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July 2024 Monthly Challenge10/10 DONE
1. Happy July Birthday! - published in July - Jul 27, 2021 Knot Ready for Murder Mary Marks 7/8
2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer dog on the cover or in the storyline The Chihuahua Always Sniffs Twice Waverly Curtis 7/18
3. Featured Author Challenge any author with her first name Conard County Witness Rachel Lee 7/22
4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- has been lingering on your TBR for too long - since 2010 The End Game Tod Goldberg 7/21
5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- artistic character - Amish quilters, woodworkers, furniture makers Hearse and Buggy Laura Bradford 7/12
6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- 'quick read' 186 pp One Potato, Two Potato, Dead Lynn Cahoon 7/17
7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- someone told you about Local PBS station "A Word on Words" segment Diary of a Misfit: A Memoir and a Mystery Casey Parks 7/9
8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- military or law enforcement character (Delta Force Heroes, #7) Rescuing Casey Susan Stoker 7/14
9. Family Golf Month- family in the story - the US First Family State of the Union Marie Force 7/4
10. Reader's Choice: Rescuing Annie Susan Stoker 7/15
2024 July Monthly Challenge10/10 FINISHED
1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July
The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez, read 07/26, 4 stars
2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer Read a book set in the summer
Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen, read 07/22, 4 stars
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.
Heartless by Elsie Silver, read 07/22, 3 stars
4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher, read 07/26, 3 stars
5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover
3 Count by Nikki Castle, read 07/06, 3.5 stars
6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story
The Sixty/Forty Rule by Ellie K. Wilde, read 07/09, 3 stars
7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover
Better Hate than Never by Chloe Liese, read 07/24, 3 stars
8. Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon in the story or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story
I Like You Like That by Kayla Grosse, read 07/09, 1.5 stars
9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character
The Art of Catching Feelings by Alicia Thompson, read 07/06, 3.5 stars
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Fragile Sanctuary by Catherine Cowles, read 07/26, 3 stars
2024 July Monthly ChallengeDuration: July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
10/10 Completed. Finished
1. Happy July Birthday!
Read a book published in July.
Lucky's Choice-Jamie Begley 7/08/24
2. July Month-Long Observance
Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate.
Life's a Beach-Jamie K. Schmidt 7/15/24
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken:
Read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.
Before This Ends-Aurora Rose Reynolds 7/12/24
4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd-
Read a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long.
Deep Redemption-Tillie Cole 7/20/24
5. Body Painting Day- July 8th-
Read a book that is set in NY
Burning for This-Kaye Kennedy 7/21/24
6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th-
Read a book that you would consider a 'quick read'
The Beach House-Rachel Hanna 7/18/24
7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th-
Read a book someone told you about (word of mouth)
Crossroads-Devney Perry 7/21/24
8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th-
Read a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story
Make Me-Lani Lynn Vale 7/03/24
9. Family Golf Month-
Read a book with family in the story
Any Day Now-Lani Lynn Vale 7/22/24
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Sweetest Obsession-Nicole Snow 7/20/24
**COMPLETE!**1. Happy July Birthday!
Book: Ravishing the Heiress
Read: 7/4
How it fits: published 7/3/12
2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
Book: The Summer of Yes
Read: 7/16
How it fits: takes place during the summer
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken
Book: Ruthless Princess
Read: 7/2
How it fits: written by Rachel Van Dyken
4. I Forgot Day
Book: Tempting the Bride
Read: 7/4
How it fits: the FMC is in an accident and has a bout of amnesia
5. Body Painting Day
Book: The Unraveling
Read: 7/13
How it fits: set in New York
6. National Drive-Thru Day
Book: Royal Bully
Read: 7/2
How it fits: book is only 108pgs a quick read
7. National Lipstick Day
Book: Dr. Grant
Read: 7/16
How it fits: MMC is a Dr.
8. Water gun Fight Day
Book: The Hollow of Fear
Read: 7/8
How it fits: several characters are either βagents of the crownβ or law enforcement
9. Family Golf Month
Book: Sweet Spot
Read: 7/14
How it fits: both MCs play golf
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Whitney, My Love 7/11
Congratulations Elaine,Tammie, Avid Reader and Geek Girl, AliciaJ, Jonquil, Mariana, Frankie, and Natalie!!!
2024 July Monthly Challenge Completed 10/10
1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July
2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
Read a book set in a hot climate
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Historical Romance
4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with an older character
5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY
6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story
7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with a character in the medical field
8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story
9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Finished a little early!! Thanks for hosting πUpdated post: My Monthly Challenge (msg 32)
Books Readπ¦10
Way to go minnemoo and LaurLa!!
πΊπΈπ§¨JULY BOOKS π½π- [x] July release/ red cover A Talent for Murder 7/29
- [x] Summer setting The Wedding People by Alison Espach 7/20
- [x] Contemporary/historical romance The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood 7/13
- [x] Lingering on TBR Such a Bad Influence 7/19
- [x] skin on cover On The Surface by Rachel McGuire 7/8
- [x] Food in story/cover or quick read Annie Bot by Sierra Greer 7/6
- [x] π lips cover/word of mouth/medical Lovers and Liars by Amanda Ward 7/12
- [x] Weapon on cover or in/military/police Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver 7/2
- [x] family in story Fated by Sarah Ready 7/10
- [x] readers choice The Holiday Honeymoon Switch 7/10
DONE!!I'm in. Hopefully I'll do better than I did for June
10/10
1. Happy July Birthday! -
π§¨Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Saved by the Lyon - Laura Landon (Dragonblade - July 2024) - July 14
2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius (known colloquially as the "Dog Star"), which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
π§¨Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.
Operation Rafe's Redemption - Justine Davis (HRS #2268 - Mar 2024) (dog) - July 10
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken:
π§¨Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Rachel Van Dyken:
* Rachel is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY Bestselling author of Regency and Contemporary Romance
* When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks
* Rachel lives in Idaho with her family
* She can be found plotting her next book while watching guilty-pleasure TV
π§¨You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.
The Lyon and His Promise - Sherry Ewing (Dragonblade - June 2024) (historical romance) - July 6
4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd-
π§¨Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character
River Justice - B.J. Daniels (HQN - Aug 2024) (older character) - July 22
5. Body Painting Day- July 8th-
π§¨Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character
Threats in the Deep - Addison Fox (HRS #2288 - Aug 2024) (set in New York) - July 5
6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th-
π§¨Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'
Murderous Intent - Rachel Lee (HI #2211 - May 2024) (food in the story) - July 17
7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th-
π§¨Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth-to-mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth)
Her Grace's Daring Proposal - Joanna Johnson (HH #1734 - July 2023) (lips on cover) - July 30
8. Water gun Fight Day- July 30th-
π§¨Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story
Wyoming Mountain Investigation - Juno Rushdan (HI #2230 - Aug 2024) (law enforcement) - July 3
9. Family Golf Month-
π§¨Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst'
Redeeming the Maverick - Christine Rimmer (HQN - Aug 2024) (family) - July 12
10. Reader's Choice:
π§¨Read any book of your choice.
Campus Killer - R. Barri Flowers (HI #2234 - Aug 2024) - July 8
10/10 Completed July 301. Happy July Birthday! - The Rivals by Vi Keeland July 12, 4 stars
2. July Month-Long Observance - Funny Story by Emily Henry July 16, 5 stars
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: The Ugly Duckling Debutante by Rachel Van Dyken July 21, 2.75 stars
4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas July 6, 4 stars
5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Final Girls by Riley Sager July 30, 3 stars
6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen July 29, 3 stars
7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Who Asked You? by Terry McMillan July 27, 3 stars
8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Echoes at Dawn by Maya Banks July 6, 4 stars
9. Family Golf Month- Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips July 21, 5 stars
10. Reader's Choice: How to Woo a Reluctant Lady by Sabrina Jeffries July 10, 4 stars
2024 July Monthly Challenge1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
**Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.
4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character
5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character
6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'
7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth)
β 8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a law enforcement character in the story. The Return of Ellie Black - 7/31/24 ββββ
9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst'
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
July Monthly ChallengeREAD: 10/10
βοΈ1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
The Big Little Festival - Kellie Hailes (pub July 19, 2017) 7/25
βοΈ2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
**Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.
Masquerades and Murder - Rachel Lynne 7/20
βοΈ3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.
The More I See You - Lynn Kurland 7/21
βοΈ4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character
The Witch's Heart - Genevieve Gornichec (MC) 7/16
βοΈ5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a bookwith an artistic character
Cruising Through Midlife - Addison Moore (MC amateur painter) 7/7
βοΈ6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'
The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands - Sarah Brooks (train) 7/4
βοΈ7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth)
Mind Games - Nora Roberts (Maddie a doctor) 7/1
βοΈ8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story
The Longest Yard Sale - Sherry Harris (police chief former air force)7/6
βοΈ9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic char
After the Game - Abbi Glines (Brady, quarterback) 7/2
βοΈ10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Golden Spider - Anne Renwick 7/13
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
ππππ¦πΆ2024 July Monthly ChallengeπΆπ¦πππDone!!!
10/10 Completed
01. Happy July Birthday!: πRead a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
02. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer: πRead a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Rachel Van Dyken: π©π»βπ»Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.
04. I Forgot Day (July 2): π€·π»ββοΈRead a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character.
05. Body Painting Day (July 8): π©πΌβπ¨Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character.
06. National Drive-Thru Day (July 24): πRead a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'.
07. National Lipstick Day (July 29): πRead a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth).
08. Water Gun Fight Day (July 30): π«Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story.
09. Family Golf Month:ππΌββοΈRead a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst'.
10. Reader's Choice: πRead any book of your choice.
10 / 10 COMPLETED1. Happy July Birthday! β» You've Got Male by Marina Adair 7/14/2024
2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer β» Falling Inn Love (Freedom Valley Series Book 1) by Erin Branscom 7/8/2024
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken β» The Godparent Trap by Rachel Van Dyken 7/7/2024
4. I Forgot Day β»The Florist on Amelia Island (Seven Sisters Book 4) by Hope Holloway 7/11/2024
5. Body Painting Day β» Bing, Bang, BOOM!: A Different Worlds Colliding Rom-Com by Kitty Berry 7/13/2024
6. National Drive-Thru Day β» A Dash of Christmas (The Montgomery Brothers #9) by Samantha Chase 7/5/2024
7. National Lipstick Day β» Forever Inn Love (Freedom Valley #5) by Erin Branscom 7/10/2024
8.Water gun Fight Day β» Searching Blind (Redwood Coast Rescue, #7) by Tonya Burrows 7/31/2024
9. Family Golf Month β» Just One More Dare (The Sterling Family #2) by Carly Phillips 7/23/2024
10. Reader's Choice β» Before I Let Go (Skyland #1) by Kennedy Ryan 7/21/2024
2024 July Monthly ChallengeI'm in for the usual! ππ»ββοΈ
10 of 10. Completed
1. Happy July Birthday!: Something Unexpected by Vi Keeland 7.21.2024
2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer The Summer Escape by Jill Shalvis 7.25.2024
3. Featured Author Challenge - Rachel Van Dyken: The Godparent Trap by Rachel Van Dyken 7.5.2024
4. I Forgot Day - July 2: Shifters in the Night by Molly Harper 7.7.2024
5. Body Painting Day - July 8: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb 7.23.2024
6. National Drive-Thru Day - July 24: Speculations in Sin by Jennifer Ashley 7.10.2024
7. National Lipstick Day - July 29: Play of Passion by Nalini Singh 7.17.2024
8. Water Gun Right Day - July 30: Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb 7.31.2024
9. Family Golf Month: Foster by Sawyer Bennett 7.29.2024
10. Reader's Choice: HEA: Happily Ever After by Lucy Lennox and Molly Maddox 7.14.2024
Thank you for a fun challenge!!
2024 July Monthly Challenge 7/101. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby. Distant Shores Finished 7/3
2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius (known colloquially as the "Dog Star"), which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
**Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline. Tom Lake Finished 7/25
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Rachel Van Dyken's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Rachel Van Dyken:
* Rachel is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY Bestselling author of Regency and Contemporary Romance
* When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks
* Rachel lives in Idaho with her family
* She can be found plotting her next book while watching guilty-pleasure TV
You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list. Ninth House Finished 7/29
4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character - The Guest List Finished
5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character The Lightening Thief Finished
7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth) Part of Your World Finished 7/20
8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story Bull Mountain Finished 7/19
FInished2024 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1 - 31, 2024
10/10
1. Read a book published in July.
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell 07/11/2024
2. Read a book set in a hot climate.
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki 07/14/2024
3. Read a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.
Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich 07/07/2024
4. Read a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long
Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks 07/23/2024
5. Read a book with an artistic character
Beyond the Wand: The Magic & Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton 07/28/2024
6. Read a book with food in the story or on the cover
Dying for Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson 07/20/2024
7. Read a book someone told you about (word of mouth)
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley 07/13/2024
8. Read a book with a law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story
The Last Policeman by Ben H. Winters 07/04/2024
9. Read a book with family in the story
Body and Soul Food by Abby Collette 07/03/2024
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Unwedding by Ally Condie 07/19/2024
2024 July Monthly Challenge10/10 Complete - All finished!
1. Happy July Birthday! - Red Cover
Only By Your Touch - Catherine Anderson - 7/28 - 5*
2. July Month-Long Observance - Summer/Hot
Second Chance Ranch - Liz Isaacson - 7/8 - 5*
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Contemporary Romance
Ever Mine - Laura Pavlov - 7/20 - 4*
4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Old Character
Blue Bayou - JoAnn Ross - 7/15 - 4*
5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Art/NY/Skin
Make You Mine - Laura Pavlov - 7/21 - 4*
6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Food/Bakery Owner
Always Mine - Laura Pavlov - 7/18 - 4*
7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Lips on cover
Simply Mine - Laura Pavlov - 7/25 - 4*
8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Military character
Only Mine - Laura Pavlov - 7/26 - 4*
9. Family Golf Month- Sports Romance
Offside Hearts - Nikki Lawson - 7/4 - 2*
10. Reader's Choice:
Ruthless Savage - Lillian Harris - 7/30 - 2*
2024 July Monthly Challenge - COMPLETEDDuration: July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Completed: 10/10
1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby. To the Nines - Janet Evanovich 7/2/24 (pub on Jul 15, 2003)
2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius (known colloquially as the "Dog Star"), which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
**Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline. I Am the Messenger - Markus Zusak 7/20/24
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Rachel Van Dyken's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Rachel Van Dyken:
* Rachel is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY Bestselling author of Regency and Contemporary Romance
* When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks
* Rachel lives in Idaho with her family
* She can be found plotting her next book while watching guilty-pleasure TV
You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list. The Mystery Guest - Nita Prose 7/10/24
4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character If We Were Villains - M.L. Rio 7/19/24
5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character
The Awakening - Kelley Armstrong 7/13/246. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read' Light Through the Vines - Fiona Valpy 7/15/24
7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth) Sister Friends Forever - Kimberla Lawson Roby 7/20/24
8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story
Curtsies & Conspiracies - Gail Carriger 7/5/249. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst' The Shunning - Beverly Lewis 7/9/24
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Gulf Coast Cottage - Maggie Miller 7/19/24
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