August Challenge – we can be heroes – just for one month

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

All linked Deborah :)

[Sue]

August - we can be heroes!

Book Count: 0/3
(Need at least one AA)

Batman
*Read a book that has an orphan as a character
Young Digger | Anthony Hill - AA

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman
The Golden Tulip | Rosalind Laker

Captain America
*Read a book set during WW2
Lilac Girls | Martha Hall Kelly

[Roxanne]

This sounds like an amazing challenge!!! Count me in for three, I will post my choices soon.

[Li'l Owl]

Thanks, Brenda!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sue, you are linked :) Roxanne, let me know when your choices are up and I'll link you!

[Jenn]

I'm In going to try to do 12 books :)

12/12

Batman - A book that has a detective MC
NYPD Red 3 by James Patterson 4 stars

Wonder Woman - Read a book written by a woman
Poppy's Dilemma by Karly Lane AA 4 stars

Captain America - A book set in the USA
Desired by Alpha Bear by Sarah J. Stone 4 stars

Thor - A book that has a day of the week in the title
Six Ways to Sunday by Karly Lane AA 5 stars

Iron Man - A book that has something metal on the cover
Winter Halo by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

The Hulk - Read a book that has shapeshifters of some description (Werewolves)
Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper 4 stars

Superman - Read a book that has a male MC going through a crisis
Betrayal by Jamie GarrettAA 4 stars

The Flash - Read a novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance)
Father Mine by J.R. Ward 4 stars

Aquaman - A book that has a blue cover
A Place with Heart by Jennie Jones AA 5 stars

Spiderman - A book with an urban setting
The Black Tide / Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

Black Panther - Cat on cover
Tiger Time by Marissa Dobson 4 stars

Elektra - Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC.
Loved by Alpha Wolf by Sarah J. Stone 4 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome Jennifer! You're linked :)

[Sally906]

A couple of you reading - lots of my Goodreads friends are giving it good ratings.

Have added it to my wish list

[Janine]

This looks like a great challenge but I will be skipping It but will be back in September

[Kylie]

Excellent challenge - what an absolute ripper of an idea! Thank you again you most clever ladies!

I am seriously tempted to try for the medium level this time... but I highly doubt I'd be able to achieve it! I do have other books for three other categories if I can get these read quickly enough!

AR August 2018 Challenge - We Can Be Heroes
Duration: 01/08/2018 - 31/08/2018
Easy Level: 3 books (3 Heroes), and minimum of one AA author.

Progress: 3/3 - COMPLETED!! (by the skin of my teeth!)

Batman
*Read a book that has an orphan as a character; or
*A book that has a detective MC

The Stranger You Know by Jane Casey. Completed 24/08 - 5 stars.

Captain America
*Read a book set during WW2; or
*A book set in the USA

Nightingales at War: by Donna Douglas. Completed 06/08 - 5 stars.

Elektra
*Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC; or
*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence

The Jade Lily by Kirsty Manning AA. Completed 31/08 - 5 stars.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

This one is Sally's brainchild Kylie :) I've linked you under KylieMaree as we have another Kylie!

[Nicola]

Easy for me...
Aquaman
*Read a book that is set in, on or around water;
The Solomon Curse / Clive Cussler
Spiderman
*A book with an urban setting
Unlit / Keri Arthur AA
Elektra
*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence
The Emperor's Tomb (Cotton Malone 6) / Steve Berry

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're linked Nicola :)

[Nicola]

Brenda wrote: "You're linked Nicola :)"
Thank you!

[Jacm]

Wow, 6/6!! Finished The Amber Spyglass tonight.. I'm a bit divided on my final verdict & rating for this one, hovering between 2-3★ at the moment but need some time to sift through my thoughts before reviewing it properly.

Batman
*Read a book that has an orphan as a character: Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare3★

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman: The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks AA2★

Captain America
*Read a book set during WW2: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris AA 4★


The Hulk
*Read a book that has shapeshifters of some description: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare 3★

The Flash
*Read a novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance): The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling 4★

Black Panther
*Read a book with a cat on the cover: The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman2.5★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're linked Jacm :)

[Ashleigh]

August - Heroes

✔ Medium Level: 6 heroes = 6 Books (2xAA)

# books read:6/6

Batman
✔ Orphan as a character: (Lila Bard) A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab - (4✪'s - 4th Aug)
Capt. America
✔ Set during WWII: The Turnkey by Allison Rushby *AA* - (3.75✪'s - 15th Aug)
The Flash
✔ Red cover: A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab - (5✪'s - 12th Aug)
The Hulk
✔ Mental Illness: Splintered by A.G. Howard - (3✪'s - 21st Aug)
Aquaman
✔ Blue Cover: The Dollmaker of Krakow by R.M. Romero - (3.75✪'s - 25st Aug)
Wonder Woman
✔ Written by a woman: Beneath the Mother Tree by D.M. Cameron *AA* - (4✪'s - 30th Aug)

[Heather]

Jennifer wrote: "I'm In going to try to do 12 books :) More titles TBC

Batman - A book that has a detective MC
Liar Liar by James Patterson & Candice Fox AA

Wonder W..."

Wow! That is one heck of list, if you finish them all you will definitely be seen as a hero!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

All linked Ashleigh :)

[Sarah]

I am joining in for 3 heroes. I'm hoping to read more books from my Additional annual challenge list so hopefully this gives me the 'book-focus' I sorely need ;)

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman- Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

Black Panther
*Read a book with a cat on the cover - The Keeping Place by Isobelle Carmody AA

The Hulk
*Read a book that has shapeshifters of some description- Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews

[Ashleigh]

Brenda wrote: "All linked Ashleigh :)"

Thank you :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sarah wrote: "I am joining in for 3 heroes. I'm hoping to read more books from my Additional annual challenge list so hopefully this gives me the 'book-focus' I sorely need ;)

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written ..."

Linked Sarah :)

[Roxanne]

All right, I've found my choices! Sign me up for the easy category -3 books, 1 Aussie Author:

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman; or
Protected by Claire Zorn (AA)

The Hulk
*A book that deals with mental health
Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella

Aquaman
*Read a book that is set in, on or around water
The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand

[Steve]

This looks like a great challenge, and I love superheroes. I'm picking 6 heroes, since I'm going so strongly.

6/6

Wonder Woman A translated book (translated from Dutch) ★★★★★

Captain America Read a book that is set in the US ★★★★★

Iron Man Read a book with something metal on the cover (handgun) AA ★★★★☆

Superman Read a book that has a male MC going through a crisis ★★★★☆

Aquaman Read a book with a blue cover AA ★★★☆☆

Elektra Read a book with a kick-ass female MC ★★★★☆

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Roxanne and Steve, you are both linked :)

[Mell]

This one seems fun - I'm in!

3/3

Batman
*Read a book that has an orphan as a character; Lord of the Flies ✓ 17.08.18 ✪✪✪
*A book that has a detective MC

Elektra
*Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC; Am I Doing This Right? : Life Lessons from the Encyclopedia Bri-Tanya(AA) ✓ 23.08.18 ✪✪✪✪✪
*A book set in Asia/with an Asian influence

Aquaman
*Read a book that is set in, on or around water; or
*A book that has a blue cover Murder Casts Its Spell ✓ 23.08.18 ✪✪✪✪

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman; In the Quiet AA
*A translated book (let us know what language it has been translated from)

The Flash
*Read a novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance); Playin’ Cop
*A book that has a red cover

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Welcome Mell, you're linked :) Would you mind adding your cover pics to your post please? Thanks!

[MichelleG]

Hi,

I'll try the Hard challenge, and see how I go.

August Challenge - Heroes

Progress: 6 / 12

Batman: A book that has a detective MC - Twist by Dannika Dark. Read: 11 August, Rated: 4 stars

Wonder Woman: Read a book written by a woman - The Good Girl by Mary Kubica

Captain America: A book set in the USA - Sterling by Dannika Dark. Read: 8 August, Rated: 4 stars

*Currently reading* Thor: Read a book based on mythology - e.g. Greek, Roman or Nordic gods - Mythology 101: From Gods and Goddesses to Monsters and Mortals, Your Guide to Ancient Mythology by Kathleen Sears

*Currently reading* Iron Man: A book that has something metal on the cover - Red Sister by Mark Lawrence (Sword on the cover)

The Hulk : Read a book that has shapeshifters of some description - Black Arts by Faith Hunter. Read: 2 Sept, Rated: 4 stars

Superman: Read a book that has a male MC going through a crisis - Dark Blood by Christine Feehan (MC goes through a crisis of faith and identity). Read: 5 August, Rated: 4 stars

The Flash: A book that has a red cover - Death Before Wicket by Kerry Greenwood (AA)

Aquaman: Read a book that is set in, on or around water - Mercy Burns by Keri Arthur (AA)

Spiderman: A book with an urban setting - The Darkest Kiss by Keri Arthur (AA) (MC based, and the story set in Melbourne, Australia). Read: 5 August, Rated: 3 stars

Black Panther: Read a book with a cat on the cover - Death by Tea by Alex Erickson

Elektra: Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC - Midnight's Daughter by Karen Chance. Read: 5 August, Rated: 3 stars

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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're linked Michelle :)

[MichelleG]

Thanks Brenda ❤️

[Mell]

Brenda wrote: "Welcome Mell, you're linked :) Would you mind adding your cover pics to your post please? Thanks!"

Updated :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mell wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Welcome Mell, you're linked :) Would you mind adding your cover pics to your post please? Thanks!"

Updated :)"

Thanks Mell :)

[Krystal]

Upated mine to include a potential extra 3. If I don't get distracted of course!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Don't forget to change your "0/3" to "0/6" Krystal :)

[Krystal]

Brenda wrote: "Don't forget to change your "0/3" to "0/6" Krystal :)"

Oh yeah! Fixing it now! :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lol!!

[Heather]

I'm ready to start tomorrow!! I have two books ready on my counter, but I'm having a hard time getting Circe, hopefully it will become available by the time I read the other two.

Happy Reading!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good luck getting your third book Heather - it's annoying when that happens isn't it! I started my first this morning :)

[Brad]

Is it too late to join ???

I love a good super hero! I even love a evil super hero!
So how could I go past this challenge??
I have 6 books in mind, 3 Aussie Authors, 2 women authors!

Wonder Woman
*Read a book written by a woman
One of my female authors this month:
Live and Let Diet
by (AA) Morgana Best

Captain America
*Read a book set in the USA
Another female lead, but a male author:
by Wesley Robert Lowe

Thor
*Read a book based on mythology - e.g. Greek, Roman or Nordic gods; Well it is a book about Loki, Thor's brother, so that's got to be close huh?
by Joanne Harris

Superman
*A book set in space
As I can't go a month without reading a science fiction book
(a bad habit I can't seem to break) I am happy that if there are Xenomorphs and "predators" they stay in space well away from me:
by Tim Lebbon

Aquaman
*Read a book that is set in, on or around water
"Sons of the Shire" A story about Cronulla surf gangs and the infamous riots
by (AA) Sean Batman

Elektra
*Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC
Again this is one of several female leads, but I am going with:
by (AA) John Birmingham

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Never too late to join Brad :) You're linked!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I really enjoyed The Testament of Loki Brad.

[Trish]

Joining the Heros for the month of August challenge...will start with the easy..and may extend to 6 😊..

1. Wonder Woman...a book written by a woman
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent.. ...Aust. writer

2. The Flash...read a novella..
Fool's Sanctuary by Jennifer Johnston

3. Captain America...a book set in America
Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Thanks for another great challenge.

[Brad]

Phrynne wrote: "I really enjoyed The Testament of Loki Brad."

Thanks Phrynne! It was an impulse borrow when I saw it in the library yesterday, and the back cover blurb sounded pretty good!

[Heather]

Trish wrote: "Joining the Heros for the month of August challenge...will start with the easy..and may extend to 6

Trisha, one of my local bookclubs read Wonder and it was an enjoyable read. The movie was good too!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're linked Trish :)

[Diana]

Finished my first -
Wonder Woman - book translated into English
Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One by Raphaëlle Giordano

[Jazzy]

2/12 so far!
The Invention of Hugo Cabret & The Glass Castle

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jazzy wrote: "2/12 so far!
The Invention of Hugo Cabret & The Glass Castle"

Did you enjoy them Jazzy? Can you add a star rating so we know if we should follow them up? Thanks :)

[Heather]

I have finished my first book, hurray! Capt America/set in America 1/3

Courage to Be You: Inspiring Lessons from an Unexpected Journey. 5 star book! This is a wonderful read! I know that not everyone would be interested as I am. The author lives in Utah, where I live and also is the same faith as I am. But she offers some inspiring messages on marriage, what success is, finding your own voice, business, faith, friendship and much more.

Next is my Aussie author, The Dry.

[Trish]

Finished my first 'hero' book...Captain America...set in the USA
Wonder by R J Palacio ....a life affirming book, full of courage and family love 4*