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2020 July Monthly Challenge


1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love.
Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)

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

Fun Facts about Sarah MacLean:
*She is the author of historical romance novels that have been translated into more than twenty languages.
* She lives in New York City
* Sarah is a graduate of Smith College & Harvard University
* She listens almost exclusively to classical music when she writes

You may also read a book set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time.

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.

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


You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating, plus we all want to see all the pretty books you've read! You may update your original challenge as you go or repost if you choose.

Happy Reading!!

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2020 July Monthly Challenge
0/5 Read

1. Happy July Birthday! - published in July or a book with red on the cover

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur:Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean:
set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time.

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.

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

2020 July Monthly Challenge



0/10 Completed



01. Happy July Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Minx by Julia Quinn
OR
A Bridge to Dreams by Sherryl Woods
OR
Anything but Love by Abigail Strom
02. Flower of the Month ~ Larkspur: 🌸Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)
The Aussie Next Door by Stefanie London
OR
All You Need is Love by Marie Force
OR
Long Shot by Hanna Martine
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Sarah MacLean: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Sarah MacLean or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time.
Wicked and the Wallflower by Sarah MacLean
OR
Power Play by Deirdre Martin
OR
Playing Fast by Melanie Scott
OR
Kiss Me, Dancer by Alicia Street
04. National Blueberry Month: 📚Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.
Allegiance of Honor by Nalini Singh
OR
My One and Only by Terri Osburn
OR
Say I Do in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
05. National Picnic Month: 🍉Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).
No Time to Explain by Kate Angell
OR
Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts
OR
Star Hero by Susan Grant
06. International Joke Day (July 1): 🤣Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.
A Highlander Walks into a Bar by Laura Trentham
07. I Forgot Day (July 2): 🤭Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.).
A Slip in Time by Kathleen Kirkwood
OR
The Texan's Touch by Jodi Thomas
OR
Island Heat by Susan Kearney
OR
Isle of Lies by Donna Fletcher
08. National Apple Turnover Day (July 5): 🥧Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.
Fire in His Chaos by Ruby Dixon
OR
Cashmere and Camo by Erin Nicholas
OR
Sunshine on Silver Lake: Includes a bonus novella by Annie Rains
OR
Out to Lunch by Stacey Ballis
09. Different Colored Eyes Day (July 12): 👀Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.
Hot Six by Janet Evanovich
OR
Fire in His Chaos by Ruby Dixon
OR
The Cottage at Firefly Lake by Jen Gilroy
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
The Detective's 8 lb, 10 oz Surprise by Meg Maxwell
OR
Summer at Lake Haven by RaeAnne Thayne
OR
Starting Over at Blueberry Creek (Sweetwater Springs Book 4) / Sealed with a Kiss by Annie Rains


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1. red on the cover - Bedding The Secret Heiress - Emilie Rose - 1 JULY
2. first in a series - Once a Myth - Pepper Winters - 2 JULY
3. considered a 'classic' - Breakfast at Tiffany's - Truman Capote - 5 JULY
4. blue on the cover - At the Stroke of Midnight - Tara Sivec - 8 JULY
5. outdoor item on the cover - A Cowboy's Promise - Vicki Lewis Thompson - 5 JULY
6. humorous book - Breaking the Billionaire's Rules - Annika Martin - 4 JULY
7. lingering on your tbr - Relatively Famous - Heather C. Leigh - 10 JULY
8. stay up late reading - Essence of Fear: Boykov Bratva - Bethany-Kris - 4 JULY
9. at least two different colors on the cover - Confessions of a Reformed Tom Cat - Daisy Prescott - 9 JULY
10. Reader's Choice - Hot SEAL, Vegas Nights - Parker Kincade - 7 JULY

July Monthly Challenge

10/10 Read - Complete

1. Happy July Birthday! - Published in July
Engagement and Espionage by Penny Reid. Read 7.19.2020. 3⭐


2. Flower of the Month - Larkspur - First Book in a Series
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert. Read 7.5.2020. 4⭐


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Book by an Author with the Name Sarah
You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle. Read 7.9.2020. 1⭐


4. National Blueberry Month - Blue on the Cover
Quarter Miles by Devney Perry. Read 7.24.2020. 5⭐


5. National Picnic Month - Outdoor Scene on Cover
Wild Highway by Devney Perry. Read 7.13.2020. 5⭐


6. July 1 - International Joke Day - Humorous Book
Awk-Weird by Avery Flynn. Read 7.11.2020. 2⭐


7. July 2 - I Forgot Day - Been on My TBR Since 2016
Beautiful Player by Christina Lauren. Read 7.14.2020. 3⭐


8. July 5 - National Apple Turnover Day - Food on the Cover
Ain't He Precious? by Sawyer Bennett. Read 7.12.2020. 4⭐


9. July 12 - Different Colored Eyes Day - Book with 2 Covers
Runaway Road by Deveny Perry. Read 7.1.2020. 4⭐


10. Reader's Choice
Upsy Daisy by Chelsie Edwards. Read 7.11.2020. 5⭐

Me! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Planning on 10. 🤞🏼

Read 10/10

1. Happy July Birthday! Read a book published in July: Lucan 8/7

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur. Read a YA book or a book that is the first in a series: The Farm 4/7

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean. Read one book written by Sarah MacLean: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover 7/5

4. National Blueberry Month. Read a book with blue on the cover: Cyborgs' Claim 1/7

5. National Picnic Month. Read a book with an outdoor scene in the story: To Enchant a Dragon 5/7

6. July 1- International Joke Day. Read a humorous book: Motion 2/7

7. July 2- I Forgot Day. Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long: The Do-Over 2/7

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day. Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading: A Strange Hymn 5/7

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day. Read a book that has more than one cover edition: Take Two 8/7

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: To Touch A Dragon 5/7

2020 July Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed

✔ 🎂 1. Happy July Birthday!
Sweep of the Blade (published July 16th 2019) - 5⭐ - 07/11

✔🌸 2. Flower of the Month - A book that is the first in a series
The Restorer - 4⭐- 07/01

✔ ✒ 3. FAC Sarah MacLean
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake - 4⭐ - 07/31

✔ 💙 4. National Blueberry Month - A book with blue on the cover
Lies - 4⭐ - 07/08

✔ 🏝 5. National Picnic Month - A book with an outdoor item on the cover
The Cove - 1⭐ - 07/04

✔ 🤣 6. International Joke Day - Read a humorous book
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet - 3⭐ 07/07

✔ 😦 7. I Forgot Day - Midnight Rescue - 1⭐07/30

✔ ⏰ 8. National Apple Turnover Day - Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading Nothing to Fear - 4⭐- 07/10

✔ 🌘 9. Different Colored Eyes Day Read a book that has more than one cover edition
Dance Upon the Air - 5⭐ - 07/19

✔☑ 10. Reader's Choice
Take a Hint, Dani Brown - 5⭐- 07/13

I'm in‍‍✋

2020 July Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finish!

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby.
If I Were You-Lisa Renee Jones 7/06

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love.
Read a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)
(Volkov Bratva Series)
In the Beginning-London Miller 7/03

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean: Read a book set in New York State.
One with You-Sylvia Day 7/13

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover.
Being Me-Lisa Renee Jones 7/07

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover.
Hello, Summer-Mary Kay Andrews 7/07

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book.
Send Me Crazy-T. Gephart 7/03

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr.
Lights To My Siren-Lani Lynn Vale 7/05

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading.
Crowned by Fate-Amo Jones 7/16

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book with at least two different colors on the cover.
Madam Temptress-Meghan March 7/03

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Drive-Kate Stewart 7/05

2020 July Monthly Challenge
6/5 romance

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love.
Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)
Mountain of Peril by J. Carol Nemeth 21 July; 3 1/2☆


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

You may also read a book set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time.
Risking It All (=The Man Who Loved Christmas) by Kathryn Shay 3 July; 4☆


4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.
The Little Bookshop on the Seine by Rebecca Raisin 10 July; 3 1/2☆


5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).
Terreni di caccia (=The Hunting Grounds) by Katee Robert 7 july; 5☆


6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)
Hell or High Water by Julie Ann Walker 17 July; 4 1/2☆


8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Blind Spot by Dani Pettrey 24 July; 5☆

My spot for July!

Romance Readers Reading Challenges (Monthly Challenges)

2020 July Monthly Challenge

2020 July Monthly Challenge Read 10/10 FINISHED!!!!

✔1. Happy July Birthday! - book with red on the cover
When I First Saw Red by Kasia Bacon finished 7/5/2020
✔2. Flower of the Month - book with a happy ending
Spring Strings by Lily Morton finished 7/10/2020
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean - shelved as Historical Romance
Slippery Creatures by K.J. Charles finished 7/22/2020
✔4. National Blueberry Month- book with blue on the cover/book with a character that is upset about something
The Station by Keira Andrews finished 7/17/2020
✔5. National Picnic Month- book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky)/book with an outdoor scene in the story
David, Renewed by Diana Copland finished 7/9/2020
✔6. July 1- International Joke Day- humorous book/book with a cover that makes you smile
Gumption & Gumshoes by Alex Kidwell finished 7/8/2020
✔7. July 2- I Forgot Day- book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long
Risk it All by Megan Derr finished 7/15/2020
✔8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day - book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading/book with food in the story
Swallow by Piper Scott finished 7/1/2020
✔9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- book that has more than one cover edition
Hook, Line, & Sinker by Piper Vaughn finished 7/14/2020
✔10. Reader's Choice: Christmas Kitsch by Amy Lane finished 7/3/2020

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Monthly Challenge ~ July 1 to 31st, 2020

read 10/10

1. Published in July: Lady Ruthless Scarlett Scott 5☆ 14/7/20
2. First in series: Nobody's Duke Scarlett Scott 4☆ 12/7/20
3. Featured author: Daring and the Duke Sarah MacLean 5☆ 26/7/20
4. Makes me cry: The Viscount Who Loved Me Julia Quinn 5☆ 21/7/20
5. Outdoor item on cover: My Favorite Duke Bianca Blythe 4☆ 6/7/20
6. Funny book: It Happened One Autumn Lisa Kleypas 5☆ 23/7/20
7. TBR pile: Lady of Intrigue Sabrina Darby 3.5☆ 9/6/20
8. Stay up late reading: Never Tempt a Scot Lauren Smith 5☆ 17/7/20
9. Two different colours on cover: Believe in Love Amanda Mariel 5☆ 1/7/20
10. Readers Choice: Aislin: Meara Platt 5☆ 1/7/20

I'm in!

2020 July Monthly Challenge

10/10
1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, Hidden Riches, Nora Roberts, 7/6

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: Read a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!), Troublemaker, Linda Howard, 7/3

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean:
You may also read a book set in New York State, Save of the Game, Avon Gale, 7/11

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover, Dream Man, Linda Howard, 7/7

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with a character with a checkered past. Deep Edge, R.J. Scott, 7/5

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile. Poke Check, R.J. Scott, 7/7

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long Save the Date, R.J. Scott, 7/24

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover. Level Up, Annabeth Albert, 7/18

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover. Burn for You, J.T. Geissinger, 7/24

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. An Admirer, Megan Derr, 7/19

2020 July Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. Happy July Birthday! Homecoming King by Jami Albright 7/12
2. Flower of the Month - Larkspur: Written with Regret by Aly Martinez 7/3
3. FAC - The Spinster's Guide to Scandalous Behavior by Jennifer McQuiston 7/5
4. National Blueberry Month - All the Way by Kristen Proby 7/2
5. National Picnic Month - Fool Me Twice by Meredith Duran 7/6
6. July 1- International Joke Day - Parental Guidance by Avery Flynn 7/8
7. July 2- I Forgot Day - Lakeshore Christmas by Susan Wiggs 7/17
8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day - Evidence of Desire by Lexi Blake 7/13
9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day - The Duke's Accidental Wife by Erica Ridley 7/11
10. Reader's Choice - The Consequence of Falling by Claire Contreras 7/10

2020 July Monthly Challenge

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby.
Saving Mercy by Abbie Roads- 07/01


2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love.
Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)
Becoming A Vincent by C.M. Owens- 07/20


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean: Read one book written by Sarah MacLean or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time.
Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb- 07/06


4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.
Midnight in Death by J.D. Robb- 07/08


5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).
Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb- 07/04


6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.
Rusty Nailed by Alice Clayton- 07/16


7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)
Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb- 07/09


8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.
Deadly Night by Heather Graham- 07/23


9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.
Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb- 07/07


10. Reader's Choice- Read any book of your choice.
Twisted by Emma Chase- 07/13


FINISHED

2020 July Monthly Challenge
Read 10/10 DONE!

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July - 7/4/20
The Path To Tame a Wild Heart: A Historical Western Romance Novel by Melynda Carlyle 7/8/20 3stars

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love.
Read a book with a happy ending
Her Last Resort (Minnesota Romance, #3, Authors newly-revised version) by Fiona McGier 7/10/20 4stars

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

Fun Facts about Sarah MacLean:
*She is the author of historical romance novels that have been translated into more than twenty languages.
* She lives in New York City
* Sarah is a graduate of Smith College & Harvard University
* She listens almost exclusively to classical music when she writes

You may also read a book shelved as Historical Romance
A Good Duke is Hard to Find (Isle of Synne #1) by Christina Britton 7/1/20 4stars

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover
Rough Creek (Brides of Rough Creek Texas #1) by Kaki Warner 7/5/20 4stars

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story - mountains, trees, water, sky, home and same for story since it's set in Alaska and HI among other places)
Delta Force Defender (Alaska Force #4) by Megan Crane 7/4/20 4.5stars

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a book with a cover that makes you smile.
Paris Is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay 7/14/20 4stars (playful)

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your bookshelf for too long
Etched in Sand: A True Story of Five Siblings Who Survived an Unspeakable Childhood on Long Island by Regina Calcaterra 7/8/20 5stars

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book with food in the story
Only One Man Will Do (Minnesota Romances #2) by Fiona McGier 7/10/20 4stars (Dmitri is always cooking for Alexandra)

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.
A Springtime Heart (The Promise Glen #2) by Marta Perry 7/6/20 4stars
CD cover

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Dear Boss: A Single Dad Office Romance (Forbidden First Times Book 3) by Sofia T Summers 7/7/20 4stars

2020 July Monthly Challenge
Progress: 7/10

✓1. Published in July: Paradise Cove by Jenny Holiday - July 14 ★★★★

2. YA Book: Tweet Cute by Emma Lord-

3. FAC Sarah MacLean: Daring and the Duke by Sarah MacLean -

✓4. Blue on the cover: Playing It Cool by Amy Andrews - July 17 ★★★★

✓5. Outdoor on the cover: The Something Girl by Jodi Taylor - July 1 ★★★★

✓6. Humourous Book: Loud Mouth by Avery Flynn - July 11 ★★★★

✓7. On tbr for too long: Protect the Prince by Jennifer Estep - July 17 ★★★★

8. Stay up late reading: A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas -

✓9. multiple covers: It Happened One Wedding by Julie James - July 17 ★★★★

✓10. Reader's choice: The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley - July 22 ★★★★

💖💖💖 HAPPY CANADA DAY 💖💖💖💖 BONNE FETE CANADA 💖💖💖

10/10 - yea, I did it!

1. Happy July Birthday! - read a book with red on the cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
💖Thoroughly Whipped by Tillie Cole - 7/5 - 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur. Read a YA book
💖Devils' Day Party by C.M. Stunich 7/6 - 2 ⭐⭐

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - You may also read a book shelved as Historical Romance
💖 Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore - 7/2 - 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover
💖The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - 7/7- 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover
💖A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux - 7/7 - 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.
💖 IOU by Kristy Marie - 7/3 - 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr for too long
💖 Sex and Other Shiny Objects by Lauren Blakely - 7/1 - 2 ⭐⭐

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading
💖Talon by Carian Cole - 7/4 - 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book with at least two different colors on the cover.
💖Crazy Heifer by Lani Lynn Vale - 7/1 ⭐⭐

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Hard to Handle by Bromberg - 7/8 - 2 ⭐⭐

2020 July Monthly Challenge
5/10 Read

1. Happy July Birthday! - published in July or a book with red on the cover Lead Me Back by C.D. Reiss - 7/6/20 (4*)

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur:Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)
More Than Maybe by Erin Hahn - TBR

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean:
set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time. Privilege by Mary Adkins - TBR

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry. Dear Emmie Blue by Lia Louis - 7/11/20 (5*)

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past). Shadow Garden by Alexandra Burt - TBR

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile. Parental Guidance by Avery Flynn - 7/5/20 (4*)

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.) The Plan Commences by Kristen Ashley - TBR

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover. Miss Janie's Girls by Carolyn Brown - TBR

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover. What You Wish For by Katherine Center - 7/10/20 (5*)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Beach Read by Emily Henry - 7/1/20 (5*)

I'm in for all 10.

2020 July Monthly Challenge


1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love.
Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)

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

Fun Facts about Sarah MacLean:
*She is the author of historical romance novels that have been translated into more than twenty languages.
* She lives in New York City
* Sarah is a graduate of Smith College & Harvard University
* She listens almost exclusively to classical music when she writes

You may also read a book set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time.

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.

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

Been a while since I've done one of these but count me in!

2020 July Monthly Challenge
Read: 6/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby.
Diamond in the Rough - Skye Warren
13/07/2020 - 14/07/2020

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love.
Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)
Perfect Chemistry - Simone Elkeles
08/07/2020 - 10/07/2020

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

Fun Facts about Sarah MacLean:
*She is the author of historical romance novels that have been translated into more than twenty languages.
* She lives in New York City
* Sarah is a graduate of Smith College & Harvard University
* She listens almost exclusively to classical music when she writes

You may also read a book set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time.
Nico - Sarah Castille
23/07/2020 -

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.
Cavas - Laurann Dohner

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).
Who Will Save Your Soul: And Other Dangerous Bedtime Stories - Skye Warren
12/07/2020 - 13/07/2020

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.
Coldhearted Boss - R.S. Grey
22/07/2020 - 23/07/2020

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)
Manwhore - Katy Evans
03/07/2020 - 08/07/2020

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.
From Lukov with Love - Mariana Zapata
15/07/2020 - 20/07/2020

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.
Beyond Shame - Kit Rocha


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

Reading Order:


To Be Read:

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1. Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover

2. Read a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!) - Witchbane - Jul2 - 5*

3. Read one book written by Sarah MacLean or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time.

4. Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.

5. Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).

6. Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.

7. Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)

8. Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.

9. Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.

10. Read any book of your choice.

2020 July Monthly Challenge
My Spot...

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby. Christmas Kiss (red on the cover) by Kim Redford 4stars 7/4/20

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love.
Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)

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

Fun Facts about Sarah MacLean:
*She is the author of historical romance novels that have been translated into more than twenty languages.
* She lives in New York City
* Sarah is a graduate of Smith College & Harvard University
* She listens almost exclusively to classical music when she writes

You may also read a book set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time. A Scot in the Dark

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry. A Mackenzie Clan Christmas by Jennifer Ashley (blue on the cover)

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past). It Started with Christmas by Jenny Hale (trees)

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile. Promise Me Paradise by Ellen Tanner Marsh

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.) Sergeants Christmas Siege by Megan Crane (tbr tooo long)

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover. Wicked and the Wallflower Sarah Maclean

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover. The Mermaid by Betina Krahn

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Iris Johansen The Treasure

2020 July Monthly Challenge
1/7/20 – 31/7/20
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1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love.
Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)

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

Fun Facts about Sarah MacLean:
*She is the author of historical romance novels that have been translated into more than twenty languages.
* She lives in New York City
* Sarah is a graduate of Smith College & Harvard University
* She listens almost exclusively to classical music when she writes

You may also read a book set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time.

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.

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

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed July 31

1. Happy July Birthday! - The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney July 31, 4 stars

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han July 8, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean: City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare July 31, 3 stars

4. National Blueberry Month- The Baby Doctor's Bride by Jessica Matthews July 5, 4 stars

5. National Picnic Month- Murder Uncorked by Michele Scott July 24, 4 stars

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson July 29, 4 stars

7. July 2- I Forgot Day-Foundation by Ann Aguirre July 21, 4 stars

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Angels' Dance by Nalini Singh July 11, 3 stars

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Pawing Through the Past by Rita Mae Brown July 31, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart July 15, 2 stars

In for 6 this month! Ambitious considering my lack of free time, but I'm going to try!
Planned: 6/10
Read: 5/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Wild at Heart - red on cover
2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: Smooth Talking Stranger - Happy ending! ★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean: Daring and the Duke★★★★★
4. National Blueberry Month- Shelter Mountain - Someone upset about ★★★
5. National Picnic Month- Chaos Theory - Tree/road on cover
6. July 1- International Joke Day- I'm the Vampire, That's Why - Title makes me laugh!
7. July 2- I Forgot Day- An Offer From a Gentleman - I keep putting this one off from my TBR list... ★★★★
8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Fall - I can never put this author's books down!
9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- If I Never Met You - more than one color on the cover
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Rock Bottom Girl ★★★★

Books:


READ:

Frankie wrote: "2020 July Monthly Challenge

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Hi Frankie,
Looks like a great duet!

Mama's July Monthly Challenge

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1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love.
Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)

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

Fun Facts about Sarah MacLean:
*She is the author of historical romance novels that have been translated into more than twenty languages.
* She lives in New York City
* Sarah is a graduate of Smith College & Harvard University
* She listens almost exclusively to classical music when she writes

You may also read a book set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time.

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.

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

2020 July Monthly Challenge
Read: 5/10

✔️1. Happy July Birthday! - published in July or a book with red on the cover
☀️No Holds Barred by Stephanie Nicole Norris▪️7/7/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️



2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur:Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)
☀️Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean:
set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time.
☀️Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean


✔️4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.
☀️The Newcomer by Robyn Carr▪️7/22/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


✔️5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).
☀️Hot in Hellcat Canyon by Julie Anne Long▪️07/13/2020▪️⭐️⭐️


6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)
☀️Steady by Ruthie Robinson


8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.
☀️Boiled Over by Barbara Ross


✔️9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.
☀️Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb
▪️7/19/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
☀️Taulan by Erin Tate▪️7/23/20▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’ve never done this but I’ll try 😬

2020 July Monthly Challenge
🎆🎆10/10🎆🎆 COMPLETED


🎆1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby.
Papa's Rules by: Sue Lyndon (07/12/20)

🎆2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love.
Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)
Soul Mate for Sale by: Kian Rhodes (07/09/20)

🎆3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean: Read one book written by Sarah MacLean or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Sarah MacLean's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Wicked and the Wallflower by: Sarah MacLean (07/14/20)

🎆4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover< or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.
Child of Mine by: Beverly Lewis (07/06/20)

🎆5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).
Home for the Holidays by: Jeaniene Frost (07/03/20)

🎆6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.
Three Mages and a Margarita by: Annette Marie (07/15/20)

🎆7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)
January by: Audrey Carlan (07/07/20

🎆8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.
The Concubine and Her Vampires: A Reverse Harem Vampire Paranormal Romance by: Julie Morgan (07/05/20)

🎆9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.
Alien Bride: A Dark Alien Sci-Fi Romance by: Penelope Woods (07/05/20)

🎆10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Into the Fury by: Kat Martin (07/05/20)

July Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1 - 31 July

Read: 10/10

1. Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover The Unseen 7/5

2. Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series A Dye Hard Holiday 7/1

3. Read a book set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. OR Read a book with a character in college, or Read a book with an MPG Historical Romance What Binds Us 7/3

4. Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry. A Vigil in the Mourning 7/8

5. Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past Launch the Hunt 7/9

6. Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile. Boyfriend Material 7/7

7. Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long Bonfires 7/22

8. Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover. Slow Pitch 7/18

9. Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover. Vengeance 7/17

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Thunder and Lightning 7/13

I'm in!

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1. Happy July Birthday!
🎆Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Flower of the Month - Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love.
🎆Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)

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

Fun Facts about Sarah MacLean:

*She is the author of historical romance novels that have been translated into more than twenty languages.
* She lives in New York City
* Sarah is a graduate of Smith College & Harvard University
* She listens almost exclusively to classical music when she writes

🎆You may also read a book set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time.

4. National Blueberry Month
🎆Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.

5. National Picnic Month
🎆Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).

6. July 1 - International Joke Day
🎆Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.

7. July 2 - I Forgot Day
🎆Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)

8. July 5 - National Apple Turnover Day
🎆Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.

9. July 12 - Different Colored Eyes Day
🎆Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.

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

2020 July Monthly Challenge


1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love.
Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)

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

Fun Facts about Sarah MacLean:
*She is the author of historical romance novels that have been translated into more than twenty languages.
* She lives in New York City
* Sarah is a graduate of Smith College & Harvard University
* She listens almost exclusively to classical music when she writes

You may also read a book set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time.

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.2020 July Monthly Challenge


1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love.
Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)

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

Fun Facts about Sarah MacLean:
*She is the author of historical romance novels that have been translated into more than twenty languages.
* She lives in New York City
* Sarah is a graduate of Smith College & Harvard University
* She listens almost exclusively to classical music when she writes

You may also read a book set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time.

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.

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

2020 July Monthly Challenge

10/10 read

Done!

[3 Jul] 1. Happy July Birthday!: Enduring Love by Ian McEwan
[5 Jul] 2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: Trent's Last Case by E.C. Bentley
[8 Jul] 6. July 1- International Joke Day: Principles of Spookology by S.E. Harmon
[8 Jul] 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean: Villette by Charlotte Brontë
[9 Jul] 4. National Blueberry Month: The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood
[12 Jul] 9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day: A Fatal Inversion by Barbara Vine
[12 Jul] 5. National Picnic Month: Locked In Silence by Sloane Kennedy
[16 Jul] 8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
[19 Jul] 7. July 2- I Forgot Day: Whiteout by Elyse Springer
[19 Jul] 10. Reader's Choice: Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

I'm in!

0/10 Read

1. Happy Birthday in July: Hands Down by Mariana Zapata
2. YA, HEA, or 1st in series: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
3. FAC: Sarah MacLean
4. Blue Cover: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
5. Outdoor Cover: Lovable by R.G. Angel
6. Humorous: Kiss a Girl in the Rain by Nancy Warren
7. TBR shelf: Darkness Unbound by Keri Arthur
8. Stay up late: American Demon by Kim Harrison
9. Two different colors on cover: Blood & Ash by Deborah Wilde
10. Readers Choice: Heartless by Dannika Dark

2020 July Monthly Challenge DONE 7/23/20
Read 10/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby.
(pub 7/6/20) 7/21/20

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love.
Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)

7/9/20

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

Fun Facts about Sarah MacLean:
*She is the author of historical romance novels that have been translated into more than twenty languages.
* She lives in New York City
* Sarah is a graduate of Smith College & Harvard University
* She listens almost exclusively to classical music when she writes

You may also read a book set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time.

7/21/20


4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.

7/10/20

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).

7/9/20

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.

7/7/20

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)

7/21/20

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.

7/6/20

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.

7/5/20

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

7/22/20

2020 July Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 7/1/20 to 7/31/20
10/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - With red on the cover - The English Assassin by Daniel Silva - 7/16/20 ♥♥♥

The tip of the paintbrush—paint…or blood.

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur - First in a series - If the Slipper Fits by Olivia Drake - 7/7/20 ♥♥♥♥

#1 Cinderella Sisterhood

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean - Character in college - Blackmail by Anna James Watson - 7/18/20 ♥♥♥

All the characters are at Yale.

4. National Blueberry Month - Character that is upset about something - On September Hill by Leigh Michaels - 7/3/20 ♥♥♥♥

Carey is upset about everything that Brandon does and bitches at him constantly.

5. National Picnic Month - Outdoor item on the cover - A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny - 7/9/20 ♥♥♥♥


6. July 1- International Joke Day - Humorous book - The Spellmans Strike Again by Lisa Lutz - 7/2/20 ♥♥♥♥


7. July 2- I Forgot Day - Lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long - The Girl in the Corner by Amanda Prowse - 7/15/20 ♥♥♥♥

Added 12/10/18

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day – Food in the story or on the cover - Taste by Tracy Ewens - 7/31/20 ♥♥♥♥♥


9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day - More than one cover edition - The Middle of Somewhere by Sonja Yoerg - 7/10/20 ♥♥♥


10. Reader's Choice - Any book - First Degree by David Rosenfelt - 7/13/20 ♥♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 7/31/20*****

2020 July Monthly Challenge
3/11
1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby.
Accidental (published in July 2020)
2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love.
Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)
To All the Boys I've Loved Before (first book in series!)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean: Read one book written by Sarah MacLean or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Sarah MacLean's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Sarah MacLean:
*She is the author of historical romance novels that have been translated into more than twenty languages.
* She lives in New York City
* Sarah is a graduate of Smith College & Harvard University
* She listens almost exclusively to classical music when she writes

You may also read a book set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time.

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.
Oh cmon! I just read All The Bright Places! The Fault in Our Stars (crying and blue cover involved!)
5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).
The Kissing Booth (Noah Flynn gets in trouble a lot and there is an outdoor scene)
6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.
The Upside of Falling (smiling! <3)
7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)
Eleanor & Park (on TBR too long!)
8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.
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9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.
Since You’ve Been Gone! The Elite (more than one cover)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Cinder
11. July 21st-MY BIRTHDAY and National Junk Food Day! Read a book that has junk food on the cover or that is/was published on July 21st.
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2020 July Monthly Challenge
5/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book with red on the cover.
Earls Just Want to Have Fun


2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: Read a YA book.
All the Things We Never Knew

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean: Read one book written by Sarah MacLean.
Brazen and the Beast

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover.
Real Men Knit

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky).

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.
I Think I Might Love You


7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long.
A Bollywood Affair

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading.
Alpha Night


9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book with at least two different colors on the cover.
Take a Hint, Dani Brown


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

2020 July Monthly Challenge
Read: 8/9

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July.
Unexpected (July 13, 2014) - Amy Marie 7-18-20

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: Read a book with a happy ending.
Scandalous Engagement - Jules Bennett 7-2-20

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean: Read a bookby an author who is from New York State. .
Big Bad Beast - Shelly Laurenston 7-5-20

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover.
Baby, It's Hot in Here - Olivia T. Turner7-18-20

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book.
Bet Me - Jennifer Crusie 7-17-20

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading.
Beast Behaving Badly - Shelly Laurenston 7-4-20

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition.
, Redeeming Lottie - Melissa Ellen 7-19-20

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Lover Boy - Cassie-Ann L. Miller 7-20-20

July 2020 Monthly Challenge

8/10 completed

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby -

✔ 2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love - read a YA book - The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives 7/8/2020

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

You may also read: a book set in New York State . You Are Not Alone 7/23/2020

✔4. National Blueberry Month - Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry. Panic 7/3/2020

✔ 5. National Picnic Month - Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past) . The Wives 7/15/2020

✔ 6. July 1- International Joke Day - Read a humorous book. Into White (MC narration is humorous)

7. July 2- I Forgot Day - Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)

✔ 8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day - Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading. The Golden Cage 7/29/2020

✔ 9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day - Read a book that has more than one cover edition - Dear Martin - 7/2/2020

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: - Read any book of your choice. - Seven Lies 7/19/20

Please make sure to put the date/s you finish your books.

I'm in for five this month.

I'm In.

2020 July Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

1. Happy July Birthday!

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur:

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean:

4. National Blueberry Month.

5. National Picnic Month.

6. July 1- International Joke Day.

7. July 2- I Forgot Day.

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day.

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day.

10. Reader's Choice:

July 2020 Monthly Challenge
9/10 Completed

✔ 1. Happy July Birthday!:
Sunshine on Silver Lake: Includes a bonus novella by Annie Rains
📖July 17th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔ 2. Flower of the Month - Larkspur:
Christmas in Mustang Creek by Linda Lael Miller
🎧 July 21st, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) Sarah MacLean:
The Governess Game by Tessa Dare
🎧 July 4th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔ 4. National Blueberry Month:
The Wedding She Always Wanted by Stacy Connelly
📖 July 11th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐

✔ 5. National Picnic Month:
Sweet Pea Summer by Alys Murray
📖 July 6th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔ 6. July 1 - International Joke Day:
Beard Science by Penny Reid
🎧 July 20th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔ 7. July 2 - I Forgot Day:
Evergreen Springs by RaeAnne Thayne
🎧 July 12th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔ 8. July 5 - National Apple Turnover Day:
Witness on the Run by Cassie Miles
📖 July 29th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔ 9. July 12 - Different Colored Eyes Day:
Hold Me, Cowboy by Maisey Yates
📖 July 29th, 2020 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

🍉 10. Reader's Choice:

🍉10🍉

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2020 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: 7/1/2020 - 7/31/2020

Progress: 3 out of 10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. Flower of the Month -Larkspur: The Larkspur symbolizes Positivity, Dignity, and First Love.
Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Sarah MacLean:

4. National Blueberry Month- Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry:
Becoming by Michelle Obama - ***** - 7/13/2020 - 426 Pages

5. National Picnic Month- Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).
Beartown by Fredrik Backman - ***** - 7/9/2020 - 418 Pages

6. July 1- International Joke Day- Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.

7. July 2- I Forgot Day- Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)

8. July 5- National Apple Turnover Day- Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.
Blood of the Earth by Faith Hunter - ***** - 7/7/2020 - 358 Pages

9. July 12- Different Colored Eyes Day- Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.

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

You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating, plus we all want to see all the pretty books you've read! You may update your original challenge as you go or repost if you choose.

Happy Reading!!

I'm in for July....shooting for 5 again this month.

Oops...forgot to update before eom but met my goal.

Progress: 5/5

1. Happy July Birthday!
🍉Read a book published in July, or read a book with red on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Ruby.

One More Step Finished Reading: 07/16/20, Rating: 4 (Published July 2020)

2. Flower of the Month - Larkspur:
🍉Read a YA book, or a book with a happy ending, or a book that is the first in a series (prequels count!)

The Wish Lists Finished Reading: 07/09/20, Rating: 3 (First in Series)

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

You may also read a book set in New York State, or by an author who is from New York State. You can also read a book with a character in college, or is shelved as Historical Romance or a book that is considered a 'classic' or a book you think will become a 'classic' in time.

4. National Blueberry Month
🍉Read a book with blue on the cover or a book with a character that is upset about something or a book that makes you cry.

The Summer Deal Finished Reading: 07/07/20, Rating: 4 (Blue on Cover)

5. National Picnic Month
🍉Read a book with an outdoor item on the cover (i.e. tree, street, sky) or a book with an outdoor scene in the story or a book with a character with a checkered past (they have done bad things or have been in trouble in the past).

Hideaway Finished Reading: 07/05/20, Rating: 3 (Bushes on cover)

6. July 1 - International Joke Day
🍉Read a humorous book or a book with a cover that makes you smile.

7. July 2 - I Forgot Day
🍉Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr or on your bookshelf for too long or a book with nothing on the cover but letters or words (no people, items, etc.)

8. July 5 - National Apple Turnover Day
🍉Read a book you would turn over in your bed and stay up late reading or a book with food in the story or on the cover.

9. July 12 - Different Colored Eyes Day
🍉Read a book that has more than one cover edition or a book with at least two different colors on the cover.

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

The Kiss Thief Finished Reading: 07/19/20, Rating: 4