Sunflower Inn. Jodi Thomas. 7.30.24

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
+1 Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit. Barry Estabrook. 7.3.24

+1 The Summer Deal. Jill Shalvis. 7.10.24

-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)
+3 Driftwood Bay. Irene Hannon. 7.8.24

+3 Love Finds You in Folly Beach, South Carolina. Loree Lough. 7.12.24

+3 - The Summer Guests. Mary Alice Monroe. 7.22.24


3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.
+1 - The Last Tribe. Brad Manuel. 7.1.24 (Greg)

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.
+1 - Sea of Tranquility. Emily St. John Mandel. 7.1.24

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.
+3 - Crime Rib.Leslie Budewitz. 7.14.24 (Her handmade chocolate truffles…9%)
+3 - The Obsession. Jesse Q. Sutanto. 7.15.24 (Delilah makes Logan brownies)

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.
+1 - The Churchill Sisters: The Extraordinary Lives of Winston and Clementine's Daughters. Rachel Trethewey. 6.25.24 (their lives were described this way)
+1 A Night to Remember. Walter Lord. 7.3.24

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.
+1 - Woman of Light. Kali Fajardo-Anstine. 7.25.24

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).
+3 Grilled for Murder. Maddie Day. 6.24.24 (Birdy)


12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
+1 - The Horsemaster's Daughter. Susan Wiggs. 6.26.24 (Caliban)
+1 - Horse. Geraldine Brooks. 7.21.24 (Clancy)
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
+3 - Hitting the Books. Jenn McKinlay. 7.2.24 (Heathcliffe)

+3 - Howloween Murder. Laurien Berenson. 7.15.24 (Faith)


13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.
+1 - The Beach at Summerly. Beatriz Williams. 7.1.24
+1 - The Paradise Problem. Christina Lauren. 7.20.24

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.
+1 - Trust. Hernan Diaz. 6.29.24
+1 - Miss Morgan's Book Brigade. Janet Skeslien Charles. 7.4.24

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.
+1 - A Long Way from Home. Tom Brokaw. 6.22.24
+1 - Happy Medium. Sarah Adler. 7.19.24 (Charlie supports his grandfather)
+1 - Hurricane Season. Lauren K. Denton. 7.24.24 (Mr. Burgess is a grandfather)
+1 - The Christmas Surprise. Jenny Colgan. 7.26.24 (Lady Lipton is a grandmother)

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
+1 - The Stellar Debut of Galactica MacFee. Alexander McCall Smith. 6.24.24 (Scotland)
+1 - Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Berendt. 7.11.24 (Savannah, Georgia)

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.
+1 - Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books. Kirsten Miller. 6.22.24 (Southern)
+1 - Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio. Lisa Harris. 7.9.24 (Mystery)
+1 - California Girls. Susan Mallery. 7.14.24 (Romance)
+1 - The Night Lives On. Walter Lord. 7.14.24 (Maritime)
+1 - The Backyard Bird Chronicles. Amy Tan. 7.16.24 (Memoir)
+1 - City of Time and Magic. Paula Brackston. 7.21.24 (Romance)
+1 - The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America. Elizabeth Letts. 7.22.24 (Memoir)
+1 - The Enchanted Barn. Grace Livingston Hill. 7.25.24 (Romance)
+1 - Camino Ghosts. John Grisham. 7.28.24 (Mystery)
+1 All That Is Mine I Carry with Me. William Landay. 7.30.24 (suspense)

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
+1 - Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon. Malcolm Gladwell. 7.7.24
+1 - Sycamore Row. John Grisham. 7.23.23

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
+1 - Deep South: Four Seasons on Back Roads. Paul Theroux. 6.28.24 (9.3.2015)
-->BONUS: Published in 2024

WOOHOO Kim!

FINISHED
Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 6 August 2024
31+ points - Summer Lovin'
Read: 76/31+

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.
3 - Fatal Consequences Marie Force 6/23/24

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)
3 - The Love Shack Lori Foster 6/21/24
3 - Coffee at The Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 6/25/24
3 - Summers at the Saint Mary Kay Andrews 6/26/24
3 - High Tea at The Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 6/28/24
3 - Heart of Curiosities Karice Bolton 7/1/24
3 - Coral Cottage Jan Moran 7/24/24
3 - Coral Cafe Jan Moran 7/25/24
3 - The Beach Hut on Plum Island Amy Rafferty 7/29/24

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.
1 - Avenging Angel Kristen Ashley 6/30/24

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.
1 - Hanged By A Thread A.C.F. Bookens 6/27/24

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.
1 - Dessert at The Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 6/24/24

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).
3 - Beauregard Counted Corpse A.C.F. Bookens 7/3/24
3 - Beauregard Stitch X For Murder A.C.F. Bookens 7/6/24
3 - Beauregard Sewn at the Crime A.C.F. Bookens 7/12/24
3 - Beauregard Blood and Back Stitches A.C.F. Bookens 7/16/24
1 - Whisk Tea is for Trouble Karen Sue Walker 7/20/24

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
3 - Peanut Butterfly Bayou Lexi Blake 7/27/24
3 - Shep Bayou Baby Lexi Blake 7/28/24
3 - Zeke Death by Committee Alexis Morgan 8/6/24

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.
1 - For the Love of Summer Susan Mallery 6/29/24

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.
1 - 15 Summers Later RaeAnne Thayne 6/23/24

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
1 - Swan Song Elin Hilderbrand 6/22/24

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.
1 - Urban Fantasy Winter Lost Patricia Briggs 6/30/24
1 - Romance Tempt Melanie Harlow 7/5/24
1 - Suspense Blue Marguerite L.J. Evans 7/10/24
1 - Romance We Own Tonight Corinne Michaels 7/13/24
1 - Mystery Divine Creations: A Divine Cozy Mystery Novel Hope Callaghan 7/18/24
1 - Mystery The Unwedding Ally Condie 8/2/24
1 - Suspense Code Name: Genesis Sawyer Bennett 8/5/24

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
1 - Melt for Him Lauren Blakely 7/14/24
1 - Somebody Like You Donna Alward 7/17/24

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.
1 - published July 11, 2022 Tease Melanie Harlow 7/2/24
1 - published August 6, 2019 Dare Me Tonight Carly Phillips 7/6/24
3 - published July 2, 2024 The Cliffs J. Courtney Sullivan 7/9/24
3 - published June 25, 2024 A Happier Life Kristy Woodson Harvey 7/21/24
1 - published July 26, 2022 In the Middle of Hickory Lane Heather Webber 7/23/24
3 - July 18, 2024 Wildest Dreams Kristen Proby 8/3/24
3 - July 9, 2024 Labor of Love Katie Winters 8/4/24

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024

Level:
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

35pts. /31+pts. Completed. Finished

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc. 3+1=4pts.
A Bad Day for Sunshine-Darynda Jones 6/28/24
Where Hidden Souls Lie-D.K. Hood 8/02/24

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover) 3+3=6pts.
Life's a Beach-Jamie K. Schmidt 7/15/24
The Beach House-Rachel Hanna 7/18/24


3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author. 1+1=2pts.
Natasha Madison-Hollywood Prince 6/29/24
Ruhi Choudhary-Little Boy Lost 7/07/24

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States. 1+1+1=3pts.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.
California:Flowers on Her Grave-Jennifer Chase 6/30/24
Maryland:Into the Gray-Brian Christopher Shea 6/30/24
Florida:Up in Smoke-T.M. Frazier 7/09/24

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten. 1pt.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.
Dragon's Lair-Chantal Fernando 7/02/24

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it. 1+1=2pts.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.
Searching For Harmony-Kelly Elliott 6/28/24
The Truth About Lies-Aly Martinez 8/07/24

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name. 1+1=2pts.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).
Bernice:It Wasn't Me-Lani Lynn Vale 7/01/24
Merlin:Hurricane Force-Jana Deleon 8/07/24

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name. 1+1=2pts.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
Jagger:I'd Rather Not-Lani Lynn Vale 7/01/24
Zeus:Their Wicked Games-D.K. Hood 7/02/24

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job. 1+1+1=3pts.
Make Me-Lani Lynn Vale 7/03/24
Winter's Gamble-Mary Stone 7/10/24
Long Shot-Kennedy Ryan 7/19/24

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story. 1+1=2pts.
Lawless-T.M. Frazier 7/02/24
Just Kidding-Lani Lynn Vale 7/15/24

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S. 1+1=2pts.
Mystery:The Girl in Her Cabin-A.J. Rivers 6/29/24
Romance:Before This Ends-Aurora Rose Reynolds 7/12/24

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The). 1+1+1=3pts.
Stay-Willow Aster 7/05/24
Racing Hearts-Lauren Landish 7/10/24
Midnight Dunes-Laura Griffin 7/16/24

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024. 3pts.
7/02/24:Echo Road-Kendra Elliot 7/12/24

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21 2024 - August 11 2024


COMPLETED!

Levels: 34
31+ points - Summer Lovin'

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)
Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews 7/26/2024
monogrammed towel
Lowcountry Boomerang by Susan M. Boyer 7/26/2024
sand
Summer Island by Shelley Noble 8/11/2024
towel on the chaise lounge without the umbrella

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.
Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures by Emma Straub 7/3/2024
Location 07:50:45 When it was the former, Laura would keep her sunglasses on and stand still.

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.
The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse 6/26/2024 avalanche is chaotic

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).
Death by Tiara by Laura Levine 7/8/2024
Jaine's cat is named Prozac.
Death Overdue by Allison Brook 7/23/2024
Smokey Joe
Ornaments of Death by Jane K Cleland 8/7/2024
Hank

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.
Indelible by Karin Slaughter 6/29/2024
Sarah Linton is a pediatrician and medical examiner.
Prom Mom by Laura Lippmann 7/4/2024
Amber owns an art gallery.
The Night Gate by Peter May 7/9/2024
Georgette works as an art museum employee.
City of Saints by Andrew Hunt 7/12/2024
Art is a Sheriff's deputy.
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd 7/12/2024
They are all mapmakers.
Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator by Gary Noessner 7/19/2024
FBI employee
Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich 7/19/2024
Lowcountry Boondoggle by Susan M. Boyer 7/31/2024
Private investigators
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins 8/2/2024
Jane is a dogwalker.
The Saints of Swallow Hill by Donna Everhart 8/7/2024
Del and Rae Lynn work for a turpentine farm.


15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.
Midnight Clear by Kathy Hogan Trochek 7/22/2024 Edna is Maura's grandmother

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
The Hunter by Tana French 6/30/2024 Ireland
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods 7/31/2024 Ireland

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
Murder on Astor Place by Victoria Thompson 7/17/2024

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.

WOOHOO Frankie and Anne!

Finished

Reading the Seasons - Summer
Duration: 21 June 2024 - 23 September 2024
38/31+

31+ points - Summer Lovin'

TASKS:
1. SUN
☀️ Read a book with the letters SUN somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
1-Penguins and Mortal Peril Ruby Loren 6/22/24
-->BONUS: The letters SUN in order in the title, may be Sun, Sunny, Sunshine, etc.

2. Summer Sights
☀️ Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.
-->BONUS: Bonus: Sand or beach towel on the cover (show cover)
3 Kathleen Suzette 7/4/24

3. June 27: National Sunglasses Day
☀️ Read a book where someone wears sunglasses.
Murder in Bloom Paige H. Perry 6/23/24

4. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book by a Canadian author.
1 Murder in the Greenhouse Avery Kent 6/30/24

5. July 1: Canada Day
☀️ Read a book set in Canada.
1-(Nova Scotia) Panic in the Pansies Barbara Emodi 6/28/24

6. July 4: Independence Day
☀️ Read a book set in the United States.
1-Murky Meat Kate Jach 6/27/24 (Washington state)
-->BONUS: Read a Series #13.

7. July 7: World Chocolate Day
☀️ Read a book where chocolate is eaten.
1 The Garden Club Murder Dianne Harman 7/4/24
-->BONUS: A character makes food or candy with chocolate.

8. July 14: Pandemonium Day
☀️ Read a book where something is chaotic, disorganized, and unpredictable.
1-Up the Creek without a Poodle Madison Johns 6/22/24

9. July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day
☀️ Read a book where there is a gorgeous Grandma in the story.
1 Magic Cookies Cindy Stark 6/24/24

10. July 24: National Tequila Day
☀️ Read a book where a character drinks tequila or a cocktail with tequila in it.
-->BONUS: A margarita glass on the cover.
1-In the Event of Murder Cynthia Kuhn 8/23/24

11. August 8: International Cat Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a cat. Tell us the cat's name.
-->BONUS: A cat on the cover (show cover).
3-Pip E.J. Masters 7/2/24

12. August 26: National Dog Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a dog. Tell us the dog's name.
-->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
3-Finn Carol J. Perry 6/25/24

13. August 30: National Beach Day
☀️ Read a book where a character goes to the beach.
1-Marshmallow Milkshakes and Missing Persons Mindy Killgrove 7/16/24

14. September 2: Labor Day
☀️ Read a book where a character has a job.
1 Matcha Do About Murder Eryn Scott 6/23/24

15. September 8: Grandparents Day
☀️ Read a book with a grandparent in the story.
1 Strawberry Pie Stabbing Diana Dumont 6/30/24

16. September 18 - National Cheeseburger Day -
☀️ Read a book where someone has a cheeseburger.
1 Produce Perpatrator Summer Prescott 7/3/24
-->BONUS: A cheeseburger on the cover (show cover).

17. Wanderlust
☀️ Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit.
New Mexico Fire Roasted Murder Emma Ainsley 6/26/24

18. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Suspense begins with S.
1-Mystery-Escrowbar Holder Carolyn Ridder Aspenson 7/6/24
1-Suspense-Murder on Devil's Pond Ayla Rose 7/9/24
1-Romance tag Bidding War Break-In Carolyn Ridder Aspenson 7/15/24

19. SUMMER
☀️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
1-U-An Unexpected Vacancy Eryn Scott 6/27/24
1-S-Santa's Little Thief Carolyn Ridder Aspenson 7/14/24
1-M-Murder in the Square Amy Grundy 7/14/24

20. Summer Books
☀️ Read a book published between June 21st and September 23rd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2024.
3-pub 6/25/24 A Murder for the Sages Amy Lillard 6/26/24
3 pub 7/3/24 Weather the Storm Emma Ainsley 7/5/24
3 pub 6/23/24 Fireworks, Freedom & Felonies Tonya Kappes 7/11/24