Hooked on Books discussion

Symbols of Luck and Fortune | July
Duration: July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025

Challenge Rules:
Standard Challenge Rules apply, unless otherwise stated for the task.

Sign Up:
Create a comment with your chosen level and get reading!

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...

🌈 Rainbows 🌈

Rainbows, those breathtaking arcs of color painted across the sky, have captivated human imagination for centuries. Symbols of hope, magic, and transformation, they appear as fleeting yet powerful reminders of beauty after the storm. Across cultures and myths, rainbows bridge the earthly and the divine, representing promise, diversity, and the wonder of nature’s artistry.

Did you know?
• In Norse mythology, the rainbow bridge Bifröst connected Midgard (Earth) to Asgard, the realm of the gods, guarded by Heimdall.
• Ancient Hawaiians saw rainbows as pathways for spirits and signs of divine favor, often associated with deities like Lono, god of fertility and peace.
• In Irish folklore, leprechauns hide their pots of gold at the end of rainbows—a playful metaphor for the elusive nature of dreams and fortune.

Symbolism and Meaning:
• Hope & Renewal: Rainbows appear after storms, symbolizing resilience, fresh starts, and the certainty that light follows darkness.
• Unity & Diversity: Their spectrum of colors celebrates harmony in difference, inspiring inclusivity and connection.
• Magic & Transformation: Many cultures view rainbows as portals or celestial messages, blurring the line between the ordinary and the extraordinary.

Rainbows remind us that even the most fleeting moments can hold profound meaning—and that beauty often emerges from life’s storms. Whether as a scientific phenomenon or a symbol of joy, they continue to inspire awe across the world. What do rainbows mean to you? ✨💖

(Fun fact: Double rainbows occur when light reflects twice inside raindrops—nature’s way of showing off!)

Symbols of Luck and Fortune | July
Rainbows: Reading Challenge Prompts

🔤 Spell-Out
Complete a spell-out of the word R A I N B O W using the first letter of the Book Title or Author's Name.

Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!

🌈 Chasing the Pot of Gold
Rainbows symbolize hope and fortune, often tied to legends of hidden treasures.

A book about a quest or treasure hunt
A story where a character inherits or discovers something valuable
A book with gold, silver, or jewels on the cover
A story where luck leads to unexpected riches

🌈 Colors of the Rainbow
Rainbows are made of vibrant colors, each with its own meaning.

A book with a multicolored or rainbow-themed cover
A story where each chapter is named after a color
A book featuring a character with a vibrant personality
A story that explores themes of diversity or inclusion

🌈 After the Storm
Rainbows appear after rain, symbolizing hope after hardship.

A book about recovery or starting over
A story where a character finds hope in difficult times
A book set after a major disaster or conflict
A story featuring a character who rebuilds their life

🌈 Myths & Legends
Rainbows appear in folklore worldwide, from bridges to gods.

A book inspired by mythology
A fantasy novel featuring a magical rainbow
A story where a character follows an omen or prophecy
A retelling of a legend involving rainbows

🌈 Light & Magic
Rainbows are made of refracted light, magical in their own way.

A book with light-based magic or prism imagery
A story featuring illusions or enchantments
A book where colors have special significance
A story about a character who brings joy to others

🌈 Nature’s Beauty
Rainbows are fleeting natural wonders.

A book with vivid descriptions of nature
A story set in a place known for beautiful skies
A book featuring weather as a key element
A story where a character finds peace in nature

🌈 Unexpected Appearances
Rainbows show up when least expected, just like luck.

A book with a sudden, surprising twist
A story where a character stumbles into good fortune
A book you picked at random (no planning!)
A story about serendipity or chance encounters

🌈 Promise of Tomorrow
Rainbows symbolize hope for the future.

A book about dreams or aspirations
A story where a character makes a life-changing decision
A book with an optimistic or uplifting ending
A story about second chances

R

Love this theme! I'll see what I can do.

Symbols of Luck and Fortune | July
Rainbows: Reading Challenge Prompts

🔤 Spell-Out
Complete a spell-out of the word R A I N B O W using the first letter of the Book Title or Author's Name.

Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!

🌈 Chasing the Pot of Gold
Rainbows symbolize hope and fortune, often tied to legends of hidden treasures.

A book about a quest or treasure hunt
A story where a character inherits or discovers something valuable
A book with gold, silver, or jewels on the cover
A story where luck leads to unexpected riches

🌈 Colors of the Rainbow
Rainbows are made of vibrant colors, each with its own meaning.

A book with a multicolored or rainbow-themed cover
A story where each chapter is named after a color
A book featuring a character with a vibrant personality
A story that explores themes of diversity or inclusion

🌈 After the Storm
Rainbows appear after rain, symbolizing hope after hardship.

A book about recovery or starting over
A story where a character finds hope in difficult times
A book set after a major disaster or conflict
A story featuring a character who rebuilds their life

🌈 Myths & Legends
Rainbows appear in folklore worldwide, from bridges to gods.

A book inspired by mythology
A fantasy novel featuring a magical rainbow
A story where a character follows an omen or prophecy
A retelling of a legend involving rainbows

🌈 Light & Magic
Rainbows are made of refracted light, magical in their own way.

A book with light-based magic or prism imagery
A story featuring illusions or enchantments
A book where colors have special significance
A story about a character who brings joy to others

🌈 Nature’s Beauty
Rainbows are fleeting natural wonders.

A book with vivid descriptions of nature
A story set in a place known for beautiful skies
A book featuring weather as a key element
A story where a character finds peace in nature

🌈 Unexpected Appearances
Rainbows show up when least expected, just like luck.

A book with a sudden, surprising twist
A story where a character stumbles into good fortune
A book you picked at random (no planning!)
A story about serendipity or chance encounters

🌈 Promise of Tomorrow
Rainbows symbolize hope for the future.

A book about dreams or aspirations
A story where a character makes a life-changing decision
A book with an optimistic or uplifting ending
A story about second chances

Wishbone Whisperer: Complete the Spell-Out using the first letter of the Book Title or Author's Name.

R: Domestication by Seth Ring 7/1/25
A: Warping Minds & Other Misdemeanors by Annette Marie 7/12/25
I: In a Sunburned Country 7/6/25
N: Dagashi-ya Yahagi: Setting Up a Sweets Shop in Another World Volume 1 by Bunzaburou Nagano 7/20/25
B: Beware of Chicken 2 7/6/25
O: Out of House and Home 7/20/25
W: Trouble Brewing in Harrogate by Kim M. Watt 7/11/25

Symbols of Luck and Fortune | July
Duration: July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025

Participation Level
Wishbone Whisperer: Complete the Spell-Out

🔤 Spell-Out
Complete a spell-out of the word R A I N B O W using the first letter of the Book Title or Author's Name.

Completed: 7/7

R: Red Clay - Charles B. Fancher 7/17/25
A: Angela Elwell Hunt - Esther: Royal Beauty 7/2/25
I: If It Bleeds - Stephen King 7/24/25
N: Nicholas Sparks - The Rescue 7/8/25
B: Beautifully Broken Spirit - Catherine Cowles 7/6/25
O: Objects of My Affection - Jill Smolinski 7/18/25
W: Waverly Sage - Rejected Alpha's Return 7/9/25

Spell-Out
🌈R Rainbow Six
🌈A The Absolute Book
🌈I Infidel
🌈N All Better Now Neal
🌈B The Bone People
🌈O The Odyssey
🌈W Winter Solstice

🌈

🌈A book about a quest or treasure hunt
The Wandering Inn: Volume 3
🌈A story where a character inherits or discovers something valuable
Good Dirt
A book with gold, silver, or jewels on the cover
A story where luck leads to unexpected riches

🌈A book with a multicolored or rainbow-themed cover

A story where each chapter is named after a color
🌈A book featuring a character with a vibrant personality
Just A Couple Of Days
🌈A story that explores themes of diversity or inclusion
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois

A book about recovery or starting over
A story where a character finds hope in difficult times
🌈A book set after a major disaster or conflict
The Sum of All Fears
🌈A story featuring a character who rebuilds their life
The Sword of Kaigen

🌈A book inspired by mythology
Wizard of the Crow
A fantasy novel featuring a magical rainbow
🌈A story where a character follows an omen or prophecy
The Empire of Gold
A retelling of a legend involving rainbows

A book with light-based magic or prism imagery
🌈A story featuring illusions or enchantments
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
A book where colors have special significance
🌈A story about a character who brings joy to others
Familiaris

🌈A book with vivid descriptions of nature
Badlands
A story set in a place known for beautiful skies
A book featuring weather as a key element
A story where a character finds peace in nature

🌈A book with a sudden, surprising twist
Bridge
A story where a character stumbles into good fortune
🌈A book you picked at random (no planning!)
The Mars House
A story about serendipity or chance encounters

🌈A book about dreams or aspirations
My Friends
🌈A story where a character makes a life-changing decision
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
🌈A book with an optimistic or uplifting ending
A Time to Kill
A story about second chances

Symbols of Luck & Fortune
Duration: July 1 - 31, 2025
COMPLETED: 23 of 40

🌈 Rainbows 🌈
🔤 Spell-Out (Using first letter Book Title or Author's Name)
✓ R | Rebecca Zanetti | You Can Hide ~ 7/6
✓ A | A Single Swallow ~ 7/19
✓ I | I've Got You Under My Skin ~ 7/20
✓ N | Naguib Mahfouz | Arabian Nights and Days ~ 7/25
✓ B | Backman, Fredrik | My Friends ~ 7/9
✓ O | The Old Drift ~ 7/31
✓ W | Wroblewski, David | The Story of Edgar Sawtelle ~ 7/16

Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!

🌈 Chasing the Pot of Gold
A book about a quest or treasure hunt
✓ A story where a character inherits or discovers something valuable ~ Summer Sons ~ 7/18
✓ A book with gold, silver, or jewels on the cover ~ Nothing Breaks Like a Heart ~ 7/4
A story where luck leads to unexpected riches

🌈 Colors of the Rainbow
✓ A book with a multicolored or rainbow-themed cover ~ End of Watch ~ 7/10
A story where each chapter is named after a color
✓ A book featuring a character with a vibrant ~ Just A Couple Of Days ~ 7/13
✓ A story that explores themes of diversity or inclusion ~ The Kite Runner ~ 7/7

🌈 After the Storm
✓ A book about recovery or starting over ~ Lover Reborn ~ 7/20
✓ A story where a character finds hope in difficult times ~ The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay ~ 7/27
A book set after a major disaster or conflict
✓ A story featuring a character who rebuilds their life ~ Good Dirt ~ 7/26

🌈 Myths & Legends
✓ A book inspired by mythology ~ Ulysses ~ 7/17
A fantasy novel featuring a magical rainbow
A story where a character follows an omen or prophecy
A retelling of a legend involving rainbows

🌈 Light & Magic
A book with light-based magic or prism imagery
A story featuring illusions or enchantments
A book where colors have special significance
A story about a character who brings joy to others

🌈 Nature’s Beauty
A book with vivid descriptions of nature
A story set in a place known for beautiful skies
A book featuring weather as a key element
✓ A story where a character finds peace in nature ~ Killer in the Kiwis ~ 7/12

🌈 Unexpected Appearances
✓ A book with a sudden, surprising twist ~ No Exit ~ 7/2
A story where a character stumbles into good fortune
✓ A book you picked at random (no planning!) ~ The Florist ~ 7/4
A story about serendipity or chance encounters

🌈 Promise of Tomorrow
✓ A book about dreams or aspirations ~ A Single Swallow ~ 7/19
✓ A story where a character makes a life-changing decision ~ The Sword of Kaigen ~ 7/19
✓ A book with an optimistic or uplifting ending ~ As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow ~ 7/6
✓ A story about second chances ~ Spellbreaker ~ 7/9

Wishbone Whisperer: Complete the Spell-Out

0/7 books read

R:
A:
I:
N:
B:
O:
W:

Symbols of Luck and Fortune | July 2025

7/7 DONE

R Righteous Prey John Sandford 7/2
A After She Wrote Him Sulari Gentill 7/2
I Inside the Blue Cube Sally A. Breslin 7/10
N No One Leaves the Castle Christopher Healy 7/20
B Broken Skies Theresa Kay 7/16
O K.E. Osborn Hostile Hearts
W Wind Chime Beach Kay Correll 7/3

🔤 Spell-Out
Complete a spell-out of the word R A I N B O W using the first letter of the Book Title or Author's Name.

R- by Sally Rooney
A by Kelley Armstrong
I-
N
B
O by Oscar Wilde
W

Luck & Fortune Sets
Read a book that fits each prompt in a Set, based on your Participation Level!

🌈 Chasing the Pot of Gold
Rainbows symbolize hope and fortune, often tied to legends of hidden treasures.

A book about a quest or treasure hunt

A story where a character inherits or discovers something valuable

A book with gold, silver, or jewels on the cover
A story where luck leads to unexpected riches

🌈 Colors of the Rainbow
Rainbows are made of vibrant colors, each with its own meaning.

A book with a multicolored or rainbow-themed cover

A story where each chapter is named after a color
A book featuring a character with a vibrant personality

A story that explores themes of diversity or inclusion


🌈 After the Storm
Rainbows appear after rain, symbolizing hope after hardship.

A book about recovery or starting over
A story where a character finds hope in difficult times

A book set after a major disaster or conflict
A story featuring a character who rebuilds their life


🌈 Myths & Legends
Rainbows appear in folklore worldwide, from bridges to gods.

A book inspired by mythology

A fantasy novel featuring a magical rainbow
A story where a character follows an omen or prophecy

A retelling of a legend involving rainbows

🌈 Light & Magic
Rainbows are made of refracted light, magical in their own way.

A book with light-based magic or prism imagery

A story featuring illusions or enchantments

A book where colors have special significance
A story about a character who brings joy to others

🌈 Nature’s Beauty
Rainbows are fleeting natural wonders.

A book with vivid descriptions of nature

A story set in a place known for beautiful skies

A book featuring weather as a key element

A story where a character finds peace in nature


🌈 Unexpected Appearances
Rainbows show up when least expected, just like luck.
A book with a sudden, surprising twist

A story where a character stumbles into good fortune

A book you picked at random (no planning!)

A story about serendipity or chance encounters


🌈 Promise of Tomorrow
Rainbows symbolize hope for the future.

A book about dreams or aspirations

A story where a character makes a life-changing decision

A book with an optimistic or uplifting ending

A story about second chances