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From TealadyToo's post on Shelfari:

Welcome to the February birthstone challenge. Due to the imminent demise of Shelfari, this will be the last month of the challenge posted there. We have a new home on Leafmarks under the group “Dusty’s Treasure Trove of Books”. Many thanks to Dusty for graciously hosting this. This month, I will post the challenge in both spots. All are encouraged to join the fun. Starting in March, it will be Leafmarks only. This month’s birthstone is the amethyst.

Amethyst, the gemstone believed by ancient Greeks and Romans to ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus, also is said to keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted. The word amethyst comes from the Greek word “amethystos” meaning “not drunk”.

Amethyst is purple quartz, a beautiful blend of violet and red that can found in every corner of the earth. Historically, the finest amethyst were found in Russia and were featured in much royal European jewelry. Today, while Brazil is the primary source of this gemstone, fine material can be found elsewhere, especially in Zambia.
It’s said that the signet ring worn by Cleopatra was an amethyst, engraved with the figure of Mithras, a Persian deity symbolizing the Divine Idea, Source of Light and Life. It is also said to be the stone of Saint Valentine, who wore an amethyst engraved with the figure of his assistant, Cupid. Saint Valentine’s Day is still observed in February.

1. Read a book whose cover features a shade of purple (post the cover image).
2. Read a book with a memorable drinking scene.
3. Read book that includes a love story.

Hope you have a fun February!

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Book Concierge
Connie
Diana S
Jaret
JennH
Licha-Olivia
Marilyn
Olivermagnus
Teresa

February Birthstone Challenge

✔ 1. Read a book whose cover features a shade of purple (post the cover image).
Day of the Dead by Maurizio de Giovanni - 5 Stars - 2/6/16.
2. Read a book with a memorable drinking scene.
3. Read book that includes a love story.

February Birthstone Challenge

1. Read a book whose cover features a shade of purple (post the cover image).

2. Read a book with a memorable drinking scene.

3. Read book that includes a love story - Theft: A Love Story ✔ – 01 Feb16

February Birthstone Challenge

1. Read a book whose cover features a shade of purple (post the cover image).

2. Read a book with a memorable drinking scene.

3. Read book that includes a love story.

February Birthstone Challenge 2/3

1. Read a book whose cover features a shade of purple (post the cover image).
Didn't do this part.

X 2. Read a book with a memorable drinking scene.
Why Not Me? Funny drinking scene at a children's birthday party.

3. Read book that includes a love story.
A Perfect Evil by Alex Kava. 2/15/16

I've got everyone who has signed up (so far) linked in post #2.

February Birthstone Challenge

Not sure I'll get all three but I'll try.


1.) Read a book whose cover features a shade of purple (post the cover image).
2) Read a book with a memorable drinking scene.
3) Read book that includes a love story.

February Birthstone Challenge

1. Read a book whose cover features a shade of purple (post the cover image). 4 stars 2/10/2016

2. Read a book with a memorable drinking scene. 3 stars 2/19/2016 (2 memorable drinking scenes in this one)

3. Read book that includes a love story. 4 stars 2/2/2016

February Birthstone Challenge

1. Read a book whose cover features a shade of purple (post the cover image).

2. Read a book with a memorable drinking scene.

3. Read book that includes a love story. Rachel and Mason
Deadly Obsession by Maggie Shayne (2/20/16)4****

Welcome to the challenge, Teresa, Jaret & Licha-Olivia. I have you linked in message #2

February Birthstone Challenge

1. Read a book whose cover features a shade of purple (post the cover image).

✔2. Read a book with a memorable drinking scene.
The Light Between Oceans by ML Stedman - 2/20/16 - Two men are having a beer after a hard day and one throws his beer in frustration due to the secret that has been weighing heavily on him.

3. Read book that includes a love story.

Book Concierge wrote: "Welcome to the challenge, Teresa, Jaret & Licha-Olivia. I have you linked in message #2"
Thanks!

JennH wrote: "February Birthstone Challenge

1. Read a book ..."

I've got you linked, JennH - Welcome to the challenge.

February Birthstone Challenge

1. Read a book whose cover features a shade of purple (post the cover image).

2. Read a book with a memorable drinking scene.
A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway--2/27/16--actually there are several memorable drinking scenes in this book!

3. Read book that includes a love story.
Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier--2/8/16

You're linked, Marilyn. Enjoy the challenge!

Is anyone interested in picking up the reins on this challenge? Tealadytoo is not joining us on Goodreads and she was running this particular challenge.

Let me or Diana S know and we'll help you set up the monthly thread.