Summer Musical Tours Quarterly Challenge

Summer Musical Tours Quarterly Challenge
June 15- September 14, 2023


 
As festival season approaches, it’s a perfect time to catch the scores of hot prospects and returning greats as we gear up for a huge summer of live music. Here’s a look at who’s heading to venues across the world this year. Have fun with some of your favorite musicians and maybe some that are new to you!
 
Pick a level and begin reading on June 15th!
 
Levels-
1. Read 5-10 books- I like listening to music on my phone or in my car
2. Read 10-15 books- I have been to a concert
3. Read 20-25 books- I try to see a few concerts a year
4. Read 25-30 books- I collect vinyls as well as have digital music of my favorite musicians
5. Read 30-35 books- I am the first one online trying to get tickets to my favorite musician or musical group!
Bonus- can be added at any level
 
 
**There is no minimum page requirement for this challenge.
Any amount of color for the covers is fine
Audiobooks and rereads are allowed.
You can always add levels as you go.
You may update your original post with your progress or repost, it is your choice. But please repost upon completion**

35/35
 
2023 Summer Musical Tours:
 
1. Beyoncé - Renaissance World Tour 2023 - Read a stand-alone book or a book with a single (unattached) character or a book with one person on the cover
Their Royal Baby Gift - Kandy Shepherd (HR #4735 - Nov 2020) (one person/cover) - July 10
 
2. Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour- Read a book by an author you are obsessed with or a book you would pre-order, you are that excited to read it
Hero Unbound - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - Aug 2023) - Aug 1
 
3. BLACKPINK - Born Pink Tour- Read a book with black or pink on the cover or a book that is dark or romantic
The Lucky Shamrock - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - July 2023) (pink/romantic) - July 9
 
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) - Australia Tour 2023- Read a book with a steamy storyline or character or a book set in Australia
Her Secret Billionaire - Yahrah St. John (HD #2954 - July 2023) (steamy) - June 28
 
5. Janet Jackson - Together Again- Read a second-chance romance or a book written by an author with the repeating initials (i.e. Annabeth Albert, Lora Leigh, G.G. Andrew)
The Earl's Egyptian Heiress - Heba Helmy (HH #1735 - July 2023) - June 21
 
6. Lizzo - The Special Tour- Read a book with a one-word title or a book with a character who plays a musical instrument
Hunting a Hometown Killer - Shelly Bell (HI #2156 - July 2023) (violin) - June 27
 
7. Arctic Monkeys - World Tour 2023- Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a book set in a cold climate or month
Dark Side of the River - BJ Daniels (Canary Street Press - Aug 2023) (horse) - Aug 2
 
8. Elton John - Elton Farewell Tour- Read a book with a flamboyant or colorful character or a book with a colorful cover
The Business Between Them - Mona Shroff (HSE #2994 - July 2023) (colorful cover) - June 25
 
9. Harry Styles - Love on Tour- Read a book with a character or setting in the movie business or a book with the word 'watermelon' or 'sugar' or 'high' in the title or series name
Chef Sugarlips - Tawna Fenske (Capstone - May 2018) - Sept 8
 
10. Metallica - M72 World Tour- Read a book with the letter 'M' somewhere in the title or author's name or a book with silver or gold on the cover
The Mavericks Surprise Son - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2989 - July 2023) - June 20
 
11. Journey: Freedom Tour- Read a road-trip romance or a book with a character who gains freedom of some kind (divorce or break-ups count!)
A Manhattan Heiress in Paris - Amanda McCabe (HH #1716 - Apr 2023) - July 11
 
12. Madonna: The Celebration Tour- Read a holiday romance or a book with a celebration in the story
The Yard Rose - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - July 2013) (Watermelon Festival) - Aug 4
 
13. Bruce Springsteen: 2023 Tour- Read a book set in the USA or a book with a character or author who was born in the USA
Her Younger Man - Shannon Stacey (HSE #2999 - Aug 2023) - Aug 1
 
14. Diana Ross: The Musical Legacy Tour 2023- Read an insta-love story (in honor of Endless Love) or a book you hope never ends
The Duke's Hammer - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade Pub - June 2023) (insta-love) - June 24
 
15. The All-American Rejects: Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour- Read a book set in a warm climate or month or a book with water on the cover or in the story
Playing with Danger - Deborah Fletcher Mello (HRS #2236 - July 2023) (water on cover) - July 1
 
16. Zac Brown Band: From the Fire Tour- Read a book with a light source on the cover or a book with a rating over 4.0 (on fire)
Seven Birthday Wishes - Melissa Senate (HSE #2990 - July 2023) (4.3) - July 3
 
17. Alicia Keys: Keys to the Summer Tour- Read a book with a building on the cover or a book by an author that has the key to your heart
A Rogue at Stonecliffe - Candace Camp (Canary Street Press - June 2023) (building) - June 23
 
18. The Chicks: The Chicks World Tour 2023- Read a book set on a farm or ranch or a book with a character that makes you feel warm and fuzzy
Twilight at Wild Springs - Delores Fossen (Canary Street Press - July 2023) (horses) - July 13
 
19. Pink: Summer Carnival 2023 Tour- Read a book with food or drink on the cover (bonus for cotton candy or popcorn) or a book with a character with an unusual profession
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes - Karen Rose Smith (Kensington - Dec 2017) (tea and cake) - July 16
 
20. Smashing Pumpkins: The World Is a Vampire Tour- Read a Paranormal story or a book with a destructive character
Dead on Arrival - Nichole Severn (HI #2099 - Oct 2022) (bomber) - July 17
 
21. Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire: Sing a Song All Night Long Tour- Read a book with a sky on the cover or a book you want to stay up all night and read
Ozarks Double Homicide - Maggie Wells (HI #2149 - June 2023) (stayed up all night) - July 6
 
22. Guns N' Roses: 2023 World Tour- Read a book with a character who is or has been in the military or a book with a weapon on the cover
Montana Silence - Josie Jade, Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - July 2023) (former military) - July 18
 
23. Peter Gabriel: i/o - The Tour- Read a book with a character who has a blue-collar job (in honor of 'Sledgehammer') or a book with the color blue on the cover
Hidden Amish Target - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #1048 - Aug 2023) (blue door) - July 20
 
24. Maroon 5: 2023 Tour- Read a book with a character who is stranded or marooned somewhere or a book with the number 5 in the page count or publishing date
Murder at Sunset Rock - Debra Webb (HI #2158 - Aug 2023) (256 pgs) - Aug 1
 
25. Depeche Mode: MEMENTO MORI WORLD TOUR - Read a book with dance in the story or a book that has won an award (in honor of their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction in 2020)
A Match Made in London - Michelle Willingham (Dragonblade Pub - Apr 2023) (ball) - Aug 11
 
26. Def Leppard & Mötley Crüe: The World Tour 2023 - Read a book by a writing duo or a book that is part of a duology or read a book that is the second in a series
Ilsa's Protector - Regan Black, Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - July 2023) - July 5
 
27. Hans Zimmer Live – Europe Tour 2023- Read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or a book you think would make a great movie
The Final Countdown - Martin Caidin (Bantam - Jan 1980) - Aug 4
 
28. The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Tour- Read a book with the color of the sunrise on the cover (yellow or orange or red) or a book you can read in one weekend
How the Duke Met His Match - Sophia Williams (HH #1742 - Aug 2023) (red dress) - July 21
 
29. Sting: My Songs Tour- Read a suspense or mystery book or a book with a character you wouldn't want to stand too close to
Targeted in Silver Creek - Delores Fossen (HI #2151 - July 2023) (suspense) - June 30
 
30. Muse: Will Of The People Tour 2023- Read a book with more than one person on the cover or a book that is part of a longer series (at least 5 books)
Ozarks Witness Protection - Maggie Wells (HI #2155 - July 2023) (two people) - July 7
 
31. André Rieu: World Tour- Read a book set in Western Europe or a Historical romance (in honor of his home, a castle built in 1492)
To Claim a Lyon's Heart - Sherry Ewing (Dragonblade Pub - June 2023) (historical) - June 16
 
32. Imagine Dragons: World Tour- Read a Shapeshifter or Fantasy or Apocalyptical book or a book with a character who is toxic ( in honor of 'Radioactive')
Don't Wake a Sleeping Lyon - Sara Adrien (Dragonblade Pub - July 2023) (toxic - employer) - July 17
 
33. Blink-182: Edging World Tour- Read a book with eyes on the cover (open or closed) or a story you think will be so good it will go by 'in the blink of an eye'
Awakening His Shy Duchess - Christine Merrill (HH #1732 - July 2023) (eyes of cover) - July 5
 
34. Charlie Puth: The "Charlie" Live Experience- Read a time-travel or a second-chances story (in honor of 'See You Again') or a book with glasses or a mirror on the cover
The Marine's Second Chance - Victoria Pade (HSE #2978 - May 2023) - Aug 9
 
35. Jonas Brothers- Read a book with siblings or family in the story or a book that is part of a trilogy
Second Time's the Charm - Brenda Jackson (HD #2953 - July 2023) (siblings) - June 27
 
 
Bonus-
 
Do you have a favorite among this list of musicians? Or maybe you love to listen to an artist or group that isn't touring this summer.

Name the artist or group (and song titles if you want to add any of those), and read one or more books somehow related to their name and song titles (if you choose to add those). Get creative! There are no wrong choices :)
 
John Denver
 
Leaving on a Jet Plane
Country Roads

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