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Well, I'm in. I am going to use inspiration from last year's challenge for the books I read. I'll get a list going later.
This sounds good. I will figure out a list. I know I have last year's Susan Mallery books, which I believe are all summer themed, as well as the new ones. At least they have summery covers! And also, the Beach House series from last year by Christy Ridgway. I have lots of other TBR's to choose from.
Welcome, Sharlene! I have only read one Susan Mallery (so far) but you're right, her book covers all have a very summery feel to them.
Since we are six months into this year, I’m going with a “catch up” theme. I’ve listed 25, and may add more, but I’ll be thrilled with ten.W♥LK: June 2014 Build Your Own Challenge
03/10
Books I promised to read - or listen to - & review:
1. ✔ Memory Betrayal, by Deborah Ann ★★★☆☆ Kindle 6/2
2. ✔ Nothing To Lose, by Christy Reece
3. The Sheik Retold, by Victoria Vane (audible.com & Kindle)
Ack! Series I’ve got to get back to!!:
4. In Death - Reunion in Death, by J.D. Robb (ODA & PB)
5. Immortals After Dark - Pleasure of a Dark Prince, by Kresley Cole (audible.com) “r.r.v.a.”
6. ✔ Amelia Peabody #3 - The Mummy Case, Elizabeth Peters ★★★★☆ SJLibrary-OCD 6/24
7. Archer Brothers #2 - Stealing the Preacher, by Karen Witemeyer
8. Otherworld #2 - Stolen, Kelley Armstrong (ODA)
Pick It for Me Books or Ramdomizer - from various groups:
9. The Pleasure of Your Kiss, by Teresa Medeiros (SJLibrary PB)
10. High Plains Bride, by Valerie Hansen (Kindle)
11. Everything You've Got, by Erin Nicholas (Lendable on Kindle-Hina has)
12. Iced Chiffon, by Duffy Brown (SJLibrary-PB)
13. Just Desserts, by G.A. McKevett (audible.com wishlist)
14. The Secret of the Old Clock, by Carolyn Keene (SJLibrary-ODA)
15. Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye, by Victoria Laurie (SFLibrary-eBook)
16. Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch, by Sally Bedell Smith (SJLibrary-eBook)
17. Cleopatra: A Life, by Stacy Schiff (SJLibrary-ODA & HC requested)
18. The Raven Prince, by Elizabeth Hoyt (audible.com) “r.r.v.a.”
19. Show No Mercy, by Cindy Gerard (SJLibrary-Large Print)
20. The Spy Wore Spurs, by Dana Marton (SFLibrary-eBook)
21. Samson's Lovely Mortal, by Tina Folsom (Kindle Freebie)
Do NOT buy any more audiobooks until I’ve listened to some I own:
22. Whiskey Sour, by J.A. Konrath (audible.com)
23. When Lightning Strikes, Brenda Novak (audible.com)
24. The Windflower, by Laura London (audible.com) “r.r.v.a.”
WHEN am I going to start this series?
25. The Mane Event, by Shelly Laurenston (audible.com)
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“r.r.v.a.” = “re-read via audio”
June indicates the start of school, the start of sleepless nights and the time to make yourself acquainted with Mr. Coffee again. It's the time to set aside and forget my addiction of reading pending novels and start reading loads of accounting books!
I had high hopes for June. Alas, the universe had other ideas. Maybe I can squeeze one more in before the end of the month.Update Post #6 = 03/10
I had high hopes and the universe had other ideas, too, LK! I'll have to see if I read anything at all that fit this.I need to get July's ready sometime in the next day!
Um, June just flew right by! I did some reading for book club & book chats & library books, but did not stick with the plan!
LOL! Hopefully I will get through last year's Christmas books before this year's come around!
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Books mentioned in this topic
Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch (other topics)The Mane Event (other topics)
Cleopatra: A Life (other topics)
Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye (other topics)
The Raven Prince (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Deborah Ann (other topics)Christy Reece (other topics)
Victoria Vane (other topics)
Duration: June 1 to June 30, 2014
What does June mean to you? Whatever it is, how about joining this Not Too Challenging Challenge to see how many books you can read that make you think of June!
You may choose a spell-it-out option, using the first letter of the author's first or last name, or the first letter of the first word in the book title. Or you can choose a cover item that represents June to you. Or, perhaps there is a subject that harkens memories or feelings of June, such as a wedding or graduation. Whatever works for you works for this challenge!
*Some Helpful Tips about June*
Feel free to choose something not in this list if you'd like!
6th month of the year
Summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere
Father's day in the usa (think father's day gifts; handyman tools, etc)
End of school in usa (perhaps elsewhere, as well)
Popular month for weddings
Graduations
Vacations
Beaches/sand/sandcastles/seashells
Fishing
Sunbathing/sunglasses/swimsuits/flip flops
Picnics
Camping
Fireflies
Summer sports (baseball, surfing, swimming, tennis, golf, sailing, biking)
Read a Book published in June (any year)
Lemonade/iced tea/iced coffee
Ice cream/popsicles
Frozen drinks/tropical drinks
BBQ (hot dogs, hamburgers, charcoal, condiments, grill)
Summer fruits/veggies (strawberries, watermelon, apricots, grapes, eggplant, tomatoes, honeydew, peaches, squash, cucumber, blackberries, corn on the cob)
National Dairy Month (yogurt, butter, cheese, milk, ice cream)
Birthstones: alexandrite, moonstone, pearl
Meaning: health and longevity
Flowers: honeysuckle and rose
Zodiac: gemini (twins) and cancer (crab)