2010 August Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Raine]

Finished 6/10 complete
Not to bad for my first challenge.

August: Kiss of Midnight Finished 18 August (3*)
Birthday:(Chrystal) Lover Revealed Finished 07 August (5*)
Geography: The Vanishing of Katharina Linden
Edingburgh Festival: Beyond the Highland Mist
Archeology Day: The Book of the Dead
Native American: Untamed Finished 22 August (3*)
Book Lover's Day: Lover Unbound Finished 13 August (5*)
Romance Genre: Something Borrowed
Of Lists: Blood Promise Finished 31 August (4*)
Readers Choice: Unbelievable Finished 14 August (3*)



Also read:

[Sandra]

Hooray, Joanne!

[Desperado]

RRRC August Monthly 5/6 Tentative List


1.A Author: A Girl's Guide to Guns and Monsters by Martin H. Greenberg et al ★★★☆☆ 8/31/10
2.August Birthday(♦Jennifer♦): Soul Enchilada by David Macinnis Gill ★★★★☆ 8/9/10
5.Archeology Day: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter ★★★★☆ 8/22/10
6.Native American: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs ★★★★☆ 8/10/10
8.Contemporary Romance: Shoot to Thrill by Nina Bruhns ★★★☆☆ 8/14/10
10.Reader's Choice:Another One Bites the Dust by Jennifer Rardin

[Becky]

1. Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian
4. Lady Isabella Scandalous Marriagne by Jennifer Ashley Finished 8/3
7. Stranger in my Arms by Lisa Kleypas
8. Perfect by Judith Mcnaught
9. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
10. Patience by Lisa Valdez Finished 8/15
3/6 Done.
Not finishing this month but ready for September

[Lauren]

my August 2010 Monthly Challenge
Finished 6/10

1. Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian completed 8/22/10
2. One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
3. Frankenstein by Mary Shelly
4. The MacGregor Brides by Nora Roberts completed 8/18/10
5. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs completed 8/31/10
6. A Wind in the Door by Madaline L'Engle
7. Obsession Everlasting by Lisa Phillips completed 8/20/10
8. Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward completed 8/26/10
9. The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice
10. The Gods of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs completed 8/17/10

I wanted to read all ten but that's what I get for starting when the challenge is halfway over. :) oh well I'm ready and waiting for September!! :)

[BJ Rose]

I was beginning to despair of finishing this month, so I reluctantly put Comanche Moon aside for next month when I could savor it, and decided to do a re-read of Mackenzie's Mountain, which I haven't read in several years.

Romance Readers
AUGUST
completed 10/10 DONE

1. Author 'A': Alexander, Victoria: Desires of a Perfect Lady Aug 6 (4*)
2. Birthday: Sarah: The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong *library Aug 11 (4.5*)
3. Geography: Germany: Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab Aug 14 (3.5*)
4. Scotland: To Scotland, With Love by Karen Hawkins Aug 5 (4*)
5. Archaeology Day: Seeing a Large Cat by Elizabeth Peters *audio - Barbara Rosenblat is an excellent narrator for this series! Aug 25 (3.5*)
6. Am. Indian Heritage: MacKenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard Aug 31 (5*)
7. Book Lovers' Day: Favorite Author: Tessa Dare: Twice Tempted by a Rogue Aug 25 (4*)
8. Romance Genre: Contemporary: Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke Aug. 1 (3.5*)
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Summer Reading: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson Aug 24 (5*)
10. Reader's Choice: Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn Aug 4 (4*)

[BJ Rose]

Congratulations to ALL THE FINISHERS!!!

I've been so focused on trying to finish in time that I haven't been visiting the thread regularly. Could that be a hint that I'm in too many challenges?!

[Barbara ★]

10/10 COMPLETE

1. "A" for August: Savannah Breeze - Mary Kay Andrews 8/16
2. Bday (Brandi): A Witch in Time - Madelyn Alt 8/21
3. Germany: The Book Thief - Markus Zusak 8/11 (did not finish)
alternate: Bloody Good - Georgia Evans 8/17 (set during WWII German invasion of England)
4. Scotland: The Scottish Companion - Karen Ranney 8/30
5. Archeologist: Destiny - Alex Archer 8/31
6. Native American: Blood Cross - Faith Hunter 8/19
7. Book Lover's Day: A Fatal Thaw - Dana Stabenow 8/11
8. Contemporary Romance: Too Much Temptation - Lori Foster 8/10
9. Of lists: The Reckoning - Kelley Armstrong 8/27
10. Readers Choice: Tongues of Serpents: A Novel of Temeraire - Naomi Novik 8/10

[Christine]

Just in time!

Duration: August 1 - 31, 2010
Completed: 10/10 - Done!

1. August: Amanda Quick - With This Ring - read 8/3 ***

2. Birthday: (Barbara) Wicked Widow by Amanda Quick - read 8/4 ***

3. Geography: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson - read 8/7 **** (Ronald Niedermann is German)

4.Edinburg Festival: Moonstruck Madness by Laurie McBain - read 8/12 **

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: Lucan by Susan Kearney (they search for the holy grail) - read 8/2 ***

6. National American Indian Heritage Month: The Hunters - Declan and Tori by Shiloh Walker (Tori) - read 8/31 ***

7. Book Lovers’ Day: Lover Eternal by JR Ward - 8/6 *****

8. Romance Genre: Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis - read 8/1 ****

9. Of Lists and Shelves: summer-reads - This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen - read 8/9 ****

10. Reader's Choice: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare - read 8/29 ****

[Melissa]

7/10 completed ...close...


1. August = The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen * * * * *
2. Birthday (Crystal) = Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank * * * * *
3. Geography = Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab * * * * *
4. Edinburg Festival = One More Bite by Jennifer Rardin
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversary = Atlantis Redeemed by Alyssa Day * * * *
6. National American Indian Heritage Month = Savage Trust by Cassie Edwards *
7. Book Lovers' Day = Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison
8. Romance Genre (Contemporary) = Animal Instincts by Gena Showalter
9. Of Lists and Shelves = The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer * *
10. Reader's Choice = Oh. My. Gods. by Tera Lynn Childs * *

[Debbie]

Congrats BJ Rose & Barbara & Christine =)

[Sandra]

Hooray, BJ Rose, Barbara & Christine!!!

[Kristina Simon]

Congratulations to everyone who has finished this month's challenge! I've finally finished all 6 of the ones I planned...

Finished: 6/6

1. August -- Stay by Allie Larkin ★★★★★ 8/24/10 -- Great story. I loved it!!
2. Birthday -- Happy Birthday, Michelle! -- Summer On Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber ★★★★☆ 8/11/10
7. Book Lovers' Day -- Susannah's Garden by Debbie Macomber ★★★★☆ 8/31/10
8. Romance Genre: Contemporary -- Sweet Revenge by Nora Roberts ★★★☆☆ 8/28/10
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Summer Reads -- The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson ★★★★☆ 8/9/10
10. Reader's Choice -- Murder Crops Up by Lora Roberts ★★★☆☆ 8/12/10

Read:

[Wicked ♥ (Wickedly Bookish Reviews) aka Bat-Jess]

Status: 4/5

I chose to do 5 levels out of 10.

1. Author A - Stolen by Kelley Armstrong 8/26/10
2. Birthday Happy B-day Purple! - Storm Born by Richelle Mead 8/6/10
4. Scottish - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
7. Favorite Author -Black Rose by Nora Roberts 8/14/10
10. My Choice - Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins 8/29/10



This is as far as I got this month... so close! I'll remember to not put so much on my plate as far as monthly challenges go for the next time.

[Debbie]

Congrats Krisi :)

[Sharon]

1. A Author: Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake - Aimee Bender 8/28
2. Birthday (Michelle): House Rules - Jodi Picoult
3. Germany: How I Became an American - Karin Gundisch 8/31
4. Scotland: The Girl who Kicked Hornets Nest - Stieg Larsson 8/20
5. Museum: The Viper's Nest (39 clues) - Peter Lerangis 8/11
6. Native American: Picture Perfect - Jodi Picoult
7. Favorite Book: Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins 8/5
8. Contemporary Romance: One Day - David Nicholls
9. Summer List: Twenty Boy Summer - Sarah Ockler 8/23
10. Reader's Choice: Eat Pray Love - Elizabeth Gilbert

[Julianna]

Update 8/31

1. August: Sandstorms by Anne Jacobs (8/31)★★★★1/2

2. Birthday: (Mine) Gentle Warrior by Julie Garwood (8/5)★★★★

3. Geography: Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene (8/9)★★★★★

4.Edinburg Festival: Light of the Gods by Barbara Cartland (8/29)★★★★

7. Book Lovers’ Day: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas (8/25)★★★★1/2

8. Romance Genre: Nightcap by Kathleen O'Reilly (8/19)★★1/2

10. Reader's Choice: Just a Geek by Will Wheaton (8/16)★★★★★

Completed 7/10

[Sandra]

Hooray, Kristi!

[Amber]

Congrats everyone!

For the first time ever, I have completed a challenge!

10/10

1. Author A - Afraid Of The Dark - Donna Anders 8/16/10 *
2. Birthday - At Grave's End - Jeaniene Frost (YZ) 8/10/10 ****
3. Germany - Watchmen - Alan Moore/Dave Gibbons 8/26/10***
4. Scottish - Highland Lover - Hannah Howell 8/22/10 ***
5. Museum/Archeology - Ghost Shadow - Heather Graham 8/25/10 ****
6. Native American - Night Walker - Heather Graham 8/17/10 ****
7. Re-read - Night Play - Sherrilyn Kenyon 8/31/10 *****
8. Contemporary - Crazy For Love - Victoria Dahl (8/6/10)**
9. Summer Read - The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest - Steig Larsson 8/3/10 ****
10. My Choice - Wicked Intentions - ELizabeth Hoyt 8/9/10 *****

[SandyC]

6/8 done

Well, I won't finish this one, but I can take comfort in the fact that I finished a different sort of challenge: I completed a half marathon on August 22. :-)

Congrats to everyone who completed the challenge!

August: The Last Summer by Ann Brashares 8/7/10
Birthday: Morrigan's Crossby Nora Roberts (Yz's list)
Edinburgh Festival:The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon 8/31/10
National American Indian Heritage Month: Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich
Book Lovers’ Day: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward8/5/10
Romance Genre: Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips8/10/10
Of Lists and Shelves: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro 8/17/10
Reader's Choice: The Hunger Gamesby Suzanne Collins 8/2/10

Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010

[Sandra]

Hooray & Congrats, Shyloh !

[Sandra]

Congrats on the half marathon Sandy!

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

AUGUST CHALLENGE
Duration: August 1st to 31st
~ Complete ~ 8/8 Books~

1. August: Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong 07/08
2. Birthday: Lion's Heat by Lora Leigh(Yz the Whyz ~ Happy Birthday). 14/08
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Germany. READ The Book Thief in July (running out of time)
4.Edinburg Festival: Soulless by Gail Carriger 10/08
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: an archeologist/works in a museum or a search for an artifact or set in a museum (Running out of time)
6. National American Indian Heritage Month: A Game of Chance by Linda Howard 09/08
7. Book Lovers’ Day: Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood 26/08
8. Romance Genre: Summer House by Nancy Thayer 25/08
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads: Covet by J.R. Ward
10. Reader's Choice: Stranger In My Arms by Lisa Kleypas 02/08

Finished in time but JUST barely ... 5 mins to midnight is cutting it a little close haha

[Sandra]

Hooray, Elise!

[Lady Grey]

Another late post!


Final Tally: 7/10

1. August: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “A”: Kiss of Midnight

2. Birthday: Read a book from an August B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...) Love in the Afternoon

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Germany.

4.Edinburg Festival: Read a book set in Scotland or has Scottish characters in it: Soulless

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: This Fierce Splendor

6. National American Indian Heritage Month Read a Native American romance, or a book written by one, or has a Native American character.

7. Book Lovers’ Day Reread a favorite book, or read a book by a favorite author: Married By Morning

8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance: Black Ice

9. Of Lists and Shelves:

10. Reader's Choice: Cold As Ice

[Thenia]

August 2010:

Done: 10/10!



1. I Kissed a Zombie and I Liked it - Adam Selzer (14/08)

2. Rachel's B'day – Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac – Gabrielle Zevin (13/08)

3. Inkheart (Inkheart, #1) – Cornelia Funke (31/08)

4. Origins (Sweep, #11) – Cate Tiernan (24/08)

5. Destiny (Rogue Angel, #1) – Alex Archer (19/08)

6. Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1) – Patricia Briggs(01/08)

7. Jane Austen - Emma (15/08)

8. Queen of Babble – Meg Cabot (20/08)

9. Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum, #2) – Janet Evanovich (07/08)

10. Touch the Dark - Karen Chance (26/08)




Congratulations to those who completed the challenge!

Note to self... STOP ENTERING NEW CHALLENGES!! (Riiiight! :P)

[Sandra]

Hooray, Thenia!

[SandyC]

Sandra wrote: "Congrats on the half marathon Sandy!"

Thank you, Sandra!

[Debbie]

Congrats Shyloh, Macwolf01 [Elise:] & Thenia :)

[Amber]

Thank you Sandra & Debbie!

Congrats on the half marathon Sandy! That is a great thing to accomplish!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Here's my final tally:

7/10

1. August: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley 8/10
2. Birthday: Holiday in Death by JD Robb (My shelf) 8/28
3. Geography:Germany The Reader by Bernhard Schlink
4.Edinburg Festival: Highlander Unbound by Julia London 8/31
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter 8/8
6. National American Indian Heritage Month Ride the Fire by Pamela Clare
7. Book Lovers’ Day Dead After Dark (JR Ward's novella) 8/16
8. Romance Genre:Contemporary Romance Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie 8/15
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
10. Reader's Choice Venetia by Georgette Heyer 8/22

[Amanda]

read 3/10


1. August: Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
7. Book Lovers' Day: Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong
10. Reader's Choice: Firelight by Sophie Jordan

[Desperado]

RRRC August Monthly 6/6 Completed!
I came a little late to the party but at least I made it.


1.A Author: A Girl's Guide to Guns and Monsters by Martin H. Greenberg et al ★★★☆☆ 8/31/10
2.August Birthday(♦Jennifer♦): Soul Enchilada by David Macinnis Gill ★★★★☆ 8/9/10
5.Archeology Day: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter ★★★★☆ 8/22/10
6.Native American: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs ★★★★☆ 8/10/10
8.Contemporary Romance: Shoot to Thrill by Nina Bruhns ★★★☆☆ 8/14/10
10.Reader's Choice:Another One Bites the Dust by Jennifer Rardin ★★★☆☆ 9/3/10

[Debbie]

Congrats LethalLovely :)

[Desperado]

Thanks, Debbie!

[Sandra]

Hooray, LethalLovely !

[Mel W]

RRRC - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - AUGUST
Duration: 1 August to 31 August, 2010

6/10 read - FINAL UPDATE 31/8

1. August: Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 31/8
2. Birthday: Black Ice by Anne Stuart (Yz) 3/8
3. Geography - Germany: Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 28/8
4. Edinburgh Festival: SKIP
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: SKIP
6. National American Indian Heritage Month: SKIP
7. Book Lovers’ Day: Standoff by Sandra Brown (favourite author) 4/8
8. Romance Genre - Contemporary: Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare 2/8
9. Of Lists and Shelves - Summer Reads: Kiss An Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
10. Reader's Choice: To The Edge by Cindy Gerard 10/8

[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!

116 readers signed up for this month’s challenge:

Alisha (out of 3 or 5)
Amanda (MidnightFury) - 2 books read
Amy ~Book Lover~ (out of 3) - 3 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Angie - 9 books read
Anja - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Ann (FantasyAnnie)(out of 5)
Ann aka Iftcan - 6 books read
AshleyAlexis
Barbara - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Becky (beckysbusyreading)(out of 6) - 3 books read
Beth F (MN) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
BJ Rose - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Carla (out of 5)
Charlotte (Buried in Books)(out of 3) - 2 books read
Chloe (out of 5) - 5 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Ciera (out of 5) - 1 book read
colleen (colleenFL) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
D.G. (out of 8) - 8 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Daffodil - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Danielle (Smiley1881)(out of 3) - 3 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Debbie - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Delicious Dee the book slut - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Diane (deebotte) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Dina (out of 5) - 5 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Donna - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Drq - 5 books read
Enni
Erin B - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Erin H (out of 8) - 8 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Fiendishly (out of 3)
FlibBityFLooB - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Fran (out of 8) - 8 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Gaijinmama
Giovanna (out of 9)
Gus (out of 5) - 5 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Heather Greenfield - 1 book read
Hina - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Jasmin - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Jenny (JenEng) - 3 books read
Jess (AngelMason) (out of 5) - 4 books read
Joanne - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Jodi Roessler
Judithe - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Judy
Julie (Mom2lnb) - 7 books read
Karen (CleoCleveland)(out of 8) - 8 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Karina (out of 8) - 6 books read
Katherine
Kathy Anne (out of 3)
Kesha (out of 5) - 5 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Kimberly *Kyhm* - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Kristi (Passion for the Page)(out of 6) - 6 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Laura Lulu
♠LethalLovely~HBBIC♠ (out of 6) - 6 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Lexa555 (out of 3) - 3 books read
Lili - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Lindy-Lane
Lindsey - 7 books read
Lotte_ladybird - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Lynn (out of 5) - 2 books read
Lynne - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Macwolf01 [Elise] (out of 8) - 8 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Mahyar - 1 book read
Maria (Addicted2Romance)
Mel W - 6 books read
Melanie - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Melinda (Disney4me) (out of 9) - 8 books read
Melissa - 7 books read
Michelle (bookstorechick)(out of 3)
Michelle P (michelle5230) - 3 books read
Michelle Sutton - 2 books read
Miss (out of 8) - 8 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Mojca (was Alathea) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Nandar - 2 books read
Nikki - 6 books read
Nita (out of 5) - 2 books read
Nook4b (out of 8) - 4 books read
Penney - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Penny (out of 8) - 8 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Photojim - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Purple (out of 7) - 7 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Raine - 6 books read
Rebecca (MyasMom)(out of 8) - 6 books read
Risa (out of 5) - 1 book read
Ronica (out of 6)
Sallie - 1 book read
Samantha (out of 8) - 8 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Sandra - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Sandy (out of 8) - 6 books read
Sharon O - 6 books read
Shazzy - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Shea (out of 3)
Sheila - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Shyloh - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Sizzlin Miss Kenjii
Stefne (out of 3)
Sue (KnitWitSL) (out of 5) - 3 books read
Suzanne (nyxxy) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Sydney - 4 books read
Thenia - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Tina (out of 6) - 6 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Valorie - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Vanessa (out of 7) - 7 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Yz the Whyz - 7 books read

12 new readers had signed up since the last update:

Amanda (AmandaG3) (out of 8) - 8 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Amanda (amandine) - 3 books read
Annvelwis - 8 books read
Briansgirl (out of 2) - 2 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Christine (cdunbar) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Jane (Janelba) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Lady Grey - 7 books read
Lauren W - 6 books read
Leosharkie - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Renske (out of 3) - 1 book read
theandrelle - 4 books read
Veronica Marie

Challenge is now closed.

33 readers finished all ten categories of this month's challenge. Well done!

FINAL TOTAL BOOKS READ = 643

Reminder: Don't forget to add your challenge books to the group's bookshelf. Thanks!

Fantastic effort, everyone!

[Debbie]

Wow, look how well everyone did - Congrats Everyone :)

[Amber]

Wow, congrats everyone! We kicked some butt last month!

[Debbie]

or at least we kicked some books - off the old tbr's! :)