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>

 

2014 April Goodreads Reader Challenge

9 of 10 Completed
Goodreads Challenge Thread

1. 'A' is for April: Tropical Heat Enhanced T-FLAC Short Shot by Adair, Cherry 4/22
Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Dash of Peril (Love Undercover, #4) by Foster, Lori  4/6
Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Here is a link to Nadine's shelves. Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year.
3. Geography - Egypt: The Sweetheart Rules (Sweetheart Sisters, #2) by Jump, Shirley 4/8
Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt. You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot.
4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Madison - Dare to Desire by Phillips, Carly 4/19
Have you ever wanted a different name? Was yours the source of many a taunt in school yards? Or did you ever find a name you just absolutely loved? This day is your day! Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): A Match Made in Texas (Deep in the Heart of Texas, #6) by Lane, Katie 4/22
Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The Borrowed Bride by Wiggs, Susan (Oct 23, 2008) – I thought I picked another book to read but I can’t find what it might have been.
The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Trouble in Paradise by Grace, Carol 4/21
The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): A Numbers Game (Out of Bounds, #2.5) by Solheim, Tracy (A Penguin Special) 4/20
Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.
9.National Welding Month: Going for Four (Counting on Love) by Erin Nicholas 4/19
We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!
10. Reader's Choice: Wildflower Wedding: A Cricket Creek Novel by McLane, Luann 4/12
Read any book of your choosing!

2014 March Goodreads Reader Challenge

10 of 10 Completed
Goodreads Challenge Thread

1. 'M' is for March: Melt Into You by Plumley, Lisa 3/29
Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
2. Member of the Month - ~KarenH~: Hotshot by Julie Garwood 3/16
~KarenH~ has been a member of RRRC since January 2011. Here is a link to Karen's shelves. Please read a book from any of Karen's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in January of any year.
3. Geography - Romania: Ride with Me by Knox, Ruthie 3/3
Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Romania. So you may also read a book in the middle of the series (not the first two books, the last or the most recent book), a book with vampires or a book with a sports theme.
4. Music in Our Schools Month: Beneath the Patchwork Moon (Hope Springs, #2) by Kent, Alison 3/15
Read a book with a musician in it or a book where music plays a large part.
5. National Women's History Month: Hot Shots by Marsh, Anne 3/13
Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or one with a woman (or man) in a non-traditional gender role.
6. Old Stuff Day (March 2nd): Headed for Trouble(Troubleshooters, #16.5) by Brockmann, Suzanne 3/16
Read a book that has been on your TBR for over a year. If you have not been a member of GR a year, read one of the 10 oldest books on your to-read shelf.
7. I Want You to be Happy Day (March 3rd): Waiting On You by Higgins, Kristan 3/31
Read a light, fluffy, humorous book.
8. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3rd): Taken with You(Kowalski Family, #8) by Stacey, Shannon 3/30
Read a shifter book or a book with pets in it.
9. Hug a GI Day (March 4th): A Man to Hold on To by Pappano, Marilyn 3/2
Read a book featuring a military or paramilitary character or a book where a MC carries a weapon.
10. Reader's Choice: Don't Break My Heart: Book Six of the Return to Redemption Series by Kellogg, Laurie 3/8
Read any book of your choosing!

Review: Headed for Trouble

Headed for Trouble by Suzanne Brockmann

My rating: 1 of 5 stars



Sorry I purchased this book. I just don't understand the point of these snippets relating to previous stories/characters. Really disappointed.



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