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For each month of the year, we have listed 5 special days with reading tasks to go with them.

Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

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

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


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).

November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).

December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).

January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex:

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.




Challenge Rules
*Please post a partial list of the challenge when you sign up.
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task or letter
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

*When you have finished, please re-post your whole challenge as a new message and MARK AS FINISHED or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge.

(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)

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Angel **Book Junkie**

Caraina
Chrissie
Christina (AKA Babbling)
Connie N.

Denise

Ferenc
Frankie

Genevieve

Jessica
JoAnne
Julesy

Kimberly

Lali & Michelle
LaurLa
Laura Z

Mary
Melissa A
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Moondance

Olivermagnus

Prisha

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Someoneyouknow
Susan

Tari

Vanessa

Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
Read: 2/12 months

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

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


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
Heartless Elsie Silver 10/4/25
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover
The Summer We Met Hope Holloway 10/12/25
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada AND by a Canadian author.
Flawless Elsie Silver 10/3/25
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters.
Hidden Nature Nora Roberts 10/2/25

November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (Bluebird Bay).
Finding Tomorrow Denise Grover Swank Christine Gael 11/5/25
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
As The Crow Flies Craig Johnson 11/3/25
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
She's Got the Guns M.O. Mack 11/6/25
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
True Fiction Lee Goldberg 11/9/25
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).
MAC Chasing Trouble Brandy Golden 11/5/25

December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).

January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

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

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


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).

November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).

December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).

January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex:

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

Level
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

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

12/36-48 Completed

THE CELEBRATIONS
October
5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
Joy-Lilly Atlas 10/05/25
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
Ride Steady-Kristen Ashley 10/01/25
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada and by a Canadian author.
Wild Card-Elsie Silver 10/10/25
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).
Nave-Jessica Gadziala 10/04/25


November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
(Boston)
The Silent Girl-Tess Gerritsen 11/09/25
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
Against All Odds-Brittney Sahin 11/07/25
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
Coach-Jessica Gadziala 11/11/25
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).
(Stephanie)
Sizzling Sixteen-Janet Evanovich 11/03/25

December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
Grumpy Sunshine-Lani Lynn Vale 12/10/25
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
From Air-Jewel E. Ann 12/07/25
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms-Claire Kingsley 12/18/25
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).
The Killer Among Us-A.J. Rivers 12/14/25


January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

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

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

Progress: 8/12

THE CELEBRATIONS

October
5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover. Verbrechen by Ferdinand von Schirach ✓ 25/10/16
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author. Pascale Quiviger - Abschiede ✓ 25/10/28
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters. Oscar Wilde & Mycroft Holmes - Folge 21 - Boleskine House: Boleskine House. by Jonas Maas ✓ 25/10/10

November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON. (Seoul) Killing Stalking Season I 2 by Koogi ✓ 25/11/14
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military. (Nora's been a military hospital nurse) Lebensbande by Mechtild Borrmann ✓ 25/11/23
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS. (Anne) Anne of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery ✓ 25/11/11

December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry. (Mina eats a strawberry one) #DRCL midnight children 1 by Shin'ichi Sakamoto ✓ 25/12/06
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated. Only a bet for Christmas by Lisa F. Olsen ✓ 25/12/09
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).

(view spoiler)[January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina. (hide spoiler)]

Welcome Christina, Frankie and Chrissie!

Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

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

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


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).

🎯11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
Dead End Run: A Trouble Thriller Matthew Doggett 10/03

13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
]🎯22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters
Immortal Hate Blake Banner10/01
(show cover).

November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).

🎯10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military. MC-JACK REACHER ARMY
Exit StrategyLee Child 11/13

16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.

🎯28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (Alex Cross)
Along Came a SpiderJames Patterson 11/18

December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).
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January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex:

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

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Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

Levels
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month

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

Completed: 4/12-24


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover). Witch 13 - Patrick Delaney 10/12/25
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover). Black Cloud Rising - David Wright Faladé 10/2/25

November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States. Time Bomb - Jonathan Kellerman 11/2/25 (Set in Los Angeles, California)
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name). Hardcore Twenty-Four - Janet Evanovich 11/5/25 (Stephanie)

December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).

January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

Special Days: 15/36+
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

🌸 Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month 🌸

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

OCTOBER
🌸 Do Something Nice Day (October 5) – Read a book where someone does something nice: The People We Keep | Allison Larkin | 10.03.25
🌸 National Mad Hatter Day (October 6) – Read a book with a hat on the cover: Austenland | Shannon Hale | 10.16.25
🌸 National Motorcycle Ride Day (October 11) – Read a book where someone rides a motorcycle: Furious | Jamie Pacton | 10.17.25
🌸 Canadian Thanksgiving Day (October 13) – Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author: This Spells Love | Kate Robb | 10.09.25 | set in Ontario
🌸 Caps Lock Day (October 22) – Read a book whose title is in capital letters: Rin Tin Tin | Susan Orlean | 10.05.25



NOVEMBER
🌸 National Bison Day (November 1) – Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON: Wild Dark Shore | Charlotte McConaghy | 11.22.25 | set on Shearwater, an island off the shore of Antarctica
🌸 USMC Day (November 10) – Read a book where somebody was/is in the military: Four Ruined Realms | Mai Corland | 11.10.25 | General Vikal
🌸 National Fast Food Day (November 16) – Read a book where someone gets fast food: Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit | Jaye Robin Brown | 11.12.25
🌸 US Thanksgiving (November 27) – Read a book set in the United States: Wandering Stars | Tommy Orange | 11.03.25
🌸 Red Planet Day (November 28) – Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS: Don’t Forget to Write | Sara Goodman Confino | 11.05.25 | Marilyn Kleinman



DECEMBER
🌸 Wear Brown Shoes Day (December 4) – Read a book where someone wears brown shoes: Behind Every Good Man | Sara Goodman Confino | 12.05.25 | p. 53: …and – I glanced down – brown shoes with a black belt.
🌸 National Pastry Day (December 9) – Read a book where a character eats a pastry: A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking | T. Kingfisher | 12.21.25 | p. 12: He ate most of a tray of sweet buns by himself…
🌸 Poinsettia Day (December 12) – Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover: Good Spirits | B.K. Borison | 12.04.25
🌸 Christmas Day (December 25) – Read a book where Christmas is celebrated: Romancing Christmas | Kate Aster | 12.03.25
🌸 Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day (December 27) – Read a book with snow on the cover: Ends of the Earth: Journeys to the Polar Regions in Search of Life, the Cosmos, and Our Future | Neil Shubin | 12.07.25



JANUARY
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

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

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


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
✅5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
The Measure by Nikki Erlick Read 10/4/25
Hank saved Anthony's life-something very nice to do
✅6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
Read 10/26/25
✅11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
The Book of Broken Hearts by Sarah Ockler Read 10/4/25
Emilio and Jude ride a motorcycle.
✅13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery
Read 10/20/25
Both set in Canada and a Canadian author
✅22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).
Read 10/2/25


November
✅1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
Queen of Broken Hearts by Cassandra King Read 11/2/25
Baldwin County, Alabama
✅10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
The Paper Girl of Paris by Jordyn Taylor Read 11/3/25
Urlick Becker III was in the German Army
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
✅27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
Body on Baker Street by Vicki Delany. Read 11/6/25
set in West London, Massachusetts
✅28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).
Highland Hearts Holiday Bookshop by Tricia O'Malley. Read 11/3/25
MC Rosie

December
✅4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie Read 12/24/25
Mr. Piorot wear brown shoes with his brown suit.
✅9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
How to Read a Book by Monica Wood. Read 12/26/25
Violet worked at Dunkin Donuts and ate pastries
✅12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
Read 12/9/25
✅25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner Read 12/1/25. pages 39-40
✅27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).
Read 12/18/25

January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

THE CELEBRATIONS
⛄January⛄ 2/5
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup. | "..., and wiped the chicken soup from his chin..." p. 96 | The Girls in the Cabin | Caleb Stephens | 01.01
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath | Hannah pg. 279 | Flawless | Sara Shepard | 01.01
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

3 4 5


February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

🎃October 4/5 Completed🎃
5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice. | Nick makes herbal tea for Alex | The One | John Marrs | 10.02
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle. | Declan | Mio : Run baby run - A dark, suspenseful romance. | The Accountant | 10.31
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book Canadian author. | The Vow | Stefanie London | 10.19
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover). | Beautiful Ugly | Alice Feeney | 10.01

🦃November - 5/5 🦃
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location). | New York City | Almost Surely Dead | Amina Akhtar | 11.01
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military. | Evan | Winter Garden | Kristin Hannah | 11.18
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food. | During the road trip, the group—Addie, Deb, Dylan, and their unexpected passengers—make a pit stop for fast food.| The Road Trip | Beth O'Leary | 11.11
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States. | Washington D.C | Yellowface | R.F. Kuang | 11.01
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name). Michael | The Blind Side | Michael Lewis | 11.05

🎄December 5/6 🎄
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes. | "...still in her tailored tweed suit and brown kitten-heel slingbacks." p. 87 | Pretty Little Liars | Sara Shepard | 12.12
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry. | "..... before they dug into the French Pastries" p. 247 | Twice on Christmas | McGarvey Black | 12.05
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated. "Christmas came and went and it was extra special because it was Jonah's first" p. 217 | The Baby I Stole | McGarvey Black | 12.06
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover). | Slay Bells Ring | Mona Marple | 12.02

Special Days
October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

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

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


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
The Garden of Evening Mists - Tan Twan Eng - 4.5 Stars - 10/6/25
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
Storm - Carian Cole - 4 Stars - 10/6/25
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).
Field of Bones - J.A. Jance - 4.5 Stars - 10/27/25



November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).

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December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).

January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.
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Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
Read: 0/12 months

Levels
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

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


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
by Linnea West 10/4/2025
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book by a Canadian author.
Limoncello Yellow by Traci Andrighetti 10/1/2025
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).
by Janet Evanovich 10/6/2025

November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).

December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).

January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina

Special Days
October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

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

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


THE CELEBRATIONS

Reserved

Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month

THE CELEBRATIONS

October
📘5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
Mansfield Park Jane Austen 25 Oct
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
📘22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).
Evan Friss 18 Oct

November
📘1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
The Portrait of a Lady Henry James 14 Nov (ITALY)
📘10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
March Geraldine Brooks 8 Nov
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
📘27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
The Pumpkin Spice Café Laurie Gilmore 8 Nov
📘28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).
War and Peace Leo Tolstoy 28 Nov (Rostovs)

December
📘4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
An Old-Fashioned Girl Louisa May Alcott 27 Dec
📘9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
Black Candle Women Diane Marie Brown 22 Dec
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
📘27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).
Agatha Christie 12 Dec

January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

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

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


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
The Tower of Nero|Rick Riordan|11/10/25|Lu sacrifices her immortality to defeat Nero
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
|Lord of the Fleas|Dav Pilkey|23/10/25
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).
|And They Were Roommates|Page Powars|15/10/25

November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
Becoming|Michelle Obama|2/11/25
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).

December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).

January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month
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Object: Read one book for each task for your desired level starting with October. Each month's books should be read in the month we are in. NO READING AHEAD!!!

THE CELEBRATIONS
October
5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
Lachlan Murder at the Wild Haggis Bookshop Jackie Baldwin 10/8/25
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).
Vicki Delany 10/16/25

November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
Fictional Beechtree NY Murder at Lovebird Manor Bellamy Beck 11/3/25
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
Set in Nebraska Killer Thanksgiving Pie Carolyn Q. Hunter 11/27/25
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).

December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
Daryl Wood Gerber 12/9/25
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
A Merry Mess Donna Clancy 12/11/25
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).

January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.
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Welcome all!

Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

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

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

October - 4
👍🏻5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
How It All Ends by Emma Hunsinger - Oct. 5
👒6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
Karen's Ghost by DK Yingst

🏍️11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
My Trip with Drip: A Graphic Novel by Josephine Mark - Oct. 4

13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
🤺22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).
Duel by Jessixa Bagley - Oct. 1


November - 3
🚂1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
Whistle by Linwood Barclay - New York - Nov. 12
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
🏀27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
Wish I Was a Baller by Amar Shah - Nov. 27
🔴28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).
Crumbs: A Graphic Novel by Danie Stirling - MC is Ray - Nov. 8

December - 4
👞4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas - Dec. 13
🍪9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
Winging It by Megan Wagner Lloyd - Dec. 15
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
🤶25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
Christmas Corpse by Mona Marple - Dec. 14
🎅27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).
The Christmas Heist by Landis Wade - Dec. 7


January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
Read: 3/12 months

Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month

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


THE CELEBRATIONS

October:
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
My Calamity Jane - Cynthia Hand - 10/14/25


22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters.
A Killer Sundae - Abby Collette - 10/22/25


November:
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
Wisconsin - Sleep in Heavenly Pizza - Mindy Quigley - 11/24/25

28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).
Merry - Silent Night, Deadly Night - Vicki Delany - 11/30/25

December:
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
'Twas the Knife Before Christmas - Jacqueline Frost - 12/9/25

27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).
Gingerbread Danger - Amanda Flower - 12/11/25


January:
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

Welcome Julesy and Kimberly!

Special Days
October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month

13/48

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


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
❌5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice. Fair and Mim buy a horse for MC Harry - Murder at Monticello by Rita Mae Brown 10/3/25
❌6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover. Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear 10/4/25

❌11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle. Jodie's boyfriend Mutt rides a motorcycle - Bookman Dead Style by Paige Shelton 10/2/25
❌ 22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters. My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell 10/5/25


November
❌1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON - Branson Falls, Utah - The Devil Drinks Coffee by Destiny Ford 11/6/25.
❌ 10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military. Daniel was in the army - At Death's Dough: A Deep Dish Mystery by Mindy Quigley 11/4/25
❌ 27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States. Set in Mississippi - Buried Bones by Carolyn Haines 11/1/25
❌ 28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS.
MC's first name is Mira - Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations by Mira Jacob 11/9/25

December
❌ 4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes. "Today she wore brown leather thongs on her long feet..." - The Weekend by Charlotte Wood 12/4/25 p76
❌ 9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry. Pawsitively Poisonous by Melissa Erin Jackson 12/2/25
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
❌ 25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated. Skipping Christmas by John Grisham 12/9/25
❌ 27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover). Stalking Around the Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Frost 12/6/25


January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
❌ 8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath. MC Kate takes a bath at 28%. Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews 1/2/26
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

Welcome Michelle!

Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

Goal: 8/12-24

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

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


THE CELEBRATIONS

October - 3
✔ 6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
Uncharmed - Lucy Jane Wood - 10/09/25

✔ 13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
Direct Descendant - Tanya Huff - 10/17/25 – Set in Canada and by a Canadian author
✔ 22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).
A Perfect Alibi - Anne Baines - 10/04/25

November - 3
✔ 10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military. - Sharpe's Waterloo - Bernard Cornwell - 11/30/25 – Richard Sharpe
✔ 27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States. - The Trouble with Goodbye - Sarra Cannon - 11/02/25 – Fairhope, Georgia
✔ 28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name). - Old School Indian - Aaron John Curtis - 11/20/25 – Abe Jacobs

December - 2
✔ 9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
The Wishing Well - Vivian Porter - 12/11/25 – Hannah and Brodie: We both laughed at the silly old saying from spy movies. We sat a little while longer, enjoying the pastries and coffee. (p. 104)
✔ 27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).
The Frozen River - Ariel Lawhon - 12/27/25


January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

Welcome Ferenc!

Special Days
October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

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

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


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
Storing Secrets - Janice Kay Johnson (HI #2306 - Aug 2025) - Oct 6
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
Big Sky Slayer - Juno Rushdan (HI #2321 - Nov 2025) - Oct 31
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).
Beckett - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - Sept 2025) - Oct 2

3 4

November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
The Highlander's Mysterious Maiden - Nicole Locke (HH #1878 - Sept 2025) (Scotland) - Nov 12
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
Duty Compromised - Dominic Pierce (Calamitte Jane Pub - Nov 2025) (veteran) - Nov 5
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
Amish Midwife Witness - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #1217 - Dec 2025) - Nov 23
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
A Hero's Return - Carrie Nichols (HSE #3107 - Sept 2025) - Nov 22
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).

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December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
Lyon's Obsession - Regina Jeffers (Dragonblade - Sept 2025) - Dec 23
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
Their First Dance - Laurie Batzel (HHW #580 - Sept 2025) - Dec 8
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).

3 4 5

January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
Love, Lies, and the Lyon - E.L. Johnson (Dragonblade - Sept 2025) - Jan 2
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

1 3 4 5

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

1 2 3 4 5

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

1 2 3 4 5

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

1 2 3 4 5

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

1 2 3 4 5

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

1 2 3 4 5

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys French fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

1 2 3 4 5

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

1 2 3 4 5

September
2nd: Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One-Hit Wonder Day – Read a standalone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

1 2 3 4 5

Welcome Susan!

Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

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

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


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).

November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).

December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).

January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

Welcome Cheryl!

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


Understand there is no reading ahead but can we catch up if we get behind with a particular month? Meaning, if we don't read all tasks we wanted for October to hit our level, can we still read for them in November or later?

Special Days
October 2025 - September 2026

My Special Days Challenge (msg 33)

Level 2 ❱❱ 3-4 tasks per month
Books Read ❱❱

☑️October

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☑️5th: Do Something Nice Day
🔺Read a book where someone does something nice
🔺On Loverose Lane ❱❱ 10.03 ★★★★
☑️6th: National Mad Hatter Day
🔺Read a book with a hat on the cover
🔺Christmas with a SEAL ❱❱ 10.23 ★★★
✅11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day
🔺Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle
🔺Beyond Ruin ❱❱ 11.09 ★★★★
☑️13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day
🔺Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author
🔺The Vampire Book Club ❱❱ 10.18 ★★★★
☑️22nd: Caps Lock Day
🔺Read a book whose title is in capital letters
🔺Shadowboxer ❱❱ 10.11 ★★★★
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☑️November

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☑️1st: National Bison Day
🔺Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON
🔺Brush Hill Camp ❱❱ You'll Find It All Still Here ❱❱ 11.11 ★★★
☑️10th: USMC Day
🔺Read a book where somebody was/is in the military
🔺Forsaken Duty ❱❱ 11.24 ★★★★
☑️16th: National Fast Food Day
🔺Read a book where someone gets fast food
🔺Sounds Like Love ❱❱ 11.18 ★★★★
☑️27th: Thanksgiving (US)
🔺Read a book set in the United States
🔺Delirious ❱❱ 11.13 ★★★★
☑️28th: Red Planet Day
🔺Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS
🔺Amelia ❱❱ The Invitation ❱❱ 11.15 ★★★★
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December

☑️4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day
🔺Read a book where someone wears brown shoes
🔺Sun God Seeks…Surrogate? ❱❱ 12.02 ★★★
☑️9th: National Pastry Day
🔺Read a book where a character eats a pastry
🔺Mistletoe Mafia ❱❱ 12.03 ★★★
☑️12th: Poinsettia Day
🔺Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover
🔺All Wrapped Up in You ❱❱ 12.15 ★★★★
☑️25th: Christmas Day
🔺Read a book where Christmas is celebrated
🔺A Tennessee Christmas ❱❱ 12.06 ★★★
☑️27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day
🔺Read a book with snow on the cover
🔺The Sleigh Bells Chalet ❱❱ 12.09 ★★★

January
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National Soup Month
🔺Read a book where a character eats soup
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8th: Bubble Bath Day
🔺Read a book where someone takes a bath
🔺
12th: National Hot Tea Day
🔺Read a book where hot tea is served
🔺
26th: Australia Day
🔺Read a book set in Australia
🔺
31st: Backward Day
🔺Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover
🔺
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February
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Creative Romance Month
🔺Read a book tagged Romance
🔺
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day
🔺Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
🔺
11th: White T-Shirt Day
🔺Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt
🔺
22nd: Walking the Dog Day
🔺Read a book where a dog is walked
🔺
25th: Pistol Patent Day
🔺Read a book where a gun is used
🔺
(hide spoiler)]

March
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National Celery Month
🔺Read a book with a green cover
🔺
7th: National Cereal Day
🔺Read a book where someone eats cereal
🔺
10th: Middle Name Pride Day
🔺Read a book whose author uses a middle name
🔺
19th: Let’s Laugh Day
🔺Read a book where someone laughs
🔺
25th: International Waffle Day
🔺Read a book where waffles are eaten
🔺
(hide spoiler)]

April
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2nd: Reconciliation Day
🔺Read a book where there is a reconciliation
🔺
4th: Tell a Lie Day
🔺Read a book where someone tells a lie
🔺
6th: Sorry Charlie Day
🔺Read a book with a character/author named Charlie
🔺
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day
🔺Read a book with a lawyer
🔺
14th: Look up at the Sky Day
🔺Read a book with the sky on the cover
🔺
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May
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Mystery Month
🔺Read a Mystery
🔺
National Police Week
🔺Read a book with a character in law enforcement
🔺
2nd: National Fitness Day
🔺Read a book where someone works out
🔺
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day
🔺Read a book with a purple item on the cover
🔺
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day
🔺Read a book where relatives come to town
🔺
(hide spoiler)]

June
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Great Outdoors Month
🔺Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors
🔺
4th: Old Maid’s Day
🔺Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one
🔺
10th: Ball Point Pen Day
🔺Read a book where someone uses a pen
🔺
15th: Smile Power Day
🔺Read a book where a character smiles
🔺
18th: National Splurge Day
🔺Read a book where a character splurges on something
🔺
(hide spoiler)]

July
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National Picnic Month
🔺Read a book where a picnic happens
🔺
5th: International Bikini Day
🔺Read a book where a character wears a bikini
🔺
13th: National French Fries Day
🔺Read a book where someone enjoys french fries
🔺
15th: National Give Something Away Day
🔺Read a book where someone gets a free thing
🔺
25th: Culinarians Day
🔺Read a book where someone enjoys cooking
🔺
(hide spoiler)]

August
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1st: National Girlfriends Day
🔺Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together
🔺
9th: Middle Child’s Day
🔺Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling
🔺
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day
🔺Read a book where a character eats bacon
🔺
23rd: Ride the Wind Day
🔺Read a book where someone goes sailing
🔺
26th: National Dog Day
🔺Read a book with a dog in the story
🔺
(hide spoiler)]

September
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2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day
🔺Read a book where someone wears earrings
🔺
11th: Make Your Bed Day
🔺Read a book where a bed is made
🔺
16th: Working Parents Day
🔺Read a book where both parents work in a family
🔺
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day
🔺Read a stand alone book
🔺
28th: National North Carolina Day
🔺Read a book set in North Carolina
🔺
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Welcome LaurLa!

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Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
Read: 3/12 months
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month

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


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author - Murder in the Dark: Short Fictions and Prose Poems by Margaret Atwood - 12/10/25
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).

November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military - Маріупольський процес by Галина Вдовиченко - 21/11/25
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).

December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated - In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren - 13/12/25
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).

January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

Welcome Someone!

Special Days

Duration: Ends September 30

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

Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month

October
Task: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover
Book read: Callie Mae and the Cowboy of the Eastern Woods: Cowboy Compass by Angela Castillo - 17/10/25
How it fits: Male cover model wearing a hat

Task: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice
Book read: Murder aboard the Olympic by Jennifer S. Alderson - 26/10/25
How it fits: Evelyn does some thing nice for Grace - she proves Grace is not the murderer

November
Task: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON
Book read: Bounty Hunter Down Under by S.C. Stokes - 04/11/25
How it fits: Book was set in Beenleigh, Australia - about 2 hours from where I live

Task: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States
Book read: The Blacksmith’s Mail Order Mistake by Amelia Rose - 09/11/25
How it fits: Set in Wyoming, USA

December
Task: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated
Book read: A Baby for Christmas by Joan Kilby - 15/12/25
How it fits: Set at Christmas

Task: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes
Book read: First Term at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton - 10/12/25
How it fits: Darryl wears brown lace up shoes as part of her uniform

Welcome Sally!

Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

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

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


THE CELEBRATIONS

October
5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).

November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).

December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).

January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

Welcome Jessica!

I'm already behind, but I'll go with Level 1 and try for 2 each month.

Special Days
Timeframe: 10/1/25 to 9/30/26
0/24 – Level 1

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

October
5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).

November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).

December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).

January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex:

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

Welcome Connie! :)

Special Days
Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

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

October
5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).

November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).

December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).

January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh

February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.

March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.

April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).

May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.

June
Great Outdoors Month - Read a book where a character goes into the great outdoors - (wild places used for recreational activities such as hiking or camping; nature)
4th: Old Maid’s Day - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one.
10th: Ball Point Pen Day - Read a book where someone uses a pen.
15th: Smile Power Day - Read a book where a character smiles.
18th: National Splurge Day - Read a book where a character splurges on something.

July
National Picnic Month – Read a book where a picnic happens.
5th: International Bikini Day - Read a book where a character wears a bikini.
13th: National French Fries Day - Read a book where someone enjoys french fries.
15th: National Give Something Away Day - Read a book where someone gets a free thing.
25th: Culinarians Day - Read a book where someone enjoys cooking.

August
1st: National Girlfriends Day - Read a book where a bunch of females go out and have fun together.
9th: Middle Child’s Day – Read a book where a character has an older and younger sibling.
20th: National Bacon Lovers Day – Read a book where a character eats bacon.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day – Read a book where someone goes sailing.
26th: National Dog Day - Read a book with a dog in the story.

September
2nd: ​Pierce Your Ears Day - Read a book where someone wears earrings.
11th: Make Your Bed Day - Read a book where a bed is made.
16th: Working Parents Day - Read a book where both parents work in a family.
25th: National One Hit Wonder Day – Read a stand alone book.
28th: National North Carolina Day - Read a book set in North Carolina.

Welcome Vanessa!