August Challenge - Captains and Mods only

[Rebecca NJ]

Moonstone's August Challenge


Start: August 1st (time TBD by mods)
End: August 31st (time TBD by mods)
Goal: 90 books (this is just a team goal and not set by the mods). We will be reading 9 books from each of the 10 categories below.

Participation is not mandatory. Participants will have a chance to reserve spots prior to the start of the competition. As a last resort, the Captains reserve the right to move books around if it would fit better in another category.

Participants have been asked to read 7% of their goal. We recognize that RL may take over and if members of our team cannot meet their 7% goal, we plan to fill in the gaps with other team members' read books.

1. Back to School Shopping - Read any book with shoes on the cover. For verification, you will need to post cover.

2. Day at the Beach - Read any book that has a beach scene or beach related items on the cover (sand bucket, beach umbrella, etc.) For verification, you will need to post cover.

3. Series, Series, Series - Read a book in a series you have already started. It cannot be a first in the series (although there should be record on your read shelf that you read others in the series.)

4. Summer Vacation - Read a book set in another country than your own. For verification, you will need to provide what country you currently live in and if not stated on GR, will need to say where the book took place.

5. What I Did On My Summer Vacation - Read a book that you are reading for another challenge (other than the Tower Team challenge.) For verification, you must state the name of the challenge. It does not need to be a NBRC challenge although that is preferred.

6. Recommendation Please - Read a book that was recommended to you. For verification, state who recommended the book. This does not need to be someone within GR or on your team but can be family members, librarians, etc.

7. Do You Know Your Team Members? - Read a book that another team member has rated 4 stars and above. This book can be read any time and does not need to be within the Tower Team challenge. For verification, state the team member, their read date and their rating.

8. Genres, Genres, Genres - Read 9 books from 9 different genres. The list includes: Romance, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Crime, Historical, Fantasy, Young Adult, Chick-Lit, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Non-Fiction, New Adult, Erotica, GLBT. The genre must show up on the book's main page.

9. They're My Favorite - Read a book by your favorite author.

10. New to Me - Read a book written by a new-to-you author.

[Rebecca NJ]

Category 1: Back to School Shopping - Read any book with shoes on the cover. For verification, you will need to post cover.

1. Last-Minute Bridesmaid by Nina Harrington, read by Judy on 8/1/13
2. Worth The Drive by Mara Jacobs, read by ~Melissa~ on 8/2/13
3. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling, read by Vi on 8/5/13
4. Footprints in the Sand by Mary Jane Clark, read by Rebecca on 8/6/13
5. Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger, read by Chris on 8/7/13
6. Fire and Ice by Mary Tribbey, read by ~Melissa~ on 8/13/13
7. If the Shoe Fits by Stephanie Rowe, read by Rebecca on 8/15/13
8. By a Thread by Jennifer Estep, read by Vi on 8/16/13
9. Husband Hunting 101 by Rita Herron, read by Leslie on 8/25/13 verified Mass Market PB 175 pages on World Cat

[Rebecca NJ]

Category 2: Day at the Beach - Read any book that has a beach scene or beach related items on the cover (sand bucket, beach umbrella, etc.) For verification, you will need to post cover.

1. The Illusion of Separateness by Simon Van Booy, read by Rebecca on 8/2/13
2. Date with Destiny by Helen Lacey, read by Judy on 8/3/13
3. River's End by Nora Roberts, read by Vi on 8/5/13
4. Killer Honeymoon by G.A. McKevett, read by Rebecca on 8/11/13
5. Barefoot in the Sand by Roxanne St. Claire, read by Leslie on 8/17/13
6. Along For The Ride by Sarah Dessen, read by Rebecca on 8/18/13
7. Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts, read by Catherine on 8/19/13
8. The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman, read by Chris on 8/19/13
9. The Love Shack by Christie Ridgway, read by Leslie on 8/21/13

[Rebecca NJ]

Category 3: Series, Series, Series - Read a book in a series you have already started. It cannot be a first in the series (although there should be record on your read shelf that you read others in the series.)

1. Expert Witness by Rebecca Forster (#4 in the Witness series), read by Katie on 8/2/13
2. All The Possibilities by Nora Roberts (#3 in the MacGregors series), read by Chris on 8/4/13
3. Cowgirls Don't Cry by Lorelei James (#10 in the Rough Riders series), read by ~Melissa~ on 8/4/13
4. Illicit Intent by Tina Donahue (#3 in the Appointment with Pleasure series), read by Judy on 8/4/13
5. Charmed by His Love by Janet Chapman (#2 in the Spellbound Falls series), read by Judy on 8/10/13
6. The Village Vet by Cathy Woodman (#5 in the Talyton St George series), read by Catherine on 8/13/13
7. The Warrior's Apprentice by Lois McMaster Bujold (#2 in the Vorkosigan Saga series), read by Vi on 8/15/13
8. Mortal Sins by Eileen Wilks (#5 in the World of the Lupi series), read by Leslie on 8/16/13
9. Mortal Ties by Eileen Wilks (#9 in the World of the Lupi series), read by Diane ~Firefly~ on 8/18/13

[Rebecca NJ]

Category 4: Summer Vacation - Read a book set in another country than your own. For verification, you will need to provide what country you currently live in and if not stated on GR, will need to say where the book took place.

1. Envy by Sandra Brown (set in the US, reader located in Singapore), read by Vi on 8/1/13
2. Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts (set in the US, reader located in Singapore), read by Vi on 8/2/13
3. A Cottage by the Sea by Ciji Ware (set in the England, reader located in the US), read by Leslie on 8/3/13
4. Duty At What Cost? by Michelle Conder (set in France and a tropical island off Africa, reader located in the US), read by Judy on 8/8/13
5. The Dream Hunter by Sherrilyn Kenyon (set in Greece, reader located in US), read by ~Melissa~ on 8/8/13
6. Chill Factor by Sandra Brown (set in the US, reader located in Singapore), read by Vi on 8/9/13
7. The Death of Bees by Lisa O'Donnell (set in Scotland, reader located in US), read by Rebecca on 8/10/13
8. Faefever by Karen Marie Moning (set in Ireland, reader located in US), read by Leslie on 8/12/13
9. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (set in England, reader located in Singapore), read by Vi on 8/16/13

[Rebecca NJ]

Category 5: What I Did On My Summer Vacation - Read a book that you are reading for another challenge (other than the Tower Team challenge.) For verification, you must state the name of the challenge. It does not need to be a NBRC challenge although that is preferred.

1. Tempting Fate by Nora Roberts (used for Leo vs. Leo challenge), read by Chris on 8/2/13
2. William Shakespeare's Star Wars by Ian Doescher (used for Seasonal Reading challenge), read by Judy on 8/4/13
3. For You by Kristen Ashley (used for TCF - The really, really, really hard challenge), read by ~Melissa~ on 8/5/13 (Smashwords = 189,170 words)
4. Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews (used for Decades challenge), read by Diane ~Firefly~ on 8/5/13
5. Black Hills by Nora Roberts (used for Leo vs. Leo challenge), read by Vi on 8/5/13
6. When She Said I Do by Celeste Bradley (used for Seasonal Reading challenge), read by Judy on 8/6/13
7. And When She Was Good by Laura Lippman (used for Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder Squad challenge), read by Rebecca on 8/9/13
8. Dark Embers by Tessa Adams (used for OS I Spy Series challenge), read by Leslie on 8/10/13
9. Lady Luck by Kristen Ashley (used for TCF- Words w/Friends week of 8/17 > 8/23), read by ~Melissa~ on 8/20/13

[Rebecca NJ]

Category 6: Recommendation Please - Read a book that was recommended to you. For verification, state who recommended the book. This does not need to be someone within GR or on your team but can be family members, librarians, etc.

1. Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews (recommended to reader through RRRC August PIFM), read by Vi on 8/3/13
2. Frigid by J. Lynn (recommended to reader through RRRC August PIFM), read by Leslie on 8/6/13
3. Size 12 and Ready to Rock by Meg Cabot (recommended to reader by Rebecca), read by Katie on 8/8/13
4. Angelfall by Susan Ee (recommended to reader through RRRC August PIFM), read by Leslie on 8/9/13
5. The Brazen Bride by Stephanie Laurens (recommended to reader by her mother), read by Chris on 8/10/13
6. Midnight Frost by Jennifer Estep (recommended to reader through RRRC August PIFM), read by Diane ~Firefly~ on 8/13/13
7. Commander: The Life and Exploits of Britain's Greatest Frigate Captain by Stephen Taylor (recommended to reader by friend), read by Judy on 8/15/13
8. The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family, and Ducks Built a Dynasty by Willie Robertson (recommended to reader by Katie), read by Rebecca on 8/18/13
9. Silver Lining by Maggie Osborne (recommended to reader by Vi), read by Leslie on 8/23/13

[Rebecca NJ]

Category 7: Do You Know Your Team Members? - Read a book that another team member has rated 4 stars and above. This book can be read any time and does not need to be within the Tower Team challenge. For verification, state the team member, their read date and their rating.

1. Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs (previously read by ~Melissa~ on 1/25/13 with a 4 star rating), read by Leslie on 8/2/13
2. Lion of Ireland by Morgan Llywelyn (previously read by Chris on 7/6/13 with a 5 star rating), read by Vi on 8/2/13
3. Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb (previously read by ~Melissa~ on 1/1/03 with a 5 star rating), read by Chris on 8/5/13
4. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (previously read by Vi on 10/6/12 with a 4 star rating), read by Emily on 8/6/13
5. A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens (previously read by Leslie on 7/4/13 with a 4 star rating), read by Chris on 8/10/13
6. With This Ring by Amanda Quick (previously read by Diane ~Firefly~ on 5/1/09 with a 4 star rating), read by Judy on 8/18/13
7. Widow’s Web by Jennifer Estep (previously read by Diane ~Firefly~ on 5/12/13 with a 4 star rating), read by Leslie on 8/20/13
8. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews (previously read by Leslie on 12/14/11 with a 4 star rating), read by Rebecca on 8/21/13
9. The Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley (previously read by Vi on 3/16/13 with a 4 star rating), read by Leslie on 8/21/13

[Rebecca NJ]

Category 8: Genres, Genres, Genres - Read 9 books from 9 different genres. The list includes: Romance, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Crime, Historical, Fantasy, Young Adult, Chick-Lit, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Non-Fiction, New Adult, Erotica, GLBT. The genre must show up on the book's main page.

1. Inner Harbor: Book Three of the Chesapeake Bay Saga by Nora Roberts (genre romance, shelved by 672 people), read by Catherine on 8/2/13
2. Touch & Geaux by Abigail Roux (genre thriller, shelved by 26 people), read by ~Melissa~ on 8/4/13
3. Almost Perfect by Susan Mallery (genre womens fiction, shelved by 29 people), read by Leslie on 8/6/13
4. At Peace by Kristen Ashley (genre erotica, shelved by 18 people), read by ~Melissa~ on 8/7/13 (Smashwords = 208,010 words)
5. Blood and Sand by Elizabeth Hunter (genre mystery, shelved by 3 people), read by Leslie on 8/7/13 (Smashwords = 105,480 words)
6. Lady of Hay: Two Women, Eight Hundred Years, and the Destiny They Share by Barbara Erskine (genre historical fiction, shelved by 145 people), read by Catherine on 8/9/13
7. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik (genre science fiction, shelved by 247 people), read by Judy on 8/11/13
8. My Life in France by Julia Child (genre non-fiction, shelved by 772 people), read by Rebecca on 8/11/13
9. A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin (genre fantasy, shelved by 8531 people), read by Emily on 8/16/13

[Rebecca NJ]

Category 9: They're My Favorite - Read a book by your favorite author.


1. Playing The Odds by Nora Roberts, read by Chris on 8/1/13
2. Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley, read by ~Melissa~ on 8/2/13 (Amazon = 205,764 words)
3. Rise of the Huntress by Joseph Delaney, read by Rebecca on 8/3/13
4. Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews, read by Leslie on 8/5/13
5. Getting Rid of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie, read by Diane ~Firefly~ on 8/9/13
6. Sweet Starfire by Jayne Ann Krentz, read by Leslie on 8/9/13
7. True Believer by Nicholas Sparks, read by Katie on 8/15/13
8. Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts, read by Vi on 8/17/13
9. Memory in Death by J.D. Robb, read by Leslie on 8/19/13

[Rebecca NJ]

Category 10: New to Me - Read a book written by a new-to-you author.


1. The Texan's Wager by Jodi Thomas, read by Vi on 8/4/13
2. Wrong Man, Right Kiss by Red Garnier, read by Judy on 8/8/13
3. The Wild One by Danelle Harmon, read by Chris on 8/9/13
4. Hot Head by Damon Suede, read by ~Melissa~ on 8/11/13
5. Flat-Out Love by Jessica Park, read by Vi on 8/12/13
6. Suddenly Royal by Nichole Chase, read by Leslie on 8/13/13
7. A Charming Crime by Tonya Kappes, read by Diane ~Firefly~ on 8/14/13
8. Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews, read by Catherine on 8/16/13
9. Darkhouse by Karina Halle, read by Leslie on 8/16/13

[Rebecca NJ]

Suggested Personal Goals


Emily - 40 book goal - 2 books (as of 8/25, 2 read*)
Katie - 40 book goal - 2 books (as of 8/25, 2 read*)
Diane - 72 book goal - 5 books (as of 8/25, 5 read)
Chris - 100 book goal - 7 books (as of 8/25, 7 read*)
Catherine - 120 book goal - 8 books (as of 8/25, 7 read)
Melissa - 150 book goal - 10 books (as of 8/25, 10 read*)
Rebecca - 150 book goal - 10 books (as of 8/25, 10 read*)
Judy - 180 book goal - 12 books (as of 8/25, 12 read*)
Vi - 213 book goal - 14 books (as of 8/25, 14 read*)
Leslie - 285 book goal - 20 books (as of 8/25, 20 read*)

TOTAL READ - 90+ books
DATE OF LAST CHECK - 8/25/13

Note: Catherine is finishing up her 8th book this week.

*several members have "extra" books read

[Rebecca NJ]

**waving** - Moonstone is ready for our August Challenge for BAP weekly review :)

[Moderators of NBRC]

Gotcha, R.