2024 August Monthly Challenge

[Cyliena]

Great work, Tawny and Jonquil!

[Cyliena]

All done as well!

Completed: 10/10

1. Happy August Birthday!: Defender ⭐⭐⭐ (8/19)
2. Happiness Happens Month: Dark Quasar Rising ⭐⭐⭐ (8/28)
3. FAC – Darynda Jones: Cyborg ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8/15)
4. Summer Olympics: Gladiator ⭐⭐⭐ (8/8)
5. Friendship Day: Mission: Her Shield ⭐⭐⭐ (8/2)
6. Social Engineering Day: Mission: Her Freedom ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8/1)
7. Relaxation Day: Rogue: Information Rogue / Desert Rogue ⭐⭐⭐ (8/14)
8. According to Hoyle Day: Guardian ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8/14)
9. Stop on Red Week: The Surrogate ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8/7)
10. Reader's Choice: Barbarian ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8/13)

[Michelle]

2024 August Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10

1. Happy August Birthday! - Read a book published in August
8/4/24

2. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month
Read a book sure to make you smile
8/8/24

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Bestselling author
8/7/24

4. Summer Olympics - Sports Romance
8/13/24

5. Friendship Day - August 4th- Friends to lovers trope
8/1/24

6. Social Engineering Day - August 6th- Read a book where technology plays a role
8/27/24

7. Relaxation Day - August 15th- Summer inspired cover
8/12/24

8. According to Hoyle Day - August 29th- Author initial of H
8/3/24

9. Stop on Red Week - Set in Michigan
8/11/24

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
8/15/24

[Cyliena]

Michelle wrote: "2024 August Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10"

Congrats, Michelle! How did you like Assistant to the Villain? That one has been on my TBR for months now. :)

[Elaine]

Finished on post 4 - and what a lovely ending with a Carole Mortimer story!

[Cyliena]

Elaine wrote: "Finished on post 4 - and what a lovely ending with a Carole Mortimer story!"
Congrats, Elaine!

[Ann (Noumena12)]

10 of 10 COMPLETE

1. Happy August Birthday!: Forever Burning (Forever Bluegrass #22) by Kathleen Brooks 8/24/2024
2. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month: June Nights : A Calendar Girls Romantic Comedy by Stephanie Erickson 8/10/2024 - I didn't find this book very funny. Happened to read He's Not My Type (The Vancouver Agitators, #4) by Meghan Quinn which had me laughing out loud 8/17/2024
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Darynda Jones: A Bad Day for Sunshine (Sunshine Vicram, #1) by Darynda Jones 8/8/2024
4. Summer Olympics: The Secret Hook-Up (The Cooper Valley Thrusters #6) by Pippa Grant 8/1/2024
5. Friendship Day – August 4: Bananapants by Penny Reid 8/8/2024
6. Social Engineering Day – August 6: Not Today Cupid by Jennifer Bonds 8/24/2024
7. Relaxation Day – August 15: For the Love of Summer : A Summer Beach Read by Susan Mallery 8/4/2024
8. According to Hoyle Day – August 29: The Rule Book (The Cheat Sheet #2) by Sarah Adams 8/4/2024
9. Stop on Red Week: Mending Fences: a military romantic suspense story (Night Stalkers Reload Stories Book 1) by M.L. Buchman 8/15/2024
10. Reader's Choice: For You (The 'Burg, #1) by Kristen Ashley 8/29/2024

[Cyliena]

Ann (Noumena12) wrote: " 10 of 10 COMPLETE"

Great work, Ann!

[LaurLa]

Done!! Thanks for hosting!!
Updated post: My Monthly Challenge (msg 25)

Books Read🚦10

[Cyliena]

LaurLa wrote: "Done!! Thanks for hosting!!"

Great work, LaurLa!

[Melissa]

August 8/10 Completed

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. Middle of the Night Finished 8/2

2. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month: August 1 marks the start of Happiness Happens Month, a time to celebrate and appreciate all of life's joys! This month was created in 1999 by the Secret Society of Happy People, which encourages everyone to focus on the positive aspects of life. The goal is to spread happiness throughout the world and remind people that they should be grateful for everything they have. So, get ready to smile and enjoy this special month by indulging in activities that make you happy and spreading joy wherever you go!

🏅Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile! The Eyes Are the Best Part Finished 8/28

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Darynda Jones: Read one book written by Darynda Jones or any author with her first or last name.
🏅 Link to Darynda Jones's backlist: Books by Darynda Jones.

Fun facts about Darynda Jones:
* She currently lives in New Mexico, known as the “Land of Enchantment”
* Darynda has written paranormal romantic thrillers and police procedural mysteries
* She is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author, and won both Golden Heart and RITA awards
* One of her children was born Deaf; Darynda later earned a degree in Sign Language Interpreting

🏅 You may also read any book set in New Mexico; a paranormal or thriller romance; a book written by any bestselling author or RITA award winner; or a book with a Deaf character. Sisters Under the Rising Sun Finished 8/30

4. Summer Olympics: The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad are held in Paris, France this summer between July 26 through August 11. Celebrate this world competition through the power of reading!

🏅 Read a book categorized on Goodreads as a sports romance, a book where a character is a former athlete, or a book with a competition or physical activity anywhere in the story. You can also read a book set in France or a book with the number 33 anywhere in the page count. Hell Hound Finished 8/6

5. Friendship Day – August 4: On the first Sunday each August we celebrate our bonds with friends, whether old or new. Grab a coffee together, send a friendly note, or just be ready to hang with your best buds!

🏅 Read a book that features a strong friendship or friend group (family can be friends too!), or a book with friends who reconnect after years apart. You can also read a book with a friends-to-lovers trope, or a book recommended by a friend. If Only You Fell Finished 8/6

7. Relaxation Day – August 15: Kick back with a book and relax! If you have something to do, it can surely wait for tomorrow.

🏅 Read a book where the characters spend time lazing around or doing a relaxing activity. You can also read a novella, a book with a summer-inspired cover (your interpretation), or a comfort-read from a favorite author. One Perfect Couple Finished 8/14

8. According to Hoyle Day – August 29: On this day, people are encouraged to follow the rules and regulations as they pay tribute to Edmond Hoyle, the Englishman believed to be the first technical writer of early card and board games, such as Whist, Chess, and Backgammon.

🏅 Read a book where the characters play a card or board game, or a book featuring a place where such games are played (like a gaming hell or casino). You can also read a book with a character who likes to follow the rules, a book set in England, or a book whose author’s initials include E or H. No Escape Finished 8/24

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.Friends Like These Finished 8/22

[Cyliena]

Melissa wrote: "August 8/10 Completed"

Very nice, Melissa!

[Christine]

10/10 Completed August 31

1. Happy August Birthday!: #Murdertrending by Gretchen McNeil August 7, 4 stars

2. August Month-Long Observance - Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie August 21, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Darynda Jones: The Dirt on Ninth Grave by Darynda Jones August 31, 4 stars

4. Summer Olympics: The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley August 18, 4 stars

5. Friendship Day – August 4: Copy Cap Murder by Jenn McKinlay August 4, 4 stars

6. Social Engineering Day – August 6: Warcross by Marie Lu August 28, 3 stars

7. Relaxation Day – August 15: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han August 16, 3 stars

8. According to Hoyle Day – August 29: The Next Right Thing by Colleen Collins August 16, 3 stars

9. Stop on Red Week: Redeemed by Lauren Asher August 4, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian August 9, 4 stars

[Cyliena]

Christine wrote: "10/10 Completed August 31"

Congrats, Christine!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

2024 August Monthly Challenge

I'm in for the usual 10! 📚

10 of 10. Completed 8.24.2024 DONE!

1. Happy August Birthday!: Hardwood by K.M. Neuhold 8.20.2024
2. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune 8.14.2024
3. Featured Author Challenge - Darynda Jones: Betwixt by Darynda Jones 8.12.2024
4. Summer Olympics: Highlander Untamed by Monica McCarty 8.22.2024
5. Friendship Day - August 4: The Backup Bride Proposal by Jaci Burton 8.5.2024
6. Social Engineering Day - August 6: Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb 8.19.2024
7. Relaxation Day - August 15: Hidden Summit by Robyn Carr 8.24.2024
8. According to Hoyle Day - August 29: A Farewell to Charms by Molly Harper 8.8.2024
9. Stop on Red Week: Bring Me Home for Christmas by Robyn Carr 8.9.2024
10. Reader's Choice: Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh 8.3.2024



Thanks for a fun challenge!

[Cyliena]

MountainKat wrote: "2024 August Monthly Challenge

10 of 10. Completed 8.24.2024 DONE!"

Great work, MountainKat!

[Michelle]

Cyliena wrote: "Michelle wrote: "2024 August Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10"

Congrats, Michelle! How did you like Assistant to the Villain? That one has been on my TBR for months now. :)"

Loved it - already have the second one on my TBR!

[Cyliena]

Michelle wrote: "Cyliena wrote: "Congrats, Michelle! How did you like Assistant to the Villain? That one has been on my TBR for months now. :)"

Loved it - already have the second one on my TBR!"
Ohh good to hear, thanks!

[Caraina]

Completed

[Cyliena]

Caraina wrote: "Completed"

Great work!

[Avigail]

Avigail wrote: "✅2024 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
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Completed: 10/10

✅1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in..."

All done, even though it took more than the month of September to finish the challenges.