2010 August Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Daffodil]

Love the categories, but I have to think about them. I'll post my list after I figure out what books can be squeezed into the Tournament list. ;)

[Desperado]

RRRC August Monthly /6 Tentative List


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

[Lili]

August Monthly Challenge 08/01 - 08-31

10/10

1. August - Ahern, Cecelia. PS, I Love You 08/15*****
2. Birthday (Happy Birthday Yz!) - If You Deceive by Kresley Cole 08/12*****
3. Geography - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 08/13*****
4. Edinburg Festival - If You Dare by Kresley Cole 08/05*****
5. Archeology Day - The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter 08/02*****
6. National American Indian Heritage Month - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs 08/03*****
7. Book Lovers’ Day - If You Desire by Kresley Cole*****
8. Romance Genre - Something About You by Julie James 08/18*****
9. Of Lists and Shelves - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 08/17*****
10. Reader's Choice - A Hoe Lot of Trouble by Heather Webber 08/15****

[Hina]

0/10

1. August: Midnight Pleasures By Ashley Amanda.

2. Birthday: Delicious By Susan Mallery.

3. Geography: TBD

4.Edinburg Festival: Bride of a Wicked Scotsman By Samantha James.

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: TBD

6. National American Indian Heritage Month: TBD

7. Book Lovers’ Day: Tempt Me at Twilight By Lisa Kleypas.

8. Contemporary Genre: The Manning Brides By Debbie MaComber.

9. Of Lists and Shelves: TBD

10. Reader's Choice: Seducing an Angel By Mary Balogh.

[Fran, Moderator]

I'm in!

1. August: Ava Gray- Skin Game

2. Birthday: Read a book from an August B-day celebrant.(Me!) Undead and Unemployed8/3 ***

3. Geography: The Book Thief

6. Native American: The Renegade's Woman

7. Book Lovers’ Day Reread a favorite book, or read a book by a favorite author.Wolf Tales X

10. Reader's Choice - The Bottom Line

Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010

[Barbara ★]

0/10 COMPLETE

1. "A" for August: Atlantis Unmasked - Alyssa Day
2. Bday (Crystal): Witch Fury - Anya Bast
3. Germany: The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
4. Scotland: The Scottish Companion - Karen Ranney
5. Archeologist: Destiny - Alex Archer
6. Native American: Stormwalker - Allyson James
7. Book Lover's Day: Black Rose - Nora Roberts
8. Contemporary Romance: Blue Bayou - Joann Ross
9. Of lists: Evermore - Alison Noel
10. Readers Choice: Kiss of the Wolf - Morgan Hawke

[Hina]

Hi Ladies,

Has anyone read the The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown? I am wondering if that book fits into the archeology category? I know Davinci code setting was in a museum, but I am not sure about this one.

Thanks,

Hina

[Samantha]

I'm in...let me check my books and I post my list soon.

[Amanda]

I'm in for all 10:
10/10
1. August: Bitten
2. Birthday: Wicked Becomes You
3. Geography:City of Shadows: A Novel of Suspense
4. Edinburg Festival:McClairen's Isle: The Passionate One
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay:Desire Me
6. National American Indian Heritage Month:Comanche Moon]
7. Book Lovers’ Day:Havemercy
8. Contemporary romance: Dark Lover
9. Summer Read: And Then There Were None
10. Reader's Choice: Under Heaven

[Fiendishly]

I'm in. I will do #3, #5 and #8 as I have a huge pile of arcs to review. So this will do nicely.

#3 Geography: Awaiting the Moon by Donna Lea Simpson.
#5 Archeology: Assassin's Honor by Monica Burns.
#8 Romance Genre: Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl.

[Sue]

I am going to try for 5 books in August.


1. August: Saving Fish from Drowning: A Novel
2. Birthday: Lover Revealed
7. Book Lovers’ Day: The Cinderella Deal
8. Romance Genre: Start Me Up
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads: The Kite Runner

[Alisha]

Ooh...I'm in...but for 3 or 5...I'll get to gathering a list.

[Lindy-Lane]

As always I'm aiming for all 10 but will complete at least 3.

3/10 DONE....Updated 8.31

1. August: Aunt Dimity Down Under by Nancy Atherton

2. B-day: The Dark Oneby Ronda Thompson (kelly's 8.27)

3. Geo/Germany: Mr. Monk Goes to Germany by Lee Goldberg

4. Edinburg: Sunday Philosophy Clubby Alexander McCall Smith

5. Archeology: The Moche Warriorby Lyn Hamilton

6. Native Am.: Savage Innocenceby Cassie Edwards

7. Book Lover's Author: Grave Surprise by Charlaine Harris

8. Comtemp. Romance: 204 Rosewood Laneby Debbie Macomber

9. Summer shelf: Once a Witchby Carolyn MacCullough (page #5)

10. Reader's choice: My Life in France by Julia Child

FINISHED:

[Laura Lulu]

I am so excited with how many people are going to be reading The Book Thief this month. It is an incredible book--I recommend it to everyone I know who's a reader.

But I have one little tip. Read the 1st chapter/prologue, then go back and read it again--it's only a couple pages. I started reading it and had absolutely no idea what was going on, but once I kinda figured it out, I went back and then I got it.

So my point is, don't let the strangeness of the 1st chapter put you off, the rest of the book doesn't read like that and it is just such a beautiful, heartbreaking book.

[Nikki ♥]

Kimberly *Kyhm* wrote: "Nikki, you need to lend me a contemporary romance!"

No problem :)

[Ceej]

i'm in will post my list later

[Ann]

I'm in will do 5, I will post my books later!

1: August - Amanda Ashley Shades of Gray finished 8-6-2010
4: A book set in Scothland - Silver Flame by Hannah Howell finished 8-20-2010
7: Book by favorite Author - Jayne Castle Zinnia finished 8-15-2010
9: Summer book - Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh finished on 8-23-2010
10: Readers Choice - Eternal Kiss of Darkness Jennifer Frost finished 8-12-2010



I'm done!!!!!

[Raine]

Hi, I'm new here, but I would love to give this a try.
August:Kiss of Midnight
Birthday:(Chrystal) Lover Revealed
Geography: The Vanishing of Katharina Linden
Edingburgh Festival: Beyond the Highland Mist
Archeology Day: The Book of the Dead
Native American: Blood Bound
Book Lover's Day: Shadowland
Romance Genre: Blue Dahlia
Of Lists: Something Borrowed
Readers Choice: Unbelievable

[Dee]

Thanks for the hint Laura - I'm actually using the book thief for another challenge, so it worked great for me

Laura Lulu wrote: "I am so excited with how many people are going to be reading The Book Thief this month. It is an incredible book--I recommend it to everyone I know who's a reader.

But I have one litt..."

[Dee]

Michelle - if you look in top corner to the right above the textbook you see a link that says add book/author? click on that, and you will get a pop-up - type in the name of the book you want to add, click on search and then when you find the corresponding one in the bottom section click add...hope that helps

[Michelle]

Okay, here is my list... 4 out of 7 read and still 7 days left in the month! Not sure I can do it!

3. Geography: The Gathering Storm by Brock and Bodie Thoene The Gathering Storm

4.Edinburg Festival: Here Burns My Candle by Liz Curtis Higgs Here Burns My Candle

6. National American Indian Heritage Month: A Woman Called Sage by Diann Mills A Woman Called Sage

7. Book Lovers’ Day: So Over My Head by Jenny B. Jones So Over My Head

8. Romance Genre: Driftwood Lane by Denise Hunter Driftwood Lane (Nantucket, #4)

9. Of Lists and Shelves:summer reads (page 5)
Sand in My Eyes by Christine Lemmon Sand in My Eyes

10. Reader's Choice: The Gladiator by Carla CapshawThe Gladiator





Finished 4 out of 7. Not too bad...

[Michelle]

Here's my list:

1. August: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “A”
Kiss and Tell (T-FLAC, #2) - Cherry Adair

7. Book Lovers’ Day
Deadly Love - B.D. Joyce (Brenda Joyce)

9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads
Eclipse - Stephenie Meyer

[Lotte_ladybird]

Of course I'm in *runs off to look at books*

[Shea]

RRRC August 2010 Monthly Challenge
0/3 completed

1. August: Summer Magic by Rochelle Alers

4. Edinburgh Festival: Under the Highlander's Spell by Donna Fletcher

10. Reader's Choice: Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu

[D.G.]

Laura Lulu wrote: "I am so excited with how many people are going to be reading The Book Thief this month. It is an incredible book--I recommend it to everyone I know who's a reader.

But I have one litt..."

I loooved The Book Thief and I recommended it during July's pick it for me. I'm glad that so many people will get to read it!

[D.G.]

Oh I didn't know that Bound by Your Touch had an archeology setting! I have it so I think I'll try to read it for the challenge. :)

[Julianna]

I'm in. I will post as I go.

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Hum, just had a thought--it is archaeologist only or can we throw in Anthropologist? The problem is--the only people who are "archaeologist" deal with European and Asian work. If you work in North or South American you're an anthropologist. I'm not sure WHY, but hey. . .

I'd like to re-read Summer of the Dragon and the female lead is an anthropology student who specializes in the bones of modern North American humans.

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Oh--and as a result of reading that book the first time, I HAD to go out and find out who Deanna Durbin was and then watch a bunch of her movies.

If you like musicals, might I suggest hitting Netflix or RedBox and getting one. (I really loved Three Smart Girls which was Deanna's first movie--she was 13 when she starred in it.)

[Purple]

I'm in. Post list later.

[D.G.]

Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Hum, just had a thought--it is archaeologist only or can we throw in Anthropologist? The problem is--the only people who are "archaeologist" deal with European and Asian work. If you work in Nort..."

Hmmm...Ann...according to Wikipedia:

Anthropology is the study of humanity (not very general, LOL!) with basic concerns such as "What defines Homo sapiens?", "Who are the ancestors of modern Homo sapiens?", "What are humans' physical traits?", "How do humans behave?", and so forth.

It seems that here in the US, archeology is a sub-field of anthropology while in Europe, they are separate fields.

Here's the definition of archeology: is the study of human material culture, including both artifacts (older pieces of human culture) carefully gathered in situ, museum pieces and modern garbage.

As anthropology here in the US has other sub fields besides archeology (cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology and biological/physical anthropology), my opinion is that you should use your book only if the anthropologist deals with artifacts and not one of the other sub-fields.

Of course, Yz may say something different! :)

[Purple]

7 ONLY


1.Cherry Adair, White Heat 08.18
2. My birthday:Hot Finish
3. SKIPPED
4. SKIPPED
5. Burning Lamp 08.09.2010
6. Silver Borne 08.04.2010
7. The 9th Judgment 08.11
8. Ain't She Sweet? 08.08
9. SKIPPED
10. Dog Warrior 08.13

[Sandra]

RRRC Monthly Challege AUGUST 2010
0/10 completed

1. Author - Annette Blair The Kitchen Witch (Accidental Witch Trilogy, #1)
2. B'day (Fran) - Colters' Wife
3. Germany -
4. Scottish -Devil in a Kilt
5. Archeologist/Museum - The Darkest Kiss
6. Native American - Comanche Vow
7. Re-read - Once Bitten
8. Contemporary -
9. Shelves - Twilight or Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
10. Choice - Lover Eternal

[Valorie]

Here's my list...

0/10 Done

1. August: Adrian, Lara Shades of Midnight
2. Happy B-Day YZ: Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister
3. Geography: Awaiting the Night by Donna Lea Simpson
4. Edinburgh: Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue
5. Archeology: Demon's Fire by Emma Holly
6. Native American: The Trouble With Witches by Shirley Damsgaard
7. Book Lover's: Covet by J.R. Ward
8. Romance: Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
9. Lists & Shelves: Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris
10. My Choice: Phantom Pleasures by Julie Leto

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

re: Ann aka Iftcan

Good question about the anthropologist. On msg 89, D.G., did some research on the two fields.

I like D.G.'s criteria for our challenge category. my opinion is that you should use your book only if the anthropologist deals with artifacts.

Since your anthropologist is dealing directly with bones (okay, bones are not exactly artifacts...LOL...but hey, at least she is dealing with some kind of objects....), feel free to read the book.

@ D.G.

Thanks for the input. I love it when members help each other out. Help lighten the load.

[D.G.]

You're welcome, Yz. :) Glad I could help. ;)

[Enni]

I'm in and will post my list as soon as I have time to look up books. My reading time is very limited at the moment but the challenges are way to much fun to miss.

[Danielle]

I'm editing my list already. lol

August 2010 Challenge RRRC

0/3

1. August: Witch Heart by Anya Bast

2. Birthday (Jennifer): Water for Elephants

4.Edinburg Festival: Highland Guardian

[Kathy Anne]

1-Author A-Garden Spells-Sarah Addison Allen=FINISHED
Lord of the Fading Lands-CL Wilson=FINISHED
3-After the Night -Linda Howard=FINISHED

[Giovanna]

0/9

1. Author A -
2. Birthday (yz) -
3. Germany - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
4. Scottish -
5. Archeology -
6. Re-read - Magic Burns (Kate Daniels #4) by I llona Andrews
7. Contemporary -
8. Summer Read -
9. My Choice -

[Nita]

I am in for five categories for this challenge.

0/5 done
1. August - Wicked Harvest by Anitra Lynn Mcloed
4. Edinburg Festival - The Game of Kings by Dorothy Dunnett
5. Archaeology Day - The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters
7. Book Lovers’ Day - Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
8. Of Lists and Shelves - Watership Down by Richard Adams

[Mel W]

I'm in - will list add my list when I get back from vacation.

[Erin]

Okay I've decided on my books :)

1) August-The Mad Bad Duke by Jennifer Ashley
4)Edinburgh Festival The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
5) Archaeology Day-
6)American Indian-Savage Abandon By Cassie Edwards
7)Book Lover's Day- Favorite Author Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas
8)Romance Genre-Contemporary- Under Her Skin by Susan Mallery
9)Summer Reads Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
10) Reader's Choice- Provocative In Pearls by Madeline Hunter

[Ciera]

Ok this my first challenge so I'm going to do four.
1) AUGUST-Waking the Witch by Kelley Armstrong
7) FAVORITE AUTHOR- Black Hills by Nora Roberts
9) SUMMER LIST-The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
10) READERS CHOICE- The Short Second Life Of Bree Tanner- Stephanie Meyer
Let's see how it goes :)

[Kesha]

5/5 Done



1. August: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “A”: A Veiled Deception by Annette Blair 8/22/10
4.Edinburg Festival: Seducing a Scottish Bride by Sue Ellen Welfonder 8/4/10
7. Book Lovers’ Day Reread a favorite book, or read a book by a favorite author:Three Wishes by Seressia Glass 8/21/10
8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance:Whisper Something Sweet by Deatri King-Bey 8/6/10
10. Reader's Choice: Somebody Wonderful by Kate Rothwell 8/18/10

[Ceej]

0/10

1. August: Wicked Rake, Defiant Mistress
2. Birthday: Crystal - Understood
3. Geography: The Saints Departed
4.Edinburg Festival: Last Night's Scandal
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: Strength in Numbers 2: Danger in Discovery
6. National American Indian Heritage Month:Cherokee Storm
7. Book Lovers’ Day: The Ring
8. Romance Genre: Private Property
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads: Good in Bed
10. Reader's Choice: Texas Tangle

[SandyC]

I will try for 8 this month.
0/8 done
August: The Last Summer by Ann Brashares
Birthday: Morrigan's Crossby Nora Roberts (Yz's list)
Edinburgh Festival:The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon
National American Indian Heritage Month: Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich
Book Lovers’ Day: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
Romance Genre: Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Of Lists and Shelves: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Reader's Choice: The Hunger Gamesby Suzanne Collins

Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010

[Chloe]

I'm doing five! :)

1. August: The Redheaded Princess by Ann Rinaldi
3. Geography: Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene
7: Book Lovers' Day: East by Edith Pattou
9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Lightning Thief by Rick Rordan
10. Reader's Choice: The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis

[Vanessa]

RRRC August Category Challenge - Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010

I'm in for 7 categories:

0/7

1. August Author "A": The Paid Companion by Amanda Quick
2. Birthday August: The Secret by Julie Garwood - Brandi
4.Edinburg Festival: Scottish Brides by Christina Dodd
5. Archeology Day: Outlaw by Elizabeth Lowell
7. Book Lovers’ Day: Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb
8. Read a contemporary romance: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
10. Reader's Choice: Raintree: Inferno by Linda Howard

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

I am going to try for 10 this month.

0/10 Complete

1. August: The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen


2. Birthday (mine): The Beast in Him by Shelly Laurenston


3. Geography: Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab


4. Edinburgh: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning


5. Archeology: Second Sight by Amanda Quick


6. American Indian Heritage: A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey


7. Book Lovers Day: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas


8. Romance Genre: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas


9. Summer Reads: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins


10. Readers Choice: City of Dreams and Nightmare by Ian Whates