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Caraina
Chrissie
Christina (AKA Babbling)
Connie N.
Dede
Denise
Ferenc
Frankie
Genevieve
Jessica
JoAnne
Julesy
Kimberly
Lali & Michelle
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Laura Z
Mary
Melissa A
Michele
Moondance
Olivermagnus
Prisha
Sally906
Someoneyouknow
Susan
Suzanne
Tari
Vanessa
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Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month
Read: 4/12 months
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 10/12/2511th: 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 10/2/25November
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.
Powerless Elsie Silver 12/20/25
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
All They Need to Know Eileen Goudge 12/1/25
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
The Mistletoe Mystery Nita Prose 12/19/25
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover.
A Montana Christmas Homecoming: A Small-Town Holiday Romance Jeannie Watt 12/3/25January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
Bluebird Gold Devney Perry 1/5/26
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
Endangered Species Nevada Barr 1/3/26
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
His & Hers Alice Feeney 1/9/26
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.
The Last Wizards' Ball Charlaine Harris 1/11/26February
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 DaysDuration: 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 DaysDuration: 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!!!
32/36-48 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.
Look at Her and Die-Lani Lynn Vale 1/09/26
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
Kylo-Jessica Gadziala 1/08/26
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
Dark Heart-Catherine Lee 1/29/26
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Deadly Silence-Rebecca Zanetti 1/21/26
February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
By a Thread-Lucy Score 2/11/26
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
Other Woman Drama-Lani Lynn Vale 2/02/26
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
Loved Enough-Kelly Elliott 2/23/26
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.
Gone by Dawn-H.K. Christie 2/01/26
March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
Yours for the Season-Uzma Jalaluddin 3/14/26
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
Choose Me-Nia Arthurs 3/10/26
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
Erica Ruth Neubauer-Two Bodies Are Better Than One 3/28/26
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
The Mr & Mrs Mistake-Brighton Walsh 3/13/26
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.
April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
Take My Love-Brooke Montgomery 4/05/26
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
He's A Mean One-Lani Lynn Vale 4/02/26
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.
The Southern Lawyer-Peter O'Mahoney 4/19/26
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).
The Girl in the Field-A.J. Rivers 4/08/26
May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
What She Saw-Mary Burton 5/23/26
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
16th Seduction-James Patterson 5/14/26
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).
Maybe It's Fate-Heidi McLaughlin 5/14/26
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.
House of BS & Lies-Lani Lynn Vale 5/01/26
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, 2026Levels
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: 14/24
THE CELEBRATIONS
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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 –
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).
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Mod
Special DaysDuration: 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).
(view spoiler)
Special DaysDuration: 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: 14/12-24
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 10/12/2511th: 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 10/2/25November
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. In a Holidaze - Christina Lauren 12/7/25
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover). Along Came Holly - Codi Hall 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. Tea is for Trouble - Karen Sue Walker 1/17/26
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).
The Hollows - Jess Montgomery 1/19/26Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh
February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance. Can't Get Enough - Kennedy Ryan 2/4/26
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. Part of Your World - Abby Jimenez 2/9/26
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).
Florida Roadkill - Tim Dorsey 3/25/267th: 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. The Paradise Problem - Christina Lauren 3/27/26
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. Family of Liars - E. Lockhart 4/10/26
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).
Every Summer After - Carley Fortune 4/14/26May
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 - Part I: 60/36+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: Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen | 01.15.26 | p. 367: The soup was fifty times better than what we had at the Lucases’ last week…
🌸 Bubble Bath Day (January 8) - Read a book where someone takes a bath: Bloom | Delilah S. Dawson | 01.06.26 | p. 139: She takes one long, hot bath…
🌸 National Hot Tea Day (January 12) – Read a book where hot tea is served: Leaving Lucy Pear | Anna Solomon | 01.10.26 | p. 13: …after making Bea a strong cup of tea she would have to take to her mother…
🌸 Australia Day (January 26) – Read a book set in Australia: Vigil | Angela Slatter | 01.16.26
🌸 Backward Day (January 31) – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover: Thinner | Stephen King | 01.14.26
FEBRUARY
🌸 Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged romance: Finding Her Edge | Jennifer Iacopelli | 02.04.26
🌸 International Frozen Yogurt Day (February 6) – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed: Top Ten | Katie Cotugno | 02.07.26 | p. 157: Afterward they his out under the covers and watched Netflix, sharing a carton of ice cream.
🌸 White T-Shirt Day (February 11) – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt: The Basic Eight | Daniel Handler | 02.04.26 | loc. 1306: Drunk Mark Wallace, leaning against some lockers with his bloodshot eyes and a sweat-stained T-shirt that read “Black By Popular Demand.”
🌸 Walking the Dog Day (February 22) – Read a book where a dog is walked: Longing for a Hero | Debra Clopton | 02.10.26 | Lulu Raintree works as a professional dog walker
🌸 Pistol Patent Day (February 25) – Read a book where a gun is used: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies | Seth Grahame-Smith | 02.08.26 | p. 95: So close was this shot that the bride’s hair was set alight by the powder flash.
MARCH
🌸 National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover: The Lager Queen of Minnesota | J. Ryan Stradal | 03.06.26
🌸 National Cereal Day (March 7) – Read a book where someone eats cereal: The New Girl | Harriet Walker | 03.13.26 | p. 95: I ate a bowl of cereal standing up today.
🌸 Middle Name Pride Day (March 10) – Read a book whose author uses a middle name: Medicine River: A Story of Survival and the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools | Mary Annette Pember | 03.05.26
🌸 Let’s Laugh Day (March 19) – Read a book where someone laughs: The Great Mann | Kyra Davis Lurie | 03.06.26 | p. 63: Terrance laughs and wraps his arm around her waist.
🌸 International Waffle Day (March 25) – Read a book where waffles are eaten: Ode to My First Car | Robin Gow | 03.04.26 | p. 283: We all agree and happily finish our piles of pancakes and waffles, coffee, and orange juice.
Special DaysDuration: 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 10/2/25November
✅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 12/18/25January
✅National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
Vaila Stout has the soup of the day
The Killing Stones by Ann Cleeves Read 1/12/26.
✅8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper Read 1/9/26
Melody's baby sister Penny takes a bath.
✅12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
Uneasy Street by Becky Wade Read 1/8/26
Sloane Madison was sipping tea while work on expenses.
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). Read 1/9/26
Ex: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh
February
✅Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
Never Never by Colleen Hoover Read 2/6/26
✅6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
The Baseball Code by Gary L. Watts Read 2/7/26
Terry and Noah enjoy an ice cream sandwich after baseball practice
✅11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
The Body in the Bookstore by Ellie Alexander Read 2/5/26
Page 50 Hal wears a T-shirt that says "Very few of us are what we seem." Agatha Christie
✅22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood Read 2/2/26
Susie owns a dog walking business and walks dogs everyday
✅25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.
The Book of Unknown Americans by
Cristina Henríquez Read 2/20/26
Auturo is killed by gun
March
✅National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
Read 3/4/26✅7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
Once Upon a Christmas Carol by Melody Carlson Read 3/23/26 Victor eats cereal page 227
✅10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
The Road Home by Richard Paul Evans Read 3/5/26
✅19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom Read 3/6/26
Lyle Lovett and Frankie Presto share a laugh page 369
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.
April
✅2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London Read 4/12/26
Bea and Asher reconcile
✅4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
Some Danger Involved by Will Thomas Read 4/3/26
Racket tells many lies
✅6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
The Lindbergh Nanny by Mariah Fredericks Read 4/15/26
Charlie Lindbergh Jr.
✅8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson Read 4/10/26
Mr. Chapman is and entertainment lawyer
✅14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).
Read 4/9/26May
✅Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
Death in Brittany by Jean-Luc Bannalec Read 5/14/26
✅National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
Murder in Grosse Pointe Park: Privilege, Adultery, and the Killing of Jane Bashara by Steve Miller Read 5/4/26
Detroit Investigator Donald Olsen
✅2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
The Last Thing She Ever Did by Gregg Olsen Read 5/8/26
Owen Jarrett 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.
This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page Read 5/1/26
Joe's family flies in from Conneticut for his wedding to Tilly.
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 DaysDuration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month
THE CELEBRATIONS
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. | "...., my throat burns with the effort it takes to lie." p. 32 | The Girl in Room 12 | Kathryn Croft | 04.01
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). | Hill of Secrets | Galina Vromen | 04.05
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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
⛄January⛄ 4/5
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. | "Maybe I'll make a hot cup of tea and ponder..." p. 204 | The Butcher | Jennifer Hillier | 01.07
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover). | The Grandmother | Jane E. James | 01.03
❤️🔥February❤️🔥 5/5
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance. | This Woven Kingdom | Tahereh Mafi | 02.08
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed | "..complete with ice creams." p. 234 | The Ex | Shalini Boland | 02.05
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt. "I am wearing cargo shorts and a T-shirt,..." p. 58 | Gigi | The Graham Effect | Elle Kennedy | 02.01
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked. | "The man walks the dog every night and acts like he should get a gold star..." p. 182 | The Memory Watcher | Minka Kent | 02.02
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used. | What My Mother Hid | Daniel Hurst | 02.10
🍀March🍀5/5 Completed
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover). | A Mother's Secret | Caroline Finnerty | 03.05
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal. "..said not one word to the boys eating cold cereal in front of the television." p. 115 | Kind of Kin | Rilla Askew | 03.03
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name. Ruth Knafo Setton | ZigZag Girl | 03.15
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs. | "He shook his head and laughed." p. 8 | The Naked Truth | Vi Keeland | 03.04
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten. "We have waffles and bacon." p. 255 | Killman Creek | Rachel Caine | 03.17
Special DaysOctober 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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Mod
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 10/4/202513th: 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 10/6/2025November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location). Salem Massachusetts
It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake 11/2/2025
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military. Cash was former military
Kelly & the Dog Park by Dianne Harman 11/30/2025
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States. New York
I Am Not a Cop! by Richard Belzer 11/30/2025
December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
Brokered Betrayals by Aimee Nicole Walker 12/28/2025
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
Baked in Loyalty by Patti Benning 12/16/2025
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
Let It Snow by Heidi Cullinan 12/18/2025
January
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
A Brew for Chaos by Esme Addison 1/13/2026
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
To the Moon and Back by N.R. Walker 1/14/2025
31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
by Traci Wilton 1/2/2026February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
Interference by L.A. Witt 2/3/2026
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
Tic-Tac-Mistletoe by N.R. Walker 2/5/2026
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.
Murder with Collard Greens and Hot Sauce by A.L. Herbert 2/28/2026
March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
Trying Out by Caroline B. Cooney 3/27/2026
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
Merry Christmas Cupid by N.R. Walker 3/23/2026
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.
Ruff Stuff by Patti Benning 3/30/2026
April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
P.S. I Spook You by S.E. Harmon 4/2/2026
4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
Rebound by L.A. Witt 4/5/2026
8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
Fatal Fascinator by Jenn McKinlay 4/5/2026
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 DaysOctober 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
Levels
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month
7/12
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 5/3-4
X 5th: Do Something Nice Day – Read a book where someone does something nice.
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post Allison Pataki (Marjorie was a philanthropist) 10/05/25
X 6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
Jingle Bell Bark (Melanie Travis 10) Laurien Berenson 10/04/25X 11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
Of Murder and Men (Cat Latimer 3) Lynn Cahoon (Kevin) 10/24/25
X 13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
Zara Hossain Is Here Sabina Khan (Author is a Canadian immigrant)?10/03/25
X 22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover).
The Phoenix Pencil Company Allison King 10/01/25 ☑️ November 4/3-4
X 1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
Falling (Scared Sexy Collection 2) Christina Lauren (New York) 11/05/25
X 10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
Sconed to Death (Cat Latimer 5) Lynn Cahoon (Seth was in the military) 11/02/25
X 16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
Sisters in the Wind Angeline Boulley (p. 82 Lucy has fast food after being discharged from the hospital) 11/12/25
X 27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States.
The Vibrant Years Sonali Dev (Florida) 11/01/25
X 28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name). - Martha
The Good Sister Sally Hepworth (Martha) 11/01/25
☑️ December 5/5
X 4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
Left Fur Dead (Jules and Bun Mystery 1)J.M. Griffin (p. 59) 12/03/25
X 9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
Love You a Latke Amanda Elliot (p. 66 Rugelach) 12/07/25
X 12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
Poinsettias and the Perfect Crime(Diana Flowers Floriculture Mysteries 3) Ruby Loren 12/21/25X 25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
Junie Erin Crosby Eckstine 12/04/25
X 27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).
Ethan Frome Edith Wharton 12/07/25☑️ January 4/5
X National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
Twice Mitch Albom (p. 137) 01/03/26
X 8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
Second Nature (A Later in Life Love Story 6) Diana Xarissa (p. 68) 01/02/26
X 12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
Beyond the Wand: The Magic & Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard Tom Felton (p. 72) 01/01/26
26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
X 31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover (show cover).
Ex:
Chasing the Light Jesse Blackadder 01/08/26☑️ February 5/5
X Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
Alaska Reunion (Wild River 5) Jennifer Snow 02/05/26
X 6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
Loved and Missed Susie Boyt (p. 93 - lemon sorbet) 02/06/26
X 11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
Stone and Sky (Rivers of London 10) Ben Aaronovitch (p. 125) 02/03/26
X 22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
Crime Rangoon (Noodle Shop Mystery 12) Vivien Chien (Megan and Lana walk Kiko) 02/02/26
X 25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.
Independence Hall (I, Q 1) Roland Smith 02/03/26
☑️ March 5/5
X National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
The Day the Rabbi Resigned (Rabbi Small 11) Harry Kemelman 03/15/26X 7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
My Sister's Keeper Jodi Picoult (p. 153 - Julia ears cereal) 03/02/26
X 10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
Arm in Arm: The Grimké Sisters' Fight for Abolition and Women's Rights Angelica Shirley Carpenter 03/27/26
X 19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
Grumpy in Minnesota (Midlife Crisis 7) Diana Xarissa (p. 5) 03/01/26
X 25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.
If You Can't Take the Heat: Tales of Food, Feminism, and Fury Geraldine DeRuiter 03/05/26
Part 2☑️ April (5)
X 2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line (Finlay Donovan 6) Elle Cosimano (Vero reunites with her boyfriend) 04/02/26
X 4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
Say You'll Be Mine Naina Kumar (Fake engagement) 04/01/26
X 6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
In Watermelon Sugar Richard Brautigan 04/04/26
X 8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
Mrs. Christie at the Mystery Guild Library (Mrs. Christie 1) Amanda Chapman 04/03/26
X 14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).
A Song to Drown Rivers Ann Liang 04/01/26
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per monthTHE 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 OctNovember
📘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 DecJanuary
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
📘8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
The Safekeep Yael van der Wouden 31 Jan
📘The Bell Jar Sylvia Plath 18 Jan
📘12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
Tom Lake Ann Patchett 25 Jan
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).
Barbara O'Neal 12 JanEx: Drown Her Sorrows (Bree Taggert, #3) by Melinda Leigh
February
📘Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
North and South Elizabeth Gaskell 20 Feb
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
True to Form Elizabeth Berg 25 Feb .
📘22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir Griffin Dunne 15 Feb
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.
The Door-to-Door Bookstore Carsten Henn 5 Mar
📘10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Robert Louis Stevenson 13 March
📘19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry Fredrik Backman 15 Mar
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.
April
📘2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
The Heartbeat Library Laura Imai Messina 22 Apr
📘4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
The House of Mirth Edith Wharton 19 Apr
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).
Maggie Shipstead 11 AprMay
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.
Eventide Kent Haruf 15 May
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 DaysDuration: 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|23/10/2511th: 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|15/10/25November
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 DaysDuration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
Level 1: 1-2 tasks per month
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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 - 4
🍲National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
Summit’s Edge by Sara Driscoll - Jan. 9
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.
My Perfectly Imperfect Body by Debbie Tung - Jan. 18
🧠26th: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia.
Oh Brother by Georgina Chadderton - Jan. 26
🛳️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
Besties: Set Sail by Kayla Miller - Jan. 10
February - 4
💔Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
Breaking Up by Aimee Friedman - Feb. 15
🍦6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed.
Let's Go, Coco!: A Graphic Novel – A Funny, Heartfelt Story About Basketball and Friendship for Kids by Coco Fox - Feb. 4
👕11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
Wake Now in the Fire: A Graphic Novel by Jarrett Dapier - Feb. 3
🐶22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
Pepper by Ellen Miles - Feb. 24
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.
March - 4
🟢National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas by Jim Ottaviani - Mar. 9
🥣7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
Operation: Cover-Up by Tate Godwin - Mar. 16
📛10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
Botticelli's Apprentice: A Graphic Novel – An Illustrated Tale of Renaissance Italy and an Ambitious Girl's Courage for Kids by Ursula Murray Husted - Mar. 10
🏳️🌈19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
It Rhymes With Takei by George Takei - Mar. 5
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.
April - 4
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
🥸4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie.
Henchgirl by Kristen Gudsnuk - Apr. 2
💘6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie.
The Love Report, Volume Two by BéKa - Apr. 10
🏇🏼8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer.
Grand Theft Horse by G. Neri - Apr. 14
🏞️14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).
Tuck Everlasting: The Graphic Novel by K. Woodman-Maynard - Apr. 1
May - 5
🕵🏼♀️Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring by Patrick Horvath - May 18
🚔National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
Ali Cross: The Graphic Novel by Adam Rau - May 10
🏀2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
Amy's Big Brother by BonHyung Jeong - May 24
🟣16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
Honor Girl: A Graphic Memoir by Maggie Thrash - May 22
😈18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.
The Devil's Music by Nathan Page - May 8
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 DaysDuration: 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.
Beg, Borrow, or Steal - Sarah Adams - 2/27/26
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.
Taylor Jenkins Reid - Atmosphere - 3/7/26
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 DaysOctober 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
Level 2: 3-4 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. 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. Doug eats chicken tequila soup - p159. The Readaholics and the Poirot Puzzle by Laura DiSilverio 1/4/25
❌ 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. Douglas McRae makes hot tea for MC Inti - Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy 1/7/26
❌ 31st: Backward Day – Read a book where you see a person from the back on the cover - The Keeper of Hidden Books by Madeline Martin 4/21/26
February
❌ Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance. Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady 2/3/26
❌ 11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt. Gertie wears a T-shirt - Clue Krewe by Jana Deleon 2/4/26
❌ 22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked. On Animals by Susan Orlean 2/5/26
❌25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used. - MC Savannah uses a gun to threaten a pedophile - Just Desserts by G.A. McKevett 2/2/26
March
❌ National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover). We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry 3/14/26
❌ 7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal. "I made a grunty noise because I had cereal in my mouth." 71% - Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri 3/8/26
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. MC Junior laughs - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie 3/1/26
❌ 25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten. "...picked up a quarter waffle and took a big bite." p258 - The Readaholics and the Gothic Gala by Laura DiSilverio 3/5/26
April
❌ 2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation. Micah and John reconcile after a decade apart - Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson 4/4/26
❌ 4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie. (view spoiler) - Purrder She Wrote by Cate Conte 4/2/26
❌ 8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer. - Roderick Tanner - The Appeal by Janice Hallett 4/6/26
❌ 14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover). - Knifed In Nice by Zara Keane 4/1/26
May
❌ Mystery Month - Read a Mystery - Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd by Alan Bradley 5/2/26
❌ National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement - Lt. Muntner - Death of a Neighborhood Scrooge by Laura Levine 5/3/26
❌ 2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out. Mike Valenzuela works out - Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr 5/1/26
❌ 18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town - MC Tara's mother comes to visit - Death, Taxes, and Sweet Potato Fries by Diane Kelly 5/5/26
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 DaysDuration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
Goal: 29/36-48
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 - 3
✔ National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup. - The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau - Kristin Harmel - 01/03/26 – ““I’m very sorry,” she said after a while as she picked at the food in front of her: a watery bowl of turnip soup, a piece of bread made from questionable grain.” (Kindle Location 3201)
✔ 8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath. - The Past - Sawyer Bennett - 01/05/26 – Tommy Blackburn: My hair was still wet from the bath I’d taken… one of the things I wasn’t liking about Ireland. (Kindle Locations 2426-2427)
✔ 12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served. - Neon Gods - Katee Robert - 01/03/26 – “Somehow, I’m even less surprised to see the steaming mug of tea in his hand and the bottle of sleeping pills. For some reason, his anticipating my needs makes me want to cry.” (Kindle Locations 3822-3823)
February - 5
✔ Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance. - The Viscount's Tempting Minx - Erica Ridley - 02/06/26
✔ 6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed - Great Big Beautiful Life - Emily Henry - 02/09/26 - Margaret and Laura: “They’d eaten ice cream sundaes, down in one of the kitchens, to celebrate, the girls sitting up on the long oak prep table.” (Kindle Locations 4096-4097)
✔ 11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt. - The Last Thing He Told Me - Laura Dave - 02/16/26 – Bailey: She nods and wraps her arms around herself, cold and unhappy, her T-shirt unable to compete against the frosty airplane air. (Kindle Location 3884)
✔ 22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked. - The Re-Do List - Denise Williams - 02/15/26 - “As I walked Gus toward Deacon’s place, I couldn’t stop touching the curls brushing the back of my neck.” (Kindle Locations 1087-1088)
✔ 25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used. - The red-headed rifleman was a better shot. Boseman flew back, a black flower blooming suddenly on his belly. (Kindle Locations 2894-2895)
March - 4
✔ National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
Ice Cream Man, Volume 9: Heavy Narration - W. Maxwell Prince - 03/07/26
✔ 7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
Orbital - Samantha Harvey - 03/10/26 – “Pietro finishes his cereal and secures his spoon to the magnetized tray.” (Kindle Location 237)
✔ 19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
Bled Dry: A Novel - Abdelilah Hamdouchi - 03/02/26 – “Said let out a resounding laugh, but instead of heading to the kitchen he threw himself on the couch.” (Kindle Location 1186)
✔ 25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.
Wandering Stars - Tommy Orange - 03/25/26 – “He gets up and doesn’t want to have to, then Jacquie makes him get up and makes Eggo waffles with butter.” (Kindle Locations 2686-2687)
April - 5
✔ 2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation. - How My Neighbor Stole Christmas - Meghan Quinn - 04/02/26 – Cole and Storee have an enemies-to-lovers relationship
✔ 4th: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie. - Reminders of Him - Colleen Hoover - 04/07/26 – Kenna: “Didn’t finish. That’s why I’m back,” I lie. (Kindle Location 887)
✔ 6th: Sorry Charlie Day - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie. - The Colors of All the Cattle - Alexander McCall Smith - 04/19/26 – Charlie, the apprentice mechanic.
✔ 8th: International Be Kind to Lawyers Day - Read a book with a lawyer. - The Wife Upstairs - Rachel Hawkins - 04/24/26 – Richard Lloyd, Edward Rochester’s lawyer
✔ 14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover). - The David Joseph Chronicle - Terence Newnes - 04/06/26
May - 4
✔ Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
Die Again - Tess Gerritsen - 05/18/26
✔ National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
A Great Reckoning - Louise Penny - 05/13/26 – Chief Inspector Armand Gamache
✔ 2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
Mickey7 - Edward Ashton - 05/27/26 – “In fact, there’s a woman on one of the treadmills. She’s turned around now, feet on the side rails, mat running away beneath her. It takes me a long second of heart-thudding panic to realize that it’s Cat.” (Kindle Locations 2551-2552)
✔ 16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
Her Love Lesson - Endria Nuaros - 05/07/26 – Purple roof, flag and tree in the background
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 DaysOctober 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
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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).
5December
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.
Christmas with the Heroes - Janie Crouch, Josie Jade, Dominic Pierce (Calamitte Jane Pub - Dec 2025) - Dec 30
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover).
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5January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
Cooper - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - Jan 2026) - Jan 16
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.
Resisting the Forbidden Widow - Maggie Weston (HH #1882 - Oct 2025) - Jan 18
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
4 5February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance.
Snow Kissed - RaeAnne Thayne (Canary Street/HQN - Oct 2025) - Feb 8
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.
Hero's Touch - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - Feb 2026) - Feb 6
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
Desperate Justice - Bonnie Vanak (HI #2349 - Nov 2025) - Feb 24
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used.
Big Sky Safe House - Juno Rushdan (HI #2328 - Dec 2025) - Feb 2
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March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
The Maid of Sherwood Forest - Sian Ann Bessey (Shadow Mountain - Nov 2025) - Mar 25
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
A Secret Between Friends - Christine Rimmer (HSE #3155 - Apr 2026) - Mar 8
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.
Witness to Murder - Debra Webb (HI #2320 - Nov 2025) - Mar 2
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.
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5April
2nd: Reconciliation Day - Read a book where there is a reconciliation.
The Wild Card - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - Dec 2025) - Apr 18
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.
The Cornish Lyon - Fil Reid (Dragonblade - Dec 2025) - Apr 13
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).
Christmas Cottage Getaway - Tara Taylor Quinn (HSE #3120 - Dec 2025) - Apr 6
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May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
Operation Rescue - Justine Davis (HRS #2352 - Dec 2025) - May 11
2nd: National Fitness Day - Read a book where someone works out.
Travis - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - Apr 2026) - May 1
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day - Read a book with a purple item on the cover (show cover).
Protective Assignment - Janie Crouch (HI #2310 - Sept 2025) (mountains) - May 2
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day - Read a book where relatives come to town.
The Dating Game - Mona Shroff (HSE #3125 - Jan 2026) - May 8
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Special DaysDuration: 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 2/2
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).
Lynn Cahoon 10.12.25 4.5 stars11th: 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).
Shelby Van Pelt 10.14.25 5 starsNovember 2/2
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
Mrs. Morris and the Sorceress Traci Wilton 11.02.25 3.5 stars Salem, Massachusetts
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).
A Troubling Tail Laurie Cass 11.09.25 4 stars Minerva "Minnie" Hamilton
December 2/2
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).
Bailey Seaborn 12.09.25 3.5 stars25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
Amanda Flower 12.27.25 5 stars27th: 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.
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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☑️November
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☑️December
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January
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☑️February
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☑️March
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☑️April
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May
☑️Mystery Month
💥Read a Mystery
💥Dark Horse ❱❱ 05.07 ★★★★
☑️National Police Week
💥Read a book with a character in law enforcement
💥State of Denial ❱❱ 05.08 ★★★★
2nd: National Fitness Day
💥Read a book where someone works out
💥Spark of Intent
16th: Wear Purple for Peace Day
💥Read a book with a purple item on the cover
💥Quinn's Hart
18th: Visit Your Relatives Day
💥Read a book where relatives come to town
💥Final Appeal
June
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July
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August
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September
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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.
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).
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).
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 DaysDuration: 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 - 17/10/25How 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 - 26/10/25How 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 - 04/11/25How 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 - 09/11/25How 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 - 15/12/25How 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 - 10/12/25How it fits: Darryl wears brown lace up shoes as part of her uniform
January
Task: Australia Day – Read a book set in Australia
Book read:
Iluka by Cassie Stroud - 01/01/26How it fits: Set in Australia
Task: National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup
Book read:
The Unlucky Mister Locke by Kristen Painter - 03/01/26How it fits: The two MCs eat chicken noodle wonton soup
February
Task: Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance
Book read:
The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton - 05/02/26 How it fits: MPG tag of Romance
Task: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt
Book read:
Christmas Crime in Kingfisher Falls by Phillipa Nefri Clark - 06/02/26How it fits: Page 22 “…She threw on jeans, T-shirt and runners, grabbed her keys and phone, and tore down the stairs...”
March
Task: National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover
Book read:
Grave Expectations by C.J. Archer - 03/03/26How it fits: Green cover
Task: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs
Book read:
Last Term at Malory Towers by Enid BlytonLast Term at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton - 07/03/26
How it fits: The MC laughs on page 8 “…Darrell laughed. Irene’s health certificate was a standing joke in the school…”
April
Task: Tell a Lie Day - Read a book where someone tells a lie
Book read:
Fake Dating the Italian Heir: A Frenemies to Lovers Contemporary Romance by Ally Blake - 10/04/26How it fits: Nico and Laila both lie
Task: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover
Book read:
The Secrets We Keep by Shirley Patton- 12/04/26How it fits: Sky on the cover
May
Task: Mystery Month - Read a Mystery
Book read:
The Black Cat Detectives by Kit Gray - 02/05/26How it fits: MPG of Mystery
Task: National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement
Book read:
A Stately Murder by Kate P. Adams - 06/05/26How it fits: Detective Constable Joe Greene is a law enforcement character
Special DaysDuration: 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.
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
4/12 Months – Level 1
October
✔5th: Do Something Nice Day – Someone does something nice - Rock Chick Revolution by Kristen Ashley - 10/6/25 ♥♥♥♥♥
Allie tries to bring Darius and his family back together after years of estrangement.
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 - Title is in capital letters - Wedding Day Murder by Leslie Meier - 10/30/25 ♥♥♥♥
November
✔1st: National Bison Day - Location begins with a letter in BISON - In the Dark by Pamela Burford - 11/6/25 ♥♥♥
New York City NY
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
✔27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Set in the United States - Rock Chick Rematch by Kristen Ashley - 11/4/25 ♥♥♥
Denver CO
✔28th: Red Planet Day - Main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS - A Faint Cold Fear by Karin Slaughter - 11/2/25 ♥♥♥♥
Sara
December
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 - Christmas is celebrated - State of Grace by Marie Force - 12/27/25 ♥♥♥♥
✔27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Snow on the cover - The Christmas Blessing by Donna VanLiere - 1/4/26 ♥♥♥♥
January
✔8th: Bubble Bath Day - Someone takes a bath - When Day Breaks by Maya Banks - 1/13/26 ♥♥♥♥ (Eden)
✔12th: National Hot Tea Day – Hot tea is served – The Double Comfort Safari Club by Alexander McCall Smith - 1/20/26 ♥♥♥♥
They spend a lot of time deciding which pot to brew which tea in.
✔26th: Australia Day – Set in Australia – The Family Across the Street by Nicole Trope - 1/26/26 ♥♥♥♥
✔31st: Backward Day – See a person from the back on the cover - Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen - 1/31/26 ♥♥♥
February
✔Creative Romance Month – Tagged Romance - Chasing Cassandra by Lisa Kleypas - 2/6/26 ♥♥♥♥♥
✔6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Frozen dessert is enjoyed – Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino - 2/27/26 ♥♥♥♥
Loc 1534 – “He pointed at my bowl of gelato…One scoop vanilla, one scoop chocolate…”
✔11th: White T-Shirt Day – Someone wears a T-shirt – Up Close & Personal by Ana Holguin - 2/17/26 ♥♥♥
Silas has a “uniform” of a black tshirt and jeans.
✔22nd: Walking the Dog Day –Dog is walked - Christmas, Criminals, & Campers by Tonya Kappes - 2/2/26 ♥♥♥♥
Mae is always taking Fifi out to “do her business” and go for a walk.
✔25th: Pistol Patent Day – Where a gun is used - Rusty Nail by J.A. Konrath - 2/5/26 ♥♥♥
March
✔National Celery Month – Green cover - Plum Pudding Murder by Joanne Fluke - 3/12/26 ♥♥♥♥
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 DaysDuration: 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.
The first quarter is complete.October
✔5th: Do Something Nice Day – Someone does something nice - Rock Chick Revolution by Kristen Ashley - 10/6/25 ♥♥♥♥♥
Allie tries to bring Darius and his family back together after years of estrangement.
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 - Title is in capital letters - Wedding Day Murder by Leslie Meier - 10/30/25 ♥♥♥♥
November
✔1st: National Bison Day - Location begins with a letter in BISON - In the Dark by Pamela Burford - 11/6/25 ♥♥♥
New York City NY
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
✔27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Set in the United States - Rock Chick Rematch by Kristen Ashley - 11/4/25 ♥♥♥
Denver CO
✔28th: Red Planet Day - Main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS - A Faint Cold Fear by Karin Slaughter - 11/2/25 ♥♥♥♥
Sara
December
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 - Christmas is celebrated - State of Grace by Marie Force - 12/27/25 ♥♥♥♥
✔27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Snow on the cover - The Christmas Blessing by Donna VanLiere - 1/4/26 ♥♥♥♥
Level 2: 3-4 tasks per monthObject: 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.
An Irish Summer by Alexandra Paige 3/11/26
6th: National Mad Hatter Day - Read a book with a hat on the cover (show cover).
Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers by Caroline Fraser 02/23/26
11th: National Motorcycle Ride Day - Read a book where a character rides a motorcycle.
Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot 3/11/26
13th: Canadian Thanksgiving Day - Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
Kiss and Don't Tell by Meghan Quinn 3/14/26
22nd: Caps Lock Day - Read a book whose title is in capital letters (show cover). Kin by Tayari Jones 02/01/26
November
1st: National Bison Day - Read a book where the location begins with a letter in BISON (share location).
Clued in to Love by Ellie Alexander 02/23/26 - Bend, Oregon
10th: USMC Day - Read a book where somebody was/is in the military.
The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros 3/11/26
16th: National Fast Food Day - Read a book where someone gets fast food.
27th: Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book set in the United States. Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl by Julie Murphy 02/05/26
28th: Red Planet Day - Read a book where the main character's first name begins with a letter in MARS (share name).
In Her Defense by Philippa Malicka 02/20/26 - Mary
December
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day - Read a book where someone wears brown shoes.
Nantucket Summer: A Collection by Leila Howland 5/1/26
9th: National Pastry Day - Read a book where a character eats a pastry.
Just Add Happiness by Julie Hatcher 02/23/26
12th: Poinsettia Day - Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover (show cover).
25th: Christmas Day - Read a book where Christmas is celebrated.
A Christmas Peril by Diane Moody 3/23/26
27th: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day - Read a book with snow on the cover (show cover). Secrets in Ice: A Modern Snow Queen Retelling by Kennedy Plumb 02/12/26
January
National Soup Month – Read a book where a character eats soup.
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke 4/26/26
8th: Bubble Bath Day - Read a book where someone takes a bath.
Passed Ball by Lo Everett 4/14/26
12th: National Hot Tea Day – Read a book where hot tea is served.
Home to Walnut Ridge by Diane Moody 3/22/26
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
The Remains of Christmas by Megan Montgomery 4/4/26
February
Creative Romance Month – Read a book tagged Romance. Endgame: Roommates, Book 3 by Ola Tundun 02/03/26
6th: International Frozen Yogurt Day – Read a book where a frozen dessert is enjoyed
Joy by Danielle Steel 5/2/26
11th: White T-Shirt Day – Read a book where someone wears a T-shirt.
Start Your Engines: A brother's best friend sports romance by Rebecca Chase 02/21/26
22nd: Walking the Dog Day – Read a book where a dog is walked.
Sometimes You Stay by Liz Johnson 02/26/26
25th: Pistol Patent Day – Read a book where a gun is used. A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage by M.K. Oliver 02/02/26
March
National Celery Month – Read a book with a green cover (show cover).
Dead on Target by M.C. Beaton 3/10/26
7th: National Cereal Day – Read a book where someone eats cereal.
Zoey And The Nice Guy by Carter Ashby 3/13/26
10th: Middle Name Pride Day – Read a book whose author uses a middle name.
How to Disappear by Sharon Huss Roat 3/12/26
19th: Let’s Laugh Day – Read a book where someone laughs.
Kyland by Mia Sheridan 3/9/26
25th: International Waffle Day – Read a book where waffles are eaten.
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell 5/9/26
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.
Family Lies by Karen Rose
4/6/26 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.
The Defense by Steve Cavanagh 4/8/26
14th: Look up at the Sky Day – Read a book with the sky on the cover (show cover).
Captain Dreamboat by Tawna Fenske 4/1/26
May
Mystery Month - Read a Mystery.
If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay 5/3/26
National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
The Teacher's Secret by Lauren North 5/16/26
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).
Real Life and Other Fictions by Susan Coll 5/9/26
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 - Part II: 40/36+Duration: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
🌸 Level 2: 3-4 tasks per month 🌸
APRIL
🌸 Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Read a book where there is a reconciliation: The Animators | Kayla Rae Whitaker | 04.06.26 | Mel and Sharon reconcile
🌸 Tell a Lie Day (April 4) - Read a book where someone tells a lie: Julie Chan Is Dead | Liann Zhang | 04.07.26 | Julie Chan assumes the identity of her dead sister
🌸 Sorry Charlie Day (April 6) - Read a book with a character/author named Charlie: The Charlie Method | Elle Kennedy | 04.09.26 | Charlotte 'Charlie' Kingston
🌸 International Be Kind to Lawyers Day (April 8) - Read a book with a lawyer: Just Some Stupid Love Story | Katelyn Doyle | 04.16.26 | Seth Rubinstein
🌸 Look up at the Sky Day (April 14) – Read a book with the sky on the cover: The Night We Met | Abby Jimenez | 04.05.26
MAY
🌸 Mystery Month - Read a mystery: The Woman in the Library | Sulari Gentill | 05.15.26
🌸 National Police Week - Read a book with a character in law enforcement: Part of Your World | Abby Jimenez | 05.04.26 | Jake is a police officer
🌸 National Fitness Day (May 2) - Read a book where someone works out: A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty | Joshilyn Jackson | 05.13.26 | Liza Slocumb
🌸 Wear Purple for Peace Day (May 16) - Read a book with a purple item on the cover: Waking Up With the Duke | Lorraine Heath | 05.21.26 | Look at her dress!
🌸 Visit Your Relatives Day (May 18) - Read a book where relatives come to town: Family Reunion | Nancy Thayer | 05.25.26 | Eleanor Sunderland's granddaughter Ari comes to live with her for the summer
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)
Old Maid’s Day (June 4) - Read a book where there is a woman still looking for the one:
Ball Point Pen Day (June 10) - Read a book where someone uses a pen:
Smile Power Day (June 15) - Read a book where a character smiles:
National Splurge Day (June 18) - 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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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.
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