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Object: The aim of the challenge is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter. A special badge is given to the winner.

Read books for the tasks listed below. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task PLUS an additional 2 points for each bonus task. The book must work for the task and the bonus to receive the 2 extra points.

Please keep a record of your points total at the top of your post.



Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Summer Lovin': 31+ points


TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.

2. Read a book set in the summer.

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.


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Challenge Rules
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*Re-reads are allowed.
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Olivermagnus FINISHED - 77

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Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 19, 2022
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
Read: 130/31+


TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.
1 - June 23, 2020 Secrets of the World's Worst Matchmaker Piper Rayne 6/27/22
3 - July 2nd 2022 Inheriting Trouble E.C. Land 7/8/22
3 - July 3rd 2022 BIG BURLY HUNK: A Curvy Girl, Age Gap Romance Erin Havoc 7/11/22
1 - Aug 28, 2019 Defending Dakota Elsie Davis 7/31/22
3 - July 5th 2022 Gage Sawyer Bennett 8/1/22
3 - July 12th 2022 Sugar and Salt Susan Wiggs 8/2/22
1 - Sept 12, 2017 Always You Roxie Noir 8/7/22
3 - June 28, 2022 The Measure Nikki Erlick 8/14/22
3 - July 12, 2022 My Scorned Best Friend Piper Rayne 8/18/22
1 - August 18th 2017 In This Moment Elena Aitken 8/28/22
3 - August 23rd 2022 Soul Taken Patricia Briggs 9/6/22
3 - August 23rd 2022 My Fake Fiancé Piper Rayne 9/7/22
3 - July 5, 2022 The Hidden One Linda Castillo 9/17/22
3 - September 6, 2022 Final Heir Faith Hunter 9/18/22

2. Read a book set in the summer.
1 - Salt Bay Sunrise Juliet Brilee 7/15/22
1 - Only For A Moment Elena Aitken 8/21/22
1 - Beastly Book of Spells Nyx Halliwell 8/26/22

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)
3 - Red Hot Mama Reagan McDaniels 7/13/22
3 - The Hotel Nantucket Elin Hilderbrand 7/20/22
1 - Just This Once J.H. Croix 7/26/22
1 - Headstrong Eden Finley 7/27/22
1 - The Shop on Royal Street Karen White 8/30/22

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)
3 - Summer on the Island Brenda Novak 6/23/22
3 - Summer Love Nancy Thayer 6/24/22
3 - Summer Island Shelley Noble 6/25/22
3 - An Invincible Summer Mariah Stewart 6/26/22
3 - Summer Island Book Club Ciara Knight 6/28/22
3 - Summer Island Sisters Ciara Knight 6/29/22
3 - Summer Island Hope Ciara Knight 7/9/22
3 - The Forever Summer Jamie Brenner 8/6/22
3 - The Summer Job Lizzy Dent 8/11/22
3 - Beach House Summer Sarah Morgan 8/19/22
3 - Summer on Lovers' Island Donna Alward 8/23/22
3 - Second Chance Summer Kait Nolan 8/24/22
1 - Love on Beach Avenue Jennifer Probst 9/11/22
3 - Summer Longing Jamie Brenner 9/12/22

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover
1 - The Friendship Pact Jill Shalvis 7/1/22
1- The Somerset Girls Lori Foster 7/7/22
3 - Goodbye Again Mariah Stewart 7/22/22
1 - The Color of a Promise Julianne MacLean 7/28/22
1 - Love on the Lake Helena Hunting 7/29/22

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
1 - Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone Diana Gabaldon 6/22/22
1 - After Care L.B. Dunbar 7/6/22
1 - The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally Jason Fung 9/15/22

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.
1 - Chasing Shadows Karen Harper 9/5/22

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.
1 - Rules for Dating Your Ex Piper Rayne 7/4/22
1 - Yearn Reagan McDaniels 7/17/22
1 - All the Best Lies Joanna Schaffhausen 8/8/22

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)
1 - Plum Island Nelson DeMille 7/25/22

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.
1 - Need Reagan McDaniels 7/16/22 (Deja Brew #2)


11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)
1- Wife in Disguise Susan Mallery 7/5/22

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
1 - (author) Love Next Door Helena Hunting 7/24/22

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover
1- Never Enough Roxie Noir 7/2/22

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)
1 - Another One Bites the Crust Ellie Alexander 7/18/22
1 - One More Moment Elena Aitken 8/22/22

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.
1 - Love at Last J.H. Croix 7/12/22
1 - Crowbones Anne Bishop 8/9/22
1 - Fake Fiancée (For Now) Penny Wylder 8/10/22

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)
1 - Falling for my Brother's Best Friend Piper Rayne 6/23/22
1 - The Book Woman's Daughter Kim Michele Richardson 7/23/22
1 - Last Breath Rachel Caine 8/15/22
1 - The Blessing Way Tony Hillerman 8/16/22
1 - Forever Ink Carrie Ann Ryan 8/17/22
1 - Next to Me Jodi Watters 9/2/22

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.
1 - Want Reagan McDaniels 7/14/22

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover
1 - Operation Bailey Wedding Piper Rayne 6/22/22
1 - Taking the Leap Kristen Ashley 6/30/22
1- Winning my Best Friend's Girl Piper Rayne 7/3/22
1 - True Dead Faith Hunter 7/10/22
1 - Daring Dreamer Kirsten Osbourne 7/21/22
1 - Blue Hawaiian Carla Luna 8/3/22
1 - Wrong then Right Jodi Watters 9/3/22
3 - Marry and Bright Laura Durham 9/14/22

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
1 - Rocky Mountain Romance Vivian Arend 8/18/22
1 - Every Waking Hour Joanna Schaffhausen 8/27/22
1 - Spells for the Dead Faith Hunter 9/9/22

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

~Levels~
Summer Lovin': 31+ points

Points : 36
COMPLETED!


TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.
Murder Is No Picnic by Amy Pershing 7/31/2022
Pub'd 7/7/2022

2. Read a book set in the summer.

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)
Hot Shot by Fern Michaels 7/18/2022

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)
One Summer by David Baldacci 7/13/2022

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover
Our Last Days in Barcelona by Chanel Cleeton 8/5/2022


6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
The Tourist Attraction by Sarah Morganthaler 6/29/2022
Red, white, and blue!

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.
We Were the Mulvaneys by Carol Joyce Oates 7/4/2022

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)
Into the Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes 7/31/2022

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)
Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts 7/21/2022
Evan plays tennis with his sister.

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover
Paw and Order by Spencer Quinn 8/1/2022


14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)
Four Ways to Wear a Dress by Gillian Libby 8/5/2022

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover
A Murderous Yarn by Monica Ferris 7/8/2022
vintage convertible!


16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.
The Last Laugh by Lynn Freed 7/12/2022


17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)
Dubliners by James Joyce 6/24/2022
Ireland -- bonus, Ireland is an island!

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover
A July Bride by Beth Wiseman 7/6/2022


20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Unraveled Sleeve by Monica Ferris 7/6/2022


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I’m FINISHED!!!
Reading The Seasons - Summer PART ONE
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022
Summer Lovin': 31+ points

Read: 182/31+

Part One Points: 92
Part Two Points: 90
Total Points: 182

TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (11 points)
The Beautiful Mystery Louise Penny (Pub. July 3, 2013) 06/29/22
The Long Way Home Louise Penny (Pub. August 14, 2014) 07/04/22
A Great Reckoning Louise Penny (August 30, 2016) 07/11/22
Plainly Murder Isabella Alan (August 6, 2013) 07/21/22
Glass Houses Louise Penny (Pub. Aug. 29, 2017) 07/22/22
Bookish and the Beast Ashley Poston n (August 4, 2020) 08/04/22
A Better Man Louise Penny (Pub. Aug. 27, 2019) 08/07/22
Several People Are Typing Calvin Kasulke (Aug. 31, 2021)8/08/22
Love Letters Debbie Macomber (Aug. 12, 2014) 08/10/22
All the Devils Are Here Louise Penny (Sept. 1, 2020) 08/13/22
The Madness of Crowds Louise Penny (Aug. 24, 2021) 08/17/22

(Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published. (27 points)
Below Zero Ali Hazelwood (July 5, 2022) 08/05/22
More Than You'll Ever Know Katie Gutierrez (July 7, 2022) 08/07/22
The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Jamie Ford (Aug. 2, 2022) 08/11/22
The Bodyguard Katherine Center (July 19, 2022) 09/03/22
Uncharted Waters Sally Hepworth (Aug. 31, 2022) 09/04/22
The It Girl Ruth Ware (July 12, 2022) 09/04/22
The Measure Nikki Erlick (June 28, 2022) 09/15/22
I'm Glad My Mom Died Jennette McCurdy (August 9, 2022) 09/19/22
The Fortunes of Jaded Women Carolyn Huynh (September 6, 2022) 09/21/22

2. Read a book set in the summer.
Girl in Ice Erica Ferencik (The Arctic station is only accessible in the summer) 07/17/22
What If It's Us Becky Albertalli (The Seuss family are in NYC for the summer) 08/19/22

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (13 points)
Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating Christina Lauren 06/22/22
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope William Kamkwamba 06/30/22
The Dead Romantics Ashley Poston 07/17/22
The Family Next Door Sally Hepworth 07/19/22
This Time Tomorrow Emma Straub 07/19/22
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience Brené Brown 08/01/22
More Happy Than Not Adam Silvera 08/20/22
Here's to Us Becky Albertalli 08/22/22
A Kitten Called Holly Helen Peters 08/27/22
The Other Einstein Marie Benedict 08/28/22
The Candy House Jennifer Egan 09/01/22
The Under Dog and Other Stories Agatha Christie 09/05/22
Life's Too Short Abby Jimenez 09/15/22

(Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc) (3 points)
Hot Dog Horrors: A Felicia's Food Truck One Hour Mystery Celia Kinsey 07/08/22

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (2 points)
The Swimmers Julie Otsuka 07/02/22
Homicide and Halo-Halo Mia P. Manansala (Halo-Halo is an iced dessert) 07/06/22

(Bonus: SUMMER in the title) (3 points)
Summer of '79: A Summer of '69 Story Elin Hilderbrand 07/10/22

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (6 points)
The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper Phaedra Patrick (travel) 07/05/22
Melissa Alex Gino (June is Pride month) 07/04/22
Hamburger Heist Celia Kinsey (food truck) 07/08/22
The First Husband Laura Dave 07/10/22
Part of Your World Abby Jimenez 09/04/22
Murder, Plainly Read Isabella Alan 09/06/22

(Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover (3 points)
Diving in Gretchen Galway 09/22/22

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover.
Beloved Toni Morrison (3 points) 07/07/22
Death by Dumpling Vivien Chien 07/10/22
[[book:D is for Deadbeat|64857] Sue Grafton 07/22/22

(Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover (6 points)
The Westing Game Ellen Raskin 07/04/22
The Homewreckers Mary Kay Andrews 07/18/22

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing. (1 point)
LaRose Louise Erdrich (page 23 “. . . so again he went fishing .”) 06/23/22

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father. (5 points)
What Happened to the Bennetts Lisa Scottoline (Jason is first and foremost a father) 07/13/22
A Visit from the Goon Squad Jennifer Egan (Bennie Salazar) 07/21/22
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button F. Scott Fitzgerald (Benjamin’s son is Roscoe) 08/07/22
Murder, Served Simply Isabella Alan (Mitchell is a father) 08/26/22
Biloxi Mary Miller (Louis is a father) 08/30/22

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (1 point)
Better Than the Movies Lynn Painter (Elizabeth Buxbaum) 08/28/22

(Bonus: also set in England) (6 points)
Bloomsbury Girls Natalie Jenner (Lady Browning is the head of Princess Elizabeth’s staff) 07/07/22
The Windsor Knot S.J. Bennett (Queen Elizabeth II) 09/11/22
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READING THE SEASONS - SUMMER PART TWO

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.
The Princess and the Fangirl Ashley Poston 08/02/22
Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead Elle Cosimano 08/22/22
The Happy Ever After Playlist Abby Jimenez 09/29/22
Stuck with You Ali Hazelwood 09/01/22

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (7 points)
Enjoy the View Sarah Morgenthaler (mountain climbing) 07/12/22
Adult Assembly Required Abbi Waxman (Laura and Bob went swimming) 07/15/22
Rules of Civility Amor Towles (Wallace teaches Kate how to shoot) 07/29/22
The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family Ron Howard (the Howard brothers played baseball) 08/03/22
The Ex Talk Rachel Lynn Solomon (Shay and Dominic go hiking) 08/09/22
The Blind Side Michael Lewis (football) 09/04/22
Recipe for Persuasion Sonali Dev (Rico and Asha both play soccer) 09/18/22

(Bonus: The sport is tennis) (3 points)
Baby Proof Emily Giffin (Claudia and Richard play tennis) 07/25/22

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author. (3 points)
How the Light Gets In Louise Penny (Quebec) 07/01/22
The Nature of the Beast Louise Penny 07/07/22
Station Eleven Emily St. John Mandel (Ontario) 08/16/22

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (6 points)
Felix Ever After Kacen Callender 07/04/22
Weather Girl Rachel Lynn Solomon (Seattle) 07/24/22
Out of My Mind Sharon M. Draper (Ohio) 08/22/22
West with Giraffes Lynda Rutledge (across the country) 08/26/22
Finding Me Viola Davis (Baltimore & California) 08/27/22
Fangirl Rainbow Rowell (Nebraska) 09/02/22

(Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover (3 points)
Our Flag Carl Memling 09/12/22

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title.
Twice in a Blue Moon Christina Lauren 07/06/22
Five Little Pigs Agatha Christie 09/06/22

(Bonus: The number 4 in the title) (3 points)
Four Aunties and a Wedding Jesse Q. Sutanto 07/27/22

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover (2 points)
Meant to Be Emily Giffin 07/13/22
Geekerella Ashley Poston 08/01/22

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation. (5 points)
The Tourist Attraction Sarah Morgenthaler (Zoey takes a vacation to Alaska from Illinois) 07/02/22
The Mother-in-Law Sally Hepworth (Ollie and Lucy take their kids on holiday to his in-laws beach house.) 07/12/22
French Braid Anne Tyler (The Garrett family goes on vacation) 08/12/22
My Cousin Rachel Daphne du Maurier (Ambrose takes a vacation to Italy) 08/27/22
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life. Samantha Irby (Samantha and her partner take a vacation to Nashville) 09/15/22

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (8 points)
On Mystic Lake Kristin Hannah (Olympic Peninsula) 07/14/22
Send for Me Lauren Fox (Germany and Wisconsin) 07/22/22
Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors Sonali Dev (San Francisco) 08/03/22
The Deal of a Lifetime Fredrik Backman (Sweden) 08/03/22
Oh My Goddess!, Volume 1 Kosuke Fujishima (Japan) 08/04/22
Counterfeit Kirstin Chen (China and California) 08/04/22
Narwhal's School of Awesomeness Ben Clanton (Under the sea) 08/17/22
It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider Jim Henson (Maryland, New York, London) 09/20/22

(Bonus: Set on an island) (30 points)
The Million Dollar Bond Robbery: a Hercule Poirot Short Story Agatha Christie (Great Britain) 06/25/22
Sorrow and Bliss Meg Mason (Great Britain) 06/25/22
Invisible Girl Lisa Jewell (Great Britain) 06/26/22
The Messy Lives of Book People Phaedra Patrick (Great Britain) 06/28/22
The Break Up Charlotte Barnes (Great Britain) 07/13/22
Radio Silence Alice Oseman (Great Britain) 07/16/22
Fifty Words for Rain Asha Lemmie (Japan) 07/21/22
Poirot Investigates Agatha Christie (Great Britain) 07/31/22
Happy New Year-Baby! Masami Hoshino (Japan) 08/17/22
The Good Sister Sally Hepworth (Australia) 08/30/22

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal. (2 points)
Marrying the Ketchups Jennifer Close (p. 250 “. . . the whole family was at a barbecue . . . ) 06/27/22
Pizza Pie Puzzler: A Felicia's Food Truck One Hour Mystery Celia Kinsey (Food Truck) 07/08/22

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (3 points)
My Own Two Feet Beverly Cleary (Beverly was Virginia’s bridesmaid) 06/24/22
The No-Show Beth O'Leary (Jane was stood up at a wedding) 06/26/22
The Friend Zone Abby Jimenez (Kristen and Josh marry) 07/20/22

(Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover (6 points)
The Pursuit of Love Nancy Mitford (Linda Radlett had a large wedding) 06/21/22
Without a Hitch Mary Hollis Huddleston 07/09/22

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER. 3 points)
The Maid Nita Prose 06/21/22
Mistletoe and Mr. Right Sarah Morgenthaler 07/03/22
Under One Roof Ali Hazelwood 08/05/22

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

~Level~
Summer Lovin': 31+ points

30/30 Completed. 56pts. Finished


TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.3+3+3+3+3=15pts.
7/21/22:Get Tragic-Lani Lynn Vale 7/21/22
7/26/22:Garnet Flats-Devney Perry 8/01/22
7/26/22:Happy Death Day-Lisa Renee Jones 8/11/22
8/16/22:Code Name: Omega-Sawyer Bennett 8/18/22
8/16/22:The Close-Up-Kennedy Ryan 8/26/22

2. Read a book set in the summer. 1pt.
One Summer in Santorini-Sandy Barker 7/11/22

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title). 3+3=6pts.
Every Summer After-Carley Fortune 9/03/22
One Italian Summer-Rebecca Serle 9/05/22

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover. 3pts.
People We Meet on Vacation-Emily Henry 7/05/22


6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover. 3pts.
Cyn & the Peanut Butter Cup-Pru Warren 7/09/22


7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing. 1pt.
(Winter and Autumn)
Winter's Storm-Mary Stone 8/01/22

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father. 1pt.
The House that Jack Built-Willow Rose 8/28/22

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England). 1pt.
Elizabeth Baker:She Can Run-Melinda Leigh 8/17/22

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy. 1pt.
(The VIP Room)
Tainted-Jamie Begley 9/11/22

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis). 1pt.
Resisting Roots-Audrey Carlan 8/20/22

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author. 1+1=2pts.
(Vancouver Island and Canadian author)
Dangerous Waters-Toni Anderson 7/08/22
(Canadian Author)
Natasha Madison-Mine To Hold 8/17/22

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. 1pt.
The Boyfriend Project-Farrah Rochon 7/16/22

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title). 3+1=4pts.
Girl Four: Lured-Molly Black 8/04/22
The Girl in Room 16-Eva Sparks 8/19/22

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island). 3pts.
Bahamas:Vacation in Paradise-Megan Jacobs 8/10/22

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue picnic meal. 1pt.
Hidden Waters-Catherine Cowles 6/23/22

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover. 3+3=6pts.
Love at First Sight-Kelly Elliott 7/10/22
Delicate Promises-Kelly Elliott 8/28/22


20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER. 1+1+1+1+1+1=6pts.
Reckless Truths-Autumn Jones Lake 7/20/22
Murder Board-Brian Christopher Shea 8/06/22
Until Death-Delaney Diamond 8/07/22
Stiff Suit-Tawna Fenske 8/11/22
Renegade Path-Autumn Jones Lake 8/15/22
Someone Like You-Marie Force 8/24/22

Reading The Seasons - Summer
June 21 - September 22, 2022

Level: Summer Lovin': 31+ points
Points: 0/31+

TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year
(Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.

2. Read a book set in the summer.

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.
(Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title
(Bonus: SUMMER in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover.
(Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover.
(Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc).
(Bonus: also set in England)

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally).
(Bonus: The sport is tennis)

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA.
(Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title.
(Bonus: The number 4 in the title)

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live.
(Bonus: set on an island)

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding
(Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st, 2022 - Sept. 22nd, 2022

~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Summer Lovin': 31+ points

96/31

TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.
3 points: Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe - July 24th
July 5th, 2022
3 points: Eclipse the Moon by Jessie Mihalik - Aug. 5th
July 12th, 2022
3 points: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas by Shea Ernshaw - Aug. 11th
July 5th, 2022
1 point: The Case of the Baby in the Velvet Case by Greg Rucka - Aug. 22nd
Sept. 4th, 2013
3 points: Ruby Fever by Ilona Andrews - Aug. 27th
Aug. 23rd, 2022
3 points: Soul Taken by Patricia Briggs - Aug. 30th
Aug. 23rd, 2022
3 points: The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes - Sept. 5th
Aug. 30th, 2022
1 point: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas - Sept. 10th
Sept. 1st, 2020
1 point: An Artificial Night by Seanan McGuire - Sept. 21st
Sept. 7th, 2010

2. Read a book set in the summer.
1 point: Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs - Aug. 23rd
1 point: Cast No Shadow by Nick Tapalansky - Sept. 13th

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)
1 point: This Is Not a Book about Benedict Cumberbatch: The Joy of Loving Something--Anything--Like Your Life Depends on It by Tabitha Carvan - June 22nd
1 point: Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs - July 28th
3 points: Yes, I'm Hot in This: The Hilarious Truth about Life in a Hijab by Huda Fahmy - Aug. 9th
1 point: A Local Habitation by Seanan McGuire - Sept. 17th

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)
1 point: Storm of the Century : the Regina Tornado of 1912 by Sandra Bingaman - Sept. 20th
Tornado - they're a summer weather event.

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover
1 point: Still the One by Jill Shalvis - July 5th


6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
1 point: Vicious by V.E. Schwab - Aug. 20th
1 point: Smoke Bitten by Patricia Briggs - Aug. 25th
1 point: Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin - Sept. 6th
1 point: The Colossal Magic Nothing by Kurtis J. Wiebe - Sept. 13th


7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.
1 point: Spy x Family, Vol. 7 by Tatsuya Endo - Sept. 10th

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.
1 point: The Psychopath Inside: A Neuroscientist's Personal Journey into the Dark Side of the Brain by James Fallon - July 4th
1 point: Spy x Family, Vol. 4 by Tatsuya Endo - July 7th
1 point: Spy x Family, Vol. 5 by Tatsuya Endo - July 21st

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)
1 point: Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs - July 2nd
Elizaveta Arkadyevna
1 point: The Far Reaching Tentacles of N'rygoth by Kurtis J. Wiebe - July 15th
Betty
3 points: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - July 30th
1 point: Demons by Kurtis J. Wiebe - Aug. 14th
Betty
1 point: High Fantasies by Kurtis J. Wiebe - Aug. 15th
Betty
3 points: Miss Bingley Requests: A Pride and Prejudice Regency Variation by Judy McCrosky - Aug. 31st
1 point: The Infernal Path by Kurtis J. Wiebe - Sept. 15th
Betty

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.
1 point: Stuck with You by Ali Hazelwood - Aug. 11th

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)
3 points: Tinderbox: HBO's Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers by James Andrew Miller - July 18th
HBO's coverage of Wimbledon is referenced a lot.
1 point: The Case of the King of Clubs by Greg Rucka - Aug. 22nd
Soccer
3 points: Spy x Family, Vol. 6 by Tatsuya Endo - Sept. 1st
Half the book centers around a tennis tournament.
1 point: Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman - Sept. 20th
Rugby

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
1 point: Sass & Sorcery by Kurtis J. Wiebe - July 13th
Canadian author
1 point: Jameela Green Ruins Everything by Zarqa Nawaz - July 23rd
Canadian author
1 point: Twenty-One Ways to Die in Saskatchewan by R.E. Stansfield - Aug. 6th
Both
1 point: Em by Kim Thúy - Aug. 13th
Canadian author
1 point: The Wake: The Deadly Legacy of a Newfoundland Tsunami by Linden MacIntyre - Sept. 8th
Both
1 point: Letters in a Bruised Cosmos by Liz Howard - Sept. 14th
Canadian author

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover
1 point: Night Broken by Patricia Briggs - July 3rd
1 point: Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs - July 23rd
1 point: Hopcross Jilly #1-6 by Patricia Briggs - July 25th
1 point: There There by Tommy Orange - Aug. 2nd
1 point: The Case of the Girl Who Took Her Shampoo (But Left her Mini) by Greg Rucka - Aug. 9th
1 point: The Case of a Cup of Joe by Greg Rucka - Aug. 22nd

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)
1 point: Below Zero by Ali Hazelwood - July 8th
1 point: Three Sisters by Heather Morris - July 28th
1 point: The Old Guard: Tales Through Time, Vol. 1 by Greg Rucka - July 29th
1 point: The Absolute Sandman, Volume One by Neil Gaiman - Aug. 22nd

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.
1 point: All I Want by Jill Shalvis - Aug. 24th

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)
1 point: Wild Sign by Patricia Briggs - Aug. 28th
USA
1 point: Sailor Moon Eternal Edition 5 by Naoko Takeuchi - Sept. 18th
Japan
1 point: Sailor Moon Eternal Edition 6 by Naoko Takeuchi - Sept. 18th
Japan

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.
1 point: Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs - Aug. 20th

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover
1 point: River Marked by Patricia Briggs - June 27th
1 point: Bingo Love by Tee Franklin - July 13th
1 point: Deadly Class, Volume 11: A Fond Farewell, Part One by Rick Remender - Aug. 11th
1 point: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne - Aug. 14th
3 points: My Wedding Dress: True-Life Tales of Lace, Laughter, Tears and Tulle edited by Anne Laurel Carter & Susan Whelehan - Sept. 11th


20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
1 point: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs - June 23rd
1 point: The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 5 by Cassandra Clare - June 23rd
1 point: Seveneves by Neal Stephenson - June 30th
1 point: A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow - July 6th
1 point: Shifting Shadows by Patricia Briggs - July 11th
1 point: Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune - Aug. 8th
1 point: Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs - Aug. 17th
1 point: Servant Mage by Kate Elliott - Sept. 12th
1 point: Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire - Sept. 16th

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

Summer Lovin': 31+ points

64/31

TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.
Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb 6/29
(pub 9/1/2000)
Flutter by Carrie Aarons 7/4
(pub 7/11/19)
Falter by Carrie Aarons 7/10
(pub 7/25/19)
Hard to Let Go by Laura Kaye 7/16
(pub 6/30/15)
Unashamed: Rahab by Francine Rivers 7/23
(pub 9/18/2000)
Dream Trysts: A Sleeping Beauty Story by Rosetta Bloom 8/2
(pub 8/20/16)
Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout 8/11
(pub 8/14/12)
Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon 8/24
(pub 8/5/08)
The Dominant by Tara Sue Me 8/25
(pub 8/6/09)
Riveted by Meljean Brook 9/13
(pub 9/4/12)
The Gift by Margaret McHeyzer 9/19
(pub 7/11/17)

2. Read a book set in the summer.

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)
A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon 7/18
Woman with Birthmark by Håkan Nesser 8/3
The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan 8/6
The Token 3 by Marata Eros 8/18
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan 9/6

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
Captured Memory by Mac Flynn 6/21
+ A Yellowstone Christmas by Peggy L. Henderson 6/25
+ The Fallen by David Baldacci 6/26
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch 6/28
+ 500 Miles from You by Jenny Colgan 7/22
You Can Run by Rebecca Zanetti 7/24
+ Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis 8/1
The Case of the Howling Dog by Erle Stanley Gardner 8/12
+ All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque 8/16
+ Quilt or Innocence by Elizabeth Spann Craig 8/31
+ Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want--Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible by Brian Tracy 9/8

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain 9/1

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)
+ Towards Zero by Agatha Christie 6/25
(Nevile Strange is a tennis player)

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
Freakn' Cougar by Eve Langlais 7/4
(Canadian author)

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover
Hard to Come By by Laura Kaye 7/2
set in Baltimore, MD
C is for Corpse by Sue Grafton 7/20
set in Santa Teresa, CA
Odd Interlude by Dean Koontz 7/31
set in Harmony Corner, CA
Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon 8/7
set in New Orleans, LA
Dream Warrior by Sherrilyn Kenyon 8/26
set in New Orleans, LA
Dark Horse by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz 9/9
set in Los Angeles, CA

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)
One Silent Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 8/25

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Sultry Groove by Eden Summers 7/12
Siren in Waiting by Sophie Oak 7/14
Reckless Rendezvous by Eden Summers 7/16
Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers: The Texas Victory That Changed American History by Brian Kilmeade 7/26
The Einstein Prophecy by Robert Masello 8/1
Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews 8/5
Rinkitink in Oz by L. Frank Baum 8/5
Small Favor by Jim Butcher 8/13
Undercover in High Heels by Gemma Halliday 8/16
Mermen by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff 9/9

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022
33/31+

TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.
The Near Daphne Experience-Alison Reynolds 7/6 (June 28 2022)
Crash Course: Wolf Girl 7-Anh Do 7/23 (July 2022)
Look Back-Tatsuki Fujimoto 8/5 (Sept 20 2022)
すごいスマホ 1 Sugoi Smartphone 1 -Hiroki Tomisawa 8/6 (Sept 2 2022)
The Last Gladiator-Anh Do 8/21 (August 2022)
These Are the Words: fearless verse to find your voice-Nikita Gill 9/14 (August 2022)
Wave Breaker: Skydragon 5-Anh Do 9/17 (August 2022)
Artemis Made Me Do It-Trista Mateer 9/18 (Sept 6 2022)
Kill Joy-Holly Jackson 9/22 (August 2022)

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)- The Last Last-Day-of-Summer-Lamar Giles 8/8 (BONUS)

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
A Certain Scientific Railgun, Vol. 11-Kazuma Kamachi 9/2 (BONUS)

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

Points: 3

TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.

2. Read a book set in the summer.

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)
3 points - No Offense - Meg Cabot - 7/6/22


18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
❃Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Summer Lovin': 31+ points

Total: 17 points

TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.

2. Read a book set in the summer.

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)
Long Bright River by Liz Moore - 06/30/22 - 1 point

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett - 07/08/22 - BONUS - 3 points
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro - 08/09/22 - 1 point

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)
Persuasion by Jane Austen - 08/19/22 - BONUS (character Elizabeth Elliot) - 3 points

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)
Inheritance by Judith Michael - 08/09/22 - BONUS - 3 points

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover
Fly Away by Kristin Hannah - 08/31/22 - 1 point

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden - 07/27/22 - BONUS - 3 points

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.
The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver - 09/12/22 - 1 point (Mattie, Taylor, Turtle, Estevan and Esperanza go on a picnic together.)

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly - 08/28/22 - 1 point

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.

FINISHED!
Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

Level: Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Points: 19


TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.
The Locked Room by Elly Griffiths - published June 28, 2022 7/17/22 (2 points)

2. Read a book set in the summer.
The Skeleton Room by Kate Ellis (set in July) 8/7/22 (1 point)
The Cheltenham Square Murder by John Bude (Chapter 3 starts in June) 8/24/22 (1 point)

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc):
Inspector French: Death on the Way by Freeman Wills Crofts 7/7/22 (1 point)
The Curious Dispatch of Daniel Costello by Chris McDonald 7/19/22 (1 point)

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
Dear Reader: The Comfort and Joy of Books by Cathy Rentzenbrink 6/30/22 (1 point)


7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny (Canadian author AND set in Canada) (1 point)

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover
The Defence by Steve Cavanagh 7/15/22 (1 point)
Vanish by Tess Gerritsen 8/12/22 (1 point)
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 8/19/22 (1 point)

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 by Sue Townsend 7/4/22 (2 points)
MH370: The Secret Files: The Truth Behind the Greatest Aviation Mystery of All Time by Nigel Cawthorne 7/23/22 (1 point)

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island):
Last One Alive by Karin Nordin 8/9/22 (Sweden) (1 point)
Girls Who Lie by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir 8/15/22 (Iceland, which is an island) (2 points)

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Evil Games by Angela Marsons 7/21/22 (1 point)
Robbing the Dead by Tana Collins 8/4/22 (1 point)

Welcome Anne, Melissa, Frankie, Elle, Kendra, Bonita, Grace, Cookie, Diana, and Sheila!

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022
38/31+

Summer Lovin': 31+ points

TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.
June 28, 2022 Five Belles Too Many Debra H. Goldstein 6/21/22 (bonus)
July 7, 2022-A Perilous Pal Laura Bradford 6/29/22 (bonus)
Sept. 2, 2020-Whiskers, Wreaths and Murder Kathy Manos Penn 7/6/22
June 29, 2022 The Hole Truth Emma Ainsley 7/8/22 (bonus)
June 29, 2022-Pier Pressure Wendy Neugent 7/13/22 (bonus)

2. Read a book set in the summer.
Plum Dead Kathleen Suzette 6/30/22
A Poisonous Page Kitt Crowe 7/12/22
Death of an Ice Cream Scooper Lee Hollis 7/22/22

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)
Not in order-A Hint of Mischief Daryl Wood Gerber 6/26/22

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)
Seashore-The Sneaky Seashore Slayer Audrey Clementine 7/3/22

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover
Raspberries on cake- Kate Bell 6/24/22
Beach scene (Bonus) Kathleen Suzette 6/25/22
Beach scene (Bonus) Wendy Neugent 7/11/22
Beach scene/cold drink- Kathleen Suzette 7/16/22
Palm trees and golf course Gabby Allan 7/22/22

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
Kathleen Suzette 7/9/22 (bonus)

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.
Murder at the Blueberry Festival Darci Hannah 7/19/22

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)
Lizzie (no bonus, it's Kansas) Dairy, Dairy Quite Contrary Amy Lillard 6/22/22

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)
Running a marathon-Strawberry Surprise Killer Kate Bell 6/26/22

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
A Well Constructed Murder Reagan Davis 7/4/22

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover
Maine-Ice Cold Murder Kate Bell 6/22/22
Massachusetts-A Prop of Murder Penny Brooke 7/5/22

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)
Kathleen Suzette 7/2/22 (2 pts)

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover
Camper- S.C. Merritt 7/19/22

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.
Mike-Petter Off Dead Chelsea Thomas 7/15/22

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)
Small town NY-Slice of Murder Rosie A. Point 6/27/22
Miami FL-Laced with Murder Patti Benning 7/10/22
Small town Maine-Tarts and Terror Kathleen Suzette 7/26/22

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover
A Catered Doggie Wedding Isis Crawford 6/28/22

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
S-Stilettos and Scoundrels L.C. Turner 6/21/22

Welcome Tari!

Reading The Seasons - Summer
June 21, 2022 - September 22, 2022

~Levels~
Summer Lovin': 31+ points

165 Total Points

TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.
1 - First Heist by H.B. Moore (7/14/22) - 7/26/16
1 - Kingdom of Cinders by Deborah Grace White (7/29/22) - 8/4/21
1 - Blind Date Collection by Annette Lyon, et. al. (7/31/22) - 9/13/16
1 - The Day We Met by Ash Keller (8/7/22) - 9/2/21
1 - Cassie's Cowboy Crave by Kimberly Krey (8/8/22) - 7/6/13
1 - Dragon's Fate by Sean Fletcher (8/14/22) - 7/29/18
1 - Dragon Crowned by Haley Ryan (8/31/22) - 8/25/20
1 - Hunted Demon by Andrea Pearson (8/31/22) - 8/15/20
3 - The Glass Gate by Hanna Sandvig (9/13/22) - 6/30/22

2. Read a book set in the summer.
1 - A Taste of Sun by Heather B. Moore (7/12/22)
1 - Firsts and Lasts by Annette Lyon (7/13/22)
1 - Hunted by K.M. Shea (8/16/22)

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)
1 - How to Take the Ex Out of Ex-Boyfriend by Janette Rallison (6/27/22)
1 - Head Over Stilettos by Liwen Y. Ho (7/5/22)
1 - Chocolate Obsessed by Annette Lyon (7/27/22)
1 - The Ranger's Hope by Bree Livingston (8/1/22)
1 - The Billionaire's Crush by Bree Livingston (8/8/22)
1 - Her Country Gentleman by Sian Ann Bessey, et.al. (9/3/22)

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)
1 - Vacations Like This by Carina Taylor (7/10/22)
3 - Summer in New York Collection by Janette Rallison, et.al. (7/14/22)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover
1 - Chasing Tess by Annette Lyon (7/2/22)

3 - California Dreamin' Collection by Heather B. Moore, et.al. (9/5/22)


6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
3 - Don't Trust the Impostor by Victorine E. Lieske (6/25/22)

3 - Christmas Like This by Carina Taylor (6/28/22)

1 - Without Warning by Lynette Eason (7/21/22)

1 - Dragon's Awakening by Sean Fletcher (8/10/22)


7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.
1 - Gone Fishing by Kaylee Baldwin (8/31/22)

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)
1 - Picture Perfect by Heather B. Moore (7/4/22)
3 - Falling for a Duke by Rebecca Connolly, et.al. (8/6/22)
1 - The Baker and the Wolf by J.M. Stengl (8/8/22)
3 - A Gentlewoman Scholar by Sarah M. Eden, et.al. (8/14/22)
3 - The Silent Governess by Julie Klassen (8/22/22)
3 - The Inns of Devonshire by Sally Britton, et.al. (8/25/22)
3 - The Noble Smuggler by Sian Ann Bessey (8/29/22)

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.
1 - Jade's Cowboy Crush by Kimberly Krey (8/6/22) - Sweet Montana Bride
1 - Dragon Hunted by Haley Ryan (8/31/22) - The Dragon of 23rd Street

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)
1 - Friends Like These by Carina Taylor (7/1/22) - golf

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
1 - The Rose Gate by Hanna Sandvig (9/11/22)
1 - A Christmas Engagement by Hanna Sandvig (9/11/22)
1 - The Wolf Gate by Hanna Sandvig (9/11/22)
1 - The Lily Gate by Hanna Sandvig (9/11/22)

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover
3 - The Ranger's Heart by Bree Livingston (6/24/22)

1 - Kiss Me Now by Melanie Jacobson (6/26/22)
1 - Finlay by L.L. Muir (6/30/22)
1 - Her Plus One by Summer Dowell (7/4/22)
1 - How to Marry a Country Music Star by Cathryn Brown (7/12/22)
1 - A Hound Dog Named Elvis by Heather Horrocks (7/14/22)
1 - Dark Prophecy by Lynette Eason (7/22/22)
1 - Autumn Collection by Sarah M. Eden, et.al. (7/27/22)
3 - The Ranger's Forgiveness by Bree Livingston (8/2/22)

3 - The Ranger's Destiny by Bree Livingston (8/3/22)

1 - False Identity by Jennifer Youngblood (8/4/22)
1 - Dragon's Curse by Sean Fletcher (8/11/22)
1 - On the Shelf by Ash Keller (8/14/22)
1 - Dragon Chained by Haley Ryan (8/29/22)

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.
1 - Dancing at the Flea Market by Heather Justesen (7/2/22)
1 - Lawfully Festive by Natalie Middleton (7/7/22)
1 - European Collection by Annette Lyon, et.al. (7/12/22)
1 - The Billionaire's Second Chance by Bree Livingston (8/22/22)

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)
3 - Love in the Spotlight by Laura Burton (6/29/22)
1 - War of Hearts by Annette Lyon (7/8/22)
3 - Not Quite a Spinster by Rebecca Connolly (7/8/22)
3 - At Odds with the Billionaire by Liwen Y. Ho (7/11/22)
3 - Best Friends with the Billionaire by Liwen Y. Ho (7/11/22)
3 - Crushing on the Billionaire by Liwen Y. Ho (7/11/22)
3 - Redeeming the Marquess by Laura Beers (7/11/22)
1 - Kingdom of Beauty by Deborah Grace White (7/19/22)
3 - The Wee Wager by L.L. Muir (7/7/22)
1 - Kingdom of Slumber by Deborah Grace White (7/25/22)
1 - Silver Cascade Secrets by Rachelle J. Christensen (7/27/22)
3 - Miss Burton Unmasks a Prince by Jennifer Moore (8/10/22)
1 - Dragon's Bane by Sean Fletcher (8/12/22)
1 - Fated by K.M. Shea (8/18/22)
1 - Kingdom of Feathers by Deborah Grace White (8/21/22)
1 - Kingdom of Locks by Deborah Grace White (8/23/22)
3 - Seeing Miss Heartstone by Nichole Van (8/27/22)
3 - To Kiss a Wallflower by Jen Geigle Johnson, et.al. (9/8/22)
1 - The Dragon Rider's Daughter by Suzanne G. Rogers (9/13/22)
1 - Forest of Firelight by Shari L. Tapscott (9/14/22)
1 - Dawn of Darkness by Shari L. Tapscott (9/16/22)
3 - The Jewels of Halstead Manor by Kasey Stockton (9/18/22)
1 - A Trial of Vengeance by Abigail Grant (9/20/22)
1 - A Trial of Ruin by Abigail Grant (9/20/22)
1 - A Trial of Kingdoms by Abigail Grant (9/20/22)
1 - A Trial of Bone by Abigail Grant (9/20/22)
1 - A Trial of Deception by Abigail Grant (9/20/22)
1 - A Trial of Mates by Abigail Grant (9/20/22)

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.
1 - Neighbors Like That by Carina Taylor (6/28/22)
1 - Looking For Love by Meg Easton (7/6/22)
1 - The Roommate Situation by Katie Bailey (7/14/22)

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover
1 - Lily and the Billionaire Prince by Catelyn Meadows (6/29/22)
3 - Lawfully Cherished by Liwen Y. Ho (7/12/22)

1 - The Neighbor War by Katie Bailey (8/2/22)
1 - Lily of the Valley by Sarah M. Eden (8/7/22)
1 - Kingdom of Dance by Deborah Grace White (8/26/22)
3 - Accidentally Married by Victorine E. Lieske (9/9/22)

1 - Age of Auroras by Shari L. Tapscott (9/16/22)

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
1 - An Unexpected Love Story by Ellie Hall (6/21/22)
1 - So That Happened by Katie Bailey (6/24/22)
1 - Spring Vacation Collection by Josi S. Kilpack, et.al. (7/6/22)
1 - Eye for an Eye by Stephanie Black (7/14/22)
1 - Messy Love by Gigi Blume (7/28/22)
1 - The Secret Stone by Andrea Pearson (8/15/22)
1 - United by K.M. Shea (8/17/22)
1 - Mage's Apprentice by Sean Fletcher (9/4/22)
1 - Mage's Trial by Sean Fletcher (9/6/22)
1 - Mage's End by Sean Fletcher (9/9/22)
1 - The Mannequin by Suzanne G. Rogers (9/10/22)
1 - Sea of Starlight by Shari L. Tapscott (9/15/22)
1 - The Moonfire Bride by Sylvia Mercedes (9/19/22)
1 - The Sunfire King by Sylvia Mercedes (9/19/22)
1 - Stolen Thorn Bride by Kenley Davidson (9/21/22)
1 - An Unlikely Love Story by Ellie Hall (9/22/22)

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
Read: 0/31+


TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.
3pt📚Thank You for Listening - Julia Whelan, 8/18/22 -- August 2, 2022

2. Read a book set in the summer.

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.
1pt🎆Cherish Her - Andrea Johnston, 7/4/22

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.
1pt🌈You & Me - Tal Bauer, 6/28/22

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)
1pt🎆Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun - Jonny Garza Villa, 7/29/22 -- soccer

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)
1pt📚Goodbye Paradise - Sarina Bowen, 8/2/22

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.

JoAnne wrote: "Welcome Tari!"

Thanks, JoAnne!

Reading The Seasons - Summer
June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
77 of 31+ Read

TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published. (15)
1 pt - Jaktmark - Helene Tursten - 6/29/22 - orig pub Aug 01, 2014
1 pt - A Gentleman in Moscow - Amor Towles - 7/2/22 - orig pub Sep 06, 2016
1 pt - Saker min son behöver veta om världen - Fredrik Backman - 7/3/22 - orig pub - Aug 27, 2012
1 pt - Unbirthday - Liz Braswell - 8/3/22 - orig pub Sep 01, 2020
1 pt - Everything, Everything - Nicola Yoon - 8/7/22 - orig pub Sep 01, 2015
1 pt - All Together Now - Matthew Norman - 8/18/22 - orig pub Jun 15, 2021
1 pt - Hostage - Clare Mackintosh - 8/28/22 - orig pub Jun 22, 2021
3 pt - The Last Lie Told - Debra Webb - 8/30/22 - orig pub Aug 01, 2022
1 pt - When Red Is Black - Qiu Xiaolong - 9/5/22 - orig pub Aug 01, 2005
1 pt - Practical Magic - Alice Hoffman - 9/10/22 - orig pub Aug 05, 2003
3 pt - The Hidden One - Linda Castillo - 9/14/22 - orig pub Jul 05, 2022

2. Read a book set in the summer. (1)
Swamp Sniper - Jana Deleon - 9/17/22

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title) (5)
3 pt - Summer Island - Kristin Hannah - 6/25/22
1 pt - Hurricane Beach - Lexie Nicholas - 7/
1 pt - Orchid Beach - Stuart Woods - 8/22/22

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover - (1)
1 pt - The Lifeguards - Amanda Eyre Ward - 8/17/22 - Pool


6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover - (3)
1 pt - The Moon Sister - Lucinda Riley - 7/17/22

1 pt - The Ice Queen - Nele Neuhaus - 8/2/22

1 pt - Thief of Souls - Brian Klingborg - 9/13/22


7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father. (1)
1 pt - Father Mine - J.R. Ward - 8/8/22

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England) (4)
3 pt - Princess Elizabeth's Spy - Susan Elia MacNeal - 7/26/22
1 pt - Little Falls - Elizabeth Lewes - 7/8/22 - Aug 11, 2020

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author. (3)
1 pt - The Beautiful Mystery - Louise Penny - 6/22/22 - Quebec
1 pt - Burning Questions: Essays and Occasional Pieces, 2004 to 2021 - Margaret Atwood - 7/16/22 - Author
1 pt - Deadly Appearances - Gail Bowen - 7/30/22 - Saskatchewan

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover - (10)
1 pt - Pleading Guilty - Scott Turow - 6/23/22 - Illinois
1 pt - Assault and Pepper - Leslie Budewitz - 6/28/22 - Washington
1 pt - Loyalty in Death - J.D. Robb - 6/30/22 - New York
1 pt - Blood Vow - J.R. Ward - 8/1/22 - New York
1 pt - X-Treme Dating - Cathy McDavid - 8/5/22 - California
1 pt - Lethal Bayou Beauty - Jana Deleon - 8/6/22 - Louisiana
1 pt - Window Shopping - Tessa Bailey - 8/15/22 - New York
1 pt - Hard as It Gets - Laura Kaye - 8/24/22 - Texas
1 pt - Mercy Kill - Lori G. Armstrong - 8/26/22 - South Dakota
1 pt - The Investigator - John Sandford - 9/16/22 - several states

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title) - (2)
1 pt - The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line - Rob Thomas - 8/21/22
1 pt - Three in Death - J.D. Robb - 8/23/22

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover - (1)
1 pt - Forests, Fishing, & Forgery - Tonya Kappes - 6/26/22


16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation. - (2)
1 pt - Murder at the Mena House - Erica Ruth Neubauer - 6/27/22 - Jane
1 pt - Girl Overboard - Sandra Block - 7/4/22 - Izzy

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island) - (10)
1 pt - Never Doubt a Duke - Regina Scott - 6/24/22 - England
1 pt - The Absolutist - John Boyne - 6/26/22 - England
1 pt - Persuasion - Jane Austen - 7/4/22 -England
1 pt - I Am Your Judge - Nele Neuhaus - 8/4/22 - Germany
1 pt - Aunty Lee's Delights - Ovidia Yu - 8/14/22 - Singapore
1 pt - The Hanover Square Affair - Ashley Gardner - 8/13/22 - England
1 pt - Hild - Nicola Griffith - 8/20/22 - England
1 pt - The Kommandant's Girl - Pam Jenoff - 8/25/22 - Poland
1 pt - A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting -Sophie Irwin - 9/7/22 - England
1 pt - The Other Boleyn Girl - Philippa Gregory - 9/15/22 - England

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal. - (1)
1 pt - Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life - Barbara Kingsolver - 7/4/22

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover - (2)
1 pt - It Happened One Wedding - Julie James - 7/16/22
1 pt - Mrs. Mike - Benedict Freedman - 8/10/22

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER. - (16)
1 pt - The Red Garden - Alice Hoffman - 6/21/22 - R
1 pt - Edge of Eon - Anna Hackett - 7/3/22 - E
1 pt - The Secrets of Bones - Kylie Logan - 7/5/22 - S
1 pt - River of Teeth - Sarah Gailey - 7/11/22 - R
1 pt - The Shadows - J.R. Ward - 7/12/22 - S
1 pt - The Spider Sapphire Mystery - Carolyn Keene - 7/13/22 - S
1 pt - Reminders of Him - Colleen Hoover - 7/15/22 - R
1 pt - Rhythm, Chord & Malykhin - Mariana Zapata - 7/16/22 - R
1 pt - Murder on Madison Square - Victoria Thompson - 7/25/22 - M
1 pt - Small Wonder - Barbara Kingsolver - 7/29/22 - S
1 pt - A Riesling to Die - J.C. Eaton - 8/10/22 - R
1 pt - Rebel Queen - Michelle Moran - 8/29/22 - R
1 pt - The Savior - J.R. Ward - 9/1/22 - S
1 pt - Mercy - David Baldacci - 9/12/22 - M
1 pt - Us Against You - Fredrik Backman - 9/18/22 - E
1 pt - Eve in Hollywood - Amor Towles - 9/19/22 - E

Welcome Shash, Katelyn, and Lynda!

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

Summer Lovin': 31+ points
48/31+

TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.
1 pt Sign Off - Patricia McLinn {7.2.2015} 6/28/22
1 pt Forbidden the Stars - Valmore Daniels {7.29.2018} 7/12/22
1 pt Malevolent - Jana Deleon {7.3.2015} 7/18/22
1 pt Agent Zero - Jack Mars {June 28, 2019} 7/27/22
1 pt Haunts of Virginia's Blue Ridge Highlands - Joe Tennis {Aug 18, 2010} 7/30/22
1 pt Batman/Fortnite Zero Point - Christos Gage {9.7.21} 8/23/22
1 pt Someone Else's Daughter - Linsey Lanier {Aug 5, 2011} 9/1/22

2. Read a book set in the summer.
1 pt Live and Let Chai - Bree Baker 7/18/22
1 pt Love & Gelato - Jenna Evans Welch 7/22/22
1 pt No Good Tea Goes Unpunished - Bree Baker 7/29/22

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)
1 pt No Light - Hettie Ivers 7/6/22
1 pt The Haunting of Leigh Harker - Darcy Coates 7/25/22
1 pt Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir 8/1/22
1 pt The Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum - Kirsten Weiss 8/1/22
1 pt It Came from the Garage!: An Anthology of Automotive Horror - Stephen King 8/5/22
1 pt The Body Farm - Brian Martinez 8/7/22
1 pt Lost Light - Michael Connelly 8/26/22
1 pt The Joker: Endgame - Scott Snyder 9/7/22

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)
3 pts Summer at Sea - Beth Labonte 6/21/22

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover
1 pt A Dead Red Cadillac - R.P. Dahlke 8/10/22
1 pt A Dash of Love - Jill Sanders 9/13/22


6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
3 pts Missy's Wish - Katy Paige 6/22/22

1 pt Celtic Viking - Lexy Timms 7/7/22

1 pt The Lost Vampire Prince - Melody Raven 7/20/22

1 ptThe Anonymous Source - A.C. Fuller 8/18/22

1 pt Don't Ever Forget - Matthew Farrell 9/4/22

3 pts Overcoming Bias: Building Authentic Relationships Across Differences - Tiffany Jana 9/21/22


7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.
1 pt Plucking One String - Kris Knorr 8/11/22

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.
1 pt Voyage of the Dead - David P. Forsyth 8/24/22

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)
1 pt {Liz} Wildlife - Jeff Menapace 9/9/22

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover
1 pt The Hunted - A.J. Scudiere 7/14/22
1 pt Wish I Might - Kait Nolan 7/27/22
1 pt Great American Road Trips - Scenic Drives: Hit the Road and Explore Our Nation's Beautiful Scenic Byways - Country Magazine 8/9/22

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)
1 pt Murder in Studio One - Norman Corwin 8/1/22

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)
1 pt Proxy Bride - Katy Paige 6/21/22 {Montana}
1 pt The Wickenham Murders - Amy Myers {Wickenham, England} 7/1/22
1 pt The Killing Joke - Christa Faust {Gotham} 7/4/22
1 pt The Wife Lie - Anya Mora {Tacoma, WA} 8/8/22
1 pt Brimstone - Daniel Foster {Germany} 8/21/22
1 pt A Murder in Paris - Blake Pierce {Paris, France} 8/25/22
1 pt Protected Mate - J.H. Croix {Catamount, ME} 9/15/22

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
1 pt Run Rose Run - Dolly Parton 6/22/22
1 pt Escape Room - Maren Stoffels 8/14/22

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Summer Lovin': 31+ points


TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.

2. Read a book set in the summer.

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.

The Lost Challenges
Reading The Seasons - Summer 2022
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

Progress: 0 out of 31+
~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Summer Lovin': 31+ points

Object: The aim of the challenge is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter. A special badge is given to the winner.

Read books for the tasks listed below. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task PLUS an additional 2 points for each bonus task. The book must work for the task and the bonus to receive the 2 extra points.

Please keep a record of your points total at the top of your post.

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*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
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TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.

2. Read a book set in the summer.

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.

Welcome Chelsea, Amanda and Suzanne!

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task PLUS an additional 2 points for each bonus task. The book must work for the task and the bonus to receive the 2 extra points.

~Levels~
Summer Lovin': 31+ points

POINTS: 25 points + 18 bonus points
TOTAL POINTS: 43 points

TASKS
1.
Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year POINTS: 4
🇺🇸1. The Lights of Sugarberry Cove - Heather Webber 07/22/22 published July 20 2021
👙2. A Hint of Mischief - Daryl Wood Gerber 08/31/22

✔️(Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.
B2. A Hint of Mischief

📌📌2. Read a book set in the summer. POINTS: 2
🩴1. No Farm No Fowl - Julie Anne Lindsey 06/28/22
🇺🇸1. Trouble in Mudbug - Jana Deleon 07/11/22


📌3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. POINTS: 1
🇺🇸1. You Can't Always Get What You Haunt - Ellen Riggs 07/17/22 {not in order}

🔜 (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title) POINTS: 0

📌📌📌📌+5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. POINTS = 6
🇺🇸1. Pleading the Fish - Bree Baker 07/04/22
👙2. The Walled Flower - Lorraine Bartlett 08/11/22
👙3. Lemon Drop Dead - Amanda Flower 08/14/22
👙4. From Beer to Eternity - Sherry Harris 08/26/22
✔️(Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover
B1. Pleading the Fish
B3. From Beer to Eternity


📌📌6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. Points: 7
🩴1.The Diva Says Cheesecake! - Krista Davis 06/24/22
🇺🇸2. The New Normal - Kathi Daley 07/28/22
👙3. Put Out to Pasture - Amanda Flower 08/23/22
✔️ ✔️(Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
B1. The Diva Says Cheesecake!
B3. Put Out to Pasture



7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing. POINTS: 0

📌8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father. POINTS: 1
👙1. Bundle of Trouble - Diana Orgain 08/08/22


📌📌9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). POINTS: 4
👙1. Death in the Stacks - Jenn McKinlay 08/06/22 {Beth}
👙2. Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener - M.C. Beaton 08/18/22
✔️(Bonus: also set in England)
B2. Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener


10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy. POINTS: 0

📌11. Wimbledon
Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). POINTS: 1
🇺🇸#1 Matched - Ally Condie 07/29/22 {Hiking}
🔜(Bonus: The sport is tennis)


📌12. Canada Day (July 1st) - POINTS: 1
Read a book that is set in Canada

OR by a Canadian author.
👙1. Purls and Potions - Nancy Warren 08/02/22 {Canadian author}


13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. POINTS: 1
🇺🇸1. Better Late Than Never - Jenn McKinlay 07/19/22
Fatal Frost - Karen MacInerney 09/20/22

🔜(Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. POINTS: 3
🇺🇸1. Booked 4 Murder - J.C. Eaton 07/12/22
✔️(Bonus: The number 4 in the title)
B1. Booked 4 Murder


📌15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover POINTS: 1
👩🏼‍🏫1. Hitting the Books - Jenn McKinlay 09/12/22 {bicycle}


📌16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation. POINTS: 1
🇺🇸Death by Windmill - Jennifer S. Alderson 07/08/22


📌17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. POINTS: 3
🇺🇸1. To Fudge or Not to Fudge - Nancy CoCo 07/25/22 {Mackinac Island, Michigan}
✔️(Bonus: set on an island)
B-1 To Fudge or Not to Fudge


18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

📌19. Weddings -
Read a book that involves a wedding
🇺🇸 1. A Big Fat Greek Murder - Kate Collins 07/27/22
✔️(Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover
B-1 A Big Fat Greek Murder


📌📌20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER. POINTS: 2
🇺🇸1. {S} Stockings and Spells - Nancy Warren 07/30/22
👙2. {U} The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax - Dorothy Gilman 08/15/22

Welcome Shelly!

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022
~Levels~
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
Total # of Points: 93


TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.
+1 Still Lives by Maria Hummel 6/23/22 (Published Sept. 5, 2018)
+3 (BONUS!) Holy Chow by David Rosenfelt 7/8/22 Published July 5, 2022
+3 (BONUS!) Round Up the Usual Peacocks by Donna Andrews 9/2/22 (Published Aug. 2, 2022)
+1 A Fiancée's Guide to First Wives and Murder by Dianne Freeman 9/20/22 (Published July 27, 2021)
+3 Murder at Beacon Rock by Alyssa Maxwell 9/22/22 (Published August 30, 2022)

2. Read a book set in the summer.
+1 All You Need is Fudge by Nancy CoCo 6/29/22
+1 Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler 8/28/22

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)
+1 Upon a Dark Night by Peter Lovesey 7/2/22
+1 The Wind Blows Death by Cyril Hare 7/5/22
+1 The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz 7/7/22
+1 The Waste Land, Prufrock and Other Poems by T.S. Eliot 7/13/22
+1 Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie 8/22/22
+1 You're Not Enough (and That's Ok) by Allie Beth Stuckey 8/23/22
+1 You'll Be the Death of Me by Karen M. McManus 8/24/22
+1 Wednesday the Rabbi Got Wet by Harry Kemelman

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)
+3 Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland 6/27/22

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover
+3 Ocean City by Frank J. Esposito 6/30/22
+3 Beach Read by Emily Henry 7/15/22

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
+1 Cover Her Face byP.D. James 6/28/22
+1 The Puzzler by A.J. Jacobs 7/25/22
+1 The Maid by Nita Prose 8/1/22
+1 One Day in December by Josie Silver 8/3/22
+1 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes by Anita Loos 8/7/22
+1 Tuesday the Rabbi Saw Red by[ author:Harry Kemelman|172112] 8/16/22
+3 The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman 8/19/22
+1 A Wild Swan: And Other Tales by Michael Cunningham 8/20/22
+3 Hollywood Heroes: How Your Favorite Movies Reveal God by Frank Turek 8/28/22
+1 An Expert in Murder by Nicola Upson 9/19/22

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.
+1 Sushi for One? by Camy Tang 6/29/22
+1 The Here and Now by Ann Brashares 9/9/22
+1 A Witness Above: A Frank Pavlicek Mystery by Andy Straka 9/15/22

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.
+1 The Overlook by Michael Connelly 6/22/22
+1 Seize the Day by Saul Bellow 7/9/22
+1 The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly 7/30/22
+1 The Gods of Guilt by Michael Connelly 9/22/22

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)
+1 Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast 7/5/22 (author's mother)
+3 The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 7/29/22 (Elizabeth Best)
+1 The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing by Tarquin Hall 8/13/22 (Elizabeth Rani)

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.
+1 Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns by Lauren Weisberger 7/25/22 (The Devil Wears Prada #2)

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)
+1 The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka 7/29/22 (swimming)

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
+1 The Case of the Missing Men by Kris Bertin and Alexander Forbes 8/29/22 (Canadian authors and setting)

13. Independence Day (4t h of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover
+1 A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole 6/24/22 (New Orleans)
+3 Majesty by Katharine McGee 7/22/22 (American flag on tiara)
+1 The Reversal by Michael Connelly 8/28/22
+1 The Pleasure of My Company by Steve Martin 8/28/22
+1 Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics by Dolly Parton and Robert Oermann 9/2/22
+1 The Circle by Dave Eggers 9/13/22

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)
+1 Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly 8/9/22
+1 The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly 9/6/22
+1 The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson 9/14/22

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover
+1 (raft) The Floating Feldmans by Elyssa Friedland 8/31/22

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.
+1 The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren 7/18/22
+1 English Tea Murder by Leslie Meier 8/30/22

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)
+1 Arsene Lupin Versus Sherlock Holmes by Maurice Leblanc 6/22/22 (set in France)
+3 Forever Fudge by Nancy CoCo 7/31/22 (Mackinac Island)
+1 A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver 8/4/22 (1940s Britain)
+1 The Vault by Peter Lovesey 8/6/22 (Bath, England)
+1 Murder in an Irish Village by Carlene O'Connor 8/12/22 (Kilbane, Ireland)
+1 A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder by Dianne Freeman 8/18/22 (19th Century England)
+1 A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder by Dianne Freeman 9/2/22 (also 19th-Century England)
+1 Young Men in Spats by P.G. Wodehouse 9/8/22 (England)

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.
+1 Married by Monday by Cathryn Brown 8/5/22 - The main characters have a picnic.
+1 Moving is Murder by Sara Rosett 9/8/22

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover
+1 Oh, Fudge! by Nancy CoCo 7/11/22
+1 A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder by Dianne Freeman 9/7/22
+3 A Bride’s Guide to Marriage and Murder by Dianne Freeman 9/21/22

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
+1 Unplanned: The Dramatic True Story of a Former Planned Parenthood Leader's Eye-Opening Journey Across the Life Line by Abby Johnson 6/30/22
+1 Elementary, She Read by Vicki Delany 8/10/22
+1 Secrets and Stilettos by Gina LaManna 8/16/22

Welcome Shannon! :)

☀️ 🍹 🌴 🦩 Reading The Seasons - Summer 🦩 🌴 🍹 ☀️
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Summer Lovin': 31+ points

44/31

TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.
(+3) The Bodyguard by Katherine Center [published July 19, 2022] (7/29)
(+3) The Codebreaker's Secret by Sara Ackerman [published August 2, 2022] (9/9)


2. Read a book set in the summer.
(+1) The Secrets of Love Story Bridge by Phaedra Patrick (7/18)


3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)
(+1) If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy (8/5)
(+1) The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel (8/12)


4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)
(+3) Summer on the Island by Brenda Novak (7/24)
(+3) Summer at the Cape by RaeAnne Thayne (7/29)


5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover
(+3) Sandcastle Beach by Jenny Holiday (7/4)


6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
(+3) Her Aussie Holiday by Stefanie London (7/5)
(+1) Guild Boss by Jayne Castle (8/20)
(+3) The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen (9/13)


7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.
(+1) The Wedding Crasher and the Cowboy by Robin Bielman (7/15)


8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.
(+1) The Christmas Room by Catherine Anderson (7/12)
(+1) The Survivors by Jane Harper (8/3)


9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)
(+1) The Honeymoon Cottage by Lori Foster [Betty] (9/8)


10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.
(+1) The Spinster's Guide to Scandalous Behavior by Jennifer McQuiston (7/12)


11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)
(+1) Maybe This Love by Jennifer Snow [hockey] (7/23)


12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover
(+1) Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey (8/11)


14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.
(+1) The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany by Lori Nelson-Spielman (7/7)
(+1) Book Lovers by Emily Henry (8/10)


17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)
(+3) Find Your Way Home by Jackie Ashenden [New Zealand] (6/30)
(+1) A Stroke of Malice by Anna Lee Huber [Scotland] (7/13)
(+1) Daring and the Duke by Sarah MacLean [London] (7/26)
(+1) Meet Me In Scotland by Patience Griffin [Scotland] (9/20)


18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.
(+1) The Friendship Pact by Jill Shalvis (8/30)
(+1) The War Nurse by Tracey Enerson Wood (9/19)


19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover
(+1) Girls on the Line by Aimie K. Runyan (8/4)


20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
(+1) A Useful Woman by Darcie Wilde (7/25)
(+1) A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas (8/18)
(+1) Smooth-Talking Cowboy by Maisey Yates (9/1)

Welcome Mary-Megan!

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points

TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.

2. Read a book set in the summer.

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

Goal: 37/31+

~Levels~
Summer Lovin': 31+ points


TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.
1 point - The Orphan Collector - Ellen Marie Wiseman - 08/04/22 - Published July 28, 2020
3 points - Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 2: Muad’Dib - Brian Herbert & Kevin J Anderson - 09/07/22 - Published August 9, 2022.

2. Read a book set in the summer.

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)
1 point - The Lost Apothecary - Sarah Penner - 06/25/22
1 point - A History of What Comes Next - Sylvain Neuvel - 07/04/22
1 point - Foundation and Earth - Isaac Asimov - 07/20/22
1 point - My German Brother: A Novel - Chico Buarque - 08/09/22
1 point - Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art - James Nestor - 08/28/22

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover
3 points - The Girl from the Sea - Molly Knox Ostertag - 06/22/22
3 points - Newport Harbor House - Cindy Nichols - 07/03/22


6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.
1 point - A lány a toronyban - Katherine Arden - 08/16/22

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
1 point - Dearly: New Poems - Margaret Atwood - 08/30/22

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover
1 point - The Ice Storm - Rick Moody - 07/01/22
1 point - Killer Pizza - Greg Taylor - 07/29/22
1 point - A Work in Progress - Staci Stallings - 08/22/22
1 point - Iris in the Dark - Elissa Grossell Dickey - 08/30/22

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)
1 point - Two Can Keep a Secret - Karen M. McManus - 06/26/22
1 point - Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 1 - Brian Herbert & Kevin J Anderson - 08/29/22

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)
1 point - Trója - Stephen Fry - 06/22/23 - Greece
1 point - Lassúság - Milan Kundera - 07/20/22 - Paris, France
1 point - The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection - Alexander McCall Smith - 08/24/22 - Gaborone, Botswana
3 points - Hadriana in All My Dreams - René Depestre - 09/30/22 - Haiti

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
1 point - Mexican Gothic - Silvia Moreno-Garcia - 07/08/22
1 point - A medve és a csalogány - Katherine Arden - 07/11/22
1 point - Sharp Objects - Gillian Flynn - 07/25/22
1 point - The Unquiet Earth: A Novel - Denise Giardina - 09/11/22
1 point - My Friend Dahmer - Derf Backderf - 09/18/22
1 point - Ramón and Julieta - Alana Albertson - 09/19/22
1 point - Mózes egy, huszonkettő - Magda Szabó - 09/22/22
1 point - Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases - Paul Holes - 09/23/22

Welcome Laura and Ferenc!

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

~Levels~
Summer Lovin': 34/ 31+ points

TASKS
5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover.
Winter Solstice by Elin Hilderbrand 8/6/2022 (1)
Partners in Lime by Bree Baker 7/30/2022 (1)
Ode to a Fish Sandwich by Rebecca M. Hale 6/28/2022 (1)
(Bonus: Beach scene on cover)
by Elin Hilderbrand 8/6/2022 (2)
by Bree Baker 7/30/2022 (2)
by Rebecca M. Hale 6/28/2022 (2)

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
by Jane Cabrera 7/25/2022 (1)

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover
Single Malt by Layla Reyne 6/22/2022 (San Francisco California) (1)
Latte Trouble by Cleo Coyle 6/27/2022 (New York) (1)
A Chip and a Chair by Cordelia Kingsbridge 7/1/2022 (Las Vegas Nevada) (1)
Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers by Diane Kelly 7/20/2022 (Texas) (1)
RaspBuried Tort by Lyndsey Cole 7/23/2022 ( New Hampshire) (1)
Secrets of My Hollywood Life by Jen Calonita 7/25/2022 (Hollywood) (1)
On Location by Jen Calonita 7/30/2022 (Hollywood) (1)
Cutie Pies and Deadly Lies by Addison Moore 8/4/2022 (Honey Hollow Vermont) (1)
Book, Line and Sinker by Jenn McKinlay 8/4/2022 (Connecticut) (1)
Cask Strength by Layla Reyne 8/10/2022 (North Carolina) (1)
Barrel Proof by Layla Reyne 8/15/2022 (North Carolina) (1)
One Book in the Grave by Kate Carlisle 8/17/2022 (California) (1)
A Deadly Feast by Lucy Burdette 8/22/2022 ( Florida) (1)

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title.
Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich 6/24/2022 (1)
Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich 8/2/2022 (1)

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)
A Pinch of Poison by Alyssa Maxwell 6/30/2022 (England) (1)
Where Death Meets the Devil by L.J. Hayward 7/22/2022 (Australia) (1)
Noddy And His Car by Enid Blyton 7/23/2022 (Toyland) (1)
Hurray For Little Noddy by Enid Blyton 7/23/2022 (Toyland) (1)
Death by Baguette: A Valentine's Day Murder in Paris by Jennifer S. Alderson 8/5/2022 (Paris) (1)

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.
Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay 6/30/2022 (1)

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Murder With a View by Diane Kelly 7/12/2022 (1)
Suspicious Behavior by L.A. Witt 8/10/2022 (1)
Reckless Behavior by L.A. Witt 8/18/2022 (1)

Welcome Genevieve!

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Summer Lovin': 31+ points

43 points


TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.
A Highlander Walks into a Bar Laura Trentham 07.05.22 4 stars published 07.30.19
Dead in the Water Denise Swanson 07.10.22 4 stars published 09.05.17
ZOMBIE EVER AFTER: An Undead Zombie Romance, Oozing With Dark Humor: Carl S. Plumer 07.23.22 3 stars published 09.15.12
Paris is Always a Good Idea Jenn McKinlay 09.04.22 5 stars published 07.21.20

BONUS:
A Hint of Mischief Daryl Wood Gerber 08.20.22 4 stars published 06.28.22
The Trouble with Digging Too Deep Diane Kelley 09.06.22 5 stars published 08.30.22
The Trouble With Exes Christie Craig 09.06.22 5 stars published 08.30.22
The Trouble with Hope and Glory: A Trouble in Tumbleweed Mystery Melissa Bourbon 09.07.22 5 stars published 08.30.22
Trouble With The Tumbleweed Twister: A Trouble in Tumbleweed Mystery Lawrence Kelter 09.07.22 5 stars published 08.30.22

2. Read a book set in the summer.

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)
Death, Taxes, and Sweet Potato Fries Diane Kelly 06.29.22 5 stars

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover
Denise Swanson 07.28.22 4 stars

BONUS:
Jenn McKinlay 07.24.22 4 stars

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
Jenn McKinlay 07.17.22 4 stars

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
Stealing Jenny Ellen Gable 09.16.22 3 stars set in Sutherland near Ontario

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover
Batten Down the Belfry Diane Kelly 07.02.22 5 stars Tennessee
Abandoned in Death J.D. Robb 07.04.22 5 stars New York
Hometown Star Joleen James 07.08.22 3 stars Alaska
The Persian Always Meows Twice Eileen Watkins 07.24.22 4 stars New Jersey
Come Homicide or High WaterDenise Swanson 07.30.22 4 stars Illinois
Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles A.L. Herbert 08.26.22 3 stars Maryland
Can't Judge a Book By Its MurderAmy Lillard Mississippi
The Last Chance Olive Ranch Susan Wittig Albert 09.02.22 4 stars Texas
Queen Anne's Lace Susan Wittig Albert 09.05.22 5 stars Texas
A Trip with Trouble: The Mountain Lodge Mysteries Diane Kelly 09.15.22 5 stars North Carolina

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover
Amanda Flower 06.27.22 4 stars

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.
Every Body on Deck G.A. McKevett 07.03.22 4 stars The crew goes on an Alaskan cruise

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.
Kiss Me That Way Laura Trentham 09.01.22 4 stars Monroe and Cade have a picnic by the river

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover
Crimes and Covers Amanda Flower 08.13.22 5 stars Violet and Chief Rainwater finally get married. Sigh...

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Strawberried Alive Jenn McKinlay 07.16.22 5 stars
Snow Cold Case M.Z. Andrews 08.09.22 3 stars
Mimi Lee Gets a Clue Jennifer J. Chow 09.11.22 3 stars

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

~Level~
Summer Fun: 16-30 points


Points: 8 + 2 = 10

TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year ✔✔
(Bonus: published in 2022)
Pub June 2019: A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder by Dianne Freeman 7/19/22

Pub July 2021:A Fiancée's Guide to First Wives and Murder by Dianne Freeman 8/22/22


2. Read a book set in the summer.

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title.
(Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title)


4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing. ✔
Michael Abruzzo - How to Murder a Millionaire by Nancy Martin 7/3/22


8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth or some form of Elizabeth. (Bonus: also set in England)


10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport. ✔ (Bonus: The sport is tennis)
A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder by Dianne Freeman 8/17/22 - archery


12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. ✔✔
(Bonus: set on an island)
Turkey: Tears of Pearl by Tasha Alexander 7/30/22

England: Where Serpents Sleep by C.S. Harris 8/7/22


18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding ✔
Bonus: Bride on the cover +
Dying on the Vine by Marla Cooper 7/11/22 + bride

1 + 2 = 3

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER. ✔
E - Evan Only Knows by Rhys Bowen 7/4/22

Object: The aim of the challenge is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter. A special badge is given to the winner.

Read books for the tasks listed below. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task PLUS an additional 2 points for each bonus task. The book must work for the task and the bonus to receive the 2 extra points.

Please keep a record of your points total at the top of your post.

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

~Levels~ Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Summer Fun: 16-30 points / Summer Lovin': 31+ points

TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.

2. Read a book set in the summer.

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)
summer on wheels/summer of the mariposas

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)
dark fire-elizabeth lowell

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.
bay of sighs/aurora burning/king of fools/soul of the sword

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover
my side of the mountain/science of breakable things/all the bright places
all the stars denied

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)
1984 george orwell/2001 arthur c clarke
granma nineteen and the soviet's secret

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)
the lost city of z/the boy who harnessed the wind
tales from the heart-maryse conde

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
silence
unusual chickens for the exceptional poultry farmer/unlikely lover
my side of the mountain
evan
rock hard

Welcome Cheryl, Nell and Cindy!

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

**COMPLETE**
Points: 16

~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points COMPLETE
Summer Fun: 16-30 points COMPLETE
Summer Lovin': 31+ points


TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.

2. Read a book set in the summer.

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)
1 pt. Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer 7/9/22

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)
3 pts. Cool for the Summer by Dahlia Adler 8/27/22

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
3 pts. Murder Lo Mein by Vivien Chien 7/15/22


7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.
1 pt. Blood of Wonderland by Colleen Oakes 9/3/22

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)
3 pts. Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton 7/30/22
3 pts. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl 9/22/22

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
1 pt. Mistress of All Evil by Serena Valentino 8/9/22
1 pt. Mother Knows Best by Serena Valentino 9/12/22

Welcome Ariel!

Object: The aim of the challenge is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter. A special badge is given to the winner.

Read books for the tasks listed below. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task PLUS an additional 2 points for each bonus task. The book must work for the task and the bonus to receive the 2 extra points.

Please keep a record of your points total at the top of your post.

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Summer Lovin': 31+ points

11/20

TASKS
✔1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.
Tudo Pelo Garoto - 08/01/2023 (Junw 30th)

2. Read a book set in the summer.

✔3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)
The Orc from the Office - 22/12/2022

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)

✔5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover
- 07/02/2023

✔6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
- 17/01/2023

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.

✔8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.
A Senhora do Lago: Volume II - 05/08/2022

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)

✔10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.
Death Watch - 10/02/2023

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.

✔13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover
Love, Laugh, Lich - 21/12/2022

✔14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)
Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro Vol. 10 - 19/12/2022

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

✔16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.
Ice Planet Honeymoon: Vektal and Georgie - 16/01/2023

✔17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)
Heat for Hire - 24/01/2023

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover

✔20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
魔道祖師 三 Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 3 - 12/01/2023

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Welcome Ana!

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022

~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Summer Lovin': 31+ points

0/5-15


TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.

2. Read a book set in the summer.

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer. This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.

Welcome Dita!

Finished

Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2022 - September 22, 2022
38/31+

Summer Lovin': 31+ points

TASKS
1. Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year (Bonus: published in 2022) - tell us when it was published.
June 28, 2022 Five Belles Too Many Debra H. Goldstein 6/21/22 (bonus)
July 7, 2022-A Perilous Pal Laura Bradford 6/29/22 (bonus)
Sept. 2, 2020-Whiskers, Wreaths and Murder Kathy Manos Penn 7/6/22
June 29, 2022 The Hole Truth Emma Ainsley 7/8/22 (bonus)
June 29, 2022-Pier Pressure Wendy Neugent 7/13/22 (bonus)

2. Read a book set in the summer.
Plum Dead Kathleen Suzette 6/30/22
A Poisonous Page Kitt Crowe 7/12/22
Death of an Ice Cream Scooper Lee Hollis 7/22/22

3. Read a book with the letters H O T somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Hot' in order in the title, so Hot, Hotter, Shot etc)
Not in order-A Hint of Mischief Daryl Wood Gerber 6/26/22

4. Read a book with a summer related word (beach, swim) in the title (Bonus: SUMMER in the title)
Seashore-The Sneaky Seashore Slayer Audrey Clementine 7/3/22

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of summer.This can be as simple as a yellow cover. (Bonus: Beach scene on cover) - show us the cover
Raspberries on cake- Kate Bell 6/24/22
Beach scene (Bonus) Kathleen Suzette 6/25/22
Beach scene (Bonus) Wendy Neugent 7/11/22
Beach scene/cold drink- Kathleen Suzette 7/16/22
Palm trees and golf course Gabby Allan 7/22/22

6. Flag Day - Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. (Bonus: red, white AND blue on cover) - show us the cover
Kathleen Suzette 7/9/22 (bonus)

7. Go Fishing Day (June 18th) - Read a book where a character goes fishing.
Murder at the Blueberry Festival Darci Hannah 7/19/22

8. Fathers Day - Read a book with a main character who is a father.

9. Queen's Official Birthday (UK) - Read a book with an author or character named Elizabeth (or some form of Elizabeth - Liz, Lizzie, Betty, etc). (Bonus: also set in England)
Lizzie (no bonus, it's Kansas) Dairy, Dairy Quite Contrary Amy Lillard 6/22/22

10. Midsummers Day - Read a book that is #2 in a trilogy.

11. Wimbledon - Read a book where somebody takes part in a sport (does not have to be professionally). (Bonus: The sport is tennis)
Running a marathon-Strawberry Surprise Killer Kate Bell 6/26/22

12. Canada Day (July 1st) - Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
A Well Constructed Murder Reagan Davis 7/4/22

13. Independence Day (4th of July) - Read a book set in USA. (Bonus: An American Flag on the cover) - show us the cover
Maine-Ice Cold Murder Kate Bell 6/22/22
Massachusetts-A Prop of Murder Penny Brooke 7/5/22

14. 4th of July - Read a book with a number in the title. (Bonus: The number 4 in the title)
Kathleen Suzette 7/2/22 (2 pts)

15. Summer - Read a book with a summer vehicle on the cover - canoe, bicycle, camper, etc. - show us the cover
Camper- S.C. Merritt 7/19/22

16. Summer vacation - Read a book where someone takes a vacation.
Mike-Petter Off Dead Chelsea Thomas 7/15/22

17. Summer vacation - Read a book set in a location different from where you live. (Bonus: set on an island)
Small town NY-Slice of Murder Rosie A. Point 6/27/22
Miami FL-Laced with Murder Patti Benning 7/10/22
Small town Maine-Tarts and Terror Kathleen Suzette 7/26/22

18. Eating outdoors - Read a book where characters have a barbecue or picnic meal.

19. Weddings - Read a book that involves a wedding (Bonus: Bride on the cover) - show us the cover
A Catered Doggie Wedding Isis Crawford 6/28/22

20. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
S-Stilettos and Scoundrels L.C. Turner 6/21/22