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August Cover Hunt ChallengeAugust 8th is National Happiness Happens Day
Duration: 8/1 - 8/31/25
Rules: Read 3 books with the following items found on their covers; Be sure to post your book covers
COLOR: Yellow cover
ITEM #1: Smiling character(s)
ITEM #2: Palm tree(s) or beach
It's time to pick our August Book of the Month! The poll consists of July new releases. Books were randomly chosen from Goodreads' "New Releases for July 2025” list. Please cast your vote now (write-ins are allowed) and join us in August!
[Poll ends @ 29 July]
I was wondering the same, Amy. And, quite liked that addition/angle - now looking for overlooked mixed children. And, wholly agree, worst are still better 😊
Yeah, we just add ‘em as we see ‘em 😊
Same, Amy. WTG! 🥳
I thought they did too. I don’t rate DNFs either. I have a DNF shelf & a maybe-later shelf for those that I might return to in case it was just a me-thing.
Sharing what didn’t work for you can certainly be helpful for others. I usually don’t take the time though.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQF8PLZ1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2ZX63CC
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X6G8FKHTomorrow 7/22 - https://www.romancebooklovers.com/
👍🏼 gotcha! Atonement Sky got better in the second half and more so the last quarter, for me. I actually liked Bram and Dahlia more than the main couple 🤫
Definitely! No more finishing a book outta guilt. I keep reminding myself - not every reader will enjoy every book.
Nice! Well ahead of schedule 😊
I’ve had a bunch of DNF’d KU loaners. I’m just glad I’m finally becoming okay with returning w/out finishing and without or at least less guilt. Go me! 😆
Sweet! All the best with your endeavors. And, hoping you stay in good health. I send Libby books to my kindle without issue, at least so far. Haven’t used Hoopla in forever and can’t remember. I’ll finish up Atonement Sky soon. I like it, but it won’t be a favorite.
Sandra wrote: "A Knack for Metal and Bone sounds good and its on KU, bonus!!"😊 I really liked it! I think you will, too.
Amyiw wrote: "@Steph
I just got Atonement Sky from the library but have a few in front of it. I've been really enjoying the direction it is going and might reread the 3 or 4 books before it to remember where all..."
I’m enjoying it, as I do all her books, but it’s taking a bit to really get into it. The story’s starting to pickup now though.
“… studying for flying…” are you learning the fly? I wanna!
Good luck with your goals! I don’t read much non fiction. My husband and I are reading through The New York Times Presents Smarter by Sunday: 52 Weekends of Essential Knowledge for the Curious Mind each weekend. Halfway thru and we’ve enjoyed learning a bit more about a lot together. Some weekends’ are better than others and some are showing their age (book is older), but overall I’d recommend it to those who like trivia type learning.
I set my GR challenge at 100 books, which I typically have no issues reaching. So, it’s no stress with the ‘yay, I did it’ sense of accomplishment 😉 I’m 70ish books ahead of schedule, so that’s on track. But, I have been reading a lot less lately cuz of a nasty slump. I think I’m slowly but surely pulling myself out of it after a handful of re-reads (Devon Monk’s ‘House Immortal’ trilogy) and Jacky + next In Death book + A Knack for Metal and Bone, which I just finished and really enjoyed. Next up, Atonement Sky.I loved Fourth Wing; my ratings dropped a bit w/each book, but I’m hopeful for those yet to come.
Thx for the feedback, Amyiw! My husband and I are anxiously awaiting our start once it’s ended.
Happy July, y’all! 🎆We’re halfway through 2025, how’s your year of reading progressing? Meeting all your reading goals? Found any new series or authors to read?
Steph wrote: "Anne Rice's Talamasca (likely AMC+ / 2025)IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32596156/
The Black Dagger Brotherhood (PassionFlix / 2025)
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33095092/"
Anyone watching BDB series? It's out, but I'm not willing to add yet another streaming service. But, the curious cat in me wonders if it's any good 😆
