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MOST POINTS
Pat - 19
The Adventures - 7
Bethany - 2
Linda C - 11
Amber - 6
Mickslibrarian - 8
Tessa - 6
MOST PAGES
Pat - 6123
The Adventures - 1792
Bethany - 953
Linda C - 3902
Amber - 2161
Mickslibrarian - 2033
Tessa - 2307
1.1 National Read Across America DayRead a book set in any state in the USA. Tell us the state.
The Mind Reels by Fredrik deBoerFinished Reading ~ 3.1.26
Pages ~ 153
Prompt ~ set in Oklahoma (specifically Norman & OKC)
Points this Task ~ 1
Pages this Task ~ 153
1.6 It's on the coverRead a book with some kind of action or movement on the cover (show cover).
Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl by Renée RosenFinished Reading ~ 3.5.26
Pages ~ 432
Prompt ~ Walking 5th Avenue, New York
Points this Task ~ 1
Pages this Task ~ 432
Total Points ~ 2
Total Pages ~ 585
1. 8 (The Adventures's Task) MANGASI read a lot of mangas, so this month, I challenge you to read one manga.
It's a great way to get out of your comfort zone;)
The Girl from the Other Side: Siúil A Rún, Volume 4 - Nagabe - 180 p. - read on 03/05 - 4/5
Point this task: 1
Pages this task: 180
1.10 (Amber's Task) SistersSisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley
Sister's name is Lily
Points: 1
Pages: 370
Total points: 2
Total pages: 677
1.2 Middle Name Pride DayRead a book whose Author using their middle name.
The Reading List by Sara Nisha AdamsFinished Reading ~ 3.10.26
Pages ~ 368
Points this Task ~ 1
Pages this Task ~ 368
Total Points ~ 3
Total Pages ~ 953
**I loved this one!**
1.6 It's on the coverRead a book with some kind of action or movement on the cover (show cover).
The Frozen River – Ariel Lawhon (5 stars) 3/10/26 2023 ME [432] – woman walking on coverPoints this Task - 1
Pages this Task - 432
Total Points - 1
Total Pages - 432
2.3 (Linda C's task) Ides of MarchRead 2 books
1. Julius Caesar was assassinated on this day by Senate conspirators led by his friend Brutus. Read a book that includes an assassination or a betrayal. Tell us which.
Jigsaw by Jonathan KellermanFinished Reading ~ 3.2.26
Pages ~ 256
Prompt ~ Betrayal. Heck betrays his lawyer accomplice in a fraud scheme, and that betrayal becomes the key to unlocking the three murders.
2. He was warned by a seer that "harm would come to Caesar on the Ides of March." Read a book which has the author's first and last name initials in IDES OF MARCH
Women of a Promiscuous Nature by Donna EverhartFinished Reading ~ 3.12.26
Pages ~ 368
Prompt ~ i(D)(E)s
Points this Task ~ 2
Pages this Task ~ 624
Total Points ~ 5
Total Pages ~ 1577
1.1 National Read Across America DayRead a book set in any state in the USA. Tell us the state.
The Housemaid - Freida McFadden - 329 p. - finished reading on 03/11 - 2/5 - set in Long Island, New York.
Point this task: 1
Pages this task: 329
Total points: 2
Total pages: 509
1.1 National Read Across America DayRead a book set in any state in the USA. Tell us the state.
Beach Winds by Grace Greene 03.10.26
Task points 1
Task pages 282
1.3 St. Patrick's Day ColorsRead a book with a predominantly GREEN, GOLD, or WHITE cover (50%+ - show cover).
by Brandon Sanderson 03.14.26Task points 1
Task pages 443
Total points 2
Total pages 725
1.1 National Read Across America DayRead a book set in any state in the USA. Tell us the state.
The Marriage Hex (Celestial Witches, #1) – Sarah Blue (3 stars) 3/13/26 [305] – set in Louisiana
Points this Task - 1
Pages this Task - 305
Total Points - 2
Total Pages - 737
3.2 ~ DECONSTRUCTING MARCH 2026Books published in MARCH of any year are excluded from this task.
1. March 2026 in numbers would be 32026.
Read a book that contains only 3 of these numbers in the page count
The Frederick Sisters Are Living the Dream by Jeannie ZusyFinished Reading ~ 3.14.26
Pages ~ 320
Month Published ~ September
2. Read a book that has all the letters of LION or LAMB in the title. (subtitles excluded)
Loon Point by Carrie ClassonLION ~ (L)(O)o(N) po(I)nt
Finished Reading ~ 3.17.26
Pages ~ 280
Month Published ~ January
3B ~ the word hare, rabbit, or lapin intact in the title
The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes by Anna McPartlinFinished Reading ~ 3.20.26
Pages ~ 368
Month Published ~ May
Points this Task ~ 3
Pages this Task ~ 968
Total Points ~ 8
Total Pages ~ 2545
1.10 (Amber's Task) SistersRead a book where the MC has a sister. Tell us the sister's name.
Dash: Rushing the Play (The Boston Tomcats, #2) – Kayley Loring & Connor Crais (4 stars) 3/21/26 [392] – FMC has sister named Maude
Points this Task - 1
Pages this Task - 392
Total Points - 3
Total Pages - 1129
2.2 March HolidaysRead 2 Books
1. World Flour Day
Read a book where a character bakes something -or- eats something baked. (Tell us was baked)
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley PostonFinished Reading ~ 3.4.26
Pages ~ 336
Prompt ~ James bakes a lemon pie for Clementine
2. World Water Day
Read a book with water on the cover (show cover)
Don’t Forget to Write by Sara Goodman ConfinoFinished Reading ~ 3.21.26
Pages ~ 334
Prompt ~ Atlantic Ocean (New Jersey Shore)
Points this Task ~ 2
Pages this Task ~ 670
Total Points ~ 10
Total Pages ~ 3215
1.4 BUZZWORDRead a book with the word THIS in the title.
No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding by Catherine Mack 03.13.26
Task points 1
Task pages 341
Total points 3
Total pages 1066
1.5 Read the Alphabet: LETTER TRead a book that starts with the Letter T (exclude A, An, or The) -or- Author's FIRST/LAST name begins with the Letter T.
A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas 03.19.26
Task points 1
Task pages 323
Total points 4
Total pages 1389
1.9 (Mickslibrarian's Task) MadnessRead a book where the author's initials can be found in "MADNESS" - must use all initials.
Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston 03.19.26
Task points 1
Task pages 340
Total points 5
Total pages 1729
1.10 (Amber's Task) SistersMy sister's birthday is this month. We are six years in age difference (I'm older) so we didn't always get along as kids, but now that we are grown, I'm so glad I have her.
Read a book where the MC has a sister. Tell us the sister's name.
Spellbound by Georgia Leighton 03.09.26 (joint MC sisters Talia and Briar)
Task points 1
Task pages 432
Total points 6
Total pages 2161
1.9 MadnessEt nos rêves dansent sur la rivière (Terres de France) - Karine Lebert - 432 p. - 03/18 - 3/5
Several parties and dances are described in the book.
Point this task: 1
Pages this task: 432 p.
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1.10 - Sisters
Our Fathers - Rebecca Wait - 261 p. - 5/5 - 03/20
The main character, Tommy, had a sister, Beth. Sad story, but so beautifully written.
Point this task: 1
Pages this task: 261 p.
Total points: 4
Total pages: 1202
5.1 IRELANDRead 5 Books
October, October by Katya BalenFinished Reading ~ 3.5.26
Pages ~ 304
pg 46 ~ ...soil bordered by more gray STONE...
The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra ChandrasekeraFinished Reading ~ 3.8.26
Pages ~ 356
pg 4 ~ ...in the trees that weep over the RIVER...
Anna and the Swallow Man by Gavriel SavitFinished Reading ~ 3.22.26
Pages ~ 240
pg 38 ~ ...are like the men who try to bake BREAD without the help of yeast...
Pony by R.J. PalacioFinished Reading ~ 3.22.26
Pages ~ 304
pg 14 ~ ...a tangle of ANCIENT trees encircles by dense ironwoods...
Magpie by Georgia HillFinished Reading ~ 3.23.26
Pages ~ 328
pg 141 ~ ...the restaurant had turned the MUSIC off...
Points this Task ~ 5
Pages this Task ~ 1532
Total Points ~ 15
Total Pages ~ 4747
1.10 (Amber's Task) SistersRead a book where the MC has a sister. Tell us the sister's name
Family Drama by Rebecca FallonFinished Reading ~ 3.24.26
Pages ~ 320
Prompt ~ MC Sebastian has a sister, Viola (also a MC).
Points this Task ~ 1
Pages this Task ~ 320
Total Points ~ 16
Total Pages ~ 5067
This one was pretty dull. I almost DNF'd it, but I kept hoping it would get better. It didn't.
2.4 (Linda C's task) Women's History Month - Read 2 Books that celebrate women in history. Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen 3/10/2026 233 p.
AND
Born Criminal: Matilda Joslyn Gage, Radical Suffragist by Angelica Shirley Carpenter 3/25/2026 272 p.
Task Points: 2
Task Pages: 505
Total Points: 2
Total Pages: 505
1.9 (Mickslibrarian's Task) Madness Read a book where the author's initials can be found in "MADNESS" - must use all initials.
Crack in the Code! by Nick Eliopulos 3/10/2026 144 p.
Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 144
Total Points: 3
Total Pages: 649
1.6 It's on the cover - Read a book with some kind of action or movement on the cover (show cover). 
Kenny & the Book of Beasts by Tony DiTerlizzi 3/9/2026 224 p. (driving a car)Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 224
Total Points: 4
Total Pages: 873
1.5 Read the Alphabet: LETTER T - Read a book that starts with the Letter T (exclude A, An, or The). To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn 3/8/2026 372 p.
Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 372
Total Points: 5
Total Pages: 1245
3.1 ~ IT'S FINALLY HERE!1. The longest book on your list
The Best Way to Bury Your Husband by Alexia CasaleFinished Reading ~ 3.26.26
Pages ~ 400
2. The book with the warmest colored cover.
Warm colors are defined as red, orange, and yellow shades.
Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J. PearceFinished Reading ~ 3.2.26
Pages ~ 288
3. A book that has NATURE on its MPG.
Crow Talk by Eileen GarvinFinished Reading ~ 3.16.26
Pages ~ 368
Points this Task ~ 3
Pages this Task ~ 1056
Total Points ~ 19
Total Pages ~ 6123
That's it for me this month! I see my orthopedic surgeon on Monday, and hopefully I'll be on my horse by Tuesday! I've loved my past two months of reading, but I'm ready to get back to my "real" life! Thanks for the great inspiration prompts!
5.1 IRELANDRead 5 Books
Irish BREAD
Celine: A novelCeline – Peter Heller (4 stars) 3/29/26 2017 [334] p. 243 “I’m just making bread.”
Blarney STONE
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women – Lisa See (5 stars) 3/17/26 [343] – p.25 “The boatman steers the sampan to a stone dock, …”
IRISH/WHISKEY
Hideaway – Nora Roberts (4 stars) 3/5/26 [528] – p.241 “Too much Irish in me not to pay attention to dreams.”
High CLIFF(S)
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow – Gabrielle Zevin (4 stars) 3/27/26 [399] – p.341 “I’m told it’s on a high cliff, by the water, she said.”
ANCIENT/CASTLE(S)
Mist and Magic (Death Before Dragons, #0.5) – Lindsay Buroker (4 stars) 3/22/26 [153] – p.89 “There aren’t any castles in Bellingham.”
Points this Task - 5
Pages this Task - 1757
Total Points - 8
Total Pages - 2886
TESSATask 1.4: BUZZWORD 'THIS' in title
I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive ✔ – 26Mar26 - 256 pg
THIS TASK
points earned - 1
pages read - 256 pg
Total points to date - 1
Total pages to date - 256 pg
TESSATask 1.6: IT'S ON THE COVER - "action / movement" on cover
✔ – 10Mar26 - 432 pTHIS TASK
points earned - 1
pages read - 432 pg
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Task 1.2: MIDDLE NAME PRIDE DAY Author uses a middle name
Inger Ash Wolfe / The Calling ✔ – 19Mar26 - 419 pg
THIS TASK
points earned - 1
pages read - 419 pg
Total points to date - 3
Total pages to date - 1107 pg
TESSATask 1.1: NATIONAL READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY - Book set in a state of the USA
New York - If Beale Street Could Talk ✔ – 20Mar26 - 224 pg
THIS TASK
points earned - 1
pages read - 224 pg
Total points to date - 4
Total pages read to date - 1331 pg
TESSATask 2.2: MARCH HOLIDAYS
World Flour Day - They bake a fruitcake for Christmas celebration. (They also eat "biscuits" - aka cookies.) - Tomb of the Golden Bird ✔ – 28Mar26 - 576 pg
World Water Day - Water on the COVER -
✔ – 02Mar26 - 400 pgTHIS TASK
Points earned - 2
Pages read - 976 pg
Total points this month - 6
Total pages read this month - 2307 pg
2.5 DIVE INTO NON FICTION - Read two non fiction books ;)The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green 3/16/2026 304 p.
AND
Is It Real? The Loch Ness Monster by Candace Fleming 3/31/2026 160 p.
Task Points: 2
Task Pages: 464
Total Points: 7
Total Pages: 1709
3.2 ~ DECONSTRUCTING MARCH 2026Books published in MARCH of any year are excluded from this task.
1. March 2026 in numbers would be 32026.
Read a book that contains only 3 of these numbers in the page count OR publication year.
Thomas Mcknight's Arcadia by Francesco Colonna - 192 p. - published on 01/01/2006 (206) - 3/5 - 03/31
2. Read a book that has all the letters of LION or LAMB in the title. (subtitles excluded)
Magus of the Library, Vol. 4 by Mitsu Izumi - LAMB in title - pub on 06/05/20 - 4/5 - 03/04 - 240 p.
3B ~ the word hare, rabbit, or lapin intact in the title
L'impossible retour by Amélie Nothomb - 158 p. - 03/13 - pub on 08/21/24 - 2/5
p. 131 : "Voir des lapins à Tokyo, ça ne te tente pas ?"
Points this Task ~ 3
Pages this Task ~ 590
Total Points ~ 7
Total Pages ~ 1792
1.8 MANGA - I read a lot of mangas, so this month, I challenge you to read one manga. It's a great way to get out of your comfort zone ;) Jane Eyre by Stacy King 3/31/2026 324 p.
Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 324
Total Points: 8
Total Pages: 2033
3.1 (Pat's Task) IT'S FINALLY HERE !Read 3 Books
Select one of your TBR lists and read 3 books from it. – Selected my UP-NEXT list of 20 books
1. The longest book on your list
The Blood Trials – N. E. Davenport (2 stars) 3/31/26 2022 [457] – 457 pages
2. The book with the warmest colored cover.
Warm colors are defined as red, orange, and yellow shades
The Maid (Moll the Maid, #1) – Nita Prose (4stars) 3/23/26 2022 [336] – red cover
3. A book that has NATURE on its MPG.
The Blue Jay's Dance: A Memoir of Early Motherhood – Louise Erdrich (3 stars) 3/30/26 1995 [223]
– MPG Nature
Points this Task - 3
Pages this Task - 1016
Total Points - 11
Total Pages - 3902
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