2021 August Monthly Challenge

[Romanticbookworm]

I don't think this has been asked before but do graphic novels count for a challenge as it fit for one of the challenge. If not it's okay I can always find another book I'm sure 🙂

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Romanticbookworm wrote: "I don't think this has been asked before but do graphic novels count for a challenge as it fit for one of the challenge. If not it's okay I can always find another book I'm sure 🙂"

Sure. There's no page minimum or genre restrictions for this challenge so all books count.

That isn't always the case though, so its best to check with the challenges where there is a competitive element, eg team challenges.

🧐

[.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•]

Completed

2021 August Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August

John's Yearning by Tina Folsom - 03/08/2021

✔️2. Baby Names! Read a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
* Miles/Myles (Soldier) - Sawyer

Never Let Go by Cynthia Eden - 05/08/2021

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read a book published in 2014

Cain's Identity by Tina Folsom - 01/08/2021

✔️4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Read a book has an apostrophe in the book title

Luther's Return by Tina Folsom - 02/08/2021

✔️5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.

Keep Me Close by Cynthia Eden - 06/08/2021

✔️6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
Read a book the author first or last name starts with the letter E

It's Getting Scot in Here by Suzanne Enoch - 05/08/2021

✔️7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.

Thomas's Choice by Tina Folsom - 01/08/2021

✔️8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book set in the UK

The Duke Is But a Dream by Anna Bennett - 03/08/2021

✔️9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Read a book with an MC who is famous (Persephone)

Hit Me With Your Best Scot by Suzanne Enoch - 09/08/2021

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

When You Wish Upon a Rogue by Anna Bennett - 04/08/2021

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*• wrote: "Completed

2021 August Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August

John's Yearning by [auth..."

Congrats Christine!!

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2021 August Monthly Challenge
3/10

🌴1. Happy August Birthday!:

🌴2. Baby Names!:

🌴3. Featured Author Challenge:

🌴4. August 3rd - Children's Day (Tuvalu):

✔5. August 10th - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe):
Just One Kiss by Traci Hall
August 11th - ⭐⭐⭐

🌴6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus:

🌴7. August 13th - my birthday!:

✔8. August 27th - National Burger Day (UK):
An Endless Cornish Summer by Phillipa Ashley
August 18th - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

🌴9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer':

✔10. Reader's Choice:
Second Chance Love Song by Jessica Lemmon
August 18th - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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[JoAnne]

Done on post #24

One I'm not able to link yet since the search function hasn't been working. Will correct when it works for me again!

[Cassie]

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4. apostraphe in book title.... MR PETTIGREW'S LAST STAND
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6. flower/color purple ..... Purple Hibiscus
7. set in australia ..... Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence
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10. free pick ..... Other People's Children

[Rissa]

Finished, see message 13! :)

Thanks for a fun challenge, Jane! See you all in September!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Rissa wrote: "Finished, see message 13! :)

Thanks for a fun challenge, Jane! See you all in September!"

Congrats Rissa!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

JoAnne wrote: "Done on post #24

One I'm not able to link yet since the search function hasn't been working. Will correct when it works for me again!"

Congrats JoAnne!! (Sorry I missed this earlier ;)

[Barbara ★]

August Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔ 1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
Her Mad Hatter - Marie Hall 8/3

✔ 2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: * Miles/Myles (Soldier)
The Last Namsara - Kristen Ciccarelli 8/14

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book published in 2014
Red Rising - Pierce Brown (pub Jan 28, 2014) 8/13

✔ 4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu): Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
Read a book: that features a child/children
The Bear and the Nightingale - Katherine Arden 8/13
(MC is a child through most of the book)

✔ 5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book: with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
The Killing Hills - Chris Offutt 8/15

✔ 6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
Read a book: that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
Love Letters - Debbie Macomber 8/5

✔ 7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes: MC works/owns/runs a business
Total Rush - Deirdre Martin (MC owns a small boutique shop) 8/7

✔ 8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book: that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
Death on Windmill Way - Carrie Doyle (chef) 8/12

✔ 9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Read a book: with a shifter MC
Firestorm - Donna Grant (dragon shifter) 8/13

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Dragon Prince - Mary Gillgannon 8/14



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Barbara!!

[Georgina]

finished on post #18.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Georgina wrote: "finished on post #18."

Congrats Georgina!!

[Jonquil]

2021 August Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE ----And Happy Birthday, Jane!

1. Happy August Birthday!: green on cover Julie Anne Lindsey 8/4

2. Baby Names!
* Miles/Myles Beauty and the Wolf Marina Myles 8/17
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann:
* MC is in the medical profession Covert M.D. Jessica Andersen 8/10
4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
* has an apostrophe in the book title Hide'n Go Seek Dale Mayer 8/14
5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
* title starting with K Killer in the Kiwis Dale Mayer 8/15
6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
* MC's first or last name starts with the letter E Edward X. Delaney The Anderson Tapes Lawrence Sanders 8/5
7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author -- Set in Queensland and by an Australian author The Corpse at the Carnival Grace York 8/6
8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
* that features a foodie MC -- chef, restaurant owner Backrush Jana Deleon 8/18
9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
moon or stars on cover Venturess Betsy Cornwell 8/5

10. Reader's Choice: Gemini Moon Maria Grazia Swan 8/15

[Patrizia]

Done!

2021 August Monthly Challenge
5/5 ROMANCE

1. Happy August Birthday!

2. Baby Names!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name.
Ride the Tide by Julie Ann Walker 14 August; 4☆


4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Read a book:
* that features a child/children
Tracking Stolen Secrets by Laura Scott 22 August; 4☆


5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
The Beach House by Jenny Hale 9 August; 4☆


7. 13 August - my birthday!!
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.
Rosso, Bianco e Sangue Blu (=Red, White & Royal Blue) by Casey McQuiston 19 August; 5☆


8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Read a book:
with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.
Alaskan Dawn by Edie Claire 5 August; 5☆


10. Reader's Choice.

[Christine]

...10/10 Completed August 23

1. Happy August Birthday!: Green on the cover: Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer August 7, 4 stars

2. Baby Names! Nora: Born in Fire by Nora Roberts August 18, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Published in 2014: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke August 13, 3 stars

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu): Assignment: Baby by Lynne Marshall August 5, 3 stars

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe) Read a book: police:Hot Six by Janet Evanovich August 9, 5 stars

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus: Read a book: purple on the cover: The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares August 8, 3 stars

7. 13 August - my birthday!!: MM (gay) romance: A Chip in His Shoulder by L.A. Witt August 10, 5 stars

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK) Read a book: set in the UK: Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas August 23, 4 stars

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer': Santa Clawed by Rita Mae Brown August 21, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus August 16, 4 stars

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Jonquil, Patrizia and Christine!!

[Elaine]

All done ~ thanks - see you in September 😁

[AliciaJ]

2021 August Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE! 8/24 😍🌟💖🌹

1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.

pub 8/7; 8/16

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).

8/8

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jewel E. Ann-
* Jewel E. Ann was a dental hygienist before writing full time
* She published her first novel in 2014
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jewel E. Ann's website is based in Indiana.

Alternatively you may also read a book:
* featuring a main character in the medical profession
* published in 2014
* shelved as Contemporary Romance
* set in Indiana, or by an author who is from Indiana.

8/2

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island
* set in the southern hemisphere
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.

8/8

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.

8/7

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
The gladiolus is the signature flower of Dame Edna Everage. The purple-haired 'Dame' is the alter ego of Barry Humphries - an Australian actor, artist, author, comedian and satirist.
Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
* where the MC dresses in drag (man or woman), or is in disguise/undercover
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
* shelved 'humor' or 'funny'.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dame_Ed...

8/6

7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author
* MC works/owns/runs a business
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.

8/17

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)

8/3

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Sadly this isn't about pooches but about the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.

8/10

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

8/9

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Elaine and Alicia!!

[Angelia]

Books Read: 7/10


1. Happy August Birthday! Read a book published in August
Blind Fold by Olivia Gaines 8/27/21

2. Baby Names! Read a book that is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names - Miles/Myles - Tony Sinatra (If Loving You is Wrong) by Mallory Monroe 8/02/21

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann or Read a book featuring a main character in the medical profession: Phantom by Theordra Taylor 8/07/21

4. Read a book that features a child/children: Teddy Sinatra (Jackie & Duke) by Mallory Monroe 08/21/21

5.Read a book featuring a hero in the military: Fall from Grace by Dahlia Rose

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus. Read a book
* MC works/owns/runs a business- Piping Piper by Francessa Penn 08/13/21


7. Read a book where the MC lives in a rural area:

8. Read a book set in the UK: Murano by Billy London 8/30/21

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer' Read a book with a

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice: #Blessed by Malakai 08/28/21

[Leigh]

Finished. RRRC 2021 August Monthly Challenge

1. Happy August Birthday!: 8/23

2. Baby Names! Hattie (God is My Strength) 8/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: 8/9

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu) 8/7

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
8/13

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus 8/11

7. 13 August - my birthday!! 8/5

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK) 8/4

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer' 8/16

10. Reader's Choice: 8/18

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Leigh!!

[Bookchaser]

2021 August Monthly Challenge


I’m finished!!! Thanks for a fun challenge! I’m happy to have a few extra days to work on my long term challenges now.


10/10 Completed



01. Happy August Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
Montana Promises by Kim Law 08/15/21
02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).
Her Rogue Alpha by Paige Tyler 08/05/21
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Jewel E. Ann: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name.
Alternatively you may also read a book:
* featuring a main character in the medical profession
* published in 2014
* shelved as Contemporary Romance
* set in Indiana, or by an author who is from Indiana.
One Snowy Night by Jill Shalvis 08/01/21
04. Children's Day (Tuvalu) (August 3):
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏾Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island
* set in the southern hemisphere
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.
No Kind of Hero by Rosalind James 08/12/21
05. Heroes Day (Zimbabwe) (August 10):
👨🏼‍🚒Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.
Under Control by Shannon Stacey 08/03/21
06. The official flower for August is the gladiolus:
🌺Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
* where the MC dresses in drag (man or woman), or is in disguise/undercover
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
* shelved 'humor' or 'funny'.
Texas Love Song by Jodi Thomas 08/19/21
07. Jane’s Birthday!! (August 13): So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
🎂Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author
* MC works/owns/runs a business
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.
It Happened in Scotland by Patience Griffin 08/11/21
08. National Burger Day (UK) (August 27):
🍔Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)
The Way to a Duke's Heart by Caroline Linden 08/07/21
09. 'Dog Days of Summer':
⭐️Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.
Her True Match by Paige Tyler 08/26/21
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
The Real Mr. Right in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk 08/21/21

[Leigh]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Congrats Leigh!!"

Thank you.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

2021 August Monthly Challenge

Me!! 🙋🏻‍♀️

10 of 10. Updated 8.24.2021 DONE!

1. Happy August Birthday!: Imitation in Death by J.D. Robb 8.12.2021
2. Baby Names - Miles, Layla, Gabriel, Nora: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward 8.19.2021
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jewel E. Ann: Naked Love by Jewel E. Ann 8.22.2021
4. Children's Day (Tuvalu) - August 3: Imago by N.R. Walker 8.13.2021
5. Heroes Day (Zimbabwe) - August 10: Last Guard by Nalini Singh 8.2.2021
The official flower for August is the gladiolus: Once Upon a Time in Bliss by Sophie Oak 8.16.2021
7. Jane's Birthday! - August 13: Love Song by Kylie Scott 8.23.2021
8. National Burger Day (UK) - August 27: Devil in Disguise by Lisa Kleypas 8.6.2021
9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer': One Time Only by Lauren Blakely 8.9.2021
10. Reader's Choice: Love for Beginners by Jill Shalvis 8.4.2021



Thanks for a fun challenge!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Bookchaser & Kat!!

[Cyliena]

Late to the party, but here's mine!


Completed: 3/3

1. Happy August Birthday!: Pride ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Aug 12)
4. Children's Day: Unforgettable ⭐⭐⭐ (Aug 23)
8. National Burger Day: Pride of Duty ⭐⭐ (Aug 27)
10. Reader's Choice:

[Susan]

DONE!!

I wasn't sure I would get #2, but I lucked into it

10/10

1. Happy August Birthday!:
☀️Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
The Princess and the Pediatrician - Annie O'Neil (HMED #1189 - Aug 2021) - Aug 16

2. Baby Names!
☀️Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).
Decoding a Criminal - Barb Han (HI #2014 - Aug 2021) (Layla - sister) - Aug 27

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann:
☀️Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jewel E. Ann-
* Jewel E. Ann was a dental hygienist before writing full time
* She published her first novel in 2014
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jewel E. Ann's website is based in Indiana.

☀️Alternatively you may also read a book:
* featuring a main character in the medical profession
* published in 2014
* shelved as Contemporary Romance
* set in Indiana, or by an author who is from Indiana.
Wedding Reunion with the Best Man - Donna Alward (HR #4759 - June 2021) (doctor) - Aug 6

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu):
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
☀️Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island
* set in the southern hemisphere
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.
Sandpiper Cove - Irene Hannon (Revell - Apr 2017) (child) - Aug 13

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe):
☀️Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.
The Vet's Unexpected Hero - Traci Douglass (HMED #1179 - June 2021) - Aug 3

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus:
The gladiolus is the signature flower of Dame Edna Everage. The purple-haired 'Dame' is the alter ego of Barry Humphries - an Australian actor, artist, author, comedian and satirist.
☀️Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
* where the MC dresses in drag (man or woman), or is in disguise/undercover
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
* shelved 'humor' or 'funny'.
Forever - Janie Crouch (Calamittie Jane Pub - June 2021) (MC - Ethan) - Aug 4

7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME: 😂🤣
☀️Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author
* MC works/owns/runs a business
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.
No Sunshine When She's Gone - Kate Angell (Kensington - May 2014) (owns business) - Aug 3

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK):
☀️Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)
Wagering on the Wallflower - Eva Shepherd (HH #1572 - Apr 2021) (set in UK) - Aug 9

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer':
Sadly this isn't about pooches but about the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
☀️Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.
Cowboy in Disguise - Allison Leigh (HSE #2839 - June 2021) (famous character) - Aug 5

10. Reader's Choice:
☀️Read any book of your choice.
Zane - Christie Ridgway (Christie Ridgway - Nov 2017) - Aug 10

[Valorie]

Congrats to all the finishers this month!

RRRC Monthly Challenge - August 2021
10/10 Done!

1. August (Green Cover): The Intrigue at Highbury by Carrie Bebris 08/07 ★★★★
2. Miles/Myles (Soldier): Trouble in Paradise by Carolyn Brown 08/08 ★★★★
3. Contemporary Romance: Sweet Love by K.C. Lynn 08/19 ★★★★
4. Apostrophe in Title: Red Hood's Revenge by Jim C. Hines 08/16 ★★★
5. Hero MC: Red Demon by Deidre Knight 08/25 ★★★
6. Purple Cover: A Rogue In A Kilt by Sandy Blair 08/11 ★★★★
7. MC runs a business: Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs 08/10 ★★★★★
8. Droolworthy Cover: Ballroom Blitz by Lorelei James 08/27 ★★★
9. Shifter MC: My Sister is a Werewolf by Kathy Love 08/13 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Turned by Julie Kenner 08/18 ★★★★

[Frankie]

2021 August Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy August Birthday!:
Read a book published in August.
Cash's Fight-Jamie Begley 8/04

2. Baby Names!
Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names.
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).
(MC Layla Ray)
The Rage-Jaci J. 8/06

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann:

Alternatively you may also read a book:
* published in 2014
Shade's Fall-Jamie Begley 8/04

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Read a book:
* set on an island
Drunk on a Boat-Zane Mitchell 8/23

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book:
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
Virtuous-M.S. Force 8/27


6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
Read a book:
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
Misty Evans-Deadly Intent 8/20

7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* written by an Australian author
Kate McCarthy-Fighting Redemption 8/16

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book:
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
No Reservations-Stephanie Rose 8/19

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Read a book:
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
Muses & Melodies-Rebecca Yarros 8/13


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Baiting Him-Aurora Rose Reynolds 8/13

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Cyliena, Susan, Valorie and Frankie!!!!!

[Christine]

Complete! (Post 44). Thanks for the challenge!

[Michaele]

Done!

1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot. Flowers Under My Pillow, Nell Iris, 8/6

2. Baby Names! Read a book that is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, Layla (Night, Black), The Last Drop, Layla Reyne, 8/28

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: read a book set in Indiana, Gruff Touch, R. Cayden, 8/15

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu), set in the southern hemisphere, More, Abra Pressler, 8/18

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe) Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!, Role Model, Rachel Reid, 8/17

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus Read a book that has flowers or the color purple on the cover, Matched by My Rival, D.J. Jamison, 8/25

7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book set in Australia or written by an Australian author, Dearest Milton James, N.R. Walker, 8/27

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK) Read a book set in the UK, Tortoise Interruptus, J.L. Merrow, 8/27

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer' Read a book featuring a pet, Lake Steamy, R. Cayden, 8/28

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice, Seeing Blind, Poppy Dale, 8/27

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Christine & Michaele!!!

[Mary!]

Done!

2021 August Monthly Challenge
Duration Aug 1 - 31, 2021
10/10

1. Read a book published in August
The City Baker's Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller 08/29/2021

2. Read a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses).
* Layla (Night, Black)
From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris 08/14/2021 (Black on cover; vampires and werewolves in story so most takes place at night)

3. Read a bookset in Indiana, or by an author who is from Indiana.
The Time in Between by Kristen Ashley 08/13/2021

4. Read a book that has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.
One S'more Summer by Beth Merlin 08/22/2021

5. Read a book with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.
You Have a Match by Emma Lord 08/23/2021

6. Read a book that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust 08/23/2021


7. Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* MC works/owns/runs a business
On The Rox by Kat Addams 08/04/2021

8. Read a book with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)
Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke 08/19/2021


9. Read a book with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.
The Vampire's Last Dance by Deanna Chase 08/09/2021


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole 08/22/2021

[LaurLa]

Completed! Late updating... thanks for hosting!
Updated post: My Monthly Challenge (msg 48)

Books Read: 10

[Connie N.]

I didn't read as much this month, for some reason. And was only able to finish 8 out of 10.

2021 August Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 8/1/21 to 8/31/21
8/10

1. Happy August birthday! - Published in August – A Slice of Murder by Chris Cavender - 8/21/21 ♥♥♥♥

Pub 8/1/09

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, bob, Roberta, bobbie, Robertson, etc)b Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses)b Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel Eb Ann - Shelved as Contemporary Romance - Seeing Red by Jill Shalvis - 8/12/21 ♥♥♥

90 readers tagged as Romance

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu) - Apostrophe in the book title - Cody's Fiancée by Gina Ferris Wilkins - 8/5/21 ♥♥♥


5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe) - Title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z - Knocked Up by Stacey Lynn - 8/9/21 ♥♥♥


6. MC's first or last name starts with the letter E – Shadows in Death by J.D. Robb - 8/14/21 ♥♥♥♥♥

MC is Eve Dallas

7. 13 August - my birthday - MC works/owns/runs a business - Dirty Filthy Rich Men by Laurelin Paige - 8/6/21 ♥♥♥

Donovan and Weston share ownership of the companyb

8. 27 August - National burger Day - Set in the UK - When You Wish Upon a Rogue by Anna Bennett - 8/22/21 ♥♥♥♥


9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Sadly this isn't about pooches but about the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Been There, Married That by Gigi Levangie Grazer - 8/17/21 ♥♥

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Mary, LaurLa and Connie!!

[Sonja]

Sonja wrote: "5/10 Planned
9/10 Actual


1. Happy August Birthday!
Irish Magic (August pub and green on cover)
2. Baby Names! Miles/Myles (Soldier) Code Name Hélène (soldier)
..."

9 out of 10 is definitely not bad! Esp with life getting in the way! WOO!

[Irina]

COMPLETE!

2021 August Monthly Challenge

Read: 9 out of 9

1. Happy August Birthday!: My Fiance’s Bodyguard by Ivy Wild ★★★ (8 Aug)

2. Baby Names!
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).

SKIP

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

The Introvert’s Guide to Blind Dating by Emma Hart ★★★ (23 Aug)

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu): Mr. Master by T.L. Swan ★★★★ (7 Aug)

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe): Totally Folked by Penny Reid ★★★★★ (13 Aug)

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus: Henry & Ivy by J.B. Salsbury ★★★★ (11 Aug)

7. 13 August - my birthday!! : Lyrics of a Small Town by Abbi Glines ★★★★ (23 Aug)

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)

Real Players Never Lose by Micalea Smeltzer ★★★ (30 Aug)

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'

Sinner by Emma Scott ★★★ (28 Aug)

10. Reader's Choice: The Takeover by T.L. Swan ★★★★★ (4 Aug)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Sonja and Irina!!!

[Tiki]

Can’t seem to fix my post, but I did finish it

Read 8/8

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Tiki wrote: "Can’t seem to fix my post, but I did finish it

Read 8/8"

Congrats Tiki!!

(There's crazy stuff happening here on GR at the moment. Currently GR have set EVERYONE's profile to private - friends only - for receiving messages, and the same goes for groups sending newsletters. Members aren't getting the messages :( I think these 'glitches' and resets will be going on for a while as they make us all trial the beta version...)