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Over in a Flash - June, 2017
BJ Rose 06/05 - Done! Congrats!
Becky 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Brandilynn 00/06
Elaine 00/02
Ipshita 04/04 - Done! Congrats!
Julianna 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Lara 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Lisa (Aussie Girl) 04/04 - Done! Congrats!
Melissa 02/02 - Done! Congrats!
Nikki ♥ 10/10 - Done! Congrats!
Sandra 05/05 - Done! Congrats!
Sherin 00/05
Silvia 03/03 - Done! Congrats!
Trish 00/02
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LISA'S TRACKING POST 4/4 COMPLETEDTHEME; 2. ART
by Cassandra Clare. 6/2/17 4.5 stars.Julian Blackthorn is an artist especially of beautiful murals.
COLOUR; BLUE..
by Nalini Singh. ★★★★. 6/7/17THEME; FATHER'S DAY
★★★☆. 6/9/17. Hero, Gabe becomes a step father to teenaged Mallory.THEME ; FIRST DAY OF SUMMER.
by Mary Balough. 6/13/17. ★★★★
Welcome to the challenge, Lisa!
I know I will have these two, maybe more but I am going to definatly sign up for 2.Paranormal:
Friendship:
Welcome to the challenge, Melissa!
Art:
Handsome man:
I might try one more for paranormal but I haven't decided yet :)
Nikki's Tracking10/10
Blue ~
6/4 - 4★Art ~ Heroine in the third story is an artist
3.5★Nature ~
6/12 - 3★Paranormal ~
6/7 - 4★Friendship ~ Heroine hires an event coordinator and becomes friends with her
6/3 - 4★Father's Day ~
6/26 - 4★Artistic cover ~
6/5 - 4★Playing cards ~
6/11 - 3★Long hair ~
6/22 - 5★Handsome man ~
6/6 - 4★
I'm in for 3!Read: 2/3
COLORS: Blue and/or Green Yours to Keep 6/8
JUNE THEMES: (5) Friendship The Second Chance Cafe 6/4
ITEMS: an artistic cover An Affair Before Christmas 6/8
I'll try for 2, but am having trouble reading still.Thanks Lisa Kay
HEAC - OVER IN A FLASH (1st June - 30th June)BLUE COVER - A Duke By Any Other Name Eva Devon
GREEN COVER - The Disappearance of Lady Edith Christina McKnight
Welcome to the challenge, Trish, Sandra, Nikki ♥, Lara, Julianna, & Elaine!
Does anyone have any family, friends, or loved ones who have birthdays (etc.) coming up in July... or beyond... and you want to dedicate a challenge to them by selecting our three themes, colors, items? If so, let me know and I'll eMail you the info.Volunteers for Upcoming Months?
I can pick the pictures for you... or you may. Whatever.
OVER IN A FLASH
Keeping Track of Volunteers - Dedicating to Loved Ones
Month/Year Member Join GRs / HEAC
Nov. 2017 Sherin* Oct10 / Feb 12
Oct. 2017
Sept. 2017
August 2017 Brandilyn* Nov11 / Jul12
July 2017 Lisa (Aussie Girl) May10 / Jul12
June 2017 Nikki ♥ Apr08 / Feb12
*Brandilyn - can switch to September
*Sherin - can switch to October
I am in for 6 for June (I need to go update May... that month completely got away from me!)I can do August or September, Lisa Kay (I have kids with birthdays in both. My parents' (who I lost end of last year) anniversary is also in August).
My spot0/6
COLORS: Blue and/or Green
JUNE THEMES:
(1) 1. First Day of Summer: Read a book that takes place during the summer months or takes place in a sunny place.
(2) Art: Katie is a budding artist and is hoping to get into a special art school next semester. Read a book where a character is an artist, loves art or a book that has anything to do with art.
(3) Nature: Linda loves the beauty of nature. She loves going to botanical gardens and parks for family gatherings. Read a book with some type of natural element on the cover.
(4) Paranormal: Katie loves paranormal. Read a paranormal book.
(5) Friendship: Linda and I have been friends for 20+ years. Read a book that centers around friendship or a book where a friendship is formed.
(6) Father’s Day: Read a book where a character is a father or an expecting father.
ITEMS:
Pearl.
Rose
Honeysuckle.
Gemini and Cancer.
artistic cover
horse
musical instrument
someone with long hair or freckles
playing cards, butterfly
bubbles
a handsome man
I'm in for at least 3.Summer: A Summer of Guiltless Sex June 1st - 5 stars - LOVED!!
Natural element on cover: Red Dirt Heart June 23rd - 5 stars
Father: And Then You June 22 - 5 stars
Great, Brandilyn! I'll assign you August, unless someone else pipes up, then I'll move you to September. Let's give it a couple days. Then I'll send you an eMail. Thanks!
Welcome to the challenge, Brandilyn & Silvia!
LISA'S TRACKING POST 1/4THEME; 2. ART Lord of Shadows (The Dark Artifices, #2) by Cassandra Clare by Cassandra Clare. 6/2/17 4.5 stars.
Julian Blackthorn is an artist especially of beautiful murals.
Thanks Lisa Kay.I haven't done one for a while. I can do July, my son and his wife both have birthdays in July.
I would love to be part of the challenge, but I don't know how much I can read while studying for all my classes for University.I've managed to read one book so far.
- Colors: Blue and Green: Late Summer in the Vineyard
- Read: 14.6.2017, Rating 4 stars
I'm in for 5..1. Father’s Day : The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
- Read on 06/02/2017 (A lovely read)2. First Day of Summer : Map of the Invisible World
: 06/05/17 (Set in Indonesia )3. Natural Element :Cloud Atlas
: 06/12/174. Paranormal : The Overcoat
: 06/12/175. Colour (Green ) Where'd You Go, Bernadette
:06/14/2017
Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "I haven't done one for a while. I can do July, my son and his wife both have birthdays in July."Cool! I'll mark you down...and send you an eMail.
Kathi wrote: "I would love to be part of the challenge, but I don't know how much I can read while studying for all my classes for University."Studying definitely comes first, Kathi!
Welcome to the challenge, Sherin!
I'm listing 5 - will see how many I actually get done…Over in a Flash June 2017
0/5
COLOR: Green:
by Georgette HeyerCOLOR: Blue & Green:
by Carla NeggersCOLOR: Blue/Green:
by Julia QuinnTHEME # 4: PNR:
by Christine FeehanTHEME #6: Father's Day: Roger is the father of 2 young children:
by Diana Gabaldon
2/?Blue ~
6/4 - 4★Friendship ~ Heroine hires an event coordinator and becomes friends with her
6/3 - 4★
Art:
Rating: 4.5/5
Finished: 6/1/17
Lisa Kay wrote: "Volunteers for Upcoming Months?
Does anyone have any family, friends, or loved ones who have birthdays (etc.) coming up in July... or beyond... and you want to dedicate a cha..."
My daughters Bday is July 21
1/5 Completed 6/5/17THEME: Friendship: Read a book that centers around friendship.
4**** A good start to a new series that I discovered. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
I'm listing 5 - will see how many I actually get done…Over in a Flash June 2017
1/5
COLOR: Green:
by Georgette HeyerCOLOR: Blue & Green:
by Carla Neggers√ COLOR: Blue/Green:
by Julia Quinn - 3* - 6.04THEME # 4: PNR:
by Christine FeehanTHEME #6: Father's Day: Roger is the father of 2 young children:
by Diana Gabaldon
Lisa Kay wrote: "Over in a Flash - hopefully will be a reoccurring challenge.I stole this idea (with permission) from the SOS: Serious Overload of Series group.
Over in a Flash ~ Cover Hunt & Them..."
LISA'S TRACKING POST 2/4THEME; 2. ART Lord of Shadows (The Dark Artifices, #2) by Cassandra Clare by Cassandra Clare. 6/2/17 4.5 stars.
Julian Blackthorn is an artist especially of beautiful murals.
COLOUR; BLUE.. Wild Embrace (Psy-Changeling #2.5, 5.1, 11.5, 12.1) by Nalini Singhby Nalini Singh. ★★★★. 6/7/17 .
Trish wrote: "My daughters Bday is July 21..."Sweet!
Welcome to the challenge, BJ Rose! Samuel, I'm not sure if you're joining or not. Could you please clarify?Updated you all, ladies.
LISA'S TRACKING POST 3/4THEME; 2. ART Lord of Shadows (The Dark Artifices, #2) by Cassandra Clare by Cassandra Clare. 6/2/17 4.5 stars.
Julian Blackthorn is an artist especially of beautiful murals.
COLOUR; BLUE.. Wild Embrace (Psy-Changeling #2.5, 5.1, 11.5, 12.1) by Nalini Singhby Nalini Singh. ★★★★. 6/7/17
THEME; FATHER'S DAY Forget Me Not (SEAL Team 12, #1) by Marliss Melton ★★★☆. 6/9/17. Hero, Gabe becomes a step father to teenaged Mallory.
2/5 Completed 6/9/17 THEMES: NATURE: Read a book with some type of natural element on the cover. (Flowers & Mud seems as natural as you can get!) ;-}
4+**** Another great addition to the Silver Springs series!
I'm a little late this month, but I think I can squeeze in three books.❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖
HEA's Over-in-a-Flash
June 2017
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Finished: 3 of 3
✔︎ 1. Nature/Ocean To Scotland With Love by Patience Griffin |4½★'s| Jun 12
✔︎ 2. Paranormal: Awake at Dawn by C.C. Hunter |4★'s| Jun 18
✔︎ 3. Item: Horse: To Win Her Favor by Tamera Alexander |5★'s| Jun 10
Hi! I'm joining in late as well. Please sign me up :)COLORS: Blue and/or Green
03/06/17 ★★★★★THEMES:
(1) 1. First Day of Summer:
04/06/17 ★★★.5
(3) Nature:
06/06/17 ★★★★
(4) Paranormal:
11/06/17 ★★★★
LISA'S TRACKING POST 4/4 COMPLETEDTHEME; 2. ART Lord of Shadows (The Dark Artifices, #2) by Cassandra Clare by Cassandra Clare. 6/2/17 4.5 stars.
Julian Blackthorn is an artist especially of beautiful murals.
COLOUR; BLUE.. Wild Embrace (Psy-Changeling #2.5, 5.1, 11.5, 12.1) by Nalini Singhby Nalini Singh. ★★★★. 6/7/17
THEME; FATHER'S DAY Forget Me Not (SEAL Team 12, #1) by Marliss Melton ★★★☆. 6/9/17. Hero, Gabe becomes a step father to teenaged Mallory.
THEME ; FIRST DAY OF SUMMER. A Summer to Remember (Bedwyn Saga, #.6) by Mary Balogh . 6/13/17. ★★★★
Lisa Kay wrote: "Volunteers for Upcoming Months?
Does anyone have any family, friends, or loved ones who have birthdays (etc.) coming up in July... or beyond... and you want to dedicate a cha..."
My sister's birthday is in November & a dear friend's in October..
I can prepare the challenge for any of those months.
3/5 Completed 6/12/17JUNE THEMES: Father’s Day: Read a book where a character is a father or an expecting father.
4**** A great summer read!!
I'm listing 5 - will see how many I actually get done…Over in a Flash June 2017
3/5
√ COLOR: Green:
by Georgette Heyer - 4* - 6.12COLOR: Blue & Green:
by Carla Neggers√ COLOR: Blue/Green:
by Julia Quinn - 3* - 6.04THEME # 4: PNR:
by Christine Feehan√ THEME #6: Father's Day: Roger is the father of 2 young children:
by Diana Gabaldon - 5* - 6.11 (listened to audiobook)
Welcome to the challenge, Becky & Ipshita! Updated you, ladies.
Sherin wrote: "My sister's birthday is in November & a dear friend's in October..I can prepare the challenge for any of those months."
Great, Sherin! I'll send you something in a bit.
...and post a sign-up list... so I don't get confused. LOL!
Congrats, Lisa (Aussie Girl)!
...pearls...
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I stole this idea (with permission) from the SOS: Serious Overload of Series group.
Duration: June 1st through June 30th.
Rules: Read at least 2 books with the following themes, or items found on their covers, or colors from the options below. Be sure to post your book covers, dates read, and star ratings. Feel free to do as many as you want, as many times as you wish.
Member Choosing: Nikki ♥, has been a GoodReads member since April, 2008, and a participant of Happily Ever After Café since February, 2012. She is dedicating this June Challenge to her niece Katie and her best friend Linda. They are both June babies!
COLORS: Blue and/or Green
JUNE THEMES: (1) 1. First Day of Summer: Read a book that takes place during the summer months or takes place in a sunny place. (2) Art: Katie is a budding artist and is hoping to get into a special art school next semester. Read a book where a character is an artist, loves art or a book that has anything to do with art. (3) Nature: Linda loves the beauty of nature. She loves going to botanical gardens and parks for family gatherings. Read a book with some type of natural element on the cover. (4) Paranormal: Katie loves paranormal. Read a paranormal book. (5) Friendship: Linda and I have been friends for 20+ years. Read a book that centers around friendship or a book where a friendship is formed. (6) Father’s Day: Read a book where a character is a father or an expecting father.
ITEMS: June’s birthstone is pearl. Flowers are rose and honeysuckle. Zodiac signs are Gemini and Cancer. Other items are an artistic cover, horse, musical instrument, someone with long hair or freckles, playing cards, butterfly, bubbles and a handsome man.