August: Summer Spell Out Challenge

[Kara]

August Spell Out Challenge
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2013

We're at the tail end of summer! Spell out a word that makes you think about summer. Examples: SUN, BEACH, VACATION, etc. Whatever comes to mind for you!

For this challenge, you can use ANY letter in a book's title or any of the author's initials. Each book can only be used once.

Example:
I usually get to visit my family over the summer, so I'm going to spell out Hawaii (where I'm from).

H The Hot Zone
A Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
W Like Water for Chocolate
A Out of Africa
I Foundation by Isaac Asimov
I A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving

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Sharon will be leading this challenge. Thank you, Sharon!

[Sharon]

August Spell Out Challenge
**I can lead if you want**
Here is what I plan to read - I have these books either checked out from the library or on my kindle ...
B
DONE
E
DONE
A
DONE
C
DONE
H
DONE

[Kara]

Thank you, Sharon! That would be great.

[Jodi]

I am going to spell BEACHES! I love spell it out challenges.



B The Princess Bride



E Long Time Coming Edie Claire )


A The Handmaid's Tale (Margaret Atwood )


C A Clash of Kings


H The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy



E One for the Money ( Janet Evanovich )


S The Seeds of a Daisy

Done!

[SibylM]

I am going to spell out H-E-A-T. Good challenge, thanks!

[Sarah]

I'm going to go for HOT:

H - Splintered by A.G. Howard COMPLETE

O - Oryx and Crake COMPLETE

T - The Name of the Wind COMPLETE

Goal: 3
Completed: 3
Goal Completed!


Goal: 3
Completed:

[Gecko]

I can't sleep this summer, I can't work without nearly collapsing. I hate the heat. So all I can think about is moving to a cold place.
I like to spell out "South Pole" ;)

[Heather]

I love camping, but since I do not think I will have time with work and school to spell such a long word, I am going to go with

T

E

N

T

[Sharon]

Participants/progress so far:

Updated 8/25

Aislin 8/8 increased goal!COMPLETED
China ?
Diana S 0/8
Gecko 0/9
Heather 0/4
Jack 4/5
Jessica 0/4
Jodi 2/7
Kara 1/6
Lianne 4/4 COMPLETED
Sarah 3/3 COMPLETED
Sibyl 0/4
Sharon 4/5
Theresa 5/5 COMPLETED
Tiffany 3/5

[Aislinn]

eta: Since I'm flying through this series, I think I'll add BOAT to my challenge:
This sounds like fun - I think I'll do SAIL:

S Sticks & Stones by Roux and Urban completed 8/5

A Divide & Conquer by Abigail Roux and Madeleine Urban completed 8/9

I Fish & Chips by Roux and Urban completed 8/7

L Clear Water by Amy Lane completed 8/12

B Bonds of Earth by Chevalier completed 8/14

O Wool by Howey turned out to be short story, so adding Wool2 to this one, completed both 8/12

A Armed & Dangerous by Roux completed 8/11

T Stars & Stripes by Roux completed 8/19. Since this series made this challenge for me, decided to finish off the challenge with one more.

Completed challenge!.

[Jessica]

I spend most of my summer watching my son play baseball- but rather than spell an 8 letter word I'm going with G-A-M-E.

[Lianne]

I'm in!

0/4

H - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
E - Water for Elephants
A - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
T - Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman

[Theresa~OctoberLace]

I just joined the group, so I'm in for this challenge! I chose LAKES 5/5 COMPLETED

Monthly Challenges: August 2013
August Summer Spell Out Challenge

L - The Lady of the Rivers Finished listening to the audiobook 8/4/13
A - Alice in WonderlandListened to Jim Dale's wonderful reading on 8/9/13
K - The Kingmaker's Daughter Finished 8/9/13
E - Emma Finished 8/17/13
S - The Shadowy Horses Finished 8/18/13

[Tiffany-Rae]

COMPLETED
*Slight change: Replaced Tesla.*


I don't usually do challenges because I get distracted and forget about them but I like this one and will try it.
I chose SUNNY

S Safe Haven Very good book.
U Gathering Blue Hard to get into but I enjoyed it after the beginning.
N Naughty Neighbor Easy read and good.
N Day They Came to Arrest the Book I enjoyed this book. It touched on very controversial topics in a very low level so anyone can understand them.
Y Pay It Forward I have seen the movie so I knew what to expect but this was the first time I read the book and it really moved me. I love it. It took less than 24 hours to read because I could not put it down.

Happy Reading!!!

[Diana S]

August Spell Out Challenge

Spell-out: Lemonade

L
E
M
O
N
A
D
E

Cool & Refreshing!

[Jack]

Sharon wrote: "August Spell Out Challenge
**I can lead if you want**
Here is what I plan to read - I have these books either checked out from the library or on my kindle ...
B
[bookcover:The Book of Mormon Girl: ..."

Are all books chosen for this challenge to be read in the month of August?

[Jack]

I'm originally from Jersey, so I choose the word, "SHORE"



S By Stuart Avery Stuart Avery Gold writes motivational books for people to be successful in their endeavors whether it be business or life in general. Ping: A Frog in Search of a New Pond is predictable and old hat. Maybe I am full of this genre from past readings but I am neither inspired nor entertained by this book. Downloaded Audiobook from Lee County Library DONE

H by Phyllis Schlafly and George Newmayr, Narrator: Dianna Doman Schlafly and Neumayr explain the rise to power and the ideological differences between the Far-Left Progressives, Barack Hussein Obama and those who support, pave, and administer that power; and the Judao-Christian ideology that defines the United States of America from its inception. No Higher Power reviews the history of the man, President Obama, and the personnel in the machine that has been operating for decades culminating in the last two presidential victories. The intricacy for the fundamental change promised by this Progressive regime may be understood by listening to the audio version, narrated by Dianna Doman, or reading the book. The authors research back up their claim that there is an Obama declaration of war on religious freedom, the books subtitle.

Much of the book is a review of events but much of it is, also, an education that enlightens one to the guiding principles behind the radical change Americans are now witnessing. This book renders reasons for the otherwise inexplicable actions of those in power.

I recommend this book for the eye-opening realization that power wields to control, not necessarily govern, the masses; and this determines whether or not one believes that the people hold any power, whatsoever, or are sheep, led by an elite Progressive machine which promotes the illusion of individuals having power. Audiobook downloaded from Lee County Library DONE

O by O Henry This collection includes: The Gift of the Magi, The Reformation of Calliope, One Thousand Dollars, The Pimienta Pancakes, The Badge of Policeman O’Roon, The Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen, Caught, The Whirligig of Life, Makes the Whole World Kin, The Cop and the Anthem, Memoirs of a Yellow Dog, The Last Leaf, A Newspaper Story, The Skylight Room, A Retrieved Reformation, The Rubaiyat of a Scotch Highball, The Passing of Black Eagle, The Green Door, Whistling Dick’s Christmas Stocking, The Furnished Room, Springtime á la Carte, and A Madison Square Arabian Night. Downloaded Recorded Book from local library
DONE

R by J.K. Rowling
I got through this book but I did not enjoy it. The depressing subject was not what I expected. I was neither enlightened nor entertained. Ordered Audio CD from Amazon DONE

E by John Eidsmoe I thoroughly enjoy John Eidsmoe's style in writing this book as he applies scripture to today's social problems. Without condemning anyone, John logically and intelligently states a case from an humanistic point of view and then a Biblical one. He backs his opinions with sound historical evidence and moral conviction. I quote and share a few of his comments:

“The framers were realists; they recognized that the best constitution in the world could be distorted and destroyed by men determined to do so.”

“Source of national strength. By providing leadership, guidance, restraint, security, and values, the family unit promotes the greatness of the nation. Should the family fail in these responsibilities, the nation will suffer as a result.”

“A graduate can be academically excellent but morally and spiritually bankrupt. We need to consider these dimensions in education as well.” Own DONE

[Sharon]

Jack wrote: "Sharon wrote: "August Spell Out Challenge
**I can lead if you want**
Here is what I plan to read - I have these books either checked out from the library or on my kindle ...
B
[bookcover:The Book o..."

Yes, they should all be read in the month of August as this is a monthly challenge

[Jack]

Wow, I better get started. I have 5 books I'm into already. I should be finished with a few of them soon.

[Jack]

Listening to The World of O Henry after downloading the book from Lee County Library.

[Jack]

Sharon wrote: "Participants/progress so far:

Updated 8/6

Aislin 0/4
Diana S 0/8
Gecko 0/9
Heather 0/4
Jack 5/5
Jessica 0/4
Jodi 1/7
Kara 0/6
Lianne 04
Sarah 0/3
Sibyl 0/4
Sharon 1/5
Theresa ..."

[China]

August Spell Out Challenge
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2013

We're at the tail end of summer! Spell out a word that makes you think about summer. Examples: SUN, BEACH, VACATION, etc. Whatever comes to mind for you!

For this challenge, you can use ANY letter in a book's title or any of the author's initials. Each book can only be used once.

[Jack]

Jack wrote: "I'm originally from Jersey, so I choose the word, "SHORE"

I changed the first book to an Audiobook. The first book for "S" I chose is a reference book and I would never finish the Challenge trying to read it cover to cover, The Greatest Words Ever Spoken, by Steven K. Scott. Instead, I listened to:

S By Stuart Avery Reading Downloaded from Lee County Library DONE

I also changed my second book for "H" because I have not received Harlan Ellison's Hornbook from Amazon, yet. Instead, I am listening to, No Higher Power:

H by Phyllis Schlafly and George Newmayr, Narrator: Dianna Doman Audiobook downloaded from Lee County Library DONE

[Kara]

First one completed!

I - Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, *****

[Theresa~OctoberLace]

Today I finished Emma, so I'm at 4 of 5 and will definitely be finishing my challenge.

[Theresa~OctoberLace]

I finished Shadowy Horses today, so I've completed this challenge!

[Sarah]

I've just updated message 6 with my books read. I've completed the challenge!

[Lianne]

I have completed 3/4

H - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
E - Water for Elephants
A - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
T - Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman

[Lianne]

And in the meantime I have finished The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and thereby completed my challenge!

4/4

H - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
E - Water for Elephants
A - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
T - Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman

[Sharon]

Participants/progress so far: The month is almost over!

Updated 9/2 - let me know if I missed you

Aislin 8/8 increased goal!COMPLETED
China ?
Diana S 0/8
Gecko 0/9
Heather 0/4
Jack 5/5 COMPLETED
Jessica 0/4
Jodi 7/7 COMPLETED
Kara 1/6
Lianne 4/4 COMPLETED
Sarah 3/3 COMPLETED
Sibyl 4/4 COMPLETED
Sharon 5/5 COMPLETED
Theresa 5/5 COMPLETED
Tiffany 5/5 COMPLETED

[Jodi]

I am actually 6/7. I always just update my original post. Sorry, I know that is probably harder to follow.

[Tiffany-Rae]

I completed mine. So pumped that I made it through a challenge like this with 5 books too. Glad I did it. I am rocking my way through the books I own.

[Sharon]

Jodi wrote: "I am actually 6/7. I always just update my original post. Sorry, I know that is probably harder to follow."

No worries, I think I wasn't sure if those were the books you were planning to read or had read all ready. One more to go!

[Jodi]

Thanks Sharon! I finished my last book last night! I stayed up so late to read it.

[SibylM]

Done! Barely!

H - After Visiting Friends: A Son's Story by Michael Hainey
E - Compromised by Ethan Stone
A- The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking
T - The Secret Agent: In Search of America's Greatest World War II Spy by Stephan Talty

[Jack]

Finished the Challenge on 8/31/13.