Mother's Day Quarterly Challenge
March 15 - June 15, 2026
Level 2- Read 10 books
Level 3- Read 20 books
Level 4- Read 25 books
Level 5- Read 30 books
Bonus- can be added to any level
Audiobooks and rereads are allowed.
You can always add levels as you go.
You can add the bonus at any level
Tasks can be completed in any order, choosing between all 30 tasks
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1. Mother’s Day is the third most popular holiday in the
world, behind only Christmas and Easter.
💐 read a book that is part of a series with at least three books published or a book written by an author with three names - initials count (i.e. Sarah J Maas or Taylor Jenkins Reid )
💐 read a book that is part of a series with at least three books published or a book written by an author with three names - initials count (i.e. Sarah J Maas or Taylor Jenkins Reid )
Christmas Cottage Getaway - Tara Taylor Quinn (HSE #3120 - Dec 2025) - Apr 6
2. According to the Pew Research Center, more phone calls
are made on Mother’s Day than any other day of the year.
💐 read a book where characters have a communication problem (i.e. misunderstanding or mixed signals) or a book with a phone, computer or a writing instrument on the cover.
💐 read a book where characters have a communication problem (i.e. misunderstanding or mixed signals) or a book with a phone, computer or a writing instrument on the cover.
Second Chance Under the Mistletoe – Kandy Shepherd (HR #4973 – Nov 2025) (communication) - Mar 18
3. A research study conducted by Nancy Etcoff, Ph.D., of
Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, found that flowers
affect human behavior and make people feel happier and more compassionate
around fresh-cut blooms.
💐 read a story with a happy ending or a book with flowers on the cover
💐 read a story with a happy ending or a book with flowers on the cover
Lyon in Disguise - Reginia Jeffers (Dragonblade - Dec 2025) (flowers) - Apr 29
4. Approximately 65% of all greeting card sales occur in
the last five days before Mother’s Day.
💐 read a book with an arm(s) on the cover (high 5) or a book published in May of any year.
💐 read a book with an arm(s) on the cover (high 5) or a book published in May of any year.
The Cornish Lyon - Fil Reid (Dragonblade - Dec 2025) (arm) - Apr 13
5. Women purchase 80% of all Mother’s Day cards.
💐 read a book with a woman on the cover or a book with a woman in the story (minor or major character)
6. In what was formerly Yugoslavia, children would tie up
their mother on Mother’s Day. The only way she could be freed would be to “pay”
her children with candy and treats.
💐 read a book that you consider a 'treat' or read a sweet romance
7. Anna Jarvis is considered the founder of Mother’s Day
in the United States. She quit her job to focus full-time on persuading
politicians, business executives and civic leaders into making the holiday
official. On May 8, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a Joint Resolution
designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day thanks to the persistence
of Jarvis. Jarvis never married nor had children of her own.
💐 read a stand-alone book or a book with a character who's name begins with an 'A' or a 'J'.
💐 read a book with a woman on the cover or a book with a woman in the story (minor or major character)
💐 read a book that you consider a 'treat' or read a sweet romance
💐 read a stand-alone book or a book with a character who's name begins with an 'A' or a 'J'.
The Wild Card - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - Dec 2025) (stand alone) - Apr 18
8. Around one-quarter of all flowers purchased throughout
the year are purchased for Mother’s Day.
💐 read a book with a wealthy character or a book you hope you love before you get to the 25% mark.
9. Many of the trademark sweaters that Mr. Rogers wore on
his television show, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, were knitted by his real mother.
💐 read a book with clothing on the cover or a book with a crafty or older character
💐 read a book with a wealthy character or a book you hope you love before you get to the 25% mark.
💐 read a book with clothing on the cover or a book with a crafty or older character
Cold Hearted Lyon - Tabetha Waite (Dragonblade - Dec 2025) (crafty) - Apr 23
10. Mother’s Day was intended to be a day to honor
mothers individually and not collectively, thus the reason for the apostrophe
before the “s” – making it singular possessive instead of plural possessive.
💐 read a book with a character who is in school or a book with an apostrophe in the title (i.e. The Time Traveler's Wife)
💐 read a book with a character who is in school or a book with an apostrophe in the title (i.e. The Time Traveler's Wife)
Duty Unleashed - Dominic Pierce (Calamitte Jane Pub - Mar 2026) (school) - Mar 21
11. Mother’s Day is the busiest day of the year for the
restaurant industry with 62% of Americans dining out.
💐 read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book you will find the time to read even if you are busy.
12. There are more than 100 countries around the world
that celebrate or recognize Mother’s Day on their respective dates.
💐 read a book set in a country that is not your own (fictional countries and outer space count) or a book that is over 100 pages.
13. Americans spend more than $3 billion on flowers and
plants alone for Mother’s Day.
💐 read a book set on a farm or with a farmer character or a book you want to plant yourself on a couch to read.
14. Mother’s Day makes up 26 percent of all holiday
purchases for flower shops and florists.
💐 read a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count or a book with a character who works in a retail store.
15. More phone calls are made on Mother’s Day than on any
other day of the year, with approximately 122 million phone calls being made.
💐 read a book with more than 122 reviews or a book with a person on the cover with their mouth open
16. Anna Jarvis came to dislike what Mother’s Day became
in the United States: commercialized. She publicly denounced it and organized
lawsuits, boycotts and walkouts.
💐 read a book with a character who is in law enforcement or a lawyer or a book with legs on the cover.
17. Mother’s Day is celebrated in the U.S. on the second
Sunday of May, every year. In 2026, Mother’s Day falls on May 10th.
💐 read a book that has at least 2 books in a series and no more than 10 or a book published in 2026.
💐 read a book set in the food or drink industry or a book you will find the time to read even if you are busy.
💐 read a book set in a country that is not your own (fictional countries and outer space count) or a book that is over 100 pages.
💐 read a book set on a farm or with a farmer character or a book you want to plant yourself on a couch to read.
💐 read a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count or a book with a character who works in a retail store.
💐 read a book with more than 122 reviews or a book with a person on the cover with their mouth open
💐 read a book with a character who is in law enforcement or a lawyer or a book with legs on the cover.
💐 read a book that has at least 2 books in a series and no more than 10 or a book published in 2026.
Travis - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - Apr 2026) - May 1
18. Mothers will certainly appreciate any flowers they
receive, but a single carnation is the traditional Mother’s Day flower.
💐 read a book with a character who is single or a book with one person on the cover.
19. In the U.S., Mother’s Day is one of the most popular
days for both church services and dining in restaurants.
💐 read a book with a religious character or plot point that involves religion or a book that is popular (on a bestseller list or has a lot of 'buzz' right now)
20. On average, Americans spend more money on Mother’s
Day than they do on Father’s Day.
💐 read a book with a parent in the story or a book that you paid for.
21. The longest-recorded pregnancy lasted 375 days.
💐 read a book with a pregnancy in the story or a book with a large page count (over 375 pages)
💐 read a book with a character who is single or a book with one person on the cover.
💐 read a book with a religious character or plot point that involves religion or a book that is popular (on a bestseller list or has a lot of 'buzz' right now)
💐 read a book with a parent in the story or a book that you paid for.
💐 read a book with a pregnancy in the story or a book with a large page count (over 375 pages)
Christmas Security - Lisa Childs (HRS #2353 - Dec 2025) (pregnancy) - Apr 13
22. The sound of a mother’s voice has been proven to
lower their child’s cortisol levels while raising their level of oxytocin.
💐 read a book with a character in the medical field or a book with a smile on the cover.
💐 read a book with a character in the medical field or a book with a smile on the cover.
Hot Nights with the Paramedic - Carol Marinelli (HMED #1509 - Jan 2026) (doctor) - Apr 28
23. There are over two billion mothers around the globe.
💐 read a book with something round on the cover or a book set in a place you have never been.
24. The words “mom,” “ma” and “mama” are fairly universal
words for “mother” because babies’ first words typically start with “m” sounds.
💐 read a book with a baby in the story or a book with a title that has a word that starts with the letter 'M' (i.e. Whitney, My Love or My Love Lies Bleeding)
💐 read a book with something round on the cover or a book set in a place you have never been.
💐 read a book with a baby in the story or a book with a title that has a word that starts with the letter 'M' (i.e. Whitney, My Love or My Love Lies Bleeding)
The Lyon Who Desired Me - Tracy Sumner (Dragonblade - Nov 2025) (M word) - Mar 30
25. The average mother will have changed approximately
7,300 diapers by the time her baby turns two and a half.
💐 read a humorous book (you need to have a sense of humor to change all of those diapers!) or read a novella
26. One of the earliest known Mother’s Day celebrations
dates back to Ancient Greece, in the celebration of Rhea—the goddess of
motherhood and fertility.
-💐read a fairytale retelling or a book with mythology or a book that has been on your tbr shelf for a long time.
💐 read a humorous book (you need to have a sense of humor to change all of those diapers!) or read a novella
-💐read a fairytale retelling or a book with mythology or a book that has been on your tbr shelf for a long time.
The Maid of Sherwood Forest - Sian Ann Bessey (Shadow Mountain - Nov 2025) (Robin Hood) - Mar 25
27. August is the most popular month to have a baby,
according to USA Today. Despite more babies being born in August, September 9
is the most common birthday.
💐 read a book set in a summer or hot month or a book that you would consider a 'hot' read.
28. According to the US Census, the average age for a
first-time mother hit 30 years old for the first time in 2022.
💐 read a book by an author that is new to you or a book that you have recently discovered.
💐 read a book set in a summer or hot month or a book that you would consider a 'hot' read.
💐 read a book by an author that is new to you or a book that you have recently discovered.
We Can Again - Lenna Phoenix (Calamitte Jane - Mar 2026) (new author) - Mar 27
29. In the UK, Mother's Day will be on Sunday 15th March
2026.
💐 read a book set in Europe or a book with a character that travels in the story.
💐 read a book set in Europe or a book with a character that travels in the story.
To Uncage a Lyon - Abigail Bridges (Dragonblade - Nov 2025) (travels) - Mar 28
30.Mother’s Day even extends to the animal kingdom! Some
zoos and animal sanctuaries celebrate by organizing special tributes to animal
moms, educating visitors on their nurturing behaviors. These events add a
unique twist to the holiday and show that motherhood transcends species.
💐 read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with royalty in the story.
BONUS -
Using the word 'MOTHER', read a book for each letter that
has that letter in the title (the word needs to start with the letter) or
author's name or series name.
example-
M -
O -
T -
H -
💐 read a book with an animal in the story or on the cover or a book with royalty in the story.
example-
M -
O -
T -
H -
E -
R -
R -
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