August 2010 Reading Challenge

[Rebecca (Bec)]

August 2010 Challenge:

I managed to finish Go Fetch on Monday night (31st Aug) was wrapped that I could add it to the challenge! 7 books this month for me, quite and effort!


7/10 complete!


1. A/B Bill Compton -Dead Until Dark By Charlaine Harris 15 Aug My Review
2. C/D/E Dante- Kiss of Crimson By Lara Adrian 30 Aug My Review
3. F/G Garreth MacRieve- Plea sure of a Dark PrinceBy Kresley Cole 6th Aug My Review
4. H/I/J Jessi St James- Spell of the Highlander By Karen Marie Moning 8th Aug My Review
5. K/L
6. M/N/O Nate Thomas- Sucker Bet By Erin McCarthy 8th Aug My Review
7. P/Q Francesca Del Ponce- Dark Legend By Christine Feehan
8. R/S/T Scarlet- The Darkest Lie By Gena Showalter 21st Aug My Review
9. U/V/W Connel Viga-Feilan- Go Fetch! By Shelly Laurenston 31 Aug My Review
10. X/Y/Z

[Lacy♪ ♫Movements of a Demigod ♪ ♫]

Congrats to everyone who complete and attempted the challenge!

[Vicci]

Well I did not reach my qoal, but I read alot of exciting books.

[Vicci]

Question?

Can I add my non-paranormal books to my challenge?

[Vicci]

8/10 Done!


1. A/B: Atlas The Darkest Prison by Gena Showalter 8/21 (****)
2. C/D/E: Morgan Cantrell Touch of Surrender by Rhyannon Byrd 8/22 (*****)
3. F/G: Gwendolyn The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter 8/24 (*****)
4. H/I/J Haiti The Darkest Lie by GenaShowalter 8/31 (*****)
5. K/L: Kane The Amazon's Curse by Gena Showalter 8/20 (***)
6. M/N/O: Opal Cowan Spy Glass by Maria V. Snyder
7. P/Q: Princess Sera Placido Marked for Desire by Jennifer Leeland 8/1 (****)
8. R/S/T: Roxy Tam Sins of the Heart by Eve Silver 8/16 (****)
9. U/V/W:
10. X/Y/Z: Zitora: Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder 8/14 (****)

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Vicci--you are allowed up to 3 non-pnr/fantasy/sci-fi/time-travel books. So a regular romance, an historical, biography etc can be used--just as long as you limit it to only 3

[rebecca j]

I changed a few more books... but I finished!
1. Hollis BOXLEITNER in Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris 8/29
2. Claire in Glass Houses by Rachel Caine 8/6/10
3. Frank Collins in The Dead Girl's Dance by Rachel Caine 8/7/10
4. Jonas Harrington in Water Bound by Christine Feehan 8/16/10
5. Lysander in The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter 8/20/10
6. Milos in The Summoning - Kelley Armstrong 8/24
7. Kenneth QUAGMIRE in Otherworldlies by Jennifer Anne Kogler 8/5/10
8. Sasha in Undead on Arrival - LA Banks 8/22/10
9. Victor in Grave Surprise by Charlaine Harris 8/30
10. Zoe in Whisper Kiss by Deborah Cooke 8/31

[Yz the Whyz]

Here's my final tally:

8/10

1. A/B - Aeron from The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter 8/8
2. C/D/E - Drew Carlowe from Susan Squires' Beyond the Night 8/16
3. F/G - Fury from Sherrilyn Kenyon's Shadow of the Moon 8/16
4. H/I/J - Ian from Jennifer Ashley's The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie* 8/11
5. K/L - Liam Lockhard from Julia London's Highlander Unbound* 8/31
6. M/N/O - Michael from JR Ward's The Story of Son 8/16
7. P/Q - Quinn from Keri Arthur's Kissing Sin
8. R/S/T - Roarke from JD Robb's Holiday In Death 8/28
9. U/V/W - Venetia from Georgette Heyer's Venetia* 8/22
9. X/Y/Z - Yelena from Maria Snyder's Fire Study

[Amanda]

read 10/10!


1. A/B -Bethany Salem (Witches’ Night out)
2. C/D/E -Lena Duchannes (Beautiful Darkness)
3. F/G - Connie Goodwin (The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane)
4. H/I/J - Jackass (It’s a Book)
5. K/L - Lacey Kudoto (The Passage)
6. M/N/O - Elena Michaels (Frostbitten)
7. P/Q - Pete (The Howliday Inn)
8. R/S/T - Calla Tor (Nightshade)
9. U/V/W - Will (Firelight)
10. X/Y/Z - Xander (Matched)

[Desperado]

Paranormal Romance August Challenge 9/10


1. A/B~Jackie Brighton from Gentlemen Prefer Succubi ★★☆☆☆ 8/7/10
2. C/D/E~Harry Dresden from Storm Front ★★★☆☆ 8/20/10
3. F/G~Alexia Feodorovna from Shadow of the Vampire ★★★☆☆ 8/17/10
4. H/I/J~Hugh from Demon Angel ★★★★☆ 8/29/10
5. K/L~Lily Carlyle from Tainted ★★☆☆☆ 8/26/10
6. M/N/O~Olivia from The Darkest Passion ★★★★☆ 8/22/10
7. P/Q~Jaz Parks from Once Bitten, Twice Shy ★★★★☆ 8/4/10
8. R/S/T~Bug Smoot from Soul Enchilada ★★★★☆ 8/9/10
9. U/V/W~Vayl from Another One Bites the Dust ★★★☆☆ 9/3/10
10. X/Y/Z~Chloe Zanders from The Dark Highlander (re-read)

[Mel W]

PNR - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - AUGUST
Characters Alphabet Parade
Duration: 1 August to 31 August, 2010

2/10 read (Haven't been reading a lot of PNR lately.)

1. A/B: Andreas Reichen from Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 31/8
2. C/D/E:
3. F/G:
4. H/I/J:
5. K/L:
6. M/N/O: Nikolai from Veil of Midnight by author:Lara Adrian 28/8
7. P/Q:
8. R/S/T:
9. U/V/W:
10. X/Y/Z :

[Mel W]

Zanthie, sorry, but while doing the final update for August, I noticed you've used authors' names. They need to be characters' names. Edit your list and post it here and I will add to the final update for August.

[Mel W]

Nicole wrote: "I failed! I read everything but two. I got sidetracked by like... 6 other books."

Nicole, you need to post your final list so I can count your total in the final update for August :)

[Mel W]

FINAL UPDATE

Please note: For ease of tracking, could you please RE-POST your list with your progress after every update adding the date you finished. You may also strike out the book's title if you wish. Thanks!

109 readers signed up for this month’s challenge:

Abrown - 8 books read
AH - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Allison Warkentien - 6 books read
Amanda (AmandaG3) - 9 books read
Amanda Maria - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Amber M - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Andrea - 9 books read
Andrea (Aeva)
Angie - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Ann aka Iftcan - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Annvelwis - 9 books read
Awesomevegan
Beth NC - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
BJ Rose - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Carla (out of 9) - 2 books read
Carolyn F - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Charlotte (Buried in Books) - 2 books read
Chelsea - 5 books read
Cindy - 2 books read
colleen - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Crystal - 8 books read
Daffodil - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Deanne
Diane (deebotte) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Dobarah - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Elizabeth
Erin B - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Felicia (Ferishia) - 6 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Frencett - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Gem H aka *Dhelirious* - 2 books read
Gina - 9 books read
Gus
Janettej123 - 4 books read
Jen (jlkish) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Jennifer - 1 book read
Jennifer (OH) - 5 books read
Jennifer M (HappyTwilighter)
Jenny Delandro - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Jessica - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Jessica (Rhayne Vhexus/Vhiper) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Joyce Gravino (Eternity21) - 3 books read
Joyce - 4 books read
Judithe - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Karen (CleoCleveland) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Karina - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Kelley Anne
Lacy - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Laura Lulu - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Laurie-Highland Hussy - 7 books read
LethalLovely - 9 books read
LilaBird
Lili - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Lily - 8 books read
Lisa Lam - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Lizz - 2 books read
LooLoo - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Lory (Moty) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Mahyar
Maria (maria_nanci)
Mariana - 8 books read
Marlon - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Martina - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Mel - 2 books read
Mel W - 2 books read
Melissa - 6 books read
Mette - 5 books read
Michelle (shelli_m)
Michelle in S. Fla - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Miri - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Miss - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
MJ - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Mommaseymour - 8 books read
Mrs.soule - 9 books read
N.L. - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Ni_kii - 4 books read
Nicole Belikov! - 3 books read (need to post final list)
Nikki C - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Nita - 5 books read
Patty - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Rachel - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Rae
Raine - 8 books read
Rebecca (Bec) - 7 books read
rebecca j - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Sabrina Fair - 1 book read
Sallie
Samantha
Sandy - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
sarah (Seraphica) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Shannon (bama_sugar82) - 4 books read
Shay - 6 books read
Shazzy - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Shelleyrae - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Sophia
Suzanne - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Tara - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Terrea
Tina - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Token Female Gamer - 9 books read
Twidlebug
Valorie - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Vicci - 8 books read
ViScoUS WolF GuRL
Yz - 8 books read

4 new readers signed up since the last update:

Amanda (amandine) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Ashley (ashleylaura87) - 6 books read
Lady Grey - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Zanthie

Challenge is now closed.

TOTAL BOOKS READ = 719

49 readers completed all ten categories of this month’s challenge! Well done!

Great effort, everyone!

[Yz the Whyz]

Congratulations to those who have completed. : )

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Month 2010 readers total books

Jan 122 828
feb 120 745
Mar 68 471
April 141 982
May 120 750
June 116 798
July 74 518
August 109 719


totals 870 5811

[Yz the Whyz]

Wow, Ann, we have been reading a lot of books. :)

[Mel W]

Thanks for keeping track, Ann - that is an impressive amount of books!