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March - Mysteries & Adventures
Level 1
✅1. A mystery, thriller, or adventure book.
✅2. A book set in a place you've never visited.
✅3. A book with a one-word title.
Level 2
✅1. A book with a detective or amateur sleuth.
✅2. A book by an author known for mysteries or thrillers.
✅3. A book with a plot twist you didn’t see coming.
Level 3
✅1. A book featuring a chase or hunt.
✅2. A book with "dark," "shadow," or "hidden" in the title.
✅3. A book with an unreliable narrator.
Level 3Book: Bowling for Turkeys
Author: Amy Lane
Date completed: 3/1
Task: 3. A book with an unreliable narrator.
How it fits: Pg 142, Garth mentions Milo is not a reliable narrator in the matter of his pets
Level 2Book: The Nobleman and the Spy
Author: Bonnie Dee
Date completed: 3/2
Task: 3. A book with a plot twist you didn’t see coming
How it fits: I never imagined who wanted to kill Karl (view spoiler)
Level 2Book: Scheming Sphynx
Author: Molly Fitz
Date completed: 3/3
Task: 2. A book by an author known for mysteries or thrillers
How it fits: The author is known for her cozy mysteries
Level 1Book: Not That Complicated
Author: Isabel Murray
Date completed: 3/6
Task: 1. A mystery, thriller, or adventure book
How it fits: MPG Mystery
Level 2Book: Conspiracy Theory
Author: Elle Keaton
Date completed: 3/7
Task: 1. A book with a detective or amateur sleuth.
How it fits: MC is a police detective
Level 3Book: Gary of a Hundred Days
Author: Isabel Murray
Date completed: 3/8
Task: 1. A book featuring a chase or hunt.
How it fits: Gary is chased down a dark road by Magnus.
Level 1Book: Slain in Cherry Hills
Author: Paige Sleuth
Date completed: 3/9
Task: 2. A book set in a place you've never visited
How it fits: Set in Washington, I've never been there and would love to go
Level 1Book: Kaden
Author: R.J. Scott
Date completed: 3/10
Task: 3. A book with a one-word title
How it fits: One word in the title
Level 3Book: Hidden Truth
Author: Samuel York
Date completed: 3/11
Task: 2. A book with "dark," "shadow," or "hidden" in the title
How it fits: 'Hidden' in the title
April - Blossoming Stories
Level 1
✅1. A book with flowers, trees, or nature on the cover.
✅2. A book with a predominantly green cover.
✅3. A book where a character overcomes a challenge.
Level 2
✅1. A book about growth or transformation.
✅2. A book about self-discovery.
✅3. A book that feels "uplifting" or hopeful.
Level 3
✅1. A book with "spring" or "bloom" in the title.
✅2. A book set in a rural or nature-focused setting.
✅3. A book inspired by or involving mythology.
Level 3Book: Lost and Found
Author: Lucy Lennox
Date completed: 4/2
Task: 2. A book set in a rural or nature-focused setting.
How it fits: Set in the remote and quiet backcountry of the Rocky Mountains
Level 2Book: The Cockpit
Author: Ava Olsen
Date completed: 4/1
Task: 3. A book that feels "uplifting" or hopeful
How it fits: Uplifting story about falling in love on a romantic ocean voyage.
I wrote it was level 3 but it was actually level 2, in message 22. Sorry
Level 1Book: Outrun the Rain
Author: N.R. Walker
Date completed: 4/3
Task: 1. A book with flowers, trees, or nature on the cover.
How it fits: Trees, lightning, and nature
Level 2Book: Paths of Glory
Author: Jeffrey Archer
Date completed: 4/8
Task: 1. A book about growth or transformation
How it fits: MC is a mountaineer attempting Mt Everest in the 1920's, he grows and changes mentally and emotionally with each attempt.
Level 1Book: Out in the Surf
Author: Lane Hayes
Date completed: 4/8
Task: 3. A book where a character overcomes a challenge
How it fits: Luca learns to surf, this was a huge challenge for him because the first time he tried he almost drowned.
Level 3Book: Finding Alexander
Author: Pandora Pine
Date completed: 4/14
Task: 3. A book inspired by or involving mythology.
How it fits: The MC archaeologists are inspired by mythological references, they use the names of Egyptian gods as their codenames.
Level 3Book: Tis the Season for Tentacles
Author: Chloe Archer
Date completed: 4/19
Task: 1. A book with "spring" or "bloom" in the title
How it fits: I'll use a SKIP
Level 1Book: The Christmas Switch
Author: Briar Prescott
Date completed: 4/20
Task: 2. A book with a predominantly green cover.
How it fits: green cover
Level 2Book: A Forgotten Mistake
Author: Alice Winters
Date completed: 4/21
Task: 2. A book about self-discovery
How it fits: Liam's self-discovery is a main theme as his relationship with Gabriel continues. Liam unearths things about himself and his ability to love someone.
May - May We Laugh?
Level 1
1. A humorous or lighthearted book.
2. A book with a quirky or unconventional protagonist.
3. A romantic comedy.
Level 2
1. A book by a comedian or featuring comedic elements.
2. A book that made someone else laugh (get a recommendation!).
3. A book with an animal on the cover or in the story.
Level 3
1. A book with "funny," "laugh," or "smile" in the title.
2. A satirical book or one poking fun at society.
3. A book with a bright, cheerful cover.
June - Across the Genres
Level 1
1. A book with multiple perspectives.
2. A book published before the year 2000.
3. A book adapted into a movie or TV series.
Level 2
1. A book outside your usual favorite genre.
2. A book that blends two or more genres (e.g., fantasy romance, sci-fi thriller).
3. A book featuring a genre-specific trope (e.g., enemies-to-lovers, chosen one, locked-room mystery).
Level 3
1. A book by an author who writes in multiple genres.
2. A book that is hard to classify into a single genre.
3. A book that redefines or subverts its genre.
July - Hot Reads
Level 1
1. A book you associate with “hot” topics or intense emotions.
2. A book released during summer (any year).
3. A book with a sunny, yellow, or orange cover.
Level 2
1. A book set during summer or in a warm location.
2. A book with a literal or metaphorical fire.
3. A book with a summer fling or vacation theme.
Level 3
1. A book with "fire," "heat," or "hot" in the title.
2. A book featuring a beach, island, or desert.
3. A book by an author from a tropical or hot climate.
August - Around the Classics
Level 1
1. A classic novel (any period or culture).
2. A book that won a major literary award.
3. A book you’ve seen referenced in pop culture.
Level 2
1. A retelling of a classic story.
2. A book by an author considered a literary “classic” in their field.
3. A classic short story or novella.
Level 3
1. A book set in the time period of a classic novel you love.
2. A modern book inspired by or paying homage to a classic.
3. A book by an author whose works you want to explore more deeply.
September - Back to School
Level 1
1. A book set in a school, college, or academic setting.
2. A nonfiction or self-improvement book.
3. A book that teaches you something new.
Level 2
1. A book featuring a teacher, professor, or mentor.
2. A book about childhood or adolescence.
3. A book about a learning journey or discovery.
Level 3
1. A book with a focus on history, science, or technology.
2. A book set in a boarding school or involving academic competition.
3. A book with "study," "school," or "class" in the title.
October - Spooky & Supernatural
Level 1
1. A horror, paranormal, or gothic book.
2. A book with a spooky or dark cover.
3. A book about overcoming fears.
Level 2
1. A book with witches, ghosts, or supernatural creatures.
2. A book set during Halloween or in autumn.
3. A book that gave you chills or kept you on the edge of your seat.
Level 3
1. A book by an author known for spooky or supernatural stories.
2. A book with a haunted house or cursed object.
3. A book with "dark," "night," or "shadow" in the title.
November - Nostalgia Trip
Level 1
1. A book set in a past decade or featuring nostalgic themes.
2. A middle-grade or Young Adult book.
3. A book that makes you feel comforted or sentimental.
Level 2
1. A childhood favorite or a book you’ve been meaning to revisit.
2. A book with a sibling or family dynamic.
3. A book written or set in the year you were born.
Level 3
1. A book that reminds you of your younger self.
2. A book featuring a diary, letters, or other reflective storytelling.
3. A book with a character reconnecting with their past.
Forgot to post, you can count books read from Dec 1. December - Wrap It Up
Level 1
1. A short story collection or novella.
2. A book you’ve been meaning to read all year.
3. A book written in or set in the last decade. (2016-2025)
Level 2
1. A book that concludes a series or saga.
2. A book you started but never finished.
3. A book that you feel would be a perfect end to your year.
Level 3
1. A book with "end," "final," or "last" in the title.
2. A book set during the holidays or in winter.
3. A book where characters reflect on their past or their future.
Bookish Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
A Forgotten Mistake (other topics)The Christmas Switch (other topics)
Tis the Season for Tentacles (other topics)
Finding Alexander (other topics)
Out in the Surf (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Alice Winters (other topics)Briar Prescott (other topics)
Chloe Archer (other topics)
Lane Hayes (other topics)
Jeffrey Archer (other topics)
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Sign-ups are open throughout 2025.
The challenge will end on December 31, 2025.
The Challenge
1. Comment here to sign up and I will create a challenge thread for you. You can sign up at any point during the year but only for the months that are left. Example: If you join in January, you will be able to participate in the months January-December. If you join in March, you will be able to participate in the months March-December.
2. Each month, I will post prompts surrounding a specific theme to your thread. There will be 9 prompts each month, divided into 3 levels. For the completion of a level 1 prompt, you will receive 1 point. For level 2, you will receive 2 points and for level 3 it will be 3 points.
To receive each month's Book Award, please complete one prompt in each level. You can complete as many prompts as you want and are able to and in any order. Note that only books completed in the respective months will be accepted.
3. You have 3 free skips throughout the challenge but you can only use one free skip each month. To skip a prompt, please read a book that meets the general guidelines.
If you are out of free skips or want to use another skip in that month, you can either:
- spend 2 points to complete a prompt from a previous month,
- spend 3 points to complete a prompt from the current month twice or
- spend 5 points to read a book that meets the general guidelines.
4. Please make a completion post in your thread using this template:
Book:
Author:
Date completed:
Task:
How it fits:
5. If you don't have a personal point account thread yet, request one here.