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4. Happy Birthday Paul Gauguina. A book with at least 4 colors on the cover
Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students by Zaretta Lynn HammondRead May 10, 2024 - June 3, 2024
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3. Let's Catch a Moviea. Author's initials can be found in BLOCKBUSTER FILM
The New Couple in 5B by Lisa UngerRead June 4, 2024 - June 8, 2024
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2. Vacation Timeb. A book by a favorite author
I Know Who You Are by Alice FeeneyRead June 9, 2024 - June 20, 2024
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4. Back to School Salesa. A book borrowed from the library
What Rose Forgot by Nevada BarrRead June 10, 2024 - June 12, 2024
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2. National Prune Dayc. A book with purple on the cover
A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia GrayRead June 11, 2024 - June 14, 2024
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4. Happy Birthday Paul Gauguinc. A book with a seven in the page count
That Night by Chevy Stevens (370 pages)Read June 15, 2024 - June 18, 2024
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3. Let's Catch a Moviec. A book published in the last two years
With a Little Luck by Marissa MeyerRead June 16, 2024 - June 16, 2024
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1. Happy Birthday Satchel Paigea. A book whose author's initials appear in CURVEBALL
Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa UngerRead June 24, 2024 - June 26, 2024
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1. National Ballpoint Pen Dayb. A book written under a pen name
Ten Thousand Skies Above You by Claudia Gray (Amy Vincent)Read June 28, 2024 - June 28, 2024
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3. Let's Play a Gameb. A book by an author whose initials appear in SCRABBLE
Take Your Breath Away by Linwood BarclayRead June 20, 2024 - June 28, 2024
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August1. The Destruction of Pompeii
b. A book with red on the cover
The Whole Enchilada by Diane Mott DavidsonRead June 29, 2024 - June 29, 2024
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4. Dog Days of Summerb. A book with a hot setting
Vacations from Hell by Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, Claudia Gray, Maureen Johnson, and Sarah MlynowskiRead June 29, 2024 - June 29, 2024
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2. National Prune Daya. A book written by someone over the age of 60
The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie and Charles OsborneRead June 29, 2024 - June 30, 2024
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2. Vacation Timec. A book set somewhere you would like to visit
After the Funeral by Agatha Christie (England, U.K.)14/36
3. Let's Play a Gamea. A book with multiple points of view
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard OsmanRead June 27, 2024 - June 30, 2024
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3. Let's Play a Gamec. A book in a series
Hercule Poirot's Christmas (Hercule Poirot #20) by Agatha ChristieRead June 30, 2024 - June 30, 2024
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1. Happy Birthday Satchel Paigec. A book with a black main character
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan BraithwaiteRead July 1, 2024 - July 3, 2024
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2. The Apollo Moon Landingb. A book with the moon on the cover
The Lie Maker by Linwood BarclayRead July 7, 2024 - July 8, 2024
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3. Let's Catch a Movieb. A book that has been adapted into a movie or series
The Book Thief by Markus ZusakRead July 8, 2024 - July 12, 2024
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3. Let's Go on a Hikec. A book with an element of survival
The Last One by Alexandra OlivaRead July 12, 2014 - July 14, 2024
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4. Dog Days of Summerc. An author's first book
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy WillinghamRead July 15, 2024 - July 15, 2024
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2. National Prune Dayb. A book with more than 400 pages
Truly Madly Guilty by Liane MoriartyRead July 6, 2024 - July 16, 2024
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4. Back to School Salesb. A nonfiction book
Back From the Future: A Celebration of the Greatest Time Travel Story Ever Told by Brad GilmoreRead July 17, 2024 - July 17, 2024
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1. The Destruction of Pompeiia. A book featuring an ancient civilization
Death Comes As the End by Agatha Christie (Set in Thebes, Egypt in 2000 B.C.)Read July 18, 2024 - July 19, 2024
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1. The Destruction of Pompeiic. A book set in a city
Last Girl Ghosted by Lisa Unger (Most of the first half of the novel is set in New York City).Read July 23, 2024 - July 24, 2024
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4. Happy Birthday Paul Gauguinb. A translated book
The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino (originally written in Japanese, and I read an English translated copy)Read July 19, 2024 - July 25, 2024
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4. Dog Days of Summera. A book with a dog on the cover
Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. ManansalaRead July 25, 2024 - July 30, 2024
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2. Vacation Timea. A book you've been meaning to read
Murder, She Wrote: The Murder of Twelve by Jessica Fletcher and Jon LandRead July 30, 2024 - July 31, 2024
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3. Let's Go on a Hikeb. A book set in a rural area
Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent (Set in rural Ireland)Read August 1, 2024 - August 2, 2024
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3. Let's Go on a Hikea. A book with a cover of a nature scene without people
All Good People Here by Ashley FlowersRead August 5, 2024 - August 6, 2024
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1. National Ballpoint Pen Dayc. A book about a writer, bookseller, or librarian
Beach Read by Emily Henry (Both main characters are novelists).Read August 3, 2024 - August 9, 2024
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4. Back to School Salesc. A book with a character in an educational setting
In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead (College setting)Read August 3, 2024 - August 11, 2024
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1. Happy Birthday Satchel Paigeb. A book featuring a sport
Only When It's Us by Chloe Liese (Soccer)Read August 13, 2024 - August 13, 2024
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2. The Apollo Moon Landingc. A book published in the 1960s
The Drowner by John D. MacDonald (Originally Published in 1963)Read August 13, 2024 - August 13, 2024
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1. National Ballpoint Pen Daya. A book with a writing utensil on the cover
Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie (Pen)Read August 14, 2024 - August 14, 2024
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2. The Apollo Moon Landinga. A book set in space
by Claudia GrayRead August 28, 2024 - August, 28, 2024
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1. National Ballpoint Pen Day
June 10th, the anniversary of the patent filing. Fun fact: the world's most popular ball point is the Bic Crystal, which sells on average 57 pens per second.
a. A book with a writing utensil on the cover
b. A book written under a pen name
c. A book about a writer, bookseller, or librarian
2. National Prune Day
June 15th. Fun fact: prunes, the dried version of plums, were originally from China.
a. A book written by someone over the age of 60
b. A book with more than 400 pages
c. A book with purple on the cover
3. Let's Catch a Movie
The term 'blockbuster' was originally used to describe especially destructive bombs, and then came to mean shocking news stories. It's current use as a movie with huge box office returns is often attributed to producer Max Youngstein
a. Author's initials can be found in BLOCKBUSTER FILM
b. A book that has been adapted into a movie or series
c. A book published in the last two years
4. Happy Birthday Paul Gauguin
Born on June 7th 1848 Gauguin was a French artist most known for his contributions to the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements. He lived in France, Peru, Martinique, Tahiti, and the Marquesas Islands.
a. A book with at least 4 colors on the cover
b. A translated book
c. A book with a seven in the page count
July
1. Happy Birthday Satchel Paige
Baseball pitcher Leroy R. (Satchel) Paige (1906-1982) was the first African American pitcher in the American League. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.
a. A book whose author's initials appear in CURVEBALL
b. A book featuring a sport
c. A book with a black main character
2. The Apollo Moon Landing
Apollo 11, the first manned landing on Earth's moon, touched down on the surface on July 20, 1969.
a. A book set in space
b. A book with the moon on the cover
c. A book published in the 1960s
3. Let's Go on a Hike
Fun fact: Yellowstone National Park averages 1 bear attack per year, and there have only been 8 bear-caused fatalities in park history. For perspective that is 1 bear attack per 26.2 million park visits.
a. A book with a cover of a nature scene without people
b. A book set in a rural area
c. A book with an element of survival
4. Dog Days of Summer
Fun fact: this phrase refers to the time when Sirius the dog star is visible in the sky.
a. A book with a dog on the cover
b. A book with a hot setting
c. An author's first book
August
1. The Destruction of Pompeii
Pompeii was a Roman city that was buried under volcanic ash and pumice during the eruption of Mt Vesuvius on August 24, 79 CE sometime in the autumn, based on recent archaeological finds. Because of the particular method of its destruction it is extremely well preserved and offers a unique look at life in the ancient Roman Empire.
a. A book featuring an ancient civilization
b. A book with red on the cover
c. A book set in a city
2. Vacation Time
Fun fact: 60% of the Earth's lakes are located in Canada. Something to think about next time you're by a lake.
a. A book you've been meaning to read
b. A book by a favorite author
c. A book set somewhere you would like to visit
3. Let's Play a Game
Fun fact: In Chile the Clue character Mr. Green is named Chef Lettuce.
a. A book with multiple points of view
b. A book by an author whose initials appear in SCRABBLE
c. A book in a series
4. Back to School Sales
Fun fact: in 2023 the average American household spent $890 on back to school shopping, according to an online survey. Ok, that one's not actually that fun.
a. A book borrowed from the library
b. A nonfiction book
c. A book with a character in an educational setting