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June
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
A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel, K.J. Charles | 7/13
b. A book written under a pen name
c. A book about a writer, bookseller, or librarian
Sex, Lies, and Online Dating, Rachel Gibson | 6/8

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
The Full Cupboard of Life, Alexander McCall Smith | 8/1
b. A book with more than 400 pages - 608
All Rhodes Lead Here, Mariana Zapata | 6/6
c. A book with purple on the cover
A Kind Of Magic, Betty Neels | 7/14

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
State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2
b. A book that has been adapted into a movie or series
Yellowface, R.F. Kuang | 8/1
c. A book published in the last two years - 2023
The Shattered Horn, Erin Hunter | 6/9

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
Come Together, Fall Apart, Cristina Henríquez | 6/12
b. A translated book - from Finnish
The Year of the Hare: A Novel, Arto Paasilinna | 8/9
c. A book with a seven in the page count - 387p
The Familiar, Leigh Bardugo | 7/8

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
Bye, Baby, Carola Lovering | 6/24
b. A book featuring a sport
Line of Scrimmage, Marie Force | 6/30
c. A book with a black main character
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, James McBride | 7/11

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
Starling House, Alix E. Harrow | 6/13
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
The Love of my Life, Rosie Walsh | 7/19
b. A book set in a rural area
The Touch of Fire, Linda Howard | 6/29
c. A book with an element of survival
Dance Upon the Air, Nora Roberts | 6/4

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
Never Fall for Your Back-Up Guy, Kate O'Keeffe | 8/7
b. A book with a hot setting - Hawaii
Moloka'i, Alan Brennert | 8/13
c. An author's first book
The Speed of Light, Elissa Grossell Dickey | 6/1

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. 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
Cover of Night, Linda Howard | 6/11
c. A book set in a city - NYC
The Beloved, J.R. Ward | 7/5

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
The View from Alameda Island, Robyn Carr | 7/21
b. A book by a favorite author
Ugly Love, Colleen Hoover | 7/9
c. A book set somewhere you would like to visit - London
The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen, K.J. Charles | 6/16

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
Forever, Ivy Smoak | 7/8
b. A book by an author whose initials appear in SCRABBLE
Coen, Sawyer Bennett | 7/3
c. A book in a series - #4 Only Series
Only Forever, Cristin Harber | 6/2

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
Bared to You, Sylvia Day | 6/16
b. A nonfiction book
Traveller: Observations from an American in Exile, Michael Katakis | 7/12
c. A book with a character in an educational setting
Heaven is Gentle, Betty Neels | 7/26