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April 2014 Monthly Challenge
DATE: 04/01/14 - 04/30/14
Easy~ 1-3 books


1. Read a book with a spring scene on the cover OR that takes place in spring

2. Read a book that is 2nd in a series OR a book with a bull or horns on the cover or story OR with a character who displays at least two of Taurus' personality characteristics. If choosing the characteristics please be sure to tell us which ones your character displays.

3. Read a book with Venus/Aphrodite as a character OR a book with a genre on Mythology on its GR page OR a love story

4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". Read a book that takes place in America

5. April is also "National Poetry Month". Read a book of poems or a story written in verse

6. April 2 is "Children's Book Day". Read a children's chapter book (from ages 9-12)

7. Read a book with a main character's name who you really like. Can be male or female.

8. Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters.

9. Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story

10. Read a book that you've been putting off one that intimidates you for some reason.

ACATT: March 2014 Challenge
Date: 03/01/14 - 03/31/14
Level: Easy, 3 Books
2/3 Completed

1. March's birthstone is Aquamarine or Bloodstone, so read a book with a aqua blue, turquoise or dark green cover

2. March's flower is the daffodil. Read a book with a bright or deep yellow cover

3. March has 31 days and is the 3rd month of the year. Read a book with a 3 or 1 in its original publication date or total page number
The Cat Who Moved a Mountain, Lilian Jackson Braun, 03/31/14 *** 1991
4. February's zodiac signs are Pisces and Aries. We will focus on Aries this month. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and is represented by the Ram. Persons born under the Aries sign are independent, generous, optimistic, enthusiastic, courageous, moody, short tempered, self-involved, impulsive and impatient. Read a book that is the first in a series .
One for the Money, Janet Evanovich, 03/14/14 ****
5. March is one of those months that can either be considered a winter or spring month in the USA. So read a book set in the winter or spring.

6. March is Irish American Month. Read a book set in Ireland OR with an Irish character or author

7. March 3rd is "I want you to be happy" day. Read a book of your choice that makes you happy OR read a book with a happy ending

8. March 11 is "Johnny Appleseed Day". Read a book with a character named Johnny OR a book with an apple on the cover OR a book with an apple tree on the cover

9. March 13 is Jewel Day. Read a book with a jewel on the cover OR with any piece of jewelry that has a jewel or gem in it on the cover

10. March 20 is Extraterrestrial Abductions Day. Read a book that has "science fiction" on its main goodreads page OR read a book with Aliens OR a book that takes place in outer space.

February 2014 Monthly Challenge
Date: 02/01/14 - 02/28/14
3/3 Completed

1. February's birthstone is Amethyst, so read a book with a purple cover
Fairy Tale Flirts 5 Romantic Short Stories, Lisa Scott, 02/09/14 ****
2. February's flower is the violet or the common primrose. Read a book with a pale yellow cover

3. February has 28 days and is the 2nd month of the year. Read a book with a 2 or 8 in its original publication date or total page number
An Offer From a Gentleman, Julia Quinn, 02/14/14 **** pages 358
4. February's zodiac signs are Aquarius and Pisces. We will focus on Pisces this month. Pisces is known as the fish. People born under this sign are perceptive, emotional, receptive, notorious for being highly sensitive, Compassionate, Adaptable, Accepting, Devoted
and Imaginative. Read a book with a fish on the cover or that takes place near water or a book with a character who displays at least 2 of the Pisces personality traits.

5. February the shortest month of the year so read a short book~ between 100~150 pages

6. February is American Heart Month. Read a book with a heart on the cover (real or fake) or a book with the word 'Heart' intact in the title

7. February 7th is the start of the winter Olympics. Read a book where a character plays or participates in any winter sport/activity.
EX~ Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, etc

8. February 11 is 'Don't Cry over split Milk Day". Read a book with any food on the cover that goes with milk

9. February 13 is "Get a Different Name Day". Read a book with a character whose name you would want to be yours
Undead and Unwed, MaryJanice Davidson, 02/12/14 *** Elizabeth
10. February 15 is "Single Awareness Day" so read a book with a M.C. that is single and doesn't need a significant other to be happy

New To You 2014
January 1~Dec 31, 2014
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The Barbie Collector Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2014~ December 31, 2014
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The Barbies
1. Alice in wonderland collection
Read a retelling of Alice in Wonderland OR read the classic Alice in wonderland book OR read a book whose authors initials can be found in WONDERLAND

2. Titanic Barbie
Read a book that takes place in part on a ship OR a book that has a ship on the cover OR a book that is set in the early 20th century (1990~1920's)

3. Barbie loves Bond Collection
Read a James Bond book Or Read a book with a spy or assassin in it OR a book with a main character named James.

4. Star Trek
Read a book that takes place on a space ship OR a book in the Science Fiction genre OR book with a main character who is a captain

5. Wonderwoman/batman/green lantern
Read a book with any kind of superhero OR a comic book OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MARVELDCUNIVERSE

6. Addams family
Read a book with characters who are dead OR a book in the supernatural genre OR a book whose total number of pages has a 1,9,6 or 4

7. Bewitched
Read a book that features witches OR a book with a super annoying mother in law

8. I dream of Jeannie
Read a book that features genies/djinns OR a book with a main character whose name starts with J

9. Dancing with the stars collection
Read a book where dancing plays a large role in the plot OR a book with a character who is a dancer (but dance doesn't have to be a big part of the plot in this case) OR a book with stars on the cover

10. Western Country collection
Read a book set in a western state (Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, California and Wyoming) OR read a book with a cowboy/cowgirl in it

11. Grease collection
Read a book set in the fifties OR a book that is a musical or was made into a musical or broadway show

12. Harley Davidson collection
Read a book with any motorcycle on the cover OR with a character who rides a motorcycle

13. Hard Rock Cafe Collection
Read a book with a guitar on the cover OR a book with a cup of coffee on the cover OR a book with a character who works in a cafe

14. Ladies of the 80’s (Cyndi Lauper Doll, Debbie Harry Doll, Joan Jett Doll)
Read a book set in the 80's or read a book whose main character is named Cyndi(y), Debbie or Joan

15. Hunger Games Collection
Read The Hunger Games book or a book from the trilogy OR read a book set in a time where archers were still used OR read a book with some kind of game in it (there are many books with survival game similar to the hunger games)OR read a book in the dystopian/post apocalyptic genre

16. Pirates of the Caribbean collection
Read a book with Pirates Or read a book set at least partly in the Caribbean OR a book with a main character named Jack, Will or Elizabeth

17. Little Red Riding Hood
Read a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood OR a book that features werewolves

18. Flintstones Collection
Read a book set in ancient or prehistoric times OR read a book where the authors first or last initial can be found in FLINTSTONES

19. Hello Kitty
Read a book with a cat on the cover OR a book where a cat plays an important role

20. X-files
Read a book featuring aliens or a book with an X anywhere in the title

21. Phantom of the Opera
Read the original Phantom of the Opera classic OR a retelling of the Phantom of the Opera OR read a book set in France

22. Twilight Saga Collection
Read a book from the Twilight Saga or read a book that was made into a movie OR read a book with a main character whose name is Edward, Jake, or Isabella

23. The Wizard of Oz Collection
Read the original Wizard of Oz book OR read a retelling of the Wizard of Oz (the book Wicked comes to mind) OR read a book that features wizards or sorcerers particularly MALE wizards

24. Patriot Barbie
Read a book set during the American Revolution OR a book where the main character rebels against something or someone

25. Civil War Nurse Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book set during the Civil War

26. Pioneer Shopkeeper Barbie
Read a book during the America Pioneer Age which is between 1820's~1890's OR read a book with a character who owns any kind of shop OR a book where the main character moves from one place to another

27. Colonial Barbie
Read a book set in the American Colonial Period which is from the late 16th century (late 1500's)~1760's OR a book that deals with the colony of Jamestown or Roanoke

28. Pilgrim Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a pilgrim OR a book that somehow involves the pilgrims arriving in the New Land OR a book whose M.C. is a Native American OR a book set in the 1620's.

29. Victorian Elegance® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in the Victorian Era (1837~1901)or a book with a Queen (m.c. is a Queen) OR a book where the main character is named Victoria

30. Medieval Lady® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in medieval times (aka: Middle Ages) which if from 401 a.d.~ 1500's OR a book that takes place partly in a castle OR a book with a character who is a knight

31. Elizabethan Queen Barbie® Doll
Read a book set during the Elizabethan Age: 1558–1603 OR a book whose M.C. is from royalty OR a book set in England

32. Marie Antoinette Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in France OR a biography of Marie Antoinette OR a fiction book where Marie Antoinette is the main character

33. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a M.C. whose name is Elizabeth OR a biography of Elizabeth I of England or a fiction book with Queen ELizabeth as a character (preferable as the main character)

34 . Spirit of the Sky™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with the sky on the cover OR read a book with an author's name that is 3 letters long OR read a book with ghosts in it

35. Spirit of Water™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with any body of water on the cover OR a book that features mermaids

36. Spirit of the Earth™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is Native American OR read a book by an author who is Native American OR read a book with Earth on the cover

37. Marine Corps Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a character who is in the marines or read a book where the author's first and last initial can be found in MARINES

38. Navy Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place mainly on a ship or boat OR read a book where the author's first or last initial can be found in NAVY OR read a book with any kind of boat on the cover

39. Air Force Barbie® Doll
Read a book where a character is a pilot OR a book with any kind of aircraft on the cover OR a book with a character who is in the air force

40. Army Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is in the army OR a book set during any war

41. Southern Belle Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in any south state of the USA OR a book where the main character is from the south or who can be considered to be a Southern Belle

42. Grecian Goddess Barbie® Doll
Read a book in the mythology genre OR read a book where the main character is a goddess of any mythology

43. Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Read a book with a character who can be considered to be part of the upper class of society OR read a book whose main character's name is Audrey or Tiffany

44. The Lord of The Rings
Read any of the Lord of the Rings book OR read the Hobbit OR read a book in the epic/high fantasy genre

45. The Swan Barbie® Doll, The Flamingo Barbie® Doll and The Peacock™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a bird on the cover OR read a book whose cover color is primarily white, pink, blue or green

46. Evening Star Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a star(s) on the cover OR a book with the word STAR intact in the title

47. Midnight Moon Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a moon on the cover OR read a book with with word MOON or MIDNIGHT intact in the title

48. Morning Sun Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with the sun on the cove OR read a book with the word MORNING or SUN intact in the title

49. Goddess of Wisdom™ Barbie® Doll~ Athena
Read a book with a wise character OR a book with the word GODDESS, WISDOM or WISE intact in the title OR a book where the authors first or last name starts with A

50. Goddess of Spring™ Barbie® Doll~ Persephone
Read a book with a spring looking cover OR a book that's a spring color (any pastel) OR a book where the author's first or last name starts with P

51. Goddess of Beauty™ Barbie® Doll~ Aphrodite
Read a book with a cover that you think is beautiful (post the book so we can look at it) OR a book that has the words BEAUTY or BEAUTIFUL intact in the title OR a book where the author's first or last name starts with A

52. I Dream of Autumn™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an autumn scene on the cover OR a book with a book whose color is an "autumn" color (brown, orange, dark green, purple) OR a book that takes place in Autumn

53. I Dream of Summer™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a summer scene on the cover OR a book whose cover color is summery (Sky Blue, Yellow, Red) OR takes place in the summer

54. I Dream of Spring™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in the spring OR a book with the word SPRING intact in the title

55. I Dream of Winter™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a winter scene on the cover OR a book whose cover is a winter color (white, blue, black) OR a book set in the winter

56. Barbie® as Athena, Barbie® Doll as Aphrodite, Barbie® Doll As Medusa
Read a book with any of these Greek mythological figures in the book (many Y.A. books feature these figures) OR a book

57. Barbie® Doll as Cleopatra
Read a fiction or non- fiction book that features Cleopatra OR read a book set in ancient or present day Egypt OR read a book whose main character's name begins with a C

58. The Mermaid Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a mermaid on the cover OR a book that features Mermaids OR a book whose title or author's first or last name begins with M

59. Couture Angel™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an angel on the cover OR a book that features any kind of Angels OR a book that has the word ANGEL intact in the title

60. Goddess of the Galaxy™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that features Aliens OR a book that takes place in space or another planet OR read a book in the science fiction genre

61. The Enchantress™ Fairytopia™ Doll
Read a book featuring fairies OR a book with a fairy on the cover OR a book that has the word FAIRY, FAE, FAY or FAERY in the title

62. Haunted Beauty Vampire
Read a book that features vampires OR a book with vampires on the cover OR a book with the word VAMPIRE(S) intact in the title

63. Haunted Beauty Ghost™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book featuring ghosts or spirits OR a book with a ghost on the cover OR a book with the words GHOSTS or SPIRIT intact in the title.

64. Dancing Fire™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with fire on the cover OR a book whose color is red, orange or yellow OR a book where the word FIRE is intact in the title

65. Ken® and Barbie® Doll as Camelot's King & Queen, Arthur and Guinevere
Read any King Arthur retelling OR read the original Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory OR read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with a A or G

66. Ken® and Barbie® Dolls as Romeo & Juliet
Read Shakespeare's original Romeo and Juliet play OR read any retelling of Romeo and Juliet OR read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with R or J

Start Date: 1/1/2014
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1. January's birthstone is Garnet. Read a book with a dark red cover

2. January's flower is pink Galanthus or Snow drop. Read a book with a pink cover
The Importance of Being Married, Gemma Townley, 01/27/14 ****
3. January has 31 days and is the 1st month of the year. Read a book with a 3, 2 or 1 in its original publication date.
Coraline, Neil Gaiman, 01/31/14 **** 2002
4. January's zodiac signs are Capricorn and Aquarius. We will focus on Aquarius this month. Aquarius is known as the water carrier. People born under this sign are humanitarian, philanthropic, keenly interested in making the world a better place and they are at a near-genius level. Read a book with a main character who is a genius

5. January is 'National Braille Literacy Month'. Read a book with a character who is blind

6. January 1st is 'New Years Day'. Read a book with a party scene on the cover OR a book where a party takes place

7. January 3rd is the 'Festival of Sleep Day'. Read a book with a sleeping person on the cover

8. January 10 is 'Peculiar People Day' so read a book with a peculiar or weird character

9. January 14 is 'Dress Up Your Pet Day'. Read a book with an animal that can be a pet on the cover

10. January 31 is 'Inspire Your Heart with Art Day'. Read a book with a cover that is artistic or has "art" (painting or something like that) on the cover
The Boy with the Cuckoo-Clock Heart, Mathias Malzieu, 01/29/14 ***

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