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August 2021 Challenge - Reading by Numbers
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✅Clare
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✅Lorraine
✅Mari
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✅Phrynne
✅Sarah
✅Suzie
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✅Trish
✅Valerie
✅Zoey
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Level: Hard
9/9
TASKS
1. Read the first book on your TBR list
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
3. Read the third book in a series.
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date.
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year.
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
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Level: Hard
9/9
TASKS
1. Read the first book on your TBR list
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
3. Read the third book in a series.
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date.
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year.
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Hard (at least three Aussie authors)
0/9
TASKS
1. Read the first book on your TBR list The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far. Newcomer by Keigo Higashino
3. Read the third book in a series.The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson
4. Read a book with a four star (4.18) Goodreads average. Where We Begin by Christie Nieman AA
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (Robin Klein) Hating Alison Ashley by Robin Klein AA
6. Read a book which has a 6 (June) somewhere in the publication date. The Calamity Café by Gayle Leeson
7. Read a book which has a 7 (278) in the page count. No Exit by Taylor Adams
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year. An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title. I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak AA
Can't see the "maybe" however I will have a good look later, pretty sure can do easy. Three books
August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Hard
8/9 books (3/3 AA)
1. Read the first book on your TBR list
The Last of the Apple Blossom by Mary-Lou Stephens AA -DNF 27/08
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
The Janus Stone (Ruth Galloway #2) by Elly Griffiths -Read 09/08
3. Read the third book in a series.
Ruin and Rising (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy #3) by Leigh Bardugo -Read 01/08
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
The Prison Healer (The Prison Healer #1) by Lynette Noni AA -Read 06/08
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
Hangman (Timothy Blake #1) by Jack Heath AA -Read 19/08
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date.
Dance of the Gods (Circle Trilogy #2) by Nora Roberts (pub. 2006) -Read 14/08
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys (171p) -Read 13/08
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year.
The Long Game by Simon Rowell AA -Read 02/08
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
Blood Work (DI Jack Delaney #2) by Mark Pearson -Read 23/08
August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel:
2/3
TASKS
Completed task 25/8/21
August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Easy
3/3 (2/2 AA)
TASKS
1. Read the first book on your TBR list
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
3. Read the third book in a series.
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date.
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year.
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel:Easy
0/3
TASKS
1. Read the first book on your TBR list
Five Bells by Gail Jones AA
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton AA
3. Read the third book in a series.
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
The Octopus and I by Erin Hortle AA
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date.
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year.
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
Hi Phrynne, I'd love to join, please! I'll just aim for Medium this month, as I don't have a single book on my TBR with a 7 in the page count! (I have a few due in at the library, so if I get lucky I will update)August 2021 Challenge - Reading by Numbers
Level: Medium
Progress: 7/9 AA: 2/3
1. Read the first book on your TBR list:
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far: Nancy Business by R.W.R. Mcdonald AA (I loved his previous book, The Nancys)
3. Read the third book in a series:
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average:
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name):
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date:
(6/8) 4.5*
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count:
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year:
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title: Still Life by Sarah Winman
August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Easy
2/3
2nd book by an author I like:
3rd book in a series:
6. "6" in the pub date: Life or Death by AA Michael Robotham (published Jan 26, 2016)
LEVEL: Easy - 3 books (at least 1 Aussie author)TASKS
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date.
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
Reading by the Numbers. Level: Medium 4/ 6 books (2 AA)
X 1. Read the first book on your TBR list The Widows of Broome by Arthur W. Upfield AA 4★
X 2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far. The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman 5★
X 4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average. All Systems Red by Martha Wells 5★
X 5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name) Off the Grid by P.J. Tracy 4★
X 6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date. This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar pub: 16/7/19 4★
X 8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year. The Attack by Catherine Jinks 31/8/21 AA 4★
Mods: Just checking for #6. is 16 okay or does the number have to be 6?
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Hard mode0/9
1. Read the first book on your TBR list: She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan AA
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far: The True Queen by Zen Cho
3. Read the third book in a series: The Song Rising by Samantha Shannon
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average: The Wailing Woman by Maria Lewis AA
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name): Namesake by Adrienne Young
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date: The Ice Lion by Kathleen O'Neal Gear
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count: The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf by Ambelin Kwaymullina AA
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year: The Forest Kingdom by Jamie Thomas
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title: Driftwood by Marie Brennan
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Easy challenge2. Read a 2nd Book by the same author, Full Circle by Daisy Woods AA
B083XZ7S52 ISBN 978152891135
(70 authors later.....!)
5. Read a book with 5 letters in first or 2nd name
Karen Brooks
6. Read a book that has six somewhere in the publication date
Polly Phillips
First published 6 January 2021
August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Easy
3/3
1. Read the first book on your TBR list:
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far:
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average:
I’m in! 😁August 2021 Challenge - Reading by Numbers
Level:
2/3
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
- Either Side of Midnight by Benjamin Stevenson AA
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- The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni AA
- finished 5/8/21 - 5 stars
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- The Devil's Advocate by Steve Cavanagh
- finished 8/8/21 - 5 stars
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Easy challenge
2. Read a 2nd Book by the same author, Full Circle by Daisy Wood
B083XZ7S52
5. Read a book with 5 letters in first or 2nd name
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Full Circle by Daisy Wood
Do you put (in this case) the ASIN in the 'add book/author' search engine Jeanette? Because that's all I did...
August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Medium
6/6
TASKS
1. Read the first book on your TBR list
3. Read the third book in a series.
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date.
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Easy - 3 books (at least 1 Aussie author)
3/3 as of 15 August
TASKS
1. Read the first book on your TBR list
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars)
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3 Stars)
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (3.5 Stars)
Please add me to the list of participants Phrynne.AR August 2021 Challenge - Reading By Numbers
Duration: 01/08/21 - 31/08/21
Level: EASY, i.e. 3 books, including 1 AA
Progress: 0/3
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins GR rating 4.34
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe (AA)
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots by Deborah Feldman Page count = 272
I am in, I will go easy, as I am still trying to finish July and the winter challenge :)August 2021 Challenge - Reading by Numbers
Level: Easy
3/3
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
Meredith Appleyard All About Ella AA Done
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
Diane Hester Mark Of Guilt AA Done
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
Natasha Lester The Riviera House AA Done
Finished this one :)
August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Medium
6/6 (AA 2/2) - COMPLETED 30/8/21
TASKS:-
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far:-
The Midnight Bell by Patrick Hamilton -
- FINISHED 2/8/21 - 4* (8/10)
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name):-
The Bride Stripped Bare by Nikki Gemmell - AA -
- FINISHED 19/8/21 - 4* (8/10)
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date:-
Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope - pub. 16th May 2012 (Kindle edition) -
- FINISHED 17/8/21 - 4* (8.5/10)
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count:-
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys - 171 pages -
- FINISHED 21/8/21 - 4* (9/10)
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year:-
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov - pub. August 2010 (Kindle edition) -
- FINISHED 30/8/21 - 4* (8.5/10)
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title:-
This Is How by M.J. Hyland - AA -
- FINISHED 23/8/21 - 4* (8/10)
August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Easy
3/3
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average (4.02)
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
I'm in please :)Easy - 3 books (at least 1 Aussie author)
0/3
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
Antoine by Louise Tremblay-d'Essiambre
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
The Martian by Andy Weir (4.40)
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
Bad People – and How to Be Rid of Them: A Plan B for Human Rights by Geoffrey Robertson AA (272p)
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August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Hard - 9 books, 3 AAs.
9/9
1. Read the first book on your TBR list.
The Silent Wife by Karin Slaughter ✅ 4*
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix ✅ 4*
3. Read the third book in a series.
Liar Liar by Candice Fox AA ✅ 3*
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average….but, sadly only a 3* for me!
When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham AA ✅ 3*
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name).
The Sandman by Neil Gaiman & Dirk Maggs ✅ 4*
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date.
Shallow Waters (23/04/2016) by Rebecca Bradley ✅ 2*
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
Truly Madly Guilty (472) by Liane Moriarty AA ✅ 4*
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year.
The House Party (06/08/20) by Mary Grand ✅ 2*
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
Elsewhere by Dean Koontz ✅ 4*
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August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Easy
3/3
TASKS COMPLETED
2. Read a second book by an author you liked. The Doll Factory
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average. 4.17
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Medium - 6 books (2 Aussie authors)
6/6 DONE
1. Read the first book on your TBR list Hide'n Go Seek Dale Mayer 8/15 ★★★
3. Read the third book in a series. (Getaway Bay #3) The Corpse at the Carnival Grace York AA 8/5 ★★★
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name All-Butter ShortDead H.Y. Hanna AA 8/4 ★★★
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date. first published March 6th 2001 Death of a Dustman M.C. Beaton 8/11 ★★★★
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count. 370 pages Lead a Horse to Murder Cynthia Baxter 8/13 ★★★
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title. No Further Andy Maslen 8/12 ★★★★
August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Medium
6/6
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
Willow Tree Bend by Kaye Dobbie(AA) READ 12/8/21 3*
3. Read the third book in a series.
Magpie's Bend by Maya Linnell(AA) READ 7/8/21 4*
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
Take Me Home by Suzanne Gilchrist(AA) READ 7/8/21 3*
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
The Mother's Promise by Sally Hepworth(AA) READ 8/8/21 5*
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer(AA) READ 3/8/21 4*
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
Lovebirds by Amanda Hampson(AA) READ 10/8/21 3*
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Joining in please 🤗 I will come back with titlesOur August Challenge is all about numbers!
Level medium 6/6 AA 4/4
TASKS
✔1. Read the first book on your TBR list
The Women's Pages by Victoria Purman AA....read 4*
✔2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
I Know You Lied by Lesley Sanderson....read 3.5*
3. Read the third book in a series.
✔4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
Bleed For Me by Michael Robotham AA....read 4*
✔5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
The Truth & Addy Loest by Kim Kelly AA....read 3.5*
✔6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date.
Win by Harlan Coben ( published 16/03/21)....read 4*
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year.
✔9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
The Best Kind of Beautiful by Frances Whiting AA....read 4*
August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Easy
3/3
1. Read the first book on your TBR list
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Hard - 3 AA
9/9 @ 26-AUG-2021
TASKS
1. Read the first book on your (Aussie Authors) TBR list :
2. Read a second book by an author you liked :
3. Read the third book in a series :
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average :
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name:
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date :
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count :
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year :
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title :
I would like to joinAugust 2021 Challenge - Reading by Numbers
Level: Medium
6/6
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count. 297p.
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year. Aug 2020
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
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August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Easy
3/3
COMPLETE!
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
3. Read the third book in a series.
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
Reading by the numbersLevel: Medium
4/6 books 1/2 AA
TASKS
1. Read the first book on your TBR list -
2. Read a second book by an author you liked -
3.Read the third book in a series - The Lily in the Snow by Jackie French AA
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average -
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name) -
6. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count - (337 pages) The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
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August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Medium
6/6
Completed 23rd August
TASKS:
✅ 1. Read the first book on your TBR list
The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison by Meredith Jaffe (Library on hold TBR) *AA* 04/08 ★★★★
✅ 2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
The Black Cat Murders by Karen Baugh Menuhin 03/08 ★★★★☆
✅ 3. Read the third book in a series.
Faithful Place by Tana French (Dublin Murder Squad series) 23/08 ★★★
✅ 4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan (4.34 rating) 11/08 ★★★★
✅ 5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
Tell Me Why: The Story of My Life and My Music by Archie Roach *AA* 07/08 ★★★★★
✅ 9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
Gator Bait by Jana Deleon 10/08 ★★★★
Hi Brenda, all my Goodreads and reading are on my ph or tablet. As the Daisy Woods is an ebook I took the number from Goodreads. I don't think I am linked as I forgot to put AA for Australian author but not to worry I will read the list in any case. Cheers and thanks for your help
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1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ Welcome to the challenge Mari. Your name is linked.4️⃣5️⃣6️⃣
August 2021 Challenge - Reading by NumbersLevel: Hard
9/9 3/3 AA
1. Read the first book on your TBR list
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
3. Read the third book in a series.
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year.
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
Aussie Readers
Books mentioned in this topic
Lolita (other topics)The Perfect Life (other topics)
Scared to Death (other topics)
Dark Water (other topics)
The Nancys (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Vladimir Nabokov (other topics)R.W.R. McDonald (other topics)
Sarah Hawkswood (other topics)
Nuala Ellwood (other topics)
Robert Bryndza (other topics)
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LEVELS:
Easy - 3 books (at least 1 Aussie author)
Medium - 6 books (at least 2 Aussie authors)
Hard - 9 books (at least 3 Aussie authors)
Please mark your Aussie authors (AA) plus don't forget our minimum of 125 pages - full guidelines HERE
TASKS
1. Read the first book on your TBR list
2. Read a second book by an author you liked - i.e. you have only read one book written by that author so far.
3. Read the third book in a series.
4. Read a book with a four star Goodreads average.
5. Read a book by an author with five letters in their name (first or last name)
6. Read a book which has a 6 somewhere in the publication date.
7. Read a book which has a 7 in the page count.
8. Read a book which was published in the eighth month of any year.
9. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
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August 2021 Challenge - Reading by Numbers
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