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Lillie wrote: "Bill wrote: "I've got #2 on my shelf and am looking forward to getting to it. How many have you read, Lillie?"I've only read The Honjin Murders but I enjoyed it. I keep distracted..."
Me too... I have a feeling that next year instead of a Dusty Book Challenge, I might do a sparkling brand new challenge.. LOL... or both maybe
My review of Paper Girls, Volume 2
by Brian K. Vaughan 4.0 stars Entertaining time travel series.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Alondra wrote: "Great update for August!!Luckily, I have many of these on my tbr already, or at least the first book in series.
Rebus is always a good, consistent read.
Glad you are back reading The Cat Who...."
QWill, Koko and Yum Yum are always fun to visit with, eh, Alondra?
You're having a great year, Linette. I hope you enjoy the rest
Congrats on completing the challenge, Dee. Good luck with the final two.
Martha wrote: "Hey there, Alondra! I’m still reading small bits here and there. Crocheting & cleaning is taking up time. I like the crocheting … cleaning not so much. 😀 I did listen to a book while I crocheted a ..."Take care of yourself, Martha and of Bradley.. Best to you both.
Josie wrote: "LOLOLOL. I suck at challenges. Honestly, my book list is too depressing in this climate. I only have a handful of fun ones that I've started. I also overbooked for reviews so I'm working through th..."Good luck with the rest of the year.
I read an article on the Canadian Broadcasting Corp page about 22 Canadian writers making their mark in 2025. I've ordered 3 of the books..- Coup de Grâce
by Sofia Ajram (pre-order)- Dawn of the Firebird
by Sarah Mughal Rana (pre-order)- The River Has Roots
by Amal El-Mohtar (I enjoyed her
very muchAny of them sound interesting to you?
Lea wrote: "Bill wrote: "In one of my literature courses at university, one of the books was by Faulkner, either As I Lay Dying or Absalom, Absalom. I think the first. Unfortunately, I just couldn't get into i..."I prefer other Southern authors.. well, mainly one, I guess. I really like Carson McCullers.
Congratulations on the progress you've made towards your challenges, Lindsay. It must feel very satisfying.
Ann at the Beach wrote: "Finished #9. Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan. I rated it 4*--almost a 5. It was like a fascinating episode of House except it was true. The a..."Sounds fascinating and also terrifying for the author.
Alondra wrote: "End of July Update: I read a lot of horror. I have accumulated a few hundred; or so; novellas, short stories, series; on my kindle and have been having a hoot trying to clear them off. Completed:..."
Who knew there were so many horror authors?? Alondra!!! I've tried a few by Chesterton, he's never overwhelmed me. The Father Brown books are ok... I do need to get into the Wayfarers books. Enjoy your August, Alondra.
A Visit to an imaginary town in Virginia, Henrietta... The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel
by Stephanie Williams 3.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel
by Stephanie Williams, adapted from the novel by Maggie Stiefvater (Raven Cycle #1 / 2025) 3.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Lea wrote: "Bill wrote: "Thanks, Lea. So many series. I've been vetting and deciding not to continue with some... But then starting new ones. But we're all like that I think."Yes! I keep discovering new ones..."
In one of my literature courses at university, one of the books was by Faulkner, either As I Lay Dying or Absalom, Absalom. I think the first. Unfortunately, I just couldn't get into it... not that I can remember why...
Is the Sin & Salvation series by Faulkner? like his Compston county books?? Interesting post, Lea.
Patty wrote: "Been meaning to start this series for a while.
"I've seen her books. I haven't tried any yet. I'll look for your comments.
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge AUGUST 2025Start Date: 08/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2025
Total Pages Read: 3876 pages
Bonus Points: 95 pts
Books Read:
1. The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel by Stephanie Williams 247 pages, finished 2 Aug, 3.5 stars
2. Paper Girls, Volume 2 by Brian K. Vaughan 128 pages, finished 4 Aug, 4.0 stars
3. Wycliffe and the Redhead by W.J. Burley 256 pages, finished 7 Aug, 3.5 stars
4. An Outbreak of Witchcraft: A Graphic Novel of the Salem Witch Trials by Deborah Noyes 235 pages, finished 10 Aug, 3.0 stars
5. The Cat Who Played Brahms by Lilian Jackson Braun 185 pages, finished 11 Aug, 4.0 stars
6. Y: The Last Man, Vol. 2: Cycles by Brian K. Vaughan 118 pages, finished 11 Aug, 4.0 stars
7. The Enemy by Charlie Higson 407 pages, finished 14 Aug, 4.5 stars
8. Sleeping Planet by William R. Burkett Jr. 285 pages, finished 17 Aug, 3.5 stars
9. Young Dr. Kildare by Max Brand 143 pages, finished 19 Aug, 3.0 stars
10. The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo 120 pages, finished 21 Aug, 5.0 stars
11. Fatale Compendium by Ed Brubaker 656 pages, finished 26 Aug, 3.5 stars
12. Murder is for keeps, by Peter Chambers 143 pages, finished 26 Aug, 3.0 stars
13. The Big Payoff by Janice Law 179 pages, finished 29 Aug, 2.5 stars
14. The Red Mass by Rosemary Aubert 291 pages, finished 30 Aug, 3.5 stars
15. Dorothy Parker: Complete Broadway, 1918–1923 by Dorothy Parker 483 pages, finished 31 Aug, 4.0 stars
10 Points:
- The birthstone for August is Peridot - read a book with a bright green cover.
- 1st - 7th August is clown week. Read a funny book if you like clowns or a horror book if you are afraid of clowns.
- August is late summer. RAB with late summer colors covers - yellow, orange, green or teal.
- Back to School time!!! RAB with teachers, students or school as part of the setting.
-- The Raven Boys, The Graphic Novel by Stephanie Williams (Aglionby Private School) 10 pts
- RAB published in August of any year.
- Aug 9th is Book Lovers Day! RAB you give a 4 or 5 star rating.
--Paper Girls Vol 2 by Brian K. Vaughan 4.0 stars (10 pts)
-- The Cat Who Played Brahms by Lilian Jackson Braun 4.0 stars (10 pts)
-- Y: The Last Man, Cycles, #2 by Brian K. Vaughan 4.0 stars (10 pts)
-- The Enemy by Charlie Higson 4.5 stars (10 pts)
-- The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo 5.0 stars (10 pts)
-- Complete Broadway by Dorothy Parker 4.0 stars (10 pts)
25 Points:
- The World Pipe Band Championships are annually held during August in Glasgow. Read a book by a Scottish author, or a book set in Scotland
-- The Big Payoff by Janice Law. At least half the book is set in Scotland and there are even pipe bands at one point. (25 pts)
- National Sandcastle is the first Saturday in August. Read a book with a sandcastle on the cover or set on/near a beach. (Seaside community will work for this).
- Aug 3rd is Sister's Day. I'm so lucky to have am awesome sister! RAB with sisters as characters.,
- In 1959, Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state in the USA. RAB set in Hawaii.
- Thomas Edison's Kinetographic Camera was patented on August 31, 1897. RAB with photography as part of the story.
- Woodstock began in a field near Yasguv's Farm in Bethel, New York. RAB set in the 60's, in New York or has music as a big part of the story.
50 Points:
- 26th August is National Dog Day - read a book featuring a dog (e.g. a character who owns a dog). 25 bonus points if the book is non-fiction.
- The word "august" can also be used as an adjective meaning "majestic" or "inspiring admiration. Read a book featuring royalty, OR a book about someone you admire.
- The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower lights up the night sky this month. The peak days are August 12-13. RAB set in space.
- Mother Theresa was born on Aug. 27, 1910. She founded a religious order of nuns in India and spent her life working to help the poor and sick in India. RAB tagged religious or spiritual, set in India, by an Indian author or where the MC helps the poor and sick.
- - Chinese Valentine’s Day, also known as Daughters Festival is in August. RAB set in China, by an Asian author or where a daughter is the MC.
-The Summer Olympics are in France. Closing ceremonies are Aug 11th. RAB set in France, by a French author or features a sport in the Summer Olympics.
Alissa wrote: "I enjoy seeing your progress so much!! Way to go!"Thanks, Alissa. You too. :)
