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August 2020 challenge
Alright, I'll give this a go! I'll set my goal at 37/3
Tasks:
🌻 August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
~ Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!) - 8/3/2020
Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality by Sarah McBride
🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover. - 8/7/2020
The Widow Waltz by Sally Koslow
🌻 August 8th - International Cat Day
~ Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story. - 8/21/2020
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
🌻 August 9th - National Women's Day
~ Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character. - 8/5/2020
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
🌻 August 10th - Lazy Day
~ Read a book that you would call an "easy read." - 8/19/20
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
🌻 August 17th - Discovery Day
~ Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author. - 8/14/2020
Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you. - 8/17/2020
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
My goal is 5!Progress: 6/5
Tasks:
🌻 August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
~ Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!)
~The Black Flamingo
🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover.
🌻 August 8th - International Cat Day
~ Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story.
Get a Life, Chloe Brown
🌻 August 9th - National Women's Day
~ Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character. The Kingdom of Copper
🌻 August 10th - Lazy Day
~ Read a book that you would call an "easy read."
Ready Player One
🌻 August 17th - Discovery Day
~ Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author.
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you.
All Systems Red
Wow Kristie! I'm still working on the July challenge :(.But,, I'm in. Atleast 4
Leena wrote: "Wow Kristie! I'm still working on the July challenge :(.But,, I'm in. Atleast 4"
Haha... no worries, Leena. This one doesn't start for a couple of weeks yet. I just like to give people time to prepare.
I'm in! I hope to complete 4 of the categories. I am excited to find books that fit each category. Happy reading all!Progress: 6/7
Tasks:
🌻 August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
~ Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!)
Red to the Bone by Jacqualine Woodson
🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover.
🌻 August 8th - International Cat Day
~ Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story.
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
🌻 August 9th - National Women's Day
~ Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character.
Emma by Jane Austen
🌻 August 10th - Lazy Day
~ Read a book that you would call an "easy read."
Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich
🌻 August 17th - Discovery Day
~ Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author.
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver
🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
Hi,I am new to this challenge but excited to get started. I will set my goal at 3.
Progress: 0/5
Tasks:
🌻 August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
~ Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!)
🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover.
🌻 August 8th - International Cat Day
~ Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story.
🌻 August 9th - National Women's Day
~ Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character.
🌻 August 10th - Lazy Day
~ Read a book that you would call an "easy read."
🌻 August 17th - Discovery Day
~ Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author.
🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you.
I've never participated in any challenges but this seems like a good one which I can finish with utmost enthusiasm. I'll set my goal at 3.Excited to be reading with you all!
Progress: 0/3
Tasks:
🌻 August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
~ Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!)
🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover.
🌻 August 8th - International Cat Day
~ Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story.
🌻 August 9th - National Women's Day
~ Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character.
🌻 August 10th - Lazy Day
~ Read a book that you would call an "easy read."
🌻 August 17th - Discovery Day
~ Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author.
🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you.
Hey, I am in!!!will set my goal at 3
Progress:0/3
Tasks:
🌻 August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
~ Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!)
🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover.
🌻 August 8th - International Cat Day
~ Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story.
🌻 August 9th - National Women's Day
~ Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character.
🌻 August 10th - Lazy Day
~ Read a book that you would call an "easy read."
🌻 August 17th - Discovery Day
~ Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author.
🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you.
Ok I’m in my goal is 7Progress 7/7
Tasks:
🌻 August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
~ Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!)
🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover.
🌻 August 8th - International Cat Day
~ Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story.
🌻 August 9th - National Women's Day
~ Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character.
🌻 August 10th - Lazy Day
~ Read a book that you would call an "easy read."
🌻 August 17th - Discovery Day
~ Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author.
🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you.
Question? Does the challenge only count if you complete the book on the day?
Jemima wrote: "Question? Does the challenge only count if you complete the book on the day?"I'm not sure about the actual rules, but that's not how I do it! I try to set it up so I'm reading the books around the day the prompt is set for, but I don't get too worked up if I finish the book before or after the day.
Jemima wrote: "Question? Does the challenge only count if you complete the book on the day?"No, you have all month to complete it as long as it is read during the month of August.
I'm only doing two this month cuz I'm having exams :(Challenges completed: 0/2
Tasks:
🌻 August 17th - Discovery Day
~ Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author.
🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you.
Good luck on your exams, Rose!
Thanks! I'm hoping to participate in more challenges next month.
Lex wrote: "Jemima wrote: "Question? Does the challenge only count if you complete the book on the day?"I'm not sure about the actual rules, but that's not how I do it! I try to set it up so I'm reading the books around the day the prompt is set for, but I don't get too worked up if I finish the book before or after the day."
Oh!!! Now I see why there was confusion. lol The dates assigned to the prompts are the dates of the "holidays." You don't need to read the books on those dates, though that does make the challenge quite a bit more difficult if you want to try it.
I just joined the group today and I'm already excited.I'll set my goal to 4 but I really hope I can finish all 7 of them.
Progress: 7/4
Tasks:
✔🌻 August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
~ Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!)
Everything, Everything - [Completed Aug 2nd]
✔🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover.
The Shadow Year - [Completed Aug 23rd]
✔🌻 August 8th - International Cat Day
~ Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story.
Kafka on the Shore - [Completed Aug 7th]
✔🌻 August 9th - National Women's Day
~ Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character.
Little Women - [Completed Aug 19th]
✔🌻 August 10th - Lazy Day
~ Read a book that you would call an "easy read."
Death on the Nile - [Completed Aug 9th]
✔🌻 August 17th - Discovery Day
~ Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author.
Killing Floor - [Completed - Aug 17th]
✔🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you.
An Abundance of Katherines - [Completed Aug 26th]
This was a great challenge!! Looking forward to more 😄
I forgot to set a spot for my challenge! Completed: 6
August Tasks:
√ 🌻 August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
~ Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!) The Switch
🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover.
√ 🌻 August 8th - International Cat Day
~ Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story. Swamp Team 3
√ 🌻 August 9th - National Women's Day
~ Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character. The Book of Lost Names
√ 🌻 August 10th - Lazy Day
~ Read a book that you would call an "easy read." Nuts
√ 🌻 August 17th - Discovery Day
~ Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author. The Night Swim
√ 🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you. Eat Move Sleep: How Small Choices Lead to Big Changes
International cat dayLazy day
Discovery day
International women’s day
Suditi wrote: "I am new to this group so let me know if I am doing anything wrong though really excited to participate in this challenge!!!!!!"Welcome, Suditi! You did fine. Just come back to edit your post when you read your books. Good luck!
I'll go for all 7 books!Progress : 7/7
Tasks:
August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
🌻 Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!)
August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
🌻 Read a book with bare feet on the cover.
August 8th - International Cat Day
🌻 Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story.
August 9th - National Women's Day
🌻 Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character.
August 10th - Lazy Day
🌻 Read a book that you would call an "easy read."
August 17th - Discovery Day
🌻 Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author.
August 27th - National Just Because Day
🌻 Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you.
Welcome to the group, Rubaiyat! You've got it. :)
Kristie wrote: "Welcome to the group, Rubaiyat! You've got it. :)"thankss!!
I'd love to join in! My goal is 5 but I'm going to try for 7 Progress 3/5
Tasks:
🌻 August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
~ Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!)
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover.
BEASTARS 17
🌻 August 8th - International Cat Day
~ Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story.
BEASTARS 10
🌻 August 9th - National Women's Day
~ Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character.
🌻 August 10th - Lazy Day
~ Read a book that you would call an "easy read."
Brandy and Bullets
🌻 August 17th - Discovery Day
~ Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author.
Of Mice and Men
🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you.
Beastars, Vol. 1
Ugh, I finished the book I was reading yesterday and I was so mad at myself, because I can't start the next book I'm reading until tomorrow for this challenge haha what am I going to do tonight?
lol, Lex! I'm just the opposite. I'm always hurrying to finish my current book before the cut off. Maybe pick up something short for today?
I'm with you Kristie! Even right now I have two big books that I might have to pause and read after August. ;)
I've done that before, Alekhya. Then I end up with a bunch of books on my currently reading shelf that I need to finish.
I ended up catching up on some of the podcasts I listen to, so it ended up being alright!
August 2020 Challenge
August 2020
My August Challenge (msg 37)
✔August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
🌻Read a book with a colorful cover AND female main character
🌻Starting from Scratch ~ 08.10 ★★★★
✔August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
🌻Read a book with bare feet on the cover
🌻Loving Laura ~ 08.14 ★★★
✔August 8th - International Cat Day
🌻Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story
🌻Sex, Lies and Midnight ~ 08.12 ★★★
✔August 9th - National Women's Day
🌻Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character
🌻Hunted ~ 08.27 ★★★★
✔August 10th - Lazy Day
🌻Read a book that you would call an "easy read."
🌻'Roo and the Angel ~ 08.09 ★★★
✔August 17th - Discovery Day
🌻Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author
🌻Hooked ~ 08.06 ★★★★
✔August 27th - National Just Because Day
🌻Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you
🌻The Rise of Magicks ~ 08.23 ★★★★
Phew! Already breathless. I'll set a target of 4 and try surprising myself with all 7.
I am going for 4 (as I have a few other challenges going this month) - and have completed 1 alreadyTasks:
🌻 August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
~ Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!)
🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover.
🌻 August 8th - International Cat Day
~ Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story.
🌻 August 9th - National Women's Day
~ Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character.
🌻 August 10th - Lazy Day
~ Read a book that you would call an "easy read."
🌻 August 17th - Discovery Day
~ Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author.
🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you.
Good plan, Lehar! Way to go getting one out of the way so quickly, Jenny!
Lol, I'll probably crash and burn but I'll set my goal at 4/7Progress: 3/4
🌻 August 8th - International Cat Day
~ Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story.
The Travelling Cat Chronicles
🌻 August 9th - National Women's Day
~ Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character.
Howl's Moving Castle
🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you.
A Gentleman in Moscow
Tasks:🌻 August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
~ Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!)
Read Want
While the book COVER was definitely colorful, I can't say the content was exactly "bright and cheery". Perhaps a lesson in not judging a book by its cover :-P
🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover.
🌻 August 8th - International Cat Day
~ Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story.
🌻 August 9th - National Women's Day
~ Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character.
🌻 August 10th - Lazy Day
~ Read a book that you would call an "easy read."
🌻 August 17th - Discovery Day
~ Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author.
🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you
Elizabeth wrote: "Tasks:🌻 August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
~ Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!)
Read Want
While the book COVER was definitely colorful, I can't say the conte..."
Heyyyyy stranger.
Hello! I am new to the group and I would love to participate in this August challenge. It sounds fun!I am in for 3!
Progress 2/3
Tasks:
🌻 August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
~ Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!)
🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover.
🌻 August 8th - International Cat Day
~ Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story.
🌻 August 9th - National Women's Day
~ Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character.
The Nightingale
🌻 August 10th - Lazy Day
~ Read a book that you would call an "easy read."
🌻 August 17th - Discovery Day
~ Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author.
🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you.
Any suggestions for the second task?🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover.
Yeah, that's a tough one. This is what I'm reading :
Also, if you read non-fiction, you should check out
Lehar wrote: "Any suggestions for the second task?🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover."
Have you tried looking at Goodreads lists? I'm finding mostly romance, so if that's your genre you're in luck. If not, it might be a little trickier. I found a few, but some of them are part of a series so you'll have to decide if you'd be interested in reading those too.
Also, there is this list: Dress + Bare Feet. I hope you find one you are interested in. :)
Alekhya wrote: "Yeah, that's a tough one. This is what I'm reading : Also, if you read non-fiction, you should check out [bookcover:Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers|3..."
Yes, I have started "Stiff" and am loving it! Great suggestion!
Kristie wrote: " Have you tried looking at Goodreads lists? I'm finding ..."Yeah most of them are, I, myself had trouble finding something that's not romance ;)
Thank you, Elizabeth. It is a great book!!
So, I just went down a barefoot rabbit hole. lol I found a bunch of books. You just need to be a little creative in your search. The link I posted above (Dress + Bare Feet) has some books that are not romance based, which is good for me too. Also, I found these lists, which can lead you to others:Balancing Act
Gymnastics
Not all of the books in the lists will work, but there were plenty in both. If you enjoy nonfiction, I have found there are a few of those too.
I think this one looks interesting:
Thanks, Alekhya & KristieI didn't find anything other than romance either. Stiff seems like the answer. :)
I'm a little late to the party, but I'd like to try too! This will be my first challenge :)
Hoping to do 7 but we'll see...
6/7
Tasks:
🌻 August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
~ Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!)
If Women Rose Rooted: The Power of the Celtic Woman by Sharon Blackie 8/28, 4 stars
🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover.
🌻 August 8th - International Cat Day
~ Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story.
Ghostly Paws by Leighann Dobbs 8/21, 3 stars
🌻 August 9th - National Women's Day
~ Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character.
Borrower of the Night by Elizabeth Peters 8/11/20, 4 stars
🌻 August 10th - Lazy Day
~ Read a book that you would call an "easy read."
Subterranean by James Rollins 8/30, 5 stars
🌻 August 17th - Discovery Day
~ Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author.
Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career by Scott H. Young - new-to-me author, 8/14, 5 stars
🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you.
Slammerkin by Emma Donoghue 8/14, 4 stars
Hoping to do 7 but we'll see...
6/7
Tasks:
🌻 August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
~ Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!)
If Women Rose Rooted: The Power of the Celtic Woman by Sharon Blackie 8/28, 4 stars
🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover.
🌻 August 8th - International Cat Day
~ Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story.
Ghostly Paws by Leighann Dobbs 8/21, 3 stars
🌻 August 9th - National Women's Day
~ Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character.
Borrower of the Night by Elizabeth Peters 8/11/20, 4 stars
🌻 August 10th - Lazy Day
~ Read a book that you would call an "easy read."
Subterranean by James Rollins 8/30, 5 stars
🌻 August 17th - Discovery Day
~ Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author.
Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career by Scott H. Young - new-to-me author, 8/14, 5 stars
🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you.
Slammerkin by Emma Donoghue 8/14, 4 stars
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Welcome to our August challenge!
Rules:
✒︎ You may choose how many tasks you’d like to complete from 1 to all 7.
✒︎ Each task can only be completed once and each book can only be used for 1 task.
✒︎ Books must be at least 150 pages long.
✒︎ Any book format may be used: physical, electronic, audio.
✒︎ For audio pages just use the first edition of the book that pops up when you do a search for the book.
✒︎ All books must be started and finished within the challenge month.
Tasks:
🌻 August 2nd - National Coloring Book Day
~ Read a book with a colorful cover. (lots of colors!)
🌻 August 6th - National Wiggle Your Toes Day
~ Read a book with bare feet on the cover.
🌻 August 8th - International Cat Day
~ Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story.
🌻 August 9th - National Women's Day
~ Read a book by a female author AND with a female main character.
🌻 August 10th - Lazy Day
~ Read a book that you would call an "easy read."
🌻 August 17th - Discovery Day
~ Read a book that is in a new-to-you genre or written by a new-to-you author.
🌻 August 27th - National Just Because Day
~ Read a book just because you want to, not for a review or another challenge but just because it looks interesting to you.