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As our flowers start coming into bloom and leaves come out on the trees I thought it might be nice to stop and smell the flowers.

May Flowers.
Duration 3 Months from start date.

Levels
Impatiens: 05 - 10 tasks.
Daffodil: 11 - 19 tasks.
Crocus: 20 or more tasks.

Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers

1. Bluebell
2. Carnations
3. Crocus
4. Daffodil,
5. Geranium
6. Impatiens
7. Iris
8. Lilac
9. Marigolds
10. Pansy
11. Poppy
12. Primrose
13. Snapdragons
14. Snowdrop
15. Tulip

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

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

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

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Lex
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Pinar

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Tari COMPLETED
Wanda COMPLETED

May Flowers.
Duration 5/1/21 - 7/31/21

Levels
Daffodil: 10 - 20 tasks.



Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers

1. Bluebell
A Bite to Remember by Lynsay Sands 5/27/21

2. Carnations
Agatha Christie - The Big Four 6/4/21

3. Crocus

4. Daffodil,
Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris 6/4/21

5. Geranium
Ghost On Duty by J.D. Winters 5/3/21

6. Impatiens

7. Iris
I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley 5/15/21

8. Lilac
Lara Adrian - Veil of Midnight 5/28/21

9. Marigolds
Deanna Richmond - Born Of Sin 5/6/21

10. Pansy
Nathaniel Philbrick - Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution 5/24/21

11. Poppy

12. Primrose
Paige Shelton - Farm Fresh Murder 6/8/21

13. Snapdragons
The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient by William B. Irvine 6/13/21

14. Snowdrop

15. Tulip
Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War that Changed American History by Brian Kilmeade 5/12/21

Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

The Flowers

1. Bluebell Beach Read- Emily Henry - 7/5/21
2. Carnations Calling Me Home - Julie Kibler - 6/25/21
3. Crocus The Cat Who Saw Red - Lillian Jackson Braun - 5/6/21
4. Daffodil A Dangerous Place - Jacqueline Winspear - 5/12/21
5. Geranium Gone - Lisa Gardner - 5/9/21
6. Impatiens The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - V.E. Schwab - 5/4/21
7. Iris Inclusions - Emily Duvall - 5/29/21
8. Lilac Lying in Wait - Liz Nugent - 5/17/21
9. Marigolds A Memory of Violets - Hazel Gaynor - 5/11/21
10. Pansy - Protecting Lady Esther - Lucy Adams - 7/18/21
11. Poppy A Piece of the World - Christina Baker Kline - 6/9/21
12. Primrose - Pretty Girls - Karin Slaughter - 7/2/21
13. Snapdragons The Samurai’s Garden - Gail Tsukiyama - 6/4/21
14. Snowdrop The Sins of the Father - Jeffrey Archer - 5/13/21
15. Tulip Thames River Murder - Ashley Gardner - 5/7/21

May Flowers
May 1, 2021-July 31, 2021
20/20

Levels
Daffodil: 10 - 20 tasks.
Crocus: 20 or more tasks.

Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers
1. Bluebell
First letter of title-Barkers, Birthdays and Murder Allyssa Mirry 5/20/21

2. Carnations
First letter of title-The Chocolate Cat Caper JoAnna Carl 5/16/21
Author initials CT-A New Leash on Life Chelsea Thomas 5/27/21

3. Crocus
First letter of title-Claws of Justice Emmie Lyn 5/13/21
Author initials CC-Follow the Cat: Phantom Feline Mystery Cherie Carol 5/26/21

4. Daffodil
Author initials DD-The Case of the Confused Canine Donna Doyle 5/10/21

5. Geranium
Author initials EG-Deadly Ever After Eva Gates 5/14/21

6. Impatiens
Author initials EA-Murder in the Reading Room Ellery Adams 5/14/21

7. Iris
First letter of title-Insects, Ivy & Investgations Tonya Kappes 5/4/21

8. Lilac
Author initials LC-Egg Shooters Laura Childs 5/1/21

9. Marigolds
First letter of title-The Magician Vickie Carroll 5/5/21
Author initials AG-Peaches and Schemes Anna Gerard 5/17/21

10. Pansy
First letter of title-A Page of Murder Penny Brooke 5/5/21

11. Poppy
First letter of title-Peril in the Pines Sharyn Bradford Lunn 5/2/21

12. Primrose
First letter of title-Paws for Concern Amy Hueston 5/7/21
Author initials RP-Chocolate Cherry Murder Rosie A. Point 5/18/21

13. Snapdragons
First letter of title-Strawberry Cake and Corpses Patti Benning 5/3/21
Author initials-DG
Four Cuts Too Many Debra H. Goldstein 5/25/21

14. Snowdrop
Author initials RP-Mint Murder Rosie A. Point 5/8/21

15. Tulip
First letter of title-Three Treats Too Many Debra H. Goldstein 5/6/21

May Flowers.
Duration: May 1, 2021-July 31, 2021

Level
Daffodil: 10 - 20 tasks.

Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

12/12 Tasks Completed. Finished

01.Iris: Flower
What The Heart Needs-Jessica Gadziala 6/19/21


02.Geranium: Flower
What The Heart Wants-Jessica Gadziala 7/01/21


03.Tulip: Title
Targeted-Kendra Elliot 7/21/21


04.Impatiens: Author
Toni Anderson-Cold in the Shadows 6/17/21


05.Snowdrop: Author
Willow Rose-Never Ever 5/13/21


06.Geranium: Author
Aly Martinez-From the Embers 5/14/21


07.Iris: Spell Out
I:In Kelly's Corner-Roxie Rivera 5/14/21
R:Razer's Ride-Jamie Begley 5/13/21
I:I Never Left-McGarvey Black 5/06/21
S:Spiraled-Kendra Elliot 6/17/21


08.Poppy: Spell Out
P:The Poet-Lisa Renee Jones 7/14/21
O:Only Once-Ashley Munoz 5/21/21
P:Pulled Under-Lisa Renee Jones 7/23/21
P:The Perfect Marriage-Jeneva Rose 5/01/21
Y:You Are My Hope-Willow Winters 7/19/21


09.Snapdragons: Title
The Sweetest Thing-Jill Shalvis 6/11/21


10.Marigolds: Title
Moonshine Kiss-Lucy Score 5/22/21


11.Bluebell: Title
Broken French-Natasha Boyd 5/05/21


12.Crocus: Author
Catherine Cowles-Wrecked Palace 5/04/21

May Flowers COMPLETED
Duration 26.04.21 - 26.07.21

Levels - Crocus: 20 or more tasks. 20 tasks complete
The Flowers
1. Bluebell
Flower on cover: Atonement Ian McEwan 15.05.21

2. Carnations
Author initials: Nice work (if you can get it) - Celia Imrie 02.05.21
Flower on cover: Alice’s adventures in wonderland - Lewis Carroll - 17.06.21
Initial title letter: Conrad the factory-made boy - Christine nostlinger - 06.05.21

3. Crocus
Author initials: The perks of being a wallflower Stephen Chbosky 25.05.21
Flower on cover: The Spanish promise Karen sway 21.05.21
Initial title letter: Crimson lake - Candice fox 25.05.21

4. Daffodil
Author initials: The choice Alex lake 03.05.21
Flower on cover: Murder and Mendelssohn
Kerry Greenwood
25.06.21
Initial title letter: Dark fire - c.j. Sansom - 02.05.21

5. Geranium
Author initials: Megan Goldin – The Escape Room 26.04.21

Initial title letter: Guilt Amanda robson 27.06.21

6. Impatiens
Author initials: A boy called Bat Elana Arnold 25.05.21

Initial title letter: Indigo - Alice Hoffman 07.05.21


7. Iris
Author initials: Midnight’s children Salman rushdie 10.05.21
8. Lilac
Author initials: CopyCat Alex Lake 23.05.21
Flower on cover:
Initial title letter: The last lie Alex lake 27.05.21

9. Marigolds
Author initials: The art of racing in the rain - Garth stein 23.05.21

10. Pansy
Author initials: How to fall in love again - Amanda prowse - 05.06.21

Initial title letter: Persuasion - Jane Austen 30.04.21

11. Poppy
12. Primrose
13. Snapdragons
14. Snowdrop
15. Tulip

If there are 2 authors, can you choose either one to use?

May Flowers
Duration April 27-July 26, 2021.
Daffodil: 10 - 20 tasks.
15/10-20

Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers
1. Bluebell: Title
Before We Were Strangers Brenda Novak 5/7/21
2. Carnations: Author's Initials
The Seaside Cafe Rochelle Alers 5/6/2
3. Crocus: Title
Crossing The Line Kay Stockham 5/14/21
4. Daffodil: Title
Driven to Distraction Lori Foster 5/20/21
5. Geranium: Author's Initials
The Kindred Spirits Supper Club Amy E. Reichert 5/21/21
6. Impatiens: Author's Initials
Lucky's Beach Shelley Noble 5/13/21
7. Iris: Title
If I Should Die Allison Brennan 5/24/21
8. Lilac: Title
Loving You: A Small Town Second Chance Romance Leah Busboom 5/17/21
9. Marigolds: Author's Initials
Home to the Harbor: A Novel Lee Tobin McClain 5/2/21
10. Pansy: Title
Pipe Dreams Sarina Bowen 6/9/21
11. Poppy: Title
Petal Plucker Iris Morland 6/23/21
12. Primrose: Author's Initials
Emily March Lover's Leap
4/29/21
13. Snapdragons: Author's Initials
Susan Sands Forever, Alabama 4/30/21
14. Snowdrop: Title
Silver Girl Elin Hilderbrand 5/29/21
15. Tulip: Cover
The Wedding At Seagrove Rachel Hanna 5/11/21

May Flowers
April 26, 2021 - July 25, 2021

Levels
Impatiens: 5 - 10 tasks.
Daffodil: 10 - 20 tasks.
Crocus: 20 or more tasks.

23 Tasks Completed

Each option may be used once for each flower.

1. Read a book with the AUTHOR'S INITIALS both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the COVER (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. SPELL OUT the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the TITLE starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers

1. Bluebell
Title - The Blacksmith by L.L. Muir (5/7/21)
Author -
Cover - The Moonflower Dance by Lea Doué (4/30/21)


2. Carnations
Title -
Author - Fortune Favors the Sparrow by Rebecca Connolly (5/22/21)
Cover - Beauty and the Baker by Christine Sterling (5/25/21)


3. Crocus
Title -
Author - Full Rigged by Rebecca Connolly (5/7/21)
Cover - Wager for a Wife by Karen Tuft (6/16/21)


4. Daffodil
Title - A Dangerous Pursuit by Laura Beers (7/17/21)
Author - The Firethorn Crown by Lea Doué (4/26/21)
Cover - A Dangerous Game by Laura Beers (7/19/21)


5. Geranium
Title - Give Me One Good Reason by Michelle Pennington (6/8/21)
Author -
Cover - A Dangerous Lord by Laura Beers (7/21/21)


6. Impatiens
Title -
Author - How to Not Fall for the Wrong Guy by Meg Easton (7/7/21)
Cover -

7. Iris
Title -
Author -
Cover -

8. Lilac
Title - The Love Knot by Karen Witemeyer (5/10/21)
Author - Her Quiet Bodyguard by Laura Ann (5/12/21)
Cover - Lilac Bride by Shanna Hatfield (5/18/21)


L - Love Clichés, Falling for Your Boss by Emma St. Clair (6/10/21)
I - Isabel Reed, Her Unexpected Courtship by Megan Walker (6/30/21)
L - Love Clichés, Falling for Your Fake Fiancé by Emma St. Clair (6/12/21)
A - Annie Hinkley, An Agent for Annie by Lynn Donovan (5/4/21)
C - Cami Checketts, Romancing the Treasure (6/17/21)

9. Marigolds
Title - The Midsummer Captives by Lea Doué (4/28/21)
Author - The Red Dragon Girl by Lea Doué (4/29/21)
Cover -

10. Pansy
Title -
Author -
Cover -

P - Michelle Pennington, First Kiss Train Wreck (6/7/21)
A - Laura Ann, Her Champion Bodyguard (5/17/21)
N - Not Forgotten by Elizabeth Johns (6/5/21)
S - Sarah M. Eden, The Lady and the Highwayman (6/10/21)
Y - Jennifer Youngblood, One Tiny Lie (6/4/21)

11. Poppy
Title -
Author -
Cover -

12. Primrose
Title -
Author - A Man Worth Shaving For by Michelle Pennington (6/6/21)
Cover -

13. Snapdragons
Title - Snapdragon by Lea Doué (5/1/21)
Author -
Cover -

14. Snowdrop
Title - Shining Knight by Elizabeth Johns (5/3/21)
Author -
Cover -

15. Tulip
Title - The Tangled Ties That Bind by Mary Connealy (5/16/21)
Author -
Cover -

MAY FLOWERS
Duration: May 1, 2021-July 31, 2021

FINISHED
Crocus: 20 or more tasks.

32 completed.

1. BLUEBELL:
(Title) Broken French by Natasha Boyd ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5/21
(Author) Beautifully Broken by Laura Lee ⭐⭐ 15/7/21
(Cover) Lotus by Jennifer Hartmann ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 6/5/21


2. CARNATIONS:
(Title) Call Out by Autumn Archer ⭐⭐⭐ 13/6/21
(Author) 413 Cherry St. by Olivia Turner ⭐⭐⭐ 10/5/21
(Cover) Little Lost Love Letter by Shari L. Tapscott ⭐⭐ 13/5/21


3. CROCUS:
(Title) Cinder & Ella by Kelly Oram ⭐⭐⭐ 28/6/21
(Author) Allison's Adventures in Underland by C.M. Stunich ⭐⭐⭐ 14/5/21

4. DAFFODIL:
(Title) Diver's Heart by K.A. Knight ⭐⭐⭐ 22/5/21
(Author) One Moment Please by Amy Daws ⭐⭐ 2/5/21

5. GERANIUM:
(Title) Goodbye Paradise by Nealy Wagner ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 27/6/21
(Author) From the Embers by Aly Martinez ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7/5/21

6. IMPATIENS:
(Title) I Bite She Sucks by Penelope Bloom ⭐⭐⭐ 8/5/21
(Author) Mr Garcia by T.L. Swan ⭐⭐ 17/6/21

7. IRIS:
(Title) I Hired a Hitman by Alexis Abbott ⭐⭐⭐ 4/5/21
(Author) Butterfly by Rebecca Sherwin ⭐⭐ 23/5/21

8. LILAC:
(Title) (The) Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros ⭐ 27/5/21
(Author) Swan Song by C. Lymari ⭐⭐⭐ 4/6/21

9. MARIGOLDS:
(Title) Machiavellian by Bella Di Corte ⭐⭐ 3/6/21
(Author) Moti on the Water by Leylah Attar ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7/6/21

10. PANSY:
(Title) People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry ⭐⭐⭐ 18/5/21
(Author) The Risk by S.T. Abby ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 19/5/21

11. POPPY:
(Title) Paint It All Red by S.T. Abby ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 21/5/21
(Author) 8 Days For Salvation by Yolanda Olson ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 16/7/21

12. PRIMROSE:
(Title) Plane Love by Avery Kingston ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 19/6/21
(Author) Hypothetically by Rebecca Sharp ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 24/6/21

13. SNAPDRAGONS:
(Title) (The) Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred ⭐⭐⭐ 2/6/21
(Author) King of Libertines by Pam Godwin ⭐⭐⭐ 17/5/21

14. SNOWDROP:
(Title) Sea of Ruin by Pam Godwin ⭐⭐ 16/5/21
(Author) The Seat Filler by Sariah Wilson ⭐⭐ 25/5/21

15. TULIP:
(Title) Twisted Love by Ana Huang ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5/21
(Author) Hot Cop by Laurelin Paige ⭐⭐⭐ 17/7/21

DenXXX wrote: "If there are 2 authors, can you choose either one to use?"
I love how people come up with thoughts that I hadn't thought of. :-). Yes you may choose your author if there is two.

Welcome Bonita, Joann, Tari, Frankie, DenXXX, JoAnne, Shash, and Catherine.

May Flowers.
Duration: May 1, 2021-July 31, 2021

Crocus: 20 or more tasks.
20/20
Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers
1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
1. Bluebell
21 Stolen Kisses by Lauren Blakely 5/28/2021
2. Carnations
My Man Godric by R. Cooper 5/12/2021
3. Crocus
4. Daffodil,
5. Geranium
My True Love Gave to Me by Ava March 6/29/2021
6. Impatiens
Murder at Beechwood by Alyssa Maxwell 6/17/2021
7. Iris
8. Lilac
9. Marigolds
Waiting for Winter by L.B. Gregg 5/23/2021
10. Pansy
Vanilla Bean Killer by Summer Prescott 6/30/2021
11. Poppy
12. Primrose
13. Snapdragons
Murder with a Twist by Allyson K. Abbott 5/25/2021
14. Snowdrop
15. Tulip

4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).
1. Bluebell
Batter Up by Robyn Neeley 6/18/2021
2. Carnations
A Chili Death by Jessica Beck 6/18/2021
3. Crocus
Closely Harbored Secrets by Bree Baker 5/31/2021
4. Daffodil,
The Dickens with Love by Josh Lanyon 5/25/2021
5. Geranium
Glue, Baby, Gone by Joanna Campbell Slan 5/14/2021
6. Impatiens
In a Dark Wood by Josh Lanyon 6/20/2021
7. Iris
8. Lilac
Lowcountry Boneyard by Susan M. Boyer 5/31/2021
9. Marigolds
A Murder for the Books by Victoria Gilbert 5/31/2021
10. Pansy
Pop Goes the Murder by Kristi Abbott 5/11/2021
11. Poppy
Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes by Kimberly Dean 6/28/2021
12. Primrose
13. Snapdragons
Super Friends: Going Bananas by Ben Harper 5/1/2021
14. Snowdrop
The Shop on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber 5/17/2021
15. Tulip
Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich 6/11/2021

May Flowers.
Duration 3 Months from start date.
Date Started: May 1, 2021
Date Completed: July 28, 2021

Levels
Daffodil: 11 - 19 tasks. - 14

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Carnations - A Knead to Kill (Apple Orchard 1.5) by Chelsea Thomas - 6/12/21
5. Geranium - An Accident from Heaven by Emma Maas - 5/11/21
6. Impatiens - A Will to Wait by Emma Maas - 5/8/21
9. Marigolds - No Boys Allowed by Marilyn Levinson - 5/12/21
12. Primrose - Chocolate Pudding with a Side of Murder (Daley Buzz 11) by Meredith Potts - 5/30/21
13. Snapdragons - Do Not Wish For A Pet Ostrich! by Sarina Siebenaler - 5/5/21

4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).
1. Bluebell - The Bad Child's Book of Beasts by Hilaire Belloc - 5/13/21
2. Carnations - Cautionary Tales for Children by Hilaire Belloc - 5/13/21
3. Crocus - A Cop and a Coop (Clucks and Clues 1) by Hillary Avis - 7/8/21
4. Daffodil - Deadly Ashes (Skegness Seaside 3) by N.C. Lewis - 5/29/21
8. Lilac - Love Sings FREE AUDIO BOOK INSIDE: Clean and Wholesome Country Romance by Margery Watkins - 6/2/21
10. Pansy - Peanut Butter Fudge & Murder (Sweet Treats 2) by Lori Woods - 6/22/21
13. Snapdragons - Save The Date (Dating 1) by Monica Murphy - 7/20/21
14. Snowdrop - A Sip Before Dying (Wine & Dine 1) by Gemma Halliday - 7/28/21
15. Tulip - Thai Coconut Murder (Darling Deli 6) by Patti Benning - 6/15/21

May Flowers.
Duration: May 1 2021 - July 31 2021

Levels
Impatiens: 05 - 10 tasks.
Daffodil: 11 - 19 tasks.
Crocus: 20 or more tasks.

Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers

Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower:
1. Bluebell
2. Carnations
3. Crocus
4. Daffodil -
5. Geranium
6. Impatiens
7. Iris
8. Lilac
9. Marigolds
10. Pansy
11. Poppy
12. Primrose
13. Snapdragons
14. Snowdrop
15. Tulip


Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower:
1. Bluebell
2. Carnations
3. Crocus
4. Daffodil - Dear Mrs. Bird A.J. Pearce (5/7/21)
5. Geranium
6. Impatiens
7. Iris
8. Lilac
9. Marigolds
10. Pansy
11. Poppy
12. Primrose
13. Snapdragons
14. Snowdrop
15. Tulip

Welcome SANDYE and Lucy.

May Flowers.
Duration 4/29/21 - 7/28/21.

Levels
Daffodil: 11 - 19 tasks.

17/11-19

Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers

1. Bluebell
Flower on Cover Alaskan Dawn - Edie Claire 7/13/21

Spell-Out
B Bell, Justin - Zero Hour 6/1/21
L
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B Brad Smith - Red Means Run 6/28/21
E
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2. Carnations - Cooper's Charm - Lori Foster 6/4/21
Author Initials A.I. Nasser - This is Gonna Hurt 7/13/21
Flower - Miss Spelled - Morgana Best 7/22/21


3. Crocus - Cat in the Hat, The - Dr. Seuss 7/9/21
Spell Out
C
R Reaper: Aftermath - Jonathan Pongratz 7/28/21
O
C
U
S Sword Bearer - Teddy Jacobs 7/9/21

4. Daffodil - Dealing with Demons - Melissa Haag 5/27/21

5. Geranium
Author The King of Nightmare - A. Rogers 6/8/21
Spell-Out
G
E
R Redemption Lake - Susan Clayton-Goldner 5/24/21
A AWOL on the Appalachian Trail - David Miller 5/18/21
N
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6. Impatiens - If I Dream - K.M. Scott 7/2/21

7. Iris

8. Lilac - Louisiana Longshot - Jana Deleon 6/30/21
Author Initials Anina Collins - The Eleventh Hour 7/15/21
Spell Out
L
I Iain Rob Wright - Sam 5/7/21
L
A Aloof: Figuring Out Life with a God Who Hides - Tony Kriz 5/5/21
C Capri, Diane - Due Justice 7/6/21

9. Marigolds - Morik Origins - Melissa Haag 5/27/21
Author's Initials Dark Farm - Dean Raven 5/5/21
Spell-Out
M Man Eater - January James 6/24/21
A
R R.L. Stine - The Haunted Mask 5/21/21
I
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D Daughter, The - Sara Blaedel 7/16/21
S Sawyer Bennett - Wicked Favor 6/21/21

10. Pansy - Picture Frame, The - Iain Rob Wright 5/30/21

11. Poppy

12. Primrose

13. Snapdragons - Sanctuary 12 - T.W. Malpass 6/12/21

14. Snowdrop - Scorched Earth - Justin Bell 6/18/21

15. Tulip - Twisted Justice - Diane Capri 7/21/21
Spell Out
T Thomas Harris - The Silence of the Lambs 7/9/21
U
L
I
P

May Flowers.
Duration: 05/01/2021 - 07/31/2021

Goal: 20/20+
Crocus: 20 or more tasks.

Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

A. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
B. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
C. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
D. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers

1. Bluebell
D. The Book of Lost Names - Kristin Harmel - 05/22/21

2. Carnations
A. Hope Rides Again - Andrew Shaffer - 03/05/21
B. The Jane Austen Society - Natalie Jenner - 07/17/21

3. Crocus
A. She Could Fly, Vol. 2: The Lost Pilot - Christopher Cantwell - 07/22/2021

4. Daffodil
A. Second Foundation - Isaac Asimov - 05/04/21
B. Miss Spelled - Morgana Best - 06/05/21

5. Geranium
A. War of the Realms: Uncanny X-Men - Matthew Rosenberg - 05/19/21

6. Impatiens
A. Unusual Uses for Olive Oil - Alexander McCall Smith - 05/06/21

7. Iris
D. In Five Years - Rebecca Serle - 07/12/21

8. Lilac
A. shine your icy crown - Amanda Lovelace - 07/09/2021
B. Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies: And Other Rituals to Fix Your Life, from Someone Who's Been There - Tara Schuster - 05/27/21
D. The Lost Sisters - Holly Black - 06/07/21

9. Marigolds
A. Uncanny X-Men: Wolverine and Cyclops, Vol. 2 - Matthew Rosenberg - 06/27/21

10. Pansy

11. Poppy

12. Primrose
B. The Queen's Assassin - Melissa de la Cruz - 05/18/21
D. The Paris Library - Janet Skeslien Charles - 07/09/21

13. Snapdragons
A. Fortunately, the Milk - Neil Gaiman - 06/01/21
D. Szer'usz ​világ - Gyula Böszörményi - 05/11/21

14. Snowdrop
A. Az áruló - Duncan Shelley - 06/21/21
D. Shades of Magic Vol. 2: Night of Knives - V.E. Schwab - 06/15/21

15. Tulip
D. To Be Honest - Michael Leviton - 06/10/21

May Flowers.
Duration 3 Months from start date.
30/30

Levels
Impatiens: 05 - 10 tasks.
Daffodil: 11 - 19 tasks.
Crocus: 20 or more tasks.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
1. Bluebell Far Out Man: Tales of Life in the Counterculture by Eric Utne read 5/25/21
2. Carnations The X Ingredient by Roslyn Sinclair read 5/3/21
3. Crocus Hit the Road by Caroline B. Cooney read 5/21/21
4. Daffodil Birthday Pie Burial by Diana DuMont read 5/2/21
5. Geranium The Year of Fog by Michelle Richmond read 5/4/21
6. Impatiens Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia read 5/2/21
7. Iris Firefly Cloak by Sheri Reynolds read 6/11/21
8. Lilac The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis read 5/1/21
9. Marigolds The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe read 5/6/21
10. Pansy Lady of Devices by Shelley Adina read 6/13/21
11. Poppy Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras read 6/27/21
12. Primrose Twilight by Stephenie Meyer read 5/19/21
13. Snapdragons Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman read 5/5/21
14. Snowdrop The Rook by Daniel O'Malley read 5/17/21
15. Tulip Bed and Breakfast and Murder by Patti Larsen read 6/30/21

4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).
1. Bluebell Buttercream Bump Off by Jenn McKinlay read 5/7/21
2. Carnations The Case That Time Forgot by Tracy Barrett read 5/11/21
3. Crocus The Camel Club by David Baldacci read 5/18/21
4. Daffodil Do or Diner by Christine Wenger read 5/8/21
5. Geranium The Guest List by Lucy Foley read 5/20/21
6. Impatiens If It Bleeds by Stephen King read 5/24/21
7. Iris I Heard That Song Before by Mary Higgins Clark read 7/1/21
8. Lilac Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie read 5/13/21
9. Marigolds Me by Elton John read 5/12/21
10. Pansy Pepperoni Pizza Can Be Murder by Chris Cavender read 5/3/21
11. Poppy A Pizza To Die For by Chris Cavender read 5/4/21
12. Primrose The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde read 5/25/21
13. Snapdragons Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay read 5/2/21
14. Snowdrop Sugar and Vice by Eve Calder read 5/8/21
15. Tulip Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty read 5/10/21

In! Any book listed here has already been read***. FINISHED 07/18/2021***

C Crêpe Expectations
R A Room with a Roux
O Outfoxed
C Black ShipCarola Dunn
U Under Darkening Skies
S Bookman Dead Style

I Escape ArtistEd Ifkovic
R Rich People Problems
I Make Believe
S Superfluous Women

T That Night
U Under a Flaming Sky: The Great Hinckley Firestorm of 1894
L Dial M for Mousse
I Infinite
P Plum Pudding Murder

P Comic Sans Murder
R Reindeer Runes
I It Had to Be You
M Mistletoe and Murder
R Me & Patsy Kickin' Up Dust: My Friendship with Patsy Cline
O Cold Sassy Tree Olive Ann Burns
S Counselor: A Life at the Edge of History Theodore C. Sorensen
E Death by EspressoAlex Erickson

S A Spirited Tail
N Read on Arrival Nora Page
A Hercule Poirot and the Greenshore Folly Agatha Christie
P Pie Hard
D The Case of the Murdered MuckrakerCarola Dunn
R What the Hex?Rose Pressey
A Floral Depravity Beverly Allen
G Marlene C.W. Gortner
O Three TequilasTricia O'Malley
N Not Like the Movies

P Probable Paws
A Lana's War
N No Shoes, No Shirt, No Spells
S Silver Girl
Y You Have Arrived at Your Destination

B Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup
L A Good CountryLaleh Khadivi
U Unfaithful
E Zero SumBarry Eisler
B Better Luck Next Time
E The Winter CrownElizabeth Chadwick
L The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11
L A Mew To A Kill Leighann Dobbs

Welcome Chelsea, Ferenc, Carolyn, and Jennifer.

May 1-July 31

Levels
Crocus: 20 or more tasks.
22 Tasks Completed

The Flowers

1. Bluebell: First Letter in Flower
Brother Odd-Dean Koontz-6/22-🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

Flowers on Cover
The Matchmakers of Butternut Creek by Jane Myers Perrine-5/19-💙💙💙💙💙



2. Carnations: First Letter of Flower
The Cottingley Secret-Hazel Gaynor-6/2-🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

Flower on cover
Miss Julia Happily Ever After-Ann B. Ross-5/4-🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻


3. Crocus: Author's Initials
Curse of the Pogo Stick-Colin Cotterill-5/3-🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

Flowers on Cover:

4. Daffodil: First Letter of Flower
Dead Man's Ranson-Ellis Peters-5/20-🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀


Flowers on Cover:
Cupid's Curse-Kathi Daley-6/24-🌼🌼🌼🌼



5. Geranium: First Letter of Flower
The Girl from the Sea-Shalini Boland-5/16-💐💐💐

Flowers on Cover
Summer Desserts-Nora Roberts-5/4-💐💐💐💐


6. Impatiens: Author's Initials
Beloved-Toni Morrison-5/12/21-💛💛💛💛💛



7. Iris: Author's Initials
Portrait in Sepia-Isabel Allende-6/27-🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻


Flowers on Cover:


8. Lilac: Author's Initials
The Assassins of Rome-Caroline Lawrence-6/8-🌻🌻🌻🌻


First Letter of Flower
A Life Unexpected-Alison Ragsdale-6/12-🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹



9. Marigolds: Autthor's Initials
Eternal-Lisa Scottoline-5/6-🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻


First Letter of Flower
Malice in Maggody-Joan Hess-6/2-🥀🥀🥀


10. Pansy: First Letter of Flower
The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales-Virginia Hamilton-5/4-🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹


Flowers on Cover:

11. Poppy: First Letter of Flower

Author's Initials


12. Primrose: Author's Initials
The Lost Apothecary-Sarah Penner-5/16-💊💊💊💊💊


First Letter of Flower:
The Pearl Thief-Elizabeth Wein-6/24-💜💜💜💜💜


13. Snapdragons: Author's Initials
book:Dazzling Brightness|25065]-Roberta Gellis-5/10-🌟🌟🌟🌟

Flowers on Cover:

14. Snowdrop: Author's Initials
Whiter Than Snow-Sandra Dallas-5/25-💮💮💮💮💮

Flowers on Cover:

15. Tulip: First Letter of Flower
To Stand On My Own: The Polio Epidemic Diary of Noreen Robertson, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 1937-Barbara Haworth-Attard-5/3-🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Flower on Cover

Welcome Wanda

I'll try this one.

Rules:
1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers

1. Bluebell - As Old as Time by Liz Braswell 5/26 - author LB / flower on cover
2. Carnations - Cooking the Books by Chelsea Thomas 5/12 - author CT
3. Crocus - Circe by Madeline Miller 5/29 - title C
4. Daffodil - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams 5/17 - author DA
5. Geranium - Good Talk by Mira Jacob 6/11 - title G
6. Impatiens - Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman 7/11 - author NS
7. Iris - In the Name of the Kimberley by Edward Bramfeld 7/24 - title I
8. Lilac - Till Midnight by Aya Ling 5/20 - author AL
9. Marigolds - Maggie and the Black-Tie Affair by Barbara Cool Lee 6/2 - title M
10. Pansy - A Pie to Die for by Stacey Alabaster 6/25 - title P / author AS
11. Poppy - Poor Unfortunate Soul by Serena Valentino 7/28 - title P
12. Primrose - AESOP by Michele Packard 5/6 - author MP
13. Snapdragons - The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams 6/13 - author DA
14. Snowdrop - Scythe by Neal Shusterman 5/22 - title S / author NS
15. Tulip - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 6/17 - title T

May Flowers.
Duration 1st May - 31st July

Levels
Impatiens: 05 - 10 tasks.
Daffodil: 11 - 20 tasks.

2/11

Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers

1. Bluebell
2. Carnations
3. Crocus
4. Daffodil,
5. Geranium
6. Impatiens
Title - Izelpas by Laura Vinogradova 06.05.21
7. Iris
8. Lilac
9. Marigolds
10. Pansy
11. Poppy
12. Primrose
13. Snapdragons
14. Snowdrop
Initials - Jackaby by William Ritter 07.05.21
15. Tulip

May Flowers
May 1 - July 31, 2021

Level: Crocus: 20 or more tasks
Completed: 23/20+

Options:
Each option may be used once for each flower.
◼ Read a book with the author's initials (both first and last) in the flower name.
◼ Read a book with a flower on the cover. (doesn't have to be the exact flower).
◼ Spell out the flower. (don't use A, An, or The).
◼ Read a book whose title begins with the first letter of the flower. (don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers
1. Bluebell
Author initials - The Red Mother | Elizabeth Bear - Jul 3
Title - Brimstone Bound | Helen Harper - May 13

2. Carnations
Author initials - Biting Cold | Chloe Neill - Jun 5

3. Crocus
Flower on cover - Notes on Grief | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - Jul 23

4. Daffodil
Author initials - My Kind of People | Lisa Duffy - Jun 30
Title - Down London Road | Samantha Young - Jul 26

5. Geranium
Author initials - Hellbound Guilds & Other Misdirections | Annette Marie - Jun 23
Title - Good Girl, Bad Blood | Holly Jackson - Jul 14

6. Impatiens
Title - I Contain Multitudes | Ed Yong - May 31

7. Iris
Title - The Insiders | Tijan - May 11

8. Lilac
Flower on cover - A Lover's Discourse | Xiaolu Guo - Jul 27
Title - Louis | Jaymin Eve - Jul 24

9. Marigolds
Title - Midnight's Daughter | Karen Chance - May 27

10. Pansy
Title - Project Hail Mary | Andy Weir - Jun 13

11. Poppy
Spell Out
P: Patricia Briggs | Fair Game - May 9
O: The Offer | Becca Steele - May 6
P: Patricia Briggs | Dead Heat - Jun 18
P: Patricia Briggs | Burn Bright - Jul 19
Y: Samantha Young | Until Fountain Bridge - Jul 5

12. Primrose
Flower on cover - House of Hollow | Krystal Sutherland - Jun 14
Title - Passing | Nella Larsen - Jun 7

13. Snapdragons
Author initials - Runny Babbit: A Billy Sook | Shel Silverstein - Jul 27
Title - Songs for Ophelia | Theodora Goss - Jun 21

14. Snowdrop
Author initials - Hench | Natalie Walschots - May 4
Title - Strange Planet | Nathan W. Pyle - Jun 7

15. Tulip
Author initials - The Austen Playbook | Lucy Parker - Jun 10
Title - The Thin Man | Dashiell Hammett - Jul 22

Welcome Celia Buell, Dita and Elle

May Flowers
Duration 3 Months from start date
Crocus: 20 or more tasks.

Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers

1. Bluebell
1. Eric Blehm - Fearless: The Heroic Story of One Navy SEAL's Sacrifice in the Hunt for Osama Bin Laden and the Unwavering Devotion of the Woman Who Loved Him - 5/20
2.
4. Better Than People - 6/25

2. Carnations
1. Ana Ashley - How to Catch a Biker - 5/13
2.
4. Classified - 6/30

3. Crocus
1.
2.
4. Caulky - 5/18

4. Daffodil
1. Isla Olsen - Fake It 'til You Make Out - 5/19
2.
4. Danger Zone - 6/24

5. Geranium
1.
2.
4. Getaway Girl - 5/12

6. Impatiens
1. Anna Mehler Paperny - Hello I Want to Die Please Fix Me: Depression in the First Person - 5/27
2.
4.

7. Iris
1.
2.
4.

8. Lilac
1. Amy Lane - Super Sock Man - 6/17
2.
4. A Life Intercepted - 5/5

9. Marigolds
1. Lily Morton - Rule Breaker - 6/17
2.
4. Maybe Not - 6/30

10. Pansy
1. Abigail Pesta - The Girls: An All-American Town, a Predatory Doctor, and the Untold Story of the Gymnasts Who Brought Him Down - 5/5
2.
4. Persuasion - 5/28

11. Poppy
1.
2.
4. Power Plays & Straight A's - 5/6

12. Primrose
1. Carry On by Rainbow Rowell - 5/8
2.
4. Project Hero - 6/21

13. Snapdragons
1. Sara Ney - Hard Pass - 5/13
2.
4. Sanctuary Found - 6/20

14. Snowdrop
1. Daisy Prescott - Happy Trail - 6/5
2.
4.

15. Tulip
1.
2.
4. Trial by Fire - 5/9

May Flowers

Reserved for Spellout option

1. Bluebell
B
L
U
E
B
E
L
L
2. Carnations
C
A
R
N
A
T
I
O
N
S
3. Crocus
C
R
O
C
U
S
4. Daffodil
D
A
F
F: Fueled - 5/11
O
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5. Geranium
G
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R
A
N
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6. Impatiens
I
M
P
A
T
I
E: Enemy Within - 6/14
N
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7. Iris
I
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8. Lilac
L
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L
A
C
9. Marigolds
M
A: Acclamation - 6/4
R
I
G:
O
L: A Lethal Love - 6/6
D: Daryl Banner - Football Sundae - 5/23
S
10. Pansy
P
A: Angels Sing - 5/31
N
S
Y: Yanni's Story - 6/2
11. Poppy
P
O
P
P
Y
12. Primrose
P
R
I
M: Walter Moers - A Wild Ride Through the Night - 5/19
R
O
S
E: Ella Frank - Wedlocked - 5/30
13. Snapdragons
S
N
A: Anxious People - 5/23
P
D: Junot Díaz - This Is How You Lose Her - 5/17
R
A: K.K. Allen - Falling from Gravity - 5/3
G: Julie Garwood - The Wedding - 6/8
O
N
S
14. Snowdrop
S: Sarina Bowen - The Accidentals - 5/29
N: N.R. Walker - Through These Eyes - 6/2
O: The Opposite of Love - 6/13
W: What the Wind Knows - 5/2
D: Darien Cox - Victim of Love - 5/16
R: Roommate - 6/5
O: Only Dead on the Inside: A Parent's Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse - 5/11
P
15. Tulip
T: Tru Blue - 5/10
U
L: Learning to Feel - 5/1
I
P

Welcome Cyndee

May Flowers.
Duration 3 Months from start date.

Levels
Impatiens: 05 - 10 tasks.
Daffodil: 11 - 19 tasks.
Crocus: 20 or more tasks.

20/20
Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Carnations- Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, Vol. 4-Izumi Tsubaki 5/6
4. Daffodil- Fly Free: Skydragon 2-Anh Do 5/29
6. Impatiens- Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, Vol. 3-Izumi Tsubaki 5/6
9. Marigolds- Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, Vol. 2-Izumi Tsubaki 5/5
10. Pansy- SAKAMOTO DAYS 1-Yuto Suzuki 6/16
12. Primrose- One Piece: Skypeia 31-32-33, Vol. 11-Eiichiro Oda 5/6
13. Snapdragons- Robofight: E-Boy 2-Anh Do 6/4
15. Tulip- BEASTARS 6-Paru Itagaki 6/15

4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).
1. Bluebell- BTOOOM! 16-Junya Inoue 6/6
2. Carnations- The Cat in the Hat-Dr. Seuss 5/28
4. Daffodil- Dear Justyce-Nic Stone 5/7
5. Geranium- Goldie Vance Vol. 4-Hope Larson 5/29
6. Impatiens- I'll Fly Away-Rudy Francisco 5/2
7. Iris- The Invention of Hugo Cabret-Brian Selznick 5/13
8. Lilac- Lovesickness-Junji Ito 6/8
9. Marigolds- Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, Vol. 1-Izumi Tsubaki 5/5
10. Pansy- SAKAMOTO DAYS 2-Yuto Suzuki 6/16
13. Snapdragons- Soft Thorns Vol. II-bridgett devoue 6/8
14. Snowdrop- Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 3-James Tynion IV 6/11
15. Tulip- Tokyo Ghoul Jack -Sui Ishida 6/17

May Flowers.
Duration May 12, 2021 - August 11, 2021

Levels
Impatiens: 05 - 10 tasks.
Daffodil: 10 - 20 tasks.
Crocus: 20 or more tasks.

Completed: 22/21+

Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers

Author's Initials
1. Bluebell - Bookmarked for Death by Lorna Barrett - Completed: 6/10/2021
2. Carnations - There There by Tommy Orange - Completed: 6/28/2021
3. Crocus
4. Daffodil - Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay - Completed: 7/6/2021
5. Geranium - Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach - Completed: 6/12/2021
6. Impatiens - The Maidens by Alex Michaelides - Completed: 6/28/2021
7. Iris - Normal People by Sally Rooney - Completed: 6/23/2021
8. Lilac - Who Moved My Goat Cheese? by Lynn Cahoon - Completed: 6/1/2021
9. Marigolds - Death by Chocolate Malted Milkshake by Sarah Graves - Completed: 6/4/2021
10. Pansy
11. Poppy
12. Primrose - The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey by Salman Rushdie - Completed: 5/27/2021
13. Snapdragons - Montana Sky by Nora Roberts - Completed: 6/8/2021
14. Snowdrop - Under Currents by Nora Roberts - Completed: 7/8/2021
15. Tulip

Flowers on the Cover
1. Bluebell - The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman - Completed: 6/7/2021
2. Carnations - Chapter and Hearse by Lorna Barrett - Completed: 6/22/2021
3. Crocus
4. Daffodil
5. Geranium
6. Impatiens
7. Iris
8. Lilac
9. Marigolds
10. Pansy
11. Poppy
12. Primrose
13. Snapdragons
14. Snowdrop
15. Tulip


Starts With Same Letter
1. Bluebell - The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz - Completed: 6/8/2021
2. Carnations
3. Crocus - The Chain by Adrian McKinty - Completed: 6/20/2021
4. Daffodil
5. Geranium - The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter - Completed: 5/26/2021
6. Impatiens - I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara - Completed: 6/5/2021
7. Iris - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab - Completed: 6/9/2021
8. Lilac
9. Marigolds - Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid - Completed: 5/30/2021
10. Pansy - People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks - Completed: 5/28/2021
11. Poppy
12. Primrose
13. Snapdragons - Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay - Completed: 5/15/2021
14. Snowdrop - Shadows in Death by J.D. Robb - Completed: 5/26/2021
15. Tulip

Welcome Grace and Lex.

I'm in!

May Flowers
Duration 3 Months from start date.

05.15.21-08.14.21

Levels
Impatiens: 05 - 10 tasks.
Daffodil: 11 - 19 tasks.
Crocus: 20 or more tasks.

Level 2: 11-19 tasks
8/11

Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers

1. Bluebell Elizabeth Logan Murphy's Slaw 05.30.21 4 stars Author initials EL
2. Carnations The Creak on the Stairs Eva Björg Ægisdóttir 07.05.21 5 stars
3. Crocus The Cider Shop Rules Julie Anne Lindsey 07.17.21 4 stars
4. Daffodil
5. Geranium A Glimmer of a Clue Daryl Wood Gerber 06.26.21 4 stars Title G
6. Impatiens
7. Iris
8. Lilac
9. Marigolds Murder in a Scottish Garden Traci Hall 05.16.21 4 stars Tiltle M
10. Pansy
11. Poppy
12. Primrose
13. Snapdragons Robert Dugoni My Sister's Grave 05.29.21 5 stars Author initials RD
14. Snowdrop Denise Swanson Murder of a Stacked Librarian 06.08.214 stars Author initials DS
15. Tulip Tea & Treachery Vicki Delany 07.09.21 4 stars

Welcome Moondance.

Finished at Daffodil

May Flowers
May 1, 2021-July 31, 2021
20/20

Levels
Daffodil: 10 - 20 tasks.
Crocus: 20 or more tasks.

Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers
1. Bluebell
First letter of title-Barkers, Birthdays and Murder Allyssa Mirry 5/20/21

2. Carnations
First letter of title-The Chocolate Cat Caper JoAnna Carl 5/16/21
Author initials CT-A New Leash on Life Chelsea Thomas 5/27/21

3. Crocus
First letter of title-Claws of Justice Emmie Lyn 5/13/21
Author initials CC-Follow the Cat: Phantom Feline Mystery Cherie Carol 5/26/21

4. Daffodil
Author initials DD-The Case of the Confused Canine Donna Doyle 5/10/21

5. Geranium
Author initials EG-Deadly Ever After Eva Gates 5/14/21

6. Impatiens
Author initials EA-Murder in the Reading Room Ellery Adams 5/14/21

7. Iris
First letter of title-Insects, Ivy & Investgations Tonya Kappes 5/4/21

8. Lilac
Author initials LC-Egg Shooters Laura Childs 5/1/21

9. Marigolds
First letter of title-The Magician Vickie Carroll 5/5/21
Author initials AG-Peaches and Schemes Anna Gerard 5/17/21

10. Pansy
First letter of title-A Page of Murder Penny Brooke 5/5/21

11. Poppy
First letter of title-Peril in the Pines Sharyn Bradford Lunn 5/2/21

12. Primrose
First letter of title-Paws for Concern Amy Hueston 5/7/21
Author initials RP-Chocolate Cherry Murder Rosie A. Point 5/18/21

13. Snapdragons
First letter of title-Strawberry Cake and Corpses Patti Benning 5/3/21
Author initials-DG
Four Cuts Too Many Debra H. Goldstein 5/25/21

14. Snowdrop
Author initials RP-Mint Murder Rosie A. Point 5/8/21

15. Tulip
First letter of title-Three Treats Too Many Debra H. Goldstein 5/6/21

Congrats Tari

May Flowers

Completed 21/20+ Crocus: 20 or more tasks.

Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers

1. Bluebell

✔️title letter - Blade of Darkness by Dianne Duvall - 02/06/2021

2. Carnations

✔️author - Legacy by Nora Roberts - 04/06/2021

3. Crocus

✔️title letter - Claimed By The Vikens by Grace Goodwin - 17/06/2021

✔️author - Deep in the Valley by Robyn Carr - 28/06/2021

4. Daffodil

✔️author - Sacrifice of Darkness by Alexandra Ivy - 29/06/2021

✔️D - Night Unbound by Dianne Duvall - 30/05/2021
✔️A - Awaken the Darkness by Dianne Duvall - 03/06/2021
✔️F - Under Pressure by Lori Foster - 01/06/2021
✔️F - Fighting For Their Mate by Grace Goodwin - 16/06/2021
✔️O - On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn - 02/06/2021
✔️D - Death of Darkness by Dianne Duvall - 05/06/2021
✔️I - Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione - 11/06/2021
✔️L - Taming a Bear by Eve Langlais - 09/06/2021



5. Geranium

✔️ author - Until Talon by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 17/06/2021

6. Impatiens

✔️author - Under the Table by Stephanie Evanovich - 08/06/2021

7. Iris

✔️title letter - The Intended Victim by Alexandra Ivy - 29/06/2021

8. Lilac

✔️title letter - Lady Osbaldestone's Christmas Intrigue by Stephanie Laurens - 31/05/2021

✔️author - Darkness Betrayed by Alexandra Ivy - 30/06/2021

9. Marigolds

✔️title letter - Moonshadow by Thea Harrison - 19/06/2021

✔️author - Until Friday Night by Abbi Glines - 03/07/2021

10. Pansy

✔️title letter - Phantom Embrace by Dianne Duvall - 30/05/2021

11. Poppy

✔️title letter - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione - 09/06/2021

12. Primrose

✔️title letter - The Princess Knight by G.A. Aiken - 24/06/2021

✔️P - Pack's Promise by Julie Trettel - 25/06/2021
✔️R - The Summer That Made Us by Robyn Carr - 23/06/2021
✔️I - Sin Undone by Larissa Ione - 16/06/2021
✔️M - Single Dad Seeks Juliet by Max Monroe - 23/06/2021
✔️R - Just Over the Mountain by Robyn Carr - 01/07/2021
✔️O -Off the Record by Sawyer Bennett - 10/06/2021
✔️S - Off Course by Sawyer Bennett - 11/06/2021
✔️E - Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione - 15/06/2021



13. Snapdragons

✔️title letter - Shadows Strike by Dianne Duvall - 01/06/2021

✔️author - The Perfect Rake by Anne Gracie - 24/06/2021

14. Snowdrop

✔️title letter - Strong, Silent Cowboy by Lora Leigh - 01/06/2021

15. Tulip

✔️author - - Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione - 12/06/2021

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Challenge Rules

*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

Genevieve wrote: "Congrats Tari"

Thanks, Genevieve!

Welcome Christine

Finished!

May Flowers.
Duration 5/1/21 - 7/31/21

Levels
Daffodil: 10 - 20 tasks.

11 tasks completed

Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers

1. Bluebell
A Bite to Remember by Lynsay Sands 5/27/21

2. Carnations
Agatha Christie - The Big Four 6/4/21

4. Daffodil,
Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris 6/4/21

5. Geranium
Ghost On Duty by J.D. Winters 5/3/21

7. Iris
I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley 5/15/21

8. Lilac
Lara Adrian - Veil of Midnight 5/28/21

9. Marigolds
Deanna Richmond - Born Of Sin 5/6/21

10. Pansy
Nathaniel Philbrick - Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution 5/24/21

12. Primrose
Paige Shelton - Farm Fresh Murder 6/8/21

13. Snapdragons
The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient by William B. Irvine 6/13/21

15. Tulip
Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War that Changed American History by Brian Kilmeade 5/12/21

Congrats Bonita.

May Flowers.
Duration 3 Months from start date.

Levels
Impatiens: 05 - 10 tasks.
Daffodil: 11 - 19 tasks.
Crocus: 20 or more tasks.

20/20

FINISHED

Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Carnations- Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, Vol. 4-Izumi Tsubaki 5/6
4. Daffodil- Fly Free: Skydragon 2-Anh Do 5/29
6. Impatiens- Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, Vol. 3-Izumi Tsubaki 5/6
9. Marigolds- Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, Vol. 2-Izumi Tsubaki 5/5
10. Pansy- SAKAMOTO DAYS 1-Yuto Suzuki 6/16
12. Primrose- One Piece: Skypeia 31-32-33, Vol. 11-Eiichiro Oda 5/6
13. Snapdragons- Robofight: E-Boy 2-Anh Do 6/4
15. Tulip- BEASTARS 6-Paru Itagaki 6/15

4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).
1. Bluebell- BTOOOM! 16-Junya Inoue 6/6
2. Carnations- The Cat in the Hat-Dr. Seuss 5/28
4. Daffodil- Dear Justyce-Nic Stone 5/7
5. Geranium- Goldie Vance Vol. 4-Hope Larson 5/29
6. Impatiens- I'll Fly Away-Rudy Francisco 5/2
7. Iris- The Invention of Hugo Cabret-Brian Selznick 5/13
8. Lilac- Lovesickness-Junji Ito 6/8
9. Marigolds- Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, Vol. 1-Izumi Tsubaki 5/5
10. Pansy- SAKAMOTO DAYS 2-Yuto Suzuki 6/16
13. Snapdragons- Soft Thorns Vol. II-bridgett devoue 6/8
14. Snowdrop- Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 3-James Tynion IV 6/11
15. Tulip- Tokyo Ghoul Jack -Sui Ishida 6/17

Congrats Grace

FINISHED
May Flowers
Duration April 27-June 23, 2021.
Daffodil: 10 - 20 tasks.
15/10-20

The Flowers
1. Bluebell: Title
Before We Were Strangers Brenda Novak 5/7/21
2. Carnations: Author's Initials
The Seaside Cafe Rochelle Alers 5/6/2
3. Crocus: Title
Crossing The Line Kay Stockham 5/14/21
4. Daffodil: Title
Driven to Distraction Lori Foster 5/20/21
5. Geranium: Author's Initials
The Kindred Spirits Supper Club Amy E. Reichert 5/21/21
6. Impatiens: Author's Initials
Lucky's Beach Shelley Noble 5/13/21
7. Iris: Title
If I Should Die Allison Brennan 5/24/21
8. Lilac: Title
Loving You: A Small Town Second Chance Romance Leah Busboom 5/17/21
9. Marigolds: Author's Initials
Home to the Harbor: A Novel Lee Tobin McClain 5/2/21
10. Pansy: Title
Pipe Dreams Sarina Bowen 6/9/21
11. Poppy: Title
Petal Plucker Iris Morland 6/23/21
12. Primrose: Author's Initials
Emily March Lover's Leap
4/29/21
13. Snapdragons: Author's Initials
Susan Sands Forever, Alabama 4/30/21
14. Snowdrop: Title
Silver Girl Elin Hilderbrand 5/29/21
15. Tulip: Cover
The Wedding At Seagrove Rachel Hanna 5/11/21

Congrats JoAnne.

Challenge Completed -Crocus-22 Tasks
May 1-July 31

Levels
Crocus: 20 or more tasks.
22 Tasks Completed

The Flowers

1. Bluebell: First Letter in Flower
Brother Odd-Dean Koontz-6/22-🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

Flowers on Cover
The Matchmakers of Butternut Creek by Jane Myers Perrine-5/19-💙💙💙💙💙



2. Carnations: First Letter of Flower
The Cottingley Secret-Hazel Gaynor-6/2-🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

Flower on cover
Miss Julia Happily Ever After-Ann B. Ross-5/4-🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻


3. Crocus: Author's Initials
Curse of the Pogo Stick-Colin Cotterill-5/3-🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

Flowers on Cover:

4. Daffodil: First Letter of Flower
Dead Man's Ranson-Ellis Peters-5/20-🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀


Flowers on Cover:
Cupid's Curse-Kathi Daley-6/24-🌼🌼🌼🌼



5. Geranium: First Letter of Flower
The Girl from the Sea-Shalini Boland-5/16-💐💐💐

Flowers on Cover
Summer Desserts-Nora Roberts-5/4-💐💐💐💐


6. Impatiens: Author's Initials
Beloved-Toni Morrison-5/12/21-💛💛💛💛💛



7. Iris: Author's Initials
Portrait in Sepia-Isabel Allende-6/27-🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻


Flowers on Cover:


8. Lilac: Author's Initials
The Assassins of Rome-Caroline Lawrence-6/8-🌻🌻🌻🌻


First Letter of Flower
A Life Unexpected-Alison Ragsdale-6/12-🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹



9. Marigolds: Autthor's Initials
Eternal-Lisa Scottoline-5/6-🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻


First Letter of Flower
Malice in Maggody-Joan Hess-6/2-🥀🥀🥀


10. Pansy: First Letter of Flower
The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales-Virginia Hamilton-5/4-🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹


Flowers on Cover:

11. Poppy: First Letter of Flower

Author's Initials


12. Primrose: Author's Initials
The Lost Apothecary-Sarah Penner-5/16-💊💊💊💊💊


First Letter of Flower:
The Pearl Thief-Elizabeth Wein-6/24-💜💜💜💜💜


13. Snapdragons: Author's Initials
book:Dazzling Brightness|25065]-Roberta Gellis-5/10-🌟🌟🌟🌟

Flowers on Cover:

14. Snowdrop: Author's Initials
Whiter Than Snow-Sandra Dallas-5/25-💮💮💮💮💮

Flowers on Cover:

15. Tulip: First Letter of Flower
To Stand On My Own: The Polio Epidemic Diary of Noreen Robertson, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 1937-Barbara Haworth-Attard-5/3-🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Flower on Cover

Congrats Wanda

Completed.

May Flowers

Completed 21/20+ Crocus: 20 or more tasks.

Each option may be used once for each flower. The options are.

1. Read a book with the authors initials both first and last in the name of the flower.
2. Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Does not have to be the exact flower).
3. Spell out the flower. (Don't use A, An, or The).
4. Read a book that the first letter of the title starts with the first letter of the flower. (Don't use A, An or The).

The Flowers

1. Bluebell

✔️title letter - Blade of Darkness by Dianne Duvall - 02/06/2021

2. Carnations

✔️author - Legacy by Nora Roberts - 04/06/2021

3. Crocus

✔️title letter - Claimed By The Vikens by Grace Goodwin - 17/06/2021

✔️author - Deep in the Valley by Robyn Carr - 28/06/2021

4. Daffodil

✔️author - Sacrifice of Darkness by Alexandra Ivy - 29/06/2021

✔️D - Night Unbound by Dianne Duvall - 30/05/2021
✔️A - Awaken the Darkness by Dianne Duvall - 03/06/2021
✔️F - Under Pressure by Lori Foster - 01/06/2021
✔️F - Fighting For Their Mate by Grace Goodwin - 16/06/2021
✔️O - On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn - 02/06/2021
✔️D - Death of Darkness by Dianne Duvall - 05/06/2021
✔️I - Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione - 11/06/2021
✔️L - Taming a Bear by Eve Langlais - 09/06/2021



5. Geranium

✔️ author - Until Talon by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 17/06/2021

6. Impatiens

✔️author - Under the Table by Stephanie Evanovich - 08/06/2021

7. Iris

✔️title letter - The Intended Victim by Alexandra Ivy - 29/06/2021

8. Lilac

✔️title letter - Lady Osbaldestone's Christmas Intrigue by Stephanie Laurens - 31/05/2021

✔️author - Darkness Betrayed by Alexandra Ivy - 30/06/2021

9. Marigolds

✔️title letter - Moonshadow by Thea Harrison - 19/06/2021

✔️author - Until Friday Night by Abbi Glines - 03/07/2021

10. Pansy

✔️title letter - Phantom Embrace by Dianne Duvall - 30/05/2021

11. Poppy

✔️title letter - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione - 09/06/2021

12. Primrose

✔️title letter - The Princess Knight by G.A. Aiken - 24/06/2021

✔️P - Pack's Promise by Julie Trettel - 25/06/2021
✔️R - The Summer That Made Us by Robyn Carr - 23/06/2021
✔️I - Sin Undone by Larissa Ione - 16/06/2021
✔️M - Single Dad Seeks Juliet by Max Monroe - 23/06/2021
✔️R - Just Over the Mountain by Robyn Carr - 01/07/2021
✔️O -Off the Record by Sawyer Bennett - 10/06/2021
✔️S - Off Course by Sawyer Bennett - 11/06/2021
✔️E - Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione - 15/06/2021



13. Snapdragons

✔️title letter - Shadows Strike by Dianne Duvall - 01/06/2021

✔️author - The Perfect Rake by Anne Gracie - 24/06/2021

14. Snowdrop

✔️title letter - Strong, Silent Cowboy by Lora Leigh - 01/06/2021

15. Tulip

✔️author - - Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione - 12/06/2021

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Challenge Rules

*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.