#6 Two-Month Reading Challenge (August 1 - September 30)

[Gisbelle]

Wow almost done! Great job. I've only finished one so far.

[Angela]

Thanks, Gisbelle! (: I don't plan them out. If it fits, it fits. :D

[Katherine]

Great work Angela!!

[Angela]

Thanks, Katherine!

[Lauren]

Becky (Indiana) wrote: "Lauren wrote: "I apologize, I started this challenge the other day and I wrote my choices down on a piece of paper but forgot to put them in a post! I started my goal at 5 books. If I am able to re..."

Thank you!!

[Angela]

Repost:

Finished: 7/10

1. New Release:
2. August & September: The Crimson Thread: A Retelling of "Rumpelstiltskin" 8/3
3. Romance Awareness Month (August): Boys, Bears, and a Serious Pair of Hiking Boots 8/6
4. Book Lover’s Day (August 9): Mick Harte Was Here 8/4
5. Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25): All Over You 8/13
6. Group Anniversary (August 30): The Language Inside 8/9
7.Hispanic Heritage Month (September):
8. Oktoberfest (September 21):
9. World Clean-up Day (September 24): The Distance Between Us 8/11
10. National Good Neighbor Day (September 28): When You Were Here 8/1

[Gisbelle]

well done Amanda and Angela

[Josh]

Complete: 1/7

2. August & September: 8/13 (5*)
3. Romance Awareness Month (August): (To Be Read)
4. Book Lover’s Day (August 9): 8/16 (5*)
5. Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25):
6. Group Anniversary (August 30): The Magician's Nephew (Currently Reading
8. Oktoberfest (September 21):
9. World Clean-up Day (September 24):

Edit: I switched up my list because there was WAY too much Star Wars in my opinion.

[Lauren]

Repost:

#4 Book Lover's Day:

#6C Group Anniversary/YA Book: Finished August 15th, 5 stars

#7 Hispanic Heritage Month:

#8A Oktoberfest/Book Set in Germany: Currently Reading

#9 World Clean-Up Day:

[Angela]

Gisbelle wrote: "well done Amanda and Angela"

Thanks, Gisbelle! For once I might finish all!

[Sarah]

Finished 9/10 of my goal, I don't think I have it in me to read Mansfield Park.

1. New Release: Doctor Sleep by Stephen King Finished 9/28, 5 stars.

2. August & September: Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter Finished 9/12, 4.5 stars.

3. Romance Awareness Month: Back to the Bedroom by Janet Evonovich, 3 stars. Finished Aug. 5, 2013.

4. Book Lover’s Day: Buddah in the Attic by Julie Otsuka 2 stars. Finished Aug. 18, 2013

5. Kiss and Make Up Day: Suspended Animation by Joy Awe Finished 8/20/2013, 4 stars.

6. Group Anniversary): Fallen by Lauren Kate Finished 9/24, 3 stars.

7.Hispanic Heritage Month: Maya's Notebook by Isabel Allende Finished Aug. 30, 4 stars.

8. Oktoberfest:
*** a. read a book set place in Germany - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. 5 stars, finished Aug. 16, 2013.

9. World Clean-up Day : Diary of a Young Girl, Anne Frank Finished Sep. 8, 5 stars.

10. National Good Neighbor Day: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

[Mickslibrarian]

4/10

1. New Release:
2. August & September: Scandal's Bride by Stephanie Laurens August 19
3. Romance Awareness Month (August): The Brazen Bride by Stephanie Laurens August 3
4. Book Lover’s Day (August 9):
5. Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25): Breath by Jackie Morse Kessler (second chances) August 9
6. Group Anniversary (August 30): The Night She Disappeared by April Henry (YA) August 19
7. Hispanic Heritage Month September):
8. Oktoberfest September 21):
9. World Clean-Up Day (September 24):
10. National Good Neighbor Day (September 28):

[Lindy]

Finished"

1. August Release: Garwood, Julie Hotshot
2. S and A in title: Coffman, Elaine The Bride of Black Douglas
3. Romance: Spindler, Erica Justice for Sara
4. UR Choice: Fairstein, Linda Death Angel
5. 2nd Chance Woods, Sherryl An O Brian Family Christmas
6. YA: Cooney, Caroline B Whatever Happened Janie?
7. Hispanic Char Brunstetter, Wanda E The Tattered Quilt Carmen Lopez
8. Red: Steel, Danielle Happy Birthday
9. TBR 1 of first 10 Qucik, amanda With this Ring
10.neighbors Garwood, Julie Hotshot

[Angela]

Congrats on finishing, Lindy!

[Ambs ❤❤]

#6 Two-Month Reading Challenge (August 1 - September 30)


1. New Release - Mistress
2. August & September - The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America - Comp. 8.14.13 (3 stars)
3. Romance - The Night Circus - Comp. 9.11.13 (5 stars)
4. Book of Choice - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Comp. 8.27.13 (5 stars)
5. Kiss & Make Up - The Seven Steps to Closure - Comp. 9.15.13 (4 stars)
6. Group Anniversary - Catching Fire - Comp. 9.19 (5 stars)
7. Hispanic Heritage - All That Glitters - Comp. 8.28.13 (4 stars)
8. Oktoberfest - The Hangman's Daughter - Comp. 8.20.13 (4 stars)
9. World Clean-up Day - A Game of Thrones - Comp. 9.25.13 (5 stars)
10. Good Neighbors -

Completed:

[Mickslibrarian]

5/10

1. New Release:
2. August & September: Scandal's Bride by Stephanie Laurens August 19
3. Romance Awareness Month (August): The Brazen Bride by Stephanie Laurens August 3
4. Book Lover’s Day (August 9):
5. Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25): Breath by Jackie Morse Kessler (second chances) August 9
6. Group Anniversary (August 30): The Night She Disappeared by April Henry (YA) August 19
7. Hispanic Heritage Month September):
8. Oktoberfest September 21):
9. World Clean-Up Day (September 24):
10. National Good Neighbor Day (September 28): A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens August 21

[Angela]

Does count for a yellow cover? There's not really that much yellow...

[Gisbelle]

Angela (: wrote: "Does count for a yellow cover? There's not really that much yellow..."

Yes, sure.

[Lauren]

Repost:

#4 Book Lover's Day:

#6C Group Anniversary/YA Book: Finished August 15th, 5 stars

#7 Hispanic Heritage Month:

#8A Oktoberfest/Book Set in Germany: Finished August 21, 3 stars

#9 World Clean-Up Day:

[Angela]

Gisbelle wrote: "Angela (: wrote: "Does count for a yellow cover? There's not really that much yellow..."

Yes, sure."

Thank you! :D

[Katherine]

Completed!!!! See Message 18!!!

[Becky]

Congratulations katherine!

[Katherine]

Thank you Becky :)

[Angela]

Congrats, Katherine!!

[Katherine]

Thanks Angela :)

[Gisbelle]

Well done Katherine!

[Katherine]

Thanks Gisbelle :)

[Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd]

Great job Katherine!

[Katherine]

Thanks Jacquelyn :)

[Becky]

Just one left for me and I'm saving that for when we do our BR in September. Hope everyone else is enjoying their reads too!

[Catastrophe]

Complete: 10/10

1. New Release: 8/26 (3*)

2. August & September: 8/19 (3*)

3. Romance Awareness Month (August): 8/17 (5*)

4. Book Lover’s Day (August 9): 8/11 (3*)

5. Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25):
8/18 (3*)

6. Group Anniversary (August 30): 8/8 (4*)

7. Hispanic Heritage Month (September): 8/10 (4*)

8. Oktoberfest (September 21): 8/16 (3*)

9. World Clean-up Day (September 24): 8/15 (5*)

10. National Good Neighbor Day (September 28): 8/11 (3*)

[Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd]

Congrats, Abbie!

[Angela]

Congrats on finishing, Abbie!

[Becky]

Nice Job Abbie!

[Katherine]

Congrats Abbie!!!

[Mickslibrarian]

7/10

1. New Release:
2. August & September: Scandal's Bride by Stephanie Laurens August 19
3. Romance Awareness Month (August): The Brazen Bride by Stephanie Laurens August 3
4. Book Lover’s Day (August 9): A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway August 23
5. Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25): Breath by Jackie Morse Kessler (second chances) August 9
6. Group Anniversary (August 30): The Night She Disappeared by April Henry (YA) August 19
7. Hispanic Heritage Month September):
8. Oktoberfest September 21):
9. World Clean-Up Day (September 24): The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer August 25
10. National Good Neighbor Day (September 28): A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens August 21

[Mickslibrarian]

Would you count this as a black cover?

[Angela]

Repost:

Finished: 8/10

1. New Release: Fire with Fire
2. August & September: The Crimson Thread: A Retelling of "Rumpelstiltskin" 8/3
3. Romance Awareness Month (August): Boys, Bears, and a Serious Pair of Hiking Boots 8/6
4. Book Lover’s Day (August 9): Mick Harte Was Here 8/4
5. Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25): All Over You 8/13
6. Group Anniversary (August 30): The Language Inside 8/9
7. Hispanic Heritage Month (September): Noah
8. Oktoberfest (September 21): Dare You To 8/25
9. World Clean-up Day (September 24): The Distance Between Us 8/11
10. National Good Neighbor Day (September 28): When You Were Here 8/1

[Gisbelle]

Mickslibrarian wrote: "Would you count this as a black cover?

"

Of course :)

[Gisbelle]

Congrats Abbie!

[Mickslibrarian]

8/10

1. New Release:
2. August & September: Scandal's Bride by Stephanie Laurens August 19
3. Romance Awareness Month (August): The Brazen Bride by Stephanie Laurens August 3
4. Book Lover’s Day (August 9): A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway August 23
5. Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25): Breath by Jackie Morse Kessler (second chances) August 9
6. Group Anniversary (August 30): The Night She Disappeared by April Henry (YA) August 19
7. Hispanic Heritage Month September):
8. Oktoberfest September 21): Cleopatra: A LifeStacy Schiff (black cover) August 31
9. World Clean-Up Day (September 24): The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer August 25
10. National Good Neighbor Day (September 28): A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens August 21

[Catastrophe]

Thank you! :) I love this challenge.

[Sophie]

Finished!

Completed: 10/10
Start Date: August 1
Finished: August 31

1. New Release: (read 8/31)
2. August & September: (read 8/31)
3. Romance Awareness Month: (read 8/10)
4. Book Lover's Day: (read 8/17)
5. Kiss and Make Up Day: (read 8/10)
6. Group Anniversary: (read 8/13)
7. Hispanic Heritage Month: (read 8/28)
8. Oktoberfest: (read 8/29)
9. World Clean-up Day: (read 8/23)
10. National Good Neighbor Day: (read 8/09)

[Gisbelle]

Congrats on job well done, Sophie :)

[Angela]

Congrats, Sophie!

[Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd]

Great job, Sophie!

[Becky]

WTG you guys! I'll be done after I read ORIGIN today!

[Jaylee]

((Since I just joined, I'm retroactively adding books I read in August that qualify. I HOPE THIS IS OKAY. If it's not, let me know and I'll delete all of it.))

1. New Release: 08/21 (2*)

2. August & September: 08/10 (2*)

3. Romance Awareness Month (August): (08/02) (2*)

4. Book Lover’s Day (August 9): (08/30) (4*)

5. Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25):

6. Group Anniversary (August 30): (09/01) (5*)

7.Hispanic Heritage Month (September):

8. Oktoberfest (September 21): 08/09 (4*)

9. World Clean-up Day (September 24):

10. National Good Neighbor Day (September 28):

[Gisbelle]

Jesse, it's okay. Good luck!

[Becky]

Ok, I'm done! I finished Origin today and that was my New Release! Great Challenge Gis, thanks for putting it all together!