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I am going to go for Fan 4-6 Books on this challenge!6/6 Completed
Two of my Favourite Authors:
✔ 1.
✔ 2.
A Still Very New to Me Author who I have only read one previous book:
✔ 3.
New 2 U Authors:
✔ 4.
✔ 5.
✔ 6.
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FINISHED!! August 18, 2014
I'm in for August again, going to try for 5:Progress: 5/5
- Show your appreciation for a still very new to you author (one whom you've only read a book or two from) by reading another one of their books for this challenge.
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- Show your appreciation of new authors by reading a book by a "New 2 U" author who has been highly recommended to you by your family and/or friends and that you've never read a book by.
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Nothing but Reading ChallengesAugust Author Appreciation (triple A challenge) Reading Challenge
Duration: 8/1/2014 - 8/31/2014
Progress: 12 out of 12 (Fanatic; Read 11 - 12 Books)
Read 2 or more books from the following list. You may mix and match at your leisure.
- Show your appreciation for one or more of your favorite authors by reading one of their books:
Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher - ***** - 8/4/2014
The Book of Tomorrow by Cecelia Ahern - *** - 8/12/2014
- Show your appreciation for an author with a double identity (writes under more than one name/pseudonym) by reading a book under each of their known "identities".(For examples, check out our Double Identity (Author) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here )
- Show your appreciation for a still very new to you author (one whom you've only read a book or two from) by reading another one of their books for this challenge:
Self-Inflicted Wounds: Heartwarming Tales of Epic Humiliation by Aisha Tyler - ***** - 8/2/2014
The Neverending Story by Michael Ende - *** - 8/6/2014 - 396 Pages
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan - ***** - 8/7/2014
- Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books.
- Show your appreciation of authors who go the extra mile and do something extra (like include a recipe or short story at the back of the book or on their website) and read the book (and then make the recipe or read the short story).
- Show your appreciation of new authors by reading a book by a "New 2 U" author who has been highly recommended to you by your family and/or friends and that you've never read a book by
Fanning the Flames by Victoria Dahl - ***** - 8/5/2014
The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe - **** - 8/10/2014
The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown - **** - 8/15/2014
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde - **** - 8/20/2014
Big Girl Panties by Stephanie Evanovich - ***** - 8/21/2014 - 324 Pages
Tolstoy and the Purple Chair: My Year of Magical Reading by Nina Sankovitch - *** - 8/25/2014 - 241 Pages
Of Poseidon by Anna Banks - *** - 8/27/2014 - 324 Pages
- Show your appreciation of authors who team up to write a book or series by reading one of their collaborations (anthologies don't count). For examples, check out the Goodreads Listopia for Author Collaborations (Dynamic Duos) at: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/31... (If you like this option, check out our The Dynamic Duos (Authors) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here)
Duration: AugustLevel- Devotee ; Read 9 - 10 Books
1 - Favourite authors ----
2 - Double identity ----
3 - Very new to you author ----
4 - More genres ----
5 - Authors who go the extra mile ----
6 - "New 2 U" ---- Deborah Harkness ----
7 - Authors who team up ---- Ilona Andrews ---- Magic Breaks
6/7
Welcome to the challenge Gianna, Marla, Cecily, Sarenna, Suzanne and Rachael!
Love this!August Author Appreciation (triple A challenge) Reading Challenge
Duration: 8/1/2014 - 8/31/2014
Level: Devotee (9-10 books)
- Show your appreciation for one or more of your favorite authors by reading one of their books.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman ***** - 8/4/2014
- Show your appreciation for an author with a double identity (writes under more than one name/pseudonym) by reading a book under each of their known "identities".
Stephen King - The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, #1) **** - 8/25/2014
Richard Bachman - The Long Walk **** - 8/15/2014
- Show your appreciation for a still very new to you author (one whom you've only read a book or two from) by reading another one of their books for this challenge.
The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers **** - 8/23/2014
- Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books.
Life After Life by Kate Atkinson **** - 8/29/2014 (New genres - Fantasy,Historical Fiction, old genre - Mystery)
- Show your appreciation of authors who go the extra mile and do something extra (like include a recipe or short story at the back of the book or on their website) and read the book (and then make the recipe or read the short story).
Hexed (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #2) by Kevin Hearne ***** - 8/9/2014 (short story (Clan Rathskeller), Google maps, tattoo designs, pronunciation guide on the website
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg **** -8/12/2014 (recipe Chicken & Dumplings)
- Show your appreciation of new authors by reading a book by a "New 2 U" author who has been highly recommended to you by your family and/or friends and that you've never read a book by.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern ***** - 8/20/2014
- Show your appreciation of authors who team up to write a book or series by reading one of their collaborations (anthologies don't count).
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn, David Levithan **** - 8/16/2014
Duration:8/1/2014 - 8/31/2014Level: Devotee, 10/10
- Show your appreciation for one or more of your favorite authors by reading one of their books.
Dark Skye by Kresley Cole
Legion by Brandon Sanderson
- Show your appreciation for an author with a double identity (writes under more than one name/pseudonym) by reading a book under each of their known "identities".
Reunion in Death by JD Robb/Nora Roberts
Purity in Death by JD Robb/Nora Roberts
- Show your appreciation for a still very new to you author (one whom you've only read a book or two from) by reading another one of their books for this challenge.
Froi of the Exiles by Melissa Marchett
A Dangerous Stage by Camy Tang
- Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books.
Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut
- Show your appreciation of authors who go the extra mile and do something extra (like include a recipe or short story at the back of the book or on their website) and read the book (and then make the recipe or read the short story).
- Show your appreciation of new authors by reading a book by a "New 2 U" author who has been highly recommended to you by your family and/or friends and that you've never read a book by.
Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan
12.21 by Dustin Thomason
- Show your appreciation of authors who team up to write a book or series by reading one of their collaborations (anthologies don't count).
Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer
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Welcome to the challenge Elena and Selinea!
I'd like to sign up for Enthusiast .
I just read ( last week ) Summer House with Swimming Pool
and now would like to read The Dinner
also by the same author .
I was just recommended a book The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair: A Novel
( not sure this is the link to the right edition )
I just started it a couple days ago and it is REALLY good .
Both authors above are new to me before this .
Not sure yet if I'll get to a 3rd one but I'll at least get these 2 completed .
I just read ( last week ) Summer House with Swimming Pool
and now would like to read The Dinner
also by the same author .
I was just recommended a book The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair: A Novel
( not sure this is the link to the right edition )
I just started it a couple days ago and it is REALLY good .
Both authors above are new to me before this .
Not sure yet if I'll get to a 3rd one but I'll at least get these 2 completed .
August Author AppreciationDuration: 8/10/14 - 8/22/14
Completed: 14/14
Favourite Author:
4* 8/12
3* 8/13Double Identity:
3* 8/17
3* 8/15New Author:
4* 8/21
3* 8/12Favorite Author/New Genre:
3* 8/14
4* 8/14Extra Mile:
4* 8/20
3* 8/21New 2 You Author:
4*8/18
3* 8/18Dynamic Duos:
3* 8/22
4* 8/21
Finished the challenge! Edited message 63 :)
Whoa Abbie...... Didn't you just start. ...... Awesome!
I get excited when I join challenges :) Can't wait for next month's challenges.
6- Show your appreciation for one or more of your favorite authors by reading one of their books.
8/12/18
8/14/18- Show your appreciation for an author with a double identity (writes under more than one name/pseudonym) by reading a book under each of their known "identities".(For examples, check out our Double Identity (Author) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here )
- Show your appreciation for a still very new to you author (one whom you've only read a book or two from) by reading another one of their books for this challenge.
8/5/18
8/10/18- Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books.
- Show your appreciation of authors who go the extra mile and do something extra (like include a recipe or short story at the back of the book or on their website) and read the book (and then make the recipe or read the short story).
- Show your appreciation of new authors by reading a book by a "New 2 U" author who has been highly recommended to you by your family and/or friends and that you've never read a book by. (If this option interests you, check out our New 2 U challenge by Clicking Here )
8/7/18
8/10/18- Show your appreciation of authors who team up to write a book or series by reading one of their collaborations (anthologies don't count).
Read 2 or more books from the following list. You may mix and match at your leisure. - Show your appreciation for one or more of your favorite authors by reading one of their books.
Read Aug 11
Read Aug 13- Show your appreciation for an author with a double identity (writes under more than one name/pseudonym) by reading a book under each of their known "identities".(For examples, check out our Double Identity (Author) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here )
Read Aug 6
Read Aug 8- Show your appreciation for a still very new to you author (one whom you've only read a book or two from) by reading another one of their books for this challenge.
Read Aug 10 
Read Aug 14- Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books.
Read Aug 4 - Show your appreciation of authors who go the extra mile and do something extra (like include a recipe or short story at the back of the book or on their website) and read the book (and then make the recipe or read the short story).
- Show your appreciation of new authors by reading a book by a "New 2 U" author who has been highly recommended to you by your family and/or friends and that you've never read a book by. (If this option interests you, check out our New 2 U challenge by Clicking Here )
Read Aug 2 
Read August 3 
Read Aug 3- Show your appreciation of authors who team up to write a book or series by reading one of their collaborations (anthologies don't count). For examples, check out the Goodreads Listopia for Author Collaborations (Dynamic Duos) at: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/31... (If you like this option, check out our The Dynamic Duos (Authors) Reading Challenge by Clicking Here )
Read Aug 15
August: Author Appreciation
August 2019
My Author Appreciation Challenge (msg 74)
Level ~ World's Biggest Fan 14 of 14 Complete
✔ Show your appreciation for one or more of your favorite authors by reading one of their books
🔹Now That You Mention It ~ Kristan Higgins ~ 08.23 ★★★★
🔹Vengeance ~ Rebecca Zanetti ~ 08.09 ★★★★
🔹Light After Dark ~ Marie Force ~ 08.28 ★★★★
✔ Show your appreciation for an author with a double identity (writes under more than one name/pseudonym) by reading a book under each of their known "identities"
🔹Celebrity in Death ~ J.D. Robb ~ 08.23 ★★★★
🔹Rebellion ~ Nora Roberts ~ 08.25 ★★★★
✔ Show your appreciation for a still very new to you author (one whom you've only read a book or two from) by reading another one of their books for this challenge
🔹The Duet ~ R.S Grey ~ 08.29 ★★★★
🔹Out of Focus ~ Nancy Naigle ~ 08.08 ★★★★
🔹Sense and Sensibility ~ Jane Austen ~ 08.06 ★★★
✔ Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books
🔹First Rapture ~ Alexandra Ivy ~ 08.31 ★★★
✔ Show your appreciation of authors who go the extra mile and do something extra (like include a recipe or short story at the back of the book or on their website) and read the book
🔹Beneath the Secrets ~ Lisa Renee Jones ~ 08.10 ★★★★
✔ Show your appreciation of new authors by reading a book by a "New 2 U" author who has been highly recommended to you by your family and/or friends and that you've never read a book by
🔹Accidental Tryst ~ Natasha Boyd ~ 08.31 ★★★★
🔹Let's Get Textual ~ Teagan Hunter ~ 08.05 ★★★★★
✔ Show your appreciation of authors who team up to write a book or series by reading one of their collaborations
🔹Magic Triumphs ~ Ilona Andrews ~ 08.04 ★★★★★
🔹Protecting His Best Friend's Sister ~ Noelle Adams & Samantha Chase ~ 08.12 ★★★
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August Author AppreciationDuration: 8/1/19 - 8/31/19
Level: Fan (4-6 books)
Progress: 7 of 5
Favourite Author:
Show your appreciation for one or more of your favorite authors by reading one of their books
Harlan Coben's Gone for Good (8/14/19) ~ audiobook
Lara Adrian's Ashes of Midnight (8/10/19)
Double Identity:
Show your appreciation for an author with a double identity (writes under more than one name/pseudonym) by reading a book under each of their known "identities".
(view spoiler)
New Author:
Show your appreciation for a still very new to you author (one whom you've only read a book or two from) by reading another one of their books for this challenge.
Jessica Day George's Dragon Slippers (8/5/19)
Alan Bradley's The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag (8/27/19)
Favorite Author/New Genre:
Show your appreciation for an author you love who has branched out into one or more genres that you haven't tried yet, and read at least one of those books.
Extra Mile:
Show your appreciation of authors who go the extra mile and do something extra (like include a recipe or short story at the back of the book or on their website) and read the book (and then make the recipe or read the short story).
The Killing by Robert Muchamore (8/28/19) ~ CHERUB #4
and Kerry's First Mission by Robert Muchamore (8/28/19) ~ CHERUB #1.5
New 2 You Author:
Show your appreciation of new authors by reading a book by a "New 2 U" author who has been highly recommended to you by your family and/or friends and that you've never read a book by.
Carol Rifka Brunt's Tell the Wolves I'm Home (8/14/19)
Suzanne Enoch's Flirting With Danger (8/22/19)
Dynamic Duos:
Show your appreciation of authors who team up to write a book or series by reading one of their collaborations (anthologies don't count).
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Finally updating my post - all done!Original post: My Author Appreciation Challenge (msg 74)
Level ~ World's Biggest Fan 14 of 14 Complete
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Books mentioned in this topic
Vengeance (other topics)Now That You Mention It (other topics)
Ashes of Midnight (other topics)
Dragon Slippers (other topics)
Gone for Good (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Brian Joyce (other topics)Ridley Pearson (other topics)
Meg Gardiner (other topics)
Nina Sankovitch (other topics)
Anna Banks (other topics)
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Duration: 8/1/14 - 8/31/14
Level: Enthusiast (2-3 Books) or maybe Fan (4-6 books)
Progress: 12 of 3
Completed: 3 books by 8/7/14
I couldn't resist the alliteration, but I wish this was a two or three month challenge.
Favourite Author:
Julia Quinn's The Viscount Who Loved Me (8/10/14)
James Patterson's The Thomas Berryman Number (8/20/14)
Ridley Pearson's In Harm's Way (8/23/14)
Double Identity:
New Author:
Linda Urban's Cooked Kind of Perfect (8/12/14)
Brian Joyce's B-Sides Diaries (8/29/14)
Favorite Author/New Genre:
Extra Mile:
New 2 You Author:
Vrinda Pendred's Mythos (8/3/14)
Christine Manzari's Deviation (8/4/14)
Zoya Tessi's Perfect Opposite (8/7/14)
Ellen Raskin's The Westing Game (8/9/14)
Lisa Scottoline's Keep Quiet (8/13/14)
Meg Gardiner's Shadow Tracer (8/29/14)
Dynamic Duos:
Michael Spradlin & Roland Smith's The Alamo (8/16/14)