June Monthly Challenge

June Monthly Challenge

 
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1. Happy June Birthday!:
🌷 Read a book published in June, or read a book with white or black on the cover in honor of June's birthstone, the Pearl.
 
2. June Month-Long Observance - LGBT+ Pride Month: Often shortened to Pride Month, this is a month, typically June, dedicated to celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) pride. Pride Month began after the Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation protests in 1969.
🌷 Read a book with an LGBTQ+ character, or with a rainbow of colors on the cover.
Deadly Security Breach - Katie Mettner (HI #2335 - Jan 2026) (character) - June 6
 
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - K.M. Neuhold:
🌷 Read one book written by K.M. Neuhold or any author with their first or last name. 
 
Fun Facts about K.M. Neuhold:
* K.M. Neuhold's first book, Worth the Wait, was published in 2015
* Although she started out writing in the New Adult genre, she quickly discovered an affinity for M/M romance and switched to that genre almost exclusively.
* She fully admits that her OCD tendencies of making sure every side character has a full backstory will likely always lead to every book having a spin-off or series.
* When she’s not writing, she’s likely watching Netflix and snuggling with her husband and her husky, Lola
🌷 You may also read a book that is tagged New Adult or LGBT+ romance (any tag or description that indicates an LGBT+ relationship is fine), or a book published in 2015, or any book that is part of a series.
Code Name: Leo - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - May 2026) (series) - June 2
 
4. June 6 - National Gardening Exercise Day/National Trails Day
🌷 Read a book with a MC who spends a lot of time outdoors, either for work or play. Or you may read a book with an outdoor scene on the cover.
Peak Suspicion - Cindi Myers (HI #2325 - Dec 2025) (outdoors) - June 2
 
5. June 16 - Cannoli Day/Fresh Veggies Day/National Fudge Day
🌷 Read a book set in the food or beverage industry, anywhere from farm to table. You may also read a book with any kind of food or drink on the cover.
 
6. June 19 - National Kissing Day
🌷 Read a book with a kiss or embrace on the cover, or with the words 'Kiss', 'Embrace', or 'Love' in the title or series name.
 
7. June 24 - Swim a Lap Day
🌷 Read a book that is tagged Sports Romance or that has an athletic MC, or with an athletic looking cover model.
 
8. June 26 - Forgiveness Day
🌷 Read a book that is tagged 'Enemies to Lovers' or 'Second Chance Romance', or a book in which some sort of conflict is resolved.
Legacy of Redemption - Kenna Scott (HRS #2358 - Jan 2026) (second chance) - June 1
 
9. June 28 - International Body Piercing Day
🌷 Read a book with a cover model who has tattoos or piercings, or a book with a character who whas their own unique sense of style (your interpretation).
 
10. Reader's Choice:
🌷 Read any book of your choice. 

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