BOOK it to the finish line! August

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

The Palio di Siena is a horse race that is held twice a year, on July 2 and August 16, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and riders represent ten of the seventeen districts of the city.



Each of the seventeen districts of the city is named after an animal or symbol:
Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically or reinvents themself
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) - read a book with a character that is very tall
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a prickly [bad tempered or irritable] character
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves (idiom - causes difficulty)
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story
Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover
Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads

In the Palio de Siena, the jockey must ride his horse three times around the Piazza del Campo.
For this challenge, you must ride at least three horses to finish the race.
Books must be 200 pages or more. Re-reads are okay. Don't forget to rate and date your book.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Here's a cartoon that I found about the Palio di Siena.

Can anyone translate?




My son took two years of high school French and spoke Spanish while serving a mission for our Church for two years. His somewhat unreliable translation is:

The new Palio di Siena horse race
Jockey 1: Why not start now?
Jockey 2: He's the porcupine jockey. He hasn't decided to mount yet.

[Taya:)]

Bruco (Caterpillar) - Crossroads 8/1
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - Against the Grain 8/5
Lupa (She-Wolf) - Just Act Normal 8/7
Tartuca (Tortoise) - Breaking 8/11
Leocorno (Unicorn) - Gadarene 8/13

[❀~Amy~❀]

August BOOK it to the Finish Line

3/3

Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco (Caterpillar) - Crossroads ~ 8/4/15 ~ ★★★★★
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) - Grif's Toy (MC Wes is 6'4") ~ 8/5/15 ~ ★★★1/2

Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - Prickly Business ~ 8/3/15 ~ ★★★★★
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves (idiom - causes difficulty)
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story
Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover
Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads

[Jenne]

Lanelle I think Stella is from Italy, if I remember right.

[VampAmber]

Oh, now this one sounds really fun. ^_^

Book It To The Finish Line! Challenge - August

Duration: 8/1/15-8/31/15
Progress: 3/3 (completed)

Each of the seventeen districts of the city is named after an animal or symbol:
Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically or reinvents themself
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) - read a book with a character that is very tall
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a prickly [bad tempered or irritable] character - Epic Fail finished 8/10/15
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves (idiom - causes difficulty)
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story - Special Offers finished 8/8/15
Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover
Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads Look-Alike Lawman finished 8/11/15

[Book Concierge]

Book it to the Finish Line - Palio de Siena
Begins: 01Aug15 / Ends: 31Aug15


Must ride at least "3 horses"

8 books read / horses ridden
13/17 districts


Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically or reinvents himself - Sacred Hunger ✔ – 13Aug15
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual - The Ghost Bride ✔ – 25Aug15
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character - Uncle Steve in The Ocean in the Closet ✔ - 29Aug15
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story - The Ghost Bride ✔ – 25Aug15
Giraffa (Giraffe) - a character that is very tall - President James Garfield in Destiny of the Republic ✔ – 20Aug15
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a bad tempered character - Under the Banner of Heaven ✔ – 07Aug15
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy - The Ghost Bride ✔ – 25Aug15
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore - Sacred Hunger ✔ – 13Aug15
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps - The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon ✔ – 27Aug15
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves - Longest Ride ✔ – 04Aug15
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story
Selva (Forest) - tree on cover - ✔ – 13Aug15
Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide - Sacred Hunger ✔ – 13Aug15
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads - Longest Ride ✔ – 04Aug15

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[Lanelle, Production Chief]

VampAmber wrote: "Oh, now this one sounds really fun. ^_^
"

It's an easy race this month :)

[VampAmber]

Lanelle wrote: "VampAmber wrote: "Oh, now this one sounds really fun. ^_^
"

It's an easy race this month :)"

Gonna seem like a piece of cake compared to the six from this month. ^_^

[Debbie]

Each of the seventeen districts of the city is named after an animal or symbol:
Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover Up Island by Anne Rivers Siddons 8/6/15
Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically or reinvents themself
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character Morality for Beautiful Girls by Alexander McCall Smith 8/21/15
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) - read a book with a character that is very tall
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a prickly [bad tempered or irritable] characterMurder With Peacocks by Donna Andrews 8/15/15
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves (idiom - causes difficulty)
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story
Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover
Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide Murder Hooks a Mermaid by Christy Fifield 8/22/15
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a skyscraper on the cover I Still Dream About You by Fannie Flagg 8/11/15
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads Birdmen: The Wright Brothers, Glenn Curtiss, and the Battle to Control the Skies by Lawrence Goldstone 8/28/15

[Brianna]

Book it to the Finish Line - Palio de Siena

Must ride at least "3 horses"

3 books read / horses ridden
3/17 districts


Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco (Caterpillar) - 4 Weeks to Live by Don McGraw - Finished 08.02.15 ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual
Civetta (Little Owl) - The House Girl by Tara Conklin - Finished 08.01.15 ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) - read a book with a character that is very tall
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a prickly [bad tempered or irritable] character
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Nicchio (Seashell) - We Were Liars by E. Lockhart - Finished 08.03.15 ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves (idiom - causes difficulty)
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story
Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover
Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads

[Alana]

BOOK it to the finish line! August
Duration : August 1 to August 31
Completed: 8/17

Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco (Caterpillar) ~ Rogue 8/24/15
Chiocciola (Snail) ~ Burn 8/7/15
Civetta (Little Owl) ~ The Ersatz Elevator 8/20/15
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) ~ Manwhore +1 8/30/15
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a prickly [bad tempered or irritable] character
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore
Oca (Goose) ~ You Belong to Me and Other True Crime Cases 8/1/15
Onda (Wave) ~ The Mummy 8/10/15
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story
Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover
Tartuca (Tortoise) ~ Out of the Shadows 8/11/15
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) ~ The Mysterious Affair at Styles 8/31/15

[Diana S]

BOOK it to the finish line! August
Books Read: 0/17

Each of the seventeen districts of the city is named after an animal or symbol:
Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically or reinvents themself
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) - read a book with a character that is very tall
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a prickly [bad tempered or irritable] character
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves (idiom - causes difficulty)
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story
Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover
Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads

[[deleted user]]

Book it to the Finish Line - Palio de Siena
Duration: August 1-31
Completed: 9/3+

Each of the seventeen districts of the city is named after an animal or symbol:
Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically or reinvents themselves
The Cider House Rules (8/27/15)
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) - read a book with a character that is very tall
'Salem's Lot (8/31/15)
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a prickly [bad tempered or irritable] character
Incubus Dreams (8/2/15)
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy
Goddess Interrupted (8/9/15)
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Danse Macabre (8/31/15)
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves (idiom - causes difficulty)
The Winner's Curse (8/7/15)
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story
Truly, Madly (8/28/15)
Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover
Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide
The Fellowship of the Ring (8/18/15)
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads
Micah (8/16/15)

In the Palio de Siena, the jockey must ride his horse three times around the Piazza del Campo.
For this challenge, you must ride at least three horses to finish the race.
Books must be 200 pages or more. Re-reads are okay. Don't forget to rate and date your book.

[Kelsey]

Book it to the Finish Line - Palio de Siena
Duration: August 1-31
Completed: 4/3

Each of the seventeen districts of the city is named after an animal or symbol:
Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically or reinvents themself
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) - read a book with a character that is very tall
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a prickly [bad tempered or irritable] character
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
~ Unjustified Claims ~ 8.13, 4 Stars
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves (idiom - causes difficulty)
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story
Change of Heart ~8.20, 5 Stars
Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover
~ In the Middle of Somewhere ~ 8.12, 3.5 Stars
Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads
~ Special Forces ~ 8.8, 5 Stars
In the Palio de Siena, the jockey must ride his horse three times around the Piazza del Campo.
For this challenge, you must ride at least three horses to finish the race.
Books must be 200 pages or more. Re-reads are okay. Don't forget to rate and date your book.

[Brianna]

This sounds like fun!
Duration: August 1-31
Completed: 0/3

Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically or reinvents themselves - Paper Towns (Currently Reading)

Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy - The Bar Code Tattoo (Currently Reading)

Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book - Bitten

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

Book it to the Finish Line - Palio de Siena
Begins: 01Aug15 / Ends: 31Aug15


Must ride at least "3 horses"
Completed: 5


Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically or reinvents themself
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual Misfit 8/5/15
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) - read a book with a character that is very tall Holmes on the Range 8/3/15
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a prickly [bad tempered or irritable] character Mail Order Mayhem 8/19/15
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
(Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore Right from the Gecko 8/26/15
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves (idiom - causes difficulty) Scarlet 8/2/15
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story
Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover
Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads

[Paula]

Book it to the Finish Line - Palio de Siena
Duration: August 1-31
Completed: 9

Each of the seventeen districts of the city is named after an animal or symbol:
Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically or reinvents themself-The Lost Wife, 4/5, 8/26/15
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual-The Favored Queen, 3/5, 8/9/15
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) - read a book with a character that is very tall- Sign of the Crescent, 4 1/2 out of 5, 8/6/15
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a prickly [bad tempered or irritable] character-Abe Gilman's Ending, 3/5, 8/12/15
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy- Cinder, 5/5, 8/11/15
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves (idiom - causes difficulty)-The Girl in the Park, 3/5, 8/27/15
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story- The Floating Island, 4/5, 8/15/15
Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover
Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide-The Dolocher, 3/5, 8/15
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads-The Lost Girls, 2/5, 8/18

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

I'm in.
Duration: August 1-31
Horses run: 3

Each of the seventeen districts of the city is named after an animal or symbol:
Aquila - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco - read a book where someone changes dramatically Beauty and the Beast 8/2/15 ***
Chiocciola - read a book where someone eats something unusual
Civetta - read a book with a wise character
Drago - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa - read a book with a character that is very tall
Istrice - read a book with a prickly character Breaking Dawn 8/5/15 *** (Leah)
Leocorno - read a fantasy
Lupa - read a werewolf book
Nicchio - read a book set by the seashore Summer in Eclipse Bay 8/3/15 ***
Oca - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Onda - read a book with a character that makes waves
Pantera - read a book with a cat in the story
Selva - read a book with a tree on the cover
Tartuca - read a book where someone has to hide
Torre - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone - read a book where two characters butt heads

[Christine]

Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically or reinvents themself Ready Player One
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) - read a book with a character that is very tall
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a prickly [bad tempered or irritable] character Devoured
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves (idiom - causes difficulty)
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story
Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover
Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide Insanity
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads

[❀~Amy~❀]

I'm done!!

3/3

Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco (Caterpillar) - Crossroads ~ 8/4/15 ~ ★★★★★
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) - Grif's Toy (MC Wes is 6'4") ~ 8/5/15 ~ ★★★1/2
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - Prickly Business ~ 8/3/15 ~ ★★★★★
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves (idiom - causes difficulty)
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story
Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover
Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads

[Marla]

Book it to the Finish Line - Palio de Siena
Duration: 8/1/15 - 8/31/15
Progress: 8 of 3
Completed: 8/22/15

The Palio di Siena is a horse race that is held twice a year, on July 2 and August 16, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and riders represent ten of the seventeen districts of the city.

Each of the seventeen districts of the city is named after an animal or symbol:
Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically or reinvents themself
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) - read a book with a character that is very tall
Fade Away by Harlan Coben (8/31/15) ★★★
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a prickly [bad tempered or irritable] character
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Forever by Maggie Stiefvater (8/24/15) ★★★
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore
Mad Mouse by Chris Grabenstein (8/30/15) ★★★
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Jake Understood by Penelope Ward (8/30/15) ★★★
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves (idiom - causes difficulty)
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story
The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa (8/22/15) - Grimalkin ★★★
Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover
Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide
The Doomsday Box by Herbie Brennan (8/23/15) - from KGB ★★★
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke (8/19/15) - castle ★★
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads
Pure by Jennifer Armentrout (8/7/15) - Aiden & Seth ★★★

In the Palio de Siena, the jockey must ride his horse three times around the Piazza del Campo.
For this challenge, you must ride at least three horses to finish the race.
Books must be 200 pages or more. Re-reads are okay. Don't forget to rate and date your book.

[Kim]

8/1/15 - 8/31/15

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

Books Read - 15

1. Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover - All the Bright Places - 8/11/15
2. Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically - Before I Fall - 8/5/15
3. Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual - Uglies - 8/21/15
4. Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character - Bright Side - 8/3/15
5. Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story - Every Last Breath - 8/26/15
6. Giraffa (Giraffe) - read a book with a character that is very tall - Fall from India Place - 8/17/18
7. Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a prickly character - The Running Dream - 8/2/15
8. Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy - Emerald Green - 8/6/15
9. Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book - Paranormalcy - 8/1/15
10. Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore - Of Triton - 8/8/15
11. Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
12. Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves - The Postcard Killers - 8/9/15
13. Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story - Wicked Appetite - 8/15/15
14. Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover - Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea - 8/19/15
15. Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide - Kill Me If You Can - 8/1/15
16. Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
17. Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads - Toys - 8/7/15

[LaurLa]

Late posting for the challenge, but it's been that kind of month... but I'm still reading!!!


Book it Challenge - August 2015
The Palio di Siena horse race

2 of 3

✔Giraffa (Giraffe): Return to You - Kate Perry - side character called Lurch due to his extreme height - 08.01 ★★★
◘ Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram): Truce - R.L. Mathewson - MCs start out as enemies
✔Torre (Tower): It Must Be Your Love - Bella Andre Seattle - sky-line showing the Spaceneedle - 08.04 ★★★★

[Suzanne]

The Challenge Factory
BOOK it to the finish line! August
Duration: 8/1/2015 - 8/31/2015

In the Palio de Siena, the jockey must ride his horse three times around the Piazza del Campo.
For this challenge, you must ride at least three horses to finish the race.
Books must be 200 pages or more. Re-reads are okay. Don't forget to rate and date your book.

Progress: 3 out of 3

Each of the seventeen districts of the city is named after an animal or symbol:

Aquila (Eagle) - Read a book with a bird on the cover
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater - *** - 8/6/2015 - 416 Pages

Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically or reinvents themself
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) - read a book with a character that is very tall
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a prickly [bad tempered or irritable] character
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves (idiom - causes difficulty)

Pantera (Panther) - Read a book with a cat in the story
I'm Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship: Hilarious, Heartwarming Tales About Man's Best Friend from America's Favorite Humorists by Wade Rouse - **** - 8/7/2015 - 272 Pages

Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover

Tartuca (Tortoise) - Read a book where someone has to hide
Untraceable by Laura Griffin - **** - 8/9/2015 - 374 Pages

Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads

[Joann]

I'm brand new to the group and decided since this only requires 3 reads, it's a good one to start with.

4 completed


Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically or reinvents themself
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) - read a book with a character that is very tall
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a prickly [bad tempered or irritable] character
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy - Tom's Midnight Garden 8/26 ***
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves (idiom - causes difficulty) Go Set a Watchman 8/23 **
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story
Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover
Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide - The Nightingale 8/17 *****
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads Sideways - The Sideways Series Book 1 8/25 ***

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Welcome to The Challenge Factory, Joann. I hope you have fun here.

BOOK it to the finish line! challenges usually only requires 3 or 4 books to complete, although sometimes you have to be creative. Next month's race will take place among France's famous vineyards.

[Jonquil]

August
DONE

Aquila (Eagle) - a bird on the cover 8/9 ★★

Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically or reinvents themself
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) - read a book with a character that is very tall
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a prickly [bad tempered or irritable] character
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy Mathilda, SuperWitch 8/20 ★★
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore A Timely Vision 8/18 ★★★★
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves Bound by Flames 8/26 ★★★★★
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story Tailing a Tabby 8/22 ★★★
Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover 8/24 ★★★

Tartuca (Tortoise) - someone has to hide Exposed 8/23 ★★★
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads Death on Eat Street 8/26 ★★★★★

[LaurLa]

FINISHED!!!


Book it Challenge - August 2015
The Palio di Siena horse race

3 of 3

✔Giraffa (Giraffe): Return to You - Kate Perry - side character called Lurch due to his extreme height - 08.01 ★★★
✔Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram): Truce - R.L. Mathewson - MCs start out as enemies - 08.14 ★★★★
✔Torre (Tower): It Must Be Your Love - Bella Andre Seattle - sky-line showing the Spaceneedle - 08.04 ★★★★

[Book Concierge]

Update Message # 8 - Forgot to post that I Completed the challenge - 29Aug15


Book it to the Finish Line - Palio de Siena
Begins: 01Aug15 / Ends: 31Aug15


Must ride at least "3 horses"

8 books read / horses ridden
13/17 districts


Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically or reinvents himself - Sacred Hunger ✔ – 13Aug15
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual - The Ghost Bride ✔ – 25Aug15
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character - Uncle Steve in The Ocean in the Closet ✔ - 29Aug15
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story - The Ghost Bride ✔ – 25Aug15
Giraffa (Giraffe) - a character that is very tall - President James Garfield in Destiny of the Republic ✔ – 20Aug15
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a bad tempered character - Under the Banner of Heaven ✔ – 07Aug15
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy - The Ghost Bride ✔ – 25Aug15
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore - Sacred Hunger ✔ – 13Aug15
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps - The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon ✔ – 27Aug15
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves - Longest Ride ✔ – 04Aug15
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story
Selva (Forest) - tree on cover - ✔ – 13Aug15
Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide - Sacred Hunger ✔ – 13Aug15
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads - Longest Ride ✔ – 04Aug15

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