Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge - June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016

[MyzanM]

Updated message #41:
MyzanM wrote: "My first goal was bronze, but I reached that rather quick and upgraded to gold. Now I'm well past that so I'm upgrading again to World Record Holder..."

I think I can manage to squeeze in thre more books by September 14.

[Fran, Moderator]

Going for the Bronze Medal - 10 books

3/10 Read

1. Green: Read a book that is set primarily outdoors or includes animals in the storyline -Girls Just Wanna Have Fun 6/20
2. Blue: Blue cover- You Know Me Well 7/3
3. Red: Red cover- Spencer Cohen, Book One 7/4

[JoAnne]

FINISHED
Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
June 15, 2016-July 13, 2016

World Record Holder: 25/25 books
Bonus: 6

The Games

Summer: Read a book that takes place in the summer
Batter Up Robyn Neeley 6/20/16

Winter: Read a book that takes place in the winter
Ain't She Sweet Marie Force 6/19/16

Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability (physical or mental), or other physical defect (scars, injury, etc.) Hollie starts the book off with a bout of food poisoning, a bird attacks her and she falls and hurts her wrist and hand. Her fiance has scars and a wounded shoulder.
Hollie Porter Builds a Raft Eliza Gordon 6/21/16

Youth Games: Read a book in which a child figures prominently in the storyline
Worth It All Claudia Connor 6/26/16

Ancient Games: Read a book with an older character
And I Love Her Marie Force 6/19/16

Countries

Greece (GRE): letters in title Unforgettable: Book One Nelle L'Amour 6/30/16

Brazil (BRA): letters in title
The Beekeeper's Ball Susan Wiggs 7/12/16

Switzerland (SUI): letters in title
Righteous Lies Patricia Watters 7/4/16

United States setting Whisper Beach Shelley Noble 6/24/16

France 1/2 book set in France Overseas Beatriz Williams 6/15/16

Japan (JPN) letters in title
Justified Deception Patricia Watters 7/4/16

Great Britain (GBR) letters in title
The Right Bride Jennifer Ryan 6/28/16

Canada (CAN) letters in title
Bad Case of Lovin' You Anita Louise 6/17/16

Italy (ITA) letters in title
The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox Maggie O'Farrell 6/23/16

Germany (GER) letters in title
Charged Jay Crownover 7/9/16

Colors and Symbols

The colors on the Olympic Flag:
Blue: Read a book that is set on or near the water. Newport RI
On the Rocks Erin Duffy 6/20/16

Black: Read a book with black on the cover
Meredith Wild 06/20/16

Red: Read a book with a red cover
Rachel Dunning 6/21/16

Yellow: Read a book with yellow on the cover
Pamela M. Kelley 6/22/16

Green: Read a book that includes an animal or animals prominently in the storyline
I Want to Hold Your Hand Marie Force 6/16/16

White: Read a book with white on the cover AND with a virginal character.
Liz Kelly 6/17/16

Olympic Rings: Read a book with a story with multiple POVs or connected storylines.
Here's to Us Elin Hilderbrand 7/1/16

Torch/Flame: Read a book with a light source on the cover
Debbie Macomber 6/26/16

Medals: Read a book that has won an award of any kind.
Lovers At Heart Melissa Foster 7/3/16

Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a a book with a character that is either physically or mentally Strong.
3 Breaths L.K. Collins 6/21/16

Bonus:
Ice Hockey Major Misconduct Kelly Jamieson 6/27/16
Figure Skating Off Limits Kelly Jamieson 6/27/16
Weightlifting Icing Kelly Jamieson 6/27/16
Athletics (Track & Field) Sign Off Patricia McLinn 6/29/16
Rugby Unwrapping Her Perfect Match Kat Latham 7/6/16
Football (Soccer) The Apple Orchard Susan Wiggs 7/11/16

[Lindy-Lane]

bronze medal level goal
READ 2/10

games: winter: Bring Me Home for Christmas : Robyn Carr 7.11

country: usa: chesapeake shores, va. : Beach Lane : Sherryl Woods 6.30

[Fran, Moderator]

JoAnne wrote: "FINISHED
Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
June 15, 2016-July 13, 2016

World Record Holder: 25/25 books
Bonus: 6."


Wow JoAnne! Congrats!

[Fran, Moderator]

Going for the Bronze Medal - 10 books

5/10 Read

1. Green: Read a book that is set primarily outdoors or includes animals in the storyline -Girls Just Wanna Have Fun 6/20
2. Blue: Blue cover- You Know Me Well 7/3
3. Red: Red cover- Spencer Cohen, Book One 7/4
4.Paralympics:Mental Illness- Highly Illogical Behavior 7/6
5.Winter:Snowed In 7/11

[MyzanM]

This has been a fun challenge, but now I'm FINISHED!!!

My original post.

I've only managed one bonus read. I'm thinking about reading a couple more before September 14. We'll see how they fit in with my other challenges.

[Fran, Moderator]

Congratulations MyzanM!!

[Fran, Moderator]

Going for the Bronze Medal - 10 books

10/10 Read- DONE!

Thanks for a great challenge KarenH!

1. Green: Read a book that is set primarily outdoors or includes animals in the storyline -Girls Just Wanna Have Fun 6/20
2. Blue: Blue cover- You Know Me Well 7/3
3. Red: Red cover- Spencer Cohen, Book One 7/4
4.Paralympics:Mental Illness- Highly Illogical Behavior 7/6
5.Winter:Snowed In 7/11
6.Italy(ITA)- A Pirate's Life for Me: Mr. Anteros (standalone novella) 7/14
7.Yellow-on cover- Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: No Normal 7/15
8.Canada(CAN)-Carnal Harvest 7/15
9.Black-darker storyline/bad guy- Denial 7/18
10.Great Britian(GBR)- Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts 7/18

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats JoAnne, MyzanM, and Fran! Sorry for the delay - someday I'll learn not to trust GR notifications!

[Ravenbleu]

FINISHED
Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016

Silver Medal: Read 15 books

The Games (5 books)

Summer: Read a book that takes place in the summer, or that is set somewhere that is known for warm/hot weather Price of a Kiss 5th July

Winter: Read a book that is set in a location known for cooler/cold weather. Ryker 3rd July

Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability (physical or mental), or other physical defect (scars, injury, etc.) Underwater 7th July

Youth Games: Read book in which a child figures prominently in the story-line. Built 5th July

Ancient Games: Read a Historical novel or a book with an older character. Any Duchess Will Do 21st July




Colors and Symbols (10 books)

The colors on the Olympic Flag:

Blue: Read a book with blue on the cover, or that is set on water. More Than Water 14th July

Black: Read a book with black on the cover or a character that you would consider a “bad guy”. To Have 22th July

Red: Read a book with a red cover, or that has a suspenseful or mysterious storyline. Bossman 19th July

Yellow: Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with a happy, funny, or lighthearted character or storyline. To Professor, with Love 7th July

Green: Read a book with green on the cover Room for You 9th July

White: Read a book with white on the cover Wicked Fall 8th July

Olympic Rings: Read a book with something round on the cover, or a story with multiple POVs or connected storylines. Be My Hero 9th July

Torch/Flame: Read a book with fire or some other light source on the cover. To Love Jason Thorn 11th July

Medals: Read a book that has been nominated for an award of any kind. BEST DEBUT GOODREADS AUTHOR 2015 The Strongest Steel 18th July

Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a book with a character that is either physically or mentally Strong. Mystery Man 20th July

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Yay, Ravenbleu!

[Ravenbleu]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Yay, Ravenbleu!"
I might 10 more books to upgrade...

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Ravenbleu wrote: "~KarenH~ wrote: "Yay, Ravenbleu!"
I might 10 more books to upgrade..."

Go for it! =P

[Jojo]

Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016

Levels: 20/20
Gold Medal: Read 20 books

The Games (5 books)

Summer: Don't Twunk With My Heart by Renae Kaye - 29/08/16
Winter: Christmas from Hell by R L Mathewson - 21/06/16
Paralympics: Avion by Eve Langlais - 08/09/16
Youth Games: Paper and Fire by Rachel Caine - 20/08/16
Ancient Games:



Countries (10 books)

Greece (GRE):
Brazil (BRA): Brandon Mills versus the V-Card by Lisa Henry - 15/06/16
Switzerland (SUI):
United States (USA): Bounty by Kristen Ashley - 15/08/2016
France (FRA): The Merchant of Death by Lisa Henry - 26/06/16
Japan (JPN):
Great Britain (GBR):
Canada (CAN): The Slow Burn of Silence by Loreth Anne White - 21/08/16
Italy (ITA): Bay of Sighs by Nora Roberts - 18/06/16
Germany (GER): The Captured Omega by M H Silver - 19/06/16



Colors and Symbols (10 books)

Blue: Powerless by S.A. McAuley - 25/08/16
Black: Allegiance of Honour by Nalini Singh - 16/06/16
Red: Christmas from Hell by R.L. Mathewson - 21/06/16
Yellow: The Murder Game by Beverly Barton - 17/06/16
Green: How to Wish Upon a Star by Eli Easton - 15/06/16
White: A Hunted Man by Jaime Reese - 18/07/16
Olympic Rings: The Two Gentlemen of Altona by Lisa Henry - 26/06/16
Torch/Flame: The Fire Within by Dana Marie Bell - 25/07/16
Medals: Amazon Lily by Theresa Weir - 11/08/16
Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Spirit Woods by Trish McCallan - 29/07/16

[Leeann]

I can't beleive I have finished this early! I think I will be reading some bonus books.

I'm going for the Silver - 15 books!

21/15 completed

Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016

The Games (5 books)

Summer: Read a book that is set somewhere that is known for warm/hot weather - most of the book takes place in Miami
Turning Up the Heat 7/16/16***

Winter: Read a book that is set in a location known for cooler/cold weather - set in Denver
Built 7/15/16***

Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability - MC is blind
The Arrangement 8/4/16****

Youth Games: Read a book in which a child figures prominently in the storyline - character Frank is 9 yrs old
Madison Avenue Shoot8/24/16****

Ancient Games: Read a Historical novel -
Cold-Hearted Rake 7/24/16****



Countries (10 books)

Greece (GRE): The home of the Ancient Olympic Games, and location of the first modern Olympic Games
Marrying Winterborne 7/26/16****

Brazil (BRA): Host nation of this year’s Summer Olympic Games
Aloha Betrayed 7/16/16***

Nations that have hosted the Olympics (Winter or Summer) at least three times:
Canada (CAN)
Captive in the Dark 6/30/16**

Italy (ITA)
The Friend Zone by Kristen Callihan 7/13/16****

Germany (GER)
Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood 8/11/16***

United States (USA)
The Bourbon Kings 8/2/16****

France (FRA)
The Ghost and Mrs. Fletcher9/3/16****

For each of the above countries, read a book that is set in that country, has an author or character from there, or where the three letters in the country’s abbreviation can be found in the title and/or author of the book.


Colors and Symbols (10 books)

The colors on the Olympic Flag:
Blue: Read a book with blue on the cover
In Bed with a Highlander 7/20/16****

Black: Read a book with black on the cover
Beyond Shame 6/28/16**

Red: Read a book with a red cover
The Hook Up 7/8/16****

Yellow: Read a book with yellow on the cover
Waking Up Pregnant 6/20/16***

Green: Read a book that includes an animal or animals
Death by Tiara 7/9/16***

White: Read a book with white on the cover
Expecting a Royal Scandal7/12/16***



Olympic Rings: Read a book with something round on the cover
Ready or Not8/26/16***

Torch/Flame: Read a book with a “hot” storyline
As Hot as It Gets6/23/16****

Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a short book that you can finish Fast
A Little Bit of Hot 6/22/16****


**For the colors, the cover does not need to be most or all that color, but if not it must be something that stands out on the cover, not something that just blends in and wouldn’t be noticed if the color were different.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats, iReadFluff!

[Zorina]

Done with World Record Holder level and loved every bit of it!! (see message 34)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Great job Zorina!

[Tania]

FINNISHED

Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016

Gold Medal: Read 20 books

The Games (5 books)

Summer - Owned by the Billionaire: Alpha Billionaire Romance
Winter - Survival: A Military Stepbrother Romance
Paralympics - Death Masks
Youth Games - Brian's Hunt
Ancient Games - The Gift: A Highland Novella:

Countries (10 books)

Greece (GRE) - Target America
Brazil (BRA):
Switzerland (SUI):
United States (USA) - Samurai Game
France (FRA) - Double Dealing: A Menage Romance
Japan (JPN)
Great Britain (GBR) - Highland Soldiers 1: The Enemy
Canada (CAN) - Arctic Wargame
Italy (ITA) - Incandescent
Germany (GER) - Falling for the CEO: Alpha Billionaire Romance

Colors and Symbols (10 books)

Blue - Deep Blue
Black - Past Echoes
Red - The Canterville Ghost
Yellow - Nobody But You
Green - Brian's Hunt
White - The Yompers: With 45 Commando in the Falklands War
Olympic Rings - Why Monkeys Live in Trees and Other Stories from Benin
Torch/Flame - Shadow Rider
Medals - The Gift: A Highland Novella
Olympic Motto - Spider Game

Bonus:

Skiing - My Kind of Wonderful
Shooting - Dividing Zero
Fencing -Phantom Embrace
Swimming - Untapped Pleasures: Alpha Billionaire Romance
Canoeing - Brian's Return

[Rachel C.]

Complete!

Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
Duration: June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016
Level: World Record Holder

Complete = 25 / 25 (+1)

The Games (5 books) (Read = 5 / 5)

Summer: Read a book that takes place in the summer, or that is set somewhere that is known for warm/hot weather - Paper and Fire by Rachel Caine -> set partially in Egypt (definitely known for warm/hot weather) - 6/21/16

Winter: Read a book that takes place in the winter, or is set in a location known for cooler/cold weather - Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas-> takes place completely during winter - 7/2/16

Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability (physical or mental), or other physical defect (scars, injury, etc.) - The Perfect Rake by Anne Gracie -> both Gideon and Prudence are injured at various times throughout the book (shot wounds, whip marks, etc.) - 6/16/16

Youth Games: Read a children’s or YA book, or a book in which a child figures prominently in the storyline - Savage Nights by Mia Gabriel -> Lord Savage's young son figures prominently in this story as a major bone of contension - 6/20/16

Ancient Games: Read a Historical novel or a book with an older character - It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas -> historical romance - 6/30/16


Countries (10 books) (Read = 10 / 10)

Greece (GRE) - Lord Savage by Mia Gabriel -> G,R, & E can be found in title - 6/19/16

Brazil (BRA) - Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews -> B, R, & A can be found in title - 7/7/16

Switzerland (SUI) - The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie -> S, U, & I can be found in title - 7/18/16

United States (USA) - Driven to Temptation by Melia Alexander -> takes place in USA - 7/31/16

France (FRA) - Born of Shadows by Sherrilyn Kenyon -> F, R, & A can be found in title - 7/30/16

Japan (JPN) - Unraveled by Lorelei James -> female MC, Shiori, is from Japan - 7/3/16

Great Britain (GBR) - Emerald by Lauren Royal -> takes place in Great Britain (both England and Scotland) - 8/3/16

Canada (CAN) - How to Handle a Cowboy by Joanne Kennedy -> C, A, & N can be found in title - 6/26/16

Italy (ITA) - Melting into You by Tracey Alvarez -> I, T, & A found in author's name - 6/22/16

Germany (GER) - Lost Highlander by Cassidy Cayman -> G, E, & R can be found in title - 7/24/16

Colors and Symbols (10 books) (Read = 10 / 10)

Blue - Of Poseidon by Anna Banks -> both has blue on cover and takes place on the beach/in the water - 7/10/16

Black - Of Neptune by Anna Banks -> quite a few bad guys (Jagan & daughter, etc.) in this one - 7/11/16

Red - Day Shift by Charlaine Harris -> has both a mysterious and suspenseful storyline - 7/21/16

Yellow: Stepbrother, Mine by Opal Carew -> yellow on cover - 6/28/16

Green - Of Triton by Anna Banks -> contains animals as a predominant feature of the storyline due to Emma's command of sea life - 7/11/16

White - Protector by Diana Palmer -> Minette Raynor is a virginal character (view spoiler)[(well, at least up until the end) (hide spoiler)] - 7/18/16

Olympic Rings: Midnight Crossroad by Charlaine Harris -> switches POV between the various members of Midnight, though all in 3rd person - 7/6/16

Torch/Flame: Ballroom Blitz by Lorelei James ->has a "hot" storyline - 7/12/16

Medals: Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs -> has won multiple awards; see GR book page to see awards won - 7/14/16

Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs -> I think Anna counts as being both physically and mentally strong when needed - 7/16/16


Bonus:

Shooting: Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon -> lots of shooting with "blasters" in this series... - 7/27/16

[Someoneyouknow]

Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016
Level: Bronze Medal: Read 10 books

Read 2/10


The Games (5 books)

Summer: Read a book that takes place in the summer, or that is set somewhere that is known for warm/hot weather
Winter: Read a book that takes place in the winter, or is set in a location known for cooler/cold weather
Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability (physical or mental), or other physical defect (scars, injury, etc.)
Youth Games: Read a children’s or YA book, or a book in which a child figures prominently in the storyline
Ancient Games: Read a Historical novel or a book with an older character


Countries (10 books)

Greece (GRE): The home of the Ancient Olympic Games, and location of the first modern Olympic Games
Brazil (BRA): Host nation of this year’s Summer Olympic Games
Switzerland (SUI): Home of the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee

Nations that have hosted the Olympics (Winter or Summer) at least three times:
United States (USA)
France (FRA)
Japan (JPN)
Great Britain (GBR)
Canada (CAN)
Italy (ITA)
Germany (GER)

For each of the above countries, read a book that is set in that country, has an author or character from there, or where the three letters in the country’s abbreviation can be found in the title and/or author of the book.

Colors and Symbols (10 books)

The colors on the Olympic Flag:
Blue: Read a book with blue on the cover, or that is set on or near the water.
Black: Read a book with black on the cover, or with a darker storyline or a character that you would consider a “bad guy” - Four Past Midnight by Stephen King - 05/08/16
Red: Read a book with a red cover, or that has a suspenseful or mysterious storyline.
Yellow: Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with a happy, funny, or lighthearted character or storyline.
Green: Read a book with green on the cover, or that is set primarily outdoors or includes an animal or animals prominently in the storyline (shifters count!)
White: Read a book with white on the cover, or with a shy, naïve, or virginal character.

Olympic Rings: Read a book with something round on the cover, or a story with multiple POVs or connected storylines - Yonnondio: From the Thirties by Tillie Olsen - 16/07/16
Torch/Flame: Read a book with fire or some other light source on the cover, or with a “hot” storyline.
Medals: Read a book that has won or been nominated for an award of any kind. If you need ideas, see the Goodreads Book Awards page
Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a short book that you can finish Fast, a longer book with a High page count, or a book with a character that is either physically or mentally Strong.

[~Melissa~]

Finished (with extras)~ thanks for hosting!!

Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016
Level: Silver Medal: Read 15 books
18/15 read


The Games (5 books)

Summer: Florida Resist Me 7/3/16 3♥
Youth Games: (Saving kidnapped baby) Fear the Darkness 7/4/16 4♥
Ancient Games: Pia Saves the Day 7/6/16 3♥


Countries (10 books)

Greece (GRE): Against the Grain 8/2/16 4♥
Brazil (BRA): Beast, Part Two 8/1/16 3♥
Switzerland (SUI): No Ifs, Ands, or Bears About It 7/21/16 2♥

Nations that have hosted the Olympics (Winter or Summer) at least three times:
United States (USA) Ravaged Elisabeth Naughton 6/22/16 3♥
France (FRA) Frenched 8/7/16 4♥
Japan (JPN)
Great Britain (GBR) Dirty English 7/10/16 3.5♥
Canada (CAN) Underneath It All Kate Canterbury 6/21/16 3♥
Italy (ITA) Cale Victoria Ashley 6/24/16 3.5♥
Germany (GER) Dragos Takes a Holiday 7/5/16 4♥

For each of the above countries, read a book that is set in that country, has an author or character from there, or where the three letters in the country’s abbreviation can be found in the title and/or author of the book.

Colors and Symbols (10 books)

The colors on the Olympic Flag:
Blue: blue on cover 7/7/16 2♥
Black: - black cover and bad guy 7/9/16 2.5-3♥
Yellow: 7/2/16 4♥
White: 6/26/16 4♥

Olympic Rings: Rocky Mountain Heat 8/7/16 3♥

Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a short book that you can finish Fast, City Knight: Working It 7/23/16 3♥

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats Rachel C. and ~Melissa~!

[.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•]

Finished! Now to watch the olympics.

Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016

World Record Holder: Completed 25/25
Bonus: 2

Bonus: The bonus can be added to any level, and read at any time during the challenge.

There is no minimum page count, and audiobooks and rereads are allowed.

The Games (5 books)

✔ Summer: Read a book that is set somewhere that is known for warm/hot weather (South America)

by Christine Feehan - 29/06/2016

✔ Winter: Read a book that takes place in the winter

by Christine Feehan - 27/06/2016

✔ Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of disability (blind)

by Christine Feehan - 15/06/2016

✔ Youth Games: Read a children’s or YA book

by Pittacus Lore - 01/07/2016

✔ Ancient Games: Read a Historical novel

by Johanna Lindsey - 21/07/2016


Countries (10 books)
For country, read a book that is set in that country, has an author or character from there, or where the three letters in the country’s abbreviation can be found in the title and/or author of the book.

✔ Greece (GRE): GRE in author name

by Paige Tyler

✔ Brazil (BRA): BRA in the title

by Kresley Cole - 05/07/2016

✔ Switzerland (SUI): SUI in title

by Kresley Cole - 20/07/2016

✔ United States (USA) - set in USA

by Christine Feehan - 23/06/2016

✔ France (FRA) FRA in author's name

by Christine Feehan - 30/06/2016

✔ Japan (JPN) - JPN in authors name

by Sophie Jordan - 06/08/2016

✔ Great Britain (GBR) - Character from there and partially set there

by Lynette Vinet - 15/06/2016

✔ Canada (CAN) - CAN in title and author's name

by Christine Feehan - 22/06/2016

✔ Italy (ITA) - Set in Italy

by Nora Roberts - 17/06/2016

✔ Germany (GER) GER in title

by Kresley Cole - 04/07/2016


Colors and Symbols (10 books)

✔ Blue: Read a book with blue on the cover

by Paige Tyler - 21/06/2016

✔ Black: Read a book with black on the cover

by Christine Feehan - 30/06/2016

✔ Red: Read a book with a red cover

by Christine Feehan - 26/06/2016

✔ Yellow: Read a book with a happy, funny, or lighthearted character

by Shelly Laurenston - 22/07/2016

✔ Green: Read a book that is set primarily outdoors (also animals play a role)

by Christine Feehan - 25/06/2016

✔ White: Read a book with a virginal character.

by Kresley Cole - 06/07/2016

✔ Olympic Rings: Read a book with multiple POVs or connected storylines.

by Nalini Singh - 20/05/2016

✔ Torch/Flame: Read a book with fire or some other light source on the cover

by Christine Feehan - 24/06/2016

✔ Medals: Read a book that has won or been nominated for an award of any kind.(RITA Award by Romance Writers of America for Best Paranormal Romance (2007), HOLT Medallion by Virginia Romance Writers for Paranormal/Time Travel/Futuristic/Fantasy (2007))

by Kresley Cole - 03/07/2016

✔ Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a short book that you can finish Fast

by J.K. Rowling - 17/06/2016

**For the colors, the cover does not need to be most or all that color, but if not it must be something that stands out on the cover, not something that just blends in and wouldn’t be noticed if the color were different. For example, Ride Hard (Raven Riders, #1) by Laura Kaye would work for red, but Rocky Mountain Shelter (Six Pack Ranch, #9) by Vivian Arend wouldn’t


Bonus:

The following sports are currently included in either the Summer or Winter Olympic Games:

✔ Athletics (Track & Field) (goes running to keep control)
by Kresley Cole - 13/07/2016

✔ Football (Soccer), Rugby (she's been selected for the olympic Soccer team and he plays Rugby with his pack)
by Kresley Cole - 17/07/2016


Read one (or more) book in which a MC participates in one of the Olympic sports. Note: This doesn’t have to be in a professional or even organized manner. For example, if one of the MCs lifts weights as part of a workout, it can be used for weightlifting.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Yay, Christine!

[Ethel]

Done! Post #13 :)

[Creative Caprice]

COMPLETED! 11/10!

Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
Duration: June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016

Level Bronze 11/10
Who knows, maybe I will surprise myself and take a silver!

The Games (5 books) 3/5

Summer: Read a book that takes place in the summer, or that is set somewhere that is known for warm/hot weather
Hot For Heather by Caitlyn Lynch 09/07/16 ***

Winter: Read a book that takes place in the winter, or is set in a location known for cooler/cold weather
A Rake Reformed by Shirley Marks 08/22/16 **

Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability (physical or mental), or other physical defect (scars, injury, etc.)
The Mystery of Nevermore by C.S. Poe 08/20/16 *****

Countries (10 books) 2/10

Nations that have hosted the Olympics (Winter or Summer) at least three times:

Great Britain (GBR) Hunted on the Fens by Joy Ellis 08/27/16 *****

Italy (ITA) Cat vs Human Fairy Tails by Yasmine Surovec 09/07/16 *** (Tails)

Colors and Symbols (10 books) 5/10

Black: Read a book with black on the cover, or with a darker storyline or a character that you would consider a “bad guy”.
The Misadventure of Sherlock Holmes by Giles Chanot 09/13/16 **

Yellow: Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with a happy, funny, or lighthearted character or storyline.
Yellowthread Street by William Marshall 08/25/16 ***

Green: Read a book with green on the cover, or that is set primarily outdoors or includes an animal or animals prominently in the storyline (shifters count!)
The Dressing Table Murder by Cassandra Chan 08/30/16 ***

Olympic Rings: Read a book with something round on the cover, or a story with multiple POVs or connected storylines.
Olmec Obituary by L.J.M. Owen 09/07/16 **** (Different POV/connected storylines)

Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a short book that you can finish Fast, a longer book with a High page count, or a book with a character that is either physically or mentally Strong.
Tempting the Biker: by Amber Burns 09/13/16 * (A fast read)

BONUS:
Read one (or more) book in which a MC participates in one of the Olympic sports. Note: This doesn’t have to be in a professional or even organized manner. For example, if one of the MCs lifts weights as part of a workout, it can be used for weightlifting.
Reckless in Rio by M.J. Summers 08/26/16 ***

[Someoneyouknow]

Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016
Level: Bronze Medal: Read 10 books

Read 4/10


The Games (5 books)

Summer: Read a book that takes place in the summer, or that is set somewhere that is known for warm/hot weather
Winter: Read a book that takes place in the winter, or is set in a location known for cooler/cold weather
Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability (physical or mental), or other physical defect (scars, injury, etc.)
Youth Games: Read a book in which a child figures prominently in the storyline - Jennie Gerhardt by Theodore Dreiser - 12/08/16
Ancient Games: Read a Historical novel or a book with an older character


Countries (10 books)

Greece (GRE): The home of the Ancient Olympic Games, and location of the first modern Olympic Games
Brazil (BRA): Host nation of this year’s Summer Olympic Games
Switzerland (SUI): Home of the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee

Nations that have hosted the Olympics (Winter or Summer) at least three times:
United States (USA)
France (FRA)
Japan (JPN)
Great Britain (GBR)
Canada (CAN)
Italy (ITA)
Germany (GER)

For each of the above countries, read a book that is set in that country, has an author or character from there, or where the three letters in the country’s abbreviation can be found in the title and/or author of the book.

Colors and Symbols (10 books)

The colors on the Olympic Flag:
Blue: Read a book with blue on the cover, or that is set on or near the water.
Black: Read a book with black on the cover, or with a darker storyline or a character that you would consider a “bad guy” -Four Past Midnight by Stephen King - 05/08/16
Red: Read a book with a red cover, or that has a suspenseful or mysterious storyline.
Yellow: Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with a happy, funny, or lighthearted character or storyline.
Green: Read a book with green on the cover, or that is set primarily outdoors or includes an animal or animals prominently in the storyline (shifters count!)
White: Read a book with white on the cover, or with a shy, naïve, or virginal character.

Olympic Rings: Read a book with something round on the cover, or a story with multiple POVs or connected storylines - Yonnondio: From the Thirties by Tillie Olsen - 16/07/16
Torch/Flame: Read a book with fire or some other light source on the cover, or with a “hot” storyline.
Medals: Read a book that has won or been nominated for an award of any kind. If you need ideas, see the Goodreads Book Awards page
Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a short book that you can finish Fast - The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells - 16/08/16

[Tammie]

All done! World Record Holder!

Read: 25/25
Bonus: 3

The Games (5 books)
Summer: Under My Skin, J. Kenner ★★★★ 8/17
Winter: In From The Cold, Nora Roberts ★★★ 8/2
Paralympics: Worth It All, Claudia Connor ★★★★ 6/19
Youth Games: The Silver Star, Jeannette Walls ★★★★ 8/1
Ancient Games-Historical: The Blacksmith's Wife, Elisabeth Hobbes ★★★★ 7/7


Countries (10 books)
Greece (GRE): A Beautiful Wedding, Jamie McGuire ★★★★ 7/24
Brazil (BRA): Bounty, Kristen Ashley ★★★★ 7/31
Switzerland (SUI): Genuine Lies, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 6/22
United States (USA): Luring a Lady, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 7/30
France (FRA): Sweet Filthy Morning After, Claudia Conner ★★★ 8/1
Japan (JPN): Prince Charming, ★★★★ Julie Garwood 7/21
Great Britain (GBR): Big Rock, Lauren Blakely ★★★ 6/30
Canada (CAN): Treat with Caution, Serenity Woods ★★★ 7/10
Italy (ITA): Hillbilly Rockstar, Lorelei James ★★★★ 7/9
Germany (GER): Taming Natasha, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 7/28


Colors and Symbols (10 books)
The colors on the Olympic Flag:
Blue/On or Near Water: To Sir Phillip, With Love, Julia Quinn ★★★★ 6/27
Black/Bad Guy: The Search, Iris Johansen ★★★★ 6/29
Red or Suspense: The Seduction of His Wife, Janet Chapman ★★★★ 7/27
Yellow or Happy/Funny/Lighthearted: Taming Natasha ★★★★ 7/28
Green or Shifter: Kiss of a Demon King, Kresley Cole ★★★★ 7/4
White: For You, Kristen Ashley ★★★★ 6/18
Olympic Rings-Round on cover: Easy with You, Kristen Proby ★★★★ 7/15
Torch/Flame-"HOT": Filthy Beautiful Love, Kendall Ryan ★★★ 7/16
Medals-Award: Mr. Perfect, Linda Howard ★★★★★ 7/18
Olympic Motto "Faster-102 Pages": Animal Farm, George Orwell ★★★ 6/28


Bonus Books Read:
Shooting: Blood Money, Ali Parker ★★7/3
Wrestling: Real, Katy Evans ★★★ 7/12
Athletics/track and field: Mine, Katy Evans ★★★★ 7/15

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats, Tammie!

[Bookchaser]

Help! I'm probably overthinking on this but I'd like some advice regarding the Olympic Rings category. For 'Something Round on the Cover' does it have to show a complete circle or is a portion okay as long as the object is round when viewed in its entirety? Does the round object need to 'stick out'?

I read this book with a tattooed man having several round tattoos that are visible but not super obvious.


I also have these books...

(moon)

(pie dish)

(tire)

[Calila]

Finished!!

35/35

The Games: 5/5
Summer: Read a book that takes place in the summer, or that is set somewhere that is known for warm/hot weather - The Queen & the Homo Jock King 06/18-20/16 ★★★★
Winter: Read a book that takes place in the winter, or is set in a location known for cooler/cold weather - Winter Chill 06/22/16 ★★★★
Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability (physical or mental), or other physical defect (scars, injury, etc.) - Kiss and Tell 06/16-17/16 ★★
Youth Games: Read a children’s or YA book, or a book in which a child figures prominently in the storyline - Succumbing to His Fear 06/15-16/16 ★★★★
Ancient Games: Read a Historical novel or a book with an older character - The King of Forever 06/17-18/16 ★★★★

Countries: 10/10
Greece (GRE): The home of the Ancient Olympic Games, and location of the first modern Olympic Games - When the Marquess Met His Match 06/25/16 ★★★
Brazil (BRA): Host nation of this year’s Summer Olympic Games - Naked in Death 06/28/16 ★★★★★
Switzerland (SUI): Home of the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee - To The Max 06/23/16 ★
Nations that have hosted the Olympics (Winter or Summer) at least three times:
United States (USA) - Urban Shaman 06/22-23/16 ★★★★★
France (FRA) - Spider's Trap 06/27-28/16 ★★★★★
Japan (JPN) - Enlightened 07/04/16 ★★
Great Britain (GBR) - Glory in Death 06/29/16 ★★★★
Canada (CAN) - Untrue Love 06/21/16 ★★★★
Italy (ITA) - Immortal in Death 06/30/16 ★★★★
Germany (GER) - Snakes Among Sweet Flowers 07/05/16 ★★★★★

For each of the above countries, read a book that is set in that country, has an author or character from there, or where the three letters in the country’s abbreviation can be found in the title and/or author of the book.


Colors and Symbols - 10/10
The colors on the Olympic Flag:
Blue: Read a book with blue on the cover, or that is set on or near the water. - Mahu Surfer 06/24-25/16 ★★★
Black: Read a book with black on the cover, or with a darker storyline or a character that you would consider a “bad guy”. - Lead Me Into Darkness: Five Halloween Tales of Paranormal Romance 06/20-21/16 ★★★
Red: Read a book with a red cover, or that has a suspenseful or mysterious storyline. - Drawing Love 07/01/16 ★★★★
Yellow: Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with a happy, funny, or lighthearted character or storyline. - Summer Son 07/04-05/16 ★★★★★
Green: Read a book with green on the cover, or that is set primarily outdoors or includes an animal or animals prominently in the storyline (shifters count!) - How To Be A Normal Person 07/18-19/16 ★★★★★
White: Read a book with white on the cover, or with a shy, naïve, or virginal character. - Misinformation 07/03/16 ★★★
Olympic Rings: Read a book with something round on the cover, or a story with multiple POVs or connected storylines. - So Sweet 06/26/16 ★★★★★
Torch/Flame: Read a book with fire or some other light source on the cover, or with a “hot” storyline. - Spurs 07/01/16 ★★★★★
Medals: Read a book that has won or been nominated for an award of any kind. If you need ideas, see the Goodreads Book Awards page - First 07/17/16 ★★★★
Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a short book that you can finish Fast, a longer book with a High page count, or a book with a character that is either physically or mentally Strong. - The Invasion of Adam 07/02/16 ★★★★

**For the colors, the cover does not need to be most or all that color, but if not it must be something that stands out on the cover, not something that just blends in and wouldn’t be noticed if the color were different.


Bonus: 10/10
The following sports are currently included in either the Summer or Winter Olympic Games:
Alpine Skiing, Aquatics, Archery, Athletics (Track & Field), Badminton, Basketball, Biathlon, Bobsleigh, Boxing, Canoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Curling, Cycling, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Football (Soccer), Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Ice Hockey, Judo, Luge, Modern Pentathlon, Nordic Combined, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Short Track Speed Skating, Skeleton, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Speed Skating, Table Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling

Read one (or more) book in which a MC participates in one of the Olympic sports. Note: This doesn’t have to be in a professional or even organized manner. For example, if one of the MCs lifts weights as part of a workout, it can be used for weightlifting.

Weightlifting - Happy Endings 07/02/16 ★★★
Football(Soccer) - Playing with Fire 07/08-09/16 ★★★★
Athletics (Track & Field) - Noah 07/12-13/16 ★★★★
Fencing - Gadarene 07/15-16/16 ★★★★★
Athletics (Track & Field) - Paris A to Z 07/19/16 ★★★
Volleyball - Match Point 07/25/16 ★★
Aquatics - Romancing The Guardian 07/29/16 ★★★★
Ice Hockey - Crashing the Net 08/04-05/16 ★★★★★
Aquatics - Mahu Fire 08/09-10/16 ★★★★
Ice Hockey - Breakaway 08/20/16 ★★★★★

[Someoneyouknow]

Updating...

Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016
Level: Bronze Medal: Read 10 books

Read 7/10


The Games (5 books)

Summer: Read a book that takes place in the summer, or that is set somewhere that is known for warm/hot weather
Winter: Read a book that takes place in the winter, or is set in a location known for cooler/cold weather
Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability (physical or mental), or other physical defect (scars, injury, etc.)
Youth Games: Read a book in which a child figures prominently in the storyline - Jennie Gerhardt by Theodore Dreiser - 12/08/16
Ancient Games: Read a Historical novel or a book with an older character


Countries (10 books)

Greece (GRE): The home of the Ancient Olympic Games, and location of the first modern Olympic Games
Brazil (BRA): Host nation of this year’s Summer Olympic Games
Switzerland (SUI): Home of the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee

Nations that have hosted the Olympics (Winter or Summer) at least three times:
United States (USA)
France (FRA)
Japan (JPN)
Great Britain (GBR) - The Time Machine by H.G. Wells - 20/08/16
Canada (CAN)
Italy (ITA)
Germany (GER)

For each of the above countries, read a book that is set in that country, has an author or character from there, or where the three letters in the country’s abbreviation can be found in the title and/or author of the book.

Colors and Symbols (10 books)

The colors on the Olympic Flag:
Blue: Read a book with blue on the cover, or that is set on or near the water.
Black: Read a book with black on the cover, or with a darker storyline or a character that you would consider a “bad guy” -Four Past Midnight by Stephen King - 05/08/16
Red: Read a book with a red cover, or that has a suspenseful or mysterious storyline.
Yellow: Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with a happy, funny, or lighthearted character or storyline - The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents by H.G. Wells - 22/08/16
Green: Read a book with green on the cover, or that is set primarily outdoors or includes an animal or animals prominently in the storyline (shifters count!) - The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells - 21/08/16
White: Read a book with white on the cover, or with a shy, naïve, or virginal character.

Olympic Rings: Read a book with something round on the cover, or a story with multiple POVs or connected storylines - Yonnondio: From the Thirties by Tillie Olsen - 16/07/16
Torch/Flame: Read a book with fire or some other light source on the cover, or with a “hot” storyline.
Medals: Read a book that has won or been nominated for an award of any kind. If you need ideas, see the Goodreads Book Awards page
Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a short book that you can finish Fast - The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells - 16/08/16

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Bookchaser wrote: "Help! I'm probably overthinking on this but I'd like some advice regarding the Olympic Rings category. For 'Something Round on the Cover' does it have to show a complete circle or is a portion okay..."

Hi Bookchaser, sorry for the delay in responding - RL has been kicking my butt for the last couple of weeks! As for your question, the round object does not have to be obvious, just there, and as far as the covers you showed, I would say all would work except for the moon. The others are all things that, if viewed from a different angle and/or unobscured by something else in the picture, they would be round. The moon on the other hand looks like it's at a partial phase and not full, so an unobscured picture from any angle would still not appear round (even though we know it is). I hope my logic makes sense to you!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Calila wrote: "Finished!!

35/35


The Games:
5/5
Summer: Read a book that takes place in the summer, or that is set somewhere that is known for warm/hot weather - [book:The Queen & the Homo Jock King|2606361..."

Congrats, Calila!

[Bookchaser]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Bookchaser wrote: "Help! I'm probably overthinking on this but I'd like some advice regarding the Olympic Rings category. For 'Something Round on the Cover' does it have to show a complete circle o..."

Thanks for the response. I understand about real life getting in the way.

[Someoneyouknow]

I finished the challenge!

Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016
Level: Bronze Medal: Read 10 books

Read 10/10


The Games (5 books)

Summer: Read a book that takes place in the summer, or that is set somewhere that is known for warm/hot weather - The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells - 27/08/16
Winter: Read a book that takes place in the winter, or is set in a location known for cooler/cold weather
Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability (physical or mental), or other physical defect (scars, injury, etc.) - The Long March by William Styron - 29/08/16
Youth Games: Read a book in which a child figures prominently in the storyline - Jennie Gerhardt by Theodore Dreiser - 12/08/16
Ancient Games: Read a Historical novel or a book with an older character


Countries (10 books)

Greece (GRE): The home of the Ancient Olympic Games, and location of the first modern Olympic Games
Brazil (BRA): Host nation of this year’s Summer Olympic Games
Switzerland (SUI): Home of the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee

Nations that have hosted the Olympics (Winter or Summer) at least three times:
United States (USA)
France (FRA)
Japan (JPN)
Great Britain (GBR) - The Time Machine by H.G. Wells - 20/08/16
Canada (CAN)
Italy (ITA)
Germany (GER)

For each of the above countries, read a book that is set in that country, has an author or character from there, or where the three letters in the country’s abbreviation can be found in the title and/or author of the book.

Colors and Symbols (10 books)

The colors on the Olympic Flag:
Blue: Read a book with blue on the cover, or that is set on or near the water.
Black: Read a book with black on the cover, or with a darker storyline or a character that you would consider a “bad guy” - Four Past Midnight by Stephen King - 05/08/16
Red: Read a book with a red cover, or that has a suspenseful or mysterious storyline - Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie - 31/08/16
Yellow: Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with a happy, funny, or lighthearted character or storyline - The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents by H.G. Wells - 22/08/16
Green: Read a book with green on the cover, or that is set primarily outdoors or includes an animal or animals prominently in the storyline (shifters count!) - The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells - 21/08/16
White: Read a book with white on the cover, or with a shy, naïve, or virginal character.

Olympic Rings: Read a book with something round on the cover, or a story with multiple POVs or connected storylines - Yonnondio: From the Thirties by Tillie Olsen - 16/07/16
Torch/Flame: Read a book with fire or some other light source on the cover, or with a “hot” storyline.
Medals: Read a book that has won or been nominated for an award of any kind. If you need ideas, see the Goodreads Book Awards page
Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a short book that you can finish Fast - The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells - 16/08/16

[Amanda A]

Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
June 15, 2016 through September 14, 2016
Completed: 26/26

World Record Holder: Read 25 books
Bonus: The bonus can be added to any level, and read at any time during the challenge.


The Games (5 books)

Summer: Read a book that takes place in the summer, or that is set somewhere that is known for warm/hot weather
One Paris Summer by Denise Grover Swank 7/25
Winter: Read a book that takes place in the winter, or is set in a location known for cooler/cold weather
A Fatal Thaw by Dana Stabenow 7/1
Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability (physical or mental), or other physical defect (scars, injury, etc.)
Highly Illogical Behavior by John Corey Whaley 8/16
Youth Games: Read a children’s or YA book, or a book in which a child figures prominently in the storyline
My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick 7/24
Ancient Games: Read a Historical novel or a book with an older character
The Reasons For Marriage by Stephanie Laurens 7/13

Countries (10 books)

Greece (GRE): The home of the Ancient Olympic Games, and location of the first modern Olympic Games
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell 6/20
Brazil (BRA): Host nation of this year’s Summer Olympic Games
Unbreak My Heart by Nicole Jacquelyn 6/21
Switzerland (SUI): Home of the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee
Undiscovered by Anna Hackett 7/8

Nations that have hosted the Olympics (Winter or Summer) at least three times:
United States (USA) - Honor Bound by Sandra Brown 6/30
France (FRA) - #Selfie by Cambria Hebert 6/24
Japan (JPN) - It Happened One Wedding by Julie James 6/21
Great Britain (GBR) - Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan 6/17
Canada (CAN) - Capture by Rachel Van Dyken 6/25
Italy (ITA) - All The Possibilities by Nora Roberts 6/30
Germany (GER) - Passenger by Alexandra Bracken 8/4

For each of the above countries, read a book that is set in that country, has an author or character from there, or where the three letters in the country’s abbreviation can be found in the title and/or author of the book.


Colors and Symbols (10 books)

The colors on the Olympic Flag:
Blue: Read a book with blue on the cover, or that is set on or near the water.
by Kristy Woodson Harvey 6/26
Black: Read a book with black on the cover, or with a darker storyline or a character that you would consider a “bad guy”.
by Penelope Ward 6/27
Red: Read a book with a red cover, or that has a suspenseful or mysterious storyline.
by Janet Evanovich 8/20
Yellow: Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with a happy, funny, or lighthearted character or storyline.
by Susan Mallery 7/23
Green: Read a book with green on the cover, or that is set primarily outdoors or includes an animal or animals prominently in the storyline (shifters count!)
by Maya Banks 8/12
White: Read a book with white on the cover, or with a shy, naïve, or virginal character.
by Maya Banks 7/27

Olympic Rings: Read a book with something round on the cover, or a story with multiple POVs or connected storylines.
by Natalie Charles 7/17
Torch/Flame: Read a book with fire or some other light source on the cover, or with a “hot” storyline.
by Rebecca Maizel 7/18
Medals: Read a book that has won or been nominated for an award of any kind. If you need ideas, see the Goodreads Book Awards page
Girl at War by Sara Novic 8/19
Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a short book that you can finish Fast, a longer book with a High page count, or a book with a character that is either physically or mentally Strong.
When an Alpha Purrs by Eve Langlais 8/6

Bonus:
Read one (or more) book in which a MC participates in one of the Olympic sports. Note: This doesn’t have to be in a professional or even organized manner.

The Flip Side by Shawn Johnson 8/21

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Yay! Congrats Someoneyouknow and Amanda A!

[Rebecca]

I am proud to say that I went for World Record Holder plus bonus and I actually was able to complete it AND completed it early. WHOOHOO!


The Games (5 books)

Summer: Read a book that takes place in the summer, or that is set somewhere that is known for warm/hot weather-The Murder House by James Patterson & David Ellis
Winter: Read a book that takes place in the winter, or is set in a location known for cooler/cold weather-Murder in an Irish Village by Carlene O’Connor
Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability (physical or mental), or other physical defect (scars, injury, etc.)-Let Me Go by Chelsea Cain
Youth Games: Read a children’s or YA book, or a book in which a child figures prominently in the storyline-Theodore Boone The Scandal by John Grisham
Ancient Games: Read a Historical novel or a book with an older character-Hasty Wedding by Debbie Macomber


Countries (10 books)

Greece (GRE): The home of the Ancient Olympic Games, and location of the first modern Olympic Games-The Girl in the Spider’s Web by David Lagercrantz
Brazil (BRA): Host nation of this year’s Summer Olympic Games-The Castaways by Elin Hilderbrand
Switzerland (SUI): Home of the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee-Kill You Twice by Chelsea Cain

Nations that have hosted the Olympics (Winter or Summer) at least three times:

United States (USA)-Treasure Hunters The Peril at the Top of the World by James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein
France (FRA)-Dakota Child by Linda Ford
Japan (JPN)-Cross Justice by James Patterson
Great Britain (GBR)-Married by Mistake by Abby Gaines
Canada (CAN)-Wicked Charms by Janet Evanovich & Phoef Sutton
Italy (ITA)-The Night Season by Chelsea Cain
Germany (GER)-Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany & Jack Thorne

Colors and Symbols (10 books)

The colors on the Olympic Flag:

Blue: Read a book with blue on the cover, or that is set on or near the water.-Nantucket Nights by Elin Hilderbrand
Black: Read a book with black on the cover, or with a darker storyline or a character that you would consider a “bad guy”.-Evil at Heart by Chelsea Cain
Red: Read a book with a red cover, or that has a suspenseful or mysterious storyline.-Heartsick by Chelsea Cain
Yellow: Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with a happy, funny, or lighthearted character or storyline.-When Somebody Loves You by Shirley Jump
Green: Read a book with green on the cover, or that is set primarily outdoors or includes an animal or animals prominently in the storyline (shifters count!)-The Island by Elin Hilderbrand
White: Read a book with white on the cover, or with a shy, naïve, or virginal character.-The Way to a Man’s Heart by Debbie Macomber

Olympic Rings: Read a book with something round on the cover, or a story with multiple POVs or connected storylines.-Silver Bay by Jojo Moyes
Torch/Flame: Read a book with fire or some other light source on the cover, or with a “hot” storyline.-Her Best Mistake by Donna McDonald
Medals: Read a book that has won or been nominated for an award of any kind. If you need ideas, see the Goodreads Book Awards page-Memory Man by David Baldacci
Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a short book that you can finish Fast, a longer book with a High page count, or a book with a character that is either physically or mentally Strong.- Sweetheart by Chelsea Cain


Bonus:
Dating a Pro by Donna McDonald

[JC]

Challenge Complete!

I'll go for Silver - 15 books.

15/15 complete + bonus

The Games
Winter: Read a book that takes place in the winter, or is set in a location known for cooler/cold weather
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Finished 9/3/16 ~ 3 stars

Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability (physical or mental), or other physical defect (scars, injury, etc.)
Assassin's Quest Finished 9/4/16 ~ 4 stars

Youth Games: Read a children’s or YA book, or a book in which a child figures prominently in the storyline
Waistcoats & Weaponry Finished 8/7/16 ~ 3 stars

Ancient Games: Read a Historical novel or a book with an older character
The City of Mirrors Finished 8/21/16 ~ 4 stars

Countries
United States The Time Traveler's Wife Finished 6/25/16 ~ 4 stars
Great Britain (GBR) The King's Curse Finished 7/6/16 ~ 3 stars
Italy (ITA) Empress of the Seven Hills Finished 8/22/16 ~ 3 stars

The colors on the Olympic Flag
Green: Read a book with green on the cover, or that is set primarily outdoors or includes an animal or animals prominently in the storyline (shifters count!)
Manners & Mutiny Finished 8/10/16 ~ 3 stars

Red: Read a book with a red cover, or that has a suspenseful or mysterious storyline.
Paper Towns Finished 7/10/16 ~ 2 stars

Black: Read a book with black on the cover, or with a darker storyline or a character that you would consider a “bad guy”.
Airborn Finished 7/20/16 ~ 4 stars

Yellow: Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with a happy, funny, or lighthearted character or storyline.
Prentice Alvin Finished 7/25/16 ~ 4 stars

White: Read a book with white on the cover, or with a shy, naïve, or virginal character.
Brother Odd Finished 8/2/16 ~ 3 stars

Blue: Read a book with blue on the cover, or that is set on or near the water.
The Infinite Sea Finished 8/4/16 ~ 4 stars

Olympic Rings: Read a book with something round on the cover, or a story with multiple POVs or connected storylines.
American Housewife: Stories Finished 7/25/16 ~ 4 stars

Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a short book that you can finish Fast, a longer book with a High page count, or a book with a character that is either physically or mentally Strong.
The Winter Rose Finished 7/28/16 ~ 4 stars

Bonus: The Sea of Tranquility (MC is a runner) Finished 7/15/16 ~ 3 stars

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats Rebecca F. and JenC.!

[☘KathyD☘]

Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
June 15 – September 14, 2016

Level — World Record Holder (25 books)
Completed — 25! +7

The Games
Summer ➔ set in the summer
The Seduction Of Elliot McBride, Jennifer Ashley – 6/29/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Winter ➔ set in the winter
Unlawful Contact, Pamela Clare – 6/20/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Paralympics ➔ character who has a disability
It Ain’t Me, Babe, Tillie Cole – 6/18/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Youth Games ➔ features children prominently in the storyline
Law Man, Kristen Ashley – 6/17/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Ancient Games ➔ features an older character
Devil’s Gate, Thea Harrison – 6/17/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰


Countries
Greece (GRE) ➔ Home of the Ancient Olympic Games and location of the first modern Olympic Games (setting)
Born to be Bound, Addison Cain – 8/8/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Brazil (BRA) ➔ Host nation of this year’s Summer Olympic Games (initials in the title)
Reapers and Bastards Anthology, Joanna Wylde – 8/23/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Switzerland (SUI) ➔ Home the International Olympic Committee’s headquarters (initials in title)
His Bedpost Queen, Lena Hart – 7/14/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Nations that have hosted the Olympics (Winter or Summer) at least three times
United States (USA) (setting)
Mercury Striking, Rebecca Zanetti – 7/10/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

France (FRA) (setting)
Beautiful Bitch, Christina Lauren – 7/29/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Japan (JPN) (character from Japan)
Unraveled, Lorelei James – 8/18/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Great Britain (GBR) (setting)
Moonlight on Nightingale Way, Samantha Young – 7/18/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Canada (CAN) (setting)
Sin Undone, Larissa Ione – 7/8/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Italy (ITA) (initials in title)
Valentine, Samantha Young – 7/4/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Germany (GER) (initials in title)
Armed & Dangerous, Abigail Roux – 8/4/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮


Colors and Symbols
The colors on the Olympic Flag
Blue ➔ blue on the cover
The Darkest Passion, Gena Showalter – 7/13/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Black ➔ darker storyline/character that can be considered a “bad guy”
Last Kiss, Jessica Clare – 6/27/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Red ➔ suspenseful storyline
Vengeance in Death, J.D. Robb – 6/24/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Yellow ➔ yellow cover
Yvette’s Haven, Tina Folsom – 6/22/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Green ➔ green cover
Protecting What’s His, Tessa Bailey – 7/14/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

White ➔ virginal character
The Seduction of Miss Amelia Bell, Paula Quinn – 6/30/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Olympic Rings ➔ features multiple POVs
Divorced, Desperate and Delicious, Christie Craig – 6/27/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Torch/Flame ➔ “hot” storyline
Rough, Raw, and Ready, Lorelei James – 7/5/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Medals ➔ won an award (Librarian's Best Romance Books of the Year for Best E-Book Romance 2011)
Divide & Conquer, Madeliene Urban & Abigail Roux – 7/11/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Olympic Motto “Faster, Higher, Stronger” ➔ short book that you can finish fast/characters are physically strong
Valan Playboys, Scarlett Dawn – 6/19/16 – ✮✮✮✰✰


Bonus
Aquatics
Sweet Dreams, Kristen Ashley – 8/16/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Archery
Broken Dove, Kristen Ashley – 7/30/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Athletics (Track & Field)
Real, Katy Evans – 8/10/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Equestrian
The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, A.N. Roquelaure (aka Anne Rice) – 8/5/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Football (Soccer)
Love, in English, Karina Halle – 9/6/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Ice Hockey
The Mistake, Elle Kennedy – 6/21/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Wrestling
The Darkest Angel, Gena Showalter – 8/10/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats, KathyD!

[Cher]

19/15 Completed
I consider it done.

Summer: Read a book that takes place in the summer, or that is set somewhere that is known for warm/hot weather - Suddenly One Summer 22/06/16


Winter: Read a book that takes place in the winter, or is set in a location known for cooler/cold weather

Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability (physical or mental), or other physical defect (scars, injury, etc.)
Anything for You - 06/09/16 character with mental disability


Youth Games: Read a children’s or YA book, or a book in which a child figures prominently in the storyline
The Target 01/07/16 a child figures prominent in the storyline


Ancient Games: Read a Historical novel or a book with an older character
Catch of the Day - 24/08/2016 older character



Countries (10 books)

Greece (GRE):

Brazil (BRA):

Switzerland (SUI) - Six Month Rule 27/07/16 abbreviation in the title


United States (USA) - Sleepless in Manhattan 10/07/16 Set in USA (New York).

France (FRA)
Japan (JPN) - A Ruthless Proposition 16/06/16 Set in Japan.

Great Britain (GBR) - The Nanny 30/08/2016 Set in England

Canada (CAN) - Man Candy 07/08/16 abbreviation in title

Italy (ITA) - And Then He Kissed Me - 28/07/17 abbreviation in title

Germany (GER)

For each of the above countries, read a book that is set in that country, has an author or character from there, or where the three letters in the country’s abbreviation can be found in the title and/or author of the book.


Colors and Symbols (10 books)

The colors on the Olympic Flag:
Blue: Read a book with blue on the cover, or that is set on or near the water. The Rosie Effect 08/07/16

Black: Read a book with black on the cover, or with a darker storyline or a character that you would consider a “bad guy”.
Red: Read a book with a red cover, or that has a suspenseful or mysterious storyline. The Rosie Project 03/07/16

Yellow: Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with a happy, funny, or lighthearted character or storyline. Grin and Beard It 29/06/16 Happy, Funny character

Green: Read a book with green on the cover, or that is set primarily outdoors or includes an animal or animals prominently in the storyline (shifters count!) Shopping for a Billionaire 4 - 18/07/16 green cover

White: Read a book with white on the cover, or with a shy, naïve, or virginal character.
Untouched 27/06/16 Viriginal Character


Olympic Rings: Read a book with something round on the cover, or a story with multiple POVs or connected storylines.
More Than This 10/07/16 Multiple POVs

Torch/Flame: Read a book with fire or some other light source on the cover, or with a “hot” storyline.Wednesday hot storyline 08/07/16

Medals: Read a book that has won or been nominated for an award of any kind. If you need ideas, see the Goodreads Book Awards page
Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a short book that you can finish Fast, a longer book with a High page count, or a book with a character that is either physically or mentally Strong. From This Day Forward a short book 10/07/16


Bonus:

The following sports are currently included in either the Summer or Winter Olympic Games:

Alpine Skiing, Aquatics, Archery, Athletics (Track & Field), Badminton, Basketball, Biathlon, Bobsleigh, Boxing, Canoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Curling, Cycling, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Football (Soccer), Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Ice Hockey The Deal 01/07/16 , Judo, Luge, Modern Pentathlon, Nordic Combined, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Short Track Speed Skating, Skeleton, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Speed Skating, Table Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats, Cher!

[Barbara ★]

All done.

READ: 25/25

The Games (5 books)
✔Summer: Stalked - Allison Brennan (during summer) 6/30
✔Winter: Cold Snap - Allison Brennan (during winter/blizzard) 7/30
✔Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability (physical or mental), or other physical defect (scars, injury, etc.)
Edge of Sight - Roxanne St. Claire (hero is missing an eye) 9/9
✔Youth Games: Ink and Bone - Rachel Caine (YA) 7/25
✔Ancient Games: Last to Die - Tess Gerritsen (m.c.'s are in their 40s) 6/24


Countries (10 books)
✔Greece (GRE): The Darkest Torment - Gena Showalter (GRE in author) 6/17
✔Brazil (BRA): All Wound Up - Jaci Burton (BRA in author) 7/10
✔Switzerland (SUI): A Vision of Murder - Victoria Laurie (SUI in title) 6/26
✔United States (USA) - 7 Brides for 7 Bodies - Stephanie Bond (Georgia) 6/25
✔France (FRA) - Born of Defiance - Sherrilyn Kenyon (FRA in title) 7/28
✔Japan (JPN) - Tempt Me If You Can - Janet Chapman (JPN in author) 7/4
✔Great Britain (GBR) - Stiletto - Daniel O'Malley (England) 7/14
✔Canada (CAN) - The Immortal Who Loved Me - Lynsay Sands 7/11
✔Italy (ITA) - The Pirate Bride - Sandra Hill (ITA in title) 7/23
✔Germany (GER) - League of Dragons - Naomi Novik (set in Berlin, Germany) 6/20



Colors and Symbols (10 books)
The colors on the Olympic Flag:
✔Blue: The Prince Who Loved Me - Karin Hawkins 6/25
✔Black: Time Salvager - Wesley Chu 7/15
✔Red: Seduction's Shift - A.C. Arthur 7/28
✔Yellow: Stolen - Allison Brennan 7/20
✔Green: Holiday on Ice - Jaci Burton 8/31
✔White: Frostbitten - Kelley Armstrong 7/8


✔Olympic Rings: Ghouls Gone Wild - Victoria Laurie (circle on cover) 7/7
✔Torch/Flame: Stamped Out - Terri Thayer (fire on cover) 7/4
✔Medals: Coraline - Neil Gaiman (Bram Stoker Award 2002) 7/6
✔Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Born of Fury - Sherrilyn Kenyon (704 pages) 7/15


✔Bonus:
The following sports are currently included in either the Summer or Winter Olympic Games:

Alpine Skiing, Aquatics, Archery, Athletics (Track & Field), Badminton, Basketball, Biathlon, Bobsleigh, Boxing, Canoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Curling, Cycling, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Football (Soccer), Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Ice Hockey, Judo, Luge, Modern Pentathlon, Nordic Combined, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Short Track Speed Skating, Skeleton, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Speed Skating, Table Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling

Read one (or more) book in which a MC participates in one of the Olympic sports.
Poison Princess - Kresley Cole (archery) 7/31


CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Sandra]

ALL DONE!
I'm in.
World Record Holder: Read 25 books + bonus.

THE GAMES

✔1 somewhere known for hot weather - Kade - Cheyenne McCray - 19 JUNE
✔2 takes place in winter - Can't Help Falling in Love - Bella Andre - 29 JUNE
✔3 character who suffers from disability - Me Before You - Jojo Moyes - 9 JULY
✔4 Read a YA book - Falling into You - Jasinda Wilder - 15 JUNE
✔5 book with an older character - Innocent in Las Vegas - A.R. Winters - 29 JULY



COUNTRIES

✔6 GRE - Dead Right - Brenda Novak - 24 JULY
✔7 BRA - Dead Silence - Brenda Novak - 24 JULY
✔8 SUI - The Prince's Ultimate Deception - Emilie Rose - 22 JULY
✔9 Author from USA - Falling Under - Jasinda Wilder - 16 JUNE
✔10 FRA - Forbidden Pleasures - Emily Jane Trent - 12 JULY
✔11 JPN - Private Room Number Three - Jennifer Crowfoot - 26 JUNE
✔12 GBR - The Bourbon Kings - J.R. Ward - 25 AUG
✔13 Canadian author - Ember - Part One - Deborah Bladon - 26 JUNE
✔14 ITA - The Temptation - Cheyenne McCray - 8 JULY
✔15 GER - Riding Temptation - Jaci Burton - 28 JULY



COLOURS AND SYMBOLS

✔16 blue on the cover - Loving You Always - Kennedy Ryan - 18 JUNE
✔17 darker storyline - Deep Domination - Lili Valente - 22 JUNE
✔18 red cover - When You Are Mine - Kennedy Ryan - 18 JUNE
✔19 yellow on the cover - Down on Her Knees - Christine Bell - 30 JUNE
✔20 green on the cover - Down and Dirty - Christine Bell - 30 JUNE
✔21 white on the cover - The Billionaire Wins the Game - Melody Anne - 25 JUNE
✔22 multiple POVs - Falling into Us - Jasinda Wilder - 16 JUNE
✔23 fire on the cover - Answered Prayers - Danielle Steel - 22 AUG
✔24 nominated for an award - Holding Out - Lila Rose - 12 JULY
✔25 a longer book - Angels and Demons - Dan Brown - 16 AUG



BONUS

✔26 Ice Hockey - Off Sides - Sawyer Bennett - 23 JUNE
✔27 Snowboarding - Instant Attraction - Jill Shalvis - 17 JUNE
✔28 Aquatics - Instant Gratification - Jill Shalvis - 17 JUNE
✔29 Canoeing - Instant Temptation - Jill Shalvis - 18 JUNE
✔30 Ice Hockey - Off the Record - Sawyer Bennett - 23 JUNE
✔31 Ice Hockey - Off Season - Sawyer Bennett - 25 JUNE
✔32 Boxing - Down for the Count - Christine Bell - 29 JUNE
✔33 Ice Hockey - Pucked - Helena Hunting - 3 JULY
✔34 Sailing - Memory - Cassia Leo - 3 JULY
✔35 Football - Tall, Tatted and Tempting - Tammy Falkner - 4 JULY
✔36 Basketball - The Second Betrayal - Cheyenne McCray - 8 JULY
✔37 Shooting - Unlawful Contact: I-Team 3 - Pamela Clare - 10 JULY
✔38 Shooting - Naked Edge - Pamela Clare - 10 JULY
✔39 Shooting - Secret Obsession - Katie Reus - 11 JULY
✔40 Shooting - Climbing Out - Lila Rose - 12 JULY
✔41 Football - Torched - Bella Love-Wins - 15 JULY
✔42 Golf - The Neighbor #1 - Claire Adams - 15 JULY
✔43 Weightlifting - In the Zone - Sierra Cartwright - 16 JULY
✔44 Sailing - Trouble - Alexis Blake - 17 JULY
✔45 Shooting - Breaking Point - Pamela Clare - 18 JULY
✔46 Shooting - The Missing Link - J.M. Sevilla - 25 JULY
✔47 Equestrian - Destined for Love - Melissa Foster - 26 JULY
✔48 Ice Hockey - Pucked Up - Helena Hunting - 1 AUG
✔49 Sailing - Wooed by You - Sophia Knightly - 3 AUG
✔50 Sailing - Perfection #2 - Claire Adams - 8 AUG
✔51 Golf - Treading Water - Marie Force - 8 AUG
✔52 Cycling - An Unlikely Match - Barbara Dunlop - 9 AUG
✔53 Cycling - Taught - B.B. Hamel - 14 AUG
✔54 Shooting - Honored - B.B. Hamel - 14 AUG
✔55 Athletics - Friendship on Fire - Melissa Foster - 17 AUG
✔56 Canoeing - An Extraordinary Match - Barbara Dunlop - 18 AUG
✔57 Shooting - Riding the Night - Jaci Burton - 19 AUG
✔58 Aquatics - Sea of Love - Melissa Foster - 24 AUG
✔59 Athletics - Broken Hart - Ella Fox - 25 AUG
✔60 Equestrian - Skin Deep - Pamela Clare - 26 AUG
✔61 Volleyball - Striking Distance: I-Team 6 - Pamela Clare - 27 AUG
✔62 Ice Hockey - Pucked Over - Helena Hunting - 27 AUG
✔63 Weightlifting - My Stepbrother, His Highness - Victoria Cabot - 28 AUG
✔64 Equestrian - Wanted! - Vicki Lewis Thompson - 28 AUG
✔65 Weightlifting - Loving Hart - Ella Fox - 28 AUG
✔66 Equestrian - Ambushed! - Vicki Lewis Thompson - 29 AUG
✔67 Equestrian - Claimed! - Vicki Lewis Thompson - 30 AUG
✔68 Boxing - Willing Victim - Cara McKenna - 30 AUG
✔69 Shooting - Finding Hart - Ella Fox - 31 AUG
✔70 Shooting - Broken Cheaters - Lacey Silks - 1 SEPT
✔71 Shooting - Soldier Under Siege - Elle Kennedy - 2 SEPT
✔72 Shooting - Special Forces Rendezvous - Elle Kennedy - 2 SEPT
✔73 Wrestling - Maybe Matt's Miracle - Tammy Falkner - 2 SEPT
✔74 Shooting - Soul Deep - Pamela Clare

[Bookchaser]

Let’s go to the Olympics! Challenge
Duration: June 15, 2016 - September 14, 2016
Level: Gold Medal + Bonus


I'm finished! Thanks for a fun challenge. I'm really looking forward to starting the next one soon.


There is no minimum page count, and audiobooks and rereads are allowed. You may either update your original post or repost as the challenge progresses, but please repost upon completion.

20/20 + 9 Bonus Completed


The Games (4 books completed)
Summer: Read a book that takes place in the summer, or that is set somewhere that is known for warm/hot weather.
Summer by the Sea by Susan Wiggs - 06/19/16
Winter: Read a book that takes place in the winter, or is set in a location known for cooler/cold weather.
Baby It's Cold Outside by Addison Fox - 08/22/16
Paralympics: Read a book with a character who suffers from some sort of illness or disability (physical or mental), or other physical defect (scars, injury, etc.)
Violet by Leigh Greenwood - 08/15/16
Ancient Games: Read a Historical novel or a book with an older character.
A Whisper of Roses by Teresa Medeiros - 08/05/16





Countries (6 books completed) ~ For each country, read a book that is set in that country, has an author or character from there, or where the three letters in the country’s abbreviation can be found in the title and/or author of the book.

Greece (GRE): The home of the Ancient Olympic Games, and location of the first modern Olympic Games
Greek for Beginners by Jackie Braun - 07/24/16

Nations that have hosted the Olympics (Winter or Summer) at least three times:
United States (USA): Make Me Stay by Jaci Burton - 07/23/16
France (FRA): The Pursuit by Janet Evanovich - 07/03/16
Great Britain (GBR): Only a Promise by Mary Balogh - 09/10/16
Canada (CAN): Kiss of Danger by Deborah Cooke - 07/27/16
Italy (ITA): A Marriage Made in Italy by Rebecca Winters - 07/26/16





Colors and Symbols (10 books completed)
The colors on the Olympic Flag:
Blue: Read a book with blue on the cover, or that is set on or near the water.
Shifting Shadows: Stories from the World of Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs - 06/21/16
Black: Read a book with black on the cover, or with a darker storyline or a character that you would consider a “bad guy”.
Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning - 06/30/16
Red: Read a book with a red cover, or that has a suspenseful or mysterious storyline.
What Happens in London by Julia Quinn - 07/29/16
Yellow: Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with a happy, funny, or lighthearted character or storyline.
A Kiss to Build a Dream On by Kim Amos - 07/03/16
Green: Read a book with green on the cover, or that is set primarily outdoors or includes an animal or animals prominently in the storyline (shifters count!)
The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn - 07/20/16
White: Read a book with white on the cover, or with a shy, naïve, or virginal character.
Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn - 07/30/16
Olympic Rings: Read a book with something round on the cover, or a story with multiple POVs or connected storylines.
Cat's Lair by Christine Feehan - 08/14/16
Torch/Flame: Read a book with fire or some other light source on the cover, or with a “hot” storyline.
Kiss of Destiny by Deborah Cooke - 08/01/16
Medals: Read a book that has won or been nominated for an award of any kind. If you need ideas, see the Goodreads Book Awards page.
Night Broken by Patricia Briggs - 08/04/16
Olympic Motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger": Read a short book that you can finish Fast, a longer book with a High page count, or a book with a character that is either physically or mentally Strong.
Kiss of Darkness by Deborah Cooke - 07/31/16





Bonus: Read one (or more) book in which a MC participates in one of the Olympic sports. Note: This doesn’t have to be in a professional or even organized manner. For example, if one of the MCs lifts weights as part of a workout, it can be used for weightlifting.


The following sports are currently included in either the Summer or Winter Olympic Games:
Alpine Skiing: Maybe This Christmas by Sarah Morgan - 06/26/16
Aquatics: Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson - 08/11/16
Archery: Serpent's Kiss by Deborah Cooke - 09/07/16
Equestrian: Rough Wrangler, Tender Kisses by Jill Gregory - 07/31/16
Ice Hockey: Chasing Stanley by Deirdre Martin - 07/13/16
Rowing: Mystical Warrior by Janet Chapman - 07/10/16
Rugby: Just This Once by Rosalind James - 08/08/16
Shooting: Daisy by Leigh Greenwood - 07/19/16
Volleyball: No Strings Attached by Kate Angell - 07/16/16