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August: Author Appreciation
I'm in :) naturally1. Favourite Author:
Philippa Gregory..The White Princess(book 5)
Cathy Woodman..The Village Vet(book 5)(read)
2. Double Identity:
3. New Author:
Alex Grecian..The Black Country(book 2)
4, Favourite Author/New Genre:
5. Extra Mile:
6. New 2 You Author
Beth Harbison..Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong Finger
7. Dynamic Duos:
I love the Idea of this challenge! This is a great way for authors to be discovered / new books to be found! Anyone who knows me knows that I love reading and finding series to read! I have recently discovered the Gone series by Michael Grant so for this challenge I'm going to attempt to finish the Gone Series this month!
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I'm shooting for a follower!0/8
Favorite authors
The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke
An author with a double identity
The Hunter by Richard Stark
The Hot Rock by Donald Westlake
Still very new to you author
The Madness Underneath by Maureen Johnson
An author you love who has branched out into one or more genres
A girl from Yamhill by Beverly Cleary
Authors who go the extra mile
Redwall by Brian Jacques
"New 2 U" author
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
Authors who team up to write a book or series
Amber House by Kelly Moore, Tucker Reed, and Larkin Reed
I'll go for Fan; Read 4 - 6 BooksNot sure what books yet
Nothing but Reading ChallengesAugust Author Appreciation (triple A challenge) Reading Challenge
Duration: 8/1/2013 - 8/31/2013
Levels of Play: - Fanatic; 11-12,Books
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Nothing but Reading ChallengesAugust Author Appreciation (triple A challenge) Reading Challenge
Duration: 8/1/2013 - 8/31/2013
Progress: 13 out of 13
Levels of Play: - World's Biggest Fan; Read 13+ Books
How To Play
Read 2 or more books from the following list. You may mix and match at your leisure.
- Show your appreciation for one or more of your favorite authors by reading one of their books:
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 8/4/2013 - Reread of a favorite book
The Diviners by Libba Bray - ***** - 8/8/2013
Iced (Dani O'Malley, #1) by Karen Marie Moning - ***** - 8/12/2013
- Show your appreciation for an author with a double identity (writes under more than one name/pseudonym) by reading a book under each of their known "identities".(For examples, check out our Double Identity (Author) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here )
- Show your appreciation for a still very new to you author (one whom you've only read a book or two from) by reading another one of their books for this challenge:
For I Have Sinned by Darynda Jones - ***** - 8/5/2013
Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - ***** - 8/6/2013
Free Four: Tobias Tells the Story by Veronica Roth - **** - 8/7/2013
Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives, Vol. 3 by Ellen Schreiber - *** - 8/7/2013
Enclave by Ann Aguirre - *** - 8/13/2013
Grave Dance by Kalayna Price - *** - 8/14/2013
- Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books:
Fever Moon: The Fear Dorcha by Karen Marie Moning - ***** - 8/7/2013 - Branched out to graphic novels
- Show your appreciation of authors who go the extra mile and do something extra (like include a recipe or short story at the back of the book or on their website) and read the book (and then make the recipe or read the short story):
Bikini Season by Sheila Roberts - **** - 8/10/2013
- Show your appreciation of new authors by reading a book by a "New 2 U" author who has been highly recommended to you by your family and/or friends and that you've never read a book by:
First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones - **** - 8/5/2013
Foundation by Ann Aguirre - *** - 8/13/2013
- Show your appreciation of authors who team up to write a book or series by reading one of their collaborations (anthologies don't count). For examples, check out the Goodreads Listopia for Author Collaborations (Dynamic Duos) at: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/31... (If you like this option, check out our The Dynamic Duos (Authors) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here )
Nothing but Reading ChallengesAugust Author Appreciation (triple A challenge) Reading Challenge
Duration: 8/1/2013 - 8/31/2013
Progress: 0 out of 20
Levels of Play: - World's Biggest Fan; Read 13+ Books
How To Play
Read 2 or more books from the following list. You may mix and match at your leisure.
- Show your appreciation for one or more of your favorite authors by reading one of their books.
- Show your appreciation for an author with a double identity (writes under more than one name/pseudonym) by reading a book under each of their known "identities".(For examples, check out our Double Identity (Author) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here )
- Show your appreciation for a still very new to you author (one whom you've only read a book or two from) by reading another one of their books for this challenge.
- Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books.
- Show your appreciation of authors who go the extra mile and do something extra (like include a recipe or short story at the back of the book or on their website) and read the book (and then make the recipe or read the short story).
- Show your appreciation of new authors by reading a book by a "New 2 U" author who has been highly recommended to you by your family and/or friends and that you've never read a book by. (If this option interests you, check out our New 2 U challenge by Clicking Here )
- Show your appreciation of authors who team up to write a book or series by reading one of their collaborations (anthologies don't count). For examples, check out the Goodreads Listopia for Author Collaborations (Dynamic Duos) at: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/31... (If you like this option, check out our The Dynamic Duos (Authors) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here )
World's Biggest Fan; Read 13+ Books
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do re-reads count? cause i can always re-read the Gunslinger Series by Stephen King and American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
I guess I'm going to be a Devotee this month.READ: 8/9
Show your appreciation for one or more of your favorite authors by reading one of their books.
✔1. Chasing Fire - Nora Roberts 8/21
✔2. Taking Eve - Iris Johansen 8/10
✔3. A Taste of Sin - Connie Mason 8/9
✔4. The Sweetest Thing - Jill Shalvis 8/28
✔5. The Seventh Sinner - Elizabeth Peters 8/28
Show your appreciation for a still very new to you author (one whom you've only read a book or two from) by reading another one of their books for this challenge.
✔1. River of Eden - Glenna McReynolds (read 1 other) 8/29
✔2. Unspoken - Sarah Rees Brennan (read 1 other) 8/8
Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books.
✔1. The Last Boyfriend - Nora Roberts (romance) 8/31
Show your appreciation of new authors by reading a book by a "New 2 U" author who has been highly recommended to you by your family and/or friends and that you've never read a book by.
1. The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkein (my brother has been recommending for years)
China wrote: "do re-reads count? cause i can always re-read the Gunslinger Series by Stephen King and American Gods by Neil Gaiman."Sure, China. That's fine.
Welcome to the challenge, Catherine, Stephanie, Veronica, Allison, Sonia, ★Rachael★, Suzanne, China, and Barbara★!
- Show your appreciation for one or more of your favorite authors by reading one of their books.- Show your appreciation for an author with a double identity (writes under more than one name/pseudonym) by reading a book under each of their known "identities".(For examples, check out our Double Identity (Author) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here )
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✔- Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books.
- Show your appreciation of authors who go the extra mile and do something extra (like include a recipe or short story at the back of the book or on their website) and read the book (and then make the recipe or read the short story).
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✔- Show your appreciation of authors who team up to write a book or series by reading one of their collaborations (anthologies don't count).
China wrote: "do re-reads count? cause i can always re-read the Gunslinger Series by Stephen King and American Gods by Neil Gaiman."Yes, they do.
Well, I´m joining this one, too.I´ll do - Enthusiast; Read 2 - 3 Books
George R.R. Martin
1. A Game of ThronesNeil Gaiman
1. The Ocean at the End of the Lane
2. American Gods
Welcome to this challenge, too, Lára. You're going to have an ambitious August.
August Author Appreciation (triple A challenge) Reading ChallengeDuration: 1/8/2013 - 31/8/2013
Level of Play: Fan
3/6
Favorite authors: Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter
Dark Desires After Dusk (Reread)
Still very new to you author:
Eternity and a Day by Aline Hunter
"New 2 U" author:
The Mating by Nicky Charles
Monthly/Seasonal Challenges > August Author Appreciation (triple A challenge) Reading ChallengeWorld's Biggest Fan; Read 13+ Books
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- Show your appreciation for one or more of your favorite authors by reading one of their books.
1. The Darkest Craving (Lords of the Underworld #10) by Gena Showalter 08/02/13
- Show your appreciation for an author with a double identity (writes under more than one name/pseudonym) by reading a book under each of their known "identities".(For examples, check out our Double Identity (Author) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here )
- Show your appreciation for a still very new to you author (one whom you've only read a book or two from) by reading another one of their books for this challenge.
1. Phantom Shadows (Immortal Guardians #3) by Dianne Duvall 08/01/13
- Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books.
- Show your appreciation of authors who go the extra mile and do something extra (like include a recipe or short story at the back of the book or on their website) and read the book (and then make the recipe or read the short story).
- Show your appreciation of new authors by reading a book by a "New 2 U" author who has been highly recommended to you by your family and/or friends and that you've never read a book by.
1. Zane's Redemption (Scanguards Vampires #5) by Tina Folsom 08/03/13
- Show your appreciation of authors who team up to write a book or series by reading one of their collaborations (anthologies don't count).
Welcome to the challenge, ❤Stephanie and AndaM!
count me in, I wish the august challenges came in July
Great, Lindy! Welcome to the challenge.
In! Favorite author
- Ilona Andrews:
Magic Mourns/7 August, 2013/
Magic Bleeds /8 August, 2013/
Magic Dreams /9 August, 2013/
Note to myself: Date and links + covers added after reading.
Neat, Regina! Welcome to the challenge.
Duration:AugustLevel of Play: Follower 1/7 read
Favorite authors: Richelle Mead
Gameboard of the Gods
An author with a double identity: Seanan McGuire/Mira Grant
Midnight Blue-Light Special
Parasite
Still very new to you author:
1.Eileen Wilks - Originally Human
2.Jennifer Estep - Venom
Authors who go the extra mile:Ilona Andrews
✔Magic Rises★★★★★
"New 2 U" author:Elyssa Patrick
Stay With Me
I want to play too!! Can I put in books I've already read this month?Duration: 8/1/13 - 8/31/13
Level: Follower
1. favorite authors (JD Robb) Memory in Death
2. author with a double identity (JAK)Sweet Starfire
3. new to you author (Tessa Adams)Dark Embers
4. author you love who has branched out (Jennifer Estep)Widow’s Web
5. authors who go the extra mile (Jill Shalvis)Blue Flame
6. new author (Susan Ee)Angelfall
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Hi Leslie. Sure. All August books will count.
I think I'm gonna join in C: Level of Play:
- Fan; Read 4 - 6 Books
I'll add covers and dates after I'm finished reading.
I'm gonna give myself a month from today since I only just noticed this challenge.
August 9th - September 9th, 2013
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Kinda dropped the ball on this challenge...but once I moved back for university I didn't have time. -sigh-
Welcome to the challenge, Sonia, Leslie, and Kayla!
Level: Devotee Finished: 2/9
Favorite Authors
Wild Born By Brandon Mull DONE
Fearless By Cornelia Funke
The Dream Thieves By Maggie Stiefvater
Still New To You Author
Ghoulfriends Just Want to Have Fun By Gitty Daneshvari
School of Fear By Gitty Daneshvari
Class is Not Dismissed! By Gitty Daneshvari
New 2 U
Thirteen Reasons Why By Jay Asher DONE
Hold Me Closer, Necromancer By Lish McBride
The 5th Wave By Rick Yancey
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✔- Show your appreciation for an author with a double identity (writes under more than one name/pseudonym) by reading a book under each of their known "identities".
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✔- Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books.
- Show your appreciation of authors who go the extra mile and do something extra (like include a recipe or short story at the back of the book or on their website) and read the book (and then make the recipe or read the short story).
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✔- Show your appreciation of authors who team up to write a book or series by reading one of their collaborations (anthologies don't count).
Welcome to the challenge, Alley!Looking good, Midu!
August Author Appreciation (triple A challenge) Reading ChallengeDuration: 1/8/2013 - 31/8/2013
Level of Play: Fan
5/6
Favorite authors: Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter
Still very new to you author:
Eternity and a Day by Aline Hunter
"New 2 U" author:
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✔- Show your appreciation for an author with a double identity (writes under more than one name/pseudonym) by reading a book under each of their known "identities".
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✔- Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books.
- Show your appreciation of authors who go the extra mile and do something extra (like include a recipe or short story at the back of the book or on their website) and read the book (and then make the recipe or read the short story).
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✔- Show your appreciation of authors who team up to write a book or series by reading one of their collaborations (anthologies don't count).
Duration: AugustLevels of Play:
- Enthusiast; Read 2 - 3 Books
- Fan; Read 4 - 6 Books
- Follower; Read 7 - 8 Books
- Devotee ; Read 9 - 10 Books
- Fanatic; Read 11 - 12 Books
- World's Biggest Fan; Read 13+ Books
How To Play
Read 2 or more books from the following list. You may mix and match at your leisure.
- Show your appreciation for one or more of your favorite authors by reading one of their books.
- Show your appreciation for an author with a double identity (writes under more than one name/pseudonym) by reading a book under each of their known "identities".(For examples, check out our Double Identity (Author) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here )
- Show your appreciation for a still very new to you author (one whom you've only read a book or two from) by reading another one of their books for this challenge.
- Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books.
- Show your appreciation of authors who go the extra mile and do something extra (like include a recipe or short story at the back of the book or on their website) and read the book (and then make the recipe or read the short story).
- Show your appreciation of new authors by reading a book by a "New 2 U" author who has been highly recommended to you by your family and/or friends and that you've never read a book by. (If this option interests you, check out our New 2 U challenge by Clicking Here )
- Show your appreciation of authors who team up to write a book or series by reading one of their collaborations (anthologies don't count). For examples, check out the Goodreads Listopia for Author Collaborations (Dynamic Duos) at: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/31... (If you like this option, check out our The Dynamic Duos (Authors) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here )
August Author Appreciation (triple A challenge) Reading ChallengeDuration: 1/8/2013 - 31/8/2013
Level of Play: Fan
6/6
Favorite authors: Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter
Still very new to you author:
"New 2 U" author:
COMPLETED
Neat. Welcome to the challenge, Laurie!
Done:1. Favorite author: Garwood, Julie Hotshot
2. author with a double identity Quick, Amanda 21With this Ring
3. new to you author Grogan, John Marley and Me
4. author into more genres: Roberts, Nora Robb J, D Naked in Death
5. Authors who go the extra mile Brunstetter, Wanda E. Tattered Quilt recipe
6. "New 2 U" author Coffman, Elaine The Bride of Black Douglas
7. Authors who team up to write a book or series Kinkade, Thomas A Christmas
Promise
Just joined the group! I'll start pretty easy for my first challenge since I don't have the whole month to do it and I have to get ready to go to NYC for the first ten days of September so, I'll just do two for now. Don't want to bite off more than I can read. Ha! Nice to meet everybody!Enthusiast
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1. New to You: Julianna Baggott = Fuse
2. Collaborations: Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
Neat, Katherine! Welcome to the challenge.
Monthly/Seasonal Challenges > August Author Appreciation (triple A challenge) Reading ChallengeWorld's Biggest Fan; Read 13+ Books
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- Show your appreciation for one or more of your favorite authors by reading one of their books.
1. The Darkest Craving (Lords of the Underworld #10) by Gena Showalter 08/02/13
2. The Secret (Highlands' Lairds #1) by Julie Garwood 08/06/13
3. Ransom (Highlands' Lairds #2) by Julie Garwood 08/07/13
4. Enslaved (Eternal Guardians #5) by Elisabeth Naughton 08/29/13
- Show your appreciation for an author with a double identity (writes under more than one name/pseudonym) by reading a book under each of their known "identities".(For examples, check out our Double Identity (Author) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here )
JD Robb = Nora Roberts
1. Daring to Dream (Dream Trilogy #1) by Nora Roberts 08/09/13
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Sherrilyn Kenyon = Kinley MacGregor
1. Claiming the Highlander (Brotherhood/MacAllister #2) by Kinley MacGregor 08/13/13
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- Show your appreciation for a still very new to you author (one whom you've only read a book or two from) by reading another one of their books for this challenge.
1. Phantom Shadows (Immortal Guardians #3) by Dianne Duvall 08/01/13
2. Born in Sin (Brotherhood/MacAllister #3) by Kinley MacGregor 08/14/13
3. Unbeautifully (Undeniable #2) by Madeline Sheehan 08/10/13
- Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books.
Master of Desire (Brotherhood/MacAllister #1) by Kinley MacGregor 08/11/13
- Show your appreciation of new authors by reading a book by a "New 2 U" author who has been highly recommended to you by your family and/or friends and that you've never read a book by.
1. Zane's Redemption (Scanguards Vampires #5) by Tina Folsom 08/03/13
2. Raziel (The Fallen #1) by Kristina Douglas 08/05/13
3. Beautiful Lies (Ridley Jones #1) by Lisa Unger 08/22/13
4. Captured by the Highlander (Highlander Trilogy #1) by Julianne MacLean 08/27/13
5. Heart Mate (Celta's Heartmates #1) by Robin D. Owens 08/28/13
I am going on vacation , so I am done1. fav author Garwood, Julie Hotshot
Spindler, Erica Justice for Sara
2. 2 names Quick, Amanda With this Ring
3. new author Coffman, Elaine The Bride of Black Douglas
Sherwood, Ben Charlie St. Cloud
4. new genre Roberts, NOra Naked in Death
5. something extra Berdette, lucy Topped Chef recipe
Brunsetter, Wand E. Tattered Quilt recipe
6. new author Sherwood, Ben Charlie St. Cloud
Cooney, Caroline B Whatever Happened Janie?
7. Author Collaboration Kinkade, Thomas A Christmas Promise w/Spencer
I'm in!- Show your appreciation for an author with a double identity (writes under more than one name/pseudonym) by reading a book under each of their known "identities".(For examples, check out our Double Identity (Author) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here )
- Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books.
- Show your appreciation of authors who go the extra mile and do something extra (like include a recipe or short story at the back of the book or on their website) and read the book (and then make the recipe or read the short story).
- Show your appreciation of authors who team up to write a book or series by reading one of their collaborations (anthologies don't count). For examples, check out the Goodreads Listopia for Author Collaborations (Dynamic Duos) at: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/31... (If you like this option, check out our The Dynamic Duos (Authors) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here )
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Duration: August
Levels of Play:
- Enthusiast; Read 2 - 3 Books
- Fan; Read 4 - 6 Books
- Follower; Read 7 - 8 Books
- Devotee ; Read 9 - 10 Books
- Fanatic; Read 11 - 12 Books
- World's Biggest Fan; Read 13+ Books
How To Play
Read 2 or more books from the following list. You may mix and match at your leisure.
- Show your appreciation for one or more of your favorite authors by reading one of their books.
- Show your appreciation for an author with a double identity (writes under more than one name/pseudonym) by reading a book under each of their known "identities".(For examples, check out our Double Identity (Author) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here )
- Show your appreciation for a still very new to you author (one whom you've only read a book or two from) by reading another one of their books for this challenge.
- Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books.
- Show your appreciation of authors who go the extra mile and do something extra (like include a recipe or short story at the back of the book or on their website) and read the book (and then make the recipe or read the short story).
- Show your appreciation of new authors by reading a book by a "New 2 U" author who has been highly recommended to you by your family and/or friends and that you've never read a book by. (If this option interests you, check out our New 2 U challenge by Clicking Here )
- Show your appreciation of authors who team up to write a book or series by reading one of their collaborations (anthologies don't count). For examples, check out the Goodreads Listopia for Author Collaborations (Dynamic Duos) at: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/31... (If you like this option, check out our The Dynamic Duos (Authors) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here )