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Reading The Seasons - Summer 2023
Mod
Anne FINISHED - 35 pts.
Carol FINISHED - 72 pts.
Catsalive FINISHED - 34 pts.
Christene Paula✨
Christina (AKA Babbling)
Ferenc FINISHED - 34 pts.
Frankie FINISHED - 59 pts.
Genevieve FINISHED - 41 pts.
Grace FINISHED - 67 pts.
Hina ♡ FINISHED - 12 pts.
Jenn FINISHED - 40 pts.
JoAnne FINISHED - 42 pts.
JoAnne - Mod FINISHED - 90 pts.
Katelyn FINISHED - 31 pts.
Kendra FINISHED - 93 pts.
Marla
Mary-Megan FINISHED - 40 pts.
Mave
Melissa A FINISHED - 168 pts.
Nell FINISHED - 18 pts.
Olivermagnus FINISHED - 51 pts.
Shash FINISHED - 91 pts.
Suzanne
Tabatha (tab.talks.books)
Tari FINISHED - 45 pts.
Vanessa FINISHED - 35 pts.
Vanessa - Msg 35 FINISHED - 32 pts.
Viki
Mod
Duration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
Read: 90/31+
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
1 - The Summer of No Attachments Lori Foster 8/1/23
1 - Summer Love Lara Alspaugh 8/4/23
1 - Sea Glass Summer Miranda Liasson 8/16/23
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
1 - The Girl Upstairs Grace Harper 8/2/23
3 -
Saving Jake Sharon Sala 8/8/233. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
1 - Hitching the Cowboy Kennedy Fox 7/5/23
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
3 -
The Lake Season Hannah McKinnon 7/3/233 -
Summer on Mirror Lake JoAnn Ross 7/20/235. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
1 - A Moment Like You Claudia Y. Burgoa 7/25/23
1 - As We Are Claudia Y. Burgoa 7/27/23
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
1 - Taming Him Kennedy Fox 6/26/23
3 -
Dancing by the Moonlight Angie Ellington 7/2/231 - The Five-Star Weekend Elin Hilderbrand 7/10/23
1 - New Beginnings at Sandpiper Inn Ella Morgan 8/3/23
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
1 - Chasing Him Kennedy Fox 6/28/23
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
1 - The Lakeside Inn Leeanna Morgan 7/22/23
1 - The Happiness Plan Susan Mallery 8/25/23
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
1 - Set on Lake Tahoe The Sweetheart List Jill Shalvis 6/22/23
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
1 - Truly You Claudia Y. Burgoa 6/25/23
1 - Home with You Claudia Y. Burgoa 7/6/23
1 - Here With You Claudia Y. Burgoa 7/7/23
1 - Identity Nora Roberts 7/12/23
1 - Be Careful, It's My Heart Kait Nolan 7/13/23
1 - The Birthday List Devney Perry 7/16/23
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
1 - Letters to Molly Devney Perry 7/17/23
1 - Somebody to Love Sharon Sala 8/6/23
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
1 - Nydia drives from the island into Seattle to visit her father every week. Finally You Claudia Y. Burgoa 6/23/23
3 -
A Turn In The Road Debbie Macomber 7/31/231 - Road Trip Collide with Me Claudia Y. Burgoa 8/21/23
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
1 - BOTH The Deepest of Secrets Kelley Armstrong 8/20/23
1 - BOTH Murder at Haven's Rock Kelley Armstrong 8/21/23
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
1 - The Way Back to You Sharon Sala 6/29/23
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
1 - Perfect Together Kristen Ashley 6/26/23
1 - Needing Him Kennedy Fox 6/27/23
1 - Just For This Moment Kait Nolan 7/14/23
1 - Jasper Vale Devney Perry 7/16/23
1 - Once Upon a Wedding JoAnn Ross 7/21/23
1 - The Best of Me Sharon Sala 8/6/23
1 - I'll Stand By You Sharon Sala 8/7/23
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
1 -
To Get Me to You Kait Nolan 7/9/231 -
Indigo Ridge Devney Perry 7/14/231 -
Juniper Hill Devney Perry 7/15/231 -
Gypsy King Devney Perry 7/18/231 -
Fallen Jester Devney Perry 8/24/2318. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
1 - Romance Perfectly You Claudia Y. Burgoa 6/24/23
1 - Romance Loved You Once Claudia Y. Burgoa 7/24/23
1 - Romance Defying Our Forever Claudia Y. Burgoa 7/26/23
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
1 - Riven Knight Devney Perry 7/19/23
1 - Stone Princess Devney Perry 7/20/23
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
1- Published August 2, 2022 Always You Claudia Y. Burgoa 6/24/23
1 - published September 18, 2018 Keeping Him Kennedy Fox 6/29/23
1 - published June 25, 2019 A Rainbow Above Us Sharon Sala 6/30/23
3 - published June 27, 2023 The Beach at Summerly Beatriz Williams 7/4/23
1 - published September 26, 2018 You Were Meant For Me Kait Nolan 7/8/23
1 - published July 17, 2014 Once Upon A Coffee Kait Nolan 7/8/23
1 - published August 14, 2015 Know Me Well Kait Nolan 7/11/23
3 - published July 11, 2023 The Summer of Songbirds Kristy Woodson Harvey 7/29/23
1 - published September 7, 2021 Yours to Keep Claudia Y. Burgoa 7/30/23
1 - published August 1, 2020 Once in a Blue Moon Sharon Sala 8/5/23
3 - Published August 10, 2023 His Heart Renewed Cynthia Herron 8/13/23
3 - published August 1, 2023 At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities Heather Webber 8/14/23
3 - published July 11, 2023 The Summer of Second Chances Miranda Liasson 8/17/23
3 - published July 11, 2023 1001 Dark Nights: The Dandelion Diary Devney Perry 8/18/23
3 - published August 15, 2023 Not My Kind of Hero Pippa Grant 8/19/23
3 - published July 11, 2023 An Evil Heart Linda Castillo 8/23/23
Reading The Seasons - SummerDuration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
~Level~
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
43/43 = 59pts. Completed. Finished
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.1pt.
One Summer Day-Heather B. Moore 7/18/23
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover). 3pts.
Forever in Cape May-Jennifer Probst 7/08/23
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.1pt.+1pt.+1pt.+1pt.+1pt.+1pt.+1pt.+1pt.=8pts.
Cynthia Eden-Frozen in Ice 6/24/23
Carmen Amato-Cliff Diver 7/01/23
Elsie Silver-Reckless 7/02/23
Charly Cox-The Toybox 7/03/23
Adriana Locke-Flaunt 7/08/23
Isabella Maldonado-A Killer’s Game 7/12/23
Lisa Regan-Hush Little Girl 7/19/23
Corinne Michaels-Forbidden Hearts 8/10/23
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake 1pt.+1pt.=2pts.
The Girl and the Cursed Lake-A.J. Rivers 7/09/23
The Girl and the Unlucky 13-A.J. Rivers 8/06/23
OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).1pt.+1pt.+1pt.+1pt.+1pt.+1pt.+1pt.+1pt.+3pts.=11pts.
Storm's Justice-Mary Stone 6/23/23
Bite Force-J.A. Konrath 7/07/23
Girl Nine: Gone-Molly Black 7/16/23
Stipulations and Complications-Becki Willis 7/22/23
The Time in Between-Kristen Ashley 7/23/23
Special Kind of Twisted-Lani Lynn Vale 8/09/23
Her Deadly Touch-Lisa Regan 8/10/23
Almost Perfect-Delaney Diamond 8/13/23
Too Pretty to Die-Willow Rose 8/18/23
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
14. Canada Day - July 1st. 1pt.+1pt.=2pts.
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR
by a Canadian author.
Natasha Madison-Made for Romeo 8/01/23
Toni Anderson-Cold Wicked Lies 8/17/23
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).1pt.+1pt.+1pt.+1pt.+1pt.+1pt.=6pts.
Montana:The Crying Season-D.K. Hood 6/23/23
Massachusetts:Sign of the Maker-Brian Shea 6/25/23
Georgia:Blindsighted-Karin Slaughter 6/26/23
Virginia:Things We Hide from the Light-Lucy Score 7/15/23
California:Little Girls Sleeping-Jennifer Chase 8/11/23
West Virginia:Her Deadly Homecoming-Tony Urban 8/16/23
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.1pt.
Fool for You-Kelly Elliott 6/25/23
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.1pt.+1pt.+1pt.=3pts.
Mystery:The Girl in the Ground-Stacy Green 7/13/23
Multicultural:Here to Stay-Adriana Herrera 7/22/23
Suspense:Shamrock-Janie Crouch 8/12/23
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).1pt.+1pt.+1pt.+1pt.=4pts.
Silent Threat-Dana Marton 6/24/23
The Unlucky Girl-Elle Gray 7/07/23
Midnight Valentine-J.T. Geissinger 7/16/23
Reckless: The Legacy Begins-Kathryn C. Kelly 8/05/23
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.3pts.+3pts.+3pts.+3pts.+3pts.+3pts.=18pts.
6/22/23:Agony to Ashes-Autumn Jones Lake 6/22/23
6/26/23:Rumi: The Hawthornes-Nicole Jacquelyn 7/08/23
8/01/23:Glimmers of You-Catherine Cowles 8/01/23
6/23/23:Hurricane After Dark-Marie Force 8/05/23
6/27/23:I'll Just Date Myself-Lani Lynn Vale 8/09/23
7/25/23:You Can Die-Rebecca Zanetti 8/17/23
Reading The Seasons - SummerDuration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
Read:
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Ex. Mystery begins with M.
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023
Reading The Seasons - SummerDuration: June 21st, 2023 - Sept. 22nd, 2023
~Levels~
Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
93/31
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
1 point: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - July 25th
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
3 points: The Lemon Sisters by Jill Shalvis - Aug. 12th
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
1 point: Always on My Mind by Jill Shalvis - June 24th
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
1 point: For the Throne by Hannah F. Whitten - Aug. 26th
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
1 point: The Forever Girl by Jill Shalvis - July 17th
S'mores - pg. 90
1 point: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews - July 30th
Corn on the cob - pg. 62
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
1 point: Lore Olympus: Volume Four by Rachel Smythe - June 22nd
1 point: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - June 29th
1 point: Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening by Marjorie M. Liu - July 30th
1 point: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews - Aug. 6th
1 point: Magic Mourns by Ilona Andrews - Aug. 10th
1 point: Magic Steals by Ilona Andrews - Sept. 3rd
1 point: Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews - Sept. 18th
1 point: Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears by Michael Schulman - Sept. 21st
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
1 point: Honor and Shadows by Jessie Mihalik - July 4th
1 point: Invisible Kingdom, Vol. 1: Walking the Path by G. Willow Wilson - July 23rd
3 points: Beach Read by Emily Henry - July 27th
3 points: Almost Just Friends by Jill Shalvis - Sept. 12th
1 point: Golden Girl by Reem Faruqi - Sept. 15th
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
1 point: Dusk or Dark or Dawn or Day by Seanan McGuire - July 13th
1 point: Sounds Like Titanic: A Memoir by Jessica Chiccehitto Hindman - Aug. 3rd
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
1 point: A Blanket of Butterflies by Richard Van Camp - July 26th
Both
1 point: As I Enfold You in Petals by Richard Van Camp - July 28th
Both
1 point: The Moon of Letting Go: and Other Stories by Richard Van Camp - Aug. 7th
Both
1 point: The Bootlegger Blues by Drew Hayden Taylor - Sept. 10th
Both
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
1 point: Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood - July 21st
1 point: Love for Beginners by Jill Shalvis - July 24th
1 point Magic Dreams by Ilona Andrews - Aug. 12th
1 point: Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews - Sept. 5th
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
1 point: Psyche and Eros by Luna McNamara - Aug. 2nd
1 point: Monstress, Vol. 4: The Chosen by Marjorie M. Liu - Aug. 9th
1 point: Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews - Sept. 16th
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
1 point: Fence, Vol. 2 by C.S. Pacat - June 23rd
Sports
1 point: After Dead: What Came Next in the World of Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris - July 5th
Urban Fantasy
1 point: Witch King by Martha Wells - July 7th
Speculative Fiction
1 point: She Memes Well by Quinta Brunson - July 10th
Memoir
1 point: Capture the Sun by Jessie Mihalik - July 13th
Scifi
1 point: Jellyfish Age Backwards: Nature's Secrets to Longevity by Nicklas Brendborg - July 22nd
Science
1 point: Invisible Kingdom, Vol. 2: Edge of Everything by G. Willow Wilson - Aug. 1st
Scifi
1 point: For the Wolf by Hannah F. Whitten - Aug. 19th
Retelling
1 point: But Have You Read the Book?: 52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films by Kristen Lopez - Aug. 23rd
Entertainment
1 point: The Fresh Prince Project: How the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Remixed America by Chris Palmer - Aug. 24th
Entertainment
1 point: Wannabe: Reckonings with the Pop Culture That Shapes Me by Aisha Harris - Aug. 26th
Memoir
1 point: Kin by Holly Black - Sept. 9th
Urban Fantasy
1 point: Kith by Holly Black - Sept. 9th
Urban Fantasy
1 point: Kind by Holly Black - Sept. 10th
Urban Fantasy
1 point: Longbourn by Jo Baker - Sept. 12th
Retelling
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
1 point: An Unexpected Kind of Love by Hayden Stone - June 27th
1 point: Eclipse the Moon by Jessie Mihalik - July 3rd
1 point: Sera and the Royal Stars Vol. 2 by Jon Tsuei - July 11th
1 point: Untethered Sky by Fonda Lee - July 14th
1 point: Monstress, Vol. 2: The Blood by Marjorie M. Liu - July 31st
1 point: Monstress, Vol. 3: Haven by Marjorie M. Liu - Aug. 4th
1 point: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews - Aug. 10th
1 point: Monstress, Vol. 5: Warchild by Marjorie M. Liu - Aug. 16th
1 point: Small Magics by Ilona Andrews - Aug. 23rd
1 point: Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews - Aug. 28th
1 point: Swing by Kwame Alexander & Mary Rand Hess - Sept. 12th
1 point: Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk - Sept. 14th
1 point: Monstress, Vol. 7: Devourer by Marjorie M. Liu - Sept. 14th
1 point: Solo by Kwame Alexander & Mary Rand Hess - Sept. 17th
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
1 point: Fence, Vol. 3 by C.S. Pacat - June 26th
Aug. 20th, 2019
1 point: Fence, Vol. 4: Rivals by C.S. Pacat - June 30th
June 30th, 2020
1 point: Fence, Vol. 5: Rise by C.S. Pacat - July 3rd
Aug. 10th, 2022
1 point: The Old Woman with the Knife by Gu Byeong-mo - July 19th
July 19th, 2013
1 point: Highly Irregular: Why Tough, Through, and Dough Don't Rhyme—And Other Oddities of the English Language by Arika Okrent - July 27th
July 1st, 2021
1 point: Naming Jack the Ripper by Russell Edwards - Aug. 14th
Sept. 9th, 2014
3 points: Wild Cards: Now and Then by Carrie Vaughn - Aug. 18th
July 25th, 2023
3 points: Between Us by Mhairi McFarlane - Aug. 28th
Aug. 8th, 2023
1 point: Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews - Aug. 31st
July 31st, 2012
1 point: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews - Sept. 2nd
July 30th, 2013
1 point: Monstress, Vol. 6: The Vow by Marjorie M. Liu - Sept. 4th
Sept. 14th, 2021
3 points: Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo - Sept. 7th
Aug. 1st, 2023
1 point: Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews - Sept. 8th
Aug. 4th, 20215
3 points: Sleep No More by Seanan McGuire - Sept. 10th
Sept. 5th, 2023
3 points: Freaks, Gleeks, and Dawson's Creek: How Seven Teen Shows Transformed Television by Thea Glassman Sept. 13th
June 27th, 2023
1 point: The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor by Shaenon K. Garrity - Sept. 19th
July 20th, 2021
Reading The Seasons - SummerDuration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
Completed: 67
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL- Fault-Amy Ellis 7/6
Love That Dog-Sharon Creech ⅞
Hate That Cat-Sharon Creech 7/13
Kenzie And The Guy Next Door-R. Linda 7/16
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The)- - Black Girl Magic-Mahogany L. Browne 6/24
I Married a Mob Boss-Shandi Boyes 6/25,
Gokuraku-gai sanbandori no ken-Yuto Sano 6/30
The Baby Shift: Kansas-Becca Fanning 7/5
Tower of God T04-S.I.U 7/7
Breakable Things: Poetry and Prose-Katie Wismer 7/8
Ink Blots-K.A. Ralston 7/10
Grey Matters: Poems About Mental Health and Healing-Kristen Costello 7/25
Teardrop In My Eye-Ian Robertson 7/28
Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 6-Kafka Asagiri 8/25
Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 7-Kafka Asagiri 9/2
Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 8-Kafka Asagiri 9/2
Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 9-Kafka Asagiri 9/8
The Beginning After the End, Vol. 1-TurtleMe 9/14
The Beginning After the End, Vol. 2-TurtleMe 9/14
The Girl from the Other Side-Nagabe 8/23
The Girl from the Other Side: Siúil, A Rún, Vol. 2-Nagabe 8/24
The Girl from the Other Side: Siúil, A Rún, Vol. 3-Nagabe 8/24
The Girl from the Other Side: Siúil A Rún, Volume 4-Nagabe 9/15
The Girl from the Other Side: Siúil A Rún, Volume 5-Nagabe 9/15
The Girl from the Other Side: Siúil, A Rún, Vol. 6-Nagabe 9/19
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover)-
No. 5, Vol. 1-Taiyo Matsumoto 8/2 (BONUS)14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover)-
Basilisk Vol. 2-Cullen Bunn 8/11 (BONUS)16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER- - The Experiment-Lexi C. Foss 6/21 (Romance),
X-Clan The Origin-Lexi C. Foss 6/25 (Romance),
Saving Ella-Kirsty Dallas 6/25 (Romance),
Winter's Arrow-Lexi C. Foss 7/4 (Romance),
Bariloche Sector-Lexi C. Foss 7/18 (Romance),
Keeping You-Aurora Rose Reynolds 7/19 (Romance),
The Wrong/Right Man-Aurora Rose Reynolds 7/19 (Romance),
Playing for Keeps-Kendall Ryan 7/19 (Romance),
Crossed Fates-Lexi C. Foss 7/24 (Romance),
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The)- Until Willow-Aurora Rose Reynolds 7/16
Until Ellory-Elle Jefferson 7/25
Scary Hot-K.D. Robichaux 7/26
Solo Leveling, Vol. 1-Chugong 8/17
Solo Leveling, Vol. 2-Chugong 8/19
Solo Leveling, Vol. 3-Chugong 8/20
Solo Leveling, Vol. 4-Chugong 8/20
Solo Leveling, Vol. 5-Chugong 9/4
The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 24-Nakaba Suzuki 9/5
The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 25-Nakaba Suzuki 9/10 The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 26-Nakaba Suzuki 9/11
The Seven Deadly Sins Vol. 27-Nakaba Suzuki 9/12
The Seven Deadly Sins Vol. 28-Nakaba Suzuki 9/13
The Seven Deadly Sins Vol. 29-Nakaba Suzuki 9/13
The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 30-Nakaba Suzuki 9/14
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Sink or Swim: Wolf Girl 9-Anh Do 7/17 (July 2023) (BONUS)
Before We Fall-Aurora Rose Reynolds 8/11 (June 30 2023) (BONUS)
Don't hurry to tomorrow-Jennae Cecelia 8/14 (July 2023) (BONUS)
The Beginning After the End, Vol. 3-TurtleMe 9/17 (July 2023) (BONUS)
Reading The Seasons - SummerJune 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
35/31+
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
1-A Murder of Aspic Proportions Amy Lillard 6/23/23
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
1-Festival-Murder Is a Piece of Cake V.M. Burns 6/22/23
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
2-
Reagan Davis 6/27/237. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
1-Corn on the cob-Mirrored in Murder Donna Clancy 7/6/23
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
1-MA-Fatal Fudge Swirl Meri Allen 6/25/23
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
1-Body in the Boathouse Mel Morgan 6/24/23
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
1-Lake Basil-The Cannelloni Corpse Rosie A. Point 622/23
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
1-Starboard Secrets Hope Callaghan 7/7/23
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
Show and Sell Summer Prescott 6/29/23
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
2-
Summer Prescott 8/14/2314. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
1-Set in Canadian Rockies-Stitched in Suspicion Liz Turner 7/3/23
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
1-With Option to Kill Catherine Bruns 7/5/23
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
1-Parker & Mari-Every Dog Has His Day Janice Thompson 7/1/23
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
1-Title in blue Murder by the Bay Tonya Kappes 6/28/23
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
1-Mystery Key Lime Crime Cassie Rivers 7/3/23
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
1-M-Macadamia Fudge Murder Laura Pauling 6/28/23
1-S-The Steaks Are High Judi Lynn 7/19/23
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
2 Death Steals the Spotlight T.C. LoTempio 6/26/23 pub 6/27/23
2 Murder at the Café Sydney Tate 6/30/23 pub 7/2/23
2 Once Upon a Mystery Kathi Daley 6/30/23 pub 6/27/23
2 Take the Honey and Run Jennie Marts 7/16/23 pub 7/18/23
2 A Fatal Groove Olivia Blacke 7/17/23 pub 7/25/23
2-Mischief Nights Are Murder Libby Klein 7/21/23 pub 7/25/23
2-Pink Lemonade Cake Murder Joanne Fluke 7/22/23 pub 7/25/23
2-Murder at a Cape Bookstore Maddie Day 8/25/23 pub 8/22/23
Mod
Reading The Seasons - SummerDuration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
Points: 34
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
Summer of Hopes and Dreams by Sue McDonagh 11/7 3.5★
The Summer Seekers by Sarah Morgan 20/7 4★
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
A Stone’s Throw Away by Karly Lane 27/6 3.5★
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
The Boardwalk Bookshop by Susan Mallery 2/7 2★
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid 16/7 3.5★
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
by Bill Bryson 13/7 4★7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out by Ryan Love 8/7 3★
Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie 20/7 4★
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
The Cold Dish by Craig Johnson 5/7 3.5★
The Barrakee Mystery by Arthur W. Upfield 9/7 3.5★
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
The Wagered Heart by Rhonda Woodward 17/7 2★
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling 24/6 3★
Bloodtree River by Sarah Barrie 10/7 4★
Trip of a Lifetime by Liz Byrski 17/7 3.5★
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live - Lennart, Stockholm to Eksjo
The Laughing Policeman by Maj Sjöwall,Per Wahlöö 25/6 4★
Time After Time by Karly Lane 15/7 3.5★
OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
And a Dog Called Fig by Helen Humphreys 18/7 3.5★
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
Old Gang of Mine by Richard F. West 1/7 3.5★
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle by Jennifer Ryan 18/7 4.5★
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue
by Melissa Lynn Jones 29/6 2★18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Ex. Mystery begins with M.
Six Feet Under by Dorothy Simpson 26/6 3★ - mystery
Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer 30/6 5★ - romance
Duck à l'Orange for Breakfast by Karina May 4/7 3.5★ - romance
Cotillion by Georgette Heyer 6/7 5★ - romance
All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata 7/7 3★ - music
The Jilting of Baron Pelham by June Calvin 9/7 2★ - romance
Your Obedient Servant by Elsie Gage 14/7 1.5★ - romance
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
The Skeptical Heart by Teresa DesJardien 29/6 2★
Murder at the Dolphin Hotel by Helena Dixon 3/7 3★
Eat Move Sleep by Tom Rath 3/7 1★
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling 22/6 3★ - 16 July
Book Lust by Nancy Pearl 7/7 3★ - 12 August
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Reading The Seasons - SummerDuration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
Read: 35
COMPLETED
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
Summer Rental by Mary Kay Andrews 7/7/2023
Ellis and Ty sit on the porch of Ty's apartment above the garage.
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
Big Trouble on Sullivan's Island by Susan M Boyer 7/20/2023
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
The Liz Taylor Ring by Brenda Janowitz 6/26/2023
Aloha Betrayed by Jessica Fletcher/ Donald Bain 8/17/2023
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
Chamomile Mourning by Laura Childs 7/9/2023
The Cuban Heiress by Chanel Cleeton 7/21/2023
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
Killer Smile by Lisa Scottoline 8/5/2023 (Amadeo Brandolini goes fishing.)
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
By Book or By Crook by Eva Gates 8/10/2023
Collin was a fisherman in college.
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
The Great Pretenders by Laura Kalpakian 8/13/2023
Roxanne (or Thelma) has to drive to Corvino to pick pick up revised scripts.
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
Just Murdered by Elaine Viets 7/23/2023
Desiree and Luke wed.
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
A Vintage Vacation by Maddy Please 7/13/2023 Romance
Swift Edge by Laura DiSilverio 7/13/2023 mystery
Dying to Call You by Elaine Viets 7/15/2023 mystery
Batten Down the Belfry by Diane Kelly 7/19/2023 mystery
Vinyl Resting Place by Olivia Blacke 7/26/2023 mystery
An American Caddie in St. Andrews: Growing Up, Girls, and Looping on the Old Course by Oliver Horowitz 7/30/2023 memoir
Haunt Couture and Ghosts Galore by Rose Pressley 8/12/2023 mystery
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz 7/6/2023
Murder Before Evensong by Rev. Richard Coles 8/4/2023
Murder with Reservations by Elaine Viets 8/15/2023
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Three Sisters by O J Mullen 8/21/2023
Pub'd 7/26/2023
FINISHED!!! Reading The Seasons - SummeDuration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
Object: The aim of the challenge is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter. A special badge is given to the winner.
~Levels~
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
TOTAL POINTS: 168
PART ONE: 65
PART TWO: 103
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun (2)
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
Summer at Tiffany Marjorie Hart 07/01/23
Summer Island Kristin Hannah 07/28/23
2. Sit on a porch swing. (2)
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
Helped by Ava (Stargazer Springs Ranch 3) Remi Carrington (p. 219 “. . . see Ava sitting on the porch . . .”) 08/08/23
Oh, Fudge! (Candy-Coated Mystery 5) Nancy CoCo (p. 67 “. . . I sat on the freaky porch swing . . .”) 08/17/23
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover). (3)
A Midsummer Night's Fudge (Candy-Coated Mystery 10) Nancy CoCo (p. 127 “. . . sat down on the porch swing . . .”) 08/22/23
3. Watch a movie outdoors. (1)
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
Tom Lake Ann Patchett (p. 190) 09/01/23
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock. (5)
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
Yarn to Go (A Yarn Retreat Mystery) Betty Hechtman (Casey and Lucinda sit on a bench on the boardwalk) 07/01/23
Silence of the Lamb's Wool (Casey has to take a boardwalk to the beach) 07/09/23
Gone with the Wool (A Yarn Retreat 4) Betty Hechtman (Casey and Sammy walk on the boardwalk) 07/13/23
A Tangled Yarn (A Yarn Retreat Mystery 5) Betty Hechtman (p. 171 walk along the boardwalk) 07/19/23
Inherit the Wool (Yarn Retreat Mystery 6) Betty Hechtman 08/01/23
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover). (3)
Wound Up in Murder (A Yarn Retreat Mystery 3) Betty Hechtman
07/10/23 5. Win a prize at the fair. (4)
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival
A Matter of Hive and Death (An Oregon Honeycomb Mystery 2) Nancy CoCo (the main characters attend the McMinnville UFO Festival) 08/06/23
Fudge Bites (Candy-Coated Mystery 7) Nancy CoCo (Art Festival) 08/21/23
Love in the Alaskan Wilds (Wild Coast 2.5) Jennifer Snow (Selena Festival with parade) 08/26/23
The Girls in the Garden Lisa Jewell(there is a summer Fair) 09/07/23
or a trip to an amusement park. (2)
Wonderland Jennifer Hillier (Set at an amusement park) 08/09/23
Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus (Life of a Cactus 2) Dusti Bowling (set at an amusement park) 08/16/23
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach. (5)
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
Cassandra in Reverse Holly Smale (Cassandra and her sister go to Cornwall) 06/22/23
Coffee in the Canal (Maile Spencer Honolulu Tour Guide 3) Kay Hadashi 07/09/23
Beach View Lane (Crown Island 1) Jan Moran 08/02/23
Honey of a Hurricane (Maile Spencer Honolulu Tour Guide 5) Kay Hadashi 08/02/23
A Town Like Alice Nevil Shute 08/15/23
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover). (21)
Dead at Diamond Head (Maile Spencer Honolulu Tour Guide 4) Kay Hadashi
07/37/23 Tear Down and Die (Cara Mia Delgatto 1) Joanna Campbell Slan
08/10/23Kicked to the Curb (Cara Mia Delgatto 2) Joanna Campbell Slan
08/13/23 Second Chance Alaska (Wild Coast 3) Jennifer Snow
08/26/23 Mary Jane Jessica Anya Blau
09/02/23 All Washed Up (Cara Mia Delgatto 3) Joanna Campbell Slan
09/11/23Cast Away (Cara Mia Delgatto 4) Joanna Campbell Slan
09/11/237. Eat a summer food. (1)
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
Icebreaker (Maple Hills 1) Hannah Grace (p. 272) 07/21/23
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social. (5)
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
Only Skein Deep (Knitting Mystery 15) Maggie Sefton 06/21/23
Mastering the Art of French Murder (An American in Paris 1) Colleen Cambridge 07/04/23
A Quitter's Paradise Elysha Chang 06/17/23
The Celebrants Steven Rowley 08/16/23
Beautiful World, Where Are You Sally Rooney 08/25/23
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing. (4)
Murder at the Playhouse (Miss Kitty Underhay Mystery 3) Helena Dixon (p. 151) 08/27/23
Two Words I'd Never Say Again (Never Say Never 3) Remi Carrington (p. 119) 09/06/23
Make Me Wilder (Wilder Adventures 1) Serena Bell (One if the adventures is a fishing trip) 09/12/23
Walk on the Wilder Side (Wilder Adventures 2) Serena Bell (Brody takes Rachel fishing) 09/15/23
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover). (3)
Canoeing in the Wilderness Henry David Thoreau
(Thoreau and his companions are living off the land and river ways - they fish almost daily) 06/23/23 10. Swim in a lake. (4)
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
Yours Truly (Part of Your World 2) Abby Jimenez (the wedding and reception was held at the lake) 07/14/23
Famous for a Living Melissa Ferguson (set on a lake and did a polar bear swim) 08/03/23
All You Need is Fudge (Candy-Coated Mystery 4) Nancy CoCo (set on lake and there is a yacht race) 08/04/23
Payback's a Witch (The Witches of Thistle Grove 1) Lana Harper 09/05/23
PART TWO: 10311. Buy a big sun hat. (16)
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
The Nigerwife Vanessa Walters 07/03/23
How to Kill Men and Get Away with It Katy Brent 07/24/23
Autobiography of a Face Lucy Grealy 07/25/23
All I Want for Christmas Is Fudge (Candy-Coated Mystery 3.5) Nancy CoCo (there is a Santa Run) 08/04/23
The Secret of Superhuman Strength Alison Bechdel 08/05/23
Hot and Sour Suspects (Noodle Shop Mystery 8) Vivien Chien 08/07/23
Brewed, Crude and Tattooed (Maggy Thorsen 4) Sandra Balzo 08/18/23
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist David Levithan 08/18/23
Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas (Candy-Coated 8) Nancy CoCo 08/21/23
Girl, Interrupted Susanna Kaysen 08/25/23
Scarlet (Lunar Chronicles 2) Marissa Meyer 09/01/23
Books Can Be Deceiving (Library Lovers Mystery 1) Jenn McKinlay 09/04/23
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao Junot Díaz 09/09/23
A Girl's Guide to Moving On Debbie Macomber 09/16/23
The Bees Laline Paull 09/19/23
Awk-Weird (Ice Knights 2) Avery Flynn 09/21/23
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
12. Smell freshly-cut grass. (1)
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
Day Shift (Midnight, Texas 2) Charlaine Harris (p. 101) 06/26/23
13. Take a last-minute road trip. (5)
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
Meltdown in Christmas River (Christmas River 10) Meg Muldoon (Cinn and Daniel drive to Portland) 06/27/23
Alaska for Christmas (Wild Coast 2) Jennifer Snow (Isla and Aston go away for the weekend) 07/11/23
Eight Hundred Grapes Laura Dave (Georgina drove from LA to Sonoma) 08/05/23
Cress (Lunar Chronicles 3) Marissa Meyer (Cress and Captain Thorne make a road trip) 09/07/23
A Little Wilder (Wilder Adventures 4) Serena Bell (Kane and Mark drive to SLC to pick up a stove) 09/18/23
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
14. Canada Day - July 1st (1)
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada
OR by a Canadian author.
Victim in the Violets (Lovely Lethal Gardens 22) Dale Mayer (both) 09/2023
15. Independence Day - 4th of July (8)
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
Last Night at the Telegraph Club Malinda Lo (San Francisco) 06/25/23
Kindred Octavia E. Butler 08/13/23
A Cup of Jo (Maggy Thorsen Mystery 6) Sandra Balzo (Wisconsin) 09/08/23
Parental Guidance (Ice Knights 1) Avery Flynn (New York) 09/08/23
Yellow Wife Sadeqa Johnsonb (Virginia) 09/16/23
Confessions of a High School Guidance Counselor Kelsie Hoss (California) 09/17/23
Bear With Me Now Katie Shepard (Montana & New York) 09/19/23
Cinnamon Peters & The Rabbit Bandit (Christmas River 10.1) Meg Muldoon 09/21/23
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
16. Summer Weddings (10)
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
Dyeing Up Loose Ends (Knitting Mystery 16) Maggie Sefton (Clara and Andy get married) 06/22/23
The Life and Soul of the Party Mike Gayle (Registry Office) 08/03/23
The Younger Wife Sally Hepworth (Stephen and Heather) 08/05/23
Here Comes the Fudge (Candy-Coated Mystery 9) Nancy CoCo (Jenn and Shane) 08/21/23
Moonlight Mayhem (Moon Signs Mystery 2) Helen Haught Fanick (Maggie and Stefan) 08/27/23
One Guy I'd Never Date (Never Say Never 2) Remi Carrington 09/02/23
Two Words I'd Never Say Again (Never Say Never 3) Remi Carrington 09/06/23
Inspired by Mindy (Stargazer Springs Ranch 4) Remi Carrington 09/06/23
Captivated by Steph (Stargazer Springs Ranch 5) Remi Carrington 09/07/23
Wilder With You (Wilder Adventures 3) Serena Bell (Gabe and Lucy marry) 09/17/23
17. Summer Color Trends 2023 (3)
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
GREEN - Dial P For Poison (Movie Club Mysteries 1) Zara Keane (Mystery)
07/06/33ORANGE- Deck the Halls with Fudge (Candy-Coated Mystery 5.5) Nancy CoCo
08/17/23 TURQUOISE - From the Grounds Up (Maggy Thorsen 5) Sandra Balzo
08/20/2318. SUMMER (17)
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Ex. Mystery begins with M.
Crushed in Christmas River (Christmas River 10.3) Meg Muldoon (Mystery) 06/24/23
Organizing for the Rest of Us: 100 Realistic Strategies to Keep Any House Under Control Dana K. White (Self-help) 06/27/23
Death on the Danube: A New Year's Murder in Budapest (Travel can be Murder 1) Jennifer S. Alderson (Mystery) 06/29/23
The World's Strongest Librarian: A Memoir of Tourette's, Faith, Strength, and the Power of Family Josh Hanagarne (Memoir) 07/02/23
Love, Theoretically Ali Hazelwood (Romance) 07/16/23
Dirty Laundry Disha Bose (Mystery) 07/19/23
Death Bee Comes Her (An Oregon Honeycomb Mystery) Nancy CoCo (Mystery) 08/05/23
Fatal Fried Rice (Noodle Shop Mystery 7) Vivien Chien (Mystery) 08/07/33
Coffee, Cream Pies, and Crimes (Cape Bay Cafe Mystery 11) Harper Lin (Mystery) 08/09/23
Cinder (Lunar Chronicles 1) Marissa Meyer (Romance) 08/16/23
Forever Fudge (Candy-Coated Mystery 6) Nancy CoCo (Mystery) 08/17/23
Pride and Premeditation (Jane Austen Murder Mystery 1) Tirzah Price (Mystery) 09/06/23
Moonflowers: Book IV of the Moon Mystery Series (Moon Mystery 4) Helen Haught Fanick 09/10/23
The Postman Always Dies Twice (Movie Club Mysteries 2) Zara Keane (mystery) 09/14/23
How to Murder a Millionaire (Movie Club Mysteries 3) Zara Keane 09/14/23
The 39 Cupcakes (Movie Club Mysteries 4) Zara Keane (mystery) 09/15/23
Framed in Christmas River (Christmas River Novella 5) Meg Muldoon 09/22/23
19. SUMMER (13)
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
Murder and Baklava -European Voyage 1 - Blake Pierce 06/24/23
Midnight Crossroad (Midnight, Texas 1) Charlaine Harris 06/25/23
Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History Art Spiegelman 06/26/23
Midnight in Christmas River (Christmas River 11) Meg Muldoon 06/28/23
The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece Tom Hanks 07/02/23
Mistake in Christmas River (Christmas River 12) Meg Muldoon 07/13/23
Egg Drop Dead (Noodle Shop Mystery 5) Vivien Chien 07/18/23
Sprinkle with Murder (A Cupcake Bakery Mystery 1) Jenn McKinlay 08/22/23
Mary Jane Jessica Anya Blau 09/02/23
An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good Helene Tursten 09/03/23
An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed Helene Tursten 09/04/23
The Soulmate Sally Hepworth 09/10/23
Merriment in Christmas River: A Christmas Cozy Mystery Novella (Christmas River Novellas 7) Meg Muldoon 09/22/23
20. Summer Books (5)
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
Granny Burns Rubber (Secret Agent Granny 10) Harper Lin (Pub. June 27, 2021) 07/09/23
Such a Quiet Place Megan Miranda (Pub. July 13, 2023) 07/27/23
Killer Kung Pao (Noodle Shop Mystery 6) Vivien Chien (Pub. Aug. 25, 2020) 07/06/23
Too Hot to Handle (The Clarksons 1) Tessa Bailey (Pub. June 21, 2022) 09/03/23
Lucy by the Sea (Amgash 4) Elizabeth Strout (Sept. 20, 2022) 09/04/23
-->BONUS: Published in 2023. (24)
Hello Stranger Katherine Center (July 11, 2023) 07/28/23
Banyan Moon Thao Thai (June 27, 2023) 08/06/23
Pink Lemonade Cake Murder (Hannah Swensen 29) Joanne Fluke (July 25, 2023) 08/06/23
The Seven Year Slip Ashley Poston (Pub. June 27, 2023) 08/18/23
Murder in Siena (Armstrong and Oscar Mystery 4) T.A. Williams (Pub. Aug. 1, 2023) 08/19/23
Family Lore Elizabeth Acevedo (Pub. Aug. 1, 2023) 09/05/23
Excavations Kate Myers (Pub. July 4, 2023) 09/20/23
None of This Is True Lisa Jewell (Pub. Aug. 8, 2023) 09/22/23
RULES:
Read books for the tasks listed below. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task PLUS an additional 2 points for each bonus task. The book must work for the task and the bonus to receive the 2 extra points.
Please keep a record of your points total at the top of your post.
Mod
Reading The Seasons - SummerDuration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
~Levels~
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
POINTS: 31
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
1pt💖It's Not Summer Without You - Jenny Han, 7/5/23
1pt💖We'll Always Have Summer - Jenny Han, 7/6/23
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
3pt💙
- Catherine Cowles, 7/2/235. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
1pt💖Show Me the Way - T.C. Matson, 8/2/23
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
1pt💖Red, White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, 7/29/23
1pt💖Heartstopper: Volume Three - Alice Oseman, 8/8/23
1pt💖Heartstopper: Volume Four - Alice Oseman, 8/12/23
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
1pt💖Just Say When - Aimee N Walker, 8/13/23
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
1pt💖If Only for Today - Gabbi Grey, 8/5/23
1pt💖Beyond the Play - Kaylee Ryan, 8/17/23
1pt💖To the Moon and Back - NR Walker, 9/10/23
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
3pt💙
- Ginger Scott, 7/30/233pt💙
- Ginger Scott, 7/30/2314. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
1pt💖Off to the Races - Elsie Silver, 8/29/23
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
1pt💖Boomerangers - Heather M. Orgeron, 7/8/23
1pt💖Gage - Sawyer Bennett, 8/20/23
1pt💖Justified - Jay Crownover, 8/23/23
1pt💖The Red Zone - Amie Knight, 9/21/23
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
1pt💖Til There Was You - Kait Nolan, 8/25/23
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Ex. Mystery begins with M.
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
1pt💖Shift - Ginger Scott, 7/27/23
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
1pt💖What's Left of Me - Kristen Granata, 6/24/23 --- 7/16/20
1pt💖Bring Me Back - Kristen Granata, 8/6/23 -- 7/27/22
3pt💙This Winter - Alice Oseman, 9/7/23 -- 9/5/23
Reading The Seasons - SummerDuration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
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~Level~Summer Fun: 18 points
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun = 1
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
Dandelion Summer by Lisa Wingate 9/03/23
2. Sit on a porch swing. = 1
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
Seaview Inn by Sherryl Woods
Setting is an inn across from the beach with an expansive front porch. (16x)
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock. 1 + 2 = 3
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
Hidden Beneath by Barbara Ross 8/5/23 [& pub 2023]
5. Win a prize at the fair. = 1
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
In Hot Water by J.J. Cook 8/02/23
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach. 1 + 2 = 3
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
Home to Seaview Key by Sherryl Woods 8/24/23
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
9. Go Fishing. = 1
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
Shoot the Moon by Billie Letts 7/30/23
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
11. Buy a big sun hat. 2 x 1 = 2
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT.
I: Intrigue in Istanbul by Erica Ruth Neubauer 8/24/23
U: Uneasy Prey by Annette Dashofy 9/10/23
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip. = 1
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow 7/22/23
Miriam, Joan & Mya travel by car to Memphis
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
15. Independence Day - 4th of July = 1
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang 6/27/23
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue.
18. SUMMER 2 x 1 = 2
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Mystery: Peril in Paris by Rhys Bowen 6/25/23
Mystery: Death at the Café by Alison Golden 9/01/23
19. SUMMER 2 x 1 = 2
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER.
E: Evil Woman by Julie Mulhern 8/12/23
U: Uneasy Prey by Annette Dashofy 9/10/23
20. Summer Books =
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Reading The Seasons - SummerDuration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
~Levels~
35 Points
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield 7/7
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
Live and Let Chai by Bree Baker 7/297. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
Murder by the Book by Rex Stout 8/16
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
Graveyard Moon by Carol Gorman 8/6
Up to No Gouda by Linda Reilly 7/17
Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie 8/19
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
Lone Women by Victor LaValle 6/24
Bacchanal by Veronica G. Henry 8/3
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
Cinnamon Twisted by Ginger Bolton 8/8
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
Know Your Station by Sarah Gailey 7/3
Agatha Raisin and the Deadly Dance by M.C. Beaton 8/1118. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Ex. Mystery begins with M.
Fatal Fried Rice by Vivien Chien 7/12 Mystery
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
Uzumaki Vol.6 by Junji Ito 7/23
Marple: Twelve New Stories 7/28
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson 7/2
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Misfortune Cookie by Vivien Chien 8/26
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 8/24
The Vampire Slayer, Vol. 3 by Sarah Gailey 6/26
Dead Eleven by Jimmy Juliano 8/30
Murder is a Piece of Cake by Valerie Burns 8/31
Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle 9/4
Reading The Seasons - SummerJune 21, 2023 - September 22, 2023
~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
91 Total Points
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
1 - Desire or Defense by Leah Brunner (8/29/23)
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
1 - A Match for the Marine by Jess Mastorakos (6/28/23)
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
3 - Rose by Shanna Hatfield (7/3/23)
3 - Chasing Whispers by Jennifer Youngblood (7/25/23)
1 - All In by Brooke St. James (8/17/23)
3 - Romance on the Reef by Jess Mastorakos (8/18/23)
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
1 - From Roots to Sky by Amanda Dykes (8/8/23) - watermelon
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
1 - Bearly Free by Abigail Manning (6/23/23)
1 - Ranger Redemption by Lynn Shannon (7/25/23)
1 - Framed in Florals by Abigail Manning (8/8/23)
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
1 - Trapped by Margaret Daley (7/12/23)
1 - Isabel by Martha Keyes (7/26/23)
1 - Hazelhurst by Martha Keyes (8/4/23)
1 - Inn for a Surprise by Karen Witemeyer (8/7/23)
1 - True Princess by Kayla Eshbaugh (8/24/23)
1 - Identity by Camille Peters (8/25/23)
1 - Ten Dates with the Billionaire by Amberlee Day (9/20/23)
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
1 - House Mate by Leah Brunner (6/27/23)
1 - Kidnapped by Margaret Daley (7/12/23)
1 - Broken Limbs, Mended Hearts by Regina Jennings (8/6/23)
1 - Heartwood by Nicole Deese (8/9/23)
1 - Look Again by Becca Wilhite (8/11/23)
1 - So Much for Boundaries by Brooke St. James (8/13/23)
1 - Passion or Penalty by Leah Brunner (8/26/23)
1 - Love Stung by Brooke St. James (8/30/23)
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
1 - Running Mate by Leah Brunner (6/22/23)
1 - Check Mate by Leah Brunner (7/7/23)
1 - A Blind Date for the Marine by Jess Mastorakos (7/7/23)
1 - Saving the Secret Prince by Kristin Canary (7/15/23)
1 - Stars Above by Marissa Meyer (7/31/23)
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
1 - Forest of Scarlet by Tara Grayce (8/22/23)
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
1 - Fire Storm by Nancy Mehl (6/25/23) - Mystery
1 - A Princess for the Marine by Jess Mastorakos (7/8/23) - Military Fiction
1 - Cabin Mate by Leah Brunner (7/11/23) - Romance
1 - Obsessed by Margaret Daley (7/11/23) - Mystery
1 - Cinder by Marissa Meyer (7/16/23) - Science Fiction
1 - Cress by Marissa Meyer (7/20/21) - Retellings
1 - Fairest by Marissa Meyer (7/21/23) - Science Fiction
1 - Winter by Marissa Meyer (7/23/23) - Retellings
1 - Cecilia by Martha Keyes (8/3/23) - Regency
1 - Gothel and the Maiden Prince by W.R. Gingell (8/9/23) - Retellings
1 - Heir to Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson (8/15/23) - Regency
1 - Bram by L.L. Muir (8/16/23) - Scotland
1 - Glass Midnight by Kayla Eshbaugh (8/27/23) - Romance
1 - The Black Midnight by Kathleen Y'Barbo (9/12/23) - Mystery
1 - The Ace of Hearts by Ashtyn Newbold (9/19/23) - Regency
1 - The Captain's Confidant by Ashtyn Newbold (9/20/23) - Regency
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
1 - An Uncommon Earl by Sian Ann Bessey (6/22/23)
1 - Sweeter Than Chocolate by Lizzie Shane (6/24/23)
1 - Mind Games by Nancy Mehl (6/24/23)
1 - A Royal Christmas for the Marine by Jess Mastorakos (7/11/23)
1 - Unmasking the Duke by Donna Hatch (7/12/23)
1 - Scarlet by Marissa Meyer (7/19/23)
1 - Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson (8/12/23)
1 - Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson (8/14/23)
1 - The Salamander Prince by S.R. Nulton (8/15/23)
1 - Stolen Midsummer Bride by Tara Grayce (8/20/23)
1 - Steal a Swordmaiden's Heart by Tara Grayce (8/21/23)
1 - Suddenly Starstruck by Brooke St. James (8/24/23)
1 - Soot and Slipper by Kate Stradling (9/3/23)
1 - The Reckless Warrior by Jennifer Youngblood (9/3/23)
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
3 - The Disgraced Fae by Shari L. Tapscott (8/13/23) - 7/14/23
3 - Fairest One by Kayla Eshbaugh (8/30/23) - 8/8/23
3 - Lady Flora's Fiancé by Iris Lim (9/5/23) - 7/1/23
3 - Just Don't Fall by Emma St. Clair (9/7/23) - 8/31/23
3 - The Fall Back Plan by Melanie Jacobson (9/11/23) - 9/7/23
3 - The Real Fake Fiancé by Sara Jane Woodley (9/14/23) - 7/6/23
3 - Night of Secrets by Tara Grayce (9/15/23) - 9/1/23
3 - Can't Help Falling by Courtney Walsh (9/18/23) - 9/14/23
Reading The Seasons - SummerDuration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task PLUS an additional 2 points for each bonus task. The book must work for the task and the bonus to receive the 2 extra points.
~Levels~
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
Earned 26 points + 8 bonuses DONE
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
Kindle location 1120 - Emily and her father had just finished dinner, and the three sat on the porch, watching the display of color in the sky.
Emily's Story by Miriam Ilgenfritz 7/20/23 4stars3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
Coffee at The Beach House Hotel (The Beach Houst Hotel #7) by Judith Keim 6/30/23 4.5stars (Vaughn, Ann, Robbie and the dogs by their boat)5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
Until We Collide by Charlotte Fallowfield 6/30/23 4stars (Paige in the Caribbean)
Finding Peace: Rainbow Haven Beach Book 2 by Sylvia Price 7/5/23 4stars (Ryan and Lillie - plus bonus)7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
Murder To My Ears (Octavia Fields Mysteries, #1) by Rebecca McKinnon 4stars 6/27/23 (R M)
The Happiness Plan by Susan Mallery 6/28/23 4stars (S M)
Kiss Me, Mi Amor (Love & Tacos#2) by Alana Albertson 7/2/23 4 stars (A A)9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
Remember Me(Book 5): Fueling The Flames Of His Obsession by Gracie-Mae Harding 6/22/23 3.5stars (Maria, Peter and their friends go away for a weekend to a lake)11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
The Bridge of Trust (Lancaster Bridges Book One): An Amish Romance Series by Sylvia Price 6/21/23 4stars (B)
Until Avery (Happily Ever Alpha Kindle Worlds; Carpinos #4) by Brynne Asher 6/29/23 3stars (U)12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
A Country Quandary (Tales from Tottenbridge: Book 1) by Vicki Hilton 7/28/23 4stars (Kitty drives from London to Tottenbridge a few hours away)14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
The Rancher's Runaway Princess: A Secret Royalty Western Romance by Donna Alward 6/24/23 4stars (fits both)15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
Remember Me(Book 4): Fueling The Flames Of His Obsession by Gracie-Mae Harding 6/22/23 4stars (CA)
Kidnapped in the Woods by Deena Alexander 7/4/23 4.5stars (NY)16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
Press Your Luck: An Age Gap Secret Pregnancy Office Romance by Ajme Williams 6/23/23 4stars (Betts and Todd but also Pierce and Naomi)17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
Death by Windmill: A Mother’s Day Murder in Amsterdam (Travel Can Be Murder #3) by Jennifer S. Alderson 7/30/23 4stars (blue)18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Ex. Mystery begins with M.
The Crown Prince's Bride (Royal Duology, #2) by Donna Alward 6/25/23 4stars (R - Romance)19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
Remember Me(Book 3): Fueling The Flames Of His Obsession by Gracie-Mae Harding 6/21/23 4stars (R)
My Fake Billionaire Damaged Boyfriend by Jade Styles 7/16/23 3stars (M)20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
A Murder of Aspic Proportions (A Sunflower Café Mystery, #2) by Amy Lillard 7/9/23 4stars (6/27/23 bonus)
4 SEAL Daddies: A Military Reverse Harem Secret Baby Romance by Sofia T Summers 7/11/23 4stars (335 pages) (6/30/23 bonus)
SEAL Daddies Next Door: An Age Gap, Accidental Pregnancy, Reverse Harem Romance by Ajme Williams 7/15/23 4stars (7/14/23 bonus)
The Bridge of Progress (Lancaster Bridges Book Two): An Amish Romance Series by Sylvia Price 7/17/23 4stars (7/18/23 bonus)
Honeymoon Hoax: A Secret Pregnancy, Marriage of Convenience Romance by Sofia T. Summers 7/22/23 4stars (7/21/23 bonus)
Hidden Away at Promise Lodge (Promise Lodge #7) by Charlotte Hubbard 7/23/23 4.5stars (7/25/23)
A Sense for Murder (Sally Solari #6) by Leslie Karst 7/25/23 4stars (8/1/23)
Mod
🌴🍹🌞🐠Reading The Seasons - Summer🐠🌞🍹🌴Duration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
Points: 40
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
(+1) Under the Golden Sun by Jenny Ashcroft (8/6)
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
(+1) The Sweetheart Fix by Miranda Liasson (8/24)
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
(+1) Maybe This Time by Jennifer Snow (7/18)
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
(+1) Only Beloved by Mary Balogh (7/3)
(+1) The Book Proposal by K.J. Micciche (8/20)
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
(+3) Beach Read by Emily Henry (7/20)
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
(+1) Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams (7/14)
(+1) These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan (8/8)
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
(+1) Illusion Town by Jayne Castle (6/29)
(+1) An Inconvenient Duke by Anna Harrington (7/28)
(+1) Hotel of Secrets by Diana Biller (9/4)
(+1) The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (9/12)
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
(+1) A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev (7/6)
(+1) Toughest Cowboy in Texas by Carolyn Brown (8/2)
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
(+1) Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands (8/17)
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
(+1) When Jasmine Blooms by Tif Marcelo (7/6)
(+1) Love for Beginners by Jill Shalvis (7/24)
(+1) My Darling Girl by Jennifer McMahon (9/17)
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
(+1) Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez (6/27)
(+1) Be Your Everything by Catherine Bybee (7/19)
(+1) A Wedding on Sunshine Corner by Phoebe Mills (9/1)
(+1) Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare (9/21)
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
(+1) A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas [Romance] (6/27)
(+1) Listen To Me by Tess Gerritsen[Mystery] (7/5)
(+1) Vision of the Future by Timothy Zahn [Science Fiction] (7/16)
(+1) A Highlander of Her Own by Melissa Mayhue [Romance] (7/22)
(+1) The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis [Romance] (8/8)
(+1) Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros [Romance] (9/8)
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
(+1) The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren (8/17)
(+1) Murder at Half Moon Gate by Andrea Penrose (8/22)
(+1) Shadows of Swanford Abbey by Julie Klassen (8/28)
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
(+1) The Hot Zone by Jayne Castle [published August 26, 2014] (7/20)
(+1) These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan [Published July 19, 2022] (8/13)
(+1) You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria [Published August 4, 2020] (9/1)
(+1) The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes [published September 7, 2021] (9/17)
(+1) The Lost Girls of Willowbrook by Ellen Marie Wiseman [published August 30, 2022] (9/22)
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
(+3) Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Córdova [published August 1, 2023] (9/8)
Reading The Seasons - SummerDuration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
Read:
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Ex. Mystery begins with M.
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Finished!Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
~Levels~
Super Seasonal:
Summer Fun:
Summer Lovin': 31+ points (40/31)
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
(+1) A Summer at Sagamore by Lisa M. Prysock (6-27-23)
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
(+1) pg 136 Melodies of the Heart by Rachel Skatvold (8-21-23)
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
(+1) cranberry festival Seasons of Love (Massachusetts Weddings Series #3) by Elizabeth Goddard (8-4-23)
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
(+1) The Sweet Life by Suzanne Woods Fisher (7-9-23)
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
(+1) "She sat at the table and stared at the grilled chicken, fresh corn on the cob, and raw veggies." pg 117 Edge of Dusk by Colleen Coble (8-4-23)
(+1) "Her daddy cut open a large fruit called a watermelon." pg 142 The Girl from the Train by Irma Joubert (8-5-23)
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
(+1) Miss Serena's Secret by Carolyn Miller (7-16-23)
(+1) Elinor by Shannon McNear (8-6-23)
(+1) After the Shadows by Amanda Cabot (8-11-23)
(+1) Lethal Deception by Lynette Eason (8-17-23)
(+1) Silent Night by Colleen Coble (8-21-23)
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
(+1) Fields of Grace fishing @61% by Kim Vogel Sawyer (7-20-23)
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
(+1) Kanner Lake Violet Dawn by Brandilyn Collins (8-7-23)
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
(+1) Bounty Hunter by Lynette Eason (8-26-23)
(+1) Guardian by Terri Reed (8-25-23)
(+1) The Star That Always Stays by Anna Rose Johnson (8-10-23)
(+1) Honor and Defend by Lynette Eason (8-13-23)
(+1) All this Time by Melissa Tagg (7-25-23)
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
(+1) A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter (7-18-23) pg 277
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
(+1) MO: Fatal Judgment by Irene Hannon (8-24-23)
(+1) TN: Justice Delayed by Patricia Bradley (6-30-23)
(+1) TX: Stealing the Preacher by Karen Witemeyer (8-18-23)
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
(+1) Enduring Love by Toni Shiloh (8-4-23)
(+1) By the Waters of Babylon by Mesu Andrews (8-25-23)
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER. Ex. Mystery begins with M.
(+1) The Negotiator by Dee Henderson (6-28-23) Suspense begins with S.
(+1) Fairest of Heart by Karen Witemeyer (7-5-23) Romance begins with R
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
(+1) Silence in the Dark by Patricia Bradley (7-13-23)
(+1) An Unmasked Heart by Andrea Boeshaar (9-2-23)
(+1) The Miner's Lady by Tracie Peterson (7-31-23)
(+1) Morning's Refrain by Tracie Peterson (8-15-23)
(+1) The Escape by Lisa Harris (8-3-23)
(+1) The Race by Lauraine Snelling (7-21-23)
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
(+1) Love in Any Language by Hallee Bridgeman (7-29-23) published 8-2-22
(+1) The Reckoning by Beverly Lewis (8-1-23) first published 7-1-98
(+1) Explosive Force by Lynette Eason (8-19-23) published 9-1-18
(+1) Letters for Phoebe by Sally Britton (8-25-23) published 7-1-20
(+1) River of Secrets by Lynette Eason (9-5-23) published 8-12-08
(+3) A Beautiful Disguise by Roseanna M. White (9-19-23) published 8-22-23
Finished!
Reading The Seasons - SummerJune 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
51 of 31+ Complete
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
1 pt 🔹A Slice of Murder - Chris Cavender - 6/29/23 - CC
1 pt 🔹The Unhoneymooners - Christina Lauren - 7/3/23 - CL
1 pt 🔹Beach Girls - Luanne Rice - 7/9/23 - LR
1 pt 🔹The Railway Viaduct - Edward Marston - 7/16/23 - EM
1 pt 🔹An Evil Heart - Linda Castillo - 8/5/23 - LC
1 pt 🔹Hunting Evil - Chris Carter - 8/14/23 - CC
1 pt 🔹Fields of Fire - Ryan Steck - 8/21/23 - RS
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
1 pt 🔹Someone Like You - Lauren Layne - 6/25/23 - S
1 pt 🔹Act of Treason - Vince Flynn - 6/26/23 - A
1 pt 🔹All That Is Mine I Carry with Me - William Landay - 7/10/23 - A
1 pt 🔹Shipped - Angie Hockman - 7/11/23 - S
1 pt 🔹The Taint of Midas - Anne Zouroudi - 7/15/23 - T
1 pt 🔹The Gathering Dark - James Oswald - 7/18/23 - G
1 pt 🔹Black Narcissus - Rumer Godden - 7/21/23 - B
1 pt 🔹The Survivor - Kyle Mills - 7/22/23 - S
1 pt 🔹The Good Ones - Jenn McKinlay - 7/25/23 - G
1 pt 🔹The Good German Girl - Erica Marie Hogan - 8/6/23 - G
1 pt 🔹Book Lovers - Emily Henry - 8/16/23 - B
1 pt 🔹Head to Head - Linda Ladd - 8/20/23 - H
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
1 pt 🔹Playing God - Kate Flora - 6/21/23 - Maine
1 pt 🔹Bear Bait - Pamela Beason - 6/27/23 - Washington
1 pt 🔹The Five-Star Weekend - Elin Hilderbrand - 7/6/23 - Massachusetts
1 pt 🔹Catch Me When I Fall - A.L. Jackson - 7/18/23 - Georgia
1 pt 🔹The Carpenter's Lady - Barbara Delinsky - 7/23/23 - New Hampshire
1 pt 🔹Carolina Moon - Nora Roberts - 7/24/23 - South Carolina
1 pt 🔹Payback - Fern Michaels - 8/2/23 - Virginia
1 pt 🔹Treasure State - C.J. Box - 8/3/23 - Montana
1 pt 🔹Crow Hollow - Michael Wallace - 8/4/23 - Massachusetts
1 pt 🔹Joyland - Stephen King - 8/7/23 - North Carolina
1 pt 🔹Drowning - T.J. Newman - 8/8/23 - Hawaii
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Ex. Mystery begins with M.
1 pt 🔹Consent to Kill - Vince Flynn - 6/22/23 - Espionage
1 pt 🔹Protect and Defend - Vince Flynn - 7/1/23 - Espionage
1 pt 🔹Pursuit of Honor - Vince Flynn - 7/8/23 - Espionage
1 pt 🔹The Last Man - Vince Flynn - 7/13/23 - Espionage
1 pt 🔹The Lions of Lucerne - Brad Thor - 7/27/23 - Suspense
1 pt 🔹A Loyal Character Dancer - Qiu Xiaolong - 7/29/23 - 7/29/23 - Mystery
1 pt 🔹Just for Now - Rosalind James - 8/9/23 - Romance
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
1 pt 🔹Extreme Measures - Vince Flynn - 7/4/23 - E
1 pt 🔹Miss Mechanic - Emma Hart - 7/11/23 - M
1 pt 🔹My Murder - Katie Williams - 7/14/23 - M
1 pt 🔹The Marlow Murder Club - Robert Thorogood - 7/28/23 - M
1 pt 🔹The Rope - Nevada Barr - 8/12/22 - R
1 pt 🔹Mary Poppins - P.L. Travers - 8/16/23 - M
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
1 pt 🔹Carrie Soto Is Back - Taylor Jenkins Reid - 7/12/23 - orig pub Aug 30, 2022
1 pt 🔹Sulfur Springs - William Kent Krueger - 6/24/23 - orig pub Aug 22, 2017
1 pt 🔹Down Range - Taylor Moore - 8/10/23 - orig pub Aug 03, 2021
1 pt 🔹New World: Stay with Me - Lily X. - 8/11/23 - orig pub Jun 21, 2022
1 pt 🔹The Redeemers - Ace Atkins - 8/12/23 - orig pub Jul 21, 2015
1 pt 🔹Total Power - Kyle Mills - 8/17/23 - orig pub Sep 15, 2020
1 pt 🔹The Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar - Steve Higgs - 8/20/23 - orig pub Jul 01, 2019
1 pt 🔹The Innocents - Ace Atkins - 8/21/23 - orig pub Jul 12, 2016
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
This is my first time joining so hopefully I did this rightReading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
Summer Fun: 16-30 points
4/16 points
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
Broken Bone China
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Ex. Mystery begins with M.
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Mod
@Viki, you did great! You can use books read since the 21st too!
Reading The Seasons - SummerJune 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
Super Seasonal: 12/5-15 points
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
Last Breath by Mary Stone 11/7
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman 15/7
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai 3/7
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
The Dollhouse Murders by Betty Ren Wright 18/7
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
by Peg Kehret 14/714. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
How to Be Miserable: 40 Strategies You Already Use by Randy J. Paterson 28/7
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
Refugee by Alan Gratz 13/7
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell 29/7
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Ex. Mystery begins with M.
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang 27/7 (School)
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
The Ex-Husband by Samantha Hayes 14/7
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow 17/7
Reading The Seasons - SummerDuration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
Goal: 34/31+
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
1 point - Golden Child - Claire Adam - 08/27/23 - Later, when he wakes, he is lying on one of the bamboo couches on the porch, (Kindle Locations 1394-1395)
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
1 point - Claimed by the Lawman - Rhonda Lee Carver - 07/04/23
1 point - Prelude to Foundation - Isaac Asimov - 07/15/23
1 point - The Moon Sister - Lucinda Riley - 07/20/23
1 point - A Wrinkle in Time - Madeleine L'Engle - 08/06/23
1 point - Astonishing X-Men, Vol. 10: Northstar - Marjorie M. Liu - 08/11/23
1 point - Something Wilder - Christina Lauren - 08/13/23
1 point - Astonishing X-Men, Vol. 11: Weaponized - Marjorie M. Liu - 08/15/23
1 point - It Happened on Love Street - Lia Riley - 08/16/23
1 point - The Sauvignon Secret - Ellen Crosby - 08/19/23
1 point - Fruit of the Drunken Tree - Ingrid Rojas Contreras - 08/22/23
1 point - Astonishing X-Men, Vol. 12: Unmasked - Marjorie M. Liu - 08/23/23
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
1 point - Unlikely Animals - Annie Hartnett - 06/24/23
1 point - Gideon the Ninth - Tamsyn Muir - 06/25/23
1 point - The Sirens of Titan - Kurt Vonnegut Jr. - 06/30/23
1 point - Neuromancer - William Gibson - 07/20/23
1 point - Astonishing X-Men, Vol. 9: Exalted - Greg Pak - 07/25/23
1 point - The Butcher and the Wren - Alaina Urquhart - 07/30/23
1 point - The Gunslinger - Stephen King - 08/04/23
1 point - Hidden Deep - Amy Patrick - 08/09/23
1 point - Tender Is the Flesh - Agustina Bazterrica - 08/25/23
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
3 points -
Alabama Admirer - Ann Omasta - 07/30/23 - Set in Alabama1 point Death Force: Fires of Vengeance - Joe Brusha - 07/31/23 - Set in Philadelphia
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
1 point - Wylde - Sawyer Bennett - 06/26/23
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
1 point - Van Helsing vs. The Mummy of Amun-Ra - Pat Shand - 06/26/23
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Ex. Mystery begins with M.
1 point - Love Letters to the Dead - Ava Dellaira - 07/02/23 - Realistic Fiction
1 point - Kane - Sawyer Bennett - 07/24/23 - Sports Romance
1 point - The Collapsing Empire - John Scalzi - 08/01/23 - Science Fiction
1 point - Valis - Philip K. Dick - 08/05/23 - Science Fiction
1 point - Lavinia - Ursula K. Le Guin - 08/14/23 - Retellings
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
1 point - The Eye of the Heron - Ursula K. Le Guin - 07/25/23
1 point - Eon - Greg Bear - 08/03/23
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Reading The Seasons - SummerDuration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
~Levels~
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
POINTS: 32
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
1 point: Catch of the Day: A Newfound Lake Cozy Mystery by Virginia K. Bennett 7/11/2023
pg 1 "She was sitting on the deck..."
2 points:
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
1 point: Fishing for Murder by Patti Benning 7/10/23
pg 43 - "Nikki led their small group down the docks..."
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
1 point: A Caribbean Mystery by Agatha Christie 7/23/23
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
1 point: Poison in the Pastries by Susan Harper 9/10/23
pg 5 "...a watermelon-eating contest was well underway."
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
1 point: 55 slightly sinister stories by Racha Mourtada 6/23/23
1 point: Last Train to London by Matthew Costello 6/30/23
1 point: Three Men Out by Rex Stout 7/4/23
1 point: Death and Croissants by Ian Moore 7/5/23
1 point: The Department of Sensitive Crimes by Alexander McCall Smith 7/29/23
1 point: Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam 8/13/23
1 point: The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena 8/27/2
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
1 point: Gin & Daggers by Donald Bain Jessica Fletcher 7/2/2023
1 point: Never Lie by Freida McFadden 8/28/23
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
1 point: One By One by Freida McFadden 6/23/23
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
1 point: In the Heart of the Fire by Dean Koontz 6/23/23 Texas
1 point: Worth Her Weight in Gold by Sarah Gailey 6/23/23 American South
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Mystery
1 point: A Taste of Murder by Helena Marchmont 6/21/23
Mystery Thriller
1 point: The Collective by Alison Gaylin 6/29/23
Short Stories
1 point: The Clown Brigade by Stephen Graham Jones 7/4/23
Mystery
1 point: The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill 7/16/23
Science Fiction
1 point: They: A Sequence of Unease by Kay Dick 7/28/23
Magical Realism
1 point: That Time of Year by Marie NDiaye 8/30/23
Magical Realism
1 point: White Is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi 8/27/23
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
1 point: Eat the Rich by Sarah Gailey 6/24/23
1 point: Uzumaki by Junji Ito 7/29/23
1 point: Murder on the Caribbean - A Riveting Mystery Suspense Novel by Bryan Shortle 7/30/23
1 point: Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth 8/17/23
1 point: Everything the Darkness Eats by Eric LaRocca 8/31/23
1 point: Rivalry Gone Wrong by L.C. Turner 9/9/23
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
1 point: Trouble Is Brewing by Trouble Is Brewing 7/27/23
Published September 5, 2017
Goal 31+ pointsCompleted to date: 72 points
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
1 point: Home Sweet Home by Fern Michaels August 11
2 points: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
1 point: No Such Person by Caroline B. Cooney July 2
2 points: Dock on cover
1 point: Waiting for You by Susane Colasanti Sept 8
2 points: Dock on cover
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
1 point: A Novel Proposal by Denise Hunter July 6
2 points: Beach on cover
1 point: The Beach House by Rachel Hanna Aug 6
2 points: Beach on cover
1 point: The One for Me by Rachel Hanna Aug 9
2 points: Beach on cover
1 point: No Words by Meg Cabot Aug 19
2 points: Beach on cover
1 point: A Cornish Summer's Kiss by Jo Bartlett Sept 21
2 points: Beach on cover
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
1 point: The Wish by Nicholas Sparks July 12
2 points: A fishing boat or fish on the cover
1 point: And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer
by Fredrik Backman Sept 17
2 points: A fishing boat or fish on the cover
1 point: The Black Pearl: A Newbery Honor Award Winner by Scott O'Dell Sept 17
2 points: A fishing boat or fish on the cover
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
1 point: The Seaside Library by Brenda Novak July 25
2 points: A big sun hat on the cover
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
1 point: The Client by John Grisham Aug 1
2 points: A motor vehicle on the cover
1 point: Road Trips Can Be Murder by Connie Shelton Aug 18
2 points: A motor vehicle on the cover
1 point: This Van Could Be Your Life by Mishka Shubaly Sept 17
2 points: A motor vehicle on the cover
1 point: Love, Clancy: Diary of a Good Dog by W. Bruce Cameron Sept 19
2 points: A motor vehicle on the cover
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
1 point: In His Father's Footsteps by Danielle Steel July 8
2 points: American flag on cover
1 point: The Women's March: A Novel of the 1913 Woman Suffrage Procession by Jennifer Chiaverini July 20
2 points: American flag on cover
1 point: Meet You in the Middle by Devon Daniels Sept 1
2 points: American flag on cover:
1 point: Feel the Bern by Andrew Shaffer Sept 7
2 points: American flag on cover:
1 point: The Gettysburg Address by Karen Price Hossell Sept 20
2 points: American flag on cover:
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
1 point: Give Me a Sign (published July 11) by Anna Sortino Published July 11, 2023; read Aug 31
2 points: Published in 2023: published July 11, 2023
1 point: Calypso's Guest: A Short Story by Andrew Sean Greer Published Aug 22, 2023; read Sept 17
2 points: Published in 2023: published Aug 22, 2023
1 point: Enlighten Me by Minh Lê Published September 19, 2023; read Sept 20
2 points: Published in 2023: published September 19, 2023
Reading The Seasons - SummerDuration: 6/21/23 - 9/22/23
Level: Summer Fun (16-30 points)
Points Progress: 32 of 20
Books Read: 31
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish. No page minimum.
SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task PLUS an additional 2 points for each bonus task. The book must work for the task and the bonus to receive the 2 extra points.
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
🏖️ It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han (7/17/23)
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
🏖️ Rough Country by John Sandford (8/4/23)
p. 112 "Abby Sexton was still on her porch, and she waved."
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
🏖️ Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert (8/9/23) ~ Gingerbread Festival
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
🏖️🏖️ Beach Read by Emily Henry (7/12/23)
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
🏖️ The Gray Wolf Throne by Cinda Williams Chima (9/2/23)
🏖️ Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews (9/22/23)
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
🏖️ This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger (8/30/23)
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
🏖️ Him by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy (8/12/23) ~ Lake Placid
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
🏖️ A Simple Path by Mother Teresa (9/19/23)
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
🏖️ Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (7/31/23)
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
🏖️ Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery (9/13/23)
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
🏖️ Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon (8/27/23) ~ Fairbanks, Alaska
🏖️ Dead Beat by Jim Butcher (9/5/23) ~ Chicago, Illinois
🏖️ Fox Forever by Mary E. Pearson (9/18/23) ~ Boston, Massachusetts
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
🏖️ Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan (8/6/23)
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
🏖️
by Melonie Johnson (7/27/23)🏖️
by Pierce Brown (8/15/23)18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Ex. Mystery begins with M.
🏖️ book:Whispers in the Dark|10675183] by Maya Banks (6/24/23) ~ Military Fiction
🏖️ Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb (6/27/23) ~ Romantic Suspense
🏖️ The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian (7/15/23) ~ M M Romance
🏖️ City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab (7/24/23) ~ Middle Grade
🏖️ Winter's Curse by Mary Stone (7/29/23) ~ Mystery Thriller
🏖️ All Systems Red by Martha Wells (7/28/23) ~ Space
🏖️ Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher (8/19/23) ~ Magic
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
🏖️ Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning (7/12/23)
🏖️ Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley (7/19/23)
🏖️ The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (7/21/23)
🏖️ The Missing Prince by John Flanagan (8/16/23)
🏖️ Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger (9/11/23)
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
🏖️ Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian (7/2/23) ~ publ 6/28/11
Reading The Seasons - SummerDuration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Ex. Mystery begins with M.
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023
Mod
Duration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
~Levels~
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
Read 41
~TASKS~
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
Variable Onset by Layla Reyne 6/26/2023 (1)
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
Hard Hart by E. Davies 7/15/2023 (1)
Bruised But Not Broken by Nicole Dykes 7/18/2023 (1)
Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich 8/13/2023 (1)
Heidi by Johanna Spyri 8/15/2023 (1)
Goodnight Lab: A Scientific Parody Bedtime Book for Toddlers (Funny Gift Book for Science Lovers, Teachers, and Nerds) by Chris Ferrie 8/30/2023 (1)
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada.
Temporary Partner by Nicky James 7/20/2023 (1)
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
Who Is George Lucas? by Pam Pollack 8/31/2023 (1)
Mutts & Murder by Meg Muldoon 9/22/2023 (1)
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
by Meg Muldoon 9/22/2023 (2)17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
Green
by Ellie Alexander 8/26/2023 (1)Blue
by Cora Rose 9/4/2023 (1)18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
M/M Romance
Wicked Heat by Ella Frank 7/17/2023 (1)
Wicked Flame by Ella Frank 8/27/2023 (1)
Killer Honeymoon by Aimee Nicole Walker 8/28/2023 (1)
Pretty Poison by Aimee Nicole Walker 8/31/2023 (1)
Mystery
Christmas, Criminals, and Campers by Tonya Kappes 7/31/2023 (1)
A Flicker of Doubt by Tim Myers 8/5/2023 (1)
A Charming Crime by Tonya Kappes 8/10/2023 (1)
A Stew to a Kill by Jenny Kales 8/20/2023 (1)
Murder Outside the Lines by Krista Davis 9/8/2023 (1)
Death of a Mad Hatter by Jenn McKinlay 9/9/2023 (1)
Kiki Lowenstein and the White Elephant by Joanna Campbell Slan 9/16/2023 (1)
Kiki Lowenstein and the Empty Heart by Joanna Campbell Slan 9/16/2023 (1)
Except the Dying by Maureen Jennings 9/18/2023 (1)
Kiki Lowenstein and the Lilac Festival by Joanna Campbell Slan 9/19/2023 (1)
Waxing Moon by Tim Myers 9/20/2023 (1)
Key to Murder by Tim Myers 9/22/2023 (1)
Middle Grade
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming 9/1/2023 (1)
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
Madison Square Murders by C.S. Poe 7/1/2023 (1)
The Mystery of Nevermore by C.S. Poe 7/6/2023 (1)
Mary Poppins Opens the Door by P.L. Travers 7/9/2023 (1)
Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett 7/12/2023 (1)
The Magnolia Murders by Aimee Nicole Walker 7/13/2023 (1)
Murder Most Grave by G.A. McKevett 7/27/2023 (1)
Marriage Is Murder by Aimee Nicole Walker 7/30/2023 (1)
Snow White and Rose Red by Jacob Grimm 8/20/2023 (1)
Sand, Sea and a Skeleton by Cindy Bell (1)
Unexpected Turn by Ella Frank 9/10/2023 (1)
Secrets & Lies by Brooke Blaine 9/15/2023 (1)
Reading The Seasons - SummerDuration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
Current points = 15
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun - 1 point
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
6/30 Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach. - 3 points
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
7/15
Summer Reading by Jenn McKinlay7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake. - 1 point
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
7/6 Runaway Groomsman by Meghan Quinn
11. Buy a big sun hat. - 1 point
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
6/23 Identity by Nora Roberts
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
15. Independence Day - 4th of July - 1 point
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
6/26 All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
16. Summer Weddings - 2 points
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
6/27 Palazzo by Danielle Steel
7/16 King of Wrath by Ana Huang
17. Summer Color Trends 2023 - 1 point
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
7/3
by Jessica Gregory18. SUMMER - 1 point
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Genre: mystery
7/1 Zero Days by Ruth Ware
19. SUMMER - 1 point
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
7/13
by Jenny Colgan20. Summer Books - 3 points
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
7/10 To Have and to Heist by Sara Desai, Published 7/18/23
Mod
Don't forget to keep track of your points! :)
CompletedReading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
Points: 34
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
Summer of Hopes and Dreams by Sue McDonagh 11/7 3.5★
The Summer Seekers by Sarah Morgan 20/7 4★
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
A Stone’s Throw Away by Karly Lane 27/6 3.5★
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
The Boardwalk Bookshop by Susan Mallery 2/7 2★
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid 16/7 3.5★
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
by Bill Bryson 13/7 4★7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out by Ryan Love 8/7 3★
Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie 20/7 4★
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
The Cold Dish by Craig Johnson 5/7 3.5★
The Barrakee Mystery by Arthur W. Upfield 9/7 3.5★
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
The Wagered Heart by Rhonda Woodward 17/7 2★
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling 24/6 3★
Bloodtree River by Sarah Barrie 10/7 4★
Trip of a Lifetime by Liz Byrski 17/7 3.5★
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live - Lennart, Stockholm to Eksjo
The Laughing Policeman by Maj Sjöwall,Per Wahlöö 25/6 4★
Time After Time by Karly Lane 15/7 3.5★
OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
And a Dog Called Fig by Helen Humphreys 18/7 3.5★
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
Old Gang of Mine by Richard F. West 1/7 3.5★
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle by Jennifer Ryan 18/7 4.5★
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue
by Melissa Lynn Jones 29/6 2★18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Ex. Mystery begins with M.
Six Feet Under by Dorothy Simpson 26/6 3★ - mystery
Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer 30/6 5★ - romance
Duck à l'Orange for Breakfast by Karina May 4/7 3.5★ - romance
Cotillion by Georgette Heyer 6/7 5★ - romance
All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata 7/7 3★ - music
The Jilting of Baron Pelham by June Calvin 9/7 2★ - romance
Your Obedient Servant by Elsie Gage 14/7 1.5★ - romance
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
The Skeptical Heart by Teresa DesJardien 29/6 2★
Murder at the Dolphin Hotel by Helena Dixon 3/7 3★
Eat Move Sleep by Tom Rath 3/7 1★
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling 22/6 3★ - 16 July
Book Lust by Nancy Pearl 7/7 3★ - 12 August
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
Done on post #22Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task PLUS an additional 2 points for each bonus task. The book must work for the task and the bonus to receive the 2 extra points.
~Levels~
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
Earned 26 points + 8 bonuses DONE
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
Kindle location 1120 - Emily and her father had just finished dinner, and the three sat on the porch, watching the display of color in the sky.
Emily's Story by Miriam Ilgenfritz 7/20/23 4stars3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
Coffee at The Beach House Hotel (The Beach Houst Hotel #7) by Judith Keim 6/30/23 4.5stars (Vaughn, Ann, Robbie and the dogs by their boat)5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
Until We Collide by Charlotte Fallowfield 6/30/23 4stars (Paige in the Caribbean)
Finding Peace: Rainbow Haven Beach Book 2 by Sylvia Price 7/5/23 4stars (Ryan and Lillie - plus bonus)7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
Murder To My Ears (Octavia Fields Mysteries, #1) by Rebecca McKinnon 4stars 6/27/23 (R M)
The Happiness Plan by Susan Mallery 6/28/23 4stars (S M)
Kiss Me, Mi Amor (Love & Tacos#2) by Alana Albertson 7/2/23 4 stars (A A)9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
Remember Me(Book 5): Fueling The Flames Of His Obsession by Gracie-Mae Harding 6/22/23 3.5stars (Maria, Peter and their friends go away for a weekend to a lake)11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
The Bridge of Trust (Lancaster Bridges Book One): An Amish Romance Series by Sylvia Price 6/21/23 4stars (B)
Until Avery (Happily Ever Alpha Kindle Worlds; Carpinos #4) by Brynne Asher 6/29/23 3stars (U)12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
A Country Quandary (Tales from Tottenbridge: Book 1) by Vicki Hilton 7/28/23 4stars (Kitty drives from London to Tottenbridge a few hours away)14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
The Rancher's Runaway Princess: A Secret Royalty Western Romance by Donna Alward 6/24/23 4stars (fits both)15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
Remember Me(Book 4): Fueling The Flames Of His Obsession by Gracie-Mae Harding 6/22/23 4stars (CA)
Kidnapped in the Woods by Deena Alexander 7/4/23 4.5stars (NY)16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
Press Your Luck: An Age Gap Secret Pregnancy Office Romance by Ajme Williams 6/23/23 4stars (Betts and Todd but also Pierce and Naomi)17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
Death by Windmill: A Mother’s Day Murder in Amsterdam (Travel Can Be Murder #3) by Jennifer S. Alderson 7/30/23 4stars (blue)18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Ex. Mystery begins with M.
The Crown Prince's Bride (Royal Duology, #2) by Donna Alward 6/25/23 4stars (R - Romance)19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
Remember Me(Book 3): Fueling The Flames Of His Obsession by Gracie-Mae Harding 6/21/23 4stars (R)
My Fake Billionaire Damaged Boyfriend by Jade Styles 7/16/23 3stars (M)20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
A Murder of Aspic Proportions (A Sunflower Café Mystery, #2) by Amy Lillard 7/9/23 4stars (6/27/23 bonus)
4 SEAL Daddies: A Military Reverse Harem Secret Baby Romance by Sofia T Summers 7/11/23 4stars (335 pages) (6/30/23 bonus)
SEAL Daddies Next Door: An Age Gap, Accidental Pregnancy, Reverse Harem Romance by Ajme Williams 7/15/23 4stars (7/14/23 bonus)
The Bridge of Progress (Lancaster Bridges Book Two): An Amish Romance Series by Sylvia Price 7/17/23 4stars (7/18/23 bonus)
Honeymoon Hoax: A Secret Pregnancy, Marriage of Convenience Romance by Sofia T. Summers 7/22/23 4stars (7/21/23 bonus)
Hidden Away at Promise Lodge (Promise Lodge #7) by Charlotte Hubbard 7/23/23 4.5stars (7/25/23 bonus)
A Sense for Murder (Sally Solari #6) by Leslie Karst 7/25/23 4stars (8/1/23 bonus)
Mod
Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits ..."
Great job JoAnne!
I counted 37 points. #17 does not count because the title is in two colors and red was not one of the choices.
JoAnne wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Done on post #22Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
SCORING: Score 1 point for each book ..."
I completed 8 bonuses for 16 poonts total so it s/b 42 points
I’ll switch it to 18 since it’s a mystery so starts with M
I can’t switch it until later when I’m on my laptop
FINISHEDReading The Seasons - Summer
June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
Super Seasonal: 12/5-15 points
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
Last Breath by Mary Stone 11/7
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman 15/7
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai 3/7
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
The Dollhouse Murders by Betty Ren Wright 18/7
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
by Peg Kehret 14/714. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
How to Be Miserable: 40 Strategies You Already Use by Randy J. Paterson 28/7
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
Refugee by Alan Gratz 13/7
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell 29/7
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Ex. Mystery begins with M.
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang 27/7 (School)
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
The Ex-Husband by Samantha Hayes 14/7
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow 17/7
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Object: The aim of the challenge is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter. A special badge is given to the winner.
Read books for the tasks listed below. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
SCORING: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task PLUS an additional 2 points for each bonus task. The book must work for the task and the bonus to receive the 2 extra points.
Please keep a record of your points total at the top of your post.
Reading The Seasons - Summer
Duration: June 21st 2023 - September 22nd 2023
~Levels~
Super Seasonal: 5-15 points
Summer Fun: 16-30 points
Summer Lovin': 31+ points
~TASKS~
1. Summer Fun
⛱️ Read a book with the word SUMMER in the title.
2. Sit on a porch swing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sits on the porch.
-->BONUS: A swing or chair on the porch on the cover (show cover).
3. Watch a movie outdoors.
⛱️ Read a book where a character sees a movie outdoors.
4. Walk on the boardwalk or a dock.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes on the boardwalk or sits on a dock.
-->BONUS: A boardwalk or dock on the cover (show cover).
5. Win a prize at the fair.
⛱️ Read a book where there is a county fair/festival or a trip to an amusement park.
6. Build a sandcastle at the beach.
⛱️ Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
-->BONUS: Beach on the cover (show cover).
7. Eat a summer food.
⛱️ Read a book where corn on the cob, watermelon or s'mores are eaten.
8. Host an old-fashioned ice cream social.
⛱️ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
9. Go Fishing.
⛱️ Read a book where a character goes fishing.
-->BONUS: A fishing boat or fish on the cover (show cover).
10. Swim in a lake.
⛱️ Read a book set on a lake OR where someone enjoys a day at the lake.
11. Buy a big sun hat.
⛱️ Read a book where the title begins with a letter in BIG SUN HAT (excluding A, AN, The).
-->BONUS: A big sun hat on the cover (show cover).
12. Smell freshly-cut grass.
⛱️ Read a book where a character mows the lawn.
13. Take a last-minute road trip.
⛱️ Read a book where someone has to drive somewhere a few hours from where they live OR someone goes on a road trip.
-->BONUS: A motor vehicle on the cover (show cover).
14. Canada Day - July 1st
⛱️ Read a book that is set in Canada OR by a Canadian author.
15. Independence Day - 4th of July
⛱️ Read a book set in the USA.
-->BONUS: An American Flag on the cover (show cover).
16. Summer Weddings
⛱️ Read a book where there is a wedding.
17. Summer Color Trends 2023
Key Lime, Orange, Turquoise
⛱️ Read a book where the title is green, orange or blue (show cover).
18. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in SUMMER.
Ex. Mystery begins with M.
19. SUMMER
⛱️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SUMMER (excluding A, An and The).
20. Summer Books
⛱️ Read a book published between June 21st - September 22nd of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2023.
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Challenge Rules
*Please post a partial list of the challenge when you sign up.
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task or letter
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.
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