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Ladybugs: Reading Challenge Prompts
🔤 Spell-Out
Complete a spell out of the word L A D Y B U G using the first letter of the Author's First or Last Name.
L
A
D
Y
B
U
G
Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!
🐞 Lucky Encounters
Ladybugs are considered lucky, especially if they land on you by surprise. These prompts focus on unexpected encounters and serendipity.
A book where a chance meeting changes a character’s life
A story featuring an unexpected friendship
A book about a character who finds something valuable by accident
A story where fate brings people together unexpectedly
🐞 Tiny Protectors
Ladybugs are also thought to protect crops, serving as small guardians. This set celebrates protectors and guardians in literature.
A book with a protector or guardian figure
A story about someone who defends their family or community
A book featuring a bodyguard or soldier
A fantasy novel with a magical protector
🐞 Ladybug Travels
Ladybugs migrate, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles. These prompts focus on journeys, travel, and exploration.
A book featuring a long journey or adventure
A story set in a foreign or exotic location
A road-trip story or travel memoir
A book that takes place in multiple countries
🐞 A Pop of Red
Ladybugs are known for their striking red color. This set celebrates books with bold colors and themes of vibrancy.
A book with a red cover
A story about someone who stands out or defies the norm
A book featuring art, fashion, or design
A story where a character is known for their vibrant personality
🐞 Winged Wonders
As insects, ladybugs are often admired for their delicate beauty and flight. These prompts are centered around creatures, flight, and freedom.
A book featuring birds, butterflies, or other winged creatures
A story about personal or literal freedom
A book with a flying scene or a character who can fly
A book that takes place in the open air or in wide, natural spaces
🐞 Polka-Dot Patterns
Ladybugs are famous for their iconic polka dots. This set celebrates patterns, designs, and the unexpected charm in simplicity.
A book with polka dots or a similar pattern on the cover
A story that surprises you with small details
A book with a simple but powerful storyline
A book where a character has a distinctive physical trait
🐞 Ladybugs in Folklore
Ladybugs are the subject of many legends and superstitions worldwide. These prompts are all about myths, magic, and folklore.
A story about magical creatures or enchanted animals
A story that involves superstitions or omens
A book featuring a mysterious or ancient artifact
A book inspired by traditions or myths from a different culture
🐞 Garden Guardians
Ladybugs are friends of the garden, protecting plants by eating pests. These prompts are all about nature, growth, and green spaces.
A book set in a garden, forest, or countryside
A story that focuses on nature conservation or eco-themes
A book with plant or flower symbolism
A story about a character who gardens or works in nature
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Symbols of Luck and Fortune | FebruaryLadybugs: Reading Challenge Prompts
🔤 Spell-Out
Complete a spell out of the word L A D Y B U G using the first letter of the Author's First or Last Name.
L
A
D
Y
B
U
G
Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!
🐞 Lucky Encounters
Ladybugs are considered lucky, especially if they land on you by surprise. These prompts focus on unexpected encounters and serendipity.
A book where a chance meeting changes a character’s life
A story featuring an unexpected friendship
A book about a character who finds something valuable by accident
A story where fate brings people together unexpectedly
🐞 Tiny Protectors
Ladybugs are also thought to protect crops, serving as small guardians. This set celebrates protectors and guardians in literature.
A book with a protector or guardian figure
A story about someone who defends their family or community
A book featuring a bodyguard or soldier
A fantasy novel with a magical protector
🐞 Ladybug Travels
Ladybugs migrate, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles. These prompts focus on journeys, travel, and exploration.
A book featuring a long journey or adventure
A story set in a foreign or exotic location
A road-trip story or travel memoir
A book that takes place in multiple countries
🐞 A Pop of Red
Ladybugs are known for their striking red color. This set celebrates books with bold colors and themes of vibrancy.
A book with a red cover
A story about someone who stands out or defies the norm
A book featuring art, fashion, or design
A story where a character is known for their vibrant personality
🐞 Winged Wonders
As insects, ladybugs are often admired for their delicate beauty and flight. These prompts are centered around creatures, flight, and freedom.
A book featuring birds, butterflies, or other winged creatures
A story about personal or literal freedom
A book with a flying scene or a character who can fly
A book that takes place in the open air or in wide, natural spaces
🐞 Polka-Dot Patterns
Ladybugs are famous for their iconic polka dots. This set celebrates patterns, designs, and the unexpected charm in simplicity.
A book with polka dots or a similar pattern on the cover
A story that surprises you with small details
A book with a simple but powerful storyline
A book where a character has a distinctive physical trait
🐞 Ladybugs in Folklore
Ladybugs are the subject of many legends and superstitions worldwide. These prompts are all about myths, magic, and folklore.
A story about magical creatures or enchanted animals
A story that involves superstitions or omens
A book featuring a mysterious or ancient artifact
A book inspired by traditions or myths from a different culture
🐞 Garden Guardians
Ladybugs are friends of the garden, protecting plants by eating pests. These prompts are all about nature, growth, and green spaces.
A book set in a garden, forest, or countryside
A story that focuses on nature conservation or eco-themes
A book with plant or flower symbolism
A story about a character who gardens or works in nature
Symbols of Luck and Fortune | FebruaryLadybugs: Reading Challenge Prompts
🔤 Spell-Out
Complete a spell out of the word L A D Y B U G using the first letter of the Author's First or Last Name.
L
A
D
Y
B
U
G
Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!
🐞 Lucky Encounters
Ladybugs are considered lucky, especially if they land on you by surprise. These prompts focus on unexpected encounters and serendipity.
A book where a chance meeting changes a character’s life
A story featuring an unexpected friendship
A book about a character who finds something valuable by accident
A story where fate brings people together unexpectedly
🐞 Tiny Protectors
Ladybugs are also thought to protect crops, serving as small guardians. This set celebrates protectors and guardians in literature.
A book with a protector or guardian figure
A story about someone who defends their family or community
A book featuring a bodyguard or soldier
A fantasy novel with a magical protector
🐞 Ladybug Travels
Ladybugs migrate, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles. These prompts focus on journeys, travel, and exploration.
A book featuring a long journey or adventure
A story set in a foreign or exotic location
A road-trip story or travel memoir
A book that takes place in multiple countries
🐞 A Pop of Red
Ladybugs are known for their striking red color. This set celebrates books with bold colors and themes of vibrancy.
A book with a red cover
A story about someone who stands out or defies the norm
A book featuring art, fashion, or design
A story where a character is known for their vibrant personality
🐞 Winged Wonders
As insects, ladybugs are often admired for their delicate beauty and flight. These prompts are centered around creatures, flight, and freedom.
A book featuring birds, butterflies, or other winged creatures
A story about personal or literal freedom
A book with a flying scene or a character who can fly
A book that takes place in the open air or in wide, natural spaces
🐞 Polka-Dot Patterns
Ladybugs are famous for their iconic polka dots. This set celebrates patterns, designs, and the unexpected charm in simplicity.
A book with polka dots or a similar pattern on the cover
A story that surprises you with small details
A book with a simple but powerful storyline
A book where a character has a distinctive physical trait
🐞 Ladybugs in Folklore
Ladybugs are the subject of many legends and superstitions worldwide. These prompts are all about myths, magic, and folklore.
A story about magical creatures or enchanted animals
A story that involves superstitions or omens
A book featuring a mysterious or ancient artifact
A book inspired by traditions or myths from a different culture
🐞 Garden Guardians
Ladybugs are friends of the garden, protecting plants by eating pests. These prompts are all about nature, growth, and green spaces.
A book set in a garden, forest, or countryside
A story that focuses on nature conservation or eco-themes
A book with plant or flower symbolism
A story about a character who gardens or works in nature
Participation level: Fortune's Favorite (Complete the Spell-Out, plus 2 Sets)🔤 Spell-Out (author's first or last name)
✔️ L - The Ethical Assassin 2/23 (David Liss)
A
✔️ D - Girls with Bright Futures 2/2 (Tracy Dobmeier & Wendy Katzman)
Y
B
U
G
🐞 Tiny Protectors
A book with a protector or guardian figure
A story about someone who defends their family or community
A book featuring a bodyguard or soldier
✔️ A fantasy novel with a magical protector - The Fires of Vengeance 2/8
Unstarted sets below:
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HOB - Symbols of Luck & Fortune: Feb 2025✅ Total: 39/39
Spell-Out
L: 1/2 - The Laughter Effect: How to Build Joy, Resilience and Positivity in Your Life, Ros Ben-Moshe - ⭐️⭐️
A: 4/2 - Adventurers: The Improbable Rise of the East India Company, David Howarth - ⭐️
D: 9/2 - Do Bigger Things: A Practical Guide to Powerful Innovation in a Changing World, Dan McClure - ⭐️⭐️
Y: 9/2 - You Can't Have It All: The Basic B*tch Guide to Taking the Pressure Off, Stassi Schroeder - ⭐️
B: 8/2 - The Brain that Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science, Norman Doidge - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
U: 1/2 - Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn't Food… and Why Can't We Stop?, Chris van Tulleken - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
G: 3/2 - Good Habits, Bad Habits: The Science of Making Positive Changes That Stick, Wendy Wood - ⭐️⭐️
Lucky Encounters
Plot - a chance meeting changes a character’s life
8/2 - Finding My Place: From Cairo to Canberra - The Irresistible Story of an Irrepressible Woman, Anne Aly - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"It was that chance meeting with Rebecca Britten that morning that got me thinking about people who survive terrorist attacks and how they handle all that grief and guilt and everything else that must come with being a victim/survivor" p.168
Plot - unexpected friendship
14/2 - 100 Must-read Historical Novels, Nick Rennison - ⭐️⭐️
"he is accompanied there by an eccentric entourage of friends and family" p.19
Plot - char finds something valuable by accident
6/2 - Embrace the Struggle: Living Life on Life's Terms, Zig Ziglar - ⭐️⭐️
"If anything, this accident has brought the Redhead and me even closer." p.29
Plot - fate brings people together unexpectedly
7/2 - Lucy & Desi: The Legendary Love Story of Television's Most Famous Couple, Warren G. Harris - ⭐️⭐️
"in Hollywood, fate often works in mysterious ways, and she had to meet Desi Arnaz somehow." p.67
Tiny Protectors
Char - protector
11/2 - Me, Elton John - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"an ex-army guy called Sasha. I was told he was going to be my bodyguard." p.152
Plot - char who defends their community
1/2 - Queer Body Power: Finding Your Body Positivity, Essie Dennis - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"I feel very empowered by the community to be individual" p.98
Char - soldier
8/2 - Free and Equal: What Would a Fair Society Look Like?, Daniel Chandler - ⭐️⭐️
"Rawls’s experiences as a soldier" p.10
Plot - fantasy novel with a magical protector
2/1 - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, J.K. Rowling - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Harry Potter universe
Ladybug Travels
Plot - long journey
4/2 - Is That Thing Diesel?: One Man, One Bike and the First Lap Around Australia on Used Cooking Oil, Paul Carter - ⭐️⭐️
Motorbike ride around Australia
Set - exotic location
5/2 - Land of a Thousand Eyes: The Subtle Pleasures of Everyday Life in Myanmar, Peter Olszewski - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre - travel memoir
3/2 - Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton: The Secret Agent Who Made the Pilgrimage to Mecca, Discovered the Kama Sutra and Brought the Arabian Nights to the West, Edward Rice - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Set - multiple countries
2/2 - Royal Mysteries of the Tudor Period, Timothy Venning - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Pop of Red
Cover - red
7/2 -
, Catherine Price - ⭐️⭐️⭐️Plot - char who defies the norm
3/2 - Calamity: The Many Lives of Calamity Jane, Karen R. Jones - ⭐️⭐️
"Martha Jane Canary stood tall as an iconic presence...that played with shifting understandings of gender" p.23
Plot - design
4/2 - Cinemaps: An Atlas of 35 Great Movies, Andrew DeGraff - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The routes of major characters charted in meticulous cartographic detail
Plot - char is known for their vibrant personality
3/2 - Pioneers of Jazz: The Story of the Creole Band, Lawrence Gushee - ⭐️⭐️
"The New Orleans Creole Musicians have combined odds and ends of talent with unusual personality." p.137
Winged Wonders
Plot - winged creatures
10/2 - Dungeons and Dragons and Philosophy: Read and Gain Advantage on All Wisdom Checks, Christopher Robichaud - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dragons
Plot - personal freedom
6/2 - Tiger's Heart: The Story of a Modern Chinese Woman, Aisling Juanjuan Shen - ⭐️⭐️
"years of fighting for my freedom" p.122
Plot - flying scene
7/2 - Video Game of the Year: A Year-by-Year Guide to the Best, Boldest, and Most Bizarre Games from Every Year Since 1977, Jordan Minor - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"flying through space to hundreds of systems" p.55
Set - in wide, natural spaces
5/2 - A Woman in the Polar Night, Christiane Ritter - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
A remote hut in the Arctic
Polka-Dot Patterns
Cover - polka dots
1/2 -
, M.J. Ryan - ⭐️⭐️⭐️Plot - surprises you with small details
4/2 - It All Began With A Scream, Padraic Maroney - ⭐️⭐️
Exactly what went into the creation of each movie in the franchise
Plot - simple but powerful storyline
5/2 - How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days, Kari Leibowitz - ⭐️⭐️
Char - has a distinctive physical trait
14/2 - Unnatural Causes: The Life and Many Deaths of Britain's Top Forensic Pathologist, Richard Shepherd - ⭐️⭐️
"I looked at the hunched, defensive body of the woman." p.116
Ladybugs in Folklore
Plot - magical creature
19/2 - Encyclopedia of Goddesses and Heroines, Patricia Monaghan - ⭐️⭐️
"the demon goddess Lilith had taken up residence in the tree’s roots, as had a snake and a magical bird." p.85
Plot - superstitions
4/2 - Atlas of Paranormal Places: A Journey to the World's Most Supernatural Places, Evelyn Hollow - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Perhaps this is where the earlier stories of bad luck and superstition came from." p.128
Plot - mysterious artifact
4/2 - Travels of Terror: Strange and Spooky Spots Across America, Kelly Florence - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"it has artifacts from the Donner Party" p.54
Plot - traditions from a different culture
2/2 - The Secrets of Italy: People, Places, and Hidden Histories, Corrado Augias - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"rich Sicilian literary tradition" p.87
Garden Guardians
Set - countryside
12/2 - Bold Spirit: Helga Estby's Forgotten Walk Across Victorian America, Linda Lawrence Hunt - ⭐️⭐️
"the freedom and fresh air of the countryside" p.66
Plot - nature conservation
6/2 - Into the Amazon: The Life of Cândido Rondon, Trailblazing Explorer, Scientist, Statesman, and Conservationist - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot - flower symbolism
8/2 - Floral Estrangements: Taunt Your Rivals & Vanquish Your Enemies through the Language of Flowers, Rebecca Fishbein - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot - char gardens
8/2 - The Little Book of Slow: Live Mindfully and Enjoy the Simple Things, Sally Wise - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"my jade bonsai is alive and flourishing" p.137
Amanda's Spot🔤 Spell-Out
Complete a spell out of the word L A D Y B U G using the first letter of the Author's First or Last Name.
L
A
D
Y
B
U
G
Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!
🐞 Lucky Encounters
Ladybugs are considered lucky, especially if they land on you by surprise. These prompts focus on unexpected encounters and serendipity.
A book where a chance meeting changes a character’s life-
A story featuring an unexpected friendship-Vicious
A book about a character who finds something valuable by accident
A story where fate brings people together unexpectedly
🐞 Tiny Protectors
Ladybugs are also thought to protect crops, serving as small guardians. This set celebrates protectors and guardians in literature.
A book with a protector or guardian figure
A story about someone who defends their family or community
A book featuring a bodyguard or soldier-Major Pettigrew's Last Stand
A fantasy novel with a magical protector
🐞 Ladybug Travels
Ladybugs migrate, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles. These prompts focus on journeys, travel, and exploration.
A book featuring a long journey or adventure
A story set in a foreign or exotic location-Legend of the White Snake
A road-trip story or travel memoir
A book that takes place in multiple countries-
🐞 A Pop of Red
Ladybugs are known for their striking red color. This set celebrates books with bold colors and themes of vibrancy.
A book with a red cover
A story about someone who stands out or defies the norm
A book featuring art, fashion, or design-Karaoke Queen
A story where a character is known for their vibrant personality
🐞 Winged Wonders
As insects, ladybugs are often admired for their delicate beauty and flight. These prompts are centered around creatures, flight, and freedom.
A book featuring birds, butterflies, or other winged creatures
A story about personal or literal freedom
A book with a flying scene or a character who can fly
A book that takes place in the open air or in wide, natural spaces
🐞 Polka-Dot Patterns
Ladybugs are famous for their iconic polka dots. This set celebrates patterns, designs, and the unexpected charm in simplicity.
A book with polka dots or a similar pattern on the cover
A story that surprises you with small details
A book with a simple but powerful storyline
A book where a character has a distinctive physical trait
🐞 Ladybugs in Folklore
Ladybugs are the subject of many legends and superstitions worldwide. These prompts are all about myths, magic, and folklore.
A story about magical creatures or enchanted animals
A story that involves superstitions or omens
A book featuring a mysterious or ancient artifact
A book inspired by traditions or myths from a different culture
🐞 Garden Guardians
Ladybugs are friends of the garden, protecting plants by eating pests. These prompts are all about nature, growth, and green spaces.
A book set in a garden, forest, or countryside
A story that focuses on nature conservation or eco-themes
A book with plant or flower symbolism
A story about a character who gardens or works in nature-The House in the Cerulean Sea
FINISHED Spell-Out
8/8
Complete a spell out of the word L A D Y B U G using the first letter of the Author's First or Last Name.
✔️L Tussen de regels
Lauren Asher 438 p. 18 february ✔️A De Liefde, Natuurlijk
Carlos Drummond de Andrade 125 p. 25 february✔️D
Ragnar Jónasson part 1 in series 224 p. 2 february 2025 title✔️Y Onmacht
Yvonne Doorduyn 334 p. 15 february 2025✔️B
Blake Pierce 192 p. 1 february 2025 B from Blake✔️U De huisgenoot
Marjolijn Uitzinger 246 p. 24 february✔️G Onze Moeder was een Seriemoordenaar
Gregg Olsen 442p. 12 february Author
Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!
✔️🐞 Lucky Encounters
Ladybugs are considered lucky, especially if they land on you by surprise. These prompts focus on unexpected encounters and serendipity.
A book where a chance meeting changes a character’s life
A story featuring an unexpected friendship
A book about a character who finds something valuable by accident
Isaac's Song
Daniel Black320 p. Read: 3 february
The letters of his father
A story where fate brings people together unexpectedly
✔️🐞 Tiny Protectors
Ladybugs are also thought to protect crops, serving as small guardians. This set celebrates protectors and guardians in literature.
A book with a protector or guardian figure
A story about someone who defends their family or community
A book featuring a bodyguard or soldier
✔️A fantasy novel with a magical protector
De kleuren van magie
Victoria E. Schwab 416 p. 19 february 2025 Kell 🐞 Ladybug Travels
Ladybugs migrate, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles. These prompts focus on journeys, travel, and exploration.
✔️A book featuring a long journey or adventure
Hunting Zero
Jack Mars 332 p. Read: 6 februaryJourney from USA, through Europe to find his daughters
A story set in a foreign or exotic location
A road-trip story or travel memoir
A book that takes place in multiple countries
✔️🐞 A Pop of Red
Ladybugs are known for their striking red color. This set celebrates books with bold colors and themes of vibrancy.
A book with a red cover
A story about someone who stands out or defies the norm
Een van ons liegt
Karen M. McManus 300 p. 13 february 2025A book featuring art, fashion, or design
A story where a character is known for their vibrant personality
✔️🐞 Winged Wonders
As insects, ladybugs are often admired for their delicate beauty and flight. These prompts are centered around creatures, flight, and freedom.
A book featuring birds, butterflies, or other winged creatures
A story about personal or literal freedom
A book with a flying scene or a character who can fly
A book that takes place in the open air or in wide, natural spaces
7.
Het woud (Bodenstein & Kirchhoff Book 8) Nele Neuhaus 535 p. Read : 8 february 2025Vast wood, Taunus in Germany
✔️🐞 Polka-Dot Patterns
Ladybugs are famous for their iconic polka dots. This set celebrates patterns, designs, and the unexpected charm in simplicity.
A book with polka dots or a similar pattern on the cover
✔️A story that surprises you with small details
Paris: de memoires van Abel Sikkink
Bert Wagendorp 386 p. Read: 5 februaryLearned a lot of historical small details about the time the novel is set
A book with a simple but powerful storyline
A book where a character has a distinctive physical trait
✔️🐞 Ladybugs in Folklore
Ladybugs are the subject of many legends and superstitions worldwide. These prompts are all about myths, magic, and folklore.
A story about magical creatures or enchanted animals
Het gefluister achter de deur
T.J. Klune 440 p. 23. february 2025 Manager, ghosts also fits task 4 here
A story that involves superstitions or omens
A book featuring a mysterious or ancient artifact
A book inspired by traditions or myths from a different culture
✔️🐞 Garden Guardians
Ladybugs are friends of the garden, protecting plants by eating pests. These prompts are all about nature, growth, and green spaces.
A book set in a garden, forest, or countryside
A story that focuses on nature conservation or eco-themes
A book with plant or flower symbolism
✔️A story about a character who gardens or works in nature
De bijzondere levens van Violette
Valérie Perrin 480 p. 10 february
COMPLETEDSymbols of Luck and Fortune | February
Duration: February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025
Participation Level
Wishbone Whisperer: Complete the Spell-Out
Completed: 7/7
🔤 Spell-Out
Complete a spell out of the word L A D Y B U G using the first letter of the Author's First or Last Name.
L: Law, Aubrey - Black Annis: Revenge of the Witch 2/2/25
A: Alyssa Cole - One of Us Knows 2/2/25
D: Donna VanLiere - The Good Dream 2/7/25
Y: Yarros, Rebecca - The Things We Leave Unfinished 2/27/25
B: Black Lavish - On Chill With A Billionaire 2/9/25
U: Umrigar, Thrity - The Space Between Us 2/14/25
G: Garrett, Kellye - Missing White Woman 2/22/25
Symbols of Luck and Fortune | FebruaryLadybugs: Reading Challenge Prompts
🔤 Spell-Out
Complete a spell out of the word L A D Y B U G using the first letter of the Author's First or Last Name.
L
✔️A Oryx and Crake/Margaret Atwood - 2/5/25
D
Y
✔️B - The Upside of Unrequited/Becky Albertalli
U
G
Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!
🐞 Lucky Encounters
Ladybugs are considered lucky, especially if they land on you by surprise. These prompts focus on unexpected encounters and serendipity.
✔️A book where a chance meeting changes a character’s life - The Astonishing Color of After - Leigh meets her Aunts ghost
✔️A story featuring an unexpected friendship - Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
A book about a character who finds something valuable by accident
A story where fate brings people together unexpectedly
🐞 Tiny Protectors
Ladybugs are also thought to protect crops, serving as small guardians. This set celebrates protectors and guardians in literature.
A book with a protector or guardian figure
A story about someone who defends their family or community
A book featuring a bodyguard or soldier
A fantasy novel with a magical protector
🐞 Ladybug Travels
Ladybugs migrate, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles. These prompts focus on journeys, travel, and exploration.
A book featuring a long journey or adventure
A story set in a foreign or exotic location
A road-trip story or travel memoir
A book that takes place in multiple countries
🐞 A Pop of Red
Ladybugs are known for their striking red color. This set celebrates books with bold colors and themes of vibrancy.
✔️A book with a red cover - No. 23 Burlington Square
A story about someone who stands out or defies the norm
A book featuring art, fashion, or design
A story where a character is known for their vibrant personality
🐞 Winged Wonders
As insects, ladybugs are often admired for their delicate beauty and flight. These prompts are centered around creatures, flight, and freedom.
A book featuring birds, butterflies, or other winged creatures
A story about personal or literal freedom
A book with a flying scene or a character who can fly
✔️A book that takes place in the open air or in wide, natural spaces - Alaska
🐞 Polka-Dot Patterns
Ladybugs are famous for their iconic polka dots. This set celebrates patterns, designs, and the unexpected charm in simplicity.
A book with polka dots or a similar pattern on the cover
A story that surprises you with small details
A book with a simple but powerful storyline
A book where a character has a distinctive physical trait
🐞 Ladybugs in Folklore
Ladybugs are the subject of many legends and superstitions worldwide. These prompts are all about myths, magic, and folklore.
A story about magical creatures or enchanted animals
A story that involves superstitions or omens
A book featuring a mysterious or ancient artifact
A book inspired by traditions or myths from a different culture
🐞 Garden Guardians
Ladybugs are friends of the garden, protecting plants by eating pests. These prompts are all about nature, growth, and green spaces.
A book set in a garden, forest, or countryside
A story that focuses on nature conservation or eco-themes
A book with plant or flower symbolism
A story about a character who gardens or works in nature
Symbols of Luck and Fortune | FebruaryParticipation Level: Wishbone Whisperer
🔤 Spell-Out
Complete a spell out of the word L A D Y B U G using the first letter of the Author's First or Last Name.
L - Love Me Louder by Christina Lee (20/2)
A - Aces Wild: A Heist by Amanda DeWitt (2/2)
D - White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton (3/2)
Y -
B - Brieven van Skye by Jessica Brockmole (5/2)
U -
G -
Symbols of Luck and Fortune | FebruaryLadybugs: Reading Challenge Prompts
🔤 Spell-Out
Complete a spell out of the word L A D Y B U G using the first letter of the Author's First or Last Name.
L Soraya M. Lane Wives of War ⭐⭐⭐⭐
A Alice Winters Unraveling the Threads of Fate ⭐⭐⭐⭐
D H.L. Day Five Night Stand ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Y
B
U
G Sandrine Gasq-Dion Russian Prey ⭐⭐⭐
Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!
🐞 Lucky Encounters
Ladybugs are considered lucky, especially if they land on you by surprise. These prompts focus on unexpected encounters and serendipity.
A story featuring an unexpected friendship
Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🐞 Tiny Protectors
Ladybugs are also thought to protect crops, serving as small guardians. This set celebrates protectors and guardians in literature.
A book featuring a bodyguard or soldier Inside Affair 2-Feb ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🐞 Ladybug Travels
Ladybugs migrate, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles. These prompts focus on journeys, travel, and exploration.
A book that takes place in multiple countries The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🐞 A Pop of Red
Ladybugs are known for their striking red color. This set celebrates books with bold colors and themes of vibrancy.
A book with a red cover
A story about someone who stands out or defies the norm
Wolfsong by T.J. Klune ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🐞 Winged Wonders
As insects, ladybugs are often admired for their delicate beauty and flight. These prompts are centered around creatures, flight, and freedom.
A book that takes place in the open air or in wide, natural spaces
Wed to the Barbarian by Keira Andrews
🐞 Polka-Dot Patterns
Ladybugs are famous for their iconic polka dots. This set celebrates patterns, designs, and the unexpected charm in simplicity.
A story that surprises you with small details
Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune ⭐⭐⭐
🐞 Ladybugs in Folklore
Ladybugs are the subject of many legends and superstitions worldwide. These prompts are all about myths, magic, and folklore.
A book inspired by traditions or myths from a different culture
A Ferry of Bones & Gold by Hailey Turner
🐞 Garden Guardians
Ladybugs are friends of the garden, protecting plants by eating pests. These prompts are all about nature, growth, and green spaces.
A story about a character who gardens or works in nature
His Mossy Boy by R. Cooper ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔤 Spell-Out Complete a spell out of the word L A D Y B U G using the first letter of the Author's First or Last Name.
L Mirror Me Lisa
A Redemption's Blade Adrian
D
Y
B Beginner's Greek
U
G
Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!
🐞 Lucky Encounters
Ladybugs are considered lucky, especially if they land on you by surprise. These prompts focus on unexpected encounters and serendipity.
✅A book where a chance meeting changes a character’s life
This Is Why We Lied
✅A story featuring an unexpected friendship
The Traitor Baru Cormorant
✅A book about a character who finds something valuable by accident
Nine Princes in Amber
✅A story where fate brings people together unexpectedly
Skin of the Sea
🐞 Tiny Protectors
Ladybugs are also thought to protect crops, serving as small guardians. This set celebrates protectors and guardians in literature.
✅A book with a protector or guardian figure
Wolves of the Calla
✅A story about someone who defends their family or community
The Black Bird Oracle
✅A book featuring a bodyguard or soldier
Onyx Storm
✅A fantasy novel with a magical protector
Master of Tomes
🐞 Ladybug Travels
Ladybugs migrate, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles. These prompts focus on journeys, travel, and exploration.
A book featuring a long journey or adventure
✅A story set in a foreign or exotic location
Burma Sahib
A road-trip story or travel memoir
A book that takes place in multiple countries
🐞 A Pop of Red
Ladybugs are known for their striking red color. This set celebrates books with bold colors and themes of vibrancy.
A book with a red cover
✅A story about someone who stands out or defies the norm
Kushiel's Dart
✅A book featuring art, fashion, or design
The Examiner
✅A story where a character is known for their vibrant personality
Song of the Forever Rains
🐞 Winged Wonders
As insects, ladybugs are often admired for their delicate beauty and flight. These prompts are centered around creatures, flight, and freedom.
✅A book featuring birds, butterflies, or other winged creatures
Last Stop
✅A story about personal or literal freedom
The American Daughters
A book with a flying scene or a character who can fly
✅A book that takes place in the open air or in wide, natural spaces
The House in the Cerulean Sea
🐞 Polka-Dot Patterns
Ladybugs are famous for their iconic polka dots. This set celebrates patterns, designs, and the unexpected charm in simplicity.
A book with polka dots or a similar pattern on the cover
A story that surprises you with small details
✅A book with a simple but powerful storyline
On the Savage Side
✅A book where a character has a distinctive physical trait
Cinder
🐞 Ladybugs in Folklore
Ladybugs are the subject of many legends and superstitions worldwide. These prompts are all about myths, magic, and folklore.
A story about magical creatures or enchanted animals
✅A story that involves superstitions or omens
A Haunting on the Hill
A book featuring a mysterious or ancient artifact
A book inspired by traditions or myths from a different culture
🐞 Garden Guardians
Ladybugs are friends of the garden, protecting plants by eating pests. These prompts are all about nature, growth, and green spaces.
A book set in a garden, forest, or countryside
A story that focuses on nature conservation or eco-themes
A book with plant or flower symbolism
A story about a character who gardens or works in nature
Symbols of Luck and Fortune | FebruaryLadybugs: Reading Challenge Prompts
🔤 Spell-Out
Complete a spell out of the word L A D Y B U G using the first letter of the Author's First or Last Name.
L
A
D
Y
B
U
G
Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!
🐞 Lucky Encounters
Ladybugs are considered lucky, especially if they land on you by surprise. These prompts focus on unexpected encounters and serendipity.
A book where a chance meeting changes a character’s life
A story featuring an unexpected friendship
A book about a character who finds something valuable by accident
A story where fate brings people together unexpectedly
🐞 Tiny Protectors
Ladybugs are also thought to protect crops, serving as small guardians. This set celebrates protectors and guardians in literature.
A book with a protector or guardian figure
A story about someone who defends their family or community
A book featuring a bodyguard or soldier
A fantasy novel with a magical protector
🐞 Ladybug Travels
Ladybugs migrate, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles. These prompts focus on journeys, travel, and exploration.
A book featuring a long journey or adventure
A story set in a foreign or exotic location
A road-trip story or travel memoir
A book that takes place in multiple countries
🐞 A Pop of Red
Ladybugs are known for their striking red color. This set celebrates books with bold colors and themes of vibrancy.
A book with a red cover
A story about someone who stands out or defies the norm
A book featuring art, fashion, or design
A story where a character is known for their vibrant personality
🐞 Winged Wonders
As insects, ladybugs are often admired for their delicate beauty and flight. These prompts are centered around creatures, flight, and freedom.
A book featuring birds, butterflies, or other winged creatures
A story about personal or literal freedom
A book with a flying scene or a character who can fly
A book that takes place in the open air or in wide, natural spaces
🐞 Polka-Dot Patterns
Ladybugs are famous for their iconic polka dots. This set celebrates patterns, designs, and the unexpected charm in simplicity.
A book with polka dots or a similar pattern on the cover
A story that surprises you with small details
A book with a simple but powerful storyline
A book where a character has a distinctive physical trait
🐞 Ladybugs in Folklore
Ladybugs are the subject of many legends and superstitions worldwide. These prompts are all about myths, magic, and folklore.
A story about magical creatures or enchanted animals
A story that involves superstitions or omens
A book featuring a mysterious or ancient artifact
A book inspired by traditions or myths from a different culture
🐞 Garden Guardians
Ladybugs are friends of the garden, protecting plants by eating pests. These prompts are all about nature, growth, and green spaces.
A book set in a garden, forest, or countryside
A story that focuses on nature conservation or eco-themes
A book with plant or flower symbolism
A story about a character who gardens or works in nature
Symbols of Luck and Fortune | FebruaryLadybugs: Reading Challenge Prompts
🔤 Spell-Out
Complete a spell out of the word L A D Y B U G using the first letter of the Author's First or Last Name.
L-Arrow's Fallby Mercedes Lackey-Lackey 2/16/25
A-Arrow's Flight-title starts with A 2/8/25
D
Y
B
U
G
Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!
🐞 Lucky Encounters
Ladybugs are considered lucky, especially if they land on you by surprise. These prompts focus on unexpected encounters and serendipity.
A book where a chance meeting changes a character’s life
A story featuring an unexpected friendship-Arrow's Fall-MC's fall in love 2/8/25
A book about a character who finds something valuable by accident
A story where fate brings people together unexpectedly-Arrow's Fall
🐞 Tiny Protectors
Ladybugs are also thought to protect crops, serving as small guardians. This set celebrates protectors and guardians in literature.
A book with a protector or guardian figure
A story about someone who defends their family or community-Spy, Spy Again-onew of the MC's defends their community aganist outsiders.
A book featuring a bodyguard or soldier
A fantasy novel with a magical protector
🐞 Ladybug Travels
Ladybugs migrate, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles. These prompts focus on journeys, travel, and exploration.
A book featuring a long journey or adventure
A story set in a foreign or exotic location
A road-trip story or travel memoir
A book that takes place in multiple countries
🐞 A Pop of Red
Ladybugs are known for their striking red color. This set celebrates books with bold colors and themes of vibrancy.
A book with a red cover
A story about someone who stands out or defies the norm
A book featuring art, fashion, or design
A story where a character is known for their vibrant personality
🐞 Winged Wonders
As insects, ladybugs are often admired for their delicate beauty and flight. These prompts are centered around creatures, flight, and freedom.
A book featuring birds, butterflies, or other winged creatures
A story about personal or literal freedom
A book with a flying scene or a character who can fly
A book that takes place in the open air or in wide, natural spaces
🐞 Polka-Dot Patterns
Ladybugs are famous for their iconic polka dots. This set celebrates patterns, designs, and the unexpected charm in simplicity.
A book with polka dots or a similar pattern on the cover
A story that surprises you with small details
A book with a simple but powerful storyline
A book where a character has a distinctive physical trait
🐞 Ladybugs in Folklore
Ladybugs are the subject of many legends and superstitions worldwide. These prompts are all about myths, magic, and folklore.
A story about magical creatures or enchanted animals-Magic's Pawn-horses called companions have magical powers
A story that involves superstitions or omens
A book featuring a mysterious or ancient artifact
A book inspired by traditions or myths from a different culture
🐞 Garden Guardians
Ladybugs are friends of the garden, protecting plants by eating pests. These prompts are all about nature, growth, and green spaces.
A book set in a garden, forest, or countryside
A story that focuses on nature conservation or eco-themes
A book with plant or flower symbolism
A story about a character who gardens or works in nature
I'm backing out of this one. Sorry I got confused and thought it was for Solar System Challenge.
Symbols of Luck and Fortune | FebruaryLadybugs: Reading Challenge Prompts
🔤 Spell-Out
Complete a spell out of the word L A D Y B U G using the first letter of the Author's First or Last Name.
L
by Lauren RobertsA
by Ande PliegoD
by Darcy CoatesY
by Samantha Sotto YambaoB
by Abiola BelloU
G
Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!
🐞 Lucky Encounters
Ladybugs are considered lucky, especially if they land on you by surprise. These prompts focus on unexpected encounters and serendipity.
A book where a chance meeting changes a character’s life
A story featuring an unexpected friendship
A book about a character who finds something valuable by accident
A story where fate brings people together unexpectedly
🐞 Tiny Protectors
Ladybugs are also thought to protect crops, serving as small guardians. This set celebrates protectors and guardians in literature.
A book with a protector or guardian figure
A story about someone who defends their family or community
A book featuring a bodyguard or soldier
A fantasy novel with a magical protector
🐞 Ladybug Travels
Ladybugs migrate, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles. These prompts focus on journeys, travel, and exploration.
A book featuring a long journey or adventure
A story set in a foreign or exotic location
A road-trip story or travel memoir
A book that takes place in multiple countries
🐞 A Pop of Red
Ladybugs are known for their striking red color. This set celebrates books with bold colors and themes of vibrancy.
A book with a red cover
A story about someone who stands out or defies the norm
A book featuring art, fashion, or design
A story where a character is known for their vibrant personality
🐞 Winged Wonders
As insects, ladybugs are often admired for their delicate beauty and flight. These prompts are centered around creatures, flight, and freedom.
A book featuring birds, butterflies, or other winged creatures
A story about personal or literal freedom
A book with a flying scene or a character who can fly
A book that takes place in the open air or in wide, natural spaces
🐞 Polka-Dot Patterns
Ladybugs are famous for their iconic polka dots. This set celebrates patterns, designs, and the unexpected charm in simplicity.
A book with polka dots or a similar pattern on the cover
A story that surprises you with small details
A book with a simple but powerful storyline
A book where a character has a distinctive physical trait
🐞 Ladybugs in Folklore
Ladybugs are the subject of many legends and superstitions worldwide. These prompts are all about myths, magic, and folklore.
A story about magical creatures or enchanted animals
A story that involves superstitions or omens
A book featuring a mysterious or ancient artifact
A book inspired by traditions or myths from a different culture
🐞 Garden Guardians
Ladybugs are friends of the garden, protecting plants by eating pests. These prompts are all about nature, growth, and green spaces.
A book set in a garden, forest, or countryside
A story that focuses on nature conservation or eco-themes
A book with plant or flower symbolism
A story about a character who gardens or works in nature
Spell-Out Plus 2 Sets Spell-Out
Complete a spell out of the word L A D Y B U G using the first letter of the Author's First or Last Name.
L Beneath These Cursed Stars by Lexi Ryan
A The Turnout by Megan Abbott
D
Y
B Emma of 83rd Street by Audrey Bellezza
U
G
Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!
🐞 Lucky Encounters
Ladybugs are considered lucky, especially if they land on you by surprise. These prompts focus on unexpected encounters and serendipity.
✅A book where a chance meeting changes a character’s life Under One Roof
✅A story featuring an unexpected friendship The Broken Girls
✅A book about a character who finds something valuable by accident The Seven Year Slip
✅A story where fate brings people together unexpectedly The Boyfriend
🐞 Tiny Protectors
Ladybugs are also thought to protect crops, serving as small guardians. This set celebrates protectors and guardians in literature.
✅A book with a protector or guardian figure Just for the Summer
✅A story about someone who defends their family or community The Hacienda
✅A book featuring a bodyguard or soldier Murder Road
✅A fantasy novel with a magical protector Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
Symbols of Luck and Fortune | FebruaryLadybugs: Reading Challenge Prompts
🔤 Spell-Out
Complete a spell out of the word L A D Y B U G using the first letter of the Author's First or Last Name.
L
A
D
Y
B
U
G
Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!
🐞 Lucky Encounters
Ladybugs are considered lucky, especially if they land on you by surprise. These prompts focus on unexpected encounters and serendipity.
A book where a chance meeting changes a character’s life
A story featuring an unexpected friendship
A book about a character who finds something valuable by accident
A story where fate brings people together unexpectedly
🐞 Tiny Protectors
Ladybugs are also thought to protect crops, serving as small guardians. This set celebrates protectors and guardians in literature.
A book with a protector or guardian figure
A story about someone who defends their family or community
A book featuring a bodyguard or soldier
A fantasy novel with a magical protector
🐞 Ladybug Travels
Ladybugs migrate, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles. These prompts focus on journeys, travel, and exploration.
A book featuring a long journey or adventure
A story set in a foreign or exotic location
A road-trip story or travel memoir
A book that takes place in multiple countries
🐞 A Pop of Red
Ladybugs are known for their striking red color. This set celebrates books with bold colors and themes of vibrancy.
A book with a red cover
A story about someone who stands out or defies the norm
A book featuring art, fashion, or design
A story where a character is known for their vibrant personality
🐞 Winged Wonders
As insects, ladybugs are often admired for their delicate beauty and flight. These prompts are centered around creatures, flight, and freedom.
A book featuring birds, butterflies, or other winged creatures
A story about personal or literal freedom
A book with a flying scene or a character who can fly
A book that takes place in the open air or in wide, natural spaces
🐞 Polka-Dot Patterns
Ladybugs are famous for their iconic polka dots. This set celebrates patterns, designs, and the unexpected charm in simplicity.
A book with polka dots or a similar pattern on the cover
A story that surprises you with small details
A book with a simple but powerful storyline
A book where a character has a distinctive physical trait
🐞 Ladybugs in Folklore
Ladybugs are the subject of many legends and superstitions worldwide. These prompts are all about myths, magic, and folklore.
A story about magical creatures or enchanted animals
A story that involves superstitions or omens
A book featuring a mysterious or ancient artifact
A book inspired by traditions or myths from a different culture
🐞 Garden Guardians
Ladybugs are friends of the garden, protecting plants by eating pests. These prompts are all about nature, growth, and green spaces.
A book set in a garden, forest, or countryside
A story that focuses on nature conservation or eco-themes
A book with plant or flower symbolism
A story about a character who gardens or works in nature
Participation LevelWishbone Whisperer: Complete the Spell-Out
Fortune's Favorite: Complete the Spell-Out, plus 2 Sets
Charm Connoisseur: Complete the Spell-Out, plus 6 Sets
Destiny's Darling: Complete the Entire Challenge
Symbols of Luck and Fortune | February
Ladybugs: Reading Challenge Prompts
Books read: 36
🔤 Spell-Out
Complete a spell out of the word L A D Y B U G using the first letter of the Author's First or Last Name.
L-Luc Smith (MC)-Mafia Boss-4/18/25
A-Anderson, Toni (Author)-Cold Snap-3/7/25
D-Deep End-6/14/25
Y
B
U-Underwood, Charlie (MC)-Praise-6/1/25
G
Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!
🐞 Lucky Encounters✅
Ladybugs are considered lucky, especially if they land on you by surprise. These prompts focus on unexpected encounters and serendipity.
✅A book where a chance meeting changes a character’s life-Two Can Keep a Secret-2/8/25
✅A story featuring an unexpected friendship-The Hating Game-2/24/25
✅A book about a character who finds something valuable by accident-As Good As Dead-2/17/25
✅A story where fate brings people together unexpectedly-Colters' Woman-5/4/25
🐞 Tiny Protectors✅
Ladybugs are also thought to protect crops, serving as small guardians. This set celebrates protectors and guardians in literature.
✅A book with a protector or guardian figure-Cold Fury-5/12/25
✅A story about someone who defends their family or community-Bride-4/20/25
✅A book featuring a bodyguard or soldier-Withholding Evidence-3/9/25
✅A fantasy novel with a magical protector-Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet-5/18/25
🐞 Ladybug Travels✅
Ladybugs migrate, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles. These prompts focus on journeys, travel, and exploration.
✅A book featuring a long journey or adventure-Crush-6/7/25
✅A story set in a foreign or exotic location-Jurassic Park-4/20/25
✅A road-trip story or travel memoir-Body of Evidence-2/23/25
✅A book that takes place in multiple countries-Code Name: Virgo-3/19/25
🐞 A Pop of Red✅
Ladybugs are known for their striking red color. This set celebrates books with bold colors and themes of vibrancy.
✅A book with a red cover-Dream Girl Drama-4/5/25
✅A story about someone who stands out or defies the norm-Phantasma-5/29/25
✅A book featuring art, fashion, or design-Crave-4/26/25
✅A story where a character is known for their vibrant personality-Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets, & Advice for Living Your Best Life-3/14/25
🐞 Winged Wonders✅
As insects, ladybugs are often admired for their delicate beauty and flight. These prompts are centered around creatures, flight, and freedom.
✅A book featuring birds, butterflies, or other winged creatures-Beautiful Disaster-3/1/25
✅A story about personal or literal freedom-King's Cage-2/3/25
✅A book with a flying scene or a character who can fly-From Dead to Worse-2/9/25
✅A book that takes place in the open air or in wide, natural spaces-Firestorm-6/8/25
🐞 Polka-Dot Patterns✅
Ladybugs are famous for their iconic polka dots. This set celebrates patterns, designs, and the unexpected charm in simplicity.
✅A book with polka dots or a similar pattern on the cover-Keep Me-5/4/25
✅A story that surprises you with small details-Lights Out-5/5/25
✅A book with a simple but powerful storyline-Scarred-4/30/25
✅A book where a character has a distinctive physical trait-Butcher & Blackbird-5/27/25
🐞 Ladybugs in Folklore✅
Ladybugs are the subject of many legends and superstitions worldwide. These prompts are all about myths, magic, and folklore.
✅A story about magical creatures or enchanted animals-How to Sell a Haunted House-3/18/25
✅A story that involves superstitions or omens-Smokin' Seventeen-2/1/25
✅A book featuring a mysterious or ancient artifact-Dead and Gone-5/6/25
✅A book inspired by traditions or myths from a different culture-Catalyst-3/25/25
🐞 Garden Guardians✅
Ladybugs are friends of the garden, protecting plants by eating pests. These prompts are all about nature, growth, and green spaces.
✅A book set in a garden, forest, or countryside-The Last Second Chance-2/5/25
✅A story that focuses on nature conservation or eco-themes-Incriminating Evidence-3/23/25
✅A book with plant or flower symbolism-The Paradise Problem-5/11/25
✅A story about a character who gardens or works in nature-Night Owl-3/11/25
Finished✅ Total: 39/39
Spell-Out
L: 1/2 - The Laughter Effect: How to Build Joy, Resilience and Positivity in Your Life, Ros Ben-Moshe - ⭐️⭐️
A: 4/2 - Adventurers: The Improbable Rise of the East India Company, David Howarth - ⭐️
D: 9/2 - Do Bigger Things: A Practical Guide to Powerful Innovation in a Changing World, Dan McClure - ⭐️⭐️
Y: 9/2 - You Can't Have It All: The Basic B*tch Guide to Taking the Pressure Off, Stassi Schroeder - ⭐️
B: 8/2 - The Brain that Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science, Norman Doidge - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
U: 1/2 - Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn't Food… and Why Can't We Stop?, Chris van Tulleken - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
G: 3/2 - Good Habits, Bad Habits: The Science of Making Positive Changes That Stick, Wendy Wood - ⭐️⭐️
Lucky Encounters
Plot - a chance meeting changes a character’s life
8/2 - Finding My Place: From Cairo to Canberra - The Irresistible Story of an Irrepressible Woman, Anne Aly - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"It was that chance meeting with Rebecca Britten that morning that got me thinking about people who survive terrorist attacks and how they handle all that grief and guilt and everything else that must come with being a victim/survivor" p.168
Plot - unexpected friendship
14/2 - 100 Must-read Historical Novels, Nick Rennison - ⭐️⭐️
"he is accompanied there by an eccentric entourage of friends and family" p.19
Plot - char finds something valuable by accident
6/2 - Embrace the Struggle: Living Life on Life's Terms, Zig Ziglar - ⭐️⭐️
"If anything, this accident has brought the Redhead and me even closer." p.29
Plot - fate brings people together unexpectedly
7/2 - Lucy & Desi: The Legendary Love Story of Television's Most Famous Couple, Warren G. Harris - ⭐️⭐️
"in Hollywood, fate often works in mysterious ways, and she had to meet Desi Arnaz somehow." p.67
Tiny Protectors
Char - protector
11/2 - Me, Elton John - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"an ex-army guy called Sasha. I was told he was going to be my bodyguard." p.152
Plot - char who defends their community
1/2 - Queer Body Power: Finding Your Body Positivity, Essie Dennis - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"I feel very empowered by the community to be individual" p.98
Char - soldier
8/2 - Free and Equal: What Would a Fair Society Look Like?, Daniel Chandler - ⭐️⭐️
"Rawls’s experiences as a soldier" p.10
Plot - fantasy novel with a magical protector
2/1 - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, J.K. Rowling - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Harry Potter universe
Ladybug Travels
Plot - long journey
4/2 - Is That Thing Diesel?: One Man, One Bike and the First Lap Around Australia on Used Cooking Oil, Paul Carter - ⭐️⭐️
Motorbike ride around Australia
Set - exotic location
5/2 - Land of a Thousand Eyes: The Subtle Pleasures of Everyday Life in Myanmar, Peter Olszewski - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre - travel memoir
3/2 - Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton: The Secret Agent Who Made the Pilgrimage to Mecca, Discovered the Kama Sutra and Brought the Arabian Nights to the West, Edward Rice - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Set - multiple countries
2/2 - Royal Mysteries of the Tudor Period, Timothy Venning - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Pop of Red
Cover - red
7/2 -
, Catherine Price - ⭐️⭐️⭐️Plot - char who defies the norm
3/2 - Calamity: The Many Lives of Calamity Jane, Karen R. Jones - ⭐️⭐️
"Martha Jane Canary stood tall as an iconic presence...that played with shifting understandings of gender" p.23
Plot - design
4/2 - Cinemaps: An Atlas of 35 Great Movies, Andrew DeGraff - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The routes of major characters charted in meticulous cartographic detail
Plot - char is known for their vibrant personality
3/2 - Pioneers of Jazz: The Story of the Creole Band, Lawrence Gushee - ⭐️⭐️
"The New Orleans Creole Musicians have combined odds and ends of talent with unusual personality." p.137
Winged Wonders
Plot - winged creatures
10/2 - Dungeons and Dragons and Philosophy: Read and Gain Advantage on All Wisdom Checks, Christopher Robichaud - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dragons
Plot - personal freedom
6/2 - Tiger's Heart: The Story of a Modern Chinese Woman, Aisling Juanjuan Shen - ⭐️⭐️
"years of fighting for my freedom" p.122
Plot - flying scene
7/2 - Video Game of the Year: A Year-by-Year Guide to the Best, Boldest, and Most Bizarre Games from Every Year Since 1977, Jordan Minor - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"flying through space to hundreds of systems" p.55
Set - in wide, natural spaces
5/2 - A Woman in the Polar Night, Christiane Ritter - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
A remote hut in the Arctic
Polka-Dot Patterns
Cover - polka dots
1/2 -
, M.J. Ryan - ⭐️⭐️⭐️Plot - surprises you with small details
4/2 - It All Began With A Scream, Padraic Maroney - ⭐️⭐️
Exactly what went into the creation of each movie in the franchise
Plot - simple but powerful storyline
5/2 - How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days, Kari Leibowitz - ⭐️⭐️
Char - has a distinctive physical trait
14/2 - Unnatural Causes: The Life and Many Deaths of Britain's Top Forensic Pathologist, Richard Shepherd - ⭐️⭐️
"I looked at the hunched, defensive body of the woman." p.116
Ladybugs in Folklore
Plot - magical creature
19/2 - Encyclopedia of Goddesses and Heroines, Patricia Monaghan - ⭐️⭐️
"the demon goddess Lilith had taken up residence in the tree’s roots, as had a snake and a magical bird." p.85
Plot - superstitions
4/2 - Atlas of Paranormal Places: A Journey to the World's Most Supernatural Places, Evelyn Hollow - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Perhaps this is where the earlier stories of bad luck and superstition came from." p.128
Plot - mysterious artifact
4/2 - Travels of Terror: Strange and Spooky Spots Across America, Kelly Florence - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"it has artifacts from the Donner Party" p.54
Plot - traditions from a different culture
2/2 - The Secrets of Italy: People, Places, and Hidden Histories, Corrado Augias - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"rich Sicilian literary tradition" p.87
Garden Guardians
Set - countryside
12/2 - Bold Spirit: Helga Estby's Forgotten Walk Across Victorian America, Linda Lawrence Hunt - ⭐️⭐️
"the freedom and fresh air of the countryside" p.66
Plot - nature conservation
6/2 - Into the Amazon: The Life of Cândido Rondon, Trailblazing Explorer, Scientist, Statesman, and Conservationist - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot - flower symbolism
8/2 - Floral Estrangements: Taunt Your Rivals & Vanquish Your Enemies through the Language of Flowers, Rebecca Fishbein - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot - char gardens
8/2 - The Little Book of Slow: Live Mindfully and Enjoy the Simple Things, Sally Wise - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"my jade bonsai is alive and flourishing" p.137
🔤 Spell-OutComplete a spell out of the word L A D Y B U G using the first letter of the Author's First or Last Name.
L Emergency Contact by Lauren Layne
A A Charming Hope by Ashley Evercott
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Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!
🐞 Lucky Encounters
Ladybugs are considered lucky, especially if they land on you by surprise. These prompts focus on unexpected encounters and serendipity.
A book where a chance meeting changes a character’s life
A story featuring an unexpected friendship
A book about a character who finds something valuable by accident
A story where fate brings people together unexpectedly
🐞 Tiny Protectors
Ladybugs are also thought to protect crops, serving as small guardians. This set celebrates protectors and guardians in literature.
A book with a protector or guardian figure
A story about someone who defends their family or community
A book featuring a bodyguard or soldier
A fantasy novel with a magical protector
🐞 Ladybug Travels
Ladybugs migrate, sometimes traveling hundreds of miles. These prompts focus on journeys, travel, and exploration.
A book featuring a long journey or adventure
A story set in a foreign or exotic location
A road-trip story or travel memoir
A book that takes place in multiple countries
🐞 A Pop of Red
Ladybugs are known for their striking red color. This set celebrates books with bold colors and themes of vibrancy.
A book with a red cover
A story about someone who stands out or defies the norm
A book featuring art, fashion, or design
A story where a character is known for their vibrant personality
🐞 Winged Wonders
As insects, ladybugs are often admired for their delicate beauty and flight. These prompts are centered around creatures, flight, and freedom.
A book featuring birds, butterflies, or other winged creatures
A story about personal or literal freedom
A book with a flying scene or a character who can fly
A book that takes place in the open air or in wide, natural spaces
🐞 Polka-Dot Patterns
Ladybugs are famous for their iconic polka dots. This set celebrates patterns, designs, and the unexpected charm in simplicity.
A book with polka dots or a similar pattern on the cover
A story that surprises you with small details
A book with a simple but powerful storyline
A book where a character has a distinctive physical trait
🐞 Ladybugs in Folklore
Ladybugs are the subject of many legends and superstitions worldwide. These prompts are all about myths, magic, and folklore.
A story about magical creatures or enchanted animals
A story that involves superstitions or omens
A book featuring a mysterious or ancient artifact
A book inspired by traditions or myths from a different culture
🐞 Garden Guardians
Ladybugs are friends of the garden, protecting plants by eating pests. These prompts are all about nature, growth, and green spaces.
A book set in a garden, forest, or countryside
A story that focuses on nature conservation or eco-themes
A book with plant or flower symbolism
A story about a character who gardens or works in nature
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Symbols of Luck and Fortune | February
Duration: February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025
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Participation Level
Wishbone Whisperer: Complete the Spell-Out
Fortune's Favorite: Complete the Spell-Out, plus 2 Sets
Charm Connoisseur: Complete the Spell-Out, plus 6 Sets
Destiny's Darling: Complete the Entire Challenge
Each month, we will explore symbols of good fortune, luck, and prosperity from various cultures and contexts. This month we're exploring...
🐞 Ladybugs 🐞
Ladybugs, with their vibrant red shells and signature black spots, are cherished symbols of luck and protection in many cultures. These tiny creatures have inspired countless myths and beliefs about prosperity and good fortune.
Did you know? According to folklore, ladybugs are said to bring:
• Good luck – Especially if one lands on you!
• Wishes granted – Counting their spots is believed to reveal how many months of luck you'll have.
• A bountiful harvest – Farmers consider them a sign of healthy crops.
Ladybugs are also known as protectors in the natural world, helping to rid gardens of pests like aphids. Their presence symbolizes harmony and the balance of nature.
These charming insects remind us that luck often comes in small, unexpected packages. 🐞✨