Fifty Nifty US States: Mississippi
May 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
1. Number: 20th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, or #20 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2 and 0 (share page count).
Legacy of Redemption - Kenna Scott (HRS #2358 - Jan 2026) (series #2) - June 1
2. State Animal (Mammal): Red Fox
* Read a book with a predominantly red or dark orange cover (post cover).
3. State Insect: Western honey bee
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter W or ends with E (ignore A, An or The).
* Read a book with a predominantly red or dark orange cover (post cover).
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter W or ends with E (ignore A, An or The).
The Lyon Won't Lose - Dayna Quince (Dragonblade - Dec 2025) (E) - June 5
4. State Flower: Magnolia
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter M (share name).
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter M (share name).
Peak Suspicion - Cindi Myers (HI #2325 - Dec 2025) (Mira) - June 2
5. State Tree: Southern Magnolia
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA.
6. Official State Nickname: The Magnolia State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MAGNOLIA STATE (2 Word Minimum).
7. Popular Attraction: Elvis Presley Birthplace
* Read a book with a character whose first name begins with E or last name begins with P OR with Elvis as a character OR where you find the name ELVIS in the text (share pg/loc#).
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA.
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MAGNOLIA STATE (2 Word Minimum).
* Read a book with a character whose first name begins with E or last name begins with P OR with Elvis as a character OR where you find the name ELVIS in the text (share pg/loc#).
The Duke's Blade - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - May 2026) (Eileen) - June 7
8. Must Try Food: Fried Catfish
Since Mississippi is the largest producer of farm-raised catfish in the United States, it only makes sense that locals love the perfectly battered and fried fish.
* Read a book where catfish is eaten or where you find the letters FISH in any order in the title.
9. Weird Fact: Any dog being walked must wear a diaper.
* Read a book with a dog in the story OR where a diaper is changed.
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Mississippi.
Since Mississippi is the largest producer of farm-raised catfish in the United States, it only makes sense that locals love the perfectly battered and fried fish.
* Read a book where catfish is eaten or where you find the letters FISH in any order in the title.
* Read a book with a dog in the story OR where a diaper is changed.
* Read a book that takes place in Mississippi.
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