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August Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread
Ugh. It's already time for the next months challenge and I'm not done with this months challenge. I'm reading nothing but harlequins in August. 1. August: Read a book which title starts with the letter "A".
Angels Blood by Nalini Singh
2. B-day Shelf: Read a book picked from an August B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
Shadow Game by Christine Feehan (YZ's shelf)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Australia. The Billionaire's Scandalous Marriage by Emma Darcy
4. Friendship Theme: Read a book that features a "friendship" as its main storyline. Not limited to "friends-turned-lovers" romances.
5. Go Flying(Aviation Theme): Read a book that has a character that works as a pilot/flies a plane or anything related. Or it can also be a story that involves a plane or an airport, or it has an airplane on its cover.
6. Cover Search = Beach Theme: Read a book which has a beach scene or a body of water (sea, river, lake, shoreline) on the cover. Be sure to post the cover for verification.
7 - 8. Book-2-Movie: Read a book that has been made into a movie and then watch the movie or vice-versa. Worth 2 categories.
9. Explore-A-Genre: Read a novel that is classified as "chick-lit" or a light, humorous book about a young single, working woman in an urban setting.
You Don't Know Jack by Erin McCarthy
10. Read a book of your own choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book:
1. A for August....................American Gods
2. B-day book......................Destined for an Early Grave (Yz, Platas0827, Purple)
3. Australia..........................The Naming: The First Book of Pellinor
4. Friendship.......................
5. Aviation..........................
6. Beach Cover....................Cape Storm
7&8. Book-2-Movie.............The Color Purple
9. Chick-lit...........................
10. Reader's choice..............Thorn Queen
I'll try to think of more later.
My GR shelves are currenly messed up...with my To-be-read shelf inaccessible! I'm ready to panic, so I hope the nice GR staff will fix it soon.So my list for this challenge will have to wait a little longer. *sighs*
Melissa' Challenge ListStarts with A - As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason
Aug b-day (Yz's shelf) - Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister
Australia - Feeling Sorry for Celia A Novel by Jaclyn Moriarity
Friendship - 3 Willows The Sisterhood Grows by Ann Brashares
Aviation - Island of the Sequined Love Nun by Christopher Moore
Beach - Cruel Summer by Alyson Noel
Book-2-movie - Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote
Book-2-movie - The Postman Always Rings Twice, Double Indemnity, Mildred Pierce, and Selected Stories by James M. Cain
Chick-lit - The Wildwater Walking Club by Claire Cook
Pick-it-for-me -
1. A Title After Sundown - Amanda Ashley2. B-Day Shelf Holy Smokes - Katie MacAlister (Yz's Shelf)
3. Australian Author Dancing With The Devil - Keri Arthur
4. Friendship Bad Moon Rising - Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. Pilot/Airplane etc. Grimspace - Ann Aguirre (Navigator)
6. Beach cover Swimming without a net - Mary Janice Davidson
7. Book '2' Movie The Body Stephen King / Stand By Me
9. Chick-Lit Undead and Unpopular - Mary Janice Davidson
10. Own Choice Untamed - PC Cast
Still only going to do 5.1. Starts with "A" - Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
3. Australian Setting -
6. Beach Cover - Duma Key by Stephen King
9. Chick Lit -
10. Your Choice - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
I will try to do all but 7/8. Not into the whole book to movie thing. It's always a disappointment.1. A for August....................
2. B-day book......................
3. Australia..........................Moonfire by Linda Lael Miller
4. Friendship.......................
5. Aviation.......................
6. Beach Cover..................
9. Chick-lit....................
10 Reader's choice..............
"A" for August: Atonement-Ian McEwanB-day Book: Guilty Pleasures-Laurell K Hamilton (Yz)
Australia: The Thorn Birds-Colleen McCullough
Friendship: The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants-
Ann Brashares
Go Flying: The Pilots Wife-Anita Shreve
Beach: Return to Sullivan's Island-Dorothea Benton
Frank
Book 2 Movie: No Country for Old Men-Cormac McCarthy COMPLETED 08.06
Chick Lit: Finger Lickin' Fifteen-Janet Evanovich
Pick It For Me: Stupid & Contagious - Caprice Crane
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1. A Title - Alpha Man by Kay Thorpe (Postcards from Europe)2. B-Day Shelf - Montana Sky by Nora Roberts (& Movie) {Ruth & Samantha}
3. Australia - Adopted Outback Baby by Barbara Hannay
4. Friendship - Now and Zen by Linda Gerber (S.A.S.S - Students Across the Seven Seas)
5. Pilot/Airport - Airport by Arthur Hailey (& Movie)
6. Beach cover - The Inn At Eagle Point by Sherryl Woods
7. Book '2' Movie - Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen (& Movie)
9. Chick-Lit - Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen by Dyan Sheldon (& Movie)
10. Own Choice - TBD
1. August: Read a book which title starts with the letter "A".
Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian
2. B-day Shelf: Read a book picked from an August B-Day celebrant GR shelf.
Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank (Platas0827's shelf)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Australia.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
4. Friendship Theme: Read a book that features a "friendship" as its main storyline.
Untamed by P.C. & Kristin Cast
5. Go Flying(Aviation Theme): Read a book that has a character that works as a pilot/flies a plane or anything related.
Over the Edge by Suzanne Brockmann
6. Cover Search = Beach Theme: Read a book which has a beach scene or a body of water (sea, river, lake, shoreline) on the cover.
The Waterlord by Dawn Thompson
7 - 8. Book-2-Movie: Read a book that has been made into a movie and then watch the movie or vice-versa. Worth 2 categories - one for the book and one for the movie.
Brokeback Mountain written by Annie Proulx & Brokeback Mountain directed by Ang Lee
9. Explore-A-Genre: Read a novel that is classified as "chick-lit" or a light, humorous book about a young single, working woman in an urban setting.
Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister
10. Read a book of your own choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
TBR
Here's my list:* Book that's title starts with "A": The Australian's Society Bride by Margaret Way FINISHED 8/27
* August B-date GR shelf: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris (Christie's shelf) FINISHED 8/16
* Geography: Australia: Does My Head Look Big In This? by Randa Abdel-Fatlah FINISHED 8/28
* Friendship theme book: Dingo by Dharles de Lint FINISHED 8/29
* Go Flying: Flying too high a Phryne Fisher mystery by Kerry Greenwood FINISHED 8/07
* Cover Search: Beach theme: Frangipani A Novel by Celestine Hitiura Vaite
* Book to Movie: The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler FINISHED 8/21
* Watch the Movie: The Accidental Tourist FINISHED 8/22
* Chick-Lit Genre book: Addition by Toni Jordan FINISHED 8/22
* Read a book of your choice: The Uncrowned Queen A Novel by Posie Graeme-Evans FINISHED 8/31
Since I'm already participating in the Paranormal Romance group's August challenge, I cut this one down a bit. I'm going to try for the first 6 categories plus the pick it for me one. We'll see how far I get.1. Letter A: Armed & Magical by Lisa Shearin
2. B-Day Book: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Yz's Shelf)
3. Australian Author: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
4. Friendship: If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern
5. Flight/Wings: A Mermaid's Kiss by Joey W. Hill
6. Beach: The Au Pairs by Melissa de la Cruz
7. Pick It For Me:
And I want to thank Michelle for help with the Keri Arthur pick. The Australian category was really stumping me and then I saw that Michelle had a Keri Arthur book on her list, and sure enough, she's Australian! Thanks!
My list so far:1. "A".
2. B-day Shelf: Ice Storm - Anne Stuart (Yz’s)
4. Friendship Theme:
5. Go Flying(Aviation Theme): Up Close & Dangerous - Linda Howard
6. Beach Theme:
7 - 8. Book-2-Movie: Harry Potter & The Sorcer’s Stone JK Rowling
9. Explore-A-Genre: Hissy Fit - Mary Kay Andrews
10. Reader's choice
Shannon wrote: "Since I'm already participating in the Paranormal Romance group's August challenge, I cut this one down a bit. I'm going to try for the first 6 categories plus the pick it for me one. We'll see how..."Shannon,
Be aware that cross-challenging your books is allowed. Some participants even view it as part of a challenge, by seeing how many challenge/category they can work a book in...LOL!
Yz wrote: "Be aware that cross-challenging your books is allowed. Some participants even view it as part of a challenge, by seeing how many challenge/category they can work a book in...LOL! "Oh yeah? Good to know. I'm going to try hard to read all of the books I listed though, which is a total of 15. I'm sure if I get to the end of the month and I still have a bunch to go I'll try to finagle something.
Kathy wrote: "I'm in too. Can we just post as we go or do you prefer a list before hand?"You can do it either way...and you can always make changes...
However, I appreciate reposting your list with your progress after every update.
Ok I'm in I'm doing 8 books for this challenge(1)Starts with "A"-----A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
(2)B-day Bookshelf----Up In Smokeby Katie MacAlister(YZ's shelf)
(3)Setting "Australia"----Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur
(6)Beach Theme----
by MaryJanice Davidson(7)Book 2 Movie(book)---- The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier
(8)Book 2 Movie( movie) The Chocolate Wars 1988
(9)Chick-Lit----Bit the Jackpot by Erin McCarthy
(10)Own Choice----Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian
Still have one book left on July Challenge, but am hopeful I'll finish it in time. Here's my August Challenge List:1. Starts with 'A': Apache Summer by Heather Graham (glad I switched that out in July)
2. Birthday Shelf: Samantha: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
3. Australian author: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
4. Friendship is main storyline: Bridget The Women of Primrose Creek by Linda Lael Miller
5. Go Flying; Aviation: MacKenzie's Mission by Linda Howard
6. Beach Theme: Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan
7. Book2Movie: The Princess Bride by William Goldman
8. Book2Movie: watch the movie of The Princess Bride
9. Chick-Lit; Light/Humorous: Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
10. Own Choice: Born in Fire by Nora Roberts
I filled all my categories, but I'm not sure if I can complete the challenge, since my reading time has been dramatically affected lately, still it will be fun to try.1. "A" book - Addicted by Lydia Parks
2. B-day book - Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh (Lara's shelf)
3. Geography (Australia) - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
4. Friendship theme - Betrayed by P.C. Cast
5. Go Flying - Over the Edge by Suzanne Brockmann
6. Cover Search(Beach) - Inner Harbor by Nora Roberts
7 - 8 Book 2 Movie - Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
9. Genre: Chick-lit - Damsel Under Stress A Novel by Shanna Swendson
10 - Pick-It-For-Me: TBA
Books subject to change at a moment's notice...1. August: title starts with the letter "A".
Audrey, wait! by Robin Benway.
OR:
Arrival by Chris Morphew.
2. B-day Shelf:
Blood brothers by Nora Roberts from Christie's shelf.
3. Geography: Australia:
Across the wall by Garth Nix.
4. Friendship Theme:
The teashop girls by Laura Schaefer.
5. Go Flying(Aviation Theme):
The vow by Rebecca Winters.
6. Cover Search = Beach Theme:
Wild child by Cindi Myers
7 - 8. Book-2-Movie: TBA. Might not get there - don't have a DVD/video player... will do only if I get to the latest Harry Potter movie...
9. Explore-A-Genre: "chick-lit".
The undomestic goddess by Sophie Kinsella.
10. Pick-It-For-Me Challenge.
TBA.
Here's my list. All M/M again...
1. August - Anything for a Byline by Sean Michael
2. B-day Shelf - Bound by Deception by Ava March (Daisiemae)
3. Geography: Australia - Harvest Heat by Carol Lynne
4. Friendship Theme - The Broken Road by Sean Michael
5. Go Flying(Aviation Theme) - Landing with Both Feet by Julia Talbot
6. Cover Search = Beach Theme - Winds of Change by Lee Rowan
7 - 8. Book-2-Movie: TBD
9. Explore-A-Genre: "boy-lit" - Collision Course by K.A. Mitchell
10. Read a book of your own choice - Crossing Borders by Z.A. Maxfield
I'll do 7 categories this month.1. A-book: Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland
2. B-day Shelf:(Yz) Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
3. Australia book - Deadly Desire by Keri Arthur
4. Friendship Theme - The Luxe by Anna Godbersen
5. Go Flying - Wanderlust by Ann Aguirre
9. Chick lit- You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister
10. My choice - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
1. A Title--As Good as Gold by Cathie Linz2. B-Day Shelf--Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris(Yz)
3. Australian Author--Mowana Magic by Margaret Way
4. Friendship--Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
5. Pilot/Airplane--Under Alaskan Skies by Carol Grace
6. Beach cover--The Drifter by Vicki Lewis Thompson
7.&8. My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
9. Chick-Lit--Good In Bed by Jennifer Weiner
10. Own Choice--Shepherd's Abiding by Jan Karon
August Challenge has officially started.So far we have 27 participants.
Holly
Kasia
Melissa
Michelle(shelli_m)
Toni
Barbara
Salllie
Kenjii
Briansgirl
Annvelwis
LindyLane
Mel
Shannon
Shyloh
Nikki
Emily
Julie(mom2lnb)
southpaw285
Kathy
Jael
BJ Rose
LibraryLass
Yz
Annie
Lori
Shazzy
Michelle Rivera
Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.
Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.
First update will be August 6.
Happy reading, everyone!
Tentative list so far ...1. "A" Title: Affair by Amanda Quick
2. August B'day: Smoke in Mirrors by Jayne Ann Krentz (Yz's shelf)
3. Geography - Australia: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
4. Friendship theme:
5. Aviation theme: Flying Too High Phryne Fisher by Kerry Greenwood
6. Cover search = Beach theme:
7-8. Book-2-Movie: Probably won't do this one - not a big fan of book to movies
9. Explore-a-Genre = Chick-lit: The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister
10. Reader's Choice: Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas
only have the first one figured out so far:1.
2.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Australia.
4. Friendship Theme: Read a book that features a "friendship" as its main storyline. Not limited to "friends-turned-lovers" romances.
5.
6. Cover Search = Beach Theme: Read a book which has a beach scene or a body of water (sea, river, lake, shoreline) on the cover. Be sure to post the cover for verification.
7 - 8. Book-2-Movie: Read a book that has been made into a movie and then watch the movie or vice-versa. Worth 2 categories - one for the book and one for the movie.
9.
10.
Well, I've got some of them figured out1. "A" Title:
2. August B'day:Blood Noir for Yz's shelf
3. Geography - Australia: probably a Keri Arthur book
4. Friendship theme:
5. Aviation theme:
6. Cover search-Beach theme: Castaways by Brian Keene
7-8. Book-2-Movie: Like Water for Chocolate A Novel in Monthly Installments with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies
9. Chick Lit:Cooking for Mr. Right by Susan Volland
10. Pick-it-for-me Challenge book:whichever one I read first
Update 2/8 - one down :)1. "A" Title: Affair by Amanda Quick
2. August B'day: Smoke in Mirrors by Jayne Ann Krentz (Yz's shelf)
3. Geography - Australia: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
4. Friendship theme:
5. Aviation theme: Flying Too High Phryne Fisher by Kerry Greenwood
6. Cover search = Beach theme:
7-8. Book-2-Movie: Probably won't do this one - not a big fan of book to movies
9. Explore-a-Genre = Chick-lit: The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister
1. A title - Agnes and the Hitman - Jennifer Crusie2. Birthday shelf - Holy Smokes - Katie MacAlister (Yz's shelf)
3. Australia - Old Magic - Marianne Curley
4. Friendship - TBD
5. Aviation theme - TBD
6. Beach theme/water - California Demon - Julie Kenner
7/8. Book/movie - Princess Bride - William Goldman
9. Chicklit -
10. Choice - Dreamfever - Karen Maire Moning
Melissa' Challenge ListStarts with A - As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason
Aug b-day (Yz's shelf) - Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister
Friendship - 3 Willows The Sisterhood Grows by Ann Brashares
Aviation - Island of the Sequined Love Nun by Christopher Moore
Beach - Cruel Summer by Alyson Noel
Book-2-movie - Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote
Book-2-movie - The Postman Always Rings Twice, Double Indemnity, Mildred Pierce, and Selected Stories by James M. Cain
Chick-lit - The Wildwater Walking Club by Claire Cook
Pick-it-for-me - Blood Engines by T.A. Pratt
Oh, I still haven't finished last month's challenge. School's going to start, so I'll do three this month. 1. Starts with an A: Among the Heroes United Flight 93 and the Passengers and Crew Who Fought Back - Jere Longman
7: Book-to-Movie:
10: Own choice: Morning Light - Catherine Anderson
1. A Title After Sundown - Amanda Ashley2. B-Day Shelf Holy Smokes - Katie MacAlister (Yz's Shelf)
3. Australian Author Dancing With The Devil - Keri Arthur
4. Friendship Bad Moon Rising - Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. Pilot/Airplane etc. Grimspace - Ann Aguirre (Navigator)
6. Beach cover
7. Book '2' Movie The Body Stephen King / Stand By Me
9. Chick-Lit Undead and Unpopular - Mary Janice Davidson
10. Own Choice Untamed - PC Cast
2/10 completedStarts with A - As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason
Aug b-day (Yz's shelf) - Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister
Friendship - 3 Willows The Sisterhood Grows by Ann Brashares
Aviation - Island of the Sequined Love Nun by Christopher Moore
Beach - Cruel Summer by Alyson Noel
Book-2-movie - Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote
Book-2-movie - The Postman Always Rings Twice, Double Indemnity, Mildred Pierce, and Selected Stories by James M. Cain
Pick-it-for-me - Blood Engines by T.A. Pratt
Making changes already!
1. Starts with 'A': An Accidental Woman by Barbara Delinsky
2. Birthday Shelf: Samantha: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
3. Australian author: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
4. Friendship is main storyline: Bridget The Women of Primrose Creek by Linda Lael Miller
5. Go Flying; Aviation: MacKenzie's Mission by Linda Howard
6. Beach Theme: Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan
7. Book2Movie: The Princess Bride by William Goldman
8. Book2Movie: watch the movie of The Princess Bride
9. Chick-Lit; Light/Humorous: Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
10.
1. 2. B-Day Shelf--Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris(Yz)
3. Australian Author--Mowana Magic by Margaret Way
4. Friendship--Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
5. Pilot/Airplane--Under Alaskan Skies by Carol Grace
6. Beach cover--The Drifter by Vicki Lewis Thompson
7.&8. My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
9. Chick-Lit--Good In Bed by Jennifer Weiner
10. Own Choice--Shepherd's Abiding by Jan Karon
3/10 completedStarts with A - As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason
Friendship - 3 Willows The Sisterhood Grows by Ann Brashares
Aviation - Island of the Sequined Love Nun by Christopher Moore
Beach - Cruel Summer by Alyson Noel
Book-2-movie - Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote
Book-2-movie - The Postman Always Rings Twice, Double Indemnity, Mildred Pierce, and Selected Stories by James M. Cain
Pick-it-for-me - Blood Engines by T.A. Pratt
1. "A" title... 2. August B-day Shelf...
5. Theme - Aviation...
6. Cover - Beach...
7 - 8. Theme - Book-2-Movie...(not sure I'll do this one)
9. Explore-A-Genre - Chick-lit...
10. My choice...
2/10
1. American Gods2. Halfway to the Grave (Yz)
3. The Book Thief
4. Friendship Theme: Read a book that features a "friendship" as its main storyline.
5. Go Flying(Aviation Theme): Read a book that has a character that works as a pilot/flies a plane or anything related.
6.
7. Movie - will watch when it comes out
8. Book
9. Under the Tuscan Sun
10.
3/10
1 down...
1. August - Anything for a Byline by Sean Michael
2. B-day Shelf - Bound by Deception by Ava March (Daisiemae)
3. Geography: Australia - Harvest Heat by Carol Lynne
4. Friendship Theme - The Broken Road by Sean Michael
5. Go Flying(Aviation Theme) - Landing with Both Feet by Julia Talbot
6. Cover Search = Beach Theme - Winds of Change by Lee Rowan
7 - 8. Book-2-Movie: TBD
10. Read a book of your own choice - Crossing Borders by Z.A. Maxfield
1. Starts with A - Accustomed to his Fangs by December Quinn2.
3. from Australia - Dancing with the Devil by Keri Arthur
4. friendship theme - Messenger by Lois Lowry
5. flying theme - Bloodring by Faith Hunter
6. body of water on cover - Cape Storm by Rachel Caine
7&8. book to movie - Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause (reread)
9. chick-lit - Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
10. your choice - Redemption Alley by Lilith Saintcrow
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1. August: Read a book which title starts with the letter "A".
2. B-day Shelf: Read a book picked from an August B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Australia.
4. Friendship Theme: Read a book that features a "friendship" as its main storyline. Not limited to "friends-turned-lovers" romances.
5. Go Flying(Aviation Theme): Read a book that has a character that works as a pilot/flies a plane or anything related. Or it can also be a story that involves a plane or an airport, or it has an airplane on its cover.
6. Cover Search = Beach Theme: Read a book which has a beach scene or a body of water (sea, river, lake, shoreline) on the cover. Be sure to post the cover for verification.
7 - 8. Book-2-Movie: Read a book that has been made into a movie and then watch the movie or vice-versa. Worth 2 categories - one for the book and one for the movie.
9. Explore-A-Genre: Read a novel that is classified as "chick-lit" or a light, humorous book about a young single, working woman in an urban setting.
10. Read a book of your own choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2009
You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.
PS: You may post your list anytime you like, but NO READING for this challenge until the FIRST of August.