August Challenge - Reduce that TBR!!!

[PattyMacDotComma]

Brenda wrote: "It's not cheating as in the criteria it says: see how many you can complete before month's end

What it means is to read as many as you can, following the criteria and only from your TBR:)"

Whew! Am sorting - will post a list tomorrow of five books, I think, each covering 2 criteria.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Pat wrote: "Brenda wrote: "It's not cheating as in the criteria it says: see how many you can complete before month's end

What it means is to read as many as you can, following the criteria and only from your..."

One book only per category Pat!

[Ace]

S.K.Fischer wrote: "Good timing. This weekend made the decision to start reading my TBR list in earnest. 3 on the go and feeling good but then added another 4 so one step forward and 2 back. Hope to achieve as many of..."

Hey hey S.K. I keep doing the same!!

[Eliza]

Probably won't get to them all (school ugh), but I'll give it a shot! :)

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Dorothy Must Die
2) A book recommended by a GR friend - Dont have one!
3) A book from your favourite genre - The Fellowship of the Ring
4) A book with over 400 pages - The Name of the Wind
5) A book by an author new to you - Those Who Come After
6) The book you want to read the most - The Chronicles of Narnia
7) A book by a male author - The Infinite Sea
8) A book by one of your favourite authors - The Cuckoo's Calling
9) A book by a female author - Déjà Dead
10) A book with a cover you love - Talon

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Eliza wrote: "Probably won't get to them all (school ugh), but I'll give it a shot! :)

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Dorothy Must Die
2) A book recommended by a GR friend - ..."

Some really good books there Eliza and some long ones too! Enjoy them and just read as many as you can:)

[Tien]

Thanks, Brenda!

I'm reading my 2nd last book for the Winter challenge & have only read 1 book for the July challenge... can't wait to start another challenge ;p

1) The book that's been on your list the longest: Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan -Read 06/08
2) A book recommended by a GR friend: Judge & Jury by James Patterson -Read 27/08
3) A book from your favourite genre: A Curious Beginning (Veronica Speedwell Mystery #1) by Deanna Raybourn -Read 14/08
4) A book with over 400 pages: Evergreen Falls by Kimberley Freeman -Read 21/8
5) A book by an author new to you: The Drowning God by James Kendley -Read 12/08
6) The book you want to read the most: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld -Read 18/08
7) A book by a male author: Man Tiger:A Novel by Eka Kurniawan -Read 10/08
8) A book by one of your favourite authors: Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami -Read 08/13
9) A book by a female author: Baby Twins: Parents Needed by Teresa Carpenter -Read 14/08
10) A book with a cover you love: The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross -Read 21/08

COMPLETED on 27/08

[Anna]

is it alright if i go with the book that has been on the list the longest that isn't a re-read as i put some to read again back on my tbr...

[PattyMacDotComma]

Brenda wrote: "Pat wrote: "Brenda wrote: "It's not cheating as in the criteria it says: see how many you can complete before month's end

What it means is to read as many as you can, following the criteria and on..."

Brenda wrote: "Pat wrote: "Brenda wrote: "It's not cheating as in the criteria it says: see how many you can complete before month's end

What it means is to read as many as you can, following the criteria and on..."

Oh, you're a hard woman, Brenda!

I'll have to make a list of 10, I guess, and just see how I go. I guess it wouldn't be a "challenge" if it were easy, eh?

[Anna]

i swear i only just decided my july challenge books...goodness me the year is flying past.

1) The book that's been on your list the longest
You Don't Have to Say You Love Me by Sarra Manning
2) A book recommended by a GR friend
A Small Madness by Dianne Touchell
3) A book from your favourite genre
Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta
4) A book with over 400 pages
The Redemption of Althalus by David Eddings
5) A book by an author new to you
Evidence of Love by Elisabeth Rose
6) The book you want to read the most
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
7) A book by a male author
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
8) A book by one of your favourite authors
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
9) A book by a female author
Call Me Sasha by Geena Leigh
10) A book with a cover you love
The Library Book by Rebecca Gray

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Anna wrote: "is it alright if i go with the book that has been on the list the longest that isn't a re-read as i put some to read again back on my tbr..."

Yes that'll be fine:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Pat wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Pat wrote: "Brenda wrote: "It's not cheating as in the criteria it says: see how many you can complete before month's end

What it means is to read as many as you can, following the ..."

LOL! The challenge is to do the best you can Pat:)

[Anna]

Brenda wrote: "Anna wrote: "is it alright if i go with the book that has been on the list the longest that isn't a re-read as i put some to read again back on my tbr..."

Yes that'll be fine:)"

thanks.

[Anna]

quick someone recommend me a book for number 2? :)

[Sally906]

Anna wrote: "quick someone recommend me a book for number 2? :)"

You have A Small Madness by Dianne Touchell on your TBR shelf - was a 5 star read for me. Is an excellent read.

[Anna]

Sally906 wrote: "Anna wrote: "quick someone recommend me a book for number 2? :)"

You have A Small Madness by Dianne Touchell on your TBR shelf - was a 5 star read for me. Is an ex..."
excellent thanks :)

[Kadi]

1) The book that's been on your list the longest
I can't read that as it's still not been released but 2nd longest is A Lion Called Christian: The True Story of the Remarkable Bond Between Two Friends and a Lion

5) A book by an author new to you Koko

8) A book by one of your favourite authors 
Finders Keepers

[Kadi]

Zoey wrote: "Doubt I will get even half of these finished, but half the fun's in trying :)


1) The book that's been on your list the longest - R is for Ricochet by Sue Grafton
2) A b..."

Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love is 3rd on my tbr list. Hope it's good

[Melissa]

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - The Hobbit
2) A book recommended by a GR friend - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
3) A book from your favourite genre - The Infernal City
4) A book with over 400 pages - Velveteen
5) A book by an author new to you - Dracula
6) The book you want to read the most - Along Came a Spider
7) A book by a male author - Marley and Me
8) A book by one of your favourite authors - Exposed
9) A book by a female author - The Three Doors
10) A book with a cover you love - It's All About Treo

[Odette]

I have identified the first 5 and doubt if I will have time to ready anymore.

1) The book that's been on your list the longest: Elly GriffithsThe Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths
2) A book recommended by a GR friend: Hemlock by N.J. Layouni
3) A book from your favourite genre - Historical Fiction: The Serpent and the Pearl by Kate Quinn
4) A book with over 400 pages: The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons
5) A book by an author new to you: Wings of Fear by Helene Young
6) The book you want to read the most
7) A book by a male author
8) A book by one of your favourite authors
9) A book by a female author
10) A book with a cover you love

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Five's good Odette:)

[Jackmeister]

1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Heat Lightning by John Sandford
2) A book recommended by a GR friend - the only GR friend rec that I have on hand is The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
3) A book from your favourite genre - The Cold Nowhere by Brian Freeman (mystery)
4) A book with over 400 pages - Curve Day by L.R. Currell
5) A book by an author new to you - Crooked Man by Tony Dunbar
6) The book you want to read the most - Black House by Stephen King and Peter Straub
7) A book by a male author - Caribbean Fire by Rick Murcer
8) A book by one of your favourite authors - Joyland by Stephen King
9) A book by a female author - A More Perfect Union by J.A. Jance
10) A book with a cover you love - (who doesn't love a Lassie dog?)

[Sally906]

Jackmeister wrote: "1) The book that's been on your list the longest - Heat Lightning by John Sandford
2) A book recommended by a GR friend - the only GR friend rec that I have on hand is ..."

Wow you're going to read all 10? Good on you!

[Jackmeister]

Thanks Sally906, I'm going to try and read all 10, lol.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Nice list Jacki! Good luck:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Are you all excited to start this one? I know I am!!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Oh yes! They are all lined up:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have some to read while we're away - others are paper copies so will wait until we are home:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "I'm in despair. 10 books; can I do it?!!!"

Of course you can. Think positive:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

I'll be kicking off with:

9) A book by a female author --> The Secret Years by Barbara Hannay

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "RitaSkeeter wrote: "I'm in despair. 10 books; can I do it?!!!"

Of course you can. Think positive:)"

I'll give it my best anyway :)

I've a couple of books to finish off, but then ..."

That book sound so interesting. I think I shall have to try it.

[Carolyn]

Have made a start with my oldest tbr: W is for Wasted by Sue Grafton

[Lynxie]

I've just picked up The Bellamy Bird which was recommended by Jools :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Lynxie wrote: "I've just picked up The Bellamy Bird which was recommended by Jools :)"

Happy reading Lynxie :)

[Carolyn]

Lynxie wrote: "I've just picked up The Bellamy Bird which was recommended by Jools :)"

That's a good one to start with Lynxie!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lynxie wrote: "I've just picked up The Bellamy Bird which was recommended by Jools :)"

Enjoy! I did!!

[Noelene]

Finished my first one by a female author Long Time Coming. Only 3 stars not as good as the one I read for the July Thriller/ Mystery/ suspense challenge. This was pure romance.

[Zoey]

Freezing cold weekend meant lots of reading, so I have finished my 1st
Female Author - A Cotswold Killing by Rebecca Tope 5★ Great cosy mystery

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Finished my first for this challenge:

9) A book by a female author --> The Secret Years by Barbara Hannay ...... 5★s

Very much enjoyed this, and as usually happens after reading this sort of Historical Fiction I am now suffering withdrawal symptoms and pining for the characters that I have got to know so well!

Review to follow shortly...

[Renee V]

Renee wrote: "1) The book that's been on your list the longest
To Kill a Mockingbird
2) A book recommended by a GR friend
recommendations welcome
3) A book from your favourite genre
[book:The Midni..."

Had to remove my "wanted to read most book" as I got it in July and didn't wait...but added favourite genre which is urban fantasy (this week)...recommendations for choice 2 are welcome!

[Zoey]

Had to remove my "wanted to read most book" as I got it in July and didn't wait...but added favourite genre which is urban fantasy (this week)...recommendations for choice 2 are welcome!

Just checking what you have on your To-Read list. I would recommend Dissolution I loved it

[Renee V]

Zoey wrote: "Had to remove my "wanted to read most book" as I got it in July and didn't wait...but added favourite genre which is urban fantasy (this week)...recommendations for choice 2 are welcome!

Just che..."

I've put it on hold at the library, lets hope it comes in before the end of the month... but from my experiences with the one card network it will come the day after the challenge is finished!

[Catsalive]

5) new author TBR - When Wallflowers Die by Sandra West Prowell
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


7) male author TBR - Buried Lies by Conor Daly
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


9)female author TBR - Dancing in the Dark by Sharon Zukowski
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Stef]

I've read 2 so far 4 stars
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and 4 1/2 stars

review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I deserve bonus points for only reading Australian so far :P

I heartily recommend both but especially the Malouf

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have just started my first for this challenge - The Murderer's Daughter by Jonathan Kellerman - good so far!

[Lynxie]

I finished my first:

2) A book recommended by a GR friend: The Bellamy Bird by Clare Havens (rec'd by: Jools) ★★★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Anna]

starting with

5) A book by an author new to you
Evidence of Love by Elisabeth Rose


enjoying it so far :)

[MaryG2E]

My no 6: The book I wanted to read the most turned out to be a great disappointment, a rare DNF for me. Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen by Mary Norris 1★. At least I have the satisfaction now of clearing it from my TBR list.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sharon]

Am I to late to join in on this challenge? I honestly thought I had yes to this challenge, but apparently I didn't :(

[Lynxie]

I can't see why you couldn't join in Sharon :) There's lots of reading to be done this month! 10 books each... if we can manage it :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Of course it's not too late Sharon! The more the merrier:) Post your list when you have it sorted - I'd love to check it out:)