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I'm going to go for 7 this month.READ: 7/7
✔2. Aprils's zodiac signs are Aries and Taurus. We will focus on Taurus this month. Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac and is represented by the Bull. Persons born under the Taurus sign are dependable, persistent, loyal, patient, generous, stubborn, lazy, possessive,materialistic and self-indulging.
Read a book that is second 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.
Forbidden Highlander - Donna Grant (Dark Warrior #2) 4/16✔3. In Ancient Rome, the months were named after their gods and the month of April was sacred to the goddess Venus (in greek myths: Aphrodite), who was the goddess of love. 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
The Darkest Surrender - Gena Showalter 4/25✔4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". Read a book that takes place in America
City of Lost Souls - Cassandra Clare (New York) 4/23✔7. April 9 is "Name Yourself Day". Read a book with a main character's name who you really like. Can be male or female.
Chains of Fire - Christina Dodd (Isabelle) 4/11✔8. April 13 is "Scrabble Day". Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is four or more letters.
Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here - Christine Warren (prince) 4/13✔9. April 17 is "Pet Owners Independence Day". Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story giant dog named Harlequin
One Hot Mess - Lois Greiman 4/17✔10. April 23 is "Take a Chance Day". So take a chance and read a book that you've been putting off or one that intimidates you for some reason. (added to TBR in Feb 2009)
Dragonflight - Anne McCaffrey 4/27CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Sheila's All Challenges April 2014 Monthly Challenge
April 2014 Monthly Challenge ✔
Levels
Medium~ 4-7 books
2. Aprils's zodiac signs are Aries and Taurus. We will focus on Taurus this month. Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac and is represented by the Bull. Persons born under the Taurus sign are dependable, persistent, loyal, patient, generous, stubborn, lazy, possessive,
materialistic and self-indulging.
Read a book that is second 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.
Friends in High Places by Donna Leon ✔ (The MC is persistent and stubborn)
3. In Ancient Rome, the months were named after their gods and the month of April was sacred to the goddess Venus (in greek myths: Aphrodite), who was the goddess of love. 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
204 Rosewood Lane by Debbie Macomber ✔ (love story)
4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". Read a book that takes place in America
Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones ✔(Takes place in New Mexico)
8. April 13 is "Scrabble Day". Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters.
When Shadows Fall by J.T. Ellison ✔(Fall)
9. April 17 is "Pet Owners Independence Day". Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story
Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate by Donada Peters (Agatha Raisin #13) ✔(Agatha has a cat named Shivers)
April 2014 Monthly ChallengeDATE: 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.
Start Date: 4/1Completed: 4/29
10/10
1. April is when Spring comes in full swing.
This Time Around 4/15
2. Aprils's zodiac signs are Aries and Taurus. We will focus on Taurus this month.
Crown of Midnight 4/6
3. In Ancient Rome, the months were named after their gods and the month of April was sacred to the goddess Venus (in greek myths: Aphrodite), who was the goddess of love.
Dissever 4/16
4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month".
Burning Blue 4/14
5. April is also "National Poetry Month".
The Sound of Letting Go 4/29
6. April 2 is "Children's Book Day".
Surf's Up, Geronimo! 4/15
7. April 9 is "Name Yourself Day".
Daire (it's interesting at least) Fated 4/4
8. April 13 is "Scrabble Day".
Nearly
Nearly Gone 4/5
9. April 17 is "Pet Owners Independence Day".
Italian Folly 4/7
10. April 23 is "Take a Chance Day".
The Ghosts of Ashbury High 4/28
Read:
April 20145/5
3. Love Letters to the Dead 4-12-14
4. The Hallowed Ones 4-2-14
7. The Goose Girl 4-5-14
8. 57 Lives of Alex Wayfare 4-14-14
9. Willow 4-23-14
April 2014 Monthly ChallengeDATE: 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.
1/101. 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. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
10. Read a book that you've been putting off one that intimidates you for some reason.
2/101. 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. Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn April 4 (Penelope)
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. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
April 4
10. Read a book that you've been putting off one that intimidates you for some reason.
April Challenge1 Apr -30 Apr 2014
Finished 21 Apr
Medium: 4-7 books
7 completed
1. April is when Spring comes in full swing. Read a book with a spring scene on the cover OR that takes place in spring
✔2. Aprils's zodiac signs are Aries and Taurus. We will focus on Taurus this month. Persons born under the Taurus sign are dependable, persistent, loyal, patient, generous, stubborn, lazy, possessive,
materialistic and self-indulging.
Read a book with a character who displays at least two of Taurus' personality characteristics.
Dashti is loyal, generous, persistent and dependable.
Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale, 4 Apr
✔3. In Ancient Rome, the months were named after their gods and the month of April was sacred to the goddess Venus (in greek myths: Aphrodite), who was the goddess of love. 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
The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley, 21 Apr
✔4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". Read a book that takes place in America.
Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How It Changed America by John M. Barry, 11 Apr
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. April 9 is "Name Yourself Day". Read a book with a main character's name who you really like.
Alex Sauverin, I named one of my sons Alex.
In This Hospitable Land by Lynmar Brock Jr., 3 Apr
✔8. April 13 is "Scrabble Day". Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters.
TALE
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield, 7 Apr
✔9. April 17 is "Pet Owners Independence Day". Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story
Connie's dog is Arlo and he does play a role in the story.
The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe, 8 Apr
✔10. April 23 is "Take a Chance Day". So take a chance and read a book that you've been putting off one that intimidates you for some reason.
My husband recommended this to me over a year ago. He isn't always a good judge of what I will like, so I've been avoiding it.
Janissaries by Jerry Pournelle, 1 Apr
All Done 5/5 booksSheila's All Challenges April 2014 Monthly Challenge
April 2014 Monthly Challenge ✔
Levels
Medium~ 4-7 books
2. Aprils's zodiac signs are Aries and Taurus. We will focus on Taurus this month. Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac and is represented by the Bull. Persons born under the Taurus sign are dependable, persistent, loyal, patient, generous, stubborn, lazy, possessive,
materialistic and self-indulging.
Read a book that is second 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.
Friends in High Places by Donna Leon ✔ (The MC is persistent and stubborn)
3. In Ancient Rome, the months were named after their gods and the month of April was sacred to the goddess Venus (in greek myths: Aphrodite), who was the goddess of love. 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
204 Rosewood Lane by Debbie Macomber ✔ (love story)
4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". Read a book that takes place in America
Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones ✔(Takes place in New Mexico)
8. April 13 is "Scrabble Day". Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters.
When Shadows Fall by J.T. Ellison ✔(Fall)
9. April 17 is "Pet Owners Independence Day". Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story
Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate by Donada Peters (Agatha Raisin #13) ✔(Agatha has a cat named Shivers)
3/101. 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". Worlds Afire by Paul B. Janeczko April 12
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. Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn April 4 (Penelope)
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. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
April 4
10. Read a book that you've been putting off one that intimidates you for some reason.
4/101. 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". Worlds Afire by Paul B. Janeczko April 12
6. April 2 is "Children's Book Day". The Finisher by David Baldacci April 13
7. Read a book with a main character's name who you really like. Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn April 4 (Penelope)
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. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
April 4
10. Read a book that you've been putting off one that intimidates you for some reason.
Little late but I'm in for the medium level.1.) Love Story -
4/13/142.) U.S. Setting -
(New York) 4/9/143.) Name I like -
(Olivia - MC) 4/7/144.) Owns a pet -
(Spunky the Yorkie) 4/17/14~FINISHED - 4/17/14~
7. April 9 is "Name Yourself Day". Read a book with a main character's name who you really like. Can be male or female. The Beautiful and the Cursed 4/30 4* (Ingrid)8. April 13 is "Scrabble Day". Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters. Dark Witch 4/20 3*
9. April 17 is "Pet Owners Independence Day". Read a book with a M.C. who has a pet OR a book where a pet plays a main role in the story Anyone But You 4/28 (3*)
Read:
10/101. Read a book with a spring scene on the cover OR that takes place in spring Into the Wilderness by Sara Donati April 30
2. Read a book that is 2nd in a series Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Extra Credit by Tommy Greenwald April 30
3. Read a book with a love story. To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn April 22
4. April is "Keep America Beautiful Month". A Death-Struck Year by Makiia Lucier April 21
5. April is also "National Poetry Month". Worlds Afire by Paul B. Janeczko April 12
6. April 2 is "Children's Book Day". The Finisher by David Baldacci April 13
7. Read a book with a main character's name who you really like. Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn April 4 (Penelope)
8. Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters. Little White Duck : a childhood in China by Na Liu April 19
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. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White April 4
10. Read a book that you've been putting off one that intimidates you for some reason. The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown by Julia Quinn April 21
very nice Trisha and quite a colorful array of bookcovers as well.
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Books mentioned in this topic
Little White Duck: A Childhood in China (other topics)Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Extra Credit (other topics)
Into the Wilderness (other topics)
The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown (other topics)
One Hot Mess (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Tommy Greenwald (other topics)Sara Donati (other topics)
Na Liu (other topics)
E.B. White (other topics)
David Baldacci (other topics)
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Levels
Easy~ 1-3 books
Medium~ 4-7 books
Hard~ 10 books
You can create your lists now but no reading until April 1
1. April is when Spring comes in full swing. Read a book with a spring scene on the cover OR that takes place in spring
2. Aprils's zodiac signs are Aries and Taurus. We will focus on Taurus this month. Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac and is represented by the Bull. Persons born under the Taurus sign are dependable, persistent, loyal, patient, generous, stubborn, lazy, possessive,
materialistic and self-indulging.
Read a book that is second 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. In Ancient Rome, the months were named after their gods and the month of April was sacred to the goddess Venus (in greek myths: Aphrodite), who was the goddess of love. 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). Some Lists to help:
. Best Read Aloud Chapter Books
.
The Next Generation Of Children's Classics
7. April 9 is "Name Yourself Day". Read a book with a main character's name who you really like. Can be male or female.
8. April 13 is "Scrabble Day". Read a book with a word in the title that can be played in scrabble that is 4 or more letters.
9. April 17 is "Pet Owners Independence Day". 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. April 23 is "Take a Chance Day". So take a chance and read a book that you've been putting off one that intimidates you for some reason.