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2025 Monthly Challenges
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2025 Monthly Focus!
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Me, yea, I’m in! Loved this…📗 JAN
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I’m not sure if I will be able to read in all 12 months but they all sound good to me! :) let’s see if I can complete at least 6.
I'm in!January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~ pick a 'new to you' author, start a new series that you've been really excited to read, or read the debut novel of a favourite author!
Start a New Series
Started and finished the series:
New to me authors:
Nancy Mehl
Tricia GoyerFebruary ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~ read a book where at least one of the title words starts with the letters l, o, v, or e . . . or level up by reading books for all 4!
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March ~ ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!’ ~ read a book with something on the cover related to rain
May ~ ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’ ~ choose a book set in (or about!) one of the countries your ancestors are from, or re-read a book that was pivotal in your earlier life!
England:
Ireland:
June ~ ‘Summer Holidays’ ~ read a holiday themed book . . . ANY holiday will do! (even a personal vacation holiday)
July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' .
novella 2 - Army Airforce pilot; novella 3 - Army nurse
- FBI agent
- FBI agentAugust ~ ‘My Favourite Things’ ~ read a book that has some element of a favourite about it. Tell us why you chose that particular book!
One of my favorite authors.
One of my favorite authors and one of my favorite genres.September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~ sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line.
November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~ read a book where at least one of the words in the title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s' .
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December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~ finish off a series, read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet, and get those last-minute challenge books read!
- planned to read earlier this year.
- Finished series
- Finished 50 States challenge.
I'm in. I love the May focus. I have been wanting to re-read the first set of books that started me on Christian Fiction many years ago. (Frank Peretti's This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness) What a perfect opportunity for that!
I'm definitely in! I loved it last year!January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~ pick a 'new to you' author, start a new series that you've been really excited to read, or read the debut novel of a favourite author!
(1/6)February ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~ read a book where at least one of the title words starts with the letters l, o, v, or e . . . or level up by reading books for all 4!
Finished 3/16March ~ ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!’ ~ read a book with something on the cover related to rain (a rain cloud, an umbrella, rain boots, etc)
April ~ 'Spring Clean' ~ read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than a year prior to the date of the challenge (so, anything on your TBR list before 1 April 2024 counts) . . . or level up by reading a book that's been on your TBR for at least 5 years (so prior to 1 April 2020)
(read in June) Finished 6/27/25May ~ ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’ ~ choose a book set in (or about!) one of the countries your ancestors are from, or re-read a book that was pivotal in your earlier life!
This book is set in Germany and part of my heritage is German. Unfortunately, this book highlights a terrible time in the history of Germany. (read in July) Finished 7/10/25June ~ ‘Summer Holidays’ ~ read a holiday themed book . . . ANY holiday will do! (even a personal vacation holiday)
Finished 6/9/25July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' . . . this can include military, but does not need to . . . for instance, a police officer, a doctor, or a chef . . . anyone whose profession brings to mind a specific uniform!
The MFC is a nurse and nurses wear uniforms. Finished 7/21/25August ~ ‘My Favourite Things’ ~ read a book that has some element of a favourite about it . . . you love the cover, your favourite author/genre . . . the title makes you smile . . . there’s an AMAZING character . . . tell us why you chose that particular book!
Finished 8/7/25 (I absolutely love these heartwarming stories. This is definitely going down as one of my favorite series!)September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~ sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line . . . or level up by finishing out the entire series!
Finished 8/14/25October ~ ‘Men of Christian Fiction’ ~ read books written by male authors
Finished 11/20/25November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~ read a book where at least one of the words in the title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s' (I will accept books that start with articles (English ones would be words like 'the' or 'a') for the applicable letter) . . . or level up by spelling out the entirety of the word!
Finished 11/17/25December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~ finish off a series, read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet, and get those last-minute challenge books read!
Finished 12/5/25
January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~ Pick a 'new to you' author
Janette Oke
(As a sole author)
Start a new series that you've been really excited to read
Read the debut novel of a favorite author!
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February ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~
Read a book where at least one of the title words starts with the letters l, o, v, or e
Level up by reading books for all 4!
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March ~ ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!’ ~
Read a book with something on the cover related to rain (a rain cloud, an umbrella, rain boots, etc)
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April ~ 'Spring Clean' ~
Read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than a year prior to the date of the challenge (so, anything on your TBR list before 1 April 2024 counts)
Level up by reading a book that's been on your TBR for at least 5 years (so prior to 1 April 2020)
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May ~ ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’ ~ choose a book set in (or about!) one of the countries your ancestors are from
Re-read a book that was pivotal in your earlier life!
(PASSED)
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June ~ ‘Summer Holidays’ ~
Read a holiday themed book . . . ANY holiday will do! (even a personal vacation holiday)
Summer vacation (kind of)
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July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~
Read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' . . . this can include military, but does not need to . . . for instance, a police officer, a doctor, or a chef . . . anyone whose profession brings to mind a specific uniform!
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August ~ ‘My Favorite Things’ ~
Read a book that has some element of a favorite about it . . . you love the cover, your favorite author/genre . . . the title makes you smile . . . there’s an AMAZING character . . . tell us why you chose that particular book!
Set in a coast community! Coastal communities and beach towns are some of my very favorite settings :)
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September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~
Sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line.
Level up by finishing out the entire series!
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October ~ ‘Men of Christian Fiction’ ~
Read books written by male authors
Chris Fabry
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November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~
Read a book where at least one of the words in the title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s' (I will accept books that start with articles (English ones would be words like 'the' or 'a') for the applicable letter)
Level up by spelling out the entirety of the word!
T- (The)
H- (Hill)
A- (A)
N- (Negative)
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S- (Soul)
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December ~ 'Finishing Well'
Finish off a series
Read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet
I finally finished this one:
Get those last-minute challenge books read!
January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~ pick a 'new to you' author, start a new series that you've been really excited to read, or read the debut novel of a favourite author!
(1/11) - new author & new series
new authorFebruary ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~ read a book where at least one of the title words starts with the letters l, o, v, or e . . . or level up by reading books for all 4!
March ~ ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!’ ~ read a book with something on the cover related to rain (a rain cloud, an umbrella, rain boots, etc)
April ~ 'Spring Clean' ~ read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than a year prior to the date of the challenge (so, anything on your TBR list before 1 April 2024 counts) . . . or level up by reading a book that's been on your TBR for at least 5 years (so prior to 1 April 2020)
May ~ ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’ ~ choose a book set in (or about!) one of the countries your ancestors are from, or re-read a book that was pivotal in your earlier life!
June ~ ‘Summer Holidays’ ~ read a holiday themed book . . . ANY holiday will do! (even a personal vacation holiday)
July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' . . . this can include military, but does not need to . . . for instance, a police officer, a doctor, or a chef . . . anyone whose profession brings to mind a specific uniform!
August ~ ‘My Favourite Things’ ~ read a book that has some element of a favourite about it . . . you love the cover, your favourite author/genre . . . the title makes you smile . . . there’s an AMAZING character . . . tell us why you chose that particular book!
September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~ sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line . . . or level up by finishing out the entire series!
October ~ ‘Men of Christian Fiction’ ~ read books written by male authors
November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~ read a book where at least one of the words in the title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s' (I will accept books that start with articles (English ones would be words like 'the' or 'a') for the applicable letter) . . . or level up by spelling out the entirety of the word!
December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~ finish off a series, read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet, and get those last-minute challenge books read!
~For those who loved the Spooky Season challenge, I've decided to move this to an unofficial challenge, which will run from 1-31 October, so be on the lookout this coming autumn!~
~For Christmas Reads lovers . . . don't worry, I've got you covered too! I'm not going to make it one of the official monthly challenges in 2025, but will host (in this folder) a Christmas Reads thread that will start on 15 November and run through the end of the year!~
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January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~ pick a 'new to you' author, start a new series that you've been really excited to read, or read the debut novel of a favourite author! ~
The Queen's Cook
(starts a series by one of my favourite authors!) ~ finished 14 JanuaryFebruary ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~ read a book where at least one of the title words starts with the letters l, o, v, or e . . . or level up by reading books for all 4! ~
Love Comes Softly ~ finished 8 February, Love Finds You in Pendleton, Oregon ~ finished 18 February, Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay {GM children's} ~ finished 9 February, Finding Lady Enderly ~ finished 13 February
{GM children's}
March ~ ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!’ ~ read a book with something on the cover related to rain (a rain cloud, an umbrella, rain boots, etc) ~
Raindrops to Rainbow
{GM children's} ~ finished 6 MarchApril ~ 'Spring Clean' ~ read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than a year prior to the date of the challenge (so, anything on your TBR list before 1 April 2024 counts) . . . or level up by reading a book that's been on your TBR for at least 5 years (so prior to 1 April 2020) ~
The Divine Proverb of Streusel (added 2 March 2024, finished 13 April 2025), Morning Star (added 5 December 2020, finished 20 April 2025), Second Chances on Huckleberry Hill (added 23 May 2023, finished 23 April 2025), Love Finds You in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California (added 12 December 2023/finished 26 April 2025), God Gave Us You (added 24 December 2017/finished 28 April 2025)
May ~ ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’ ~ choose a book set in (or about!) one of the countries your ancestors are from, or re-read a book that was pivotal in your earlier life! ~
Love's Abiding Joy
~ finished 17 MayJune ~ ‘Summer Holidays’ ~ read a holiday themed book . . . ANY holiday will do! (even a personal vacation holiday) ~
Christmas in Bethel {GM} (finished 15 June), Christmas Comes to Morning Star (finished 16 June), Christmas at the Red Door Inn (finished 23 June)
{GM}
July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' . . . this can include military, but does not need to . . . for instance, a police officer, a doctor, or a chef . . . anyone whose profession brings to mind a specific uniform! ~ The Lawyer and the Laundress
(finished 11 July)August ~ ‘My Favourite Things’ ~ read a book that has some element of a favourite about it . . . you love the cover, your favourite author/genre . . . the title makes you smile . . . there’s an AMAZING character . . . tell us why you chose that particular book! ~ my current favourite literary couple is featured in The Highland Heist
(finished 25 August)September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~ sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line . . . or level up by finishing out the entire series! ~
series finishers: Love Finds a Home (finished 7 September), The Unbreakable Bond {GM mid-grade clean} (finished 30 September)
series continuers: Courting Misfortune (finished 12 September), Sea Story: Primrose and Wilfred Sail to Sandy Bay (finished 22 September)
October ~ ‘Men of Christian Fiction’ ~ read books written by male authors ~ Levi's Will
by W. Dale Cramer (finished 7 October)November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~ read a book where at least one of the words in the title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s' (I will accept books that start with articles (English ones would be words like 'the' or 'a') for the applicable letter) . . . or level up by spelling out the entirety of the word! ~ This Promised Land (finished 8 November), Hope's Enduring Echo (finished 14 November), Happily Ever After on Huckleberry Hill (finished 19 November), Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual {GM children's} (finished 20 November), Kindness is a Kite String: The Uplifting Power of Empathy {GM children's} (finished 22 November), Through Water and Stone (finished 26 November)
{GM children's}
{GM children's}
December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~ finish off a series, read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet, and get those last-minute challenge books read! ~ The Christmas House
(finished 8 December)
I'm in!January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~ pick a 'new to you' author, start a new series that you've been really excited to read, or read the debut novel of a favourite author!
Jan 5/25A Class of Their Own Series #1
Jan 16/25Waters of Time Series #1
February ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~ read a book where at least one of the title words starts with the letters l, o, v, or e . . . or level up by reading books for all 4!
L -
Loyally, Luke (Feb 1/25)March ~ ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!’ ~ read a book with something on the cover related to rain (a rain cloud, an umbrella, rain boots, etc)
Missed this one!!!
April ~ 'Spring Clean' ~ read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than a year prior to the date of the challenge (so, anything on your TBR list before 1 April 2024 counts) . . . or level up by reading a book that's been on your TBR for at least 5 years (so prior to 1 April 2020)
I leveled up!!
April 19/25 - this had been on my TBR list since 2017!!! May ~ ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’ ~ choose a book set in (or about!) one of the countries your ancestors are from, or re-read a book that was pivotal in your earlier life!
Mist of Midnight May 31, 2025June ~ ‘Summer Holidays’ ~ read a holiday themed book . . . ANY holiday will do! (even a personal vacation holiday)
An Amish Easter Wish June 10, 2025July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' . . . this can include military, but does not need to . . . for instance, a police officer, a doctor, or a chef . . . anyone whose profession brings to mind a specific uniform!
Missed this one (didn't complete my book till August)
August ~ ‘My Favourite Things’ ~ read a book that has some element of a favourite about it . . . you love the cover, your favourite author/genre . . . the title makes you smile . . . there’s an AMAZING character . . . tell us why you chose that particular book!
Love Is for the Birds August 31, 2025A favourite topic (birds) set in Regency England (a favourite genre) and loved it a lot!
September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~ sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line . . . or level up by finishing out the entire series!
I finished a series!
Between the Wild Branches (Sept 12, 2025)October ~ ‘Men of Christian Fiction’ ~ read books written by male authors
November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~ read a book where at least one of the words in the title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s' (I will accept books that start with articles (English ones would be words like 'the' or 'a') for the applicable letter) . . . or level up by spelling out the entirety of the word!
December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~ finish off a series, read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet, and get those last-minute challenge books read!
Thank you for posting this! Last year, I somehow missed this message and was always surprised and unprepared when the monthly challenges arrived!!!! This year I plan to participate! I am not sure I'll get to all 12, but I will try!⛄ JAN New to Me Author Trapped in Yosemite 1/14/2025
🤍 FEB
L A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure 2/12/2025
O One Dog and His Boy 2/16/2025
V Vanishing Legacy 2/23/2025
E Fifty Strategies to Boost Cognitive Engagement: Creating a Thinking Culture in the Classroom 3/1/1015
(I guess technically that is cheating since I finished the last 12 pages on March 1st!)
☔MAR It's Raining Cats & Dogs: Heaven Sent Rain 4/10/2025 LATE!
🧹APR Nope! Didn't get to it!
📗 MAY Nope! Didn't get to it!
📗 JUN Summer Holidays A Baxter Family Christmas 6/27/2025
🦺JUL Folks in Uniform Undetected by Dee Henderson 7/11/2025
🤍AUG Favorite Things Bookshop by the Sea Why? I LOVE both BOOKSHOPS and the SEA!🏖️📗
🍂 SEP Autumn Sweep (series) The Vanderbeekers Make A Wish & Final Approach
📗 OCT "Men of Christian Fiction" Jimmy by Robert Whitlow 10/12/2025
🙏🏼NOV - Thanks
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H ✅Smith Wigglesworth on the Holy Spirit 11/16/2025
A ✅The Vanderbeekers Ever After 11/15/2025
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S ✅A Shadow in Moscow 11/11/2025
📗🎄 DEC Finishing Well--Trying to finish up challenge books!
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy 12/13/2025
A Christmas Carol 12/24/2025
The Christmas Book Flood 12/25/2025
Mrs. Oswald Chambers: The Woman behind the World's Bestselling Devotional 12/27/2025
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Everyone should be linked up to this point.
I'm in -like how you put this together for 2025!January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~ pick a 'new to you' author, start a new series that you've been really excited to read, or read the debut novel of a favourite author!
February ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~ read a book where at least one of the title words starts with the letters l, o, v, or e . . . or level up by reading books for all 4!
March ~ ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!’ ~ read a book with something on the cover related to rain (a rain cloud, an umbrella, rain boots, etc)
April ~ 'Spring Clean' ~ read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than a year prior to the date of the challenge (so, anything on your TBR list before 1 April 2024 counts) . . . or level up by reading a book that's been on your TBR for at least 5 years (so prior to 1 April 2020)
May ~ ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’ ~ choose a book set in (or about!) one of the countries your ancestors are from, or re-read a book that was pivotal in your earlier life!
June ~ ‘Summer Holidays’ ~ read a holiday themed book . . . ANY holiday will do! (even a personal vacation holiday)
July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' . . . this can include military, but does not need to . . . for instance, a police officer, a doctor, or a chef . . . anyone whose profession brings to mind a specific uniform!
August ~ ‘My Favourite Things’ ~ read a book that has some element of a favourite about it . . . you love the cover, your favourite author/genre . . . the title makes you smile . . . there’s an AMAZING character . . . tell us why you chose that particular book!
September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~ sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line . . . or level up by finishing out the entire series!
October ~ ‘Men of Christian Fiction’ ~ read books written by male authors
November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~ read a book where at least one of the words in the title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s' (I will accept books that start with articles (English ones would be words like 'the' or 'a') for the applicable letter) . . . or level up by spelling out the entirety of the word!
December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~ finish off a series, read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet, and get those last-minute challenge books read!
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Kate wrote: "you're linked up, Chris!"Thanks!
JanDebut:
Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay
(01/04/25)NTM Author:
(01/21/25)Faith Blum
Andrea Renee Cox
Bailey Gaines
Grace A. Johnson
Katja H. Labonté
Rachel Leitch
Erika Mathews
Kellyn Roth
First in a Series & NTM Author:
Secrets by Kristen Heitzmann
(01/28/25)Feb
L - Laynie Portland, Spy Rising—The Prequel by Vikki Kestell
(02/06/25)O - One Day Gone by Luana Ehrlich
(02/12/25)V - Valley of the Shadow by Stephanie Grace Whitson
(02/15/25)E - Even Now by Karen Kingsbury
(02/20/25)Mar
Lightning
Between the Lightning and the Thunder: What Would It Take for You to See Your Brother as God? by B.F. Randall
(03/10/25)Rain
No Less Days by Amanda G. Stevens
(03/12/25)Rainbow
Jericho by Patricia PacJac Carroll
(03/19/25)Umbrella
You and Me, Baby by Jenn Faulk
(03/20/25)Rain Boots
Who Murdered Mr. Malone? by Hope Callaghan
(03/22/25)Apr
Return to Love by Susan Page Davis
(04/08/25)Added to TBR: 07/28/19
Homicide at Blue Heron Lake by Susan Page Davis & Megan Elaine Davis
(04/11/25)Added to TBR: 10/01/20
Murder at the Courthouse by A.H. Gabhart
(04/19/25)Added to TBR: 02/16/17
Becoming Me by Staci Stallings
(04/23/25)Added to TBR: 08/26/18
Dangerous Depths by Colleen Coble
(04/28/25)Added to TBR: 11/17/18
Three Days In Heaven by Mark Anthony Waters
(04/30/25)Added to TBR: 06/12/18
Christian Fiction with lots of profanity, so many things wrong with this book. I should have DNF’ed after the first few pages.
May
Germany
Perilous Treasure by Dan Walsh
(05/06/25)Germany
The Homecoming by Dan Walsh
(05/11/25)Jun
Fourth of July
Fourth of July by Cami Checketts
(06/11/25)Valentine’s Day
Valentine Bride by Shanna Hatfield
(06/26/25)Jul
Military & Nurse
With Every Letter by Sarah Sundin
(07/08/25)Caterers, Sheriff, & Paramedic
The Secret's in the Sauce by Linda Evans Shepherd & Eva Marie Everson
(07/14/25)Nazis
Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin
(07/18/25)Baseball Player
Home Run by Travis Thrasher
(07/27/25)Pinkerton Agents (though I don’t think they technically wore uniforms)
An Agent for Bernadette by Jovie Grace
(07/28/25)Aug
A Favorite Cover & A Favorite 5 Stars Book
Catching the Wind by Melanie Dobson
(08/06/25)A Favorite Author & A Favorite Category- Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
The Libyan Diversion by Joel C. Rosenberg
(08/10/25)A Favorite Category - Memoir/Biography
Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten
(08/12/25) So disappointed in the profanity and the repeated use of Oh my God. A Favorite 5 Star Book & A Favorite Category - Memoir/Biography
Like a River: Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward after Loss and Heartache by Granger Smith
(08/17/25)Favorite 5 Stars Books
Alpaca My Bags: A Wish Novel by Jenny Goebel
(08/19/25)A Favorite Author & A Favorite Category- Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Midnight Sea by Colleen Coble
(08/23/25)A Favorite 5 Star Book & A Favorite Category- Memoir/Biography
My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope by Anne Wilson
(08/25/25)Sept
A Marcus Ryker Series - Completed Series
The Beijing Betrayal by Joel C. Rosenberg
(09/01/25)Treasures of His Love Series - #3 of 4
Love in a Broken Vessel by Mesu Andrews
(09/06/25)The British Are Coming Series - #2 of 3+
To Marry an English Lord by Robin Lee Hatcher
(09/14/25)Signs of Life Series - Completed Series
Who Is My Neighbor? by Creston Mapes
(09/16/25)Frederick and Grace Mystery Series - #3 of 4
The Juliet Code by Pepper Basham
(09/28/25)The Silver Music Box Series - Completed Series
Dreams of Silver by Mina Baites
(09/30/25)Oct
Creston Mapes:
Michael Galloway:
Andrés J. Colmenares: (not CF, but male)
Charles Martin:
Brandon Clements:
CF, but…cursing and I still am shocked every time I choose a book from the Christian Fiction genre and find cursing. Also a storyline that at several points left me angry and wanting to DNF, but I continued to read thinking surely no pastor could believe/write this. It was “cleaned up” at the end.
Nov
T - The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House (11/16/25)
H - Home for the Holidays (11/19/25)
A - Avalanche (11/01/25)
N - No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson (11/12/25) GM
K - Keeping Christmas (11/22/25)
S - Specters in the Glass House (11/12/25)
(11/12/25)Dec
Progresses a Series & 5 other challenges
The MacIntyres by Joyce Swann & Alexandra Swann
(12/01/25)Completes AOM
A Christmas Promise by Gabrielle Meyer
(12/03/25)Completes Titles in ABC/123
Quicksilver Pass Mail Order Christmas Bride by Cyndi Raye
(12/04/25)Completes Title Search
This Christmas by John Holley
(12/06/25) GM, languageProgress in 7 challenges
The Rancher's Christmas Baby by Faith Quinn
(12/07/25)Progress in 7 challenges
Undeveloped Love: A Christmas Collection Novella by Virginia'dele Smith
(12/08/25)Progress in 4 challenges
Rewriting Christmas by Jennifer Youngblood
(12/09/25)Progress in 5 challenges
Once Upon a Christmas by Penny Zeller
(12/10/25)Completes Authors in ABC/123
Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred Uhry
(12/10/25) GM, languageCompletes Settings in ABC/123
Good Night, Zoo Animals: Bedtime Story For Children, Nursery Rhymes For Babies and Toddlers, Kids Ages 1-3 by Emily Hartmann
(12/11/25)Progress in 6 challenges
Melody's Christmas by I.D. Johnson
(12/13/25)Progress in 6 challenges
Alabama Christmas Wedding: A Second-Chance Holiday Romance by Susan Sands
(12/14/25)Progress in 4 challenges
The Brightest Light by Melissa Storm
(12/15/25) GM, language, contentProgress in 5 challenges
A Tale of Christmas Past by Katelyn A. Brown
(12/16/25)Progress in 6 challenges
Bright Copper Kettles: a Love After Loss Christmas Romance by Candice Sue Patterson
(12/17/25)Progress in 5 challenges
My Knight Before Christmas by Amanda P. Jones
(12/17/25) GMProgress in 5 challenges
F is for First State: A Delaware Alphabet by Carol Crane
(12/19/25)Progress in 7 challenges
The Noel Bridge by Jenny Hale
(12/22/25)Progress in 6 challenges
Whispers of Kith and Kin by Kaye Brownstone
(12/28/25)Progress in 3 challenges
The Thanksgiving Gift by Joyce Swann
(12/29/25)Progress in 6 challenges
Sleigh Bells in Park City by Hope Holloway & Cecelia Scott
(12/30/25)
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Kate wrote: "you're linked up!"Thank you!
I'm in!January ~ 'New Beginnings'
February ~ 'L-O-V-E'
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Let Love InO -
Only You Can Love Me
Passion or Penalty
Desire or Defense
An Overdue Match
Flirtation or FaceoffV -
The Valentine's Bet: A Sweet RomCom
Unwillfully Wed to My ValentineE -
March ~ ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!’ ~ read a book with something on the cover related to rain (a rain cloud, an umbrella, rain boots, etc)
April ~ 'Spring Clean' ~ read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than a year prior to the date of the challenge
May - Celebrate Your Heritage
July - Folks in Uniform
August - Favorite Things
November - THANKS
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I’m in please and thank you. January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~ pick a 'new to you' author, start a new series that you've been really excited to read, or read the debut novel of a favourite author!
February ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~ read a book where at least one of the title words starts with the letters l, o, v, or e . . . or level up by reading books for all 4!
March ~ ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!’ ~ read a book with something on the cover related to rain (a rain cloud, an umbrella, rain boots, etc)
April ~ 'Spring Clean' ~ read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than a year prior to the date of the challenge (so, anything on your TBR list before 1 April 2024 counts) . . . or level up by reading a book that's been on your TBR for at least 5 years (so prior to 1 April 2020)
May ~ ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’ ~ choose a book set in (or about!) one of the countries your ancestors are from, or re-read a book that was pivotal in your earlier life!
June ~ ‘Summer Holidays’ ~ read a holiday themed book . . . ANY holiday will do! (even a personal vacation holiday)
July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' . . . this can include military, but does not need to . . . for instance, a police officer, a doctor, or a chef . . . anyone whose profession brings to mind a specific uniform!
August ~ ‘My Favourite Things’ ~ read a book that has some element of a favourite about it . . . you love the cover, your favourite author/genre . . . the title makes you smile . . . there’s an AMAZING character . . . tell us why you chose that particular book!
September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~ sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line . . . or level up by finishing out the entire series!
October ~ ‘Men of Christian Fiction’ ~ read books written by male authors
November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~ read a book where at least one of the words in the title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s' (I will accept books that start with articles (English ones would be words like 'the' or 'a') for the applicable letter) . . . or level up by spelling out the entirety of the word!
December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~ finish off a series, read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet, and get those last-minute challenge books read!
Mod
I'm in.January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~ pick a 'new to you' author, start a new series that you've been really excited to read, or read the debut novel of a favourite author!
New series--
Murder in the Manor by Fiona GraceFebruary ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~ read a book where at least one of the title words starts with the letters l, o, v, or e . . . or level up by reading books for all 4!
The Losers Club Great children's book, especially for those who love to read.
A Light of Her OwnMarch ~ ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!’ ~ read a book with something on the cover related to rain (a rain cloud, an umbrella, rain boots, etc)
The Muddle-Headed Wombat On A Rainy Day by Ruth ParkThe wombat is holding an umbrella.
April ~ 'Spring Clean' ~ read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than a year prior to the date of the challenge (so, anything on your TBR list before 1 April 2024 counts) . . . or level up by reading a book that's been on your TBR for at least 5 years (so prior to 1 April 2020)
The Iron Butterfly by Chanda Hahn 
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame May ~ ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’ ~ choose a book set in (or about!) one of the countries your ancestors are from, or re-read a book that was pivotal in your earlier life!
And Both Were Young byMadeleine L'EngleMy great-grandmother was born in Switzerland.
June ~ ‘Summer Holidays’ ~ read a holiday themed book . . . ANY holiday will do! (even a personal vacation holiday)
An Art Lover's Guide to Paris and Murder by Dianne FreemanThe main characters go on holiday to Paris and end up solving a mystery.
July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' . . . this can include military, but does not need to . . . for instance, a police officer, a doctor, or a chef . . . anyone whose profession brings to mind a specific uniform!
The main character is a nurse.
August ~ ‘My Favourite Things’ ~ read a book that has some element of a favourite about it . . . you love the cover, your favourite author/genre . . . the title makes you smile . . . there’s an AMAZING character . . . tell us why you chose that particular book!
This is a cozy mystery, one of my favorite genres.
September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~ sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line . . . or level up by finishing out the entire series!
Mr. Lemoncello's Very First GameThis book is a prequel to the other books in this fun children's series.
The Star Garden This is the final book in the Sarah Agnes Prine novels seriesOctober ~ ‘Men of Christian Fiction’ ~ read books written by male authors
by Jason F. WrightNovember ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~ read a book where at least one of the words in the title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s' (I will accept books that start with articles (English ones would be words like 'the' or 'a') for the applicable letter) . . . or level up by spelling out the entirety of the word!
T--Small Things Like These
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A--
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K--The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery
S--Mrs. Endicott's Splendid Adventure (L)
December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~ finish off a series, read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet, and get those last-minute challenge books read!
by Rob BuyeaThis was the last book in this series for Middle school kids. I have also now finished all of my challenges for this year. Yay!
Mod
Definitely doing this! :)2025 Monthly Focus
January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~
New author and debut
New series
(#24)February ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~
L
(2-18-25)O
V
(2-25-25)E
March ~ ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!’ ~
April ~ 'Spring Clean' ~
(added 9/23)
(added 12/22)May ~ ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’ ~
June ~ ‘Summer Holidays’ ~ (both set at Christmas)
July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~
- a police officer August ~ ‘My Favourite Things’ ~
A favorite author:
September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~
October ~ ‘Men of Christian Fiction’ ~
November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~
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Trinity: Military War Dog by Ronie Kendig (11-9-25)H
Holly's Homecoming by Jenny Knipfer (11-18-25)A
Arranged with the Earl: A Clean Inspirational Historical Regency Romance Novel by Jackie Killelea(11-15-25)N
No Place Like Home by Betsy St. Amant (11-14-25)K
While Shepherds Watch Are Keeping by Susanne Dietze (11-24-25)S
A Sea View Christmas by Julie Klassen (11-10-25)December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~
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I'm in! Thanks, Kate - looks like a fun year of challenges.January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~ pick a 'new to you' author, start a new series that you've been really excited to read, or read the debut novel of a favourite author!
New to Me Author:
New Author of New Series -
(debut)
(debut)New Series:
February ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~ read a book where at least one of the title words starts with the letters l, o, v, or e . . . or level up by reading books for all 4!
Finished at least one book each for titles and authors.
TITLES
L -
(2/14/25)
(2/15/25) O -
(2/6/25) V -
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(2/9/25) E -
(2/14/25) AUTHORS
L - Jennifer Lamont Leo -
(2/27/25)O - Sandra Orchard -
(2/3/25) V- Kellie VanHorn -
(2/16/25)E - Elizabeth Goddard -
(2/23/25)March ~ ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!’ ~ read a book with something on the cover related to rain (a rain cloud, an umbrella, rain boots, etc)
Umbrella -
Fog -
Dark Clouds -
April ~ 'Spring Clean' ~ read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than a year prior to the date of the challenge (so, anything on your TBR list before 1 April 2024 counts) . . . or level up by reading a book that's been on your TBR for at least 5 years (so prior to 1 April 2020)
Shelved Mar 2024 -
(4/2/25)Shelved Jan 2024 -
(4/16/25)Shelved July 2023 -
(4/17/25)Shelved 8/23 -
(4/24/25)Shelved Mar 2024 -
(4/28/25)Shelved Mar 2024 -
(4/30/25)May ~ ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’ ~ choose a book set in (or about!) one of the countries your ancestors are from, or re-read a book that was pivotal in your earlier life!
Read books related to the Mayflower - how some of my ancestors came to America.
Mayflower -
(5/25/25)
(5/7/25)June ~ ‘Summer Holidays’ ~ read a holiday themed book . . . ANY holiday will do! (even a personal vacation holiday)
Read 12 - all Christmas
(6/2/25)
(6/6/25)
(6/12/25)
(6/13/25)
(6/16/25)
(6/17/25)
(6/19/25)
(6/22/25)
(6/27/25)
(6/29/25)
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(6/30/25)July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' . . . this can include military, but does not need to . . . for instance, a police officer, a doctor, or a chef . . . anyone whose profession brings to mind a specific uniform!
August ~ ‘My Favourite Things’ ~ read a book that has some element of a favourite about it . . . you love the cover, your favourite author/genre . . . the title makes you smile . . . there’s an AMAZING character . . . tell us why you chose that particular book!
September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~ sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line . . . or level up by finishing out the entire series!
October ~ ‘Men of Christian Fiction’ ~ read books written by male authors
November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~ read a book where at least one of the words in the title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s' (I will accept books that start with articles (English ones would be words like 'the' or 'a') for the applicable letter) . . . or level up by spelling out the entirety of the word!
December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~ finish off a series, read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet, and get those last-minute challenge books read!
Mod
I'm in though not sure how many monthly challenges I actually do.
Mod
I'm in!January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~ pick a 'new to you' author, start a new series that you've been really excited to read, or read the debut novel of a favourite author!
new author/author debut
new author
new author
new author
new authorFebruary ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~ read a book where at least one of the title words starts with the letters l, o, v, or e . . . or level up by reading books for all 4!
March ~ ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!’ ~ read a book with something on the cover related to rain (a rain cloud, an umbrella, rain boots, etc)
SKIP THIS MONTH
April ~ 'Spring Clean' ~ read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than a year prior to the date of the challenge (so, anything on your TBR list before 1 April 2024 counts) . . . or level up by reading a book that's been on your TBR for at least 5 years (so prior to 1 April 2020)
added to TBR 12-20-23 AND also counts toward my author of the month!May ~ ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’ ~ choose a book set in (or about!) one of the countries your ancestors are from, or re-read a book that was pivotal in your earlier life!
June ~ ‘Summer Holidays’ ~ read a holiday themed book . . . ANY holiday will do! (even a personal vacation holiday)
SKIP THIS MONTH
July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' . . . this can include military, but does not need to . . . for instance, a police officer, a doctor, or a chef . . . anyone whose profession brings to mind a specific uniform!
August ~ ‘My Favourite Things’ ~ read a book that has some element of a favourite about it . . . you love the cover, your favourite author/genre . . . the title makes you smile . . . there’s an AMAZING character . . . tell us why you chose that particular book!
action/thrillerSeptember ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~ sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line . . . or level up by finishing out the entire series!
October ~ ‘Men of Christian Fiction’ ~ read books written by male authors
My library has limited male christian fiction authored audiobooks so I'm keeping a tally of non-fiction also.
November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~ read a book where at least one of the words in the title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s' (I will accept books that start with articles (English ones would be words like 'the' or 'a') for the applicable letter) . . . or level up by spelling out the entirety of the word!
T -
H -
A -
N -
K -
S -
December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~ finish off a series, read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet, and get those last-minute challenge books read!
Mod
These look so interesting! Usually I only do some of the monthly challenges, but I think I'll do all of them this year! I'm especially excited about May's Heritage theme, August's Favorites, and the challenge of October's Male Authors! Thanks for creating so many fun challenges!!
Mod
I'm in!January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~ pick a 'new to you' author, start a new series that you've been really excited to read, or read the debut novel of a favourite author!
New Author:
February ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~ read a book where at least one of the title words starts with the letters l, o, v, or e . . . or level up by reading books for all 4!
March ~ ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!’ ~ read a book with something on the cover related to rain (a rain cloud, an umbrella, rain boots, etc)
April ~ 'Spring Clean' ~ read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than a year prior to the date of the challenge (so, anything on your TBR list before 1 April 2024 counts) . . . or level up by reading a book that's been on your TBR for at least 5 years (so prior to 1 April 2020)
May ~ ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’ ~ choose a book set in (or about!) one of the countries your ancestors are from, or re-read a book that was pivotal in your earlier life!
June ~ ‘Summer Holidays’ ~ read a holiday themed book . . . ANY holiday will do! (even a personal vacation holiday)
July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' . . . this can include military, but does not need to . . . for instance, a police officer, a doctor, or a chef . . . anyone whose profession brings to mind a specific uniform!
August ~ ‘My Favourite Things’ ~ read a book that has some element of a favourite about it . . . you love the cover, your favourite author/genre . . . the title makes you smile . . . there’s an AMAZING character . . . tell us why you chose that particular book!
September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~ sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line . . . or level up by finishing out the entire series!
October ~ ‘Men of Christian Fiction’ ~ read books written by male authors
November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~ read a book where at least one of the words in the title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s' (I will accept books that start with articles (English ones would be words like 'the' or 'a') for the applicable letter) . . . or level up by spelling out the entirety of the word!
December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~ finish off a series, read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet, and get those last-minute challenge books read!
Mod
Hello everyone!I’m thrilled to have come across this group and these wonderful monthly challenges—it feels like exactly what I need as I step into a new chapter of life. I recently retired and, after finalizing my divorce, I’ve been rediscovering myself and the things I enjoy. Reading has always been a comforting escape, and I’m so excited to dive back in, especially with such creative challenges to inspire me!
While I’m not sure I can manage a new book every month just yet, I love the variety of themes, and I’m eager to see which ones resonate most with me as I ease back into reading. The May challenge to celebrate heritage caught my eye, as my background is a blend of German, Malaysian, and American influences—I can’t wait to explore stories that connect with my roots.
Another theme that stands out to me is the April challenge, "Spring Clean." I’ve always had a habit of adding books to my TBR list faster than I can read them, so this feels like the perfect opportunity to revisit some of those long-forgotten treasures. The idea of finally picking up something that’s been waiting for years is so exciting—it’s like uncovering a little time capsule.
And the August challenge, "My Favourite Things," feels like it could be truly magical. I’m looking forward to indulging in a book that speaks to me, whether it’s a genre I adore, a cover I can’t stop admiring, or a story that resonates deeply. I already feel the spark of inspiration just thinking about it!
Thank you all for the warm space to share our love for books. I look forward to engaging with this lovely community and exchanging recommendations and ideas. Here’s to new beginnings, both on the page and in life!
Warmly,
Zahra
Zahra wrote: "Hello everyone!I’m thrilled to have come across this group and these wonderful monthly challenges—it feels like exactly what I need as I step into a new chapter of life. I recently retired and, a..."
Welcome! Hope you enjoy the reading! :)
Mod
you are also now linked up in the participants list so you can easily find your comment to list your books for these monthly focuses as you finish them
I'm in!1. January ~ 'New Beginnings'
New To Me Authors:
The Wings of Poppy Pendleton by Melanie Dobson (1/20) 
Under the Bayou Moon by Valerie Fraser Luesse (1/27)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2. February ~ 'L-O-V-E'
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The London House (2/12)O -
Heart of Gold (2/19)V -
The View from Rainshadow Bay (2/22)E -
Edenbrooke (clean romance) (2/15)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
3. March ~ ‘It’s RAINING Cats and Dogs!’
What Happens Next (3/31)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
4. April ~ 'Spring Clean'
A Love Discovered (4/29)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
5. May ~ ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’
Adela's Mariachi Band (5/27)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
6. June ~ ‘Summer Holidays’
Wishing for Mistletoe (6/27)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
7. July ~ 'Folks in Uniform'
The Lawyer and the Laundress (7/26)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
8. August ~ ‘My Favorite Things’
In This Moment (8/11)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
9. September ~ 'Autumn Sweep'
The Sea Keeper's Daughters (9/26)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
10. October ~ ‘Men of Christian Fiction’
When Crickets Cry (10/23)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
11. November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S'
T:
These Blue Mountains (11/24)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
12. December ~ 'Finishing Well'
The White Christmas Inn (12/23)
The Christmas Angel Project (12/26)
Mod
I’m in! I hope to find exciting books to meet the monthly challenges!
Mod
I'm in!January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~ pick a 'new to you' author, start a new series that you've been really excited to read, or read the debut novel of a favorite author!
new author - Room for Hope by Kim Vogel Sawyer
February ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~ read a book where at least one of the title words starts with the letters l, o, v, or e . . . or level up by reading books for all 4!
March ~ ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!’ ~ read a book with something on the cover related to rain (a rain cloud, an umbrella, rain boots, etc)
April ~ 'Spring Clean' ~ read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than a year prior to the date of the challenge (so, anything on your TBR list before 1 April 2024 counts) . . . or level up by reading a book that's been on your TBR for at least 5 years (so prior to 1 April 2020)
May ~ ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’ ~ choose a book set in (or about!) one of the countries your ancestors are from, or re-read a book that was pivotal in your earlier life!
June ~ ‘Summer Holidays’ ~ read a holiday themed book . . . ANY holiday will do! (even a personal vacation holiday)
July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' . . . this can include military, but does not need to . . . for instance, a police officer, a doctor, or a chef . . . anyone whose profession brings to mind a specific uniform!
August ~ ‘My Favorite Things’ ~ read a book that has some element of a favorite about it . . . you love the cover, your favorite author/genre . . . the title makes you smile . . . there’s an AMAZING character . . . tell us why you chose that particular book!
September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~ sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line . . . or level up by finishing out the entire series!
October ~ ‘Men of Christian Fiction’ ~ read books written by male authors
November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~ read a book where at least one of the words in the title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s' (I will accept books that start with articles (English ones would be words like 'the' or 'a') for the applicable letter) . . . or level up by spelling out the entirety of the word!
December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~ finish off a series, read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet, and get those last-minute challenge books read!
Mod
I’m Hoping to be In ;))January ~ 'New Beginnings' >~ pick a 'new to you' author, start a new series that you've been really excited to read, or read the debut novel of a favourite author!
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February ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~ read a book where at least one of the title words starts with the letters l, o, v, or e . . . or level up by reading books for all 4!
L
The Cold Light of Day Anna Lee Huber
O
A Field of Beauty Suzanne Woods Fisher
V
Valentines in Sweetwater CountyCiara Knight
No Strings Attached Valentine: A Small Town Valentine's Day Romance
Joi Copeland
E
Evanly ChoirsRhys Bowen
And…
For Valentine artistry on cover ~
Just Say YesJaycee Weaver
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March ~ ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!’ ~ read a book with something on the cover related to rain (a rain cloud, an umbrella, rain boots, etc)
Heart in the Clouds clouds on coverJennifer Mistmorgan
Hoping for time enough to read LM Montgomery’s Rainbow Valley
LM MontgomeryAlso, (was) currently free on kindle~
Raincoats & Sunglasses Contemporary Christian Fiction infused with love, joy and peace (Book 1 in the Raincoats & Sunglasses series) by Caroline Johnston
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April ~ 'Spring Clean' ~ read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than a year prior to the date of the challenge (so, anything on your TBR list before 1 April 2024 counts) . . . or level up by reading a book that's been on your TBR for at least 5 years (so, prior to 1 April 2020)
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May ~ ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’ ~
choose a book set in (or about!) one of the countries your ancestors are from,
or re-read a book that was pivotal in your earlier life!
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June ~ ‘Summer Holidays’ ~ read a holiday themed book . . . ANY holiday will do! (even a personal vacation holiday)
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July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' . . . this can include military, but does not need to . . . for instance, a police officer, a doctor, or a chef . . . anyone whose profession brings to mind a specific uniform!
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August ~ ‘My Favourite Things’ ~ read a book that has some element of a favourite about it . . . you love the cover, your favourite author/genre . . . the title makes you smile . . . there’s an AMAZING character . . . tell us why you chose that particular book!
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September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~ sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line . . . or level up by finishing out the entire series!
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October ~ ‘Men of Christian Fiction’ ~ read books written by male authors
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November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~ read a book where at least one of the words in the title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s' (I will accept books that start with articles (English ones would be words like 'the' or 'a') for the applicable letter) . . . or level up by spelling out the entirety of the word!
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December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~ finish off a series, read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet, and get those last-minute challenge books read!
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~For those who loved the Spooky Season challenge, I've decided to move this to an unofficial challenge, which will run from 1-31 October, so be on the lookout this coming autumn!~
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~For Christmas Reads lovers . . . don't worry, I've got you covered too! I'm not going to make it one of the official monthly challenges in 2025, but will host (in this folder) a Christmas Reads thread that will start on 15 November and run through the end of the year!~
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Mod
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*Note that this year, we will not be doing 'levels' on the majority of these monthly challenges . . . it will just be an 'I'm in!' kind of thing. The exceptions are noted with a 'level up' idea as listed below.
January ~ 'New Beginnings' ~ pick a 'new to you' author, start a new series that you've been really excited to read, or read the debut novel of a favourite author!
February ~ 'L-O-V-E' ~ read a book where at least one of the title words starts with the letters l, o, v, or e . . . or level up by reading books for all 4!
March ~ ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!’ ~ read a book with something on the cover related to rain (a rain cloud, an umbrella, rain boots, etc)
April ~ 'Spring Clean' ~ read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than a year prior to the date of the challenge (so, anything on your TBR list before 1 April 2024 counts) . . . or level up by reading a book that's been on your TBR for at least 5 years (so prior to 1 April 2020)
May ~ ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’ ~ choose a book set in (or about!) one of the countries your ancestors are from, or re-read a book that was pivotal in your earlier life!
June ~ ‘Summer Holidays’ ~ read a holiday themed book . . . ANY holiday will do! (even a personal vacation holiday)
July ~ 'Folks in Uniform' ~ read a book where the main character is 'in uniform' . . . this can include military, but does not need to . . . for instance, a police officer, a doctor, or a chef . . . anyone whose profession brings to mind a specific uniform!
August ~ ‘My Favourite Things’ ~ read a book that has some element of a favourite about it . . . you love the cover, your favourite author/genre . . . the title makes you smile . . . there’s an AMAZING character . . . tell us why you chose that particular book!
September ~ 'Autumn Sweep' ~ sweep through the series you've started and not yet finished, and read the next book in line . . . or level up by finishing out the entire series!
October ~ ‘Men of Christian Fiction’ ~ read books written by male authors
November ~ 'T-H-A-N-K-S' ~ read a book where at least one of the words in the title starts with one of the letters in the word 't-h-a-n-k-s' (I will accept books that start with articles (English ones would be words like 'the' or 'a') for the applicable letter) . . . or level up by spelling out the entirety of the word!
December ~ 'Finishing Well' ~ finish off a series, read a book that you'd planned to get to this year but haven't yet, and get those last-minute challenge books read!
~For those who loved the Spooky Season challenge, I've decided to move this to an unofficial challenge, which will run from 1-31 October, so be on the lookout this coming autumn!~
~For Christmas Reads lovers . . . don't worry, I've got you covered too! I'm not going to make it one of the official monthly challenges in 2025, but will host (in this folder) a Christmas Reads thread that will start on 15 November and run through the end of the year!~