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August Monthly ChallengeCompleted:10/10
1. "A" is for August: Nightshifted by Cassie Alexander *8/12 ★★★☆☆
2. Member of the Month: Glory in Death by J.D. Robb *8/2 ★★★★☆
3. Kentucky: The Mistress by Tiffany Reisz *8/8 ★★★★☆
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Beauty Dates the Beast by Jessica Sims *8/9 ★★★☆☆
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Beauty From Pain by Georgia Cates *8/13 ★★★☆☆
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell *8/23 ★★★☆☆
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones *8/7 ★★★★☆
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb *8/21 ★★★★☆
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Easy by Tammara Webber *8/11 ★★★★☆
10. Readers Choice: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo *8/17 ★★★★☆
2013 August Monthly Challenge8/10 Completed
01. "A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
02. Member of the Month ~ Tina "coffee and books": - Tina"coffee and books" has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Please read a book from any of Tina "coffee and books"'s shelves or a book published in 2010.
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kentucky.
Fun Facts about Kentucky:
A. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant owned and operated by Colonel Sanders is located in Corbin.
B. Kentucky is the state where both Abraham Lincoln, President of the Union, and Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, were born. They were born less than one hundred miles and one year apart.
C. More than $6 billion worth of gold is held in the underground vaults of Fort Knox. This is the largest amount of gold stored anywhere in the world.
You may also read a book that is set in a food industry or where food plays an important part in the story, or where a main character is involved in politics, or where one of the main character is wealthy.
04. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Read a romance novel or a book with a female on the cover.
05. National Night Out (August 3rd): Read a book where the main characters meet at a bar, nightclub or at a party or a book with a black cover.
06. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Read a book where the main characters work together or read a book with a dog on the cover.
Blackbird Lake by Jill Gregory
OR
Highlander for the Holidays by Janet Chapman
07. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a novella or read a book you've been meaning to get to or read a book where a main character is on vacation.
08. Best Friends Day (August 15): Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.
09. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Read a book with angels or one that has angels in the book title/series title or read a book where a main character does something nice or helps someone in need (can be physical help or emotional help).
The Angel Knight by Susan King
OR
The Angel and the Highlander by Donna Fletcher
10. Readers Choice:
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2013 August Monthly Challenge10/10 Completed!
✔1. "A" is for August: Always on My Mind 8/13/13
✔2. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books" - Faefever 8/6/13
✔3. Geography: Once Upon a Tower 8/11/13
✔4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Wallbanger 8/8/13
✔5. National Night Out (August 3rd): I Dream of Danger 8/3/13
✔6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Tin Angel 8/4/13
✔7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Surf's Up 8/2/13
✔8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Just One Kiss 8/2/13
✔9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Covet 8/9/13
✔10. Readers Choice: The Next Always 8/20/13
Read:
Congrats to all the finishers!
Congrats to everyone who has finished so far!10/10 Done Yay!
1. August:
2. MOM (Tina):
3. Kentucky:
4. Girlfriend's Day:
5. Nat'l Night Out:
6. Work Like a Dog:
7. Relaxation Day:
8. Best Friends Day:
9. Be An Angel Day:
10. My Choice:
August 2013 RRRC Challenge6/10 books read
1. Author (Ashley) - Rock Chick Revolution - 8/24/13, ★★★½
2. Tina's shelves - Biting Bad
3. Kentucky - Wanting - 8/5/13, ★★★
4. Romance - Parting Shot
5. Black cover - The Hanover Square Affair
6. Dog cover - Catch of the Day - 8/4/13, ★★★★½
7. Novella - How to Raise an Honest Rabbit
8. Friends-to-Lovers - Wake Me Up Inside - 8/12/13, ★★★
9. Help others - Reasons I Fell for the Funny Fat Friend - 8/5/13, ★★
10. Reader's choice - Playing for Keeps- 8/9/13, ★★★★½
RRRC: August Monthly ChallengeDuration: August 1st - August 31st
10/10 - DONE
✔1. "A" is for August: The Bridal Veil by Alexis Harrington (3/8) *****
✔2. Member of the Month (Hello Tina "coffee and books"!): Nauti and Wild by Lora Leigh (22/8) *****
✔3. Geography: Knight by Kristen Ashley (1/8) ****
✔4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Rock Chick Revolution by Kristen Ashley (15/8) *****
✔5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Axel by Harper Sloan (9/8) ****
✔6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Nothing Personal by Jaci Burton (6/8) ****
✔7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): The Pirate Lord by Sabrina Jeffries (11/8) ****
✔8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Frigid by J. Lynn (5/8) ***
✔9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh (7/8) *****
✔10. Readers Choice: The Mating by Nicky Charles (2/8) ****
Congrats to all the finishers!I'm in for 6 this month!
RRRC August Monthly Challenge
Duration: August 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013
6/6 Read
Challenge Complete 08.15.13
1. "A" is for August: Bronze Gods by A.A. Aguirre, 08.08.13 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month (Tina "coffee and books"): Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead, Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead, 08.15.13 ★★★★
3. Geography (Kentucky): Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper, 08.04.13 ★★★
4. Girlfriend's Day): Fall of Night by Rachel Caine, 08.11.13 ★★★1/2
5. National Relaxation Day: Endurance by Ann Aguirre, 08.01.13 ★★★★
6. Readers Choice: Hunted by Kevin Hearne, 08.03.13 ★★★★1/2
All done!1. "A" is for August:
2. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books" :
3. Geography:
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st):
5. National Night Out (August 3rd):
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th):
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15):
8. Best Friends Day (August 15):
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd):
10. Readers Choice:
Noumena12 Reads Blog10 of 10 Completed
1. "A" is for August: Just In Time (Alaskan Nights, #3) by Fox, Addison 8/11
Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books": The Heart Won't Lie by Vicki Lewis Thompson 8/9
Tina"coffee and books" has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Tina"coffee and books"'s shelves - Tina"coffee and books"'s shelves. Please read a book from any of Tina "coffee and books"'s shelves or a book published in 2010.
3. Geography: The Next Best Thing by Higgins, Kristan 8/24
Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kentucky.
Fun Facts about Kentucky:
A. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant owned and operated by Colonel Sanders is located in Corbin.
B. Kentucky is the state where both Abraham Lincoln, President of the Union, and Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, were born. They were born less than one hundred miles and one year apart.
C. More than $6 billion worth of gold is held in the underground vaults of Fort Knox. This is the largest amount of gold stored anywhere in the world.
You may also read a book that is set in a food industry or where food plays an important part in the story, or where a main character is involved in politics, or where one of the main character is wealthy.
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Fiance by Friday (The Weekday Brides, #3) by Bybee, Catherine 8/24
Read a romance novel or a book with a female on the cover.
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Absolution (Suspense Series, #5) by Cross, Kaylea 8/3
Read a book where the main characters meet at a bar, nightclub or at a party or a book with a black cover.
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): The Marriage Merger (Marriage to a Billionaire, #4) by Probst, Jennifer 8/5
Read a book where the main characters work together or read a book with a dog on the cover.
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Last Chance Summer: A Short Story by Ramsay, Hope 8/11
Read a novella or read a book you've been meaning to get to or read a book where a main character is on vacation.
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Secret Seduction (Secret Series, #1) by Sanders, Jill 8/24
Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Secret Pleasure (Secret Series, #2) by Sanders, Jill 8/25
Read a book with angels or one that has angels in the book title/series title or read a book where a main character does something nice or helps someone in need (can be physical help or emotional help).
10. Readers Choice: Three Little Words (Fool's Gold #12) by Mallery, Susan 8/5
Nikita wrote: "Congrats Valorie!!!"Thanks Nikita!
RRRC August 2013 Monthly Reading Challenge:Read: 7/7 Done!
9/101. "A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Holiday Op - Lori Avocato, Anne Elizabeth, Tara Nina, DC DeVane, Lia DeAngelo (Highland Press - Nov 2009) - Aug 122. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books" - Tina"coffee and books" has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Tina"coffee and books"'s shelves - Tina"coffee and books"'s shelves. Please read a book from any of Tina "coffee and books"'s shelves or a book published in 2010.
Rancher to the Rescue - Jennifer Faye (HR #4386 - July 2013) - Aug 253. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kentucky.
Fun Facts about Kentucky:
A. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant owned and operated by Colonel Sanders is located in Corbin.
B. Kentucky is the state where both Abraham Lincoln, President of the Union, and Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, were born. They were born less than one hundred miles and one year apart.
C. More than $6 billion worth of gold is held in the underground vaults of Fort Knox. This is the largest amount of gold stored anywhere in the world.
You may also read a book that is set in a food industry or where food plays an important part in the story, or where a main character is involved in politics, or where one of the main character is wealthy.
It's a Boy! - Victoria Pade (HSE #2276 - Aug 2013) (she's a cheesecake maker) - Aug 114. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Read a romance novel or a book with a female on the cover.
Stroke of Midnight - Olivia Drake (St Martins - June 2013) - Aug 15. National Night Out (August 3rd): Read a book where the main characters meet at a bar, nightclub or at a party or a book with a black cover.
His Uptown Girl - Liz Talley (HS #1854 - June 2013) (nightclub he's opening) - Aug 76. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Read a book where the main characters work together or read a book with a dog on the cover.
Seeing is Believing - Erin McCarthy (Berkley - Mar 2013) (dog on cover) - Aug 37. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a novella or read a book you've been meaning to get to or read a book where a main character is on vacation.
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.
Wrong Man, Right Kiss - Red Garnier (HD #2248 - Aug 2013) (friends to lovers) - Aug 119. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Read a book with angels or one that has angels in the book title/series title or read a book where a main character does something nice or helps someone in need (can be physical help or emotional help).
Where Enchantment Lies - Beth Brookes\Lindsay McKenna(SCAL #358 - Sept 1986) - Aug 1110. Readers Choice:
A Hero to Come Home To - Marilyn Pappano (Forever - June 2013) - Aug 16
...............6/6 COMPLETED.....................xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxX I FINISHED!!! Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
1. "A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
..........A KNIGHT TO CHERISH by Angie Ray 8-18-13
2. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books" - Tina"coffee and books" has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Tina"coffee and books"'s shelves - Tina"coffee and books"'s shelves. Please read a book from any of Tina "coffee and books"'s shelves or a book published in 2010.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kentucky.
Fun Facts about Kentucky:
A. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant owned and operated by Colonel Sanders is located in Corbin.
B. Kentucky is the state where both Abraham Lincoln, President of the Union, and Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, were born. They were born less than one hundred miles and one year apart.
C. More than $6 billion worth of gold is held in the underground vaults of Fort Knox. This is the largest amount of gold stored anywhere in the world.
You may also read a book that is set in a food industry or where food plays an important part in the story, or where a main character is involved in politics, or where one of the main character is wealthy.......WITH EVERY BREATH by Judith McNaught 8-23-13
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Read a romance novel or a book with a female on the cover.
.........EMBRACED by Carolyn Faulkner ....8-15-13
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Read a book where the main characters meet at a bar, nightclub or at a party or a book with a black cover.
.........Valentine's COWBOY by Starla Kaye ....8-4-13
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Read a book where the main characters work together or read a book with a dog on the cover.
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a novella or read a book you've been meaning to get to or read a book where a main character is on vacation.
...IN BED WITH A HIGHLANDER by Maya Banks 8-19-13
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Read a book with angels or one that has angels in the book title/series title or read a book where a main character does something nice or helps someone in need (can be physical help or emotional help).
10. Readers Choice:HIGHLAND ROGUE by Arnette Lamb ...8-24-13
RRRC - August 2013 Monthly ChallengeCongrats to all finishers! :)
DONE!
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Congrats Ann (Noumena12), Erin, Pam and Ethel!!!!
2013 August Monthly Challenge9/10 Completed
01. "A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
02. Member of the Month ~ Tina "coffee and books": - Tina"coffee and books" has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Please read a book from any of Tina "coffee and books"'s shelves or a book published in 2010.
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kentucky.
Fun Facts about Kentucky:
A. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant owned and operated by Colonel Sanders is located in Corbin.
B. Kentucky is the state where both Abraham Lincoln, President of the Union, and Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, were born. They were born less than one hundred miles and one year apart.
C. More than $6 billion worth of gold is held in the underground vaults of Fort Knox. This is the largest amount of gold stored anywhere in the world.
You may also read a book that is set in a food industry or where food plays an important part in the story, or where a main character is involved in politics, or where one of the main character is wealthy.
04. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Read a romance novel or a book with a female on the cover.
05. National Night Out (August 3rd): Read a book where the main characters meet at a bar, nightclub or at a party or a book with a black cover.
06. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Read a book where the main characters work together or read a book with a dog on the cover.
07. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a novella or read a book you've been meaning to get to or read a book where a main character is on vacation.
08. Best Friends Day (August 15): Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.
09. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Read a book with angels or one that has angels in the book title/series title or read a book where a main character does something nice or helps someone in need (can be physical help or emotional help).
The Angel Knight by Susan King
OR
The Angel and the Highlander by Donna Fletcher
10. Readers Choice:
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I completed my three, plus a few more, but didn't get all 10 done. Still, 8 out of 10 is not bad.Here is my final update:
RRRC: August 2013 Monthly Challenge
Date: 08/01/13 - 08/31/13
8/10
✔1. "A" is for August:
Read a book that starts with 'A'.
At Odds with Love by Betty Neels - 08/02/13
✔2. Member of the Month - Tina "coffee and books":
Read a book published in 2010.
The Notorious Benedict Arnold by Steve Sheinkin - 08/01/13
✔3. Geography:
You may also read a book where a main character is involved in politics.
I, Claudius by Robert Graves - 08/05/13
✔4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st):
Read a romance novel.
At Last by Jill Shalvis - 08/03/13
✔5. National Night Out (August 3rd):
Read a book with a black cover.
Cause of Death by Patricia Cornwell - 08/13/13
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Read a book where the main characters work together or read a book with a dog on the cover.
✔7. National Relaxation Day:
Read a novella or read a book you've been meaning to get to.
If You Ask Me by Betty White - 08/21/13
✔8. Best Friends Day:
Read a book with a friends to lovers theme.
No Strings Attached by Kate Angell - 08/23/13
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Read a book with angels or one that has angels in the book title/series title or read a book where a main character does something nice or helps someone in need (can be physical help or emotional help).
✔10. Readers Choice:
The Heir (Windham, #1) by Grace Burrowes - 08/16/13
This is what i have done:1. "A" Quick, amanda With this Ring
3. food industry: Burdette, Lucy Topped Chef
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Spindler, Erica Justice for Sara
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Grogan, JOhn Marley and Me
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Spencer, LaVyrle The Endearment
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Garwood, Julie Hotshot
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Coffman, Elaine The Bride of Black Douglas
10. Readers Choice: Garwood, Julie Hotshot
Way to go finishers!!
Read: 5/5 ~~ Done :)
1. "A" is for August: Beautiful Boys by Anne Cain 8/25/13 ★★✩✩✩
2. Member of the Month: Nine-Tenths of the Law (2010) 8/3/13 ★★✩✩✩
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): A Solid Core of Alpha 8/15/13 ★★★★✩
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Body and Soul 8/16/13 ★★★✩✩
10. Readers Choice: Where He Ends and I Begin 8/4/13 ★★★✩✩
10/10 DONE!!!!!!!1. "A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Holiday Op - Lori Avocato, Anne Elizabeth, Tara Nina, DC DeVane, Lia DeAngelo (Highland Press - Nov 2009) - Aug 122. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books" - Tina"coffee and books" has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Tina"coffee and books"'s shelves - Tina"coffee and books"'s shelves. Please read a book from any of Tina "coffee and books"'s shelves or a book published in 2010.
Rancher to the Rescue - Jennifer Faye (HR #4386 - July 2013) - Aug 253. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kentucky.
Fun Facts about Kentucky:
A. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant owned and operated by Colonel Sanders is located in Corbin.
B. Kentucky is the state where both Abraham Lincoln, President of the Union, and Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, were born. They were born less than one hundred miles and one year apart.
C. More than $6 billion worth of gold is held in the underground vaults of Fort Knox. This is the largest amount of gold stored anywhere in the world.
You may also read a book that is set in a food industry or where food plays an important part in the story, or where a main character is involved in politics, or where one of the main character is wealthy.
It's a Boy! - Victoria Pade (HSE #2276 - Aug 2013) (she's a cheesecake maker) - Aug 114. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Read a romance novel or a book with a female on the cover.
Stroke of Midnight - Olivia Drake (St Martins - June 2013) - Aug 15. National Night Out (August 3rd): Read a book where the main characters meet at a bar, nightclub or at a party or a book with a black cover.
His Uptown Girl - Liz Talley (HS #1854 - June 2013) (nightclub he's opening) - Aug 76. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Read a book where the main characters work together or read a book with a dog on the cover.
Seeing is Believing - Erin McCarthy (Berkley - Mar 2013) (dog on cover) - Aug 37. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a novella or read a book you've been meaning to get to or read a book where a main character is on vacation.
Sheltering Hearts - Robyn Carr (Harlequin - May 2010) (novella) - Aug 268. Best Friends Day (August 15): Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.
Wrong Man, Right Kiss - Red Garnier (HD #2248 - Aug 2013) (friends to lovers) - Aug 119. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Read a book with angels or one that has angels in the book title/series title or read a book where a main character does something nice or helps someone in need (can be physical help or emotional help).
Where Enchantment Lies - Beth Brookes\Lindsay McKenna(SCAL #358 - Sept 1986) - Aug 1110. Readers Choice:
A Hero to Come Home To - Marilyn Pappano (Forever - June 2013) - Aug 16
Congrats Nadine, jingles, Breann, Susan!!!!
Finished my very first reading challenge!2013 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: Aug 1 - Aug 31 2013
10/10
1. "A" is for - Arranged - 8/7 ****
2. Member of the Month Tina: Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks 8/12 ***
3. Geography (food): Angelina's Bachelors - 8/8***
4. Girlfriends Day : The PMS Murder 8/11 ***
5. National Night Out: Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks - 8/3 **
6. Work Like a Dog:The Lucky Dog Matchmaking Service 8/18 **
7. National Relaxation Day (novella): A Friend or Two by Debbie Macomber 8/18 **
8. Best Friends Day (friends to lovers):Branded as Trouble 8/26 ***
9. Be an Angel Day: Dark Wings 8/21 **
10. Reader's Choice: The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks - 8/2 ****
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Leeann wrote: "Finished my very first reading challenge!2013 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: Aug 1 - Aug 31 2013
10/10
1. "A" is for - Arranged - 8/7 ****
2. Member of the Month Tina: Safe Haven by Nichola..."
Are you addicted yet? :D
Duration: 8/1/13 - 8/31/135/5 COMPLETED!
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10/8 All finished3. Geography: Something Like Winter by Jay Bell - 8/1/2013 - *****
2. Member of the Month: Point of Retreat by Colleen Hoover - 8/2/2013 - *****
8. Best Friends Day: Until Fountain Bridge by Samantha Young - 8/9/2013 - ***
4. Girlfriend's Day: The Bride's Necklace by Kat Martin - 8/10/2013 - ***
6. Work Like a Dog Day: Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones - 8/11/2013 - *****
7. National Relaxation Day: Unravel Me by Christie Ridgway - 8/14/2013 - ***
8. A is for August: Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley - 8/18/2013 - ****
10. Reader's Choice: Sun Kissed by Catherine Anderson - Currently Reading
5. National Night Out: Real by Katy Evans - 8/25/2013 - ***
9. Be an Angel Day: Hopeless by Colleen Hoover - 8/23/2013 - ****
August Monthly ChallengeI'm in for all 10 and I'll post as I go!
10 of 10. Updated 8.26.13. DONE!!!
1. "A" is for August: City Mouse by Amy Lane 8.22.13
2. Member of the Month - Tina "coffee and books": Faefever by Karen Marie Moning 8.14.13
3. Geography - Kentucky: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton 8.10.13
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Once Upon a Tower by eloisa James 8.21.13
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): I Dream of Danger by Lisa Marie Rice 8.6.13
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Tin Angel by Kat Martin 8.5.13
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15th): Surf's Up by Sarah Madison 8.7.13
8. Best Friends Day (August 15th): Full Moon by Mari Carr 8.6.13
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Covet by J.R. Ward 8.26.13
10. Reader's Choice: Turn and Burn by Lorelei James 8.17.13
Congrats to all the finishers!!
Congrats Patty and Leslie and MountainKat!!
August Monthly Challenge
10/10
Sorry about the big update - not been near a computer for weeks!
Breann wrote: "Leeann wrote: "Finished my very first reading challenge!Are you addicted yet? :D
Yes - I can't believe I didn't try it sooner!
Leeann wrote: "Finished my very first reading challenge!"Congrats Leeann!!!
August Monthly Challenge, 20133/5
1. "A" is for August: Archangel's Consort
2. Member of the Month:
From Tina's Shelf: Moon Called
3. Geography: KY
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st):
5. National Night Out (August 3rd):
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th):
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15):
8. Best Friends Day (August 15):
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd):
10. Readers Choice:
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Seeing how school started this month and I started a new job, I'm in for 5 this month!2. Member of the Month: A Kiss at Midnight
3. Geography:
7. National Relaxation Day: What a Girl Wants
8: Best Friends Day:
10: Reader's Choice: Sweet Spot
READ: 10/10✔1. "A" is for August: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf - Molly Harper 8/3
✔2. Member of the Month (Tina): Chasing Fire - Nora Roberts 8/21
✔3. Geography: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - Seth Grahame-Smith (born in Kentucky) 8/4
✔4. Girlfriend's Day: Clockwork Princess - Cassandra Clare (female on cover) 8/2
✔5. National Night Out: Barely Breathing - Rebecca Donovan (black cover) 8/12
✔6. Work Like a Dog Day: The Snake, the Crocodile & the Dog - Elizabeth Peters (dog on cover) 8/13
✔7. National Relaxation Day: The Sweetest Thing - Jill Shalvis (read book 1 in Oct 2012) 8/28
✔8. Best Friends Day: Winter Kiss - Deborah Cooke (heroes friends play a big role) 8/14
✔9. Be An Angel Day: The Well of Shades - Juliet Marillier (m.c. saves a woman from a nasty situation) 8/7
✔10. Readers Choice: Scoundrel - Zoe Archer 8/18
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
COMPLETED I am in for 3.
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Read a romance novel or a book with a female on the cover. Craved (Gwen Sparks, #1)
by Stephanie Nelson
Craved (Gwen Sparks, #1)
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.Brazen (Brazen, #1)
by Maya Banks
Brazen (Brazen, #1)
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Read a book with angels or one that has angels in the book title/series title or read a book where a main character does something nice or helps someone in need (can be physical help or emotional help).Halo (Halo, #1)
by Alexandra Adornetto
Halo (Halo, #1)
August 2013 RRRC Challenge7/10 books read
1. Author (Ashley) - Rock Chick Revolution - 8/24/13, ★★★½
2. Tina's shelves - Biting Bad - 8/31/13, ★★★★
3. Kentucky - Wanting - 8/5/13, ★★★
4. Romance - Parting Shot
5. Black cover - The Hanover Square Affair
6. Dog cover - Catch of the Day - 8/4/13, ★★★★½
7. Novella - How to Raise an Honest Rabbit
8. Friends-to-Lovers - Wake Me Up Inside - 8/12/13, ★★★
9. Help others - Reasons I Fell for the Funny Fat Friend - 8/5/13, ★★
10. Reader's choice - Playing for Keeps- 8/9/13, ★★★★½
2013 August Monthly ChallengeCongratulations to all the finishers!!!
I'm finished!
10/10 Completed
01. "A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
02. Member of the Month ~ Tina "coffee and books": - Tina"coffee and books" has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Please read a book from any of Tina "coffee and books"'s shelves or a book published in 2010.
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kentucky.
Fun Facts about Kentucky:
A. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant owned and operated by Colonel Sanders is located in Corbin.
B. Kentucky is the state where both Abraham Lincoln, President of the Union, and Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, were born. They were born less than one hundred miles and one year apart.
C. More than $6 billion worth of gold is held in the underground vaults of Fort Knox. This is the largest amount of gold stored anywhere in the world.
You may also read a book that is set in a food industry or where food plays an important part in the story, or where a main character is involved in politics, or where one of the main character is wealthy.
04. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Read a romance novel or a book with a female on the cover.
05. National Night Out (August 3rd): Read a book where the main characters meet at a bar, nightclub or at a party or a book with a black cover.
06. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Read a book where the main characters work together or read a book with a dog on the cover.
07. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a novella or read a book you've been meaning to get to or read a book where a main character is on vacation.
08. Best Friends Day (August 15): Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.
09. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Read a book with angels or one that has angels in the book title/series title or read a book where a main character does something nice or helps someone in need (can be physical help or emotional help).
10. Readers Choice:
Completed: 10/10 DONE :)1. A: Freefall √ 17 Aug
2. Tina 'Coffee&books': The Look of Love √ 6 Aug
3. Kentucky: Sinner's Gin √ 6 Aug
4. Girlfriend: Web of Lies √ 24 Aug
5. Night OUT: The Gravedigger's Brawl √ 9 Aug
6. Working dog: Dex in Blue √ 2 Aug
7. Relax: Seedy Business √ 9 Aug
8. Best friends: Wallbanger √ 12 Aug
9. Be an angel: Venom √ 29 Aug
10. Me: But My Boyfriend Is √ 14 Aug
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