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2018 August Monthly Challenge10/10 complete - I'm finished!
1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. - Penmort Castle by Kristen Ashley - 8/4/18
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses -
★ Read a book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man. - A Reaper at the Gatesby Sabaa Tahir - 8/8/18
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Alexandra Ivy, You can also read any book shelved as or Romantic Suspense. Seven Yearsby Dannika Dark - 8/7/18
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face. The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang - 8/22/18
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story. It's Youby Katy Regnery - 8/17/18
6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book featuring blue collar workers.Own the Windby Kristen Ashley - 8/16/18
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. Or read a book with a child or children in the story. Alex by Sawyer Bennett - 8/13/18
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Because we all need to be aware of honey bees! Read a book with flowers on the cover.Shadowsong by S. Jae-Jones - 8/26/18
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character.War Storm by Victoria Aveyard - 8/19/18
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! A Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner - 8/6/18
2018 August Monthly ChallengeI’m finished!
10/10 Completed
01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
02. Olympian Gods and Goddesses ~ HERA: Read a book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man.
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Alexandra Ivy: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Alexandra Ivy, or by any author with her first or last name.
So you may also read any book set in Missouri. You can also read any book published in 2000, or that is shelved as Paranormal or Romantic Suspense. Or you can read a book by her pseudonyms.
04. Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
05. National Girlfriends Day (August 1): Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story.
06. International Beer Day (August 3): Read a book with characters who drink beer. Or read a book set in a bar, a book with scenes in a bar or a book featuring blue collar workers.
07. Son and Daughter Day (August 11): Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. Or read a book with a child or children in the story.
08. National Honey Bee Awareness Day (August 18): Read a book where nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover.
09. Women's Equality Day (August 26): Read a book with a strong female character.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Finished! Thanks for hosting :-)Original post: MY August Monthly Challenge (msg 51)
10 of 10 Completed
LaurLa wrote: "Finished! Thanks for hosting :-)Original post: MY August Monthly Challenge (msg 51)
10 of 10 Completed..."
Congrats, LaurLa! Some pretty awesome reads in your challenge!!
10/10 DONE!!!!!1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Almost a Bravo - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2648 - Oct 2018) - Aug 30
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Hera was Queen of the Olympian gods. In the story of the Quest of the Golden Fleece, Hera was a gracious protector of the heroes. Hera had few, if any, redeeming qualities. She never forgot an injury.
★ Read a book that has royalty, a jealous or vengeful character or one where a woman protects her man.
A Very Merry Princess - Susan Mallery (HQN - Nov 2017) - Aug 3
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Alexandra Ivy, or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Alexandra:
★ Alexandra grew up in the midwest with a love for reading, she was more interested in being an actress on Broadway than being a writer though.
★ She published her first novel in 2000.
★ She primarily writes Romantic Suspense, Paranormal and Erotic Romance. She also writes Historical Romance under the names Deborah Raleigh and Debbie Raleigh.
★ She is a five time RT Book Award Finalist.
★ Alexandra lives in Missouri with her husband and sons.
So you may also read any book set in Missouri. You can also read any book published in 2000, or that is shelved as Paranormal or Romantic Suspense. Or you can read a book by her pseudonyms.
The Sheik's Secret Bride - Susan Mallery (SSE #1331 - June 2000) - Aug 2
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
Seduce Me at Sunrise - Lisa Kleypas (St. Martins - Oct 2008) - Aug 9
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story.
Christmas with the Marine - Candace Havens (HB #915 - Nov 2016) - Aug 12
6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book with characters who drink beer. Or read a book set in a bar, a book with scenes in a bar or a book featuring blue collar workers.
Sweet Home Cowboy - Marin Thomas (Tule - June 2017) (scenes in a bar) - Aug 8
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. Or read a book with a child or children in the story.
The Texas Cowboy's Triplets - Cathy Gillen Thacker (HWR#1693 - June 2018) - Aug 6
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Because we all need to be aware of honey bees! Read a book where nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover.
Second Chance Girl - Susan Mallery (HQN - Oct 2017) (animal preserve) - Aug 2
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character.
Under the Wire - HelenKay Dimon (Avon - July 2016) - Aug 4
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Cavanaugh in the Rough - Marie Ferrarella (HRS #1931 - Feb 2017) - Aug 10
^_^ Completed 10/10 books ^_^1. Patriotes by Amheliie – Finished on 26th August
2. Royally Screwed (Royally #1) by Emma Chase – Finished on 05th August
3. The Paper Swan by Leylah Attar – Finished on 11th August
4. I followed the Rules by Joanna Bolouri – Finished on 9th August
5. Bully ( Fall Away #1) by Penelope Douglas – Finished on 19th August
6. For You (The 'Burg #1) by Kristen Ashley – Finished on 03rd August
7. Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas - Finished on 17th August
8. Miss Mayhem | Rebel belle 2 | by Rachel Hawkins – Finished on 22th August
9. Rebel belle | Rebel belle 1 | by Rachel Hawkins – Finished on 21th August
10. Lady Renagades | Rebel belle 3 | by Rachel Hawkins – Finished on 25th August
I completed my eight books! See Msg. 31! Already selecting my books for September!
Teresa wrote: "I completed my eight books! See Msg. 31! Already selecting my books for September!"Congrats!
Finished.READ: 10/8
✔ 1. 'A' is for August: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
A Promise of Fire - Amanda Bouchet 8/3
✔ 2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Read a book that has royalty
Death Doesn't Bargain - Sherrilyn Kenyon (prince) 8/30
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Read a book by any author with her first or last name.
A Knight and White Satin - Jackie Ivie 8/17
✔ 4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face.
Bone Deep - Bonnie Dee 8/24
✔ 5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story.
Sugar Rush - Donna Kauffman 8/23
✔ 6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book with characters who drink beer.
Shadow's Return - S.C. Wynne 8/25
✔ 7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book tagged as YA
Jinx - Meg Cabot 8/12
✔ 8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Read a book where nature is part of the story.
The Otter of Death - Betty Webb 8/15
✔ 9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character.
Shaded Vision - Yasmine Galenorn 8/11
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing
Dark Tournament - Elisa S. Amore 8/8
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
2018 August Monthly ChallengeCompleted: 10/10
1. 'A' is for August: Slow Dance in Purgatory by Amy Harmon 8/10
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Royal Scandal by Marquita Valentine 8/26
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb 8/1
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Butterface by Avery Flynn 8/29
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Thursdays at Eight by Debbie Macomber 8/28
6. International Beer Day - August 3: Her Kind of Trouble by Sarah Mayberry 8/16
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: The Last by Katherine Applegate 8/5
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Summer by Edith Wharton 8/3
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Rogue Royalty by Meghan March 8/19
10. Reader's Choice: Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas 8/2
All Done. I’m in. I’ll do 1. 7. 10
August Monthly 2018 Challenge
1. August: Anna Windsor- Bound by Shadow
August 17. Son/ Daughter: The Outsider by Melinda Metz
August 310. Readers Choice: Boys that Bite by Mari Mancusi
August 6
Done! (in the last day, but done)1. 'A' is for August
Anna Karenina by Lyov Tolstoy ✓ 22 Aug2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA
War and Peace by Lyov Tolstoy ✓ 15 Aug3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn ✓ 24 Aug (set in Missouri)4. August is Admit You're Happy Month
City Hunter Complete Edition 23 by Tsukasa Hojo ✓ 26 Aug5. August 1 - National Girlfriends Day
City Hunter Complete Edition 24 by Tsukasa Hojo ✓ 27 Aug6. August 3 - International Beer Day
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn ✓ 26 Aug (scenes in bar)7. August 11 - Son and Daughter Day
City Hunter Complete Edition 22 by Tsukasa Hojo ✓ 26 Aug (child in story)8. August 18 - National Honey Bee Awareness Day
City Hunter Complete Edition 32 by Tsukasa Hojo ✓ 31 Aug (last few chapters set in a forest)9. August 26 - Women's Equality Day
Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak ✓ 18 Aug10. Reader's Choice
Lonely Planet Moscow by Mara Vorhess & Leonid Ragozin ✓ 10 Aug
Here's my slightly belated post. :)Completed: 10/10
✔ 1. 'A' is for August: The Alien Assassin's Convenient Wife (8/2) 3★
✔ 2. Hera: Pestilence (8/23) 4★
✔ 3. FAC – Alexandra Ivy: Hunting Season (8/3) 4★
✔ 4. Admit You're Happy Month: His Banana (8/1) 3★
✔ 5. National Girlfriends Day: Casual (8/25) 3★
✔ 6. International Beer Day: Baby Daddy (8/20) 4★
✔ 7. Son and Daughter Day: Royal Scandal (8/12) 4★
✔ 8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day: Secret Admirer (8/31) 2★
✔ 9. Women's Equality Day: Queen of Extinction (8/12) 4★
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Two Weeks Notice (8/28) 4★
Final Update 9/11. 'A' is for August:
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA:
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy:
6. International Beer Day - August 3:
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26:
10. Reader's Choice:
Completed 6/6
2018 August Monthly Challenge(I seem to have lost my original post. Did I forget to hit save? Who knows)
1. 'A' is for August:
Read a book that starts with 'A' Artificial Condition, Martha Wells 8/10/18
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses -
★ Read a book that has royalty, Kenilworth Walter Scott 8/16/18
a jealous or vengeful character Circe, Madeline Miller 8/6/18
or one where a woman protects her man. Clockwork Boys, T. Kingfisher 8/18/18
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy:
You can also read any book that is shelved as Paranormal or Romantic Suspense. Sparrow Hill Road 8/31/18
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month:
Read a book that leaves a smile on your face. Laughing All the Way to the Mosque, Zarqa Nawaz 8/7/18
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1:
Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story. Tricks for Free , Seanan McGuire 8/3/18
6. Intenational Beer Day - August 3:
Read a book with scenes in a bar A Closed and Common Orbit, Becky Chambers 8/14/18
or a book featuring blue collar workers. The Greatest Gift, Kallie George 8/8/18 (probably too short, but it was great)
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11:
Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. The Hearts We Sold, Emily Lloyd-Jones 8/9/18
Or read a book with a child or children in the story. If Tomorrow Comes, Nancy Kress 8/18/18
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Because we all need to be aware of honey bees!
Read a book where nature is part of the story The Midnight Line, Lee Child 8/14/18
or one with flowers on the cover. Robots vs. Fairies 8/13/18
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26:
Read a book with a strong female character. Yes Please Amy Poehler 8/4/18
10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choosing! The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Daniel Brown 8/23/18
Wow, congrats Kristen, Michaele, Deanna, Jujubee, Michele, Bookchaser, LaurLa, Susan, Satine, Teresa, Barbara, Amanda A, Juana, Mojca, Ann, Julianna and Beth!!Phew! (Sorry about any delays!)
2018 August Monthly ChallengeI'm in for the usual 10!
10 of 10. Updated 9.2.18 DONE!
1. 'A' is for August: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews 8.23.18
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Ocean Light by Nalini Singh 8.10.18
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy 8.27.18
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Grounding Griffin by Lucy Lennox 8.7.18
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Fighting for Everything by Laura Kaye 8.31.18
6. International Beer Day - August 3: Rebel Heir by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward 8.4.18
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Rebel Heart by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland 8.14.18
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: It's In His Kiss With 2nd Epilogue by Julia Quinn 8.16.18
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Eleventh Grave in Moonlight by Darynda Jones 8.29.18
10. Reader's Choice: It's in His Kiss: The 2nd Epilogue by Julia Quinn 8.17.18
Congrats to all the finishers!!
2018 August Monthly Challenge10/10 COMPLETED
1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'
by Colleen Hoover, read 08/29, 5 stars2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Read a book where a woman protects her man
by Thea de Salle, read 08/13, 2 stars3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy:Read a book that is shelved as Romantic Suspense
by Julie Garwood, read 08/26, 4 stars 4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face
by Susan Mallery, read 08/25, 3 stars5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story
by Annie Bellet, read 08/27, 3 stars 6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book with scenes in a bar
by N.R. Walker, read 08/01, 3.5 stars7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book with a child or children in the story
by Karen Rose, read 08/31, 2 stars 8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Read a book where nature is part of the story or one with flowers on the cover
by Cara Elliott, read 08/15, 3 stars9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character
by Sally Thorne, read 08/05, 5 stars10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing
by Karin Slaughter, read 08/12, 4 stars
Thanks for a great Challenge!2018 August Monthly Challenge
1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. - Attainment K.M. Golland - 8/11
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - HERA: Hera was Queen of the Olympian gods. In the story of the Quest of the Golden Fleece, Hera was a gracious protector of the heroes. Hera had few, if any, redeeming qualities. She never forgot an injury.
★ Read a book that has a vengeful character - Fat Tuesday Sandra Brown - 8/27
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy: Read a book by this month's Featured Author, Alexandra Ivy, or by any author with her first or last name.
So you may also read any book set in Missouri. You can also read any book published in 2000, or that is shelved as Paranormal or Romantic Suspense. Or you can read a book by her pseudonyms. - Pub 2000 - The Cowboy Joan Johnston - 8/2
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month: Read a book that leaves a smile on your face. - Dirty-Talking Cowboy Stacey Kennedy - 8/16
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1: Read a book that features girlfriends as part of the story. - Satisfaction K.M. Golland - 8/2
6. International Beer Day - August 3: Read a book with characters who drink beer. - Slow Heat in Heaven Sandra Brown - 8/4
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11: Read a book tagged as YA, NA or a children's book. - Ugly Love Colleen Hoover - 8/14
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18: Because we all need to be aware of honey bees! Read a book where nature is part of the story - On the Island Tracey Garvis-Graves - 8/22
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Read a book with a strong female character. - Ruthless Lexi Blake - 8/8
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! - Unleashed Cherrie Lynn - 8/2
1. A is for August: Rock Chick Reckoning DID NOT FINISH2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses-Hera: Motorcycle Man FINISHED 8/3/18
3. Featured Author Challenge-Alexandra Ivy: The Highlander's Touch DID NOT FINISH
4. Admit You're Happy Month: SKIPPED
5. National Girlfreinds Day: Rock Chick Revenge FINISHED 8/16/18
6. International Beer Day: Own the Wind DID NOT FINISH
7. Son and Daughter Week: SKIPPED
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day: SKIPPED
9. Womens Equality Day: Shadowfever DID NOT FINISH
10. Readers Choice: All the Ugly and Wonderful Things FINISHED 8/28/18
I was on vacation and am finally catching up on posting. Finished this one in time (barely), but posting late. Thanks for the fun!2018 August Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 8/1/18 to 8/31/18
10/10
1. 'A' is for August - Author's first or last name starts with A - Author Kristen Ashley - Rock Chick Reckoning - 8/28/18 ♥♥♥♥♥
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses – HERA - Jealous or vengeful character - When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy - 8/31/18 ♥♥♥
There are a number of evil characters who are jealous of Abby’s being chosen to be The Chalice.
3. Featured Author Challenge - Alexandra Ivy - Set in Missouri - Start Me Up by Nicole Michaels - 8/16/18 ♥♥♥
4. August is Admit You're Happy Month - Leaves a smile on your face - Calculated in Death by J.D. Robb - 8/7/18 ♥♥♥♥♥
A 5-star read always leaves a smile!
5. National Girlfriends Day - August 1 - Features girlfriends as part of the story - How Forever Feels by Laura Drewry - 8/10/18 ♥♥♥
6. International Beer Day - August 3 - Characters drink beer – Murder Off the Beaten Path by M.L. Rowland - 8/11/18 ♥♥♥♥ – Page 259 “On the opposite side of the campfire, a loose cluster of teenagers talked and laughed, some standing, some sitting on log seats, a couple dancing. One or two held cans of beer. Others plastic glasses of what Gracie presumed was alcohol of some kind.”
7. Son and Daughter Day - August 11 - Tagged as YA, NA or a children's book - Mystery of the Brass-bound Trunk by Carolyn Keene - 8/2/18 ♥♥♥♥
76 readers tagged as YA, 62 readers tagged as childrens
8. National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18 - Flowers on the cover - The Pleasure Quartet: Autumn by Vina Jackson - 8/24/18 ♥♥♥♥
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26 - Strong female character - Up from the Grave by Jeaniene Frost - 8/15/18 ♥♥♥♥
10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Pretty in Ink by Karen E. Olson - 8/8/18 ♥♥♥♥
*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 8/31/18*****
Congrats Connie N!! Hope you had a great vacation!
Thanks, it was great! Relaxing on the beaches of Antigua.
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