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I would like to take part in this challenge. :) First time, so please let me know if I am doing it wrong. I just went to the other threads and took a peek of the format...DHASG June 2013 Reading Challenge
Duration: 6/1/2013 - 6/30/2013
Level: Waiting until challenge is completed
1. We Love You, Daddy!
2. School is Out! ~ The Geek Girl and the Scandalous Earl by Gina Lamm
3. 1st Day of Summer
4. Heart and Soul ~ A Brother's Honor by Brenda Jackson (African-American heritage)
5. Here to Stay
6. Rose in Bloom
7. Changing Colors
8. As Precious as Pearls
9. Gemini--The Twin
10. Weddings Abound! ~ Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts (Wedding)
Date completed:
DHASG June 2013 Reading ChallengeDuration: 6/1/2013 - 6/30/2013
Progress: 10 out of 10 (Level: It's getting hot in here)
1. We Love You, Daddy! : Sticks & Stones by Madeleine Urban and Abigail Roux, 6/5/2013, 4.5*
2. School is Out! : Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell, 6/20/2013, 3*
3. 1st Day of Summer : And One Last Thing ... - Molly Harper, 6/9/2013, 3*
4. Heart and Soul : Law Man by Kristen Ashley, 6/22/2013, 3.5*
5. Here to Stay : True by Erin McCarthy, 6/6/2013, 4*
6. Rose in Bloom : (set in England) Changeless by Gail Carriger, 6/3/2013, 3*
7. Changing Colors : (red and green on the cover) Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben, 6/7/2013, 4*
8. As Precious as Pearls : Skin Deep by Pamela Clare, 6/8/2013, 4*
9. Gemini--The Twin : Down to You by M.Leighton, 6/19/2013, 1*
10. Weddings Abound! : A Wedding Story by Dee Tenorio, 6/7/2013, 3*
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Elizabeth, your continued participation makes my heart glad!
I'm in for 3! DHASG June Challenge - 3/3 Read (Level 3: Are We There Yet?)
✔2. School is Out!: Blue Fire by Z.A. Maxfield - 6/4
✔6. Rose in Bloom: Real Vampires Get Lucky by Gerry Bartlett (Glory is English) - 6/2
✔8. As Precious as Pearls: One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost (Black cover) - 6/4
Thanks for checking, Danielle. :) I'm looking forward to it!
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June DHASG Challenge10/8-10 DONE
1.We Love You, Daddy!:
2.School is Out!:
3.1st Day of Summer: Forever And a Day 6/22
4.Heart and Soul:
5.Here to Stay:
6. Rose in Bloom:
7. Changing Colors:
8. As Precious as Pearls:
9. Gemini--The Twin: Gemini is a Zodiac sign for June.
10. Weddings Abound!:
I'm in, awesome challenge as usual Lady D!.DHASG June 2013 Reading Challenge
Duration: 6/1/2013 - 6/30/2013
Progress: 10 out of 10 (Level: It's getting hot in here)
Date Challenge Completed: 6/29/13
1. We Love You, Daddy!: Officer Off Limits
Date Read: 6/12/13
My Rating: 5 * * * * *
My Review: Officer Off Limits Review IMHO~C
2. School is Out!: Tangled
Date Read: 6/29/13
My Rating: 5 * * * * *
3.1st Day of Summer: A Patriotic Whore
Date Read: 6/19/13
My Rating: 4 * * * *
My Review: A Patriotic Whore Review IMHO~C
4. Heart and Soul: Chasing Shadows
Date Read: 6/27/13
My Rating: 3 * * *
5. Here to Stay: Hold On My Heart
Date Read: 6/26/13
My Rating: 5 * * * * *
6. Rose in Bloom: His Risk to Take
Date Read: 6/4/13
My Rating: 4 * * * *
7. Changing Colors: Mr. Perfect
Date Read: 6/10/13
My Rating: 3 * * *
8. As Precious as Pearls: Surviving Raine
Date Read: 6/16/13
My Rating: 4 * * * *
9. Gemini - The Twin: Three Nights with a Scoundrel
Date Read: 6/8/13
My Rating: 4 * * * *
10. Weddings Abound!: Married by Monday
Date Read: 6/17/13
My Rating: 3 * * *
Date of last edit: 6/29/13
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Lady D - do my books need to be chosen before the challenge starts, or can I add them as I read them through the month? I'm looking for books for each of the headings, but I'm not sure if they meet the criteria until I read them. Also, my book moods change in a month :)
Dangerous Hero Addict Support GroupDHASG June Challenge
Duration: June 1st, 2013 - June 31st, 2013
Progress: 10 out of 10
1. We Love You, Daddy!: June 16th is Father's Day in many countries, including the US: Read a book that features a hero who is a father or about to be one, or a book where the main character who has a spotlighted relationship with their father:
Chasing Magic by Stacia Kane - ***** - 6/4/2013
2.School is Out!: Since summer vacation is starting soon for the students/kids, you can choose any book you want to read and it will count this month:
Teach Yourself Visually Microsoft Office Access 2007 by Faithe Wempen - *** - 6/4/2013
3. 1st Day of Summer: June 21st is the first day of summer. Read a book that has the seasons changing to summer or which has a summer-like theme on the cover:
The Witness by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/6/2013
4.Heart and Soul: June is Black Music Month in the US: Read a book with a character who loves listening to R&B or Soul music, is a singer/performer/musician in these genres, or read any book that speaks to you of the passion, power, and energy of R&B music. If you can find a book that has a Soul/R&B title, you can count that. You could also read a book that has a prominent character of Black American or African-American heritage: Sounds like it could be an R&B song:
Black Rose by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/24/2013
5.Here to Stay: Honeysuckle is one of the birth flowers of June. It is a hardy, climbing vine that has pretty flowers that produce a sweet scent that birds like. In symbolism, it means united in love and devotion because of its clinging nature: Read a book with a loving relationship (of any kind) that endures hard times or a couple who stays together no matter what:
Night Huntress by Yasmine Galenorn - **** - 6/21/2013
6. Rose in Bloom: Rose is the other birth flower in June. Roses are hardy perennials which produce beautiful blooms, but also have sharp thorns. They are tough and beautiful: Read a book with a character who is very tough and also is beautiful to someone in the novel. Roses also symbolize love, so you could read a book about love. Alternatively, since the Rose is the national flower of England, you could also read a book with an English character or that is set in England:
Black Hills by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/17/2013
7. Changing Colors: Alexandrite is one of the birth stones for June. It is known for its ability to change colors with a change in light: Read a book with a character who is a chameleon, who can change their appearance or personality, or a character who undergoes a major evolution in personality over the course of the book. You could also read a book that has both red and green on the cover:
Unclean Spirits by M.L.N. Hanover - ***** - 6/2/2013
8. As Precious as Pearls: The pearl is also a birthstone of June. Pearls develop within the shells of a living mollusc, such as a clam or oyster. When naturally occurring, they are very rare and expensive. They can come in a variety of colors, but pale cream and black are more popular colors. They have a beautiful, lustrous appearance. Pearls symbolize wisdom, beauty, innocence, and new beginnings. Pearls also have mythical/legendary creature associations, such as dragons and mermaids: Read a book that captures the essence of pearls in any of the above ways. Choose a book that has a dragon or a mermaid character or storyline. You can also read a book that has lustrous colored cover or is in the shades of pale white/cream or black:
Ill Wind by Rachel Caine - ***** - 6/15/2013
9. Gemini--The Twin: Gemini is a Zodiac sign for June. In Greek mythology, Gemini were the twins, Castor and Pollux: Read a book with a twin storyline, large or small:
The Three Weissmanns of WestportCathleen Schine - ***** - 6/19/2013
10. Weddings Abound!: So many weddings occur in the month of June, that it's known as the Wedding Month: Read a book that has a wedding in it, whether its a large or small part of the storyline:
Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson - ***** - 6/23/2013
I'm in!!!!DHASG June 2013 Reading Challenge
Duration: 6/1/2013 - 6/30/2013
Progress: 10 out of 10 (Level: It’s Getting Hot in Here!)
1.We Love You, Daddy!:
2.School is Out!:
3.1st Day of Summer:
4.Heart and Soul:
5.Here to Stay:
6. Rose in Bloom:
7. Changing Colors:
8. As Precious as Pearls:
9. Gemini--The Twin:
10. Weddings Abound!:
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You can add books throughout the month. I never choose my books in advance!
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Finished! Woo hoo! Now to work on finishing the Spring Challenge.
Updated my post. Seven books finished so far :)
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Finished, as well! (post #3 updated)
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I'm finished 10/10. I read some fantastic books this month. Now I just need to find something to read while I wait to start my July challenge :)
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Update: 7/3/12
Completed: 10/10
Level: It's Getting Hot in Here!
DONE 1.We Love You, Daddy!: The Mark of Abel by Viola Ryan 6/6
DONE 2.School is Out!: Since summer vacation is starting soon for the students/kids, you can choose any book you want to read and it will count this month. Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan 6/18
DONE 3.1st Day of Summer: Fiance' by Friday by Catherine Bybee 6/29
DONE 4.Heart and Soul: Changes by Pamela Nowak (R&B song title) 6/12
DONE 5.Here to Stay: Touched by AJ Aalto 6/15
DONE 6. Rose in Bloom: Love Disguised by Lisa Klein 6/30
DONE 7. Changing Colors: Sealed With a Curse by Cecy Robson 6/21
DONE 8. As Precious as Pearls: The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett 6/7
DONE 9. Gemini--The Twin: Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick 6/8
DONE 10. Weddings Abound!: Bride by Design by Leigh Michaels 6/2
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DHASG June Challenge
Introduction: June is the end of spring and the beginning of summer. It's the sixth month of the year. The thermometer is starting to climb high and summer is on our mind. The kids are getting out of school, and we start thinking VACATION. But us readers still keep reading! Let's celebrate June with another challenge on the Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group!
Instructions:
1. Books must be read between June 1st and June 30th of the month.
2. Please post on this thread that you are signing up and update your stats as you finish. Let the moderator know when you are completed in your final post.
3. A book can only be used once in the challenge.
4. Books of any genre can be used for the challenge, unless a particular part of the challenge states otherwise.
5. Best of all, enjoy the month of June and all the good books you get to read this month! And try to stay cool!
Levels
1. It's Getting Hot in Here!: Read 8-10 books
2. Hello Summer!: Read 5-7 books
3. Are We There Yet?: Read 3-4 books
1.We Love You, Daddy!: June 16th is Father's Day in many countries, including the US. Read a book that features a hero who is a father or about to be one, or a book where the main character who has a spotlighted relationship with their father.
2.School is Out!: Since summer vacation is starting soon for the students/kids, you can choose any book you want to read and it will count this month.
3.1st Day of Summer: June 21st is the first day of summer. Read a book that has the seasons changing to summer or which has a summer-like theme on the cover.
4.Heart and Soul: June is Black Music Month in the US. Read a book with a character who loves listening to R&B or Soul music, is a singer/performer/musician in these genres, or read any book that speaks to you of the passion, power, and energy of R&B music. If you can find a book that has a Soul/R&B title, you can count that. You could also read a book that has a prominent character of Black American or African-American heritage.
5.Here to Stay: Honeysuckle is one of the birth flowers of June. It is a hardy, climbing vine that has pretty flowers that produce a sweet scent that birds like. In symbolism, it means united in love and devotion because of its clinging nature. Read a book with a loving relationship (of any kind) that endures hard times or a couple who stays together no matter what.
6. Rose in Bloom: Rose is the other birth flower in June. Roses are hardy perennials which produce beautiful blooms, but also have sharp thorns. They are tough and beautiful. Read a book with a character who is very tough and also is beautiful to someone in the novel. Roses also symbolize love, so you could read a book about love. Alternatively, since the Rose is the national flower of England, you could also read a book with an English character or that is set in England.
7. Changing Colors: Alexandrite is one of the birth stones for June. It is known for its ability to change colors with a change in light. Read a book with a character who is a chameleon, who can change their appearance or personality, or a character who undergoes a major evolution in personality over the course of the book. You could also read a book that has both red and green on the cover.
8. As Precious as Pearls: The pearl is also a birthstone of June. Pearls develop within the shells of a living mollusc, such as a clam or oyster. When naturally occurring, they are very rare and expensive. They can come in a variety of colors, but pale cream and black are more popular colors. They have a beautiful, lustrous appearance. Pearls symbolize wisdom, beauty, innocence, and new beginnings. Pearls also have mythical/legendary creature associations, such as dragons and mermaids. Read a book that captures the essence of pearls in any of the above ways. Choose a book that has a dragon or a mermaid character or storyline. You can also read a book that has lustrous colored cover or is in the shades of pale white/cream or black.
9. Gemini--The Twin: Gemini is a Zodiac sign for June. In Greek mythology, Gemini were the twins, Castor and Pollux. Read a book with a twin storyline, large or small.
10. Weddings Abound!: So many weddings occur in the month of June, that it's known as the Wedding Month. Read a book that has a wedding in it, whether its a large or small part of the storyline.
Hope you enjoy the challenge and have a good reading month in June!
Information taken from Wikipedia.org and other sites.
Challenge Participants
Tina
Elizabeth
Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress
Cassandra
Tina Theresa
Victoria
IMHO--C
Suzanne
Amanda