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9/8-10 books DONE1. Hell on Wheels!:
2.Eight is Enough!: (8th in series)
3.Last Holler:
4.Stargazing:
5.Virgo:
6. Onyx:
7.World Tour:
8.Listen Up!:
9.Sister's Day:
10.Pick your celebrity: (LeAnn Rimes)
DHASG August Monthly ChallengeDuration: 8/1/13 - 8/31/13
Progress 9/8-10 (Level:August Personage)
1. Hell on Wheels!: -
2.Eight is Enough!: Fastball (eight letters in the title), 8/20/2013, 2*
3.Last Holler: Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri, 8/12/2013, 5*, (Hema and Kaushik travel to Rome before her marriage and his relocation to Hong Kong)
4.Stargazing: Heartless by Gail Carriger, 8/18/2013, 4*
5.Virgo (h is a virgin): Protecting What's His, 8/3/2013, 3*
6. Onyx: set in Greek: The Thread, 8/27/2013, 3*
7.World Tour:Uncharted by Tracy Garvis-Graves, 8/10/2013, 3.5*
8.Listen Up!: The Likeness by Tana French, 8/3/2013, 4*
9.Sister's Day: Forever Too Far, 8/13/2013, 3*
10.Pick your celebrity: Madonna has a song "Like a virgin", so I read Fallen Too Far, 8/7/2013, 4*, where the heroine is a virgin.
DHASG August Monthly ChallengeDuration: 8/1/13 - 8/31/13
Progress: 10/10 (Level: August Personage)
1. Hell on Wheels!:
2.Eight is Enough!: (Salander)
3.Last Holler: (big event: marriage/children)
4.Stargazing:
5.Virgo: (Virgin)
6. Onyx: (Black and White)
7.World Tour:
8.Listen Up!:
9.Sister's Day:
10.Pick your celebrity: (Harrison)
Ooh I'm in!! I love the Hell On Wheels category: Hot Summer Nights: 0/5
1. Hell On Wheels: Lone Rider
2. Eight is Enough: Hallowed
3. Virgo (Virgin)
4. Sister's Day: Magic Rises
5. Onyx
DHASG August Monthly ChallengeDuration: 8/1/13 - 8/31/13
Level: Hot Summer Nights!: Read 5-7 books
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1. Hell on Wheels!: Since the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally takes place in the first full week of the month of August, read a book that features a motorcycle-riding protagonist or main character(s).
2.Eight is Enough!: August being the eighth month of the year, read a book to represent eight in some way: eight letters in the title, author name(s) has eight letters. You could even read the eighth book in a series, published by an author, or in your tbr pile (ereader or on your shelf). If you can find another way to represent eight, knock yourself out.
3.Last Holler: Since summer is starting to wind down this month, with school getting ready to start back up, and vacation time coming to an end, read a book about characters who are having a last hurrah before embarking on a big event or obligation in their life. You can choose what event and circumstance.
4.Stargazing: The peak of the Perseid meteor shower occurs this month. So to celebrate, read a science fiction novel, sci-fi romance, or a book with a main character who is a star/celebrity.
5.Virgo: Other than Leo, the other Zodiac sign for August is Virgo. Virgos are analytical, observant, precise, helpful and reliable as positive traits. Their more negative traits are skepticism, fastidiousness, inflexibility, the tendency to interfere, and emotional coldness. Virgos tend to live in their minds. Read a book with a character with any of the above traits. You could also read a book with a main character who is a virgin.
6. Onyx: One of the birthstones for August is Onyx. In Latin or Greek, it means claw or fingernail. It is a banded stone that has layers of a variety of colors, except blue or purple, but commonly black and white. Onyx is used to make jewelry. It symbolizes eloquence and is the stone for the 7th and 10th wedding anniversaries. Onyx was well-known in Greek and Roman cultures. Read a book with a black cover, or with a variety of colors except blue or purple, or a werewolf or shifter main character (has claws). You could read a book with an eloquent main character or by a very good writer, or even a book set in either Ancient or present Greek or Rome, or a main character who has been married for several years.
7.World Tour: Since folks go on vacation in the summer, and there are several holidays in various parts of the globe (such as India, Ireland, Scotland, Singapore, and Jamaica), read a book in which the characters travel to two or more countries (excluding origin and return point of the same).
8.Listen Up!: August is Audio Appreciation Month, so listen to any audiobook, and it will count for this part of the challenge.
9.Sister's Day: August 1st is the day for observance of Sister appreciation. Read a book with a character who has or is a sister, or read one of your sister's favorite authors or books. If you're a sister, you can read any book you choose this month.
10.Pick your celebrity: These celebrity/famous people were born in August. Five presidents: Bill Clinton, Benjamin Harrison, Herbert Hoover, Lyndon Johnson, Barack Obama; Several actors and actresses: Lucille Ball, Halle Berry, Sean Connery, Cameron Diaz, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Jada Pinkett Smith, Patrick Swayze; Singers: Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, LeAnn Rimes, James Taylor Read a book that represents one of the folks on this list, either by name or some association you can think of (please indicate which you used in your stats).
I hope I'm doing this correctly - it's my first challenge since joining the group. I am going to try for level 2 - Hot Summer Nights (5-7 books). If I have time, I might try for the full 10.1. Hell on Wheels!: Undeniable
2.Eight is Enough!: TBD
3.Last Holler: TBD
4.Stargazing: I hope this one qualifies. It's been in my tbr pile forever! Magic Bites
5.Virgo: Bless the person who created a list of virgin heroines and alpha heroes. lol I found this one there and it sounds good. Playing for Keeps
6. Onyx: Another one from the tbr pile! Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
7.World Tour: TBD
8.Listen Up!: TBD
9.Sister's Day: I've seen several movie/TV versions of this and I also read Pride, Prejudice and Zombies, but I've never actually read the original book. Pride and Prejudice
10.Pick your celebrity: Love, Lucy
I haven't done a challenge in a while so maybe I'll give this one a shot.August Challenge
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1. Hell on Wheels!: Since the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally takes place in the first full week of the month of August, read a book that features a motorcycle-riding protagonist or main character(s).
2.Eight is Enough!: August being the eighth month of the year, read a book to represent eight in some way: eight letters in the title, author name(s) has eight letters. You could even read the eighth book in a series, published by an author, or in your tbr pile (ereader or on your shelf). If you can find another way to represent eight, knock yourself out.
3.Last Holler: Since summer is starting to wind down this month, with school getting ready to start back up, and vacation time coming to an end, read a book about characters who are having a last hurrah before embarking on a big event or obligation in their life. You can choose what event and circumstance.
4.Stargazing: The peak of the Perseid meteor shower occurs this month. So to celebrate, read a science fiction novel, sci-fi romance, or a book with a main character who is a star/celebrity.
5.Virgo: Other than Leo, the other Zodiac sign for August is Virgo. Virgos are analytical, observant, precise, helpful and reliable as positive traits. Their more negative traits are skepticism, fastidiousness, inflexibility, the tendency to interfere, and emotional coldness. Virgos tend to live in their minds. Read a book with a character with any of the above traits. You could also read a book with a main character who is a virgin.
6. Onyx: One of the birthstones for August is Onyx. In Latin or Greek, it means claw or fingernail. It is a banded stone that has layers of a variety of colors, except blue or purple, but commonly black and white. Onyx is used to make jewelry. It symbolizes eloquence and is the stone for the 7th and 10th wedding anniversaries. Onyx was well-known in Greek and Roman cultures. Read a book with a black cover, or with a variety of colors except blue or purple, or a werewolf or shifter main character (has claws). You could read a book with an eloquent main character or by a very good writer, or even a book set in either Ancient or present Greek or Rome, or a main character who has been married for several years.
7.World Tour: Since folks go on vacation in the summer, and there are several holidays in various parts of the globe (such as India, Ireland, Scotland, Singapore, and Jamaica), read a book in which the characters travel to two or more countries (excluding origin and return point of the same).
8.Listen Up!: August is Audio Appreciation Month, so listen to any audiobook, and it will count for this part of the challenge.
9.Sister's Day: August 1st is the day for observance of Sister appreciation. Read a book with a character who has or is a sister, or read one of your sister's favorite authors or books. If you're a sister, you can read any book you choose this month.
10.Pick your celebrity: These celebrity/famous people were born in August. Five presidents: Bill Clinton, Benjamin Harrison, Herbert Hoover, Lyndon Johnson, Barack Obama; Several actors and actresses: Lucille Ball, Halle Berry, Sean Connery, Cameron Diaz, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Jada Pinkett Smith, Patrick Swayze; Singers: Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, LeAnn Rimes, James Taylor Read a book that represents one of the folks on this list, either by name or some association you can think of (please indicate which you used in your stats).
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Glad you are joining us for the challenge, Jenny!
Dangerous Hero Addict Support GroupDHASG August Challenge
Duration: 8/1/2013 - 8/31/2013
Progress: 8 out of 8 (August Personage: Read 8-10 books)
1. Hell on Wheels!: Since the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally takes place in the first full week of the month of August, read a book that features a motorcycle-riding protagonist or main character(s):
Iced (Dani O'Malley, #1) by Karen Marie Moning - ***** - 8/12/2013
2.Eight is Enough!: August being the eighth month of the year, read a book to represent eight in some way: eight letters in the title, author name(s) has eight letters. You could even read the eighth book in a series, published by an author, or in your tbr pile (ereader or on your shelf). If you can find another way to represent eight, knock yourself out.
3.Last Holler: Since summer is starting to wind down this month, with school getting ready to start back up, and vacation time coming to an end: Read a book about characters who are having a last hurrah before embarking on a big event or obligation in their life. You can choose what event and circumstance:
For I Have Sinned by Darynda Jones - ***** - 8/5/2013
4.Stargazing: The peak of the Perseid meteor shower occurs this month: So to celebrate, read a
Free Four: Tobias Tells the Story by Veronica Roth - **** - 8/7/2013
5.Virgo: Other than Leo, the other Zodiac sign for August is Virgo. Virgos are analytical, observant, precise, helpful and reliable as positive traits. Their more negative traits are skepticism, fastidiousness, inflexibility, the tendency to interfere, and emotional coldness. Virgos tend to live in their minds: Read a book with a character with any of the above traits. You could also read a book with a main character who is a virgin:
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 8/4/2013
6. Onyx: One of the birthstones for August is Onyx. In Latin or Greek, it means claw or fingernail. It is a banded stone that has layers of a variety of colors, except blue or purple, but commonly black and white. Onyx is used to make jewelry. It symbolizes eloquence and is the stone for the 7th and 10th wedding anniversaries. Onyx was well-known in Greek and Roman cultures: Read a book with a black cover, or with a variety of colors except blue or purple, or a werewolf or
Fever Moon: The Fear Dorcha by Karen Marie Moning - ***** - 8/7/2013
7.World Tour: Since folks go on vacation in the summer, and there are several holidays in various parts of the globe (such as India, Ireland, Scotland, Singapore, and Jamaica): Read a book in which the characters travel to two or more countries (excluding origin and return point of the same):
Your Wicked Heart by Meredith Duran - ***** - 8/22/2013
8.Listen Up!: August is Audio Appreciation Month, so listen to any audiobook, and it will count for this part of the challenge:
Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - ***** - 8/6/2013
9.Sister's Day: August 1st is the day for observance of Sister appreciation: Read a book with a character who has or is a sister, or read one of your sister's favorite authors or books. If you're a sister, you can read any book you choose this month:
First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones - **** - 8/5/2013
10.Pick your celebrity: These celebrity/famous people were born in August. Five presidents: Bill Clinton, Benjamin Harrison, Herbert Hoover, Lyndon Johnson, Barack Obama; Several actors and actresses: Lucille Ball, Halle Berry, Sean Connery, Cameron Diaz, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Jada Pinkett Smith, Patrick Swayze; Singers: Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, LeAnn Rimes, James Taylor Read a book that represents one of the folks on this list, either by name or some association you can think of (please indicate which you used in your stats).
I'm in!DHASG August Monthly Challenge
Duration: 8/1/13 - 8/31/13
Level: Hot Summer Nights! 6 out of 5-7
Date Challenge Complete: 8/31/13
1. Hell on Wheels!: Cut & Run
Date Read: 8/7/13
My Rating: 5 * * * * *
Since the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally takes place in the first full week of the month of August, read a book that features a motorcycle-riding protagonist or main character(s).
2.Eight is Enough!: Razing Kayne
Date Read: 8/4/13
My Rating: 3 * * *
August being the eighth month of the year, read a book to represent eight in some way: eight letters in the title, author name(s) has eight letters. You could even read the eighth book in a series, published by an author, or in your tbr pile (ereader or on your shelf). If you can find another way to represent eight, knock yourself out. MC's have eight children between them.
4.Stargazing: Divide & Conquer
Date Read: 8/18/13
My Rating: 5 * * * * *
The peak of the Perseid meteor shower occurs this month. So to celebrate, read a science fiction novel, sci-fi romance, or a book with a main character who is a star/celebrity.
5.Virgo: Warrior's Cross
Date Read: 8/19/13
My Rating: 4 * * * *
One of the birthstones for August is Onyx. In Latin or Greek, it means claw or fingernail. It is a banded stone that has layers of a variety of colors, except blue or purple, but commonly black and white. Onyx is used to make jewelry. It symbolizes eloquence and is the stone for the 7th and 10th wedding anniversaries. Onyx was well-known in Greek and Roman cultures. Read a book with a black cover, or with a variety of colors except blue or purple, or a werewolf or shifter main character (has claws). You could read a book with an eloquent main character or by a very good writer, or even a book set in either Ancient or present Greek or Rome, or a main character who has been married for several years.
7.World Tour: Fish & Chips
Date Read: 8/14/13
My Rating: 5 * * * * *
Since folks go on vacation in the summer, and there are several holidays in various parts of the globe (such as India, Ireland, Scotland, Singapore, and Jamaica), read a book in which the characters travel to two or more countries (excluding origin and return point of the same).
9.Sister's Day: Armed & Dangerous
Date Read: 8/3/13
My Rating: 5 * * * * *
August 1st is the day for observance of Sister appreciation. Read a book with a character who has or is a sister, or read one of your sister's favorite authors or books. If you're a sister, you can read any book you choose this month.
DHASG - Monthly Challenge~ August Challenge ~
Duration: August 1 to August 31, 2013
Level - Hot Summer Nights!: (5-7 books)
Read: 7
2. Eight is Enough! (eight letters in the title):
4. Stargazing (main character who is a star/celebrity):
5. Virgo (Main character who is a virgin):
6. Onyx (Main character who has been married for several years):
8. Listen Up!:
9.Sister's Day:
10. Pick your celebrity - Whitney Houston (main heroine is a singer):
1/10 read.1. Hell on Wheels!: Since the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally takes place in the first full week of the month of August, read a book that features a motorcycle-riding protagonist or main character(s).
I would give this one a big, fat MEH! Oh well, onto the next book in the challenge.
Status update 3-ish/5-71. Hell on Wheels!:
I give this one 2 out of 5 stars.5.Virgo:
Cute book. I give it 3 out of 5 stars.6. Onyx: I ended up changing the book I picked out for this number. My sister has been bugging me for two years to read this one so I finally did.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars. 9.Sister's Day:
This book is the reason I've only read three books. I've been reading this, or trying anyway, for over two weeks. I finally made it 13% of the way in before I gave up. I just cannot get into it at all!! I am officially moving on to something else, but I don't know what yet.
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I ended up completing 5 total, including the three mentioned above. 8.Listen Up!: I listened to Cell on a recent road trip. SK's writing style never irritated me when reading, but it bothered me more to listen to it. I also didn't care for the ending so I give it 2/5.
9.Sister's Day: If you're a sister, you can read any book you choose this month. I chose Rock Chick. Unfortunately I liked it so much that I continued reading the series instead of reading books from the challenge. :o
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Update: 9/1
Levels: August Personage (Read 8-10 books)
Completed: 9/10
DONE 1. Hell on Wheels! (motorcycle riding): Fatal Strike by Shannon McKenna 8/24
DONE 2.Eight is Enough! (author name(s) has eight letters): Mercy Thompson: Homecoming by Patricia Briggs 8/21 .
DONE 3.Last Holler (read a book about characters who are having a last hurrah before embarking on a big event or obligation in their life. You can choose what event and circumstance): Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole 8/31
DONE 4.Stargazing (read a science fiction novel, a book with a main character who is a star/celebrity): The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 1 by Gerard Way 8/2
DONE 5.Virgo (Virgos are analytical, observant, precise, emotional coldness. Virgos tend to live in their minds. Read a book with a character with any of the above traits.): No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole 8/13
DONE 6. Onyx (Read a book with a werewolf or shifter main character (has claws): A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole 8/11
DONE 7.World Tour (read a book in which the characters travel to two or more countries): The Power of Vasilii by Penny Jordan 8/11
8.Listen Up!: August is Audio Appreciation Month, so listen to any audiobook, and it will count for this part of the challenge.
DONE 9.Sister's Day (Read a book with a character who has or is a sister): Fables Vol. 1: Legends in Exile by Bill Willingham 8/1
DONE 10.Pick your celebrity (Sean Connery--Scottish hero): Laird of Ballenclaire by Jackie Ivie 8/29
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Sorry for the late post. I finished!! Original post has been updated.
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Finally updated my August Challenge stats!
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DHASG August Challenge
Introduction: In August, the heat is still on! People are squeezing in as much summer fun as they can before it's back to the fall schedule. Kids start going back to school this month, and the summer movie season starts to dry up. The eighth month of the year is here and let's celebrate it with the next monthly challenge on the DHASG.
Instructions:
1. Books must be read between August 1st and August 31st 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. Do enjoy your last full month of summer reading!
Levels:
1. August Personage: Read 8-10 books
2. Hot Summer Nights!: Read 5-7 books
3. Lazy Summer Days!: Read 3-4 books
1. Hell on Wheels!: Since the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally takes place in the first full week of the month of August, read a book that features a motorcycle-riding protagonist or main character(s).
2.Eight is Enough!: August being the eighth month of the year, read a book to represent eight in some way: eight letters in the title, author name(s) has eight letters. You could even read the eighth book in a series, published by an author, or in your tbr pile (ereader or on your shelf). If you can find another way to represent eight, knock yourself out.
3.Last Holler: Since summer is starting to wind down this month, with school getting ready to start back up, and vacation time coming to an end, read a book about characters who are having a last hurrah before embarking on a big event or obligation in their life. You can choose what event and circumstance.
4.Stargazing: The peak of the Perseid meteor shower occurs this month. So to celebrate, read a science fiction novel, sci-fi romance, or a book with a main character who is a star/celebrity.
5.Virgo: Other than Leo, the other Zodiac sign for August is Virgo. Virgos are analytical, observant, precise, helpful and reliable as positive traits. Their more negative traits are skepticism, fastidiousness, inflexibility, the tendency to interfere, and emotional coldness. Virgos tend to live in their minds. Read a book with a character with any of the above traits. You could also read a book with a main character who is a virgin.
6. Onyx: One of the birthstones for August is Onyx. In Latin or Greek, it means claw or fingernail. It is a banded stone that has layers of a variety of colors, except blue or purple, but commonly black and white. Onyx is used to make jewelry. It symbolizes eloquence and is the stone for the 7th and 10th wedding anniversaries. Onyx was well-known in Greek and Roman cultures. Read a book with a black cover, or with a variety of colors except blue or purple, or a werewolf or shifter main character (has claws). You could read a book with an eloquent main character or by a very good writer, or even a book set in either Ancient or present Greek or Rome, or a main character who has been married for several years.
7.World Tour: Since folks go on vacation in the summer, and there are several holidays in various parts of the globe (such as India, Ireland, Scotland, Singapore, and Jamaica), read a book in which the characters travel to two or more countries (excluding origin and return point of the same).
8.Listen Up!: August is Audio Appreciation Month, so listen to any audiobook, and it will count for this part of the challenge.
9.Sister's Day: August 1st is the day for observance of Sister appreciation. Read a book with a character who has or is a sister, or read one of your sister's favorite authors or books. If you're a sister, you can read any book you choose this month.
10.Pick your celebrity: These celebrity/famous people were born in August. Five presidents: Bill Clinton, Benjamin Harrison, Herbert Hoover, Lyndon Johnson, Barack Obama; Several actors and actresses: Lucille Ball, Halle Berry, Sean Connery, Cameron Diaz, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Jada Pinkett Smith, Patrick Swayze; Singers: Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, LeAnn Rimes, James Taylor Read a book that represents one of the folks on this list, either by name or some association you can think of (please indicate which you used in your stats).
Hope you enjoy the challenge and happy reading month in August!
Information about the month of August taken from Wikipedia.org and Virgo Sign: http://zodiac-signs-astrology.com/zod..., and various other sites.
Challenge Participants
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Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress
Elizabeth
Amanda
Tammy
Brenda
Kim
Jenny
Suzanne
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