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June Challenge
10/10 Completed!
1. "J" is for June: Jemima's Secret by Lynne Graham, 3 stars, finished 6/15
2. Member of the Month, Laurala:Devil's Game by Joanna Wylde, 3 stars, finished 6/22
3. Featured Author, Samantha Young: Valentine by Samantha Young, 3 stars, finished 6/27
4. Audiobook Month: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward, 4 stars, finished 6/5
5. LGTB Pride Month: Trust by Ella Frank, 5 stars, finished 6/25
6. June 1st, Dare Day: Entwined Secrets by Robin Briar, 3 stars, finished 6/24
7. June 6th, D-Day:Raid by Kristen Ashley, 4 stars, finished 6/17
8. June 21, Father's Day: In Christofides' Keeping by Abby Green, 3 stars, finished 6/15
9. June 26, Take Your Dog to Work Day: Play It Safe by Kristen Ashley, finished 6/3, 4 stars
10. Reader's Choice: Stepbrother Billionaire by Colleen Masters, 3 stars, finished 6/2
10/10 Completed!
1. "J" is for June: Jemima's Secret by Lynne Graham, 3 stars, finished 6/15
2. Member of the Month, Laurala:Devil's Game by Joanna Wylde, 3 stars, finished 6/22
3. Featured Author, Samantha Young: Valentine by Samantha Young, 3 stars, finished 6/27
4. Audiobook Month: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward, 4 stars, finished 6/5
5. LGTB Pride Month: Trust by Ella Frank, 5 stars, finished 6/25
6. June 1st, Dare Day: Entwined Secrets by Robin Briar, 3 stars, finished 6/24
7. June 6th, D-Day:Raid by Kristen Ashley, 4 stars, finished 6/17
8. June 21, Father's Day: In Christofides' Keeping by Abby Green, 3 stars, finished 6/15
9. June 26, Take Your Dog to Work Day: Play It Safe by Kristen Ashley, finished 6/3, 4 stars
10. Reader's Choice: Stepbrother Billionaire by Colleen Masters, 3 stars, finished 6/2











Completed 3
1. 'J' is for June: Grey by E.L. James 6/19
2. Member of the Month - LaurLa:
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young:
4. Audiobook Month:
5. LGBT Pride Month: Sincerely, Carter (blue cover) 6/6
6. June 1st - Dare Day:
7. June 6 - D-Day:
9. June 26 - Take your dog to work day:
10. Reader's Choice: The Seduction 1 6/3

Completed: 0/9
1. 'J' is for June: Vengeance in Death by J. D. Robb
2. Member of the Month - LaurLa: Holiday in Death by J. D. Robb
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young: Wicked Whispers by Nina Bangs
4. Audiobook Month: Midnight Rescue by Elle Kennedy
5. LGBT Pride Month: Archetype by M. D. Waters
6. June 1st - Dare Day: The Seventh Mother by Sherri Wood Emmons
7. June 6 - D-Day: Hard as It Gets by Laura Kaye
9. June 26 - Take your dog to work day: Would-Be Witch by Kimberly Frost
10. Reader's Choice: Wicked Memories by Nina Bangs










Duration: June 1st - June 30th
Completed: 7/8
�1. 'J' is for June - One Night with a Billionaire by Jessica Clare (4/6) ***
�2. Member of the Month: LaurLa - Kane by L.A. Casey (5/6) ***
�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Vicious Cycle by Katie Ashley (16/6) ***
�4. Audiobook Month - How to Capture a Countess by Karen Hawkins (12/6)
5. LGBT Pride Month -
�6. June 1st: Dare Day - Stephan by Hazel Gower (7/6) ***
7. June 6: D-Day -
�8. June 21: Fathers Day - Road to Redemption by Piper Davenport
�10. Reader's Choice - Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh (3/6) ****








0 of 10
1. 'J' is for June
� The Jilting of Lord Rothwick (Royally Ever After Anthology) - Lorreta Chase
2. Member of the Month � LaurLa:
� Dark Witch - Nora Roberts (pubbed Oct 2013)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young:
� Storm Warning - Toni Anderson (takes place in Scotland)
4. Audiobook Month:
� Love...Under Different Skies - Nick Spalding
5. LGBT Pride Month:
� Breathing Room - Susan Elizabeth Phillips (red cover)
6. June 1st: Dare Day:
� Engaged at the Chatsfield - Melanie Milburne (new author to me)
7. June 6: D-Day:
� Unbreakable SEAL - J.M. Madden (veteran SEAL)
8. June 21: Fathers Day:
� Wildflower Redemption - Leslie P. Garcia (hero is a widower with a daughter)
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day:
� Gilding the Lily-pad - Elle Lothlorien (not the expected animal cover, but frog's are animals too)
10. Reader's Choice:
� Boom! Listen To Your Heart - Roxanne Rogerson











1. 'J' is for June - Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Member of the Month: LaurLa - LaurLa has been a member of the RRRC since September 2013. Here is the link to LaurLa's shelves.
Please read a book from any of LaurLa's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in September of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young. Read one book written by Samantha Young or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist
Fun Facts about Samantha-
* Samantha Young was born Stirlingshire, Scotland.
* She writes contemporary and paranormal romance.
* She was nominated for 2014 ŷ Best Romance.
You may also read a book set in Scotland, or by an author who is from Scotland. You can also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary or Paranormal Romance. You can also read a book that was nominated for ŷ Best Romance category.
4. Audiobook Month - June is audiobook month. Listen to an audiobook or read a book that is also available in audio. OR read a book with an MC that is blind.
5. LGBT Pride Month - Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and Purple.
6. June 1st: Dare Day - Dare to read a book from a genre that you normally don't read OR read a book by an author that you never have read before.
7. June 6: D-Day - Read a book where the MC is active military OR read a book where MC is a veteran. OR a book set in France.
8. June 21: Fathers Day - Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - Read a book that has a an animal on the cover OR read a book where an animal is prominent in the story.
10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.

DONE
1. 'J' is for June - author's first name starts with 'J' James O. Born Walking Money 6/2 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month: LaurLa - published in 2013 We Need New Names 6/14 ★★�
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - book set in Scotland Natural Causes James Oswald 6/12 ★★★★
4. Audiobook Month Listen to an audiobook We Need New Names NoViolet Bulawayo 6/14 ★★�
5. LGBT Pride Month - 6/17 ★★★★

6. June 1st: Dare Day - genre that you normally don't read AND read a book by an author that you never have read before. Christian fiction Downtown Green 6/13 ★★
7. June 6: D-Day - set in France A Spy Like Me 6/19 ★★
8. June 21: Fathers Day -character is close to their father A Secret Killer 6/19 ★★
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - animal on the cover Six Moon Summer 6/18 ★★

10. Reader's Choice - Anne of Green Gables 6/14

RRRC Monthly Challenges
June 1-30, 2015
0/8
1. Starts with J: Julia Quinn: The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy
2. Published in 2013: Reflection Point by Emily March
3. FAC: Set in Scotland: The Taming of a Scottish Princess by Karen Hawkins
4. Audiobook: Death of a Charming Man by M.C. Beaton
5. LGBT: Red is dominant color: The Duke and the Lady in Red by Lorraine Heath
6. Author never read before: Jana DeLeon: Trouble in Mudbug
7. D-Day: MC is in U.S. Army: Darkness at Dawn by Elizabeth Jennings
8. Father's Day: MC is father or about to be: TBD
9. Animal on Cover: Dark Wolf (wolf) by Christine Feehan
OR Final Catcall (cat) by Sofie Kelly
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

10/10 DONE
1. 'J' is for June - Jungle Freakn Bride by Eve Langlais 6.2
2. Member of the Month: LaurLa - Their blue-collard girl by Dixie Lynn Dwyer 6.2
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Micah by Kathi S. Barton 6.4
4. Audiobook Month - (blind) Imperfect Beauty by EA WEST 6.29
5. LGBT Pride Month - On The Edge: A Novel by TS Krupa 6.8
6. June 1st: Dare Day - Damaged Goods by Lauren Gallagher 6.2
7. June 6: D-Day - Unexpected fate by Harper Sloan 6.8
8. June 21: Fathers Day - Vicious Cycle by Katie Ashley 6.5
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - Valentine's Wolf by EA Price 6.1
10. Reader's Choice - Through the Weeds by Shannon Flagg 6.0

6/1 - 6/30
8/8
1. 'J' is for June: Riot 6/7 ****
2. Member of the Month: (A book published in 2013 or a book published in September of any year.) Daredevil, Vol. 1: Devil at Bay (pub Sept. 2014) 6/1 ****
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young:
You can also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary or Paranormal Romance. Arrow's Hell 6/16 ***
4. Audiobook Month: Mistress 6/4 ****
5. LGBT Pride Month: - Read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and Purple. Legendary Star-Lord, Volume 1: Face It, I Rule 6/1 ****
6. June 1st: Dare Day: - Dare to read a book by an author that you never have read before. Pucked 6/13 ****
7. June 6: D-Day: - Read a book where the MC is a veteran.
8. June 21: Fathers Day - Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day: - Read a book that has a an animal on the cover. When an Alpha Purrs 6/6 ***
10. Reader's Choice: - Read any book of your choice. Haunting Blackie 6/14 ****
To Read:
Finished:









Goal: 5/5
�1. 'J' is for June
Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'
Wicked by Jennifer L. Armentrout (06/06/15)
�2. Member of the Month: LaurLa
Read a book published in 2013
One Tiny Lie by K.A. Tucker (06/24/15)
�3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young
Read one book written by Samantha Young
You may also read a book set in Scotland
Moonlight on Nightingale Way by Samantha Young (06/16/15)
�5. LGBT Pride Month
Read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple
The Hidden Blade by Sherry Thomas (06/14/15)
�10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice
My Beautiful Enemy by Sherry Thomas (06/18/15)






1. 'J' is for June - Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Member of the Month: LaurLa - LaurLa has been a member of the RRRC since September 2013. Here is the link to LaurLa's shelves.
Please read a book from any of LaurLa's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in September of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young. Read one book written by Samantha Young or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist
Fun Facts about Samantha-
* Samantha Young was born Stirlingshire, Scotland.
* She writes contemporary and paranormal romance.
* She was nominated for 2014 ŷ Best Romance.
You may also read a book set in Scotland, or by an author who is from Scotland. You can also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary or Paranormal Romance. You can also read a book that was nominated for ŷ Best Romance category.
4. Audiobook Month - June is audiobook month. Listen to an audiobook or read a book that is also available in audio. OR read a book with an MC that is blind.
5. LGBT Pride Month - Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and Purple.
6. June 1st: Dare Day - Dare to read a book from a genre that you normally don't read OR read a book by an author that you never have read before.

7. June 6: D-Day - Read a book where the MC is active military OR read a book where MC is a veteran. OR a book set in France.
8. June 21: Fathers Day - Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - Read a book that has a an animal on the cover OR read a book where an animal is prominent in the story.
10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.

2/10 read
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2. Member of the Month - LaurLa: Gina and Mike by Buffy Andrews
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young: Unbeautiful by Jessica Sorensen
4. Audiobook Month: The Escort by Maryn Sinclair
5. LGBT Pride Month: Norma Jean by Amanda Heath
6. June 1st - Dare Day: Eternal Seduction by Jennifer Turner
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8. June 21 - Fathers Day: Fall from India Place by Samantha Young
9. June 26 - Take your dog to work day: Arctic Winds by Sondrae Bennett
10. Reader's Choice: Love the One You're With by Lauren Layne

1/10 Completed
01. 'J' is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory
OR
Love After All by Jaci Burton
02. Member of the Month ~ LaurLa: LaurLa has been a member of the RRRC since September 2013. Please read a book from any of LaurLa's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in September of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Samantha Young: Read one book written by Samantha Young or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Scotland, or by an author who is from Scotland. You can also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary or Paranormal Romance. You can also read a book that was nominated for ŷ Best Romance category.
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
04. Audiobook Month: June is audiobook month. Listen to an audiobook or read a book that is also available in audio. OR read a book with an MC that is blind.
Air Bound by Christine Feehan
OR
Marrying Daisy Bellamy by Susan Wiggs
05. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple.
Entwined by Elisabeth Naughton
06. Dare Day (June 1): Dare to read a book from a genre that you normally don't read OR read a book by an author that you never have read before.
They Are All My Family: A Daring Rescue in the Chaos of Saigon's Fall by John P. Riordan
OR
Better Than Chocolate by Sheila Roberts
OR
Just For You by Rosalind James
07. D-Day (June 6): Read a book where the MC is active military OR read a book where MC is a veteran. OR a book set in France.
Still the One by Jill Shalvis
OR
Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti
08. Father's Day (June 21): Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.
The Marriage Season by Linda Lael Miller
09. Take Your Dog to Work Day (June 26): Read a book that has a an animal on the cover OR read a book where an animal is prominent in the story.
For Keeps by Rachel Lacey
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Lawless In Leather by Melanie Scott
XXX
















Read 0/10
1. 'J' is for June: Punch-Drunk Love by Nico Jaye
2. Member of the Month, LaurLa: Hard as You Can by Laura Kaye
3. FAC Samantha Young - Contemporary Romance: The One That Got Away by Rhianne Aile
4. Audiobook Month: Plan B by S.J.D. Peterson
5. LGBT Pride Month: Broken Pieces by Riley Hart
6. Dare Day: The Last Cannoli by Tali Spencer
7. D-Day: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville
8. Fathers Day: The Nothingness of Ben by Brad Boney
9. Take your dog to work day: Making a Little Wrong into Something Right by L.L. Bucknor
10. Reader's Choice: Crash & Burn by Abigail Roux











1. 'J' is for June - Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (Fudge, #1) by Judy Blume

2. Member of the Month:

Wild Card (Elite Ops #1) by Lora Leigh
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) -

On Dublin Street (On Dublin Street #1) by Samantha Young
4. Audiobook Month -

Seriously... I'm kidding by Ellen DeGeneres
5. LGBT Pride Month -

Geography Club (Russel Middlebrook #1) by Brent Hartinger
6. June 1st: Dare Day -

Pucked by Helena Hunting
7. June 6: D-Day -

Sweet Filthy Boy (Wild Seasons #1) by Christina Lauren
8. June 21: Fathers Day -

To kill a mockingbird by Harper Lee
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day -

Animal farm by George Orwell
10. Reader's Choice -

Gloria's Secret (Gloria's Secret #1) by Nelle L'Amour

1. 'J' is for June - Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Member of the Month: LaurLa - LaurLa has been a member of the RRRC since September 2013. Here is the link to LaurLa's shelves.
Please read a book from any of LaurLa's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in September of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young. Read one book written by Samantha Young or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist
Fun Facts about Samantha-
* Samantha Young was born Stirlingshire, Scotland.
* She writes contemporary and paranormal romance.
* She was nominated for 2014 ŷ Best Romance.
You may also read a book set in Scotland, or by an author who is from Scotland. You can also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary or Paranormal Romance. You can also read a book that was nominated for ŷ Best Romance category.
4. Audiobook Month - June is audiobook month. Listen to an audiobook or read a book that is also available in audio. OR read a book with an MC that is blind.
5. LGBT Pride Month - Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and Purple.
6. June 1st: Dare Day - Dare to read a book from a genre that you normally don't read OR read a book by an author that you never have read before.

7. June 6: D-Day - Read a book where the MC is active military OR read a book where MC is a veteran. OR a book set in France.
8. June 21: Fathers Day - Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.

9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - Read a book that has a an animal on the cover OR read a book where an animal is prominent in the story.
10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.

2/10 Completed
01. 'J' is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory
OR
Love After All by Jaci Burton
02. Member of the Month ~ LaurLa: LaurLa has been a member of the RRRC since September 2013. Please read a book from any of LaurLa's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in September of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Samantha Young: Read one book written by Samantha Young or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Scotland, or by an author who is from Scotland. You can also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary or Paranormal Romance. You can also read a book that was nominated for ŷ Best Romance category.
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
04. Audiobook Month: June is audiobook month. Listen to an audiobook or read a book that is also available in audio. OR read a book with an MC that is blind.
Air Bound by Christine Feehan
OR
Marrying Daisy Bellamy by Susan Wiggs
05. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple.
Entwined by Elisabeth Naughton
06. Dare Day (June 1): Dare to read a book from a genre that you normally don't read OR read a book by an author that you never have read before.
07. D-Day (June 6): Read a book where the MC is active military OR read a book where MC is a veteran. OR a book set in France.
Still the One by Jill Shalvis
OR
Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti
08. Father's Day (June 21): Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.
The Marriage Season by Linda Lael Miller
09. Take Your Dog to Work Day (June 26): Read a book that has a an animal on the cover OR read a book where an animal is prominent in the story.
For Keeps by Rachel Lacey
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Lawless In Leather by Melanie Scott
XXX















3/5 Read
1. 'J' is for June - Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Member of the Month: LaurLa - Sept- Bad Boy Secrets
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young.
You may also read a book set in Scotland, or by an author who is from Scotland. You can also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary or Paranormal Romance. You can also read a book that was nominated for ŷ Best Romance category.
4. Audiobook Month - June is audiobook month. Listen to an audiobook or read a book that is also available in audio. OR read a book with an MC that is blind.
5. LGBT Pride Month -LGBT- Sacred Hearts 6/1
6. June 1st: Dare Day - new author- The Lonely Drop by Vanessa North 6/2
7. June 6: D-Day - Veteran- The Unexpected Millionaire 6/2
8. June 21: Fathers Day - Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - The Man Within
10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.






1. 'J' is for June - Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Member of the Month: LaurLa - LaurLa has been a member of the RRRC since September 2013. Here is the link to LaurLa's shelves.
Please read a book from any of LaurLa's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in September of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young. Read one book written by Samantha Young or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist
Fun Facts about Samantha-
* Samantha Young was born Stirlingshire, Scotland.
* She writes contemporary and paranormal romance.
* She was nominated for 2014 ŷ Best Romance.
You may also read a book set in Scotland, or by an author who is from Scotland. You can also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary or Paranormal Romance. You can also read a book that was nominated for ŷ Best Romance category.
4. Audiobook Month - June is audiobook month. Listen to an audiobook or read a book that is also available in audio. OR read a book with an MC that is blind.
5. LGBT Pride Month - Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and Purple.
6. June 1st: Dare Day - Dare to read a book from a genre that you normally don't read OR read a book by an author that you never have read before.

7. June 6: D-Day - Read a book where the MC is active military OR read a book where MC is a veteran. OR a book set in France.
8. June 21: Fathers Day - Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.

9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - Read a book that has a an animal on the cover OR read a book where an animal is prominent in the story.

10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.

J is for June:
Member of the Month - LaurLa: Finding It 06/02/15 ★★�
FAC Challenge - Samantha Young: Hero
Audiobook Month: Ugly Love (available in audio) 06/03/15 ★★★★�
LGBT Pride Month: The Elite (red cover)
June 1st - Dare Day: Along Came a Spider
June 6th - D-Day:
June 21st - Father's Day:
June 26th - Take your Dog to Work Day:
Readers Choice: Thirty-Four and a Half Predicaments

6/6
1. 'J' is for June: Jane's Harmony [6/4/15] 4 �
2. Published in September: Half-Blood 2 �
5. LGBT Pride Month: Like the Taste of Summer [6/28/15] 4 �
6. June 1st: Dare Day: Bad Romeo [6/6/15] 5 �
7. June 6th: D-Day: Reaper's Property [6/11/15] 3 �
10. Reader's Choice: Cinder [6/13/15] 2.5 �

1. 'J' is for June - Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Member of the Month: LaurLa - LaurLa has been a member of the RRRC since September 2013. Here is the link to LaurLa's shelves.
Please read a book from any of LaurLa's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in September of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young. Read one book written by Samantha Young or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist
Fun Facts about Samantha-
* Samantha Young was born Stirlingshire, Scotland.
* She writes contemporary and paranormal romance.
* She was nominated for 2014 ŷ Best Romance.
You may also read a book set in Scotland, or by an author who is from Scotland. You can also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary or Paranormal Romance. You can also read a book that was nominated for ŷ Best Romance category.
4. Audiobook Month - June is audiobook month. Listen to an audiobook or read a book that is also available in audio. OR read a book with an MC that is blind.
5. LGBT Pride Month - Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and Purple.

6. June 1st: Dare Day - Dare to read a book from a genre that you normally don't read OR read a book by an author that you never have read before.

7. June 6: D-Day - Read a book where the MC is active military OR read a book where MC is a veteran. OR a book set in France.

8. June 21: Fathers Day - Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.

9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - Read a book that has a an animal on the cover OR read a book where an animal is prominent in the story.

10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.

2015 June Monthly Challenge
Duration: 6/1/2015 - 6/30/2015
Progress: 0 out of 10
1. 'J' is for June - Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Member of the Month: LaurLa - LaurLa has been a member of the RRRC since September 2013. Here is the link to LaurLa's shelves.
Please read a book from any of LaurLa's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in September of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young. Read one book written by Samantha Young or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist
Fun Facts about Samantha-
* Samantha Young was born Stirlingshire, Scotland.
* She writes contemporary and paranormal romance.
* She was nominated for 2014 ŷ Best Romance.
You may also read a book set in Scotland, or by an author who is from Scotland. You can also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary or Paranormal Romance. You can also read a book that was nominated for ŷ Best Romance category.
4. Audiobook Month - June is audiobook month. Listen to an audiobook or read a book that is also available in audio. OR read a book with an MC that is blind.
5. LGBT Pride Month - Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and Purple.
6. June 1st: Dare Day - Dare to read a book from a genre that you normally don't read OR read a book by an author that you never have read before.
7. June 6: D-Day - Read a book where the MC is active military OR read a book where MC is a veteran. OR a book set in France.
8. June 21: Fathers Day - Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - Read a book that has a an animal on the cover OR read a book where an animal is prominent in the story.
10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.

1. 'J' is for June - Grim Shadows
2. Member of the Month: LaurLa When the Duke Was Wicked
7. June 6: D-Day - [MC works in War Office] What Happens in London
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - [is on list 'favorite romances with pets' ]Ten Things I Love About You











1. 'J' is for June - Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

2. Member of the Month: LaurLa - LaurLa has been a member of the RRRC since September 2013. Here is the link to LaurLa's shelves.
Please read a book from any of LaurLa's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in September of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young. Read one book written by Samantha Young or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist
Fun Facts about Samantha-
* Samantha Young was born Stirlingshire, Scotland.
* She writes contemporary and paranormal romance.
* She was nominated for 2014 ŷ Best Romance.
You may also read a book set in Scotland, or by an author who is from Scotland. You can also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary or Paranormal Romance. You can also read a book that was nominated for ŷ Best Romance category.
4. Audiobook Month - June is audiobook month. Listen to an audiobook or read a book that is also available in audio. OR read a book with an MC that is blind.
5. LGBT Pride Month - Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and Purple.

6. June 1st: Dare Day - Dare to read a book from a genre that you normally don't read OR read a book by an author that you never have read before.

7. June 6: D-Day - Read a book where the MC is active military OR read a book where MC is a veteran. OR a book set in France.

8. June 21: Fathers Day - Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.

9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - Read a book that has a an animal on the cover OR read a book where an animal is prominent in the story.

10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.

3/10 Completed
01. 'J' is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory
OR
Love After All by Jaci Burton
02. Member of the Month ~ LaurLa: LaurLa has been a member of the RRRC since September 2013. Please read a book from any of LaurLa's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in September of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Samantha Young: Read one book written by Samantha Young or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Scotland, or by an author who is from Scotland. You can also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary or Paranormal Romance. You can also read a book that was nominated for ŷ Best Romance category.
04. Audiobook Month: June is audiobook month. Listen to an audiobook or read a book that is also available in audio. OR read a book with an MC that is blind.
Air Bound by Christine Feehan
OR
Marrying Daisy Bellamy by Susan Wiggs
05. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple.
Entwined by Elisabeth Naughton
06. Dare Day (June 1): Dare to read a book from a genre that you normally don't read OR read a book by an author that you never have read before.
07. D-Day (June 6): Read a book where the MC is active military OR read a book where MC is a veteran. OR a book set in France.
Still the One by Jill Shalvis
OR
Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti
08. Father's Day (June 21): Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.
The Marriage Season by Linda Lael Miller
09. Take Your Dog to Work Day (June 26): Read a book that has a an animal on the cover OR read a book where an animal is prominent in the story.
For Keeps by Rachel Lacey
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Lawless In Leather by Melanie Scott
XXX














J is for June:
Member of the Month - LaurLa: Finding It 06/02/15 ★★�
FAC Challenge -
Audiobook Month: Ugly Love (available in audio) 06/03/15 ★★★★�
LGBT Pride Month:
June 1st - Dare Day:
June 6th - D-Day:
June 21st - Father's Day: Daddy's Girls: A Novel 06/05/15 ★★�
June 26th - Take your Dog to Work Day:
Readers Choice:












June 1-30, 2015
2/8
� 1. Starts with J: Julia Quinn: The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy - 6.06
2. Published in 2013: Reflection Point by Emily March
3. FAC: Set in Scotland: The Taming of a Scottish Princess by Karen Hawkins
4. Audiobook: Death of a Charming Man by M.C. Beaton
5. LGBT: Red is dominant color: The Duke and the Lady in Red by Lorraine Heath
6. Author never read before: Jana DeLeon: Trouble in Mudbug
7. D-Day: MC is in U.S. Army: Darkness at Dawn by Elizabeth Jennings
8. Father's Day: MC is father or about to be: TBD
� 9. Animal on Cover: Dark Wolf (wolf) by Christine Feehan - 6.02
10. Reader's Choice: Final Catcall (cat) by Sofie Kelly
I'm in!
2015 June Monthly Challenge
Progress: 2/5
1. 'J' is for June - Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Member of the Month: LaurLa - LaurLa has been a member of the RRRC since September 2013. Here is the link to LaurLa's shelves.
Please read a book from any of LaurLa's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in September of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young. Read one book written by Samantha Young or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist
Fun Facts about Samantha-
* Samantha Young was born Stirlingshire, Scotland.
* She writes contemporary and paranormal romance.
* She was nominated for 2014 ŷ Best Romance.
You may also read a book set in Scotland, or by an author who is from Scotland. You can also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary or Paranormal Romance. You can also read a book that was nominated for ŷ Best Romance category.
4. Audiobook Month - June is audiobook month. Listen to an audiobook or read a book that is also available in audio. OR read a book with an MC that is blind.
5. LGBT Pride Month - Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and Purple.
6. June 1st: Dare Day - Erotica Beyond Shame 07/06 ****
7. June 6: D-Day - Read a book where the MC is active military OR read a book where MC is a veteran. OR a book set in France.
8. June 21: Fathers Day - Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - Read a book that has a an animal on the cover OR read a book where an animal is prominent in the story.
10. Reader's Choice - The Iron Duke 06/06 ***
2015 June Monthly Challenge
Progress: 2/5
1. 'J' is for June - Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Member of the Month: LaurLa - LaurLa has been a member of the RRRC since September 2013. Here is the link to LaurLa's shelves.
Please read a book from any of LaurLa's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in September of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young. Read one book written by Samantha Young or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist
Fun Facts about Samantha-
* Samantha Young was born Stirlingshire, Scotland.
* She writes contemporary and paranormal romance.
* She was nominated for 2014 ŷ Best Romance.
You may also read a book set in Scotland, or by an author who is from Scotland. You can also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary or Paranormal Romance. You can also read a book that was nominated for ŷ Best Romance category.
4. Audiobook Month - June is audiobook month. Listen to an audiobook or read a book that is also available in audio. OR read a book with an MC that is blind.
5. LGBT Pride Month - Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and Purple.
6. June 1st: Dare Day - Erotica Beyond Shame 07/06 ****
7. June 6: D-Day - Read a book where the MC is active military OR read a book where MC is a veteran. OR a book set in France.
8. June 21: Fathers Day - Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - Read a book that has a an animal on the cover OR read a book where an animal is prominent in the story.
10. Reader's Choice - The Iron Duke 06/06 ***



1. 'J' is for June - Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

2. Member of the Month: LaurLa - LaurLa has been a member of the RRRC since September 2013. Here is the link to LaurLa's shelves.
Please read a book from any of LaurLa's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in September of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young. Read one book written by Samantha Young or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist
Fun Facts about Samantha-
* Samantha Young was born Stirlingshire, Scotland.
* She writes contemporary and paranormal romance.
* She was nominated for 2014 ŷ Best Romance.
You may also read a book set in Scotland, or by an author who is from Scotland. You can also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary or Paranormal Romance. You can also read a book that was nominated for ŷ Best Romance category.

4. Audiobook Month - June is audiobook month. Listen to an audiobook or read a book that is also available in audio. OR read a book with an MC that is blind.
5. LGBT Pride Month - Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and Purple.

6. June 1st: Dare Day - Dare to read a book from a genre that you normally don't read OR read a book by an author that you never have read before.

7. June 6: D-Day - Read a book where the MC is active military OR read a book where MC is a veteran. OR a book set in France.

8. June 21: Fathers Day - Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.

9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - Read a book that has a an animal on the cover OR read a book where an animal is prominent in the story.

10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.

4/10 Completed
01. 'J' is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory
OR
Love After All by Jaci Burton
02. Member of the Month ~ LaurLa: LaurLa has been a member of the RRRC since September 2013. Please read a book from any of LaurLa's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in September of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Samantha Young: Read one book written by Samantha Young or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Scotland, or by an author who is from Scotland. You can also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary or Paranormal Romance. You can also read a book that was nominated for ŷ Best Romance category.
04. Audiobook Month: June is audiobook month. Listen to an audiobook or read a book that is also available in audio. OR read a book with an MC that is blind.
Air Bound by Christine Feehan
OR
Marrying Daisy Bellamy by Susan Wiggs
05. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple.
Entwined by Elisabeth Naughton
06. Dare Day (June 1): Dare to read a book from a genre that you normally don't read OR read a book by an author that you never have read before.
07. D-Day (June 6): Read a book where the MC is active military OR read a book where MC is a veteran. OR a book set in France.
Still the One by Jill Shalvis
OR
Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti
08. Father's Day (June 21): Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.
09. Take Your Dog to Work Day (June 26): Read a book that has a an animal on the cover OR read a book where an animal is prominent in the story.
For Keeps by Rachel Lacey
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Lawless In Leather by Melanie Scott
XXX














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2. Member of the Month - LaurLa: Gina and Mike by Buffy Andrews
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4. Audiobook Month: The Escort by Maryn Sinclair
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6. June 1st - Dare Day: Eternal Seduction by Jennifer Turner
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8. June 21 - Fathers Day: Fall from India Place by Samantha Young
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10. Reader's Choice: Love the One You're With by Lauren Layne

Duration: June 1-30, 2015
Books Read: 5/10
1. 'J' is for June - Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Dresden Files 13 - Ghost Story by Jim Butcher
2. Member of the Month: LaurLa - LaurLa has been a member of the RRRC since September 2013. Here is the link to LaurLa's shelves.
Please read a book from any of LaurLa's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in September of any year.
The Boss by Abigail Barnette
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young. Read one book written by Samantha Young or any author with her first or last name.
Read a book that is shelved as Paranormal Romance.
Turned by Kaylee Rae
4. Audiobook Month - June is audiobook month. Listen to an audiobook or read a book that is also available in audio. OR read a book with an MC that is blind.
Dark Inside 2 - Rage Within by Jeyn Roberts
� 5. LGBT Pride Month - Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and Purple.
Bachelor 1 - Something About Emmaline by Elizabeth Boyle - 06.04.2015 (★★�)
� 6. June 1st: Dare Day - Dare to read a book from a genre that you normally don't read OR read a book by an author that you never have read before.
The Jade Chronicles 1 - A World Torn by Samantha Quick - 06.05.2015 (�)
�7. June 6: D-Day - Read a book where the MC is active military OR read a book where MC is a veteran. OR a book set in France.
Hard Ink 2 - Hard as You Can by Laura Kaye - 06.06.2015 (★★�)
� 8. June 21: Fathers Day - Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.
I Am Ozzy by Ozzy Osbourne - 06.07.2015 (★★★★)
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - Read a book that has a an animal on the cover OR read a book where an animal is prominent in the story.
� 10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.
Fixed 2 - Fur Factor by Christine Warren - 06.02.2015 (★★★★)










Completed --------- 2/9
1.’J' is for June - Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1) by Jamie McGuire
2. Member of the Month: 2013 published book. Life after Life by Kate Atkinson
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - On Dublin Street (On Dublin Street, #1) by Samantha Young
4. Audiobook Month - All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
5. LGBT Pride Month - Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and Purple.
6. June 1st: Dare Day . - Soldier Girls By Helen Thorpe **** .I am kinda picky on Non- fiction books and would never go for serious kinda or Military oriented.
7. June 6: D-Day - Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
8. June 21: Fathers Day - The Road by Cormac McCarthy
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day -Linger ( The Wolves of Mercy Falls #2)
10. Reader's Choice - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel pie Society by Mary Ann ****

6/10
�1. 'J' is for June: Showdown in Mudbug by Jana Deleon - 01/06/15 � � � �
2. Member of the Month: LaurLa: Hidden Prey by Cheyenne McCray
�3. FAC - Samantha Young: Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian - 01/06/15 � � � �
�4. Audiobook Month: Ricochet by Sandra Brown - 07/06/15 � � �
�5. LGBT Pride Month: Life Lessons by Kaje Harper - 0/06/15 � � � �
6. June 1st - Dare Day: - Can't Shake You by Molly McLain
7. June 6 - D-Day: - Code Name: Ghost by Natasza Waters
8. June 21 - Fathers Day: Black Creek Burning by R T Wolfe
� 9. June 26 - dog to work day: Lois Lane Tells All by Karen Hawkins - 08/06/15 � � �
�10. Reader's Choice: Inside Out by Lauren Dane - 06/06/15 � � � �











I am looking for a few volunteers to host the Monthly Challenge in the near future. If you have participated in this challenge for several months and would like to try your hand at hosting, please send me a PM.
I promise to guide you and send you detailed instructions on how it's run....don't be shy, I would love your help :)

J is for June:
Member of the Month - LaurLa: Finding It 06/02/15 ★★�
FAC Challenge -
Audiobook Month: Ugly Love (available in audio) 06/03/15 ★★★★�
LGBT Pride Month:
June 1st - Dare Day:
June 6th - D-Day: Burns So Bad 06/08/15 ★★�
June 21st - Father's Day: Daddy's Girls: A Novel 06/05/15 ★★�
June 26th - Take your Dog to Work Day:
Readers Choice:

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1. 'J' is for June � More than Him by Jay Mclean
2. Member of the Month: LaurLa � Simply irresistible by Rachel Gibson
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) � Into the deep by Samantha Young
4. Audiobook Month � Romancing the duke by Tessa Dare
5. LGBT Pride Month � The professional by Kresley Cole
6. June 1st: Dare Day � Rule by Jay Cornover
7. June 6: D-Day � Isla and the happily ever after by Stephanie Perkins
8. June 21: Father’s Day � Taking Shots by Toni Aleo
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - Archer’s Voice By Mia Sheridan
10. Reader's Choice - TBD










2/8
1. 'J' is for June - The Risk by Skye Jordan
2. Member of the Month: LaurLa - (2013) Moving Forward
4. Audiobook Month - The Prince
5. LGBT Pride Month - Take
7. June 6: D-Day - You Only Love Twice
8. June 21: Fathers Day - Come Home to Me



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6. June 1st - Dare Day: Eternal Seduction by Jennifer Turner
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8. June 21 - Fathers Day: Fall from India Place by Samantha Young
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10. Reader's Choice: Love the One You're With by Lauren Layne

I am looking for a few volunteers to host the Monthly Challenge in the near future. If you have participated in this challenge for several months and would like to try your hand at ho..."
Hi Fran - I'm up for hosting again after my stint in July if you need... maybe not August but any month after that :-)

Completed 5/10
J is for June:
Member of the Month - LaurLa: Finding It 06/02/15 ★★�
FAC Challenge -
Audiobook Month: Ugly Love (available in audio) 06/03/15 ★★★★�
LGBT Pride Month:
June 1st - Dare Day: (new to me author) Shiver 06/11/15 ★★★★
June 6th - D-Day: Burns So Bad 06/08/15 ★★�
June 21st - Father's Day: Daddy's Girls: A Novel 06/05/15 ★★�
June 26th - Take your Dog to Work Day:
Readers Choice:

6/10 finished
1. 'J' is for June - Duchess of Mine
2. Member of the Month: - Friendship on Fire - Currently Reading
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Devil May Cry - 6/8 ★★�
4. Audiobook Month - The Sherbrooke Twins - 6/10 ★★★★�
5. LGBT Pride Month - Natural Disaster - 6/1 ★★★★
6. June 1st: Dare Day - Between Brothers - 6/2 �
7. June 6: D-Day -
8. June 21: Fathers Day - Destined for Love - 6/4 ★★�
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - Lyon's Gate - 6/12 ★★★★�
10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice. - Angels' Blood










J is for June:
Member of the Month - LaurLa: Finding It 06/02/15 ★★�
FAC Challenge - Hero 06/13/15 ★★★★�
Audiobook Month: Ugly Love (available in audio) 06/03/15 ★★★★�
LGBT Pride Month:
June 1st - Dare Day: (new to me author) Shiver 06/11/15 ★★★★
June 6th - D-Day: Burns So Bad 06/08/15 ★★�
June 21st - Father's Day: Daddy's Girls: A Novel 06/05/15 ★★�
June 26th - Take your Dog to Work Day:
Readers Choice:
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1. 'J' is for June -
2. Member of the Month: LaurLa - LaurLa has been a member of the RRRC since September 2013. Here is the link to LaurLa's shelves.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) -
4. Audiobook Month -
5. LGBT Pride Month - Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and Purple.
6. June 1st: Dare Day - Dare to read a book from a genre that you normally don't read OR read a book by an author that you never have read before.
7. June 6: D-Day -
8. June 21: Fathers Day -
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - Read a book that has a an animal on the cover OR read a book where an animal is prominent in the story.
10. Reader's Choice -