2010 August Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Ann aka Iftcan]

YAY Suzanne. I found one of the books that I have checked out of the library on your list. So MY birthday pick is now taken care of. I just have to read that one first, since its due back on the 3rd. :o)

[Lynne]

I'm not sure I'm going to make it through my July challenge yet, but I'm game for August.

AUGUST
0 of 10 Complete!

1. Author Starts with “A”: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
2. Birthday Pick: The Man Must Marry by Janet Chapman (Thanks Kesha!)
3. Germany: Bloody Awful by Georgia Evans (Takes place in England with lots of nasty vampires and bad guys from Germany.)
4. Scottish: The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
5. Archeology/Smithsonian: Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase
6. Native American: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
7. Favorite: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
8. Contemporary: Lois Lane Tells All by Karen Hawkins
9. Summer Reads: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
10. My Choice: Pride by Rachel Vincent

To Read:


Complete:

[Lynne]

I'm not sure I'm going to finish my July Challenge but I'm game for August. Another month, another Challenge!

AUGUST
0 of 10 Complete!

1. Author Starts with “A”: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
2. Birthday Pick: The Man Must Marry by Janet Chapman (Thanks Kesha!)
3. Germany: Bloody Awful by Georgia Evans (Takes place in England with lots of nasty vampires and bad guys from Germany.)
4. Scottish: The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
5. Archeology/Smithsonian: Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase
6. Native American: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
7. Favorite: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas (Favorite Author)
8. Contemporary: Lois Lane Tells All by Karen Hawkins
9. Summer Reads: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
10. My Choice: Pride by Rachel Vincent

To Read:


Complete:

[KarenF]

Hello! This is my first challenge. I'm going to go for 8.


1. "A" Author: Bitten by Kelly Armstrong
2. Aug. B-day (Yz): Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase
4. Edinburgh: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
5. Archeology: Atlantis Redeemed by Alyssa Day
6. Native American: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
7. Book Lovers' Day: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
8. Contemporary: Crazy for Love by Victoria Dahl
10. Choice: TBD

[D.G.]

Welcome Karen! You have a lot of great books in your list! :)

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "YAY Suzanne. I found one of the books that I have checked out of the library on your list. So MY birthday pick is now taken care of. I just have to read that one first, since its due back on the..."

: ) I am glad I could help, which book was it?

[Michelle]

Read: 0/10

1. August: Master of the Night by Angela Knight

2. Birthday:Marked by P.C. Cast

3. Geography:The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

4.Edinburgh Festival:My Immortal Highlander by Hannah Howell

5. Archeology Day: Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

6. National American Indian Heritage Month: The Key to the Indian by Lynne Reid Banks

7. Book Lovers’ Day: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris

8. Romance Genre: Too Good To Be True by Kristan Higgins

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire

10. Reader's Choice: Awakening by Wendy Corsi Staub

[Hina]

Finished my list...

0/10

1. August: Midnight Pleasures By Ashley Amanda.

2. Birthday: Delicious By Susan Mallery.

3. Geography: Castle of the Wolf By Sandra Schwab.

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

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: Highland Rogue By Tess Mallory.

6. National American Indian Heritage Month: A Heart So Wild By Johanna Lindsey.

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: The Lost Symbol By Dan Brown.

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

[Ann aka Iftcan]

it's The Hunger Games. Lots of people have recommended it, and the library got it to me, but I haven't had a chance to read it this month--I had 14 books come in at the same time, so I've been plowing my way through them. :o) I was going to get that one read starting today, because someone else has it on reserve too, but I don't have to have it back til the 3rd, so I'm just going to hold off til the first, then I'll read it that day.

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

oh, that is such a good book! I don't normally like YA books, but I thought that one was excellent, in general one of the best books I have read in a while, the third on in the trilogy comes out this month

[Caleb]

In for 5 again

Yz's B-day: Storm Front - Jim Butcher
Archeology Day: Key of Knowledge - Nora Roberts
American Indian: Blood Bound - Patricia Briggs
Book Lovers Day (a favorite author): Acheron - Sherrilyn Kenyon
Readers Choice: Noah by Jacquelyn Frank

[Penny]

I'll most likely do 5, as usual, but if I got the time (think not) I'll go for all 10.

1. August: Persuasion, Rereading it with the Jane Austen book club, don't know if it'll stay here or in # 7./ Veiled Seduction, Alisha Rai.

2. Birthday: Anja The Rake/Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake (also Platas0827, Darien, Sammy).

3. Geography: Germany. The Book Thief/A Bed of Spices.

4.Edinburg Festival: Scottish. The Bride.

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversary: ???

6. National American Indian Heritage Month: ???

7. Book Lovers’ Day, Favorite Author: Jane Austen, Persuasion.

8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance. Confessions of a Shopaholic/Veiled Seduction/Kiss and Tell/One of the Guys.

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Summer Reads.

10. Reader's Choice:

[TinaNoir]

so far 0/6

1. The Letter 'A' - On the Edge - Ilona Andrews
2. Birthday (me!) - Bonds of Justice - Nalini Singh
5. Archaeology day - Dead Guilty - Beverly Connor
7. A Favorite Author - Love in the Afternoon - Lisa Kleypas
8. Contemporary - Can't Stand The Heat - Louisa Edwards
10. Reader's Choice - Lord Perfect - By Loretta Chase

[Joanne]

My first Monthly Challenge so I thought to try all 10, hope I have chosen correctly:


1. Author A: Practical Widow to Passionate Mistress by Louise Allen
2. Birthday (Crystal): Married By Mistake by Abby Gaines
3. Germany: That Perfect Someone by Johanna Lindsey (Author born in Germany)
4. Scottish: Knight of Grace by Sophia James
5. Archeology: Time Raiders: The Seeker by Lindsay McKenna
6. American Indian: A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey
7. Favorite author: The Search by Nora Roberts
8. Contemporary: Naughty Neighbor by Janet Evanovich
9. Summer Read: Club Dead by Charlaine Harris
10. My Choice: Silk & Scandal 1: The Lord and the Wayward Lady by Louise Allen

[Alexa (Once Upon a Chapter)]

This is my first time doing this so I hope I pull it off!

1. August: Raine by Elizabeth Amber

2. Birthday: (even though I'm new and I'm not on the list yet I'm going to read something from my list since my birthday is this month) The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory

7. Book Lovers’ Day: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

[Debbie]

Joanne wrote: "My first Monthly Challenge so I thought to try all 10, hope I have chosen correctly: ..."

You don't have to have them set in stone, they are yours to change update or decide on later. Use that as a 'tentative' list (that is how a lot of us do it). Have fun with it, we do :)

[Joanne]

Thanks for letting me know Debbie, it does add to the fun! I am really enjoying being a member of the group. :)

[D.G.]

Joanne wrote: "Thanks for letting me know Debbie, it does add to the fun! I am really enjoying being a member of the group. :)"

I spend most of my time changing my books!

[Samantha]

Going for 8 :)

1. August:Queen Of His Heart by Adrianne Byrd

2. Happy B-Day YZ: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

4.Edinburg Festival: Dangerous Highlander by Donna Grant

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: Stolen Seduction by Elisabeth Naughton

6. Native American romance: Under Apache Skies by Madeline Baker

7. Book Lovers’ Day:Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery

8. Read a contemporary romance: One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake

10. Reader's Choice Out Of Control by Shannon McKenna

[Melinda]

Count me in. I'm working on my list and will post either tonight or tomorrow.

[Lynn]

Well, I did pretty dismally in July - only got four out of my planned 9 books read. Maybe I should take it a bit slower this month. I'll shoot for five.

1. Author with "A" Name - Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson - Aug. 14 *****
2. August Birthday: Purple's list - Graceling by Kristin Gashore Aug. 12 *****
7. Favorite book/author - Infamous by Suzanne Brockmann - Aug. 7 ***
8. Contemporary romance - Just One Of The Guys by Kristen Higgins
9. Summer Reading List Book - Beastly by Alex Flinn - Aug. 10 ****
10. Reader's Choice - Hatchet by Gary Paulson - Aug. 8 *****

Completed: 5/5 Woohoo! I hit my goal. Since it's only midway through the month, I may shoot for 8.

[Melinda]

Plan to read 9 out of 10. Wish me luck!
1. August: Raven, Allison van Diepen
2. Birthday: Dark Lover, JR Ward (Happy Birthday, Yz (August 12))
4.Edinburg Festival: Icon by Louisa Trent
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: Assassin’s Honor by Monica Burns
6. National American Indian Heritage Month: Stormwalker - Allyson James
7. Book Lovers’ Day: Cast in Chaos by Michelle Sagara
8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance. Alayna's Training [An Invitation:] by Jennifer Cole
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Summer Reads: Need, Carrie Jones or Firespell by Chloe Neill
10. Reader's Choice Don’t Kill the Messenger by Eileen
Rendahl

[Karina]

topic: Monthly Challenges > 2010 August Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread


Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010

1. August: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “A”
Tempting Evil- Keri Arthur

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


4.Edinburg Festival: Read a book set in Scotland or has Scottish characters in it.
Once Bitten, Twice Shy

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

7. Book Lovers’ Day Reread a favorite book, or read a book by a favorite author.
Spirit Bound

8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance.

9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves:
summer
summer reading
summer reads

10. Reader's Choice
Kitty and the Midnight Hour -Completed:1/08/2010

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

I'm in need to figure out my books & why I can't use the goodread links

[Thenia]

August 2010:

Done: 1/10



1. I Kissed a Zombie and I Liked it - Adam Selzer

2. Rachel's B'day – Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac – Gabrielle Zevin

3. Inkheart (Inkheart, #1) – Cornelia Funke

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

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

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

7. Jane Austen - Emma

8. Queen of Babble – Meg Cabot

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

10. (Catch 22 – Joseph Heller)

[Penny]

I'll most likely do 5, as usual, but if I got the time (think not) I'll go for all 10.

1. August: Persuasion, Rereading it with the Jane Austen book club, don't know if it'll stay here or in # 7./ Veiled Seduction, Alisha Rai.

2. Birthday: Anja The Rake/Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake (also Platas0827, Darien, Sammy).

3. Geography: Germany. The Book Thief/A Bed of Spices.

4.Edinburg Festival: Scottish. The Bride.

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversary: ???

6. National American Indian Heritage Month: ???

7. Book Lovers’ Day, Favorite Author: Jane Austen, Persuasion.

8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance. Kiss and Tell 08/01/10

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Summer Reads.

10. Reader's Choice:

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[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

August? It can't be August yet. I haven't started on my 'Things to do this summer' list! Oh well, another slacker year here I come.

7. Wow, I love her books. Every time I see one that I haven't read I just have to pick it up and start reading on the spot. So last night I saw this book and I just had to read it. - First Lady by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (8/1)

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

Status: 0/5

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

[FlibBityFLooB]

1/10. :)

1. Author A - Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong
2. Birthday (yz) - Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost - 8/1/10, ★★★★
3. Germany - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
4. Scottish - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
5. Archeology - Assassin's Honor by Monica Burns
6. Native American -Comanche Magic by Catherine Anderson
7. Re-read - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
8. Contemporary - Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy
9. Summer Read - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (re-read)
10. My Choice - Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

[Karina]

topic: Monthly Challenges > 2010 August Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread


Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010

1. August: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “A”
Tempting Evil- Keri Arthur

2. Birthday: Read a book from an August B-day
Glass Houses(From Yz's Shelf)Completed:2/08/2010


4.Edinburg Festival: Read a book set in Scotland or has Scottish characters in it.
Once Bitten, Twice Shy

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

7. Book Lovers’ Day Reread a favorite book, or read a book by a favorite author.
Spirit Bound

8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance.

9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves:
Betrayed (page 4)

10. Reader's Choice
Kitty and the Midnight Hour -Completed:1/08/2010

[Danielle]

August 2010 Challenge RRRC

1/3

1. August: Witch Heart by Anya Bast FINISHED 08/02

2. Birthday (Jennifer): Water for Elephants

4.Edinburg Festival: Highland Guardian

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Second day of August and second challenge point done.


7. Wow, I love her books. Every time I see one that I haven't read I just have to pick it up and start reading on the spot. So last night I saw this book and I just had to read it. - First Lady by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (8/1)

9. Summer reading huh? Let's see what people list as Summer reading... Crime and Punishment, The Road, Kite Runner, Sister's Keeper... who made this list? Emo kids recruiting for Dr. Kevorkian? - The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella by Stephenie Meyer (8/2)

[D.G.]

OMG, Jim! LOLOLOL! I thought the same thing! Who the heck picked put those books as 'Summer' reading? I was expecting a lot of chick lit and romance in that list, not freaking C&P!

[Penny]

I'll most likely do 5, as usual, but if I got the time (think not) I'll go for all 10.

1. August: Veiled Seduction, Alisha Rai.

2. Birthday: Anja The Rake 08/02/10.

3. Geography: Germany. The Book Thief/A Bed of Spices.

4.Edinburg Festival: Scottish. The Bride.

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversary: ???

6. National American Indian Heritage Month: ???

7. Book Lovers’ Day, Favorite Author: Jane Austen, Persuasion.

8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance. Kiss and Tell 08/01/10

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Summer Reads.

10. Reader's Choice: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake.

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[Lotte_ladybird]

1. August: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “A”
The Perfect Poison - Amanda Quick

2. Birthday: Read a book from an August B-day celebrant.
(http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)
Tall, Dark and Hungry - Lyndsay Sands (YZ)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Germany.
The Book Thief - Markus Zusak

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

The Wasp Factory - Iain Banks

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: Read a book that has an archeologist as a character or a search for an artifact is part of the plot or a book set in a museum or has a character that works in a museum.
Da Vinci Code - Dan Brown

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

7. Book Lovers’ Day Reread a favorite book, or read a book by a favorite author.
Tell me Lies - Jennifer Crusie finished August 2

8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance.
Red Lily - Nora Roberts

9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves:
summer
summer reading
summer reads

The 5 people you meet in heaven - Mitch Albom

10. Reader's Choice

[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 finished 8/2
10. Reader's Choice: The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis

1/5 finished

[KarenF]

Hello! This is my first challenge. I'm going to go for 8.


1. "A" Author: Bitten by Kelly Armstrong
2. Aug. B-day (Yz): Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase
4. Edinburgh: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
5. Archeology: Atlantis Redeemed by Alyssa Day 08/02/10
6. Native American: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
7. Book Lovers' Day: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
8. Contemporary: Crazy for Love by Victoria Dahl
10. Choice: TBD

[Hina]

1/10

1. August: Midnight Pleasures By Ashley Amanda. Completed 8/2/10 *** (3 Stars)

2. Birthday: Delicious By Susan Mallery.

3. Geography: Castle of the Wolf By Sandra Schwab.

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

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: Highland Rogue By Tess Mallory.

6. National American Indian Heritage Month: A Heart So Wild By Johanna Lindsey.

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: The Lost Symbol By Dan Brown.

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

[Dina]

2010 AUGUST MONTHLY CHALLENGE


1/5 completed

1. August: McAlistair's Fortune by Alissa Johnson == 08/02

[colleen]

RRRC Challenge August 2010
4/10 completed

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

2. Birthday: Read a book from an August B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)
Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh 8/1/10 (Crystal)

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.

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: Read a book that has an archeologist as a character or a search for an artifact is part of the plot or a book set in a museum or has a character that works in a museum.

6. National American Indian Heritage Month Read a Native American romance, or a book written by one, or has a Native American character.
Cherokee Dad by Sheri Whitefeather 8/2/10

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

8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance.
Ruthless Russian, Lost Innocence by Chantelle Shaw 8/2/10

9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves:
summer
summer reading
summer reads

10. Reader's Choice
A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens 8/2/10

[Penney]

01/10 Completed


1. A is for: Shana Abé, The Dream Thief
2. Happy B'day Yz!: Soulless by Gail Carriger
3. Scottish Hotties: A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon
4. Set in Germany: The Reader by Bernhard Schlink (Thanks for the idea Jim)
5. Artifact Hunt: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter
6. Native American Hotties: Mackenzie's Mission by Linda Howard
7. Favorite Author: J.D. Robb, Strangers in Death 08/02
8. Contemporary Romance: It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
9. Summer Reading: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
10. All Mine: Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas

[BJ Rose]

AUGUST
completed 1/10

1. Author 'A': Alexander, Victoria: Desires of a Perfect Lady
2. Birthday: Sarah: The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong *library
3. Geography: Germany:
4. Scotland: To Scotland, With Love by Karen Hawkins
5. Archaeology Day: Seeing a Large Cat by Elizabeth Peters *audio
6. Am. Indian Heritage: Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson
7. Book Lovers' Day: Favorite Author: Tessa Dare: A Lady of Persuasion OR Twice Tempted by a Rogue
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
10. Reader's Choice: Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn

[Nita]

1/5 done


1. August - Wicked Harvest by Anitra Lynn Mcloed August 2 - 4 Stars
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

[Erin]

Read: 1/10

1. August: Must Love Hellhounds by Ilona Andrews 8/3

2. Birthday: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh

3. Geography: Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab

4.Edinburg Festival: The Bride by Julie Garwood

5. Archeology Day: Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning

6. National American Indian Heritage Month: Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs

7. Book Lovers’ Day: Orchid by Jayne Castle

8. Romance Genre: Soul Song by Marjorie M. Liu

9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

10. Reader's Choice: Linger by Maggie Stiefvater

[Hina]

2/10

1. August: Midnight Pleasures By Ashley Amanda. Completed 8/2/10 *** (3 Stars)

2. Birthday: Delicious By Susan Mallery.

3. Geography: Castle of the Wolf By Sandra Schwab.

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

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: Highland Rogue By Tess Mallory. Completed 8/3/10 **** (4 Stars)

6. National American Indian Heritage Month: A Heart So Wild By Johanna Lindsey.

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: The Lost Symbol By Dan Brown.

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

[Karina]

topic: Monthly Challenges > 2010 August Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread


Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010

1. August: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “A”
Tempting Evil- Keri Arthur

2. Birthday: Read a book from an August B-day
Glass Houses(From Yz's Shelf)Completed:2/08/2010


4.Edinburg Festival: Read a book set in Scotland or has Scottish characters in it.
Once Bitten, Twice Shy

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

7. Book Lovers’ Day Reread a favorite book, or read a book by a favorite author.
Spirit Bound

8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance.

9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves:
Betrayed (page 4)Completed:3/08/2010

10. Reader's Choice
Kitty and the Midnight Hour -Completed:1/08/2010

[Becky]

I wanna PLAY:)

1. Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian
4. Lady Isabella Scandalous Marriagne by Jennifer Ashley
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

[SandyC]

1/8 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 8/2/10

Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010

[Penney]

02/10 Completed


1. A is for: Shana Abé, The Dream Thief
2. Happy B'day Yz!: Soulless by Gail Carriger
3. Scottish Hotties: A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon
4. Set in Germany: The Reader by Bernhard Schlink (Thanks for the idea Jim)
5. Artifact Hunt: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter
6. Native American Hotties: Mackenzie's Mission by Linda Howard
7. Favorite Author: J.D. Robb, Strangers in Death 08/02 ****
8. Contemporary Romance: The Billionaire Next Door by Jessica Bird
9. Summer Reading: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
10. All Mine: Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas 08/03 *****

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[Penny]

I'll most likely do 5, as usual, but if I got the time (think not) I'll go for all 10.

1. August: Veiled Seduction, Alisha Rai. 08/02/10.

2. Birthday: Anja The Rake 08/02/10.

3. Geography: Germany. The Book Thief/A Bed of Spices.

4.Edinburg Festival: Scottish. The Bride.

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversary: ???

6. National American Indian Heritage Month: Comanche Moon.

7. Book Lovers’ Day, Favorite Author: Jane Austen, Persuasion.

8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance. Kiss and Tell 08/01/10.

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Summer Reads. The Truth about Forever/The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

10. Reader's Choice: Not Quite a Husband.

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