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DHASG October 2018 Challenge
Introduction: October has arrived. Time for fall jackets and leaf raking. Pull out the hot cocoa. And if you like, enjoy the spooky possibilities for the month. Let's all enjoy our October reading!
Rules:
1, Any DHASG member can participate.
2. Sign up at any time during the month, but books must be read between 1 October and 31 October, 2018. Post when you sign up and update your progress regularly and when you finish.
3. Rereads are fine. Reads can overlap with other challenges on the group, but a book can only count once in this challenge.
3. In your stats, write your level, include book name, author, date read, and how it fits the particular challenge point.
4.Have fun!
Levels:
1. House Haunting: Read 9-12 books.
2. Pumpkin Carving: Read 5-8 books.
3. Trick or Treat: Read 3-4 books.
Categories:
1. Make a Difference Day!: The 4th Sunday in October is a day set aside to volunteer in your community and to help out others in any way you can. Read a book with a lead character who has a volunteer spirit who helps others out as a lifestyle.
2.Sarcasm For the Win! October is Sarcasm Month. Read a book with a sarcastic tone or mood or with a character who impresses you with their high level sarcasm skills.
3.Pet Peeve Week: Week 2 of October is Pet Peeve Week. Count a book you read this month that touches on one of your pet peeves, or has a character who encounters a huge pet peeve in the book and has to deal with it. Or the title could describe some sort of pet peeve that people might have.
4.National Boyfriend Day: October 3rd is the day to celebrate boyfriends. Read a book where the character does exactly that, or with a hero who is a stellar boyfriend to another prominent character. It is okay if the boyfriend becomes a husband in the book so long as he is a boyfriend at some point in the book.
5. High Five a Techie!: October 3rd is also Techie's Day. Celebrate those folks that know how to fix your stuff when it's broken. Read a book with a tech-handy lead or at least a prominent, recurring character.
6.Teacher, Teacher, Can You Teach Me?: October 5th is World Teacher's Day. Celebrate teachers through your reading. You can read a book where a lead character is a teacher or is inspired deeply by their teacher, or a book that reminds you of a teacher who touched you in your life journey.
7.Being Frugal Can Be Fun: Frugal Fun Day is the 1st Sunday in October. Read a book that celebrates enjoying the free or cheap things in life. You could read a book you got for free for this challenge as an alternative.
8.Mad Hatter Day: October 6th is a holiday conceived in honor of the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland. You can read a book that includes a character who is known for their penchant for wearing hats, or a being quirky, weird or off, or you could just read a book that is quirky, weird, silly or odd for this day. You can even read Alice in Wonderland or a story that is inspired by it, and includes a Mad Hatter character.
9.Embrace the Bald!: October 7th is Bald and Free Day. Celebrate the bald by reading a book with a lead or prominent character who is bald.
10.Curiosity Can Be Satisfying: October 9th is Curious Event Day. Read a book that celebrates or represents curiosity. The lead character could embrace curiosity as a state of being or be in a profession where curiosity pays off.
11.Party Animal: October 11th is It's My Party Day. Read a book where the lead character throws a party or is a party-planner for a living.
12.Bobbing for Apples: Go bob for the apple of your choice, one of these holidays to complete your October challenge: A Moment of Frustration Day, International Skeptics Day, Bosses Day, Dictionary Day, Evaluate Your Day Day, Babbling Day.
Bonus Unlucky 13: Spooky or Scary Read--Read a book that is horrific, scary, or spooky. Tell us how scary it was out of 1 to 10 (least to most).
Information about October Holidays taken from Holiday Insights Page: http://holidayinsights.com/moreholida...
Challenge Participants List
Angela W
Chocolatesoup
Stacie
I loved everyone's challenges. I am currently working on the October challenge and I will have it posted shortly!
DHASG September 2018 Challenge
Introduction: September is the first month of fall and the end of summer. September is the back to school month and it's time to say goodbye to vacation. But it can also be an exciting time. Let's celebrate September together!
Rules:
1, Any DHASG member can participate.
2. Sign up at any time during the month, but books must be read between 1 September and 30 September, 2018. Post when you sign up and update your progress regularly and when you finish.
3. Rereads are fine. Reads can overlap with other challenges on the group, but a book can only count once in this challenge.
3. In your stats, write your level, include book name, author, date read, and how it fits the particular challenge point.
4.Have fun!
Levels:
1. To the Nines: Read 9-12 books.
2. Hello Fall: Read 5-8 books.
3. Back to the Books: Read 3-4 books.
Categories:
1. Dancing in September: Earth, Wind and Fire's classic song has a lyric, "Dancing in September". How about you read a book where the character(s) dances in the book?
2.Read a Book Day September 6th is Read a Book Day. Do exactly that. Any book you read on September 6th counts for this part of the challenge.
3.Be Your Best Self: September is Self-Improvement Month. You can read a book that classifies as self-help or you can read a book where a character goes through a journey of self-improvement and actualization.
4.Please and Thank You: September is Courtesy Month. Read a book where a character has exquisite manners, or conversely, could stand to practice courtesy as suggested this month. Let us know which one.
5. (Don't) Be Late For Something!: September 5th is Be Late for Something Day. I don't recommend being late for appointments, except for your funeral. You could read a book where a character is habitually late, or being late is an integral part of the storyline.
6.I Beg Your Pardon!: September 8th is Pardon Day. It's a day to excuse yourself when you do something wrong, or to ask forgiveness for the harm or hurt you've done to others. Read a book where a character makes an effort to ask forgiveness for what they've done.
7.Swap Ideas and Other Things: While the holiday on September 10 is strictly about swapping ideas, how about we tackle the theme of characters who swap lives or personalities? It could be due to magical (or scientific intervention), or it could be a sort of Parent Trap/Prince and the Pauper) scenario.
8.Hispanic Heritage Month: September is Hispanic Heritage Month. Read a book that spotlights Latin American culture, or features a lead character who is of Latin American/Hispanic heritage.
9.Oh, Honey, Honey.: September is Honey Month. Read a book that represents and aspect of honey, a naturally made sweet liquid that comes from bees. Here's a sight that features information about honey: https://glorybee.com/content/honey-fa....
10.Piano Man or Woman: September is Piano Month. The piano is a classic music instrument that has a singular sound. Read a book that celebrates the piano in some way. Here are some facts about the piano: https://www.omahaschoolofmusicanddanc.... You could alternatively read a book that is named after a famous song that has a prominent piano instrumentation. Or a book where a lead character plays the piano.
11.Happy Wife, Happy Life!: The third Sunday in September is Wife Appreciation Day. Read a book where the lead character is a well-appreciated wife, or the lead character heaps appreciation on their wife.
12.School Supply Shopping: Take the following supply list and pick out the supply (holiday) that you need to be prepared for the start of school this September. Stepfamily Day, Skyscraper Day, National Women's Friendship Day, Eid-Ul-Adha, Rosh Hashanah, Autumnal Equinox, Ask a Stupid Question Day.
Information about September Holidays taken from Holiday Insights Page: http://holidayinsights.com/moreholida...
Challenge Participants List
Angela W
Stacie
Storm
Chocolatesoup
I'm too old to be tolerant of man-babies. I'm in my forties and I like grown men who act like it. It's one thing if I'm reading YA or children's books, but if I'm reading an adult age book, I want a hero who acts his age. I agree that character growth is good, and I'm open to flaws, but immaturity isn't something I'm that tolerant of.
Great discussion question, Natalie.
Welcome to all the new members. We are glad to have you. Make yourself and hope and feel free to post and chat as you have time.
I love this theme!
I'm going to try to get back into doing challenges. I hope that some life changes will make me more able to read lately. I'll start slow.Level: The Dog Days of Summer: 5-8 books.
1. If You're Happy and You Know It..: August is Admit You're Happy Month. To celebrate the spirit of this observation, read a book about a character's journey to happiness or read a book that makes you happy.
2.You're a Peach!: August is also Peach Month. Read a book that relates to a fact about peaches. Here's a link to some peach information: http://tonsoffacts.com/28-fun-and-int...
3.Friendship Week: Friendship Week is the 3rd week in August. Read a book that celebrates friendship.
4.Dog Days of Summer: July 3-August 11 is the time known as The Dog Days of Summer, the hottest, muggiest days of the year. Select a book that features Dog Days of Summer-worthy weather. You could also use a book with a cover that features a hot, sweaty person or persons.
5.International Clown Week: August 1-7 is the week that should strike fear in the hearts of coulrophobics. Good or bad, read a book featuring a clown, authentic, or a person who acts like a clown.
6.Sisters Day: The first Sunday in August is set aside to celebrate sisterhood. Select a book that includes a sister relationship as a prominent theme.
7.Book Lover's Day: August 9th is a day to be intentional about enjoying the hobby of reading. Books can be enjoyable and informative. You can read whatever you want on August 9th and count it for the challenge.
8.Work Smarter Not Harder: August has holidays for being lazy, relaxing, and for working like a dog. At the root is the importance of work/life balance. We can all use help with that. Read a book with a lead character who has this issue and is working through it over the course of the book.
9.The Poppy and the Peridot: August's flower is the poppy and its birthstone is the peridot. Together, they sound like a 1970s bodice ripper romance. You could read one of those, if you'd like, or you could read a book with a character named Poppy, has the flower on the cover or its about poppies, or you can read a book that represents peridots, which are a lovely, Wizard of Oz-like green (here are facts about that stone: https://www.gulfcoastcoin.com/blog/6-...).
10.Bad Poetry Day: I think I use this as a challenge every year, because it's such a great theme. Read a book for this August 18th day that has a title that sounds like bad poetry. Or has a character who writes bad poetry. :)
11.Kiss and Make Up Day: August 25th is the day to Make it Right by Making Out. Read a book with a very nice Kiss and Make Up storyline.
12.National Senior Citizen's Day: August 21st is the day to honor senior citizens. Let's do so by reading a book that shows respect for or celebrates senior citizens. You could choose one with an older lead character, or exploring a relationship between a younger person and a senior character.
Congrats to everyone who participated this month!Here's a the August Challenge:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
DHASG August 2018 Challenge
Introduction: We're eight months into the year with August arriving. And it is hot! It's also getting close to the end of summer vacation, and school will start up at the end of the month. There's still time for some good Summer reads though.
Rules:
1. Any DHASG member can participate in the challenge.
2. Books must be read between August 1st and August 31st.
3. A book may only be used once in the challenge.
4. Please sign up and list your stats or link to the completed stats listing when you finish the challenge.
5. In your stats, include book title, author, date read, and how it represents the specific part of the challenge.
6. Enjoy and happy reading!
Levels:
1. Hot Hot Hot: Read 9-12 books.
2. Dog Days of Summer: Read 5-8 books.
3. Beach Reading: Read 3-4 books.
Categories:
1. If You're Happy and You Know It..: August is Admit You're Happy Month. To celebrate the spirit of this observation, read a book about a character's journey to happiness or read a book that makes you happy.
2.You're a Peach!: August is also Peach Month. Read a book that relates to a fact about peaches. Here's a link to some peach information: http://tonsoffacts.com/28-fun-and-int...
3.Friendship Week: Friendship Week is the 3rd week in August. Read a book that celebrates friendship.
4.Dog Days of Summer: July 3-August 11 is the time known as The Dog Days of Summer, the hottest, muggiest days of the year. Select a book that features Dog Days of Summer-worthy weather. You could also use a book with a cover that features a hot, sweaty person or persons.
5.International Clown Week: August 1-7 is the week that should strike fear in the hearts of coulrophobics. Good or bad, read a book featuring a clown, authentic, or a person who acts like a clown.
6.Sisters Day: The first Sunday in August is set aside to celebrate sisterhood. Select a book that includes a sister relationship as a prominent theme.
7.Book Lover's Day: August 9th is a day to be intentional about enjoying the hobby of reading. Books can be enjoyable and informative. You can read whatever you want on August 9th and count it for the challenge.
8.Work Smarter Not Harder: August has holidays for being lazy, relaxing, and for working like a dog. At the root is the importance of work/life balance. We can all use help with that. Read a book with a lead character who has this issue and is working through it over the course of the book.
9.The Poppy and the Peridot: August's flower is the poppy and its birthstone is the peridot. Together, they sound like a 1970s bodice ripper romance. You could read one of those, if you'd like, or you could read a book with a character named Poppy, has the flower on the cover or its about poppies, or you can read a book that represents peridots, which are a lovely, Wizard of Oz-like green (here are facts about that stone: https://www.gulfcoastcoin.com/blog/6-...).
10.Bad Poetry Day: I think I use this as a challenge every year, because it's such a great theme. Read a book for this August 18th day that has a title that sounds like bad poetry. Or has a character who writes bad poetry. :)
11.Kiss and Make Up Day: August 25th is the day to Make it Right by Making Out. Read a book with a very nice Kiss and Make Up storyline.
12.National Senior Citizen's Day: August 21st is the day to honor senior citizens. Let's do so by reading a book that shows respect for or celebrates senior citizens. You could choose one with an older lead character, or exploring a relationship between a younger person and a senior character.
Information about August taken from the Holiday Insights page: http://holidayinsights.com/moreholida...
Challenge Participants
chocolatesoup
Tina Theresa
Danielle The Book Huntress
Wow, that was really awesome, Arch. I liked seeing Cop in killer mode. I also like seeing him reflect on his feelings for Sanjar. Thumbs way up!
Welcome to all the new faces and all the veterans as well!
Natalie wrote: " Danielle The Book Huntress (Back to the Books) wrote: "What do you think of Shadow Game, Natalie?"I’ve had quite a busy week so haven’t got lots of Shadow Game read yet, but where I’m up to I’m ..."
We liked the same things about it. I seriously adore that series. I hope you enjoy and keep reading it.
