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TCF Monthly Challenge for June



I know this is a rather large challenge, so I don't expect anyone to finish all parts of it, rather that you mix and match what you read for the month to it. Remember, this is one LARGE challenge, and shouldn't be viewed as lots of little challenges.

How It Works:
★Create your own challenge by mix and matching across the various tasks, however the challenge is not a series of mini challenges!! It is one large challenge, not one for spell outs and one for Wacky/History tasks!! You can, if you wish, choose to focus on only one part of it, like ONLY doing Spell Outs or ONLY doing the Wacky/History Tasks!
★Books read can be used for only one task/letter, regardless of how you choose to participate!
★Books must be read from June 1st to June 30th
★Re-reads are allowed, but all books must be at least 50 pages in length!
★When using titles in the Spell Out Tasks, the words A, And, An, and The do not count.
★You CAN change your Books at any time during the challenge.

Some Info to Keep In Mind:
♦Keep your original post updated and give a shout out in the thread when you're all done! Please do not make a separate post with your finished challenge, edit your original comment! This is so I can keep accurate track of participation. You can make an announcement post like "Finished in comment #2!", so I know where to find your completed challenge to congratulate you! Duplicate posts will be deleted!
♦Mark books as finished by adding the date finished next to the book listed and either striking them out using the "< s> < /s>" HTML commands (without the spaces) or by copying and pasting a checkmark: ✔ ✓ Feel free as well to rate your Finished Books 1-5 ♥'s with 5 Being the Best, however it is not required that you do so!
♦Add a tally of completed books to your Original Post= 0/5 completed!
See my post for examples and if you have questions, PLEASE ask me here, or PM me!

Tasks:
Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name. For an additional challenge, if you choose to do a spell out using titles, try using the last word of the title instead of the first to spell your words.

•Dad •Flag Day •Vacation •Gemini •Rose •Honeysuckle •Pearl •Alexandrite •Swim •Picnic •Camp •Solstice •Summer •Juneteenth •NBA Finals •D-Day • Father • Six •Barbecue •Doughnuts •Gay Pride •Sanko •Tantibogus

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: L: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.
♘Read a book published in the month of June in any year.
♘Read a book with a Rose, Honeysuckle, or pearls on the cover

What’s So Great About June?
National Adopt a Cat Month: Read a book with a cat on the cover, or where a character adopts a cat
Candy Month: Read a book with a character that makes candy or receives it as a gift
Fishing Week: Read a book with a main character that likes to fish, or with characters fishing on the cover
Aquarium Month: Read a book where a character visits an aquarium or keeps fish in an aquarium
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month: Read a book where a character is a farmer or vegetable gardener, or with fruits and vegetables on the cover

Wacky Holidays in June
June 1st: Dare Day: Read a book where a character makes or takes a dare or has the word Dare in the title
June 3rd: Repeat Day: Re-read a book
June 6: National Gardening Exercise Day: Read a book where a character does gardening or exercise
June 10: Iced Tea Day: Read a book with a glass of iced tea on the cover (Long Island Iced Tea will count), or where a character drinks iced tea
June 15: Smile Power Day: Read a book where someone is smiling on the cover
June 18: National Splurge Day: Read a book you've splurged on when you really shouldn't have
June 19: National Kissing Day: Read a book with two people kissing on the cover (about to kiss will also count!)
June 23: National Pink Day: Read a book with a pink cover
June 27: Sun Glasses Day: Read a book with a pair of sunglasses on the cover or with a character that wears sunglasses at some point in the story

History Facts for June
June 1: Superman Comic is published in 1938: Read a book featuring superheroes (Read a book based on Superman for a bigger challenge!)
June 2: Grover Cleveland is married in 1886, while in serving as U.S. president.: Read a book where someone gets married or with a character that is a politician
June 3: The Rolling Stones begin their first US tour in 1964.: Read a book where a musical band goes on tour (returning from being on tour will also count), or where a character is from Britain
June 6: D-Day, 1944: Read a book set on a beach, or set in WWII
June 11: The movie E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982: Read a book listed as a children's book, that has a character riding a bike, discovering something unexpected, or a book featuring aliens
June 14: The U. S. Army is formed in 1775: Read a book where a main character is in the military
June 16: The premiere of Ghostbusters II was in 1989 on this date: Read a book where ghosts play a part, a book set in New York City, or where the Statue of Liberty is pictured on the cover
June 22: Doughnuts are created in 1847: Read a book where a character works in a bakery or coffee shop
June 23: US Secret Service is created in 1860: Read a book that features a bodyguard, by job or circumstance
June 27: The Federal Savings and Loan Association is created in 1934: Read a book with a main character in the banking industry
June 27: American musician Mildred J. Hill was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She composed the melody for what is now the world's most often sung song, Happy Birthday to You: Read a book with a musician main character

June TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: June 1st to June 30th, 2017
Read: 21/21

Tasks:
T- Journey to the Well by Diana Wallis Taylor-6/26/17
A- Wicked Sexy by R.G. Alexander-6/8/17
N- No Dress Required by Cari Quinn-6/3/17
T- Identity: Love in Juniper Ridge by Heather Tullis-6/29/17
I- IDo.com by Bonnie R. Paulson-6/4/17
B- On the Plus Side by Alison Bliss-6/26/17
O- Operation Cinderella by Hope C. Tarr-6/16/17
G- Rules of Entanglement by Gina L. Maxwell-6/17/17
U- Unfixable by Tessa Bailey-6/9/17
S- Stone and Sea by Cindy Spencer Pape-6/12/17

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: L: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.: First Kiss, on the House by Judi Lynn-6/1/17, Lily of the Field by Rose Ross Zediker-6/3/17, A Life of Joy by Amy Clipston-6/10/17, Lockdown: A Novel of Suspense by Laurie R. King-6/13/17
♘Read a book published in the month of June in any year.: Hidden Hearts by Olivia Dade-6/20/17
♘Read a book with a Rose, Honeysuckle, or pearls on the cover

What’s So Great About June?
National Adopt a Cat Month: Read a book with a cat on the cover, or where a character adopts a cat
Candy Month: Read a book with a character that makes candy or receives it as a gift
Fishing Week: Read a book with a main character that likes to fish, or with characters fishing on the cover: Johanna's Bridegroom by Emma Miller-6/18/17
Aquarium Month: Read a book where a character visits an aquarium or keeps fish in an aquarium
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month: Read a book where a character is a farmer or vegetable gardener, or with fruits and vegetables on the cover

Wacky Holidays in June
June 1st: Dare Day: Read a book where a character makes or takes a dare or has the word Dare in the title
June 3rd: Repeat Day: Re-read a book
June 6: National Gardening Exercise Day: Read a book where a character does gardening or exercise: Five of Hearts by Jennifer DeCuir-6/17/17
June 10: Iced Tea Day: Read a book with a glass of iced tea on the cover (Long Island Iced Tea will count), or where a character drinks iced tea
June 15: Smile Power Day: Read a book where someone is smiling on the cover
June 18: National Splurge Day: Read a book you've splurged on when you really shouldn't have
June 19: National Kissing Day: Read a book with two people kissing on the cover (about to kiss will also count!)
June 23: National Pink Day: Read a book with a pink cover: A Shot of Sin by Eden Summers-6/29/17
June 27: Sun Glasses Day: Read a book with a pair of sunglasses on the cover or with a character that wears sunglasses at some point in the story

History Facts for June
June 1: Superman Comic is published in 1938: Read a book featuring superheroes (Read a book based on Superman for a bigger challenge!)
June 2: Grover Cleveland is married in 1886, while in serving as U.S. president.: Read a book where someone gets married or with a character that is a politician: Cougar Bait by Evangeline Anderson-6/2/17
June 3: The Rolling Stones begin their first US tour in 1964.: Read a book where a musical band goes on tour (returning from being on tour will also count), or where a character is from Britain: Havoc by Jamie Shaw-6/2/17
June 6: D-Day, 1944: Read a book set on a beach, or set in WWII
June 11: The movie E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982: Read a book listed as a children's book, that has a character riding a bike, discovering something unexpected, or a book featuring aliens
June 14: The U. S. Army is formed in 1775: Read a book where a main character is in the military
June 16: The premiere of Ghostbusters II was in 1989 on this date: Read a book where ghosts play a part, a book set in New York City, or where the Statue of Liberty is pictured on the cover
June 22: Doughnuts are created in 1847: Read a book where a character works in a bakery or coffee shop
June 23: US Secret Service is created in 1860: Read a book that features a bodyguard, by job or circumstance: My Heart Belongs in the Superstition Mountains: Carmela’s Quandary by Susan Page Davis-6/3/17
June 27: The Federal Savings and Loan Association is created in 1934: Read a book with a main character in the banking industry
June 27: American musician Mildred J. Hill was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She composed the melody for what is now the world's most often sung song, Happy Birthday to You: Read a book with a musician main character

I am going to try this!

June TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: June 1st to June 30th, 2017
Read: 1/11

Tasks:
✔ C - Call Me Maria Completed: 6/17/17
A - As They Rise
M - Mercies and Miracles
P - Pat of Silver Bush


Letter of the Month: L

The Life We Bury
Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier

What’s So Great About June?
National Adopt a Cat Month: Curiosity Thrilled the Cat

Wacky Holidays in June
June 1st: Dare Day: Dare to Desire
June 3rd: Repeat Day: Anne of Green Gables
June 18: National Splurge Day: America's First Daughter

History Facts for June
June 1: Superman Comic is published in 1938: Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: No Normal

TCF Monthly Challenge for June
Duration: June 1st to August 14

Spell Out

Barbecue

B: The Battlemage- Taran Matharu- 6/3/17
A: Archangel's Kiss- Nalini Singh- 8/14/17
R: Rock Chick Regret- Kristen Ashley- 6/24/17
B: Blade Song- J.C. Daniels- 7/13/17
E: Elemental Flame- Phaedra Weldon- 7/9/17
C: Cover Her Face- P.D. James- 6/2/17
U: The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer- Michelle Hodkin- 6/5/17
E: Eldest- Christopher Paolini- 8/7/17

☀♡☀♡☀♡☀ June TCF Monthly Challenge. ☀♡☀♡☀♡☀

R - Deadland's Harvest by Rachel Aukes 1/6/17
O - Our Little Secrets by Merry Farmer 4/6/17
S - The Spook's Mistake by Joseph Delaney 11/6/17
E - The Earl's Scandalous Wife by Ruth Ann Nordin 3/6/17


♘ Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: L (view spoiler)[
♡ The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander 8/6/17
♡ The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander 17/6/17
♡ Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy 21/6/17
♡ The Spook's Sacrifice (The Last Apprentice, #6) 24/6/17
(hide spoiler)]


Wacky Holidays in June: (view spoiler)[
♥ June 3rd: Repeat Day: Re-read a book. His Wicked Lady by Ruth Ann Nordin 2/6/17
♥ June 15: where someone is smiling on the cover. Bleach (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 9: Includes vols. 25, 26 27 by Tite Kubo 5/6/17
♥ June 18: you've splurged on when you really shouldn't have. Empowered, Volume 8 by Adam Warren 5/6/17
♥ June 19: Alien Rule 23/6/17
♥ June 23: Read a book with a pink cover. The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan 6/6/17
(hide spoiler)]


History Facts for June: (view spoiler)[
♥ June 1: Callis Rose by Mark Tufo 2/6/17
♥ June 2: Hearts of Ishira by Bethany Aan 22/6/17
♥ June 11: Read a book listed as a children's book. Cerise and the Beast: Once Upon a Twist Book 2 by Mattel 4/6/17
(hide spoiler)]

June TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: June 1st to June 30th, 2017
Read: 11/??

H: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling, 6/10
O:
N: Nerve by Jeanne Ryan, 6/11
E:
Y:
S: Rookie Move by Sarina Bowen, 6/5
U:
C: Keeping Her by Cora Carmack, 6/20
K: Where I Need to Be by Kimberly Knight, 6/9
L: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan, 6/13
E:


♘ Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: L:
Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.
1. The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks, 6/3
2. Burnt Offerings by Laurell K Hamilton, 6/8
3. Losing It by Cora Carmack, 6/16


♘Read a book published in the month of June in any year.
1. And I Darken by Kiersten White, 6/19
2. Faking It by Cora Carmack, 6/23

June Spell Out!

S: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel - 6/12/17 ***
W: When We Wake by Karen Healey - 6/30/17 ***
I: Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows - 6/30/17 ***
M: Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton - 6/12/17 ****

Done! Just in the nick of time!

June TCF Monthly Challenge
13/14

Summer:
S: Singh, Nalini - Archangel's Heart 11/6/17
U: Until Sage 19/6/17
M: Molly Harper - Big Vamp on Campus 18/6/17
M: Molly Harper - Fangs for the Memories 18/6/17
E: Elemental Assassin #6 - By a Thread 7/6/17
R: Ryan, Kendall - The House Mate 3/6/17


Rose:
R: Rick Riordan - The Sea of Monsters 21/6/17
O: Overtime 8/6/17
S: Sex in the Sticks 13/6/17
E: Eve, Jaymin - Persuasion 24/6/17


Camp:
C:
A: Alex Craft #4 - Grave Visions 3/6/17
M: Marissa Meyer - The Queen's Army 17/6/17
P: The Player 18/6/17

June TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: June 1st to June 30th, 2017
Read: 8/??

NBA Finals - Go Warriors Dub Nation Champions !!!
N-Nine Women, One Dress by Jane L. Rosen **** 6/9/17
B-
A-Almost Missed You by Jessica Strawser **** 6/1/17

F-Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford ***** 6/13/17
I-
N-
A- Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume **** 6/12 17
L- Right Behind You by Lisa Gardner **** 6/8/17 368 pp.
S-The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins ***** 6/3/17


♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: L: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.
♘Read a book published in the month of June in any year.
♘Read a book with a Rose, Honeysuckle, or pearls on the cover

What’s So Great About June?
National Adopt a Cat Month: Read a book with a cat on the cover, or where a character adopts a cat
Candy Month: Read a book with a character that makes candy or receives it as a gift
Fishing Week: Read a book with a main character that likes to fish, or with characters fishing on the cover
Aquarium Month: Read a book where a character visits an aquarium or keeps fish in an aquarium
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month: Read a book where a character is a farmer or vegetable gardener, or with fruits and vegetables on the cover

Wacky Holidays in June
June 1st: Dare Day: Read a book where a character makes or takes a dare or has the word Dare in the title
June 3rd: Repeat Day: Re-read a book
June 6: National Gardening Exercise Day: Read a book where a character does gardening or exercise
June 10: Iced Tea Day: Read a book with a glass of iced tea on the cover (Long Island Iced Tea will count), or where a character drinks iced tea
June 15: Smile Power Day: Read a book where someone is smiling on the cover
June 18: National Splurge Day: Read a book you've splurged on when you really shouldn't have
June 19: National Kissing Day: Read a book with two people kissing on the cover (about to kiss will also count!)
June 23: National Pink Day: Read a book with a pink cover
June 27: Sun Glasses Day: Read a book with a pair of sunglasses on the cover or with a character that wears sunglasses at some point in the story

History Facts for June
June 1: Superman Comic is published in 1938: Read a book featuring superheroes (Read a book based on Superman for a bigger challenge!)
❥ June 2: Grover Cleveland is married in 1886, while in serving as U.S. president.: Read a book where someone gets married -The Romance Reader's Guide to Life by Sharon Pywell **** 6/10/17 308 pp.
June 3: The Rolling Stones begin their first US tour in 1964.: Read a book where a musical band goes on tour (returning from being on tour will also count), or where a character is from Britain
June 6: D-Day, 1944: Read a book set on a beach, or set in WWII
June 11: The movie E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982: Read a book listed as a children's book, that has a character riding a bike, discovering something unexpected, or a book featuring aliens
❥ June 14: The U. S. Army is formed in 1775: Read a book where a main character is in the military-The Chemist by Stephenie Meyer *** 6/8/17
June 16: The premiere of Ghostbusters II was in 1989 on this date: Read a book where ghosts play a part, a book set in New York City, or where the Statue of Liberty is pictured on the cover
June 22: Doughnuts are created in 1847: Read a book where a character works in a bakery or coffee shop
June 23: US Secret Service is created in 1860: Read a book that features a bodyguard, by job or circumstance
June 27: The Federal Savings and Loan Association is created in 1934: Read a book with a main character in the banking industry
June 27: American musician Mildred J. Hill was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She composed the melody for what is now the world's most often sung song, Happy Birthday to You: Read a book with a musician main character

June TCF Monthly Challenge

READ: 12/10

•Gemini
✔G: Getting Lucky - Carolyn Brown 6/4
✔E: An English Bride In Scotland - Lynsay Sands 6/19
✔M: Starting Now - Debbie Macomber 6/12
I: Bound By Darkness - Alexandra Ivy
✔N: Archangel's Heart - Nalini Singh 6/17
✔I: The Immortals - J.T. Ellison 6/19


Wacky Holidays in June
✔June 27: Sun Glasses Day: Read a book with a pair of sunglasses on the cover or with a character that wears sunglasses at some point in the story
Snipped in the Bud - Kate Collins 6/5


✔History Facts for June
June 2: Grover Cleveland is married in 1886, while in serving as U.S. president.: Read a book where someone gets married or with a character that is a politician
One Last Look - Linda Lael Miller 6/28

✔June 3: The Rolling Stones begin their first US tour in 1964.: Read a book where a musical band goes on tour (returning from being on tour will also count), or where a character is from Britain
Forbidden - Tabitha Suzuma 6/24

✔June 11: The movie E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982: Read a book listed as a children's book, that has a character riding a bike, discovering something unexpected, or a book featuring aliens
The Order of Odd-Fish - James Kennedy 6/5
(m.c. discovers she's from another dimension and she's going to cause armageddon)

✔June 14: The U. S. Army is formed in 1775: Read a book where a main character is in the military
Havoc - Jack DuBrul 6/8

✔June 16: The premiere of Ghostbusters II was in 1989 on this date: Read a book where ghosts play a part, a book set in New York City, or where the Statue of Liberty is pictured on the cover
Two Graves - Douglas Preston 6/24

✔June 23: US Secret Service is created in 1860: Read a book that features a bodyguard, by job or circumstance
All That Bleeds - Kimberly Frost 6/15

TCF Monthly Challenge for June
June 1st to June 30th

10/10

P Prom Dates from Hell 6/11
E Evanovich, Janet Dangerous Minds
A Aunt Dimity and the Widow's Curse 6/2
R Rough Edges 6/22
L Lipstick, Lies & Dead Guys 6/23

6 character that wears sunglasses at some point in the story- several, they're outside in a FL beach town Milkshakes, Mermaids, and Murder 6/2
7 politician Al Franken, Giant of the Senate 6/16
8 ghosts Lipstick, Lies & Dead Guys 6/23
9 exercise yoga in the park Aspen Allegations 6/23
10 military Under Fire 6/2

June TCF Monthly Challenge
Read 7/7 COMPLETED!

Tasks:
Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name. Read 4/7

D
A Amish Brides by Jennifer Beckstrand, Molly Jebber, Amy Lillard 6/5/17 4stars
D


R Richard Paul Evans -The Broken Road 6/20/17 3.5stars
O
S Snow, Jennifer - Maybe This Summer (Colorado Ice #2.5) 6/24/17 4stars
E


♘Read a book published in the month of June in any year.
This Can't Be Love (Whispering Bay Romance #5) by Maria Geraci 6/23/17 5stars (June 27, 2017)

What’s So Great About June? Read 2/2
National Adopt a Cat Month: Read a book with a cat on the cover, or where a character adopts a cat
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 6/14/17 4stars (both criteria are met)

National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month: Read a book where a character is a farmer
Secrets of the Tulip Sisters by Susan Mallery 6/28/17 5stars (Sven with plants; Kelly and her dad with Tulips)

History Facts for June Read 1/1
June 11: The movie E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982: Read a book that has a character discovering something unexpected
Multiple Listings: A Novel by Tracy McMillan 6/9/17 3.5stars (20 grand in paper bags from Jake)

TCF Monthly Challenge for June
June 1st to June 30th
50 pages min
7 Read

Flag Day
F - Waiting for Love Marie Force - 6/8
L - The Agreement S.E. Lund - 6/10
A - Arranged Lexi Blake - 6/2
G
D
A
Y - You Caroline Kepnes - 6/8


♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: L: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.
♘Read a book published in the month of June in any year.
♘Read a book with a Rose, Honeysuckle, or pearls on the cover

What’s So Great About June?
National Adopt a Cat Month: Read a book with a cat on the cover, or where a character adopts a cat
Candy Month: Read a book with a character that makes candy or receives it as a gift
Fishing Week: Read a book with a main character that likes to fish, or with characters fishing on the cover
Aquarium Month: Read a book where a character visits an aquarium or keeps fish in an aquarium
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month: Read a book where a character is a farmer or vegetable gardener, or with fruits and vegetables on the cover

Wacky Holidays in June
June 1st: Dare Day: Read a book where a character makes or takes a dare or has the word Dare in the title
June 3rd: Repeat Day: Re-read a book
June 6: National Gardening Exercise Day: Read a book where a character does gardening or exercise
June 10: Iced Tea Day: Read a book with a glass of iced tea on the cover (Long Island Iced Tea will count), or where a character drinks iced tea
June 15: Smile Power Day: Read a book where someone is smiling on the cover
June 18: National Splurge Day: Read a book you've splurged on when you really shouldn't have
June 19: National Kissing Day: Read a book with two people kissing on the cover (about to kiss will also count!)
June 23: National Pink Day: Read a book with a pink cover
June 27: Sun Glasses Day: Read a book with a pair of sunglasses on the cover or with a character that wears sunglasses at some point in the story

History Facts for June
June 1: Superman Comic is published in 1938: Read a book featuring superheroes (Read a book based on Superman for a bigger challenge!)
June 2: Grover Cleveland is married in 1886, while in serving as U.S. president.: Read a book where someone gets married or with a character that is a politician
♐June 3: Read a book where a character is from Britain - Ravenous M.S. Force - 6/4
June 6: D-Day, 1944: Read a book set on a beach, or set in WWII
June 11: The movie E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982: Read a book listed as a children's book, that has a character riding a bike, discovering something unexpected, or a book featuring aliens
June 14: The U. S. Army is formed in 1775: Read a book where a main character is in the military
June 16: The premiere of Ghostbusters II was in 1989 on this date: Read a book where ghosts play a part, a book set in New York City, or where the Statue of Liberty is pictured on the cover
♐June 22: Doughnuts are created in 1847: Read a book where a character works in a bakery or coffee shop - Very Bad Things Ilsa Madden-Mills - 6/13
♐June 23: US Secret Service is created in 1860: Read a book that features a bodyguard, by job or circumstance - Four Score - 6/16
June 27: The Federal Savings and Loan Association is created in 1934: Read a book with a main character in the banking industry
June 27: American musician Mildred J. Hill was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She composed the melody for what is now the world's most often sung song, Happy Birthday to You: Read a book with a musician main character

IN!

**got 18 by June 30**

Five books plus i'll try to get through the word i picked.

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: L:
♘Read a book published in June in any year.
♘Read a book with a cat on the cover, or where a character adopts a cat
♘Reread a book
♘Read a book where a character does gardening or exercise
♘Read a book where someone is smiling on the cover
♘Read a book you've splurged on when you really shouldn't have
♘Read a book where someone gets married or with a character that is a politician
♘Read a book where a character is from Britain
♘Read a book set on a beach, or set in WWII
♘Read a book listed as a children's book, that has a character riding a bike, discovering something unexpected, or a book featuring aliens
♘Read a book where ghosts play a part, a book set in New York City, or where the Statue of Liberty is pictured on the cover
♘Read a book where a character works in a bakery or coffee shop
♘Read a book with a main character in the banking industry

C
A
M
P

13/13

Tasks:
Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name. For an additional challenge, if you choose to do a spell out using titles, try using the last word of the title instead of the first to spell your words.

•Dad •Flag Day •Vacation •Gemini •Rose •Honeysuckle •Pearl •Alexandrite •Swim •Picnic •Camp •Solstice •Summer •Juneteenth •NBA Finals •D-Day • Father • Six •Barbecue •Doughnuts •Gay Pride •Sanko •Tantibogus

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: L: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.
♘Read a book published in the month of June in any year.
6/15
♘Read a book with a Rose, Honeysuckle, or pearls on the cover

What’s So Great About June?
National Adopt a Cat Month: Read a book with a cat on the cover, or where a character adopts a cat
Candy Month: Read a book with a character that makes candy or receives it as a gift
Fishing Week: Read a book with a main character that likes to fish, or with characters fishing on the cover
Aquarium Month: Read a book where a character visits an aquarium or keeps fish in an aquarium
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month: Read a book where a character is a farmer or vegetable gardener, or with fruits and vegetables on the cover

Wacky Holidays in June
June 1st: Dare Day: Read a book where a character makes or takes a dare or has the word Dare in the title
6/1

June 3rd: Repeat Day: Re-read a book
6/23

June 6: National Gardening Exercise Day: Read a book where a character does gardening or exercise
6/3

June 10: Iced Tea Day: Read a book with a glass of iced tea on the cover (Long Island Iced Tea will count), or where a character drinks iced tea
6/30

June 15: Smile Power Day: Read a book where someone is smiling on the cover
6/28

June 18: National Splurge Day: Read a book you've splurged on when you really shouldn't have

June 19: National Kissing Day: Read a book with two people kissing on the cover (about to kiss will also count!)
6/23

June 23: National Pink Day: Read a book with a pink cover
6/9

June 27: Sun Glasses Day: Read a book with a pair of sunglasses on the cover or with a character that wears sunglasses at some point in the story

History Facts for June
June 1: Superman Comic is published in 1938: Read a book featuring superheroes (Read a book based on Superman for a bigger challenge!)

June 2: Grover Cleveland is married in 1886, while in serving as U.S. president.: Read a book where someone gets married or with a character that is a politician
6/11

June 3: The Rolling Stones begin their first US tour in 1964.: Read a book where a musical band goes on tour (returning from being on tour will also count), or where a character is from Britain
6/8

June 6: D-Day, 1944: Read a book set on a beach, or set in WWII

June 11: The movie E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982: Read a book listed as a children's book, that has a character riding a bike, discovering something unexpected, or a book featuring aliens
6/18 (heroine discovers hero is an alcoholic)

June 14: The U. S. Army is formed in 1775: Read a book where a main character is in the military

June 16: The premiere of Ghostbusters II was in 1989 on this date: Read a book where ghosts play a part, a book set in New York City, or where the Statue of Liberty is pictured on the cover
6/13

June 22: Doughnuts are created in 1847: Read a book where a character works in a bakery or coffee shop

June 23: US Secret Service is created in 1860: Read a book that features a bodyguard, by job or circumstance
6/18

June 27: The Federal Savings and Loan Association is created in 1934: Read a book with a main character in the banking industry

June 27: American musician Mildred J. Hill was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She composed the melody for what is now the world's most often sung song, Happy Birthday to You: Read a book with a musician main character

TCF June Monthly Challenge
Duration: 6/1/17 - 6/30/17
Completed: 13/8

P - Pax by Sara Pennypacker
E - Tycoon by Katy Evans
A - The Azure Kingdom by Michelle Dare
R - Rise of the Dragons by Morgan Rice
L - Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: L: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.
♘Read a book published in the month of June in any year.
♘Read a book with a Rose, Honeysuckle, or pearls on the cover

What’s So Great About June?
National Adopt a Cat Month: Read a book with a cat on the cover, or where a character adopts a cat
Candy Month: Read a book with a character that makes candy or receives it as a gift
Fishing Week: Read a book with a main character that likes to fish, or with characters fishing on the cover
Aquarium Month: Read a book where a character visits an aquarium or keeps fish in an aquarium
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month: Read a book where a character is a farmer or vegetable gardener, or with fruits and vegetables on the cover - Uprooted

Wacky Holidays in June
June 1st: Dare Day: Read a book where a character makes or takes a dare or has the word Dare in the title
June 3rd: Repeat Day: Re-read a book

June 6: National Gardening Exercise Day: Read a book where a character does gardening or exercise - The Slave

June 10: Iced Tea Day: Read a book with a glass of iced tea on the cover (Long Island Iced Tea will count), or where a character drinks iced tea
June 15: Smile Power Day: Read a book where someone is smiling on the cover
June 18: National Splurge Day: Read a book you've splurged on when you really shouldn't have
June 19: National Kissing Day: Read a book with two people kissing on the cover (about to kiss will also count!)
June 23: National Pink Day: Read a book with a pink cover
June 27: Sun Glasses Day: Read a book with a pair of sunglasses on the cover or with a character that wears sunglasses at some point in the story

History Facts for June
June 1: Superman Comic is published in 1938: Read a book featuring superheroes (Read a book based on Superman for a bigger challenge!)

June 2: Grover Cleveland is married in 1886, while in serving as U.S. president.: Read a book where someone gets married or with a character that is a politician - Princess in the Spotlight

June 3: The Rolling Stones begin their first US tour in 1964.: Read a book where a musical band goes on tour (returning from being on tour will also count), or where a character is from Britain - A Sudden Light

June 6: D-Day, 1944: Read a book set on a beach, or set in WWII
June 11: The movie E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982: Read a book listed as a children's book, that has a character riding a bike, discovering something unexpected, or a book featuring aliens - And Then There Were None

June 14: The U. S. Army is formed in 1775: Read a book where the main character is in the military - Hot Pursuit

June 16: The premiere of Ghostbusters II was in 1989 on this date: Read a book where ghosts play a part, a book set in New York City, or where the Statue of Liberty is pictured on the cover - Glory in Death

June 22: Doughnuts are created in 1847: Read a book where a character works in a bakery or coffee shop
June 23: US Secret Service is created in 1860: Read a book that features a bodyguard, by job or circumstance
June 27: The Federal Savings and Loan Association is created in 1934: Read a book with a main character in the banking industry

June 27: American musician Mildred J. Hill was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She composed the melody for what is now the world's most often sung song, Happy Birthday to You: Read a book with a musician main character - Real Sexy by Meghan March

June TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: June 1st to June 30th, 2017
Read: 6/??

Tasks

✔ S So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish by Douglas Adams finished 06/03/2017
✔O Killing the Rising Sun: How America Vanquished World War II Japan by Bill O'Reilly finished 06/11/2017
L The Boleyn Deceit by Laura Andersen
✔S Silent Thunder by Iris Johansen finished 06/14/17
T The Girl From the Train by Irma Joubert
✔I The Inn at Ocean's Edge by Colleen Coble finished 06/15/17
✔C Graceling by Kristin Cashore finished 06/23/17
E Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel


Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: L: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.

After Rome: A Novel of Celtic Britain by Morgan Llywelyn (author last name)

Read a book published in the month of June in any year.: Hexed by Michelle Krys

Read a book with a Rose, Honeysuckle, or pearls on the cover The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly

What’s So Great About June?

National Adopt a Cat Month: Read a book with a cat on the cover, or where a character adopts a cat Tall Tail by Rita Mae Brown

Candy Month: Read a book with a character that makes candy or receives it as a gift
Fishing Week: Read a book with a main character that likes to fish, or with characters fishing on the cover
Aquarium Month: Read a book where a character visits an aquarium or keeps fish in an aquarium
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month: Read a book where a character is a farmer or vegetable gardener, or with fruits and vegetables on the cover One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly

Wacky Holidays in June

✔June 1st: Dare Day: Read a book where a character makes or takes a dare or has the word Dare in the title Dare Me by Megan Abbott finished 06/26/17
June 3rd: Repeat Day: Re-read a book
June 6: National Gardening Exercise Day: Read a book where a character does gardening or exercise
June 10: Iced Tea Day: Read a book with a glass of iced tea on the cover (Long Island Iced Tea will count), or where a character drinks iced tea
June 15: Smile Power Day: Read a book where someone is smiling on the cover
June 18: National Splurge Day: Read a book you've splurged on when you really shouldn't have
June 19: National Kissing Day: Read a book with two people kissing on the cover (about to kiss will also count!)
June 23: National Pink Day: Read a book with a pink cover Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
June 27: Sun Glasses Day: Read a book with a pair of sunglasses on the cover or with a character that wears sunglasses at some point in the story Life After Theft by Aprilynne Pike

History Facts for June

June 1: Superman Comic is published in 1938: Read a book featuring superheroes (Read a book based on Superman for a bigger challenge!) Enemies & Allies by Kevin J. Anderson
June 2: Grover Cleveland is married in 1886, while in serving as U.S. president.: Read a book where someone gets married or with a character that is a politician RN: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon by Richard M. Nixon not only does Nixon write about his time as a politician he mentions when he married Pat.
June 3: The Rolling Stones begin their first US tour in 1964.: Read a book where a musical band goes on tour (returning from being on tour will also count), or where a character is from Britain The Face of a Stranger by Anne Perry
June 6: D-Day, 1944: Read a book set on a beach, or set in WWII
June 11: The movie E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982: Read a book listed as a children's book, that has a character riding a bike, discovering something unexpected, or a book featuring aliens Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke
June 14: The U. S. Army is formed in 1775: Read a book where a main character is in the military Andersonville by MacKinlay Kantor
June 16: The premiere of Ghostbusters II was in 1989 on this date: Read a book where ghosts play a part, a book set in New York City, or where the Statue of Liberty is pictured on the cover
✔June 22: Doughnuts are created in 1847: Read a book where a character works in a bakery or coffee shop Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Flukefinished 06/25/17
June 23: US Secret Service is created in 1860: Read a book that features a bodyguard, by job or circumstance
June 27: The Federal Savings and Loan Association is created in 1934: Read a book with a main character in the banking industry The House of Morgan by Ron Chernow
June 27: American musician Mildred J. Hill was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She composed the melody for what is now the world's most often sung song, Happy Birthday to You: Read a book with a musician main character

16/16 ~ finished June 30th


• Father •
Finding Peace by Sloane Kennedy ~ 6/11/17 ~ 4★
Atonement by Sloane Kennedy ~ 6/22/17 ~ 4.5★
This Other Country by John Wiltshire ~ 6/27/17 ~ 4★
Hard Climate by Susan Mac Nicol ~ 6/5/17 ~ 4★
Eyes Only for Me by Andrew Grey ~ 6/10/17 ~ 3★
Road to the Sun by Keira Andrews ~ 6/26/17 ~ 4★

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: L:
Private Truths by C.B. Lewis ~ 6/9/17 ~ 3.5★
Flash and Bang by Patricia Logan ~6/14/17 ~ 4★
Prelude to Claimings, Tails, and Other Alien Artifacts by Lyn Gala ~ 6/18/17 ~ 4★

♘Read a book published in the month of June in any year.
Island Counselor by Sue Brown ~ 6/17/17 ~ 3.5★
Just a Bit Ruthless by Alessandra Hazard ~ 6/30/17 ~ 4★
Straight Men Can't Cook by Anna Birmingham ~ 6/2/17 ~ 3★

Wacky Holidays in June
Smile Power Day: Poppy's Secret by Andrew Grey ~ 6/3/17 ~ 3.5★
National Kissing Day: Save the Date by Annabeth Albert & Wendy Qualls ~ 6/4/17 ~ 3.5★

History Facts for June
The Rolling Stones begin 1st US tour in 1964.: Witches of London - Eagle's Shadow by Aleksandr Voinov & Jordan Taylor ~ 6/29/17 ~ 3.5★
The U. S. Army is formed in 1775: On Point by Annabeth Albert ~ 6/23/17 ~ 4★

My goal is to read at least 3 books.

TCF Monthly Challenge for June
Goal: 5/3
★Re-reads are allowed, but all books must be at least 50 pages in length!

Tasks:
Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name. For an additional challenge, if you choose to do a spell out using titles, try using the last word of the title instead of the first to spell your words.


•Solstice
S The Stranger ✔ June 29-30
O
L
S Servamp, Vol. 1 ✔ June 3-4
T Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 11 ✔ June 9
I Hajime Isayama Attack on Titan, Vol. 1 ✔ June 2-3
C
E

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: L: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.
The Little Prince ✔ June 9

The Challenge Factory
June TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: June 1st to June 30th, 2017

Read: 9/26

B - 26/6/17 ***** - Be Obsessed or Be Average by Grant Cardone
A -
R -
B - 24/6/17 **** - The Barefoot Investor: The Only Money Guide You'll Ever Need by Scott Pape
E -
C - 6/6/17 ***** - Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall In Love With the Process of Becoming Great by Joshua Medcalf
U - 29/6/17 ** - Unprecedented: The Masters and Me by Tiger Woods
E -

T -
A -
N -
T -
I -
B -
O -
G -
U -
S - 28/6/17 ***** - Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

June 1st: Dare Day: Read a book where a character makes or takes a dare or has the word Dare in the title
6/6/17 **** - I Dare You! by William H. Danforth

June 15: Smile Power Day: Read a book where someone is smiling on the cover
14/6/17 **** - Coach Wooden: The 7 Principles That Shaped His Life and Will Change Yours by Pat Williams

June 27: Sun Glasses Day: Read a book with a pair of sunglasses on the cover
4/6/17 * - Rivkin's Rules by Rene Rivkin

June 2: Grover Cleveland is married in 1886, while in serving as U.S. president.: Read a book where someone gets married or with a character that is a politician
24/6/17 *** - Winston Churchill, CEO: 25 Lessons for Bold Business Leaders by Alan Axelrod

TCF Monthly Challenge - June


11 of 11 Complete

Spell-outs


✔❇️S: Sticks and Stones - K.J. Larsen - 06.24 ★★★
✔❇️A: At the Duke's Wedding - Caroline Linden - 06.08 ★★★★
✔❇️N: The Night She Got Lucky - Susan Donovan - 06.13 ★★★★
✔❇️K: Kidnapped - Suzanne Ferrell - 06.22 ★★★
✔❇️O: Out of the Dark - Geri Foster - 06.13 ★★★


What’s So Great About June Tasks (2)


✔National Adopt a Cat Month:
❇️Perfectly Matched - Heather Webber ~ h's client adopted a cat
❇️Read: 06.17 ★★★
✔Candy Month:
❇️Change the Game - Lucy Monroe ~ h takes chocolate M&M's to her friend
❇️Read: 06.14 ★★★


Wacky Holidays in June Tasks (2)


✔June 10 - Iced Tea Day:
❇️Brighter Than the Sun - Maya Banks ~ MCs have iced tea at dinner
❇️Read: 06.26 ★★★
✔June 15 - Smile Power Day:
❇️Making Over Mr. Right - Judi McCoy ~ she is smiling :-)
❇️Read: 06.07 ★★★


History Facts for June Tasks (2)


✔June 11 - The movie E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982:
❇️That Thing Called Love - Susan Andersen ~ H's son rides bike around town
❇️Read: 06.18 ★★★★
✔June 16 - The premiere of Ghostbusters II was in 1989 on this date:
❇️For I Have Sinned - Darynda Jones ~ Charley is all about the ghosts!
❇️Read: 06.11 ★★★

Completed: 11/11

Tasks:
✔F: Fuel by Naomi Shihab Nye [June 11]
A:
✔T: Sleeping Giants, Themis Files series by Sylvain Neuvel [June 16]
✔H: Anarchy, Hive Trilogy by Jaymin Eve [June 18]
✔E: Persuasion by Jaymin Eve [June 1]
✔R: Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton [June 29]

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: L:
✔Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders [Jun 27]

✔♘ Read a book published in the month of June in any year.
Who Fears Death by by Nnedi Okorafor [June 22]

✔Read a book where a character does gardening or exercise.
Ash by Jaymin Eve [June 17]

✔Read a book listed as a children's book, that has a character riding a bike, discovering something unexpected, or a book featuring aliens
Spill Zone by Scott Westerfeld [June 16]

✔Read a book where a main character is in the military.
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. [June 13]

✔Read a book where ghosts play a part.
Saga, Vol. 7 by Brian K. Vaughan [June 9]

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Read 5 additional books for judging so couldn't post them on challenges until the fall and will only add them to those that were open-ended or annual

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Read 5 additional books for judging so couldn't post them on challenges until the fall and will only add them to those that were open-ended or annual"

Congrats! Bummer on the other books though!

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Read 5 additional books for judging so couldn't post them on challenges until the fall and will only add them to those that were open-ended or annual"

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