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For each month of the year, we have listed 5 celebrations with reading tasks to go with them. This is a revamp of a previous challenge.

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Levels
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.
8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover).
17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre.

November
National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.
21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor.
24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.

December
3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!
8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion
14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate.

January
Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).

February
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.

March
5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.
18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.

April
1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover).
4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit.
12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.
19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.

May
Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character.
10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover).
28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger.

June
1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).
9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book where limoncello is enjoyed or with a lemon on the cover (show cover).

July
4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.

August
1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.

September
4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.



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*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
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Lali & Michelle FINISHED

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Vanessa FINISHED

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month
Read: 12 (months)

THE CELEBRATIONS

October
1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
Witch Way to the Diapers Milly Taiden 10/7/24
5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.
The Lights of Sugarberry Cove Heather Webber 10/12/24
8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
Beach View Lane Jan Moran 10/2/24
13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover).
Somebody's Baby Donna Alward 10/4/24
17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre.

November
National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
Love in Due Time L.B. Dunbar 11/6/24
9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
A Broken BoneMelinda Leigh 11/5/24
11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.
Falling For You Karice Bolton 11/16/24
21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book tagged Humor.
Dirty Thirty Janet Evanovich 11/14/24
24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.
Telling Lies L.A. Dobbs 11/2/24

December
3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
The Grumpy Billionaire Who Stole Christmas Erin McCarthy 12/3/24
8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away.
Just Add Mischief Heather B. Moore 12/11/24
14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
Canadian Winter Kimberly Ann 12/9/24

January
Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
A Hero's Christmas Hope Vivian Arend 1/4/25
5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
Junkyard Dogs Craig Johnson 1/19/25
18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
Because of You Olivia Miles 1/20/25
19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion.
Gypsy Magic H.P. Mallory 1/25/25

February
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister and a priest.
Sandcastle Inn Irene Hannon 2/3/25
6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
Burned by Her Devotion Melinda Leigh 2/7/25
10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
Smooth Sailing Kristen Ashley 2/18/25
15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another. Reeve Katy Regnery 2/4/25
18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.
Twisted Truth Melinda Leigh 2/8/25 (Solitude, Oregon #9)

March
5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Perfect Summer Bethany Lopez 3/5/25
Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
A Reason to Stay at Sandpiper Inn Ella Morgan 3/7/25
7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
Cold as Hell Kelley Armstrong 3/4/25
9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.
The Black Bird Oracle Deborah Harkness 3/2/25
18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.
Fallen Karin Slaughter 3/3/25

April
1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an orange title.
Sandpiper Marsh Vickie McKeehan 4/13/25
4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats any citrus fruit.
Bubbles at The Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 4/12/25
12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.
Uncertain Spring Lyn Cote 4/6/25
19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
Back in the Saddle Kristen Ashley 4/19/25
30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pen.
The Kept Woman Karin Slaughter 4/4/25

May
Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
Training the Heart Paisley Hope 5/7/25
6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character.
The Day He Came Home Elana Johnson 5/20/25
10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
Home for the Holidays Sara Richardson 5/8/25
16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Whiskey Chaser Lucy Score 5/19/25
28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger.

June
1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
The Feud Sawyer Bennett 6/6/25
3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover.
Look on the Bright Side Kristan Higgins 6/18/25
9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
June Kisses Mari Carr 6/9/25
19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book where limoncello is enjoyed or with a lemon on the cover (show cover).

July
4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
Loving and Dying in Notchey Creek Liz S. Andrews 7/11/25
8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
Say You're Sorry Melinda Leigh 7/5/25
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
American Sky Carolyn Dasher 7/5/25
21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
Friday Night Bites Chloe Neill 7/14/25
25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.
Murder Comes to Notchey Creek Liz S. Andrews 7/4/25

August
1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
Mrs. Endicott's Splendid Adventure Rhys Bowen 8/11/25
Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
On Moonberry Lake Holly Varni 8/4/25
17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
Dream Town Lee Goldberg 8/3/25
30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
The Beach Shack Cindy Nichols 8/5/25
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.
The Outsider Maisey Yates 8/6/25

September
4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story dolphins).
Gulfside Inn Rebecca Regnier 9/11/25
13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
Scandal Above Stairs Jennifer Ashley 9/12/25
16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
Own Me K.A. Tucker 9/21/25
17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.
Gulfside Girls Rebecca Regnier 9/10/25

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Levels
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!

THE CELEBRATIONS

October
1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
A Happier Life. Kristy Woodson Harvey. 10.1.24
5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.
A Killer Plot. Ellery Adams. 10.4.24
8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
Takedown Twenty. Janet Evanovich. 10.20.24
13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: 50+% brown
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption. Laura Hillenbrand. 10.4.24

17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre. (An Easter Bunny Costume)
Plum Spooky. Janet Evanovich. 10.6.24

November
National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk. Kathleen Rooney. 11.5.24
9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day. (Rory opens her art gallery)
The Keeper of Happy Endings. Barbara Davis. 11.2.24
11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.
The Rooster Bar. John Grisham. 11.3.24
21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor.
An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good. Helene Tursten. 12.2.24
24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.
How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House. Cherie Jones. 11.4.24

December
3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
The Mother's Promise. Sally Hepworth. 12.2.24
5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!
Lakeshore Christmas. Susan Wiggs. 12.3.24
8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away (Sofie is told to go away - for her own safety)
The Underground Library. Jennifer Ryan. 12.23.24
14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box. (Abby receives boxes with her grandmother's journals.)
The Matchmaker's Gift. Lynda Cohen Loigman. 12.5.24
16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate.
The Social Graces. Renée Rosen. 12.19.24

January
Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing. (Anna is found by the Coast Guard naked in a boat)
Isle of Palms. Dorothea Benton Frank. 1.11.25
5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy. (Buck Nance)
Razor Girl. Carl Hiaasen. 1.15.25
18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (That's a potent brew…p.166).
The Author's Guide to Murder. Beatriz Williams. 1.12.25

February
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader. - Father John -
Full of Grace. Dorothea Benton Frank. 2.20.25
6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting. Sophie Irwin. 2.2.25
10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
Midnight Clear. Kathy Hogan Trocheck. 2.1.25
15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
A Letter to Three Witches. Elizabeth Bass. 2.2.25

March
5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book. -
Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason. Nancy Pearl. 3.2.25
Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
Killer Honeymoon. G.A. McKevett. 3.3.25
7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
Drunk on Love. Jasmine Guillory. 3.1.25
18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.
Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully. Julie McFadden. 3.1.25

April
1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an orange title (show cover).
Wild Dark Shore. Charlotte McConaghy. 4.1.25


4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit. (Drayton has orange juice).
High Tea and Misdemeanors. Laura Childs. 4.16.25

12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese. (cheesy teddy bear toasted sandwiches. P170)
Kale to the Queen. Nell Hampton. 4.11.25

19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (old loss, new love).
The Littlest Library. Poppy Alexander. 4.10.25

30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, crayons.
The Bookshop of Hidden Dreams. Karen Hawkins. 4.5.25

May
Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date. Haunted Ever After. Jen DeLuca. 5.18.25
6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character. 4:50 from Paddington. Agatha Christie. 5.16.25
10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story. Murder in the Tea Leaves. Laura Childs. 5.5.25
16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover). A Christmas Duet. Debbie Macomber. 5.11.25
28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger. The Forgotten Road. Richard Paul Evans. 5.14.25

June
1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).
9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book where limoncello is enjoyed or with a lemon on the cover (show cover).

July
4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.

August
1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.

September
4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

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Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!


THE CELEBRATIONS

October 4/4
❌1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car: MC drives a car: A Fatal Yarn by Peggy Ehrhart 10/3/24
❌5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story: Run for Cover Bookshop: Murder in the Mystery Suite by Ellery Adams 10/4/24
❌8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews 10/1/24
❌17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre: Death Scene by Carol J. Perry 10/9/24 Character dresses as a judge in the Salem witch trials

November 4/4
❌National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another: MC reads to her 5th grade students Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett 11/10/24
❌11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner: The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw 11/8/24
❌ 21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor. Tagged humor: Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto 11/16/24
❌24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery: Murder Always Barks Twice by Jennifer Hawkins 11/1/24

December 4/4
❌3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug. "Zelda hugged her closer." p74 A Picture of Murder by T.E. Kinsey 12/1/24
❌5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 12/20/24
❌14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box: 'Twas the Knife Before Christmas by Jacqueline Frost 12/8/24
❌16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate: Grace eats chocolate-covered strawberries - Grace Interrupted by Julie Hyzy 12/18/24

January 4/4
❌Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing. The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America by Elizabeth Letts 1/15/25
❌12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy. Zaphod Beeblebrox: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams 1/2/25
❌18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan. All Fudged Up by Nancy CoCo 1/23/25
❌19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion. Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala 1/12/25 Poisonous potions, health potions, coffee "potions."

February 4/4
❌3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader. Rest in Pieces by Rita Mae Brown 2/13/25
❌6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another: For the Love of Friends by Sara Goodman Confino 2/4/25
❌10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten: Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson 2/3/25
❌15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another: Is She Really Going Out with Him? by Sophie Cousens 2/2/25

March 4/4
❌5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book: Steamed Open by Barbara Ross 3/1/25
❌Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return. A Catered Christmas by Isis Crawford 3/6/26 - Borrowed from library
❌7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone: No More Secrets by Lucy Score 3/2/25
❌18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment. Larceny And Lace by Annette Blair 3/3/25

April 4/4
❌1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title. FMC and MMC celebrate their first anniversary Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez 4/1/25
❌12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese. Cheddar Off Dead by Korina Moss 4/3/25
❌19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation). Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz 4/4/25
❌30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape. "...they all pulled out matching yellow notebooks and pens..." Braking for Bodies by Duffy Brown 4/2/25 22%

May 4/4
❌Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
Maddie and Jason go on a date:Dead End Donation by Kirsten Weiss 5/5/25
❌6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character. The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel 5/2/25
❌10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story. Author starts a small woodworking business - Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living by Nick Offerman 5/11/25
❌16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover - Be Still My Bleating Heart by Hannah Reed 5/8/25


June 4/4
❌1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship. Various characters play backgammon - The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley 6/2/25
❌3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover). Tandem Demise by Duffy Brown 6/30/25

❌9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one. Indigo by Beverly Jenkins 6/3/25
❌19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini. Seven Days in June by Tia Williams 6/12/25 p249

July
❌4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL. One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia 7/6/25
❌8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard - French Quarter Fright Night by Ellen Byron 7/5/25
❌12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle - Leo rides a motorcycle - Sins of the Sarcophagus by Kirsten Weiss 7/19/25
❌21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake. Main characters live in a hotel located next to Lake Ontario in Toronto - The Stand-In by Lily Chu 7/20/25

August
❌Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
Slashing Through the Snow by Jacqueline Frost 8/3/25
❌17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old - Vida Winter is in her 70s or 80s - The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield 8/1/25
❌30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach. A Walk Along the Beach by Debbie Macomber 8/4/25
❌31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story. Magic Steals by Ilona Andrews 8/5/25

September
❌ 4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal) - Dolphins play a key role in the story - Starter Villain by John Scalzi 9/6/25
❌13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged. Izzy hugs both her bosses - The Wake-Up Call by Beth O'Leary 9/3/25
16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
❌ 17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness. Rose Noire is always doing acts of kindness for everyone - For Duck's Sake by Donna Andrews 9/11/25
❌31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside. MC has a picnic with a new love interest - Knitty Gritty Murder by Peggy Ehrhart 9/2/25

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Levels
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!

THE CELEBRATIONS

October - 4
🚗1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath - Oct. 4
📚5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.
The Body in the Bookstore by Ellie Alexander - Oct. 6
🕵🏼‍♀️8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
Cici's Journal: The Adventures of a Writer-In-Training by Joris Chamblain - Oct. 9
13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover).
👸🏼17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre.
All Princesses Die Before Dawn by Quentin Zuttion - MC wears a t-shirt on his head, pretending to be a princess - Oct. 1


November - 5
📖National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
Murder on the Orient Express: The Graphic Novel by Bob Al-Greene - Nov. 3
🤪9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
Hounded to Death by Laurien Berenson - Nov. 10
🌮11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.
Little Fish: A Memoir from a Different Kind of Year by Ramsey Beyer - Nov. 5
😆21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book tagged Humor.
Donut the Destroyer by Sarah Graley - Nov. 3
🕵🏼‍♀️24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.
Truth or Dare: The Graphic Novel by P.J. Night - Nov. 2

December - 5
🫂3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
The Squad by Christina Soontornvat - Dec. 4
🛀🏼5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!
Murder at First Light by Christine Knapp - Dec. 11
😜8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion.
We Served the People: My Mother's Stories by Emei Burell - Dec. 3
📦14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
Mia's Baker's Dozen: The Graphic Novel by Coco Simon - Dec. 1
🍫16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate.
Sugar Plum Poisoned by Jenn McKinlay - Dec. 14

January - 3
🫢Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
Go with the Flow by Lily Williams & Karen Schneemann - Jan. 1
5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
🤪12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
Hermit Hill by Nancy Deas & Mike Deas - Jan. 14
18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
☠️19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).
Brightly Woven: The Graphic Novel adapted by Leigh Dragoon - Jan. 7

February - 4
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
Don't Cause Trouble by Arree Chung - Feb. 15
😊6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
Halfway to Somewhere by José Pimienta
🥣10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
Charlotte Brontë Before Jane Eyre by Glynnis Fawkes - Feb. 7
😤15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
Age 16 by Rosena Fung - Feb. 7
18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.

March - 5
🐶5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Doggie Day Care Murder by Laurien Berenson - Mar. 25
📗Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
Homicide by Philippe Squarzoni - Mar. 10
☎️7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
Band Nerd by Sarah Clawson Willis - Mar. 3
🪆9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.
Stepping Stones by Lucy Knisley - Mar. 16
💗18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.
Mismatched: A Modern Graphic Retelling of Emma by Anne Camlin - Mar. 1

April - 5
🧡1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover).
Look on the Bright Side by Lily Williams - Apr. 3

🍋4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit. The Lemonade War: The Graphic Novel by Jacqueline Davies - Apr. 23
🥪12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.
Easter Basket Murder by Leslie Meier - Apr. 8
🐻19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
Brielle and Bear: Once Upon a Time by Salomey Doku - Apr. 9
✂️30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.
The Makers Club: A Graphic Novel by Reimena Yee - Apr. 1

May - 4
❄️Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen - May 2
6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character.
🧁10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
Emma All Stirred Up!: The Graphic Novel by Coco Simon - May 15
16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover).
🌳Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes - May 6

🍔28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger.
Stuck by Kayla Miller - May 4

June - 5
🎮1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
Into the Game! by FGTeeV - June 8
3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).
S.E. Hinton's The Puppy Sisterby S.E. Hinton - June 28

👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏽9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
Uncomfortably Happily by Yeon-Sik Hong - June 6
🎲19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano - June 7
🍋22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book where limoncello is enjoyed or with a lemon on the cover (show cover).
Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack - June 27


July - 5
🅰️4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
49 Days by Agnes Lee - July 2
🎹8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
Ballad for Sophie by Filipe Melo - July 1
🎆12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
Dead, White, and Blue by Annie McEwen - July 4
🎠21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
Carousel Summer by Kathleen Gros - July 3
👠25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.
The Kiss Bet Volume Two: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel by Ingrid Ochoa - July 10

August - 3
1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
🍵Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
Realm of the Blue Mist by Amy Kim - Aug. 5
17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
🏄🏼‍♀️30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
In Waves by A.J. Dungo - Aug. 20
🌭31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.
Hot Dog Taste Test by Lisa Hanawalt - Aug. 28

September - 3
🐻4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder - lots and lots of wildlife! bears, cougars, prairie hens, rabbits, wolves, etc. - Sep. 29
13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
Fatal, Family, Album by Joanna Campbell Slan - Sep. 6
🫴🏼17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
Murder at the High School Reunion by Lee Hollis - Sep. 19
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Levels
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month
✳️Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

THE CELEBRATIONS

😄October-5
✅1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
Rules at the School by the Sea by Jane Beaton. Read 10/9/24 Stan drove 500 miles from Scotland to see Maggie
✅5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.
The Lending Library BY Aliza Fogelson
Read 10/20/24. Wendell Wye's Bookshop
✅8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
The Book Swap by Tessa Bickers. Read 10/1/24
✅13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover).
. Read 10/13/24
✅17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre.
.Set the Stars Alight by Amanda Dykes. Read 10/3/24
Lucy and Dash wear clothes from the 1800 to the Smuggler's Ball.


😄November-4
✅National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. Mrs. Amwell reads and teaches Eliza Fanning to read
✅9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center Read 11/3/24 Hannah
✅11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner. Kick, Billy, Andrew, Jean
Kick Kennedy: The Charmed Life and Tragic Death of the Favorite Kennedy Daughter by Barbara Leaming Read 11/9/24
21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor.
✅24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Read 11/12/24

😄December
✅3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch Read 12/8/24 Hadley give Francesca a hug
✅5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not! Emily takes a bath a Zach's-Alone
Falling Stars by Fern Michaels Read 12/15/24
✅8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion
Go as a River by Shelley Read Read 12/9/24. Wil Moon is told to leave Iola because he is an Indian
✅14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box. Dreams of Falling by Karen White. Read 12/5/24 Larkin receives a box from Gabriel
✅16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate.
The Hope Chest by Viola Shipman. Read 12/20/24. Maddie and Jerri eat chocolate eggs

😄January
✅Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
New Beginnings in the Little Irish Village by Michelle Vernal Read 1/5/25
Imogen Kelly has to dress up as a Leprechaun and be in a St. Patty's Day Parade in her home town
✅5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
The Address by Fiona Davis Read 1/10/25. Sarah takes down the Christmas decorations in the Dakota
✅12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
Remainders of the Day: A Bookshop Diary by Shaun Bythell Read 1/22/25
I pick Shaun as a wild guy. He participates in lots of different activites, goes to many random people's homes to look at books and just lives a pretty "wild" life.
18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
✅19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger. Read 1/8/25
Ojibwe tribe has a ceremony that when they were honoring an event or a person, everyon would sit around a fire pit. the attendees would bring an offering of tobacco. some was sprinkled on the fire and then it was put into a ceremonial pipe and the pipe was passed around to adults in attendance and they would take one puff before passing it on.

😄February
✅3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
The Life Impossible by Matt Haig Read 2/3/25. Priest Francisco Palau
✅6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
French Braid by Anne Tyler Read 2/3/25. Greta tells David he is a great dad
✅10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. Read 2/17/25 page 254 She turns off the oatmeal and rinses the teapot
✅15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another. Shasha annoys Sheila with her bragging and arrogant attitude.
The Woman Inside by E.G. Scott. Read 2/3/25
18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.

😄March
✅5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Holy Chow by David Rosenfelt. Read 3/19/25
✅Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
A Nun in the Closet by Dorothy Gilman. Read 3/13/25
✅7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone. Landon Brinkley uses a phone in her event planning business
Party Girl by Rachel Hollis Read 3/6/25
✅9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.
A Memory of Violets by Hazel Gaynor. Read 3/15/25 Lily Brennan page 124 played with a doll
✅18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.
A Long Stretch of Bad Days by Mindy McGinnis. Read 3/6/25
Lydia and her friend Bristal are surprise by Lydia's father with a gun pointing at them.


😄April
✅1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover)
the Book Club celebrates their first year anniversary
The Best Life Book Club by Sheila Roberts. Read 4/9/25
✅4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit. page 40 I swirled my straw in my orange juice.
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer. Read 4/19/25
✅12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese. Sam and Emma eat a grilled cheese with tomato soup
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Read 4/8/25
✅19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger Read 4/5/25
✅30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.
The Light of Luna Park by Addison Armstrong Read 4/1/25 Stella and her mom Aletha write letters using a pencil.

😄May
✅Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date. Lauren goes on many dates with her many husbands
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. Read 5/3/25
✅6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character.
Jenna and Lance are both ER nurse
Don't Open the Door by Allison Brennan Read 5/8/25
✅10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story. ByWay developes pictures
The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James. Read 5/4/25
✅16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover).
Read 5/2/25
✅28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger. Libby enjoys a BK Whopper
Book Lovers by Emily Henry Read 5/16/25

✳️June
1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
✅3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).
Read 6/7/25
✅9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one. Lilly Palmer meets Ellis Reed
Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris Read 6/6/25
✅19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
The Guncle Patrick drinks a martini
22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book where limoncello is enjoyed or with a lemon on the cover (show cover).

✳️July
✅4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
S and W
The Hope of Heaven: How the Promise of Eternity Changes Everything by Sheila Walsh Read 7/3/25
✅8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas Read 7/17/25
Lina and Aaron ate fish tacos after a hard day at work.
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
✅25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.
Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes Read 7/9/25 Nisha and Sam both wear the Louboutin red shoes

✅August

✅1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
Ladder of Years by Anne Tyler Read 8/11/25 Bay Day Celebration in BayBorough
✅Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
Winterland by Rae Meadows Read 8/2/25 Vera and Anya have tea when Anya stops by to visit
✅17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
Goodbye Mr. Chips by James Hilton
Read the 8/4/25. Mr. Chips is 85
✅30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo Read 8/7/25 Lucy and Darren meet at the beach and later in life take their family there for holidays
✅31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.
Wolf at the Table by Adam Rapp Read 8/6/25.
Myra and Denny go on a picnic to the park next door when they return from their honeymoon

September
✅4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
Out of the Woods: A Girl, a Killer, and a Lifelong Struggle to Find the Way Home by Gregg Olsen. Read 9/4/25. Doe, squirrels and rabbits
11th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
✅16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
Cowboy SEAL Homecoming by Nicole Helm Read 9/17/25 Alex Maguire has a step family
✅17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. Read 9/3/25
Ella shows RAK to the Prince Charmont
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Levels
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!



THE CELEBRATIONS

October
1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
Alaskan Blackout - Joanne Rock (HD #2967 - Sept 2023) - Oct 6
5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.
8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
Hero's Prize - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - Sept 2024) - Oct 2
13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover).
A Christmas Romance in the Scottish Highlands - Donna Ashcroft (Bookouture - Oct 2024) (blue) - Oct 21
17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre.
Saving Christmas in the Little Irish Village - Michelle Vernal (Bookouture - Oct 2024) (elf costume) - Oct 4

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November
National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
The Maui Effect - Sara Ackerman (Mira - Nov 2024) - Nov 13
11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.
The Party Line - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - Nov 2024) - Nov 5
21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor.
24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.
Montana Heat - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - Nov 2024) - Nov 9

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December
3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
Regency Christmas Weddings - Christine Merrill, Liz Tyner, Elizabeth Beacon (HH #1829 - Dec 2024) - Dec 3
5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!
A Father's Redemption - Sabrina York (HSE #3041 - Apr 2024) - Dec 13
8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion
Undercover Cowboy Protector - Kacy Cross (HRS #2274 - Apr 2024) (go away) - Dec 9
14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
Fortune's Holiday Surprise - Jennifer Wilck (HQN - Dec 2024) - Dec 5
16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate.

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January
Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
Love Letters from Her Cowboy - Sasha Summers (HSE #3075 - Jan 2025) - Jan 5
5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
Find Her - Katherine Garbera (HRS #2313 - Feb 2025) - Jan 22
18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
Guarding His Witness - Lisa Childs (HRS #2029 - Feb 2019) - Jan 30
19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).
The Imperfect Lyon - Aviva Orr (Dragonblade - Jan 2025) - Jan 7

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February
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
Rebel Doctor's Baby Surprise - Alison Roberts (HMED #1382 - Apr 2024) (minister) - Feb 15
6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
A Gilded Age Christmas - Amanda McCabe, Lauri Robinson (HH #1757 - Nov 2023) - Feb 2
10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
Home Sweet Christmas - Susan Mallery (HQN - Oct 2022) - Feb 6
18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.
Till the End of Time - Elise Title (HAR #377 - Feb 1991) - Feb 25

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March
5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Cold Case Murder Mystery - Nicole Helm (HI #2272 - Mar 2025) - Mar 1
Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
Twenty-Eight Dates - Michelle Lindo-Rice (HSE #3038 - Mar 2024) (library) - Mar 3
7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
Deadlines, Donuts & Dreidels - Jennifer Wilck (HSE #3068 - Nov 2024) - Mar 7
9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.
18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.
Hawaiian Medic to Rescue His Heart - Annie O'Neil (HMED #1199 - Sept 2021) - Mar 5

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April
1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover).
4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit.
His Small-Town Catch - Kaylie Newell (HSE #3088 - Apr 2025) (lemonade) - Apr 12
12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.
19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
Montana Memory - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - Apr 2025) - Apr 17
30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.
Let Me Be the One - Lori Foster (HQN - Apr 2025) (tape) - Apr 16

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May
Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
A Summer to Start Over - Sera Taíno (HSE #3092 - May 2025) - May 20
6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character.
10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
Personal Security - Lisa Childs (HRS #2325 - May 2025) - May 28
16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover).
Marriage Bargain with the Comte - Parker J. Cole (HH #1858 - May 2025) - May 24
28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger.
Hero Mine - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - May 2025) - May 7

2

June
1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
The Lyon's Last Gamble - Brenna Ash (Dragonblade - May 2025) - June 10
3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).
9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
Canyon Killer - Cindi Myers (HI #2290 - June 2025) - June 2
19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book where limoncello is enjoyed or with a lemon on the cover (show cover).

2 4 5

July
4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
The Maverick's Dating Deal - Christine Rimmer (HQN - Aug 2025) - July 17
8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
Montana Justice - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - July 2025) - July 3
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
Hunted Through Italy - Delaney Diamond (HRS #2330 - June 2025) - July 4
21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.

4 5

August
1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
The Lyon and the Unicorn - Emily Royal (Dragonblade - June 2025) (Lughnasadh) - Aug 4
Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
The Cowboy's English Lady - Lauri Robinson (HH #1867 - July 2025) - Aug 7
17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
The Love Fix - Jill Shalvis (Avon - June 2025) - Aug 1
30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.
Second Chance in Santiago -Tina Beckett (HMED #1472 -July 2025) - Aug 17

4

September
4th: National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
The Paradise Petition - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - July 2025) (rattlesnakes) - Sept 3
13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
The Duke's Sharpshooter - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - Sept 2025) - Sept 12
17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
The Forever Wedding Date - Tif Marcelo (HSE #3104 - Aug 2025) - Sept 27
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.
Full Speed Ahead - Merline Lovelace (Merline Lovelace - Sept 2025) - Sept 13

2

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Level
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

48/36-48 Completed. Finish

Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
Almost Dead-T.R. Ragan 10/01/24
5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.
8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
Sharon Sala-Family Sins 10/07/24
13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover).
One for the Money-Janet Evanovich 10/18/24

17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre.
Trouble in Mudbug-Jana Deleon 10/15/24

November
National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
Not a Role Model-Lani Lynn Vale 11/01/24
11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.
Redline: A John Tyler Action Thriller-Tom Fowler 11/03/24
21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor.
(Set in Alaska)
A Cold Day for Murder-Dana Stabenow 11/02/24
24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.
Whispers at the Reunion-Elle Gray 11/07/24

December
3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
Fatal Lies-Elle Gray 12/22/24
5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!
Her Dying Kiss-Jennifer Chase 12/17/24
8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away
Pretty Girls-Karin Slaughter 12/05/24
14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
Count Their Graves-Jennifer Chase 12/18/24
16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate.

January
Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
Clown Motel-Lani Lynn Vale 1/18/25
5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
Fifth Grave Past the Light-Darynda Jones 1/11/25
18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
Bad Blood-L.T. Vargus 1/12/25
19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).
Chaos in Mudbug-Jana Deleon 1/20/25

February
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
Summertime-Willow Aster 2/13/25
10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
Killing Booth-Lani Lynn Vale 2/07/25
15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
My Phony Valentine-Courtney Walsh 2/16/25
18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.
(Bree Taggert)
Track Her Down-Melinda Leigh 2/03/25

March
5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Secret Love-Willow Aster 3/22/25
Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
The Stopover-T.L. Swan 3/11/25
7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
Alone with You-Aly Martinez 3/13/25
9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.
The Fool-Lani Lynn Vale 3/01/25
18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.

April
1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story.
I'll Just Date Myself-Lani Lynn Vale 4/07/25
4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats any citrus fruit.
Nobody Cares Unless You're Pretty-Lani Lynn Vale 4/02/25
12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.
19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
Jigsaw-Lilly Atlas 4/06/25
30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.
Love, Mom-Iliana Xander 4/17/25

May
Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
Fall With Me-Brooke Montgomery 5/24/25
6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character.
Thirst Trap-Lani Lynn Vale 5/04/25
10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
Sometimes You Fall-Harlow James 5/12/25
16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover).
Chasing Her Fire-Claire Kingsley 5/13/25

28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger.

June
1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
(Ping Pong)
Rook-Jessica Gadziala 6/08/25
3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).
9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
Meet Your Match-Kandi Steiner 6/20/25
19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
The Butterfly Effect-Kelly Elliott 6/07/25
22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover).
Lessons in Lemonade-Kathryn Andrews 6/09/25


July
4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
Willow Aster-Reckless Love 7/06/25
8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
Shadow's Flame-Mary Stone 7/07/25
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
Rocket-Lilly Atlas 7/07/25
21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
Meet Me at the Lake-Carley Fortune 7/20/25
25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.

August
1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
That Swoony Feeling-Meghan Quinn 8/08/25
Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
Hello Darling-Kayley Loring 8/15/25
17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
Last Summer at the Beach House: Feel Good Beachy Women's Fiction-Maggie Miller 8/06/25
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.
Time to Bounce-Lani Lynn Vale 8/02/25

September
4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
Our Little Secret-Q.B. Tyler 9/08/25
16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
Little Jack-Lilly Atlas 9/04/25
17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
YOLO-Lani Lynn Vale 9/03/25
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.
Coast-Jessica Gadziala 9/07/25

FINISHED! A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Levels
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!


THE CELEBRATIONS 12/12

☑️ October 5/3+
X 1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.

Look in the Mirror Catherine Steadman (Maria drives a hire car in London) 10/02/24

X 5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.

The Tuesday Night Survivors' Club (Survivors’ Book Club Mystery 1) Lynn Cahoon (Rarity owns The Next Chapter bookstore) 10/08/24

X 8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.

Marriage & Masti (If Shakespeare Were an Auntie 3) Nisha Sharma 10/03/24

X 13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover).

The New Couple in 5B Lisa Unger 10/04/24

X 17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre.

Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead Olga Tokarczuk (p. 141 “. . . He looked weird . . .” Innerd was in some sort bizarre hunting outfit) 10/04/24

☑️ November 5/3+
X National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.

Death in the Romance Aisle (Survivor’s Bookclub 3) Lynn Cahoon (Shirley reads to children at the bookstore) 11/01/24

X 9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.

Holiday Hideaway Mary Kay Andrews (George falls off the roof and is helped by his high school crush) 11/02/24

X 11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.

Reading Between the Lies (Survivors’ Book Club Mystery 4) Lynn Cahoon (Rarity and Archer go out for dinner - neither is married or engaged) 11/03/24

X 21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor.

Alaskan Holiday Debbie Macomber 11/24/24

X 24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.

We Solve Murders (We Solve Murders 1) Richard Osman 11/07/24

☑️ December 5/5

X 3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.

The Trouble With Mistletoe (A Brookhollow Story 1) Jennifer Snow (Loc 519 Lisa and Victoria hug) 12/02/24

X 5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!

I'm Stuck in Your Kindle! Wally Otto (loc 60 of 131) 12/30/24

X 8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion

Gorgeous and the Geek Rachel John (both of these happen) 12/04/24

X 14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.

Beautyland Marie-Helene Bertino (Dominic gave Adina a box from Toni) 12/06/24

X 16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day- Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate.

Aunt Bessie Invites (Isle of Man 9) Diana Xarissa (chocolate covered biscuits) 12/08/24

☑️ January 5/3+

X Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.

The Weight of It All N.R. Walker (Henry is embarrassed by his level of unfitness but knows if he sticks with working out - he’ll get past it) 01/04/25

X 5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.

A Very Henry Christmas (The Weight of It All 1.5) N.R. Walker (Henry tidied up after Christmas) 01/07/25

X 12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.

Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist (Mistletoe Romance 1) Codi Hall (Pike is wild!) 01/02/25

X 18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.

Fudgy Christmas Murders (Candy-Coated Mysteries 13) Nancy CoCo (Mackinac Island, Michigan) 01/10/25

X 19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).

Paging Dr. Hart Melissa Dymond (Evan makes Tiffany’s coffee into an iced vanilla latte exactly how she likes it) 01/03/25

☑️ February 5/3+

X 3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.

Monday the Rabbi Took Off (Rabbi Small 4) Harry Kemelman 02/14/25

X 6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.

My Ántonia (Great Plains Trilogy 3) Willa Cather (Joe tells Antonia she’s “handsome”) 02/02/25

X 10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.

Just for the Summer (Part of Your World 3) Abby Jimenez
(@67% “. . . she poked at her oatmeal . . .”) 02/01/25

X 15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.

Hair of the Dog (Melanie Travis 4) Laurien Berenson (Aunt Peg annoys a lot of people) 02/01/25

X 18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.

Heart of Barkness (Chet and Bernie 9) Spencer Quinn 02/04/25

☑️ March 5/3+

X 5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.

Missing in Flight Audrey J. Cole (Kindle) 03/01/25

X Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.

The Comeback Ella Berman (library book) 03/18/25

X 7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.

You Are Here David Nicholls (lots of texting, use as a GPS, and even some landline phone calls) 03/01/25

X 9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.

Half of a Yellow Sun Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (p. 427 - Pamela plays with a doll) 03/13/25

X 18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.

Stone Yard Devotional Charlotte Wood (the MC encounters a woman she bullied as a teen) 03/01/25

☑️ April 5/3+

X 1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover).

Jane and Dan at the End of the World Colleen Oakley (19th anniversary dinner) 04/06/25

X 4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit.

Margarettown Gabrielle Zevin (the narrator ends up eating citrus when lost at sea) 04/04/25

X 12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.

Fudge and Marriage (Candy-Coated 13) Nancy CoCo (p. 47 most of Alloe’s dinners are a grilled cheese) 04/22/25

X 19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).

Say You'll Remember Me Abby Jimenez (romance with caring for a family member) 04/03/25

X 30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.

The Persian Pickle Club Sandra Dallas (Queenie lends her friend a pencil) 04/06/25

☑️ May 5/3+

X Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.

Deep End Ali Hazelwood (Sammy and Lukas eventually date) 05/02/25

X 6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character. (An unnamed nurse helps an accident victim)

Malarkey in Christmas River: A Christmas Cozy Mystery(Christmas River 14) Meg Muldoon 05/02/25

X 10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.

Dream Count Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Omelogor funds multiple female owned small businesses) 05/01/25

X 16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover).

Topped Chef (Key West Food Critic 3) Lucy Burdette 05/05/25

X 28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger.

Death in Four Courses (Key West Food Critic 2) Lucy Burdette (p. 250) 05/05/25

☑️ June 4/3+

X 1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.

Small Town Secrets (Small Town 1) Kristy Tate (p. 162 - family game night) 06/01/25

X 3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).

After Life Gayle Forman 06/10/25


X 9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.

The Snow Child Eowyn Ivey 06/05/25

X 19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.

The Haunting of Hill House Shirley Jackson (p. 49 Dr Montague) 06/05/25

22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book where limoncello is enjoyed or with a lemon on the cover (show cover).

July 5/3+

X 4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.

Mother's Day Mayhem (Tourist Trap 6.5) Lynn Cahoon 07/01/25

X 8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.

A Very Mummy Holiday (Tourist Trap 7.5) Lynn Cahoon (Greg and Jill are on holiday in Oregon) 07/03/25

X 12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.

Funeral Food (Tory Bauer Mystery 1) Kathleen Taylor (Michael rides a motorcycle) 07/01/25

X 21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.

Fun for the Whole Family Jennifer E. Smith (the family is staying in a cabin on a lake) 07/01/25

X 25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.

A Fashionably French Murder (An American in Paris 3) Colleen Cambridge (p. 159 Tabitha is wearing her dark red Mary Janes) 07/11/25

August 5/3+

X 1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.

A Vacation to Die For (Tourist Trap 14) Lynn Cahoon (Fall Festival) 08/08/25

X Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.

Aunt Bessie Questions (Isle of Man 17) Diana Xarissa (p. 46 Bessie and Helen have a cuppa) 08/05/25

X 17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.

A Cold-Blooded Business (Kate Shugak 4) Dana Stabenow (Ekaterina Shugak is Kate’s grandmother) 08/04/25

X 30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.

Gidget (Gidget 1) Frederick Kohner (a book about surfing) 08/07/25

X 31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.

The Lost Book of First Loves RaeAnne Thayne (p. 285 - Jane and Beckett have a picnic) 08/12/25

☑️ September 4/3+

4th: National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).

X 13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.

Come Fly with Me Camille Di Maio (Judy hugs her Pan Am boss) 09/04/25

X 16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.

Once Upon a Time in Dollywood Ashley Jordan (Evie ends up with a stepson) 09/08/25

X 17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.

The Second Life of Mirielle West Amanda Skenandore (Frank and Irene are kind) 09/07/25

X 31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.

Unleashed (Melanie Travis 7) Laurien Berenson (Davey eats lunch at day camp) 09/06/25

Welcome everyone!

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Levels
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month

Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
Death Masks by Jim Butcher 10/11/2024
8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
Puzzle for Two by Josh Lanyon 10/03/2024
13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover).
by Elizabeth Doyle Carey 10/14/2024

November
National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
Archangel Undercover by Aron Lewes 11/10/2024
9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
Angel of Death by Aron Lewes 11/3/2024
24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.
Flippin' Out by Patti Benning 11/19/2024

December
3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
About Last Night by Aimee Nicole Walker 12/19/2025
8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away.
Bedhead by Brooke Blaine 12/16/2024
14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
It Started With A Sleigh by Kaydence Snow 12/17/2024

January
Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
Buried to the Brim by Jenn McKinlay 1/9/2025
12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
Feel the Bern by Andrew Shaffer 1/14/2025
19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).
Wish Upon A Witch by Lucy May 1/1/2025

February
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
Maui Widow Waltz by JoAnn Bassett 2/18/2025
6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
Romantic Behavior by L.A. Witt 2/9/2025
15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
Andre by L.A. Witt 2/8/2025

March
5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
My Secret Billionaire Neighbor by Sophie Dane 3/28/2025
7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
French Pressed by Cleo Coyle 3/5/2025
18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.
Hunter by L.A. Witt 3/15/2025

April
4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit.
Murder with Clotted Cream by Karen Rose Smith 4/29/2025
19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
Death on Eat Street by J.J. Cook 4/10/2025
30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.
Mint Chocolate Murder by Meri Allen 4/9/2025

May
Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date. A Little Bit like Love by Brooke Blaine 5/5/2025
10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
Strangled Eggs and Ham by Maddie Day 5/18/2025
16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover).
by Pamela M. Kelley 5/12/2025

June

9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
[book:Strings Attached by Riley Hart 6/4/2025
19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
A Killer Plot by Ellery Adams 6/29/2025

July
4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
Earth Angel by Aron Lewes 7/17/2025
8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
A Necessary End by Peter Robinson 7/27/2025
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
Busted by Diane Kelly 7/28/2025
21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.


August
30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
Conduct Unbecoming by L.A. Witt 8/31/2025
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.

September
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.
Gator Bowl by J.J. Cook 9/13/2025

Welcome Genevieve!

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

READ: 39/36+

October
✔ 1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
The Teacher - Katerina Diamond (detective Miles) 10/4
✔ 5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.
Writing All Wrongs - Ellery Adams (Through the Wardrobe) 10/10
✔ 8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
Death on Eat Street - J.J. Cook 10/3

November
✔ National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
Confessions of a Red Herring - Dana Dratch 11/2
(MC read to Lucy)
✔ 9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
The Unusual Mayor Marheart - Tammie Painter (MC) 11/5
✔ 24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.
Murder at the Blueberry Festival - Darci Hannah 11/7

December
✔ 3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
Bringer of Dust - J.M. Miro (Marlowe) 12/14
✔ 5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!
Plantation Shudders - Ellen Byron (MC, alone) 12/24
✔ 8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion
Not Quite Dead - Lyla Payne (Anne tells ghost) 12/25
✔ 14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
Weyward - Emilia Hart (Kate) 12/4

January
✔ Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
Torch Ginger - Toby Neal (heroine) 1/9
✔ 12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
The Last Dragon - Genevieve Jack (Marius) 1/22
✔ 19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion
Windy City Dragon - Genevieve Jack (Raven) 1/2

February
✔ 3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
The Foxglove King - Hannah F. Whitten (Anton) 2/23
✔ 6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
Chaos & Flame - Tessa Gratton & Justina Ireland 2/20
(lots of back handed compliments from hero to heroine)
✔15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
Guardian of Talons and Snares - Anastasis Blythe (hero to heroine) 2/6

March
✔5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Lost in the Moment and Found - Seanan McGuire 3/10
✔Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
I'll Be Waiting - Kelley Armstrong 3/9
✔18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.
Murder Marks the Page - Karen Rose Smith 3/8
(heroine accepts a date for the wrong reasons and admits it to him, awkward!)

April
✔ 1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover).
Cold Fear - Toni Anderson 4/20

✔ 4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit.
The Bakery Booking - Morgan Utley 4/12
(reached in and pulled out half a gallon of orange juice), p150
✔ 30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.
The Perfect Death - Stacy Claflin 4/6
(MC packs a stapler from her sisters desk)

May
✔ Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
Improbably Yours - Kerry Anne King (Flynn & Blythe) 5/7
✔ 10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
Charmed Bones - Carolyn Haines 5/15
✔ 28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger.
Dead to Me - Annie Anderson 5/4
(before I'd unwrapped a burger and stuffed a huge bite in my mouth), ch13

June
✔ 1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
Grilled for Murder - Maddie Day (chess) 6/29
✔ 9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the One.
Promised in Fire - Jasmine Walt (MC) 6/8
✔ 19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
The Secret, Book & Scone Society - Ellery Adams 6/2
(Bob presented them with their drink - mango and basil martinis), p72

July
✔ 4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
Sanctuary - Ilona Andrews 7/17
✔ 8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
A Drop of Corruption - Robert Jackson Bennett (Ana) 7/20
✔ 12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
Archangel's Ascension - Nalini Singh (Dmitri) 7/20
✔ 21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
The Lake House Children - Gregg Dunnett 7/26

August
✔ Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
Biscuits and Slashed Browns - Maddie Day 8/6
✔ 17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
Black Truth, White Lies - Hailey Edwards (MC 65+) 8/2
✔ 31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.
Atonement Sky - Nalini Singh (MCs have picnic) 8/3

September
✔ 4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story
To Kill a Badger - Shelly Laurenston (tigers, bears, badgers) 8/31
✔ 17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
Hidden Nature -Nora Roberts 8/27
✔ 31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.
Black Wings, Gray Skies - Hailey Edwards (Colby) 8/4

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Incomplete
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A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Levels
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month

Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!


THE CELEBRATIONS

✔️ October
8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn 6 October 2024 ★★★
13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover).
Darkfire Kiss by Deborah Cooke 5 October 2024 ★★★



✔️ November
21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book tagged Humor.
A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher 13 November 2024 ★★★★★
24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.
Fatalities and Folios by A.C.F. Bookens 9 November 2024 ★★★★



✔ December
5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!
Caught on Camera by Chelsea Curto 30 August 2025 ★★★
14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu 12 January 2025 ★★★★★



January
Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.

19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).
Enchanter Redeemed by Sharon Ashwood 5 January 2025 ★★★★ a character does brew an actual potion on page. Merlin drinks Wheatgrass smoothies, which you could view as a potion.



February
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner 29 April 2025 ★★★



6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.

✔️ March
5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura 13 June 2025 ★★★★
Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
Lights Out by Navessa Allen 7 March 2025 ★★★



April
1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover).
4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit.
12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.
19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.
The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict 5 July 2025 ★★★★★ famous crime novelists trying to solve a real murder, paper and writing instruments are in much used.



✔ May
6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character
Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by M.J. Wassmer 7 September 2025 ★★★★ - Mara's a nurse
🎀10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
Guilty as Cinnamon by Leslie Budewitz 22 June 2025 ★★★★ (the Spice Shop iss a small business)



16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover).
28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger.

June
1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).

9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
Time Was by Nora Roberts 1 July 2025 ★★★

19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book where limoncello is enjoyed or with a lemon on the cover (show cover).


✔️ July
4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole 14 September 2025 ★★★
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
Rev It Up by Julie Ann Walker 31 August 2025 ★★★



✔️ August
Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean 13 August 2025 ★★★
17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten ★★★★ 7 August 2025



September
4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.

Welcome Barbara and Christina!

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month

Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car. Zach - Overkill - Sandra Brown 01/10/24
5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.
8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover).
17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre.

November
National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.
21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor.
24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery. The Uninhabited House - Charlotte Riddell 15/11/24

December
3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug. The Christmas Guest - Peter Swanson 23/12/24
5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!
8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion
14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate.

January
Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing. Yellowface - R.F. Kuang 20/01/25
5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).

February
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader. The Invasion of the Tearling - Erika Johansen 01/02/25
6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.

March
5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return. The da Vinci Code - Dan Brown 11/03/25
7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.
18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.

April
1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover).
4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit.
12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.
19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape. The Litigators - John Grisham 06/04/25

May
Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character.
10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover).
28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger. Andy - The Devil Wears Prada - Lauren Weisberger 05/05/25

June
1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).
9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover). 30/06/25

July
4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL. Ruth Ware - The It Girl 14/07/25
8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.

August
1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea. First Blood - Angela Marsons 11/08/25
17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.

September
4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside. Kay and Mark - Body of Evidence - Patricia Cornwell 07/09/25

Welcome Katrina!

Year of Celebrations
October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Levels
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month

THE CELEBRATIONS

October
🔹️8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
The Letter of the Law - Tim Green - 10/6/24

November
🔹️21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor.
Wild at Heart - K.A. Tucker - 10/13/24

December
🔹️3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
Comfort & Joy - Kristin Hannah - 12/17/24

January
🔹️12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me - Mariana Zapata - 4 Stars - 1/18/25

February
🔹️3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
Sovereign - C.J. Sansom - 5 Stars - 2/18/25

March
🔹️5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Blood Orchid - Stuart Woods - 3.5 Stars - 3/3/25

April
🔹️19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
Remarkably Bright Creatures - Shelby Van Pelt - 4 Stars - 4/5/25

May
🔹️Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
Lovebug - Erin Mallory - 3 Stars - 5/17/25

June
🔹️9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
The Mighty Storm - Samantha Towle - 3 Stars - 6/5/25

July
🔹️4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
Ransomed Jewels - Laura Landon - 3 Stars - 7/13/25 - LL

August
🔹️17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
Desert Star - Michael Connelly - 5 Stars - 8/13/25 -Harry is in his mid 70s

September
🔹️31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.
The Bangalore Detectives Club - Harini Nagendra - 3.5 Stars - 9/3/25

Welcome Lynda!

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month
Read - 27

THE CELEBRATIONS
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October - 4
🎃1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
Mine, J.R. Ward | 10/11
🎃8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
Brotherhood in Death, J.D. Robb | 10/4
🎃13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown
Done and Dusted, Lyla Sage, 10/14
🎃17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre.
Apprentice in Death, J.D. Robb | 10/13

November - 5
🦃 National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
The Final Touch, Betty Neels | 11/7
🦃 9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day
The Surprise Wedding, Jean Oram | 11/2
🦃 11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.
The Ideal Man, Julie Garwood | 11/9
🦃 21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor - x7
Ready or Not, Cara Bastone | 11/4
🦃 24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.
Seaside Secrets, Cindy Bell | 11/5

December - 5
🎄3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug x6
A Summer to Die, Lois Lowry | 12/5
🎄5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub - Phryne
Cocaine Blues, Kerry Greenwood | 12/8
🎄8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away - p2
Echoes in Death, J.D. Robb | 12/1
or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion
🎄14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box - ring box
Emergency Contact, Lauren Layne | 12/4
🎄16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate- chocolate lava cake, p87
The Mirror, Nora Roberts | 12/2

January - 3
Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing. - Jasmine marrying Gareth Green
Jingle Bell Beard, Julie Kriss | 1/2
12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
The Black Flamingo, Dean Atta | 1/11
19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion - Sinclair puts a spell on the Shoe Dept Manager
Undead and Unemployed, MaryJanice Davidson | 1/22

February - 5
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a priest
The Stranger, Albert Camus | 2/15
6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
First Lie Wins, Ashley Elston | 2/2
10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten, Loc 803
...a great bowl of porridge, helped herself and sat down at the table they had been given.
The Silver Thaw, Betty Neels | 2/14
15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another - Maura annoys Nina
The Measure, Nikki Erlick | 2/22
18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.
Bain, Sawyer Bennett | 2/25

March - 5
5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
The Magic Of Living, Betty Neels | 3/2
Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
Stuck with You, Ali Hazelwood | 3/3
7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
Borrow My Heart, Kasie West | 3/3
9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.
The Whalebone Theatre, Joanna Quinn | 3/1
18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.
All the Bright Places, Jennifer Niven | 3/4

April - 5
1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story - wedding anniversary
Flush, Virginia Woolf | 4/13
4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit - Frankie drinks orange juice on pg 276
The Rebel, J.R. Ward | 4/22
12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese
"It's just a grilled cheese you know.
Part of Your World, Abby Jimenez | 4/10
19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter
In the Air Tonight, Marie Force | 4/2
30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape - p64
Piper put the pad of paper and the pen on the edge of the desk since, clearly, she wasn’t going to need it.
All Our Tomorrows, Catherine Bybee | 4/2

May - 5
Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date - Lindsey and Terry
Fatal Deception, Marie Force | 5/18
6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character - Ceila
Fatal Scandal, Marie Force | 5/5
10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story - Shelby owns a event planner business
Fatal Flaw, Marie Force | 5/1
16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover
King Solomon's Mines, H. Rider Haggard 5/2
28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger - Nick
Heartbreaker, Julie Garwood | 5/26

June - 3
1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship - a Jordanian game
Married To A Bedouin, Marguerite van Geldermalsen | 6/11
3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).
9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one
Northern Lights, Nora Roberts | 6/1
19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini - Aubrey
Reasonable Doubt: Full Series, Whitney G. | 6/2
22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book where limoncello is enjoyed or with a lemon on the cover (show cover).

July - 4
4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL - RC
A Family Affair, Robyn Carr | 7/13
8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard - Eve
Dark in Death, J.D. Robb | 7/3
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle
From Under the Truck: A Memoir, Josh Brolin | 7/10
21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake
A Redbird Christmas, Fannie Flagg | 7/12
25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.

August
1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
The Big Chili, Julia Buckley | 8/4
Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
Off With The Old Love, Betty Neels | 8/1
17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old
The Awakened Heart, Betty Neels | 8/2
30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach
The Seven Year Slip, Ashley Poston | 8/8
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.
The Hollywood Jinx, Sariah Wilson | 8/22
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September - 4
4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged
Fatal Threat, Marie Force | 9/1
16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily
Callum, Sawyer Bennett | 9/23
17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness
No More Yesterdays, Catherine Bybee | 9/3
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside
A Patchwork of Clues, Sally Goldenbaum | 9/4

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month

Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.
8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN. A Cowboy for Keeps - Jody Hedlund 10/8/24
13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover). The Bee and the Orange Tree - Melissa Ashley 10/15/24
17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre.

November
National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.
21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor. Undead and Unpopular - MaryJanice Davidson 11/21/24
24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery. The Scholar - Dervla McTiernan 11/13/24

December
3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!
8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion
14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate.

January
Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).

February
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.

March
5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.
18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.

April
1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover).
4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit.
12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.
19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.

May
Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character.
10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover).
28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger.

June
1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).
9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book where limoncello is enjoyed or with a lemon on the cover (show cover).

July
4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.

August
1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.

September
4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.

A Year of Celebrations
October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Levels
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
But He's My Grumpy Neighbor by Annah Conwell (10/1/24)
5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.
But He's My One Regret by Annah Conwell (10/3/24)
8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
One Night in Beniton Hall by Iris Lim (10/4/24)
13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover).
Doctorshipped by Savannah Scott (10/11/24)

17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre.
Cruiseshipped by Savannah Scott (10/12/24)

November
National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
Miss Louisa's Final Waltz by Sofi Laporte (11/20/24)
9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
Christmas Baggage by Deborah M. Hathaway (11/10/24)
11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.
Love Redesigned by Jenny Proctor (11/13/24)
21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor.
Falling for Your Fake Fiancé by Emma St. Clair (11/3/24) - Humor
24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.
Later On We'll Conspire by Kortney Keisel (11/20/24)

December
3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
Merry Kismet by Anneka R. Walker (12/5/24)
5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!
Silver Dollar Duke by Sally Britton (12/8/24)
8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion
Secrets of a Duke by Martha Keyes (12/9/24)
14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
Eloise and the Grump Next Door by Emma St. Clair, Jenny Proctor (12/10/24)
16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate.

January
Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
One Last First Date by Kate O'Keeffe (1/6/25)
5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
A Groom of One's Own by Emma St. Clair (1/17/25)
18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).
Crown of Moonlight by K.M. Shea (1/7/25)

February
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
Silent Mermaid by Brittany Fichter (2/3/25)
6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
Tempests of Truth by Melanie Cellier (2/2/25)
10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
The Honourable Lucas Kincaid by Emma Melbourne (2/4/25)
18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.

March
5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Towering Future by Abigail Manning (3/2/25)
Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
Spies Don't Fall for Their Rival by Meg Easton (3/3/25)
7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
Magic Unleashed by K.M. Shea (3/6/25)
9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.
18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.
Crown of Moonlight by K.M. Shea (3/8/25)

April
1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover).
Spring in Hyde Park by Jennifer Moore, et.al. (4/21/25)

4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit.
12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.
19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
Romancing Daphne by Sarah M. Eden (4/5/25)
30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.

May
Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
The Quit List by Katie Bailey (5/5/25)
6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character.
10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
Betting on the Brainiac by Melanie Jacobson (5/3/25)
16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover).
28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger.

June
1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).
9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
Heir to Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson (6/11/25)
19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book where limoncello is enjoyed or with a lemon on the cover (show cover).

July
4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
A Dance of Silver and Shadow by Melanie Cellier (7/2025)
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.
Pretending I Love Lucy by Julie Christianson (7/2025)

August
1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
Crown of Shadows by K.M. Shea (8/10/25)
17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
Magic Redeemed by K.M. Shea (8/12/25)
30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.

September
4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.

Welcome Tammie, Caraina and Shash!

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month

THE CELEBRATIONS

✔️ October
1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
Home Sweet Murder by James Patterson 10/9/24
Officer Hidalgo drives detective Moise to Terre Haute

8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
S Key Lime Die by Summer Prescott 10/5/24

13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown.
Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen 10/6/24


17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre.
All I Want : A Holiday Horror Story by Marie Aitchison 10/4/24
Murderer wears a stag's head

✔️ November
National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
The River by Jez Butterworth 12/28/24
Woman reads the poem to the Man

9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe 12/29/24
House burning down and killing his wife

11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.
Hot Dog Horrors: A Felicia's Food Truck One Hour Mystery by Abby Byne 12/28/24

24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.
The Man in the Mist by Agatha Christie 12/27/24

✔️ December
3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
The Donor by Clare Mackintosh 1/2/25
pg 18 "and bend awkwardly by her chair, wrapping her up in a hug."

8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion
Hot Springs Drive by Lindsay Hunter 7/4/25
pg 242 Jackie tells Mike Shasta to go away "telling him he had to leave, that she never wanted him to darken her door again"

✔️ January
5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson 2/15/25
pg 90 "Over the next month the Christmas decorations that festooned the city begin to come down."

12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins 2/2/25
Noel Gordon

18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
My Murder by Katie Williams 2/5/25

✔️ February
6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
The Maid by Nita Prose 5/18/25
Mr. and Mrs. Chen compliment Molly on her maid skills!

10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
The Island by Natasha Preston 3/9/25
pg 59 "...puts a cup of coffee and bowl of oatmeal in front of him."

18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.
Gathering Mist (Timber Creek K-9 #9) by Margaret Mizushima 2/14/25

✔️ March
5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
BlueBuried Muffins by Lyndsey Cole 3/11/25

Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
Your Shadow Half Remains by Sunny Moraine 3/18/25

18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.
Bull by Mike Bartlett 3/31/25
Lots of awkward moments in this play about bullying and collusion.

✔️ April
12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.
Don't Let Her Stay by Nicola Sanders 5/22/25

30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.
Death by Windmill by Jennifer S. Alderson 7/5/25
pg 158 ""ink, charcoal, pencils, felt pens"

✔️ May
Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
The Murders of Molly Southbourne by Tade Thompson 6/2/25
Molly and James Down

6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character.
The Dark Door by Lisa Unger 5/10/25
Brigette

10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
Cursed Bread by Sophie Mackintosh 5/31/25
Elodie and her husband run the town's bakery.

✔️ June
9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
Everybody Loves Kamau! by W. Kamau Bell 6/7/25

19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
Yes, And by Kristi Coulter 6/6/25
pg 15 "both of us slumped over fourth martinis..."

✔️ July
4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
EC Staged by Elle Cosimano 7/8/25

21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
Dead Lake by Darcy Coates 7/30/25

✔️ August
Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena 9/25/25
Candice drinks tea.

17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten 8/31/25
Maud is 88!

✔️ September
4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente 9/20/25
(view spoiler)[Lion, Snake, and others in the HOA! (hide spoiler)]

31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.
Neighbors by Elizabeth LaBan 9/21/25
Melissa and Elizabeth's families have barbecue on the street outside their Philly row houses.

Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Levels
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.
8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
Outcast-Nicole Dykes, 10/24/24
13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover).
17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre.

November
National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.
21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor.
24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.

December
3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!
8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion
14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate.

January
Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).

February
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.

March
5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.
18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.

April
1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover).
4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit.
12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.
19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.

May
Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character.
10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover).
28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger.

June
1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).
9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book where limoncello is enjoyed or with a lemon on the cover (show cover).

July
4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.

August
1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.

September
4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month
24/24

Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.
The Mystery in the Margins L.L. Gray 10/14/24
8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover).
Rosie A. Point 10/2/24
17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre.

November
National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
You Feta Watch Out Linda Reilly 11/21/24
11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.
21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor.
24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.
Walled Off Patti Benning 11/13/24

December
3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
Murder at the Lemonberry Tea Darci Hannah 12/3/24
5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!
8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion
14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
Tinsel Tragedy Clare Lockhart 12/9/2416th:
16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate.

January
Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
Snowcaps, Skiing & Sabotage Tonya Kappes 1/11/25
5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
Midnight Murder at the Castle Avery Kent 1/30/25 (They actually did celebrate 12th Night since it's in England)
12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).

February
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
All Too Dead Scarlett Moss 2/4/25
10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.
Knight Brew Heather Day Gilbert 2/12/25 #9 Barks & Beans

March
5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Broomsticks & Blooms Lucinda Race 3/2/25
Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
Buried Secrets Anna de Wahl 3/14/25
9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.
18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.

April
1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover).
First wedding anniversary Dead Post Society Diane Kelly 4/1/25
4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit.
12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.
19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
Secrets Beneath the Shelves Tessa Silver 4/2/25
30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.

May
Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character.
10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
Murder at the Beehive Bistro Sue Hollowell 5/4/25
16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover).
Patti Benning 5/5/25
28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger.

June
1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).
9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
Mousse, Murder and Mayhem Amber Crewes 6/6/25
19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
An Amateur Sleuth's Guide to Murder Lynn Cahoon 6/25/25
22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book where limoncello is enjoyed or with a lemon on the cover (show cover).

July
4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
LR Buttons and Burglary Lucinda Race 7/4/25
8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
A Deadly Dunk Cindy Bell 7/5/25
25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.

August
1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
The Pink Getaway Car Scarlett Moss 8/8/25
30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.

September
4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
Euclid the magical owl Tails from the Crypt Sarah Fox 9/3/25
13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
Mc's aunt is her boss so she hugs her all the time A Brew for Chaos Esme Addison 9/2/25
16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.

Oh my gosh some of the celebration names are so fun I have to join. I’m going for level one even if I hope to complete all of them - though not sure I’ll manage it in the particular month - hence the low goal

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: 10/1/24 - 9/30/25
Level: 1 (1-2 tasks/month)
Completed: 15/12+
No page minimum, re-reads ok, 50+% read after 9/30/24, re-post when finished
Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!


✔ October
1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car. Witness in Death by J.D. Robb 5* 10/3 - MC
5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story. Tortoise Stew by P.C. Zick 3* 10/29 - Mike got a job at a local bookstore stocking shelves as teenager
8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN. Born in Death by J.D. Robb 5* 10/8 - pen name starts with J
13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown. Damit hatte keiner gerechnet!: Die größten Mathe-Irrtümer der Menschheit=Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors by Matt Parker 3* 10/8 - 45% read prior to challenge start
17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre. Apocalypse Meow by Zara Keane 3* 10/21 - Lenny loves his bizarre clothes (e.g. a bee keeper’s suit to a cat show :-D)

✔ November
National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another. The Pilgrim's Progress Part I book 1 in Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan 0* 11/6 - several people read to someone else
9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day. Nic's Suite Santa by Cynthia Bruner 4* 11/8 - female MC has a crazy Christmas weekend (view spoiler)[chronological order of events - different from the way it’s told: on Friday morning her boss makes a pass at her (she’s a live-in nanny for a family in Christian ministry) which leads to immediate unemployment and homelessness when she rebukes his advances; when she arrives at the resort where she’d help with childcare during a family retreat she finds out she’ll work and stay in a suite with her ex-boyfriend who shattered her life the previous Christmas Eve; … on Christmas Day she’s confronted by the Police (at 6am) with the accusation of theft from her previous employer - including a search of ‘their’ suite and her car, the whispers among the retreat-family, she has to face her deepest fears, gets an offer of another live-in position, the wife of her accuser asks her to work for them again - after she mentions she left her husband, her ex-boyfriend asks her to marry him, … (hide spoiler)]
11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner. Pride & Prejudicial by Danica Dawn 3* 11/7 - a group of five young people (three of them single) go out to dinner
21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor. 69 Million Things I Hate About You by Kira Archer 3* 11/12 - MPG: Humor
24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery. The Ghost Who Loved Diamonds by Bobbi Holmes 4* 11/3 - a cozy mystery

✔ December
3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug. Assault and Batting by Tess Rothery 3* 12/9 - Taylor Quinn (MC) gave and received hugs
5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not! Eye of the Storm by Monette Michaels 3* 12/16 - Keely Walsh took several baths
8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away Christmas in Quincy by Devney Perry 4* 12/6 - Cleo Hillcrest (female MC) tells Austin Myles (the bodyguard her father sent to bring her back home) to go away
14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box. Mister Darcy's Christmas by Barbara Silkstone 3* 12/13 - Darcy (from Caroline)
16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate. Bloody Mary, Bloody Murder by Tanya Westlake 3* 12/14 - MC eats chocolate-covered bacon *eeew*

January
📌Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
📌5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
📌12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
📌18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
📌19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).

February
📌3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
📌6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
📌10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
📌15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
📌18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.

March
📌5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
📌Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
📌7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
📌9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.
📌18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.

April
📌1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover).
📌4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit.
📌12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.
📌19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
📌30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.

May
📌Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
📌6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character.
📌10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
📌16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover).
📌28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger.

June
📌1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
📌3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).
📌9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
📌19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
📌22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book where limoncello is enjoyed or with a lemon on the cover (show cover).

July
📌4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
📌8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
📌12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
📌21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
📌25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.

August
📌1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
📌Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
📌17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
📌30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
📌31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.

September
📌4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
📌13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
📌16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
📌17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
📌31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.
*

Just in case

Welcome Vanessa, Katelyn, Tari and Agnieszka!

I'll join at level 1:

October
🟪1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami 8 Oct
The first story in the collection is "Drive My Car" about a driver and her client
🟪 5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods 13 Oct
8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
🟪13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover):
by Christine Gunderson 19 Oct
the cover is blue and orange
17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre:

November
🟪National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
All the Light We Cannot See Anthony Doerr 8 Nov
🟪9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy: A Modern Graphic Retelling of Little Women Rey Terciero 8 Nov
🟪11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.
Brooklyn by Colm Toibin 4 Nov
Eilis and her fellow boarders go out to dinner frequently before going to dances
21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor.
24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.

December
🟪3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
Girlhood Melissa Febos 23 Dec
5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!
🟪8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion
The Viscount Who Loved Me Julia Quinn 22 Dec
🟪14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
Just Kids Patti Smith 23 Dec
16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate.

January
Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
🟪Out of My Mind Sharon M. Draper 25 Jan
5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
🟪12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream William Shakespeare 24 Jan PUCK
18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
🟪19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).
The Whisper Sister Jennifer S. Brown 6 Jan
The MC owns a speakeasy and gets questionable alcohol. She uses a recipe book to start adding cream, fruit juices, egg and other ingredients to hide the poor taste of the alcohol, mixing up a new drink special every day.


February
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
🟪6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
Horse Geraldine Brooks 22 Feb
10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
🟪15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
Milkman Anna Burns 8 Feb


18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.

March
🟪5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Reasons to Stay Alive Matt Haig 29 Mar
🟪Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
Bibliolepsy Gina Apostol 1 Mar (Library)
🟪7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
Wow, No Thank You.: Essays Samantha Irby 24 Mar
9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.
🟪18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.
The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers Samuel Burr 14 Mar

April
1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover).
🟪4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit.
The Wedding People Alison Espach 26 Apr Oranges, mimosas (orange juice)
12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.
19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
🟪30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.
Wandering Stars Tommy Orange 11 Apr

May
🟪Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
Five Winters Kitty Johnson 18 May
🟪6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character.
The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Jamie Ford 16 May
10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
🟪16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover):
John Knowles 3 May
28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger.

June
🟪1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
The Berry Pickers Amanda Peters 25 Jun
3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).
🟪9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
Daughter of Fire Sofia Robleda 5 Jun
🟪19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
The Quiet American Graham Greene 17 Jun
22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book where limoncello is enjoyed or with a lemon on the cover (show cover).

July
🟪4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
The Rent Collector Camron Wright 1 Jul
8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
🟪25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.
Ducks, Newburyport Lucy Ellmann 25 Jul

August
🟪1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
A Big Surprise for Valentine's Day Jackie Lau 30 Aug
🟪Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
Year of Wonders Geraldine Brooks 9 Aug
🟪17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
The Correspondent Virginia Evans 12 Aug
30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.

September
🟪4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
Snowdrops in Spring: A Tale of the Sleeping Beauty Penelope Daniels 21 Sep OWL
13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
🟪17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
The Full Moon Coffee Shop Mai Mochizuki 21 Sep
🟪31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.
Atmosphere Taylor Jenkins Reid 13 Sep

Welcome Denise!

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Levels
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!


THE CELEBRATIONS

October 3
1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car. Death in D Minor Alexia Gordon 10.02.24 4.5 stars Gethsemane Brown borrows Father Tim's car p 168
5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story. The Vanishing Type Ellery Adams 10.12.24 5 stars Miracle Books
8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN. Deadly to the Core Joyce Tremel 10.07.24 4 stars
13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover).
17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre.

November
National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.
21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor.
How to Date Your Dragon Molly Harper 11.07.24 4 stars 38 Humor tags
24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery. Borrowed Crime Laurie Cass 11.02.24 4 stars 121 Mystery tags

December
3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!
8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion
14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate.

January
Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).

February
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.

March
5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.
18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.

April
1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover).
4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit.
12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.
19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.

May
Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character.
10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover).
28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger.

June
1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).
9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book where limoncello is enjoyed or with a lemon on the cover (show cover).

July
4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.

August
1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.

September
4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.

JoAnne wrote: "Welcome Denise!"

Clarifying question: if I signed on for level 1, am I reading one book for each prompt in a month, or am I choosing 1-2 of that month's tasks to complete? It';s a little unclear here:

Levels
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October.

I thought I was signing on to basically 1-2 books a month that meet one of the 5-6 available tasks

Sorry if I'm overthinking it

If you read for Level 1, it is 1 or 2 of the 5 given tasks each month.

Example:
You find a book for 5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story. and then you get lucky and find one for 8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.

Then you stop and wait for November - if you want!! :)

Welcome Cheryl!

JoAnne wrote: "If you read for Level 1, it is 1 or 2 of the 5 given tasks each month.

Example:
You find a book for 5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story. and then you get lucky and find on..."

That's what I thought when I signed on . Thanks.

1. A question to the 50+% rule (To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.)
Does it apply for each single month or the challenge duration only?
Not sure I make myself clear, so here a more practical try:
I’m just struggling through The Pilgrim's Progress Part I book 1 in Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - read around 20% last month and will continue with a chapter every few days (or weeks) should I read the last e.g. 20% next month can I still use it as I read more than 50% during the challenge time frame or not because it’s less than 50% for November?

2. And another one about Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
Does it apply to books written under a pen name (if on the cover) or using initials only? I’d like to use Born in Death by J.D. Robb (the author’s actual name is Nora Roberts - this series pen name was too well established she kept it even as she dropped her other pseudonyms - the two initials are her sons’s initials :-D)

Agnieszka wrote: "1. A question to the 50+% rule (To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.)
Does it apply for each single month or the challenge dur..."

Yes to both!!

#1 look at the challenge as a whole...

JoAnne wrote: "Agnieszka wrote: "1. A question to the 50+% rule (To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.)
Does it apply for each single month or..."

Thank you!

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

READ: 39/36+

October
✔ 1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
The Teacher - Katerina Diamond (detective Miles) 10/4
✔ 5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.
Writing All Wrongs - Ellery Adams (Through the Wardrobe) 10/10
✔ 8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
Death on Eat Street - J.J. Cook 10/3

November
✔ National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
Confessions of a Red Herring - Dana Dratch 11/2
(MC read to Lucy)
✔ 9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
The Unusual Mayor Marheart - Tammie Painter (MC) 11/5
✔ 24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.
Murder at the Blueberry Festival - Darci Hannah 11/7

December
✔ 3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
Bringer of Dust - J.M. Miro (Marlowe) 12/14
✔ 5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!
Plantation Shudders - Ellen Byron (MC, alone) 12/24
✔ 8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion
Not Quite Dead - Lyla Payne (Anne tells ghost) 12/25
✔ 14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
Weyward - Emilia Hart (Kate) 12/4

January
✔ Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
Torch Ginger - Toby Neal (heroine) 1/9
✔ 12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
The Last Dragon - Genevieve Jack (Marius) 1/22
✔ 19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion
Windy City Dragon - Genevieve Jack (Raven) 1/2

February
✔ 3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
The Foxglove King - Hannah F. Whitten (Anton) 2/23
✔ 6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
Chaos & Flame - Tessa Gratton & Justina Ireland 2/20
(lots of back handed compliments from hero to heroine)
✔15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
Guardian of Talons and Snares - Anastasis Blythe (hero to heroine) 2/6

March
✔5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Lost in the Moment and Found - Seanan McGuire 3/10
✔Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
I'll Be Waiting - Kelley Armstrong 3/9
✔18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.
Murder Marks the Page - Karen Rose Smith 3/8
(heroine accepts a date for the wrong reasons and admits it to him, awkward!)

April
✔ 1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover).
Cold Fear - Toni Anderson 4/20

✔ 4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit.
The Bakery Booking - Morgan Utley 4/12
(reached in and pulled out half a gallon of orange juice), p150
✔ 30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.
The Perfect Death - Stacy Claflin 4/6
(MC packs a stapler from her sisters desk)

May
✔ Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
Improbably Yours - Kerry Anne King (Flynn & Blythe) 5/7
✔ 10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
Charmed Bones - Carolyn Haines 5/15
✔ 28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger.
Dead to Me - Annie Anderson 5/4
(before I'd unwrapped a burger and stuffed a huge bite in my mouth), ch13

June
✔ 1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
Grilled for Murder - Maddie Day (chess) 6/29
✔ 9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the One.
Promised in Fire - Jasmine Walt (MC) 6/8
✔ 19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
The Secret, Book & Scone Society - Ellery Adams 6/2
(Bob presented them with their drink - mango and basil martinis), p72

July
✔ 4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
Sanctuary - Ilona Andrews 7/17
✔ 8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
A Drop of Corruption - Robert Jackson Bennett (Ana) 7/20
✔ 12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
Archangel's Ascension - Nalini Singh (Dmitri) 7/20
✔ 21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
The Lake House Children - Gregg Dunnett 7/26

August
✔ Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
Biscuits and Slashed Browns - Maddie Day 8/6
✔ 17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
Black Truth, White Lies - Hailey Edwards (MC 65+) 8/2
✔ 31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.
Atonement Sky - Nalini Singh (MCs have picnic) 8/3

September
✔ 4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story
To Kill a Badger - Shelly Laurenston (tigers, bears, badgers) 8/31
✔ 17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
Hidden Nature -Nora Roberts 8/27
✔ 31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.
Black Wings, Gray Skies - Hailey Edwards (Colby) 8/4

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Barbara ★ wrote: "A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

READ: 39/36+

October
✔ 1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
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You are not allowed to read ahead in this challenge! You need to read September's books in September, not August.

A Year of Celebrations - Finished
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month

Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car. Zach - Overkill - Sandra Brown 01/10/24
5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.
8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover).
17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre.

November
National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.
21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor.
24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery. The Uninhabited House - Charlotte Riddell 15/11/24

December
3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug. The Christmas Guest - Peter Swanson 23/12/24
5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!
8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion
14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate.

January
Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing. Yellowface - R.F. Kuang 20/01/25
5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).

February
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader. The Invasion of the Tearling - Erika Johansen 01/02/25
6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.

March
5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return. The da Vinci Code - Dan Brown 11/03/25
7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.
18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.

April
1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover).
4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit.
12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.
19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape. The Litigators - John Grisham 06/04/25

May
Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character.
10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover).
28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger. Andy - The Devil Wears Prada - Lauren Weisberger 05/05/25

June
1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).
9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover). 30/06/25

July
4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL. Ruth Ware - The It Girl 14/07/25
8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.

August
1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea. First Blood - Angela Marsons 11/08/25
17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.

September
4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside. Kay and Mark - Body of Evidence - Patricia Cornwell 07/09/25

WOOHOO Katrina!

For National Wildlife Day in the September part, I've always thought of an owl as wildlife since they're out in the wild, sound ok JoAnne?

Tari wrote: "For National Wildlife Day in the September part, I've always thought of an owl as wildlife since they're out in the wild, sound ok JoAnne?"

Works for me!!! I'll be using a dolphin!

JoAnne wrote: "Works for me!!! I'll be using a dolphin!"

Cool, thanks!

Finished

A Year of Celebrations
Duration: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month
24/24

Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
1st: Model T Day - Read a book where someone drives a car.
5th: Bookshop Day – Read a book with a bookshop in the story.
The Mystery in the Margins L.L. Gray 10/14/24
8th: National Justin Day - Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a letter in JUSTIN.
13th: National M&M Day - Read a book whose cover is one of the M&M colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, or brown (show cover).
Rosie A. Point 10/2/24
17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day - Read a book where someone wears something bizarre.

November
National Family Literacy Month - Read a book where someone reads to another.
9th: Chaos Never Dies Day - Read a book where somebody has a crazy day.
You Feta Watch Out Linda Reilly 11/21/24
11th: Singles Day - Read a book where single people go out for dinner.
21st: Alascattalo Day - Read a book set in Alaska or tagged Humor.
24th: D. B. Cooper Day - Read a Mystery.
Walled Off Patti Benning 11/13/24

December
3rd: Let’s Hug Day - Read a book where someone gets a hug.
Murder at the Lemonberry Tea Darci Hannah 12/3/24
5th: Bathtub Party Day - Read a book where a character relaxes in the tub alone or not!
8th: Take it in the Ear Day - Read a book where someone is told to go away or where a little joke between friends blown wildly out of proportion
14th: Free Shipping Day - Read a book where somebody receives a box.
Tinsel Tragedy Clare Lockhart 12/9/2416th:
16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day - Read a book where someone eats something covered in chocolate.

January
Someday We’ll Laugh About This Week – Read a book where a character knows they will get over something embarrassing.
Snowcaps, Skiing & Sabotage Tonya Kappes 1/11/25
5th: Twelfth Night - Read a book where Christmas decorations are taken down.
Midnight Murder at the Castle Avery Kent 1/30/25 (They actually did celebrate 12th Night since it's in England)
12th: Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day – Read a book with a wild guy.
18th: National Michigan Day – Read a book set in Michigan.
19th: Brew a Potion Day – Read a book where a character brews a potion (have fun with this one).

February
3rd: Four Chaplains Day – Read a book where a character is a minister, rabbi, priest or other religious leader.
6th: Pay a Compliment Day – Read a book with a character compliments another.
All Too Dead Scarlett Moss 2/4/25
10th: Oatmeal Monday – Read a book where oatmeal is eaten.
15th: Annoy Squidward Day – Read a book where one annoys another.
18th: Pluto Day – Read a Series #9.
Knight Brew Heather Day Gilbert 2/12/25 #9 Barks & Beans

March
5th: Read An E-Book Week – Read an e-book.
Broomsticks & Blooms Lucinda Race 3/2/25
Return Borrowed Books Week – Read a book you have to return.
7th: Alexander Graham Bell Day – Read a book where someone uses a phone.
Buried Secrets Anna de Wahl 3/14/25
9th: National Barbie Day – Read a book where someone plays with a doll.
18th: Awkward Moments Day – Read a book with an awkward moment.

April
1st: Nickelodeon Anniversary Celebration Day - Read a book with an anniversary in the story OR with an orange title (show cover).
First wedding anniversary Dead Post Society Diane Kelly 4/1/25
4th: Vitamin C Day - Read a book where a character eats or drinks any citrus fruit.
12th: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day - Read a book where someone eats a grilled cheese.
19th: Amaretto Day - Read a book that is a little sweet and a little bitter (your interpretation).
Secrets Beneath the Shelves Tessa Silver 4/2/25
30th: World Stationery Day – Read a book where one of these items are used: pens, pencils, paper, staplers, erasers, highlighters, markers, postcards, crayons, or adhesive tape.

May
Date Your Mate Month - Read a book where a couple goes on a date.
6th: National Nurses Day - Read a book with a nurse character.
10th: National Small Business Day - Read a book with a small business in the story.
Murder at the Beehive Bistro Sue Hollowell 5/4/25
16th: National Love A Tree Day - Read a book with a tree on the cover (show cover).
Patti Benning 5/5/25
28th: National Hamburger Day - Read a book where a character enjoys a hamburger.

June
1st: International Tabletop Day - Read a book where characters play a game like backgammon or Battleship.
3rd: World Bicycle Day - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (show cover).
9th-15th: Meet a Mate Week - Read a book where someone meets the one.
Mousse, Murder and Mayhem Amber Crewes 6/6/25
19th: National Martini Day - Read a book where a character drinks a martini.
An Amateur Sleuth's Guide to Murder Lynn Cahoon 6/25/25
22nd: National Limoncello Day - Read a book where limoncello is enjoyed or with a lemon on the cover (show cover).

July
4th: Alice in Wonderland Day – Read a book whose author's initials are in LEWIS CARROLL.
LR Buttons and Burglary Lucinda Race 7/4/25
8th: SCUD Day - Read a book where a character takes time to chill out after working hard.
12th: National Motorcycle Day - Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle.
21st: Lake Superior Day - Read a book set by a lake.
A Deadly Dunk Cindy Bell 7/5/25
25th: International Red Shoe Day - Read a book where someone wears red shoes.

August
1st: Lughnasadh - Read a book where a town has a festival with dancing, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
Afternoon Tea Week – Read a book where someone drinks a cup of tea.
17th: Baby Boomers Recognition Day – Read a book where a character is at least 62 years old.
The Pink Getaway Car Scarlett Moss 8/8/25
30th: National Beach Day – Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book with a picnic or barbecue in the story.

September
4th: ​National Wildlife Day - Read a book with wildlife in the story (share what kind of animal).
Euclid the magical owl Tails from the Crypt Sarah Fox 9/3/25
13th: National Hug Your Boss Day - Read a book where a boss gets hugged.
Mc's aunt is her boss so she hugs her all the time A Brew for Chaos Esme Addison 9/2/25
16th: National Stepfamily Day - Read a book where the Main Character has a stepfamily.
17th: National Arielle K. Sterrett Day – Read a book where a person shows random acts of kindness.
31st: Eat Outside Day - Read a book where someone eats outside.

WOOHOO Tari!