1. January is usually one of the coldest months of the year, and as a result, it has been named the month for a number of hot foods. For example, January is National Soup Month, National Hot Tea Month, and National Oatmeal month. For this challenge, read a book written by an author whose name begins with a T, S or O.
The Potluck Club ByLinda Evans Shepherd/Eva Marie Everson
2. January 6 is Cuddle Up day - for this challenge just cuddle up somewhere with a good book!
The Homecoming By Robyn Carr
3. January 8 is Male Watcher's Day so read a book that features a hot male character.
The Homecoming By Robyn Carr Seth
4. To celebrate National Fruitcake Toss day or Peculiar People Day, read a book where one of the main characters is considered peculiar or a "fruitcake".
Dying to read By Lorena McCourney
January Letter of the Month
The letter for the month is "I " Read a book with a title that begins with "I" or an author whose first or last name begins with "I"
January Word of the Month
Dying To Read By Lorena McCourtney Die
February Monthly Challenge
1. Read a book that takes place in the summer, somewhere sunny, or has a decidedly summery picture on the cover.
A Summer in Sonoma By Robyn Carr
2. So - February 13th is Blame Someone Else Day. Read a book that one of our members has rated 5 stars. That way you can blame them if you don't like it. :)
A Summer In Sonoma By Robyn Carr
3. The 17th of this month is Fat Tuesday this year. The Day before Lent starts on the Catholic calendar, and the biggest party day of the year in places like New Orleans, Rio de Janiero, etc. Read a book set in one of the places in the world that celebrates either Mardi Gras or Carnival.
4. the 27th is No Brainer day....so this one is a no brainer.....read a book. Any book!
A Summer Sonoma By Robyn Carr
And of course there is Valentine's Day ....so I'm sure romance books will abound this month. What is your favorite romance book of all?
February Letter of the Month
The letter for the month is "D " Read a book with a title that begins with "D" or an author whose first or last name begins with "D"
February Word of the Month
Winter in Sweetwater County By Ciara Knight---- Sweet
March Monthly Challenge
1) March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb; read a book set in winter or has a winter scene on the cover and read a book set in the springtime or with flowers on the cover.
2) March is named after Mars, the god of war; read a sci-fi book, a book about wars or battles or a book with a red cover.
3) March 8th is International Women's Day; read a book with a woman lead character or written by a woman
The Trial of Fury By J.A. Jance
March Letter of the Month
The letter for the month is "T" Read a book with a title that begins with "T" or an author whose first or last name begins with "T"
The Trial of Fury By J.A.Jance
March Word of the Month
April Monthly Challenge
1.An over whelming theme is humor, April is national humor month, April 1st is April Fools Day and the 14th is international moment of
laughter day. So read a book that makes you laugh or at least brings a
smile to your face.One Wish By Robyn Carr
2.April 7th is no housework day, give yourself a break from those chores forget the laundry and pick up a book of your choice.
The Girl On The Train By Paula Hawkins
3.April 23rd is take a chance day read a book by an author that is new to you, or you can really up the ante and read a genre that you do not normally read.
The Girl On The Train By Paula Hawkins
4.April 26th is hug an Australian day read a book written by an Australian author or one set in Australia.
What Alice Forgot By Liane Moriarty
April Letter of the Month
The letter for the month is "A" Read a book with a title that begins with "A" or an author whose first or last name begins with "A"
What Alice Forgot By Liane Moriarty
April Word of the Month
Wish----One Wish By Robyn Carr
May Monthly Challenge
1) First off, May is filled with days or weeks that recognize some important people in our lives. Mother's day, Armed Forces day, National Police week, Nurse's week and Emergency Medical Services week, just to name a few! For this challenge, read a book that has an inspiring character - a mom, a police officer, a soldier or veteran, etc.
Nemesis By Philip Roth
2) May is also a month full of FOOD!! YUM!!! May is National BBQ Month, Salad Month and National Hamburger month. This excites me! Read a book that is based in a town or country where your favorite food comes from. Example, I would read a book set in Italy, cause I LOVE good Italian food! This can be general (i.e. Italian food) or it can be specific (i.e. Cheesesteak has roots in Philadelphia).
Fax Me A Bagel By Sharon Kahn
3)There are 31 days in May, so read a book with "three" (3) or "one" (1) in the title.
Bonus challenge - May 11th is Twilight Zone day! I'm not a huge syfy fan, so I challenge you to read a book that is NOT part of your normal genre. Have fun!
May Letter of the Month
The letter for the month is "k" Read a book with a title that begins with "k" or an author whose first or last name begins with "k."
Fax Me A Bagel by Sharon Kahn
May Word of the Month
Me
Fax Me A Bagel By Sharon Klein
June Monthly Challenge
1. June is when the most marriages occur - so read a romance book.
2. June is also the month of my birthday and my two favorite genres are historical fiction and cozy mysteries so read a book from one of those genres
3. Father's day is also in June so let's celebrate it by reading a book by a male author.
June Letter of the Month
The letter for the month is "T " Read a book with a title that begins with "T" or an author whose first or last name begins with "T"
June Word of the Month
July Monthly Challenge
July is a patriotic month with Canada Day on the 1st and Independence Day on the 4th. Read a book by a Canadian author or read a book with a red, white, or blue cover or the word red, white, or blue in the title.
The Good Luck of Right Now By Matthew Quick
It’s hot out there. July 3 is Stay Out of the Sun Day and July 22 is Hammock Day. Grab a glass of lemonade, a beachy or summer read and go relax in the shade on the hammock and read a while.
July 24 is Amelia Earhart Day. Read an historical fiction book or a book with a strong, independent leading lady.
Otherwise Engaged Amanda Quick
July Letter of the Month
The letter for the month is "Q " Read a book with a title that begins with "Q" or an author whose first or last name begins with "Q"
The Good Luck of Right Now By Matthew Quick
Otherwise Engaged By Amanda Quick
AugustMonthly Challenge
The first Sunday in August is "Friendship Day". Read a book that a Novel Lady has read and rated 4 or 5 stars.
The Wednesday Letters By Jason F. Wright
2. August 9 is "Book Lover's Day." Read and relax with a book of your choice.
The Wednesday Letters
3. August 26 is "Women's Equality Day." Read a book that has a main character that is a strong female.
The Wednesday Letters
4. August is "Romance Awareness Month." Read a romance book
The Wednesday Letters
August Letter of the Month
The letter for the month is "C " Read a book with a title that begins with "C" or an author whose first or last name begins with "C"
September Monthly Challenge
1.Read a book that is listed on a best seller list sometime in the last few months.
Wonder R.J. Palacio
2.Read a book just because you want to....there is no rhyme or reason ...
3. Read the first book in a new series, or one in one of your favorite continuing series.
4. Fall begins the end of this month and the turning of the leaves begin. Read a book with a Red, Yellow, Orange, and/or Brown cover.
September Letter of the Month
The letter for the month is "N " Read a book with a title that begins with "N" or an author whose first or last name begins with "N"
October Monthly Challenge
1. Read a book that has pink on the cover.
2. Read a book that has a strong woman character or wrote by a female.
Born In Fire By Nora Roberts
3. Read a family oriented book. Cut Me Loose By Leah Vincent
4. Read a true story Cut Me Loose By Leah Vincent
HALLOWEEEN
1. Read a book that has a Halloween theme.
2. Read a book that has a vampire, ghost, werewolf or witch in the title or as a main character.
3. Read a murder mystery or horror book.
4. Read a book about a serial killer.
October Letter of the Month
The letter for the month is "E " Read a book with a title that begins with "E" or an author whose first or last name begins with "E"
NovemberMonthly Challenge
1. November 1st is “Orphan Sunday” and November 9th is “World Orphan Day”. Read a book that is about family, kids, adoption, etc.
2.Since there are so many days to celebrate all the yummies we love, read a book either about food, with food pictured on the cover, a chef, a restaurant. As a bonus, share a recipe that is something you love to eat!
3. Read a book by your favorite author, an author that is new to you, or a friend’s favorite author!
Bonus: Read a book that has a birthday party, or is 2nd in a series, has 2 in the title, is the 2nd book that was published by an author, or 2nd on your to be read list!
November Letter of the Month
The letter for the month is "P " Read a book with a title that begins with "P" or an author whose first or last name begins with "P"
December Monthly Challenge
Charles Dickens publishes A Christmas Carol. (1843) and Franz Joseph Gruber composed "Silent Night". (1818) - In honor read a holiday book,a book set in the winter, or the cover or title references one of these.
Sherlock Holmes appeared for the first time in print in "A Study in Scarlet." (1887) - In honor of this, read a mystery.
The Watcher Jo-Lewis Robertson
James Mason invents the coffee percolator. (1865) Read a book that "keeps you up at night", in other words, a book that keeps you turning pages.
The Watcher Jo-Lewis Robertson
Bonus: December features a lot of notable civil rights events and fights for independence along with Human Rights Day. Read a book about a notable struggle where the character is trying to break free.
December Letter of the Month
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