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message 101: by Miodrag ★❥ (new)

Miodrag ★❥ | 889 comments Nadia *I'm full of awesomesauce*~♥Love yourself♥~☼Don't take things for granted☼~♫Value those around you♫~♠Live with No Regrets♠~ wrote: "Congrats!"

Thanks! :))


message 102: by Sophie (new)

Sophie Done!

Date Started: August 1
Date completed: September 14
Finished: 10/10
Chantress Alchemy (Chantress, #2) by Amy Butler Greenfield Opposition (Lux, #5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma Sisters' Fate (The Cahill Witch Chronicles, #3) by Jessica Spotswood Isla and the Happily Ever After (Anna and the French Kiss, #3) by Stephanie Perkins Howl's Moving Castle (Howl's Moving Castle, #1) by Diana Wynne Jones Jinx by Meg Cabot Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, #3) by Sarah J. Maas Diamonds and Deceit (At Somerton, #2) by Leila Rasheed The Caller (Shadowfell, #3) by Juliet Marillier

1. The Caller (read 9/14, 4 stars)
2. Heir of Fire (read 9/10, 4 stars)
3. Imaginary Girls (read 8/9, 2 stars)
4. Chantress Alchemy (read 8/4, 4 stars)
5. Howl's Moving Castle (read 8/21, 4 stars)
6. Sisters' Fate (read 8/20, 4 stars)
7. Isla and the Happily Ever After (read 8/17, 2 stars)
8. Jinx (read 8/22, 3 stars)
9. Diamonds and Deceit (read 8/22, 3 stars)
10. Opposition (read 8/5, 3 stars)


message 103: by Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd (new)

Jacquelyn (jacquelynreads) | 18790 comments Congrats, Sophie!


message 104: by ~Akweley♡Mazarae♥~★☆★oblivion★☆★~I CAN'T BREATHE~ (last edited Sep 25, 2014 04:14PM) (new)

~Akweley♡Mazarae♥~★☆★oblivion★☆★~I CAN'T BREATHE~ (nala13) | 781 comments Update

I don't think I'll finish, but here goes...

Read:7/10

1. New Release:Idols-finished August 22nd, 2014 (3*)

2. August & September:Aces Up-finished August 10th, 2014 (2*)

3. Wiggle Your Toes Day (August 6):The Dark Divine

4. Book Lover's Day (August 9):Pigs in Heaven-finished September 10th, 2014

5. Aviation Day (August 19):Divided We Fall-finished August 9th, 2014(3*)

6. Vesuvius Day (August 24):Not a Drop to Drink-finished September 25th, 2014

7. National Beheading Day (September 2):Love and Leftovers

8. 911 Remembrance (September 11:)The Nanny Diaries-finished August 19th, 2014 (3*)

9. Autumnal Equinox (September 23): The Vanishing Game-finished September 20. 2014 (3*)

d. a book with at least 3 of these letters in the title: | A | U | T | M | N |

10. National Good Neighbor Day (September 28):Anna and the French Kiss

Read
Divided We Fall (Divided We Fall, #1) by Trent Reedy Aces Up by Lauren Barnholdt The Nanny Diaries (Nanny, #1) by Emma McLaughlin Idols (Icons, #2) by Margaret Stohl Pigs in Heaven (Greer Family, #2) by Barbara Kingsolver The Vanishing Game by Kate Kae Myers Not a Drop to Drink (Not a Drop to Drink, #1) by Mindy McGinnis



Currently Reading
The Dark Divine (The Dark Divine, #1) by Bree Despain

TBR
Love and Leftovers by Sarah Tregay Anna and the French Kiss (Anna and the French Kiss, #1) by Stephanie Perkins


message 105: by ★ℕłℂØℓҾ★ (Nix), snowflakes and eyelashes (new)

★ℕłℂØℓҾ★ (Nix) (ladyknightnix) | 4549 comments 12th Two-Month Challenge:
August 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014

Finished: September 18, 2014
1. New Release: Season of Wonder (The Remnants #1) by Lisa Tawn Bergren Season of Wonder, by Lisa T. Bergren (Completed: 9/12/14 - 5 stars)
2. August & September: Castle in the Air (Howl's Moving Castle, #2) by Diana Wynne Jones CAStle in the Air, by Diana Wynne Jones (Completed: 8/19/14 - 5 stars)
3. Wiggle Your Toes Day (August 6): Operating Instructions A Journal of My Son's First Year by Anne Lamott Operating Instructions, by Anne Lamott (Completed: 9/15/14 - 3 stars)
4. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Princess of the Silver Woods (Princess, #3) by Jessica Day George Princess of the Silver Woods, by Jessica Day George (Completed: 8/18/14 - 3 stars)
5. Aviation Day (August 19): First Meetings in Ender's Universe (The Ender Quintet, #0.5) by Orson Scott Card First Meetings in Ender's Universe, by Orson Scott Card (Completed: 8/19/14 - 4 stars)
6. Vesuvius Day (August 24): Curses and Smoke by Vicky Alvear Shecter Curses and Smoke, by Vicky Alvear Schecter (Completed: 8/21/14 - 2 stars)
7. National Beheading Day (September 2): Blonde Ops by Charlotte Bennardo Blonde Ops, by Charlotte Bennardo (Completed: 8/22/14 - 3 stars)
8. 911 Remembrance (September 11): Confessions of a Murder Suspect (Confessions, #1) by James Patterson Confessions of a Murder Suspect, by James Patterson (Completed: 9/1/14 - 4 stars)
9. Autumnal Equinox (September 23): | A | U | T | M | N | Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2) by Tahereh Mafi Unravel Me, by Tahereh Mafi (Completed: 9/18/14 - 5 stars)
10. National Good Neighbor Day (September 28): Obsidian (Lux, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout Obsidian, by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Completed: 9/8/14 - 4 stars)


message 106: by Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd (new)

Jacquelyn (jacquelynreads) | 18790 comments Congrats, Nicole!


message 107: by ★ℕłℂØℓҾ★ (Nix), snowflakes and eyelashes (new)

★ℕłℂØℓҾ★ (Nix) (ladyknightnix) | 4549 comments Thanks, Jacquelyn!


message 108: by Vicki (new)

Vicki (goodreadscomboobooper49) | 31156 comments Good job, Nicole! :)


message 109: by Gisbelle (new)

Gisbelle | 25787 comments Well done!


message 110: by Heather (new)

Heather | 158 comments Congrats, Nicole!


message 111: by ★ℕłℂØℓҾ★ (Nix), snowflakes and eyelashes (new)

★ℕłℂØℓҾ★ (Nix) (ladyknightnix) | 4549 comments Thanks, guys! :D


message 112: by Trisha, lives on coffee (new)

Trisha | 30284 comments phew! Finally done! LOL

Start Date: 8/1
Completed: 9/16

10/10
Read:
Opposition (Lux, #5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout  Beautiful Lies  by Jessica Warman On the Fence by Kasie West Sleep No More (Charlotte Westing Chronicles, #1) by Aprilynne Pike The Chance You Won't Return by Annie Cardi The Unwritten Rule by Elizabeth Scott Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott She Is Not Invisible by Marcus Sedgwick Trial by Fire (Worldwalker, #1) by Josephine Angelini The Islands at the End of the World by Austin Aslan


message 113: by Vicki (new)

Vicki (goodreadscomboobooper49) | 31156 comments Yay!! Congrats, Trisha!! :)


message 114: by Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd (new)

Jacquelyn (jacquelynreads) | 18790 comments Congrats, Trisha!! :D


message 115: by Katherine (new)

Katherine | 2740 comments Congrats Trisha!!!


message 116: by Jay (new)

Jay | 5197 comments Congrats, Trisha!!!!


message 117: by Gisbelle (new)

Gisbelle | 25787 comments Congrats, Trisha. Great job!


message 118: by Trisha, lives on coffee (new)

Trisha | 30284 comments Thanks guys!


~Akweley♡Mazarae♥~★☆★oblivion★☆★~I CAN'T BREATHE~ (nala13) | 781 comments Update

I'M FINISHED!!!!!!!

Read:10/10

1. New Release:Idols-finished August 22nd, 2014 (3*)

2. August & September:Aces Up-finished August 10th, 2014 (2*)

3. Wiggle Your Toes Day (August 6):The Dark Divine-finished September 28, 2014

4. Book Lover's Day (August 9):Pigs in Heaven-finished September 10th, 2014

5. Aviation Day (August 19):Divided We Fall-finished August 9th, 2014(3*)

6. Vesuvius Day (August 24):Not a Drop to Drink-finished September 25th, 2014

7. National Beheading Day (September 2):Love and Leftovers-finished September 28, 2014

8. 911 Remembrance (September 11:)The Nanny Diaries-finished August 19th, 2014 (3*)

9. Autumnal Equinox (September 23): The Vanishing Game-finished September 20. 2014 (3*)

d. a book with at least 3 of these letters in the title: | A | U | T | M | N |

10. National Good Neighbor Day (September 28):Anna and the French Kiss-finished September 28, 2014

Read
Divided We Fall (Divided We Fall, #1) by Trent Reedy Aces Up by Lauren Barnholdt The Nanny Diaries (Nanny, #1) by Emma McLaughlin Idols (Icons, #2) by Margaret Stohl Pigs in Heaven (Greer Family, #2) by Barbara Kingsolver The Vanishing Game by Kate Kae Myers Not a Drop to Drink (Not a Drop to Drink, #1) by Mindy McGinnis Love and Leftovers by Sarah Tregay The Dark Divine (The Dark Divine, #1) by Bree Despain
Anna and the French Kiss (Anna and the French Kiss, #1) by Stephanie Perkins



Currently Reading
TBR


message 120: by Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd (new)

Jacquelyn (jacquelynreads) | 18790 comments Congrats, Nadia!


message 121: by Jay (new)

Jay | 5197 comments Congratulations


message 122: by Heather (new)

Heather | 158 comments Congrats, Nadia! I'm not going to make it. I have 9/10. Oh well. I'm looking forward to the books I've decided on for the next challenge though. :)


message 123: by Karen (new)

Karen | 153 comments 1. New Release: Uncivilized: 9/22-3*
2. August & September - The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: 8/16-2*
3. Wiggle Your Toes: Definitely Dead: 8/9-4*
4. Book Lover's Day: The Pretenders: 8/20-4*
5. Aviation Day: Angelfall: 8/31-4*
6. Vesuvius Day: Seducing Lauren: 9/8-3*
7. National Beheading Day: The Perks of Being a Wallflower: 9/21-5*
8. 911 Remembrance: Dark Lover: 9/2-4*
9. Autumnal Equinox: The House on Mango Street: 8/17-2*
10. National Good Neighbor Day: Rusty Nailed: 9/29-2*


message 124: by Vicki (new)

Vicki (goodreadscomboobooper49) | 31156 comments Gis, I have to finish my last book tonight. What time will you be changing the banner from 12th to 13th challenge? I think you'll do it tonight, right?


message 125: by Mandiann (new)

Mandiann (goodreadscommandiann) | 6882 comments Vicki wrote: "Gis, I have to finish my last book tonight. What time will you be changing the banner from 12th to 13th challenge? I think you'll do it tonight, right?"

I am also finishing my 9th book tonight. Won't get my tenth done.


message 126: by Gisbelle (new)

Gisbelle | 25787 comments Vicki wrote: "Gis, I have to finish my last book tonight. What time will you be changing the banner from 12th to 13th challenge? I think you'll do it tonight, right?"

Yes, maybe around 9 your time


message 127: by Vicki (new)

Vicki (goodreadscomboobooper49) | 31156 comments Okay, thanks. I'll be able to finish and post by then.


message 128: by Vicki (new)

Vicki (goodreadscomboobooper49) | 31156 comments Mandiann, I know that feeling! I'm reading Falling Into You and it's my last book. The part I'm at is so sad!! I have to read it quickly! Lol


message 129: by Ambs ❤❤ (new)

Ambs ❤❤ (hannonan) | 134 comments #12 Two-Month Reading Challenge (August 1 - September 30)

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1. New Release: As Red as Blood - Comp. 8.19.14 ****
2. August & September: Shadow and Bone - Comp. 8.12.14 ****
3. Barefoot: Second Honeymoon - Comp. 9.30.14 ****
4. Reader's Choice: Paper Towns - Comp. 8.5.14 ***
5. Aviation: Xenocide - Comp. 9.28.14 ****
6. Vesuvius: The Scorch Trials - Comp. 9.6.14 ****
7. Beheading: Dorothy Must Die - Comp. 8.26.14 ****
8. 9/11 Remembrance: Death Will Help You Leave Him: A Humorous New York Mystery; Bruce Kohler #2 - Comp. 8.13.14 ****
9. Autumnal Equinox: I Am Number Four - Comp. 8.9.14 ***
10. Neighbor Romance: Bully

DNR:
Bully (Fall Away, #1) by Penelope Douglas
Completed:
Paper Towns by John Green I Am Number Four (Lorien Legacies, #1) by Pittacus Lore Shadow and Bone (The Grisha, #1) by Leigh Bardugo Death Will Help You Leave Him A Humorous New York Mystery; Bruce Kohler #2 (Bruce Kohler Series) by Elizabeth Zelvin As Red as Blood (The Snow White Trilogy) by Salla Simukka Dorothy Must Die (Dorothy Must Die, #1) by Danielle Paige The Scorch Trials (Maze Runner, #2) by James Dashner Xenocide (The Ender Quintet, #3) by Orson Scott Card Second Honeymoon (Honeymoon, #2) by James Patterson
Average Rating: 3.78*


message 130: by Heather (new)

Heather | 158 comments Oh no! You missed an awesome book though! I just read Bully and loved it. You should try to get to it another time. 90% is awesome though. Great Job!

Ambs ♥♥ wrote: "#12 Two-Month Reading Challenge (August 1 - September 30)



1. New Release: As Red as Blood - Comp. 8.19.14 ****
2. August & September: Shadow and Bone - Comp. 8.12..."



message 131: by Lynn (new)

Lynn So finished just in time (really pleased as this was a very busy month!)

1. New Release: Ugly Love 10/08
2. August & September - A&S: If I Stay 04/08
3. Wiggle Your Toes: Never Too Far 23/08
4. Book Lover's Day: The Promise of Stardust 21/08
5. Aviation Day: Black Box 17/08
6. Vesuvius Day: Not a Drop to Drink 30/09
7. National Beheading Day: Surrender Your Love 08/08
8. 911 Remembrance: Dash & Lily's Book of Dares 08/08
9. Autumnal Equinox: Fallen Too Far 22/08
10. National Good Neighbor Day: My Life Next Door 02/09

Completed (Bookcovers) in reading order:
If I Stay (If I Stay, #1) by Gayle Forman Surrender Your Love (Surrender Your Love, #1) by J.C. Reed Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover The Promise of Stardust by Priscille Sibley Fallen Too Far (Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines Never Too Far (Too Far, #2) by Abbi Glines My Life Next Door (My Life Next Door, #1) by Huntley Fitzpatrick Black Box by Cassia Leo Not a Drop to Drink (Not a Drop to Drink, #1) by Mindy McGinnis


message 132: by Adriana (new)

Adriana Stone | 322 comments I finished just in time!

Books Read :

City of Heavenly Fire (The Mortal Instruments, #6) by Cassandra Clare City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments, #4) by Cassandra Clare That Summer by Sarah Dessen Legend (Legend, #1) by Marie Lu A Tangle of Knots by Lisa Graff Curses and Smoke by Vicky Alvear Shecter City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments, #2) by Cassandra Clare City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare Champion (Legend, #3) by Marie Lu The Future of Us by Jay Asher


message 133: by Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd (new)

Jacquelyn (jacquelynreads) | 18790 comments Congrats to everyone who finished or came really close!! :D


message 134: by Vicki (new)

Vicki (goodreadscomboobooper49) | 31156 comments I still have about 3 1/2 hours, but I should be done in about 2.


message 135: by Gisbelle (last edited Sep 30, 2014 05:38PM) (new)

Gisbelle | 25787 comments I'll keep the challenge widget till tomorrow morning.


message 136: by Tawallah (new)

Tawallah Great. at least I can finish book 9. To the mods, I really enjoyed this one.


message 137: by Gisbelle (new)

Gisbelle | 25787 comments 9 is also fantastic, June. Congrats.


message 138: by Vicki (new)

Vicki (goodreadscomboobooper49) | 31156 comments Thank you, Gis!! :)


message 139: by Gisbelle (new)

Gisbelle | 25787 comments no problem :) I already set up 13th challenge widget


message 140: by Gisbelle (new)

Gisbelle | 25787 comments I finally finished! Phew :)


Read: 10/10

1. New Release: Sacrifice Aug 23 (3.5*)
2. August & September: Snow Like Ashes Aug 13 (5*)
3. Wiggle Your Toes Day (August 6): This Is How It Ends Aug 7 (4*)
4. Book Lover's Day (August 9): Can't Look Away Aug 3 (4*)
5. Aviation Day (August 19): Black Box Sep 30 (3*)
6. Vesuvius Day (August 24): Not a Drop to Drink Aug 15 (4*)
7. National Beheading Day (September 2): Liars, Inc. Aug 16 (5*)
8. 911 Remembrance (September 11): Tabula Rasa Aug 9 (4*)
9. Autumnal Equinox (September 23): In a Handful of Dust Aug 19 (5*)
10. National Good Neighbor Day (September 28): Ugly Love Aug 5 (4*)

Read
Can't Look Away by Donna Cooner Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover This Is How It Ends by Jen Nadol Tabula Rasa by Kristen Lippert-Martin Snow Like Ashes (Snow Like Ashes, #1) by Sara Raasch Not a Drop to Drink (Not a Drop to Drink, #1) by Mindy McGinnis Liars, Inc. by Paula Stokes In a Handful of Dust (Not a Drop to Drink, #2) by Mindy McGinnis Sacrifice (Elemental, #5) by Brigid Kemmerer Black Box by Cassia Leo


message 141: by Tawallah (new)

Tawallah Gisbelle wrote: "9 is also fantastic, June. Congrats."

Thanks Gisbelle, I edited my original post, message number 46. Thanks for the encouragement. This challenge really got me excited about reading and reducing my TBR pile. Plus, I read more books than I usually would these last 2 months. Guess I just needed some motivation. And free time.


message 142: by Trisha, lives on coffee (new)

Trisha | 30284 comments yay! congrats Gisbelle!!


message 143: by Jay (last edited Sep 30, 2014 07:11PM) (new)

Jay | 5197 comments Congrats Gisbelle!!!!


message 144: by Vicki (last edited Sep 30, 2014 08:17PM) (new)

Vicki (goodreadscomboobooper49) | 31156 comments YAY!!! I am finally DONE! :o)

Start Date: 01 August
Completed: 30 September

10/10

1. New Release: Opposition 8/31 (4 stars)

2. August & September: Season of Wonder 9/4 (5 stars)

3. Wiggle Your Toes Day (August 6): Bad Girls Don't Die 9/30 (4 stars)

4. Book Lover's Day: (August 9): Sky on Fire 8/10 (5 stars)

5. Aviation Day (August 19): The Chance You Won't Return 8/17 (4 stars)

6. Versuvius Day (August 24): Not a Drop to Drink 96 (2 stars)

7. National Beheading Day: (September 2): The Rules for Breaking 8/16 (4 stars)

8. 911 Remembrance (September 11): Speak 8/3 (4 stars)

9. Autumnal Equinox (September 23): Truly, Madly, Deadly | A | U | T | M | N | 9/14 (3 stars)

10. National Good Neighbor Day (September 26): Falling into You 9/30 (4 stars)

Books Read:
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson Sky on Fire (Monument 14, #2) by Emmy Laybourne The Rules for Breaking (The Rules for Disappearing, #2) by Ashley Elston The Chance You Won't Return by Annie Cardi Opposition (Lux, #5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout Not a Drop to Drink (Not a Drop to Drink, #1) by Mindy McGinnis Season of Wonder (The Remnants #1) by Lisa Tawn Bergren Truly, Madly, Deadly by Hannah Jayne Bad Girls Don't Die (Bad Girls Don't Die, #1) by Katie Alender Falling into You (Falling, #1) by Jasinda Wilder


message 145: by Vicki (new)

Vicki (goodreadscomboobooper49) | 31156 comments Congratulations everybody!

Gis, I'm glad you read so many 4 and 5 star books! :o)


message 146: by Gisbelle (new)

Gisbelle | 25787 comments Thanks guys :) And congrats everybody who finished the challenge.


message 147: by Gisbelle (new)

Gisbelle | 25787 comments Vicki wrote: "Congratulations everybody!

Gis, I'm glad you read so many 4 and 5 star books! :o)"


Thanks :) I read a lot of good books back in August :D


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