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Updated message 17-- 8/10

Update to message #5: 13/10

Challenge completed

Little late to the game, but I would like to join. I'd like to sign up for 10 please.

13/10

1. Goodbye winter. Read a book with “spring�� in the title, that is set during spring, or that has a happy ending. - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

2. In your Easter bonnet. Read a book with a rabbit or an article of clothing on the cover , or that is about fashion. - Freaks

3. April showers bring May flowers. Read a book that features a garden, or has flowers or an umbrella on the cover. - On the Honey Side

4. Spring is a time of renewal. Read a book about a new beginning or starting over, or that is related to birth or growth in some way.

5. Daylight Saving Time begins in parts of the world. Read a book with "day�� or “time�� in the title, or a book where someone or something is saved or rescued. - Argylle

6. Tulips and daffodils are among the first flowers to bloom in spring. Read a book with pink or yellow on the cover, a book set in the Netherlands, or the first book in a series. - A Court of Wings and Ruin

7. Love is in the air. Read a romance novel or any novel in which two characters are in love. - #Nerd

8. Passover. Read a book with a Jewish author or main character or a book about family or faith.

9. March, April, and May are the months of spring. Read any book that contains March, April, or May anywhere (title, author’s name, set in March, character name, with a parade or “march,�� etc.)

10. Farmer’s Market. Read a book set on a farm, that has something you would find at a farmer’s market on the cover, or a book that you got second-hand.

11. Cherry blossoms. Read a book set in Japan or that has something associated with tea on the cover.

12. Spring break. Read a book set in a school or university , with a character who is a teacher, or any book you think of as a beach read. - Icebreaker

13. Earth Day. Read a book related to environmentalism (fiction or nonfiction), an e-book or audiobook, or read a book with a green spine or cover. - Girls and Their Monsters: The Genain Quadruplets and the Making of Madness in America

14. Mardi Gras. Read a book with a character who is in disguise or is hiding something, a book with gold, green, or purple on the cover , or a book set in New Orleans. - Nevermore Bookstore

15. Spring cleaning. Read a book in which a character is a housekeeper, butler, maid or gardener, or a book where something is “cleaned up,�� “swept under the rug,�� or otherwise hidden or cleared away. - Bryony and Roses

16. St. Patrick’s Day. Read a book set in Ireland, about Irish immigrants, or with an author or character whose name is any variation of Patrick (Pat, Patricia, Patty, Paddy, etc.).

17. “In like a lion, out like a lamb.�� Read a book with a character that is like a lion (strong, fierce, intimidating, etc.) or like a lamb (gentle, quiet, playful, etc.), or a book set in either Africa or New Zealand. - Iron Flame

18. Memorial Day. Read a book about memory, that has a soldier as a character, or a book that you've read before but don't really remember.

19. Spring forward. Read a book set in the future or a book that jumps back and forth in time . - The Paradox Hotel

20. Maypole. Read a book that is set in a wood or forest , or that has trees on the cover. - Sorrowland

update to message 76: 4/5 books read

ALL ABOUT SPRING
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2024

4/10

1. Goodbye winter. Read a book with “spring�� in the title, that is set during spring, or that has a happy ending.

2. In your Easter bonnet. Read a book with a rabbit or an article of clothing on the cover, or that is about fashion.

3. April showers bring May flowers. Read a book that features a garden, or has flowers or an umbrella on the cover.

4. Spring is a time of renewal. Read a book about a new beginning or starting over, or that is related to birth or growth in some way.
Sidesplitter: How To Be From Two Worlds At Once by Phil Wang 26/04/24

5. Daylight Saving Time begins in parts of the world. Read a book with "day�� or “time�� in the title, or a book where someone or something is saved or rescued.
The Postcard by Anne Berest 04/04/24

6. Tulips and daffodils are among the first flowers to bloom in spring. Read a book with pink or yellow on the cover, a book set in the Netherlands, or the first book in a series.

7. Love is in the air. Read a romance novel or any novel in which two characters are in love.

8. Passover. Read a book with a Jewish author or main character or a book about family or faith.

9. March, April, and May are the months of spring. Read any book that contains March, April, or May anywhere (title, author’s name, set in March, character name, with a parade or “march,�� etc.)

10. Farmer’s Market. Read a book set on a farm, that has something you would find at a farmer’s market on the cover, or a book that you got second-hand.

11. Cherry blossoms. Read a book set in Japan or that has something associated with tea on the cover.

12. Spring break. Read a book set in a school or university, with a character who is a teacher, or any book you think of as a beach read.

13. Earth Day. Read a book related to environmentalism (fiction or nonfiction), an e-book or audiobook, or read a book with a green spine or cover.

14. Mardi Gras. Read a book with a character who is in disguise or is hiding something, a book with gold, green, or purple on the cover, or a book set in New Orleans.

15. Spring cleaning. Read a book in which a character is a housekeeper, butler, maid or gardener, or a book where something is “cleaned up,�� “swept under the rug,��< or otherwise hidden or cleared away.


16. St. Patrick’s Day. Read a book set in Ireland, about Irish immigrants, or with an author or character whose name is any variation of Patrick (Pat, Patricia, Patty, Paddy, etc.).
Kala by Colin Walsh 06/04/24

17. “In like a lion, out like a lamb.�� Read a book with a character that is like a lion (strong, fierce, intimidating, etc.) or like a lamb (gentle, quiet, playful, etc.), or a book set in either Africa or New Zealand.
Restless Dolly Maunder by Kate Grenville 04/04/24


18. Memorial Day. Read a book about memory, that has a soldier as a character, or a book that you've read before but don't really remember.

19. Spring forward. Read a book set in the future or a book that jumps back and forth in time.

20. Maypole. Read a book that is set in a wood or forest, or that has trees on the cover.

Updated message 17-- 9/10

Updated message #13

7/10

Updated message 17-- 10/10 Challenge Complete

Update to msg #8: 2/9

Update to Message #47 ~

GOAL: 7/20

Update to message #40
Progress: 9/20

#19 updated
10/10 complete

Finished the challenge :)

Updated message #13

8/10

Updated message 20. Progress: 5/5

Updated to here.

Welcome Michelle and Jess!

Congratulations to those who finished:

Saravzee
Amy
Debra Diggs
GailW
Emily
TerryJane
Theresa

Updated message 17-- 11/10

update to message 76: 5/5 books read!

Update to message 27, in which I stated that I was completed: 14 completed of 5.

Update to message #32. 20/20 books completed! & just for the record, my name is Ciara, like the R&B singer, not Clara, like the little girl in The Nutcracker.

(view spoiler)[1. Goodbye winter. Read a book with “spring�� in the title, that is set during spring, or that has a happy ending.
Starter Villain - John Scalzi

2. In your Easter bonnet. Read a book with a rabbit or an article of clothing on the cover, or that is about fashion.
Piercing - Ryu Murakami

3. April showers bring May flowers. Read a book that features a garden, or has flowers or an umbrella on the cover.
China Rich Girlfriend - Kevin Kwan

4. Spring is a time of renewal. Read a book about a new beginning or starting over, or that is related to birth or growth in some way.
Layers: A Memoir - Pénélope Bagieu

5. Daylight Saving Time begins in parts of the world. Read a book with "day�� or “time�� in the title, or a book where someone or something is saved or rescued.
White Cat, Black Dog: Stories - Kelly Link

6. Tulips and daffodils are among the first flowers to bloom in spring. Read a book with pink or yellow on the cover, a book set in the Netherlands, or the first book in a series.
Thirst - Marina Yuszczuk

7. Love is in the air. Read a romance novel or any novel in which two characters are in love.
The Night of the Storm - Nishita Parekh

8. Passover. Read a book with a Jewish author or main character or a book about family or faith.
Grief Is for People - Sloane Crosley

9. March, April, and May are the months of spring. Read any book that contains March, April, or May anywhere (title, author’s name, set in March, character name, with a parade or “march,�� etc.)
Wish You Were Here - Rita Mae Brown

10. Farmer’s Market. Read a book set on a farm, that has something you would find at a farmer’s market on the cover, or a book that you got second-hand.
Rainbow Black - Maggie Thrash

11. Cherry blossoms. Read a book set in Japan or that has something associated with tea on the cover.
What You Are Looking For Is in the Library - Michiko Aoyama

12. Spring break. Read a book set in a school or university, with a character who is a teacher, or any book you think of as a beach read.
This Other Eden - Paul Harding

13. Earth Day. Read a book related to environmentalism (fiction or nonfiction), an e-book or audiobook, or read a book with a green spine or cover.
The Future - Naomi Alderman

14. Mardi Gras. Read a book with a character who is in disguise or is hiding something, a book with gold, green, or purple on the cover, or a book set in New Orleans.
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI - David Grann

15. Spring cleaning. Read a book in which a character is a housekeeper, butler, maid or gardener, or a book where something is “cleaned up,�� “swept under the rug,�� or otherwise hidden or cleared away.
Piglet - Lottie Hazell

16. St. Patrick’s Day. Read a book set in Ireland, about Irish immigrants, or with an author or character whose name is any variation of Patrick (Pat, Patricia, Patty, Paddy, etc.).
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17. “In like a lion, out like a lamb.�� Read a book with a character that is like a lion (strong, fierce, intimidating, etc.) or like a lamb (gentle, quiet, playful, etc.), or a book set in either Africa or New Zealand.
The Knockout Queen - Rufi Thorpe

18. Memorial Day. Read a book about memory, that has a soldier as a character, or a book that you've read before but don't really remember.
Memory Piece - Lisa Ko

19. Spring forward. Read a book set in the future or a book that jumps back and forth in time.
Monica - Daniel Clowes

20. Maypole. Read a book that is set in a wood or forest, or that has trees on the cover.
Study for Obedience - Sarah Bernstein (hide spoiler)]

Updated message 17-- 12/10

Update to message #22
Progress: 4/7

Update to message #7

12/10

Challenge completed.

Update to message #40
Progress: 16 /20

Shalini wrote: "Hello there! I will sign up for 5!"

Update to Message #30: All Done!! 5/5

20. Maypole. Read a book that is set in a wood or forest, or that has trees on the cover The Forgotten Garden
1. Goodbye winter. Read a book with “spring�� in the title, that is set during spring, or that has a happy ending. Ninth House
7. Love is in the air. Read a romance novel or any novel in which two characters are in love. Check & Mate
14. Mardi Gras. Read a book with a character who is in disguise or is hiding something, a book with gold, green, or purple on the cover, or a book set in New Orleans. Uncle Fred in the Springtime
6. Tulips and daffodils are among the first flowers to bloom in spring. Read a book with pink or yellow on the cover, a book set in the Netherlands, or the first book in a series. The Three-Body Problem

Update to msg #9: 18/20

update to message 104

Completed 13/10

Update to Message #28
Progress 13/10

🌷1. Goodbye winter. Read a book with “spring�� in the title, that is set during spring, or that has a happy ending. The Blood Card

🌷2. In your Easter bonnet. Read a book with a rabbit or an article of clothing on the cover, or that is about fashion.


🌷3. April showers bring May flowers. Read a book that features a garden, or has flowers or an umbrella on the cover.

🌷4. Spring is a time of renewal. Read a book about a new beginning or starting over, or that is related to birth or growth in some way. Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist

🌷6. Tulips and daffodils are among the first flowers to bloom in spring. Read a book with pink or yellow on the cover, a book set in the Netherlands, or the first book in a series.


🌷7. Love is in the air. Read a romance novel or any novel in which two characters are in love. The Women


🌷11. Cherry blossoms. Read a book set in Japan or that has something associated with tea on the cover. What You Are Looking For Is in the Library

🌷12. Spring break. Read a book set in a school or university, with a character who is a teacher, or any book you think of as a beach read. Erasure

🌷13. Earth Day. Read a book related to environmentalism (fiction or nonfiction), an e-book or audiobook, or read a book with a green spine or cover. The Zig Zag Girl

🌷14. Mardi Gras. Read a book with a character who is in disguise or is hiding something, a book with gold, green, or purple on the cover, or a book set in New Orleans.


🌷15. Spring cleaning. Read a book in which a character is a housekeeper, butler, maid or gardener, or a book where something is “cleaned up,�� “swept under the rug,�� or otherwise hidden or cleared away. A Rip Through Time


🌷19. Spring forward. Read a book set in the future or a book that jumps back and forth in time. Smoke and Mirrors

🌷20. Maypole. Read a book that is set in a wood or forest, or that has trees on the cover

Update for message #51:
🌷 Progress: 13/8 🌷

Update to msg #8: 6/9

Update #10

11/20

�� 1. Goodbye winter. Read a book that has a happy ending.
The Rosie Project
�� 2. In your Easter bonnet. Read a book with a rabbit on the cover.

�� 3. April showers bring May flowers. Read a book that has flowers on the cover.

�� 4. Spring is a time of renewal. Read a book about a new beginning.
Things You Save in a Fire
�� 5. Daylight Saving Time begins in parts of the world. Read a book with "day�� in the title.
The Roaring Days of Zora Lily
6. Tulips and daffodils are among the first flowers to bloom in spring. Read a book with pink on the cover.

7. Love is in the air. Read a romance novel.
The Second Mrs. Astor
�� 8. Passover. Read a book with a Jewish author.
The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes
9. March, April, and May are the months of spring. Read any book that contains March in the title.
The Slow March of Light
10. Farmer’s Market. Read a book that has something you would find at a farmer’s market on the cover - flower bouquets.
Before You Knew My Name
�� 11. Cherry blossoms. Read a book set in Japan.
The Guest Cat
�� 12. Spring break. Read a book set in a school.
Rules at the School by the Sea
13. Earth Day. Read a book related to environmentalism (fiction or nonfiction), an e-book or audiobook, or read a book with a green spine or cover.

14. Mardi Gras. Read a book with a character who is in disguise or is hiding something, a book with gold, green, or purple on the cover, or a book set in New Orleans.

15. Spring cleaning. Read a book in which a character is a maid.
The Housemaid Is Watching
16. St. Patrick’s Day. Read a book set in Ireland.
In the Woods
�� 17. “In like a lion, out like a lamb.�� Read a book set in Africa.
Morality for Beautiful Girls
�� 18. Memorial Day. Read a book about memory and that has a soldier as a character.
The Paris Agent
�� 19. Spring forward. Read a book that jumps back and forth in time.
Finders Keepers
�� 20. Maypole. Read a book that has trees on the cover.

I would like to join if possible. Will read 10!

Updated message 17-- 13/10

Update to message #15

PROGRESS: 32/55

Updated message 17-- 14/10

Hi everyone. I apologize for the lack of updates. I've been dealing with a fairly serious health issue, but I should be able to update everything in the next few days.

Update to msg #9: 20/20
Challenge completed

ALL ABOUT SPRING
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2024
Message update #21

Progress: 1/4

1. Goodbye winter. Read a book with “spring�� in the title, that is set during spring, or that has a happy ending. - it's Boba time for pearl Li

3. April showers bring May flowers. Read a book that features a garden, or has flowers or an umbrella on the cover. - things we never got over by Lucy Score

�� 6. Tulips and daffodils are among the first flowers to bloom in spring. Read a book with pink or yellow on the cover, a book set in the Netherlands, or the first book in a series. - Paola Santiago and the River of Tears - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (it was a first book in a series)
My review: /review/show...

7. Love is in the air. Read a romance novel or any novel in which two characters are in love. - beach read

Updated message #13

9/10

Update to msg #39 please! Progress: 5/6

Update to message 41

Completed all 20/20

Update to Message #47 ~

GOAL: 10/20

*I think I really overshot what I could get done :(
I am going to keep trying though!!

Update to Message #30: All Done!! 5/5

20. Maypole. Read a book that is set in a wood or forest, or that has trees on the cover The Forgotten Garden
1. Goodbye winter. Read a book with “spring�� in the title, that is set during spring, or that has a happy ending. Ninth House
7. Love is in the air. Read a romance novel or any novel in which two characters are in love. Check & Mate
14. Mardi Gras. Read a book with a character who is in disguise or is hiding something, a book with gold, green, or purple on the cover, or a book set in New Orleans. Uncle Fred in the Springtime
6. Tulips and daffodils are among the first flowers to bloom in spring. Read a book with pink or yellow on the cover, a book set in the Netherlands, or the first book in a series. The Three-Body Problem

Updated message 17-- 15/10

Update to #34: 7/7 - DONE!

2. In your Easter bonnet. Read a book with a rabbit or an article of clothing on the cover, or that is about fashion.

Amazing Gems: An Illustrated Guide to the World's Most Dazzling Costume Jewelry

4. Spring is a time of renewal. Read a book about a new beginning or starting over, or that is related to birth or growth in some way.

To Kill a Mockingbird

8. Passover. Read a book with a Jewish author or main character or a book about family or faith.

Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner

13. Earth Day. Read a book related to environmentalism (fiction or nonfiction), an e-book or audiobook, or read a book with a green spine or cover.

The Heartbeat of Trees: Embracing Our Ancient Bond with Forests and Nature

14. Mardi Gras. Read a book with a character who is in disguise or is hiding something, a book with gold, green, or purple on the cover, or a book set in New Orleans.

Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom

17. “In like a lion, out like a lamb.�� Read a book with a character that is like a lion (strong, fierce, intimidating, etc.) or like a lamb (gentle, quiet, playful, etc.), or a book set in either Africa or New Zealand.

The Bitter Side of Sweet

18. Memorial Day. Read a book about memory, that has a soldier as a character, or a book that you've read before but don't really remember.

Eastbound

Update to msg #8: 7/9

Update to Message #47

GOAL: 14/20

Updated to Message #47 ~

GOAL: 15/20

Post #18 updated.

Progress 14/15

Updated message 17-- 16/10

Sheila fromNC, #12, challenge completed, 30/20, thanks for hosting.

1. Spring-Yinka, Where is Your Husband, /book/show/5...
2. Spring, The Camera Man, /book/show/9...
3. Fashion- fashion on cover, The Adventuress, /book/show/2...
4. Garden- Death Come Quickly, /book/show/1...
5. Renewal-Moominpappa at Sea, /book/show/7...
6. Day, Time, saved- baby dragon is saved-Pemberley, /book/show/3...
7. Pink, yellow, -Emilia Cruz, Hat Dance, /book/show/3...
8. Romance- A Thread So Thin-/book/show/7...
9. Jewish main character( victim of the crime), Ruth Galloway , #5, Dying Fall, /book/show/1...
10. March, April, May-Falling to Pieces, /book/show/1...
11. Farm- In Farms Way, /book/show/6...
12. Japan, Nakano Thrift Store, /book/show/1...
13. Japan, tea-Elizabeth and the Teapot Tempest, /book/show/5...,
14. School, teacher- Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherworlds, /book/show/1...
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16. Marine biologists, Austin Family Chronicles, #5, Troubling A Star, /book/show/1...
17. Environmental surveyors, Murder of Crows,
18. Environment (Robert is an environmental protection consultant), Calypso, corpses, and Cooking, /book/show/6...
19. Purple, the House With A Clock in its Walls, /book/show/2...
20. Green, Dying Fall, /book/show/1...
21. green, Double Dip, /book/show/1...
22. Gold, green, -Halt’s Peril, /book/show/6...
23. Maid, gardener- How to Solve Your Own Murder, /book/show/1...
24. St Patrick’s Day- Murder in Galway, /book/show/5...
25. Lion, (mountain lion), Track of the Cat, /book/show/7...
26. Africa, Wife of the Gods, /book/show/6...
27. New Zealand - Photo Finish, Inspector Alleyne, #31, Photo Finish, /book/show/2...
28. Soldier-Rangers Apprentice, The Emperor of NiHon-Ja /book/show/2...
29. Future- The Galaxy and the Ground Within, /book/show/5...
30. Future- The Mimicking of Known Successes, /book/show/6...
31. Woods, forest, tree- Murder on the Rocks-/book/show/5...