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DHASG April Reading Challenge



Introduction: April is the fourth month of the year. Spring is here to stay (or so we hope) for three months. Let’s celebrate the month of April and reading on the DHASG with this challenge.

Instructions:

1. Books must be read between April 1st and April 30th of the month.
2. Please post on this thread that you are signing up and update your stats as you finish. Let the moderator know when you are completed in your final post.
3. A book can only be used once in the challenge.
4. Books of any genre can be used for the challenge, unless a particular part of the challenge states otherwise.
5. Let’s have fun this month!

Levels
1. Spring in My Step: Read 8 books
2. In Full Bloom: Read 5-7 books
3. I’m no April Fool: Read 3-4 books

1. Tax Freedom Day! April 16th is the day that the tax nightmare is over (hopefully) for another year. Any book you want to read this month will count toward this challenge just as a pat on the back.
2. Earth Day—April 22nd is the day we celebrate Planet Earth and refocus our conservation and ecologically friendly efforts. Read a book that reminds you of nature in its pristine state and doing our part to keep the earth clean and healthy for all its inhabitants.
3. Diamonds are Forever—The diamond is the birthstone for April. Diamonds are known for their physical hardness and their beauty. They can be utilitarian and decorative. Read a book with a character who is both tough as a diamond, but also beautiful and desirable to you as a reader.
4. Daisy Jane—The Daisy is the birth flower of April. Its scientific name is Bellis perennis, which means pretty and everlasting in Latin. Daisies are known for their ubiquitous and hardy natures. Read a book with a heroine who is a girl next door type or plain Jane, because we know these girls have hidden depths that can make a hero fall head over heels.
5. Number Four—Since April is the fourth month of the year, you can read a book that has four words in its title or has one word with four letters as its title. If you can find a book with a character named April, you can count it here.
6. April Showers Mean May Flowers—Since April is known for rainy days, any book that makes you cry that you read this month counts here. ‘Cause we all need a good cry every now and then.
7. Flower Power-Unless you’re in one of the areas that are still getting snow, the flowers are blooming around us right now. Read a book that makes you think of newly growing flowers/blooms of any type, be it the book cover, a character’s name, a mention of flowers in the book.
8. So Long, Sweetie!—The other birth flower of April is the Sweet Pea. Sweet Peas symbolize pleasure, goodbyes, departures, and thank yous. Read the last book in a series you’ve been following or the last book in your collection or the latest book currently in publication by an author.

Information about the month of April taken from Wikipedia.org.

Challenge Participants

Elizabeth
Lady Danielle
Amanda
Cherrie
Tina Theresa
Suzanne
Jeanelle

DHASG April 2013 Reading Challenge
Duration: 4/1/2013 - 4/30/2013

Progress: 8 out of 8 (Spring in My Step)

1. Tax Freedom Day! The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison, 4/4/2013, 3.5*
2. Earth Day� Naked Edge by Pamela Clare, 4/21/2013, 4*
3. Diamonds are Forever�Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh, 4/8/2013, 4*
4. Daisy Jane� Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning, 4/16/2013, 3*
5. Number Four�This Duchess of Mine by Eloiza James, 4/2/2013, 2*
6. April Showers Mean May Flowers�Play Dirty - Sandra Brown, 4/5/2013, 3.5*
7. Flower Power- Daisy's Back in Town - Rachel Gibson, 4/9/2013, 3.5*
8. So Long, Sweetie!�Wolf with Benefits -Shelly Laurenston, 4/12/2013, 3.5*

I'm in! Will be back to post my list.

DHASG April 2013 Reading Challenge
Duration: 4/1/2013 - 4/30/2013
Progress: 8 out of 8 (Spring in My Step)

1. Tax Freedom Day! Read any book you want.
Tender Mercies 4/1/13 * * *
My Review: Review IMHO-Tender Mercies

2.Earth Day� Read a book that reminds you of nature in its pristine state and doing our part to keep the earth clean and healthy for all its inhabitants.
Deadly Offerings (Heroine owns a wind farm) 4/8/13 * *
My Review: Review IMHO-Deadly Offerings

3. Diamonds are Forever—Read a book with a character who is both tough as a diamond, but also beautiful and desirable to you as a reader.
Consequences 4/23/13 * *
My Review: Review IMHO-Consequences

4. Daisy Jane� Read a book with a heroine who is a girl next door type or plain Jane
One Dance with a Duke 4/3/13 * * * *
My Review: Review IMHO-One Dance with a Duke

5. Number Four—Read a book that has four words in its title or has one word with four letters as its title. If you can find a book with a character named April, you can count it here.
The Sea of Tranquility 4/16/13 * * * * *
My Review: Review IMHO-The Sea of Tranquility

6. April Showers Mean May Flowers—Any book that makes you cry that you read this month counts here.
Find You in the Dark 4/4/13 * * * * *
My Review: Review IMHO-Find You in the Dark

7.Flower Power- Read a book that makes you think of newly growing flowers/blooms of any type, be it the book cover, a character’s name, a mention of flowers in the book.
Hired by the Cowboy 4/6/13 * * *
My Review: Review IMHO-Hired by the Cowboy

8. So Long, Sweetie!—Read the last book in a series you’ve been following or the last book in your collection or the latest book currently in publication by an author.
Own the Wind 4/12/13 * * * * *
My Review: Review IMHO-Own the Wind

Finished 4/23/13

DHASG April Reading Challenge
In Full Bloom 6/5-7 books

1. Tax Freedom Day! Thrill Ride 4/18
2. Earth Day� White Heat 4/8
3. Diamonds are Forever� Rev it up 4/11
4. Daisy Jane� Dangerous Highlander 4/25
5. Number Four� Born to Be Wilde 4/2
6. April Showers Mean May Flowers—Since April is known for rainy days, any book that makes you cry that you read this month counts here. ‘Cause we all need a good cry every now and then.
7. Flower Power- The Virtuoso 4/27
8. So Long, Sweetie!� Moon Sworn 4/7

I'm excited to start this challenge tomorrow. I have been struggling to get through a rather boring series of short books :-(. I'm really going to try hard to finish the series, but I can't wait to get my hands on one of the great books on my list.

Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group
DHASG April Challenge
Duration: 4/1/2013 - 4/30/2013

Progress: 7 out of 7 (In Full Bloom)

1. Tax Freedom Day! April 16th is the day that the tax nightmare is over (hopefully) for another year: Any book you want to read this month will count toward this challenge just as a pat on the back:
A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley - **** - 4/2/2013

2. Earth Day—April 22nd is the day we celebrate Planet Earth and refocus our conservation and ecologically friendly efforts. Read a book that reminds you of nature in its pristine state and doing our part to keep the earth clean and healthy for all its inhabitants.

3. Diamonds are Forever � The diamond is the birthstone for April. Diamonds are known for their physical hardness and their beauty. They can be utilitarian and decorative: Read a book with a character who is both tough as a diamond, but also beautiful and desirable to you as a reader:
The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani - - 4/1/2013

4. Daisy Jane—The Daisy is the birth flower of April. Its scientific name is Bellis perennis, which means pretty and everlasting in Latin. Daisies are known for their ubiquitous and hardy natures: Read a book with a heroine who is a girl next door type or plain Jane, because we know these girls have hidden depths that can make a hero fall head over heels:
The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe - - 4/2/2013

5. Number Four� Since April is the fourth month of the year, you can read a book that has four words in its title or has one word with four letters as its title. If you can find a book with a character named April, you can count it here-
A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton - **** - 4/4/2013

6. April Showers Mean May Flowers� Since April is known for rainy days, any book that makes you cry that you read this month counts here. ‘Cause we all need a good cry every now and then-
Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler - **** - 4/16/2013

7. Flower Power- Unless you’re in one of the areas that are still getting snow, the flowers are blooming around us right now. Read a book that makes you think of newly growing flowers/blooms of any type, be it the book cover, a character’s name, a mention of flowers in the book:
Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts - - 4/8/2013

8. So Long, Sweetie!—The other birth flower of April is the Sweet Pea. Sweet Peas symbolize pleasure, goodbyes, departures, and thank yous: Read the last book in a series you’ve been following or the last book in your collection or the latest book currently in publication by an author:
Scarlet by Marissa Meyer - *** - 4/26/2013

Cherrie wrote: "I'm excited to start this challenge tomorrow. I have been struggling to get through a rather boring series of short books :-(. I'm really going to try hard to finish the series, but I can't wait to..."

Gosh, that is the worst! I hope you get clear of the boring books soon, Cherrie!

DHASG April Reading Challenge

DHASG April 2013 Reading Challenge
Duration: 4/1/2013 - 4/30/2013
Progress: 7 out of 8 (Spring in My Step)

1. Tax Freedom Day!: Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs; Read 04/17/13

2. Earth Day: Virgin River by Robyn Carr; Read 04/01/13

3. Diamonds are Forever: Lethal Rider by Larissa Ione; Read 04/10/13

4. Daisy Jane: Deacon's Touch by Callie Croix; Read 04/01/13

5. Number Four: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost; Read 04/15/13

6. April Showers Mean May Flowers: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh; Read 04/19/13

7. Flower Power: Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr; Read 04/02/13

8. So Long, Sweetie!: Rogue Rider by Larissa

Im in, definitely. Let's say 5-7 books

I'm done!!!!!!

DHASG April Reading Challenge

DHASG April 2013 Reading Challenge
Duration: 4/1/2013 - 4/30/2013
Progress: 8 out of 8 (Spring in My Step)

1. Tax Freedom Day!: Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs; Read 04/17/13

2. Earth Day: Virgin River by Robyn Carr; Read 04/01/13

3. Diamonds are Forever: Lethal Rider by Larissa Ione; Read 04/10/13

4. Daisy Jane: Deacon's Touch by Callie Croix; Read 04/01/13

5. Number Four: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost; Read 04/15/13

6. April Showers Mean May Flowers: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh; Read 04/19/13

7. Flower Power: Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr; Read 04/02/13

8. So Long, Sweetie!: Rogue Rider by Larissa; Read 04/26/13

Way to go, Amanda!

Danielle's DHASG April Challenge Final Stats

Update: 5/1/13
Completed:8/8

Level 1. Spring in My Step: Read 8 books


1. Tax Freedom Day: Magician: Apprentice by Raymond E. Feist 4/13
2. Earth Day: Running from the Devil by Jamie Freveletti 4/27
3. Diamonds are Forever: Warrior by Kristina Douglas 4/29
4. Daisy Jane: Sleeping with the Entity by Cat Devon 4/26
5. Number Four: Daughter of the Sword by Steve Bein 4/18
6. April Showers Mean May Flowers: Love and the Punk Rock Grrl by KH Alynn 4/30
7. Flower Power: Scoundrel (The Blades of the Rose) by Zoe Archer 4/3
8. So Long, Sweetie: Lover at Last by JR Ward (4/4)

Thanks and congrats to everyone who participated!