August - Royally Challenged

[Megan]

Just completed #2 (musician) - Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles. This book is powerful, particularly for its descriptions of black children's interactions with police officers. It is obvious that the author has lived these experiences. The in-between sections felt a little like stereotypes. Overall, definitely worth reading and a great debut novel! 4 stars

4/5

[Michele]

Nikki wrote: "This is my last month of summer vacation before it's back to work with the kiddos....so I'm going to try for 5 :)

✅1. Read a book featuring a monarch who had a nickname - [book:Mary, Bloody Mary|7..."

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ACHIEVEMENT! i want the freedom to make my own choices so the only challenge i am in is the yearly one. i reached my goal and adjusted it accordingly.

[Megan]

Just completed #3 (remarried) - The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks. This is a nicely written, surprising book! In the first six chapters, it seemed pretty standard, I thought I had it figured out, and that I had read something like it before. Then the script flipped, and the book kept surprising me after that. Well done! There were just a few minor plotpoints that didn't fit. Definitely worth reading! I received this book as a free giveaway in exchange for my honest review. 4.5 stars

5/5 - challenge completed!

[Octothorpe Reader Leora K]

Rachael wrote: "Octothorpe Reader wrote: "Does two books in the same category count...? Or one book per category?"
Normally we say one book per category but if you're struggling to find books that fit, I can accep..."

Thanks Rachael - let's keep it one book per category, I am not struggling at all. Really enjoying this challenge :)

[Octothorpe Reader Leora K]

Update to message 41
4/5

[Mie]

Update msg 20: 3/3 COMPLETE ✔️

✅ 7. There are around 28 current monarchs in the world. Read a book where a character has the same name as one of these monarchs - Det andet ansigt - 4⭐️

[Amanda]

updated message 30

1/1

[Megan BG]

Done! 4/4

4. Read a book that has heart, club, diamond or spade in the title: Spoken from the Heart

[Tania]

Update to message 24, complete with 5/4

[Greg]

I have just finished Young Bloods, book 1 of the Revolution series by Simon Scarrow. is about the childhoods and early careers of Napoleon Bonaparte and Arthur Wesley, Duke of Wellington. If you are a historical fiction buff, read this. It is excellent.

3/4

[Megan]

Just completed #6 (raising child) - White Oleander by Janet Finch. I'm still sifting this one through in my mind, and I'll likely be thinking about it for awhile. The best books leave one like that. The writing is excellent and required me, as a fast reader, to take this story in small sips and savor it more than I normally would. The characters were brilliant and flawed and raw. I know all of the women portrayed in this book or women who are shades of them. This book is an absolute must-read! I received this book as a free giveaway in exchange for my honest review. 5 stars

6/5

[Debra]

update msg 9 completed
1. Read a book about one of these musicians or one that features a character who is a musician I Love The 80s
2. Read a book that has heart, club, diamond or spade in the title
Change of Heart
3. read a book with a purple cover Slide
4. Read a book that features a royal word in the title
Confessions of a Queen B*

[Octothorpe Reader Leora K]

Update to message 41
5/6

[Octothorpe Reader Leora K]

Update to message 41:
6/6

***Challenge Completed :D :D

[Greg]

Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began with purple (among other colors) on the cover. Bit of a stretch, but it is 30 August, so I'll count it to finish.

4/4

[Tahera]

Update to msg#33: Challenge of 1 book completed.
Read The Count of Monte Cristo

[Rachael]

Congratulations to everyone who completed their challenge! Even if you didn't quite reach your goal, I hope you enjoyed what you read :)