Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Thursday, April 25, 2024
2024 April Goodreads Challenge
WOW It's been 10 years since I posted here. Excited to be participating in challenges again. And NOT just Goodreads challenges. I finished this challenge early thanks to retiring!
10 of 10 Completed
1. Happy April Birthday!: Read a book published in April, or a book with a yellow cover
in honor of April's birthstone, the diamond. Yellow canary diamonds are the
most expensive and sought after!
Teasing You (The Donovans: Sweetbriar Ridge #2) by Chase, Samantha 4/4/2024
2. April Month-Long Observance: Read a book with a character who studies, teaches, or works in
a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Under One Roof (The STEMinist Novellas, #1) by Hazelwood, Ali 4/14/2024
3. Featured Author Challenge: Sawyer Bennett: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Sawyer Bennett, or by any author with one of her first or last names.
Make It a Double (Last Call, #2) by Bennett, Sawyer 4/8/2024
4. April Fool's Day - April 1: Read a book with a foolish or sneaky character or a book that is a stand-alone
The Takeover by Tanamachi, Cara 4/3/2024
5. Find A Rainbow - April 3: Read an LGBT romance or a book with several different colors on the cover
Wicked Fall (The Wicked Horse, #1) by Bennett, Sawyer 4/14/2024
6. Deep Dish Pizza Day - April 5: Read a book set in the food or drink industry (farming counts) or a book written by an author with a deep backlist (many published books)
On the Rocks (Last Call, #1) by Bennett, Sawyer 4/7/2024
7. No Housework Day -April 7: Read a book you would want to relax with, maybe in bed or on your porch or a book with a 'messy' character (your interpretation)
Trust (Haven Series Book 1) by Hart, Lea 4/4/2024
8. Walk on Your Wild Side Day - April 12: Read a book you wouldn't normally pick up or a book that is or has been wildly popular
AFatal Grace (Chief Inspector Gamache) by Louise Penny 4/16/2024
9. National Hanging Out Day- April 19: Read a book with friends in the story or a book that has been 'hanging around' your tbr too long
Riley Thorn and the Dead Guy Next Door (Riley Thorn, #1) by Score, Lucy 4/7/2024
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Avenging Angel (Avenging Angels, #1) by Ashley, Kristen 4/12/2024
Happy April Reading!!
From <https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/22772804-2024-april-monthly-challenge>
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Dewey's Readathon April 2024
Nothing that a reader likes more than having an excuse to dedicate 24 hours to reading! Finally participated in the readathon again. I didn't quite make it all 24 hours
Books Read During the Readathon
Until It Was Love by Pippa Grant
Dash:Rushing the Play (The Boston Tomcats, #2) by Kayley Loring (4/13 - 4/13)
Just One More Moment (The Sterling Family, #1) by Carly Phillips (4/13 - 4/13)
Wicked Fall (The Wicked Horse, #1) by Sawyer Bennett
Claire Kingsley April Reading Challenge
Another reading challenge that I've found is from author Claire Kingsley. I enjoy her books so this is kinda fun.
MandeeTori Reads April Reading Challenge
I've been exploring other reading challenges. One of the fun ones that I have found is the MandeeTori Reads challenges. I finished the April Challenge early thanks to participating in the Dewey's Readathon.