• DHASG June 2016 Challenge

LEVEL: School is Out!: Read 3-5 Books

PROGRESS: 4 books

STATUS: COMPLETED!!

• ✔ Flip a Coin: June 1st is Flip a Coin Day. You can choose a book randomly to read by flipping a coin, or you could read a book that has the theme of probability--things happen apparently randomly or according to blind chance or luck for the main character(s): Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas [gaming club - theme of probability]
• ✔ Repeat Repeat Day: June 3rd is Repeat Day. To celebrate, reread a favorite book, or read a book in which the character finds their day repeating (like Groundhog Day the movie) or perhaps a person has to go back to square one and deal with their past in a significant day: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas [book re-read]
• ✔ Old Maid's Day: June 4th is the day for Single Ladies. Read a book with a female character who has yet to marry or settle down and is at least in her mid 20s: Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas [female lead is 30 and unmarried]
• Cat Fancier: June 4th is also Hug Your Cat Day. This day is for cat lovers. Read a book that has a cat character or in which the cat theme is very prominent. you could also read a book where a lead character is called "Cat."
• Best Friend Day: June 8th celebrates not just friendship, but your besties. Read a book in which the lead characters are best friends or in which true, lifelong friendship is a prominent theme. You could also read a book recommended by your best friend.
• ✔ Name Your Poison: While this holiday on June 8th sounds negative, it's actually a day about making choices. You get to choose what book you read for this part of the challenge: Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas [a character is poisoned]
• Smile Power: For June 15th, lets give props to the power of the smile. You can read a book in which there is a smiling face on the cover or a book that makes you smile (aka a comedy or feel good book).
• Treat Yourself!: For National Splurge Day on June 18th, feel free to treat yourself. Read something that is completely indulgent, or which the lead character(s) indulge themselves.
• Papa Bear: For Father's Day on the third Sunday of June (June 19th this year), let's celebrate fathers. Read a book that has a lead character who is a father or in which the theme of fatherhood is very prominent.
• Kiss: International Kissing Day is June 6th and National Kissing Day is June 19th. Be sure to Kiss someone on those days if you can. But you can read a book with a couple kissing on the cover or with the word kiss in the title. You could even read a book in which the main characters share a wonderful kiss.
• Forgiveness Day: For this holiday on June 26th, we give serious weight to the concept of forgiveness. Read a book in which forgiveness is a prominent theme.
• Cool Shades!: With Summer sun rays taking their toll on our eyes, sunglasses are very important. Read a book with a person wearing sunglasses on the cover, or in which the characters do need to or do wear sunglasses.

Bonus: You can pick any of these holidays to add to your reading total this month:

Swim a Lap Day

National Pink Day

Take Your Dog to Work Day

Camera Day

Meteor Day