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2024 The Year of the Dragon
Duration - February 10, 2024 through January 28, 2025




The Dragon is ranked Fifth in the Chinese Zodiac.
According to one of many myths, the Jade Emperor held a race and decreed that the order of the animals in the Chinese zodiac would be decided by who crossed the finish line in the first 12 places. It would seem a matter of common sense that the mighty Dragon would be deserving of first place, however he did not achieve this. He came after the Rabbit, Tiger, Ox, and Rat. Why was this?...

When Dragon was on his way to the finish line, he found a village suffering from a very serious drought — even its plants and crops did not grow, and a great number of people were in famine. So, he flew across the clouds and opened his mouth to make rain and solved their hardship.

Dragon continued on in the race, but after a while, he saw another village threatened by a flood. He stopped without hesitation and opened his mouth to absorb the water. His efforts and powers moved the flood waters to the sea, and the disaster at the village was averted.

As Dragon hurried on his way towards the race's end, he saw that Rabbit was being chased by a wolf. In order to deal with the wolf and save Rabbit, he let Rabbit go on ahead. So, by generously helping those he met on the way, as is always his nature, Dragon came in after Rabbit in the zodiac race.

Tasks:
1. Read a book published in December.
2. Read a boom where the MC makes a selfless sacrifice to help someone else.
3. Read a book with a cover that is at least 50% green.
4. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word DRAGON.
5. Read a book where any of the characters are suffering from a water-based environmental calamity (drought, flood, tsunami, etc.)


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✔️1. Read a book published in December:
The Crush by Kelly Fox
●Finished: 4/09 ★★★
Pub December 22, 2023
The Crush (Lost Boys, #2) by Kelly Fox



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✔️2. Read a book where the MC makes a selfless sacrifice to help someone else:
Press by Nora Phoenix
●Finished: 4/10 ★★
MC1 quit his job that he loved so that MC2 didn't have to
Press (White House Men, #1) by Nora Phoenix


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✔️3. Read a book with a cover that is at least 50% green:
How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin
●Finished: 3/08 ★★★
Mostly green cover
How to Solve Your Own Murder (Castle Knoll Files, #1) by Kristen Perrin


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✔️4. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word DRAGON:
Forget Me Not by Alyson Derrick
●Finished: 4/11 ★★★★
Both A and D can be found in DRAGON
Forget Me Not by Alyson Derrick


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✔️5. Read a book where any of the characters are suffering from a water-based environmental calamity:
Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda
●Finished: 4/13 ★★★★★
from the synopsis: "...a drought has descended on the region..."
Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda


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People born in the year of the Dragon are often seen as confident, ambitious, and adventurous. They are also known to be passionate, strong-willed, and have excellent leadership qualities. Dragons are the fifth animal sign in the Chinese zodiac and are associated with the Fire element, which is believed to symbolize energy, creativity, and transformation.

Set 2 Tasks:
1. Read a book with a confident MC.
2. Read a book with all the letters of FIRE in the title and/or series name (you can use both).
3. Read a book where the MC goes on an adventure.
4. Read a book published in May.
5. Read a book where the MC goes through a personal transformation of some kind.


message 9: by Krissy (last edited Apr 24, 2024 11:15AM) (new)

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✔️1. Read a book with a confident MC
Iris by Eden Finley
●Finished: 4/18 ★★★★
both MCs are competitive and very confident in their abilities
Iris (Mike Bravo Ops, #1) by Eden Finley


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✔️2. Read a book with all the letters of FIRE in the title
Fakers with Benefits by Willow Dixon
●Finished: 4/20 ★★★★
Fakers with Benefits
Fakers with Benefits (Crimson Club, #2) by Willow Dixon


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✔️3. Read a book where the MC goes on an adventure:
How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 1 by A.J. Sherwood
●Finished: 4/21 ★★★
MC goes on an adventure to find the Black Sorcerer of Grimslock and save an entire town of people
How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy Miracle 1 (Villainy, #1) by A.J. Sherwood


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✔️4. Read a book published in May
Shameless by Kelly Fox
●Finished: 4/23 ★★★★
published May 26, 2020
Shameless (Wrecked, #3) by Kelly Fox


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✔️5. Read a book where the MC goes through a personal transformation of some kind:
Thirst by Marina Yuszczuk
●Finished: 4/16 ★
MC transforms into a vampire
Thirst by Marina Yuszczuk


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Dragons are highly respected and revered in Chinese culture and are often associated with the emperor, power, and authority. People born in the year of the Dragon are believed to possess some of these characteristics and are often successful in their careers and personal lives. They are also said to be charismatic, imaginative, and have a strong sense of justice and fairness.

Set 3 Tasks:
1. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word EMPORER.
2. Read a book where a character is highly respected or revered.
3. Read a book where the MC has a successful career.
4. Read a book with a MC is highly imaginative.
5. Read a book that has a dominant theme of justice.


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✔️1. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word EMPORER:
Falling Bodies by Rebecca Roanhorse
●Finished: 5/07 ★★★★
Author's initials can be found in EMPORER
Falling Bodies (The Far Reaches, #3) by Rebecca Roanhorse


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✔️2. Read a book where a character is highly respected or revered:
Whiskey Throttle by Riley Hart
●Finished: 4/30 ★★★★★
MC is a famous and respected champion motocross racer
Whiskey Throttle (Fever Falls, #3) by Riley Hart


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✔️3. Read a book where the MC has a successful career:
Egotistical Puckboy by Eden Finley & Saxon James
●Finished: 4/28 ★★★★★
Both MCs are players in the NHL
Egotistical Puckboy (Puckboys, #1) by Eden Finley


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✔️4. Read a book with a MC is highly imaginative:
Starter Villain by John Scalzi
●Finished: 4/29 ★★
talking dolphins, typing cats, need I say more??
Starter Villain by John Scalzi


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✔️5. Read a book that has a dominant theme of justice.
Trailer Park Parable: A Memoir of How Three Brothers Strove to Rise Above Their Broken Past, Find Forgiveness, and Forge a Hopeful Future by Tyler Zed
●Finished: 4/27 ★★★
the author's father goes to trial and gets convicted of attempted murder of the author's mother.
Trailer Park Parable A Memoir of How Three Brothers Strove to Rise Above Their Broken Past, Find Forgiveness, and Forge a Hopeful Future by Tyler Zed


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Despite their many positive traits, Dragons can also be impulsive, stubborn, and prone to anger. They can sometimes struggle with their emotions and may find it challenging to work with others who do not share their vision or passion. However, with their determination and perseverance, Dragons can overcome most obstacles and achieve their goals.

Set 4 Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is at least 50% red.
2. Read a book with a MC who is very stubborn.
3. Read a book where the MC struggles with their emotions over some issue.
4. Read a book with all of the letters GOAL in the title and/or subtitle (you can use both).
5. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word DETERMINATION.


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✔️1. Read a book whose cover is at least 50% red:
What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher
●Finished: 5/22 ★★★★
red cover
What Feasts at Night (Sworn Soldier, #2) by T. Kingfisher


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✔️2. Read a book with a MC who is very stubborn:
A Sham Betrothal by Jennie Goutet
●Finished: 5/30 ★★★
MC was being stubborn about marriage
A Sham Betrothal (Georgians in Paris) by Jennie Goutet


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✔️3. Read a book where the MC struggles with their emotions over some issue:
Disrupted Engagement by Nicky James
●Finished: 5/12 ★★★★★
MC1 knows MC2 is hiding something so he struggles to not freak out
Disrupted Engagement (Valor and Doyle Mysteries, #6) by Nicky James


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✔️4. Read a book with all of the letters GOAL in the title:
The Amazing Alpha Tau Boyfriend Project by Lisa Henry
●Finished: 6/03 ★★★★
The AmazinG ALpha Tau BOyfriend Project|
The Amazing Alpha Tau Boyfriend Project (Alpha Tau, #1) by Lisa Henry


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✔️5. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word DETERMINATION:
Insatiable by Rhys Everly
●Finished: 6/01 ★★★
author's initials are R & E
Insatiable (Vino & Veritas, #11) by Rhys Everly


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2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, beginning on February 10th, 2024 (Chinese New Year) and concluding on January 28th, 2025 (Chinese New Year's Eve). The Dragon is also associated with the years 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, and 1952. People born in Dragon years usually possess natural courage, tenacity, and intelligence, often displaying enthusiasm and confidence.

Set 5 Tasks:
1. Read a book published in February.
2. Read a book with an enthusiastic and confident MC.
3. Read a book without a 3 in the page count.
4. Read a book that takes place over a New Year's Eve time frame.
5. Read a book with a double vowel in the title.


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✔️1. Read a book published in February.
To Catch a Firefly by Emmy Sanders
●Finished: 6/22 ★★★★
published Feb 15, 2024
To Catch a Firefly by Emmy Sanders


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✔️2. Read a book with an enthusiastic and confident MC.
Oye by Melissa Mogollon
●Finished: 6/09 ★★★★
Oye by Melissa Mogollon


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✔️3. Read a book without a 3 in the page count.
Cair by Eryn Hawk
●Finished: 6/10 ★★★★
404 pages
Cair (Veiled City #1) by Eryn Hawk


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✔️4. Read a book that takes place over a New Year's Eve time frame.
Dear Daddy, Please Punish Me by Skyler Snow
●Finished: 6/12 ★★★★
Dear Daddy, Please Punish Me (Naughty or Nice, #6) by Skyler Snow


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✔️5. Read a book with a double vowel in the title
Scoring the Keeper by Hayden Hall
●Finished: 6/23 ★★★
Scoring the Keeper (Arctic Titans of Northwood U, #2) by Hayden Hall


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message 36: by Erica, Quality Control Supervisor (new)

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In Chinese culture, the Dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparalleled in talent and excellence. It symbolizes power, nobility, honor, luck, and success. Consequently, 2024 is forecasted to bring about opportunities, changes, and challenges. If you're seeking a shift in your current lives, this year might offer a favorable chance.

Set 6 Tasks:
1. Read a book with a very talented MC.
2. Read a book with the numbers 2 and 4 in the page count.
3. Read a book with nobility in it.
4. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word EXTRAORDINARY.
5. Read a book where the MC takes a chance on something.


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✔️1. Read a book with a very talented MC:
The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaul
●7/01 ★★★
The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaul


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✔️2. Read a book with the numbers 2 and 4 in the page count:
P.S. I Loathe You by Isla Olsen
●8/01 ★★★★
284 p
P.S. I Loathe You by Isla Olsen


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✔️3. Read a book with nobility in it:
A King to be Loved by Brea Alepoú
●7/10 ★★★★
A King to be Loved (Our King, Our Master #5) by Brea Alepoú


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✔️4. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word EXTRAORDINARY:
Mr. Big Shot by Isla Olsen
●7/06 ★★★★
Mr. Big Shot (Suits & Sevens, #1) by Isla Olsen


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✔️5. Read a book where the MC takes a chance on something:
Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova
●7/05 ★★★★★
MC takes a chance on the chunk of lung tissue
Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova


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message 43: by Erica, Quality Control Supervisor (new)

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According to Chinese astrology, 2024 is a Wood Dragon Year. Wood indicates calmness, loyalty, and reliability and Dragons endowed with prominent abilities and revolutionary ideas. Such features incline Wood Dragons toward a successful life. Even though stubbornness and a little arrogance are innate with Dragons, these negative traits, sometimes, may be the key to achieving their goals.

Set 7 Tasks:
1. Read a book with a very calm MC.
2. Read a book where a character works with wood.
3. Read a book with all the letters LOYALTY in the title and/or series names (can use both).
4. Read a book where a MC's negative characteristic helps them achieve their goal.
5. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word REVOLUTIONARY.


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