Duration: 1st May – 31st May 2018
Number of books: 3
Hosted by: Bookworm Bitches

1. Read a fantasy book – Cavern of the Fear by Emily Rodda
2. Read a book you picked out on a whim (whim = a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained) – Kisses and Curses edited by Lauren Burniac
3. Read a silly or funny book – Adventures of a Young Naturalist: The Zoo Quest Expeditions by David Attenborough

Duration: 1st May – 31st May
Number of books: 11
Hosted by: My Vampire Book Obsession

How It Works
Ten books each month is a lot, so there will be 5 different levels. So pick which level you want to do and that’s how many items you will need to check off.

Levels:
Transitional – 2 books
Fledgling – 4 books
Vampire – 6 books
Master – 8 books
Vampire King or Queen – 10 books

1) It’s the month of May! Read a book that startes with the letter M, A, or Y. – Adventures of a Young Naturalist: The Zoo Quest Expeditions by David Attenborough
2) May the Forth be with you! It’s Star Wars day! Read a book that is set in outer space or has stars on the cover. – Stardust by Neil Gaiman
3) The Kentucky Derby is May 5th read a book that has someone wearing a fancy hat on the cover or set in Kentucky. – Kangaroo Dundee by Chris ‘Brolga’ Barns
4) Happy Cinco de Mayo!! To celebrate read book that has the number 5 in the page count or 5th book in a series. – The Heart is a Burial Ground by Tamara Colchester (355 pp.)
5) May 6th is world of laughter day, read a book that you find funny! – Wild: A Journey from Lost to Found by Cheryl Strayed
6) May 10th is recognized as Ascension of when Jesus Christ ascended into Heaven after spending 40 days with his disciples after his reserection. Read a book where a character has risen from the dead. Eg… Vampire, zombie, or whatever else you find. – Shutter by Courtney Alameda
7) Mother’s Day is May 13th this year! Read a book that has a mother in it. – The Isle of Illusion by Emily Rodda
8) May 3rd is National Paranormal Day!! Did anyone know this was a national holiday? Celebrate and read any paranormal book you would like! – Kisses and Curses edited by Lauren Burniac
9) This year Red Nose Day is May 24th! Read a book with a red cover or the word red in the title. – Small Shen by Kylie Chan and Queenie Chan
10) May 28th is Memeorial Day. Read a book with a cemetery on the cover or a book where the MC is or has been in the military. – The Sister of the South by Emily Rodda

11) If you want to be an overachiever or can’t find a book to fit a category above. May 11th is National Eat What You Want Day. So read whatever book strikes your fancy! – Cavern of the Fear by Emily Rodda

Duration: 1st May – 31st May 2018
Number of books: 6
Hosted by: My Vampire Book Obsession

Check out these gorgeous dolls!! Get one each month by completing at least 2 tasks out of a set of 6.

The dolls you collect will be in your Vampire Heart thread. Don’t have a thread? You can still do the challenge if you want 🙂

May

1. Read a book where a crime takes place. – Shutter by Courtney Alameda
2. Read a book with werewolves or another shapeshifter. – Dragon’s Nest by Emily Rodda
3. Read a book written by a female author. – Cavern of the Fear by Emily Rodda
4. Read a book set in a country different to where you live. – Kisses and Curses edited by Lauren Burniac
5. Read a book with time travel or tagged ‘historical’. – The Heart is a Burial Ground by Tamara Colchester
6. Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in “Reading Challenge” – The Isle of Illusion by Emily Rodda

Duration: 1st May – 31st May 2018
Number of books: 7
Hosted by: Crazy Challenge Connection

Everyone knows that we *need water to survive. Many adults around the world can’t get through the day without energy drinks, and milk is popular among the younger set. Why are we talking about what we drink? Well, because we recently learned that May 6 is National Beverage Day. Here’s our tribute to that day, based on some of the most popular beverages in the world.

1. TEA
Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. It is an aromatic beverage commonly prepared by pouring boiling water over the leaves of Camellia sinensis, and can be enjoyed hot or cold, and can bring different health benefits. Tea plants mostly grow in Asia, but tea is enjoyed in many countries around the world.
✠ Read a book with over 10,000 ratings on GR; tell us how many ratings OR a book whose title begins with T (disregard A, An and The) – Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr (139,524 GR ratings)

2. COFFEE
Coffee is a brewed beverage made from roasted coffee beans, which are the seeds of the coffee plant. Coffee beans are produced in at least 70 countries around the world, and many people drink coffee several times a day. It is mostly enjoyed hot, but iced coffee is also very popular, especially in the summer.
✠ Read a book with a 7 in its original year of publication; tell us the year OR a book with an outdoor plant shown prominently on the cover; post the cover – Adventures of a Young Naturalist: The Zoo Quest Expeditions by David Attenborough (2017)

3. BEER
Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the world. It has probably been around since prehistoric times and is consumed in every country around the world. The added ingredients for beer are water, a starch source, hops, yeast and a clarifying agent.
✠ Read a book with double Es in its title OR a book set before 1000 BC – Kangaroo Dundee by Chris ‘Brolga’ Barns

4. VODKA
Vodka is a very popular alcoholic beverage in Eastern Europe, but it is also the most popular white spirit in North America. Vodka can be enjoyed straight, or mixed with a variety of other beverages, and it can even come in different flavors, such as fruit flavors, dessert flavors or candy flavors.
✠ Read a book set in Eastern Europe (see note below) OR a book by an author who writes more than one series; tell us the series’ names and post a link to the author’s GR page
Eastern Europe, as defined by the United Nations Statistics Division, includes the countries of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, and Slovakia, as well as the republics of Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine. – Cavern of the Fear by Emily Rodda

5. WINE
Wine is mostly made from fermented grapes, but can be made with other fruits. Wine lovers can enjoy red wine, white wine, or even non-alcoholic wine. While some bottles are sold for thousands of dollars, most wines are very affordable.
✠ Read a book whose title begins with a four-letter word OR a book that was expensive to obtain – Wild: A Journey from Lost to Found by Cheryl Strayed

6. SOFT DRINKS
Soft drinks and sodas are also popular, with 1.9 billion servings of Coca-Cola products alone sold every day. They are generally made with carbonated water, artificial flavors, and a sweetener although sugar substitutes are added to diet soft drinks.
✠ Read a book with an intact “19” in its total page count; tell us how many pages OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SOFTDRINKS; post a link to the author’s GR page – Kisses and Curses edited by Lauren Burniac

7. ORANGE JUICE
Orange juice is the most popular of all fruit juices. Many people buy orange juice made from concentrate, but some prefer squeezing fresh oranges to make their own juice. Millions of gallons are consumed every year, and it is the world’s number one source of Vitamin C.
✠ Read a book with fruit shown prominently on the cover; post the cover OR a book with a primarily orange cover; post the cover – The Heart is a Burial Ground by Tamara Colchester

Duration: 1st May – 31st May 2018
Number of books: 4
Hosted by: Crazy Challenge Connection

This recipe was submitted by Diane L and found at allrecipes.com

► Read a book with a title starting with “Q” (disregard A, An, The) – or – a book with double consecutive digits in the total number of pages (ex. 288 and 336 would work, 242 would not). – Dragon’s Nest by Emily Rodda (166 pp.)

8 oz tofu
1/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup diced onion, sauteed lightly
2/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 unbaked 9 inch pie crust
► Read a book with a predominantly dark green cover (show us the cover) – or – a book with a character who is shredded in some way (emotionally damaged, physically broken, etc.). – The Isle of Illusion by Emily Rodda

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. We prebake our pie shell for 3-4 minutes or else the bottom of the quiche is mushy.
► Read a book with a character who is a baker – or – a book with some sort of baked goods on the cover (show us the cover). – The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

In a blender, combine tofu and milk; process until smooth, adding more milk if necessary. Blend in salt and pepper.
► Read a book with a character who takes care of his or her body (eats right, exercises, etc.) – or – a book that is a little bit spicy (tell us how). – Wild: A Journey from Lost to Found by Cheryl Strayed

In a medium bowl, combine spinach, garlic, sauteed onion, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese and tofu mixture. Mix well and pour into prepared pie crust.

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until set and golden brown on top. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Duration: 1st May – 31st May 2018
Number of books: 6
Hosted by: My Vampire Book Obsession

Tend your garden by completing 2 to 6 tasks.

1. Read a book with flowers on the cover. – Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
2. Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in GROTESQUE. – The Shadowlands by Emily Rodda
3. Read a book outside or during the day. – Kisses and Curses edited by Lauren Burniac
4. Read a book with a colourful cover. – Dragon’s Nest by Emily Rodda
5. Read a book with a grotesque cover (a bit gross). – Cavern of the Fear by Emily Rodda
6. Read a book set during spring or summer. – Wild: A Journey from Lost to Found by Cheryl Strayed