2010 August Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Sue]

I am already doing better on this challenge then my first few ones! I've just finished 3/5.


1. August: Saving Fish from Drowning: A Novel
2. Birthday: Lover Revealed - Finished 8/2/10
7. Book Lovers’ Day: The Cinderella Deal - Finished 8/1/10
8. Romance Genre: Start Me Up - Finished 8/3/10
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads: The Kite Runner

[Daffodil]

Here's my tentative list.

RRRC Group August Monthly Challenge
August 1 - 31, 2010

Completed: 0/10

1. A Author for August: Adrian Phoenix, Black Dust Mambo
2. Happy Birthday Crystal: Covet, J.R. Ward
3. Germany: The Book Thief, Markus Zusak
4. Edinburg Fest: Changeless, Gail Carriger
5. Archeology/Smithsonian: Destiny, Alex Archer
6. American Indian Heritage: Blood Cross, Faith Hunter, currently reading
7. Book Lover's Day: Stalking Darkness, Lynn Flewelling
8. Contemporary Romance:
9. Summer Reading List: Alice in Wonderland, L Carroll
10. Reader's Choice:

[Dina]

2010 AUGUST MONTHLY CHALLENGE


2/5 completed

1. August: McAlistair's Fortune by Alissa Johnson == 08/02
7. Book Lovers' Day: The Renegade by Nelson, Rhonda == 08/03

[Nikki ♥]

RRMC - August 2010
1/10


1. "A": Abe, Shana, The Treasure Keeper
2. Birthday: At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost (Yz shelf)
3. Germany:
4. Edinburg Festival: A Highlander's Destiny by Melissa Mayhue
5. Archeology Day: Birthright by Nora Roberts
6. Native American: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
7. Book Lover's Day:
8. Contemporary Romance: Private Scandals by Nora Roberts 8/3
9. Of List of Shelves: Summer Reads:
10. Reader's Choice:

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

My first time going to attempt this challenge:
0/3 DONE

1. August:Alyxandra Harvey Blood Feud
7. Book Lovers’ Day:Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost
10. Reader's Choice: Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready

TO READ:


CURRENTLY READING:

[FlibBityFLooB]

2/10. :)

1. Author A - Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong - 8/3/10, ★★★★½
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

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Well, I'm three for three so far. Three days in August and three categories complete. 12 hour day tomorrow so this streak is about to end.


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)

8.What do we want? Romance! When do we want it? Now! If it's romance and it's happening now, I guess that it is contemporary romance. An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird (J.R. Ward) (8/3)


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)

[Fran, Moderator]

1/6 Done

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 - Just a Kiss by Laura Santiago

Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010

[D.G.]

2010 August Monthly Challenge - 1/3 Read

8. Contemporary romance: Slow Heat in Heaven by Sandra Brown - 8/3

[Melissa]

2/10 completed

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: An Eclipse Novella by Stephenie Meyer
10. Reader's Choice = Oh. My. Gods. by Tera Lynn Childs * *

So far...my books keep getting worse! Oh.My.Gods. was too YA, even for me, with all the door slamming and the I Hate You's. Savage Trust was just cheesey with a capital CHEESEY! I'm going to read The Girl Who Chased the Moon because I loved her other books. Author...don't fail me now!

[Amber]

I'm in! I'm totally with PhototJim, the summer reads lists are depressing, good grief!

[Valorie]

1/10 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 8/3 ****
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

[Ceej]

1/10

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 8/3
10. Reader's Choice: Texas Tangle

[Gaijinmama]

1. August: Lara Adrian's Kiss of Midnight

2. Birthday (Hiya, Yz!): One Foot in the Grave
3. Geography: The Reader
4. Edinburgh Festival: Voyager
5. Smithsonian: Drums of Autumn
6. National American Indian Heritage Month: The Fiery Cross
7. Book Lovers' Day: A Breath of Snow and Ashes
8. Romance Genre:??? Contemporary Romance? Aw, Geez do I have to??!!
9. Lists and Shelves: The Count of Monte Cristo or The Bell Jar
10. Reader's Choice: Wit'ch Gate

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

1/10 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: Entwined by Emma Jensen Finished 03 August


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

[Lotte_ladybird]

2/10 done

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 finished August 3

10. Reader's Choice

[BJ Rose]

AUGUST
completed 2/10

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 Aug 4 (4*)

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

IM IN... List as I go. Not sure how many I want to do this month.

[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
1/6 Done

[colleen]

RRRC Challenge August 2010
6/10 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.
Stolen Fury by Elisabeth Naughton 8/4/10

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.
Death's Excellent Vacation by Charlaine Harris, et al. 8/3/10

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

[Debbie]

wow, colleen you are on a roll also :)

[Sydney]

Awesome, I'm in. :) This is my first challenge though, so I hope I can keep up with it!

Progress so far: 5/10 Completed

1. August: The Crucible by Arthur Miller (FINISHED! Four stars!)
2. Birthday: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
3. Geography: The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak
4. Edinburg Festival: A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
5. Smithsonian: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
6. Indian Heritage: The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie (FINISHED! Four stars!)
7. Book Lovers Day: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (FINISHED! Three stars!)
8. Romance: Something Like Fate - Susane Colasanti (FINISHED! One star!)
9. Summer Read: The Help - Kathryn Stockett
10. My Choice: If I Stay - Gayle Forman (FINISHED! Five stars! It's a marvelous book)

Thank you for the welcome Debbie! And I'm already addicted, Shyloh! I'm doing the A-Z male character challenge as well.

[Debbie]

That is great Sydney - welcome to the challenge and look at that you have already finished a book - yeah :)

[Amber]

Sydney, I hope you find these challenges as addicting as I do!

1/10

1. Author A -
2. Birthday -
3. Germany -
4. Scottish -
5. Museum/Archeology -
6. Native American -
7. Re-read -
8. Contemporary -
9. Summer Read - The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest - Steig Larsson 8/3/10
10. My Choice -

[Valorie]

2/10 Done

1. August: Adrian, Lara Shades of Midnight 8/4 *****
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 8/3 ****
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

[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. 08/05/10.

Read


Currently reading

[Erin]

Read: 2/10

1. August: "Magic Mourns" from 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 8/5

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

10. Reader's Choice: Linger by Maggie Stiefvater

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Four for four? Can it be? Yes. Yes it can.

Well, I'm three for three so far. Three days in August and three categories complete. 12 hour day tomorrow so this streak is about to end.

2. It's been shown that a woman's IQ drops nearly 50 points for the 24 hours following birth. First, I bet that it was a man that came up with this study. Second, I wonder how many of the researchers were injured in the questioning. Happy Birthday, Julie An Irresistible Bachelor by Jessica Bird (8/4)

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)

8.What do we want? Romance! When do we want it? Now! If it's romance and it's happening now, I guess that it is contemporary romance. An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird (J.R. Ward) (8/3)


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)

[Sandra]

Photojim, I noticed you were teasing us this month with the slow reveal. Naughty boy. LOL.

[Melanie]

August Monthly Challenge

5/10

1. August:
2. Birthday: Up Close and Dangerous (Thanks Yz!) READ 08/04****
3. Geography: Germany
4.Edinburg Festival: The Bride and the Beast READ 08/01 *****
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: Marrying Jezebel READ 08/03 ****
6. National American Indian Heritage Month
7. Book Lovers’ Day
8. Contemporary Romance (genre): Something About You - Julie James READ 08/03*****
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads : The Hunger Games or The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
10. Reader's Choice: Nauti Boy READ 08/04 *****

[Penney]

03/10 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 08/05 ****
9. Summer Reading: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
10. All Mine: Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas 08/03 *****

.

[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 ArthurCompleted:05/08/2010

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.
I'm In No Mood For Love

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

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

AUGUST CHALLENGE

~ Complete 0/10 ~

1. August: Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
2. Birthday: Soulless by Gail Carriger (Yz the Whyz ~ Happy Birthday).
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Germany. TBD
4.Edinburg Festival: Read a book set in Scotland or has Scottish characters in it. TBD
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: an archeologist/works in a museum or a search for an artifact or set in a museum TBD
6. National American Indian Heritage Month: A Game of Chance by Linda Howard
7. Book Lovers’ Day: Honor’s Splendor by Julie Garwood.
8. Romance Genre: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas.
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads: Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
10. Reader's Choice: Covet by J.R. Ward

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Sandra wrote: "Photojim, I noticed you were teasing us this month with the slow reveal. Naughty boy. LOL."

You say that like it's a bad thing.

[Lotte_ladybird]

3/10 done

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 finished August 3

10. Reader's Choice
Fatal Voyage - kathy Reichs finished August 4

[Dina]

2010 AUGUST MONTHLY CHALLENGE


3/5 completed

1. August: McAlistair's Fortune by Alissa Johnson == 08/02
7. Book Lovers' Day: The Renegade by Nelson Rhonda == 08/03
10. Reader's Choice: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville == 08/05

[BJ Rose]

Romance Readers
AUGUST
completed 3/10

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 Aug 5 (4*)
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 Aug 4 (4*)

[Hina]

3/10

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. Completed 8/5/10 **** (4 Stars)

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.

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

2/10 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: Entwined by Emma Jensen Finished 03 August


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 Finished 05 August

[Diane ~Firefly~]

I'm in.


1. Author starts with A - Warrior Ascended by Addison Fox
2. August Birthday (Yzs) - The Iron Hunt by Marjorie M. Liu
3. Germany - Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson - 8/3/10
4. Scottish/Scotland - Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur
5. Archeology Day - Stolen Fury by Elisabeth Naughton
6. American Indian Heritage Month - TBD
7. Book Lovers - reread a favorite - TBD
8. Contemporay Romance - Knock Me for a Loop by Heidi Betts
9. Summer Reads - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - 8/1/10
10. Reader's Choice - TBD




(titles are likely to change)

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010
* 1 / 10 Read:

1. August: Summer's Bride by Catherine Archer (8/5) ****
2. Birthday: (Sarah's list) Playing with Fire
3. Geography: (German author) Inkheart
4. Edinburg Festival:
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversary:
6. National American Indian Heritage Month: Bone Crossed
7. Book Lovers’ Day: Covet
8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves:
10. Reader's Choice: Soulless

[Samantha]

Going for 8 :)

1/8

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 completed 8/5

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

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

[SandyC]

I will try for 8 this month.
2/8 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. Ward8/5/10
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

[Sharon]

1. A Author: Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake - Aimee Bender
2. Birthday (Michelle): House Rules - Jodi Picoult
3. Germany: How I Became an American - Karin Gundisch
4. Scotland: The Girl who Kicked Hornets Nest - Stieg Larsson
5. Museum: The Viper's Nest (39 clues) - Peter Lerangis
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
10. Reader's Choice: Eat Pray Love - Elizabeth Gilbert

[Valorie]

3/10 Done

1. August: Adrian, Lara Shades of Midnight 8/4 *****
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 8/3 ****
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 8/5 ****
10. My Choice: Phantom Pleasures by Julie Leto

[Penney]

05/10 Completed


1. A is for: Shana Abé, The Dream Thief
2. Happy B'day Yz!: Soulless by Gail Carriger 08/05 ****
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 08/06 ****
7. Favorite Author: J.D. Robb, Strangers in Death 08/02 ****
8. Contemporary Romance: The Billionaire Next Door by Jessica Bird 08/05 ****
9. Summer Reading: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
10. All Mine: Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas 08/03 *****

[Melanie]

August Monthly Challenge

7/10

1. August: - The Lady in Question - Victoria Alexander READ 08/06****
2. Birthday: Up Close and Dangerous (Thanks Yz!) READ 08/04****
3. Geography: Germany
4.Edinburg Festival: The Bride and the Beast READ 08/01 *****
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: Marrying Jezebel READ 08/03 ****
6. National American Indian Heritage Month
7. Book Lovers’ Day : Son of the Morning - Linda Howard READ 08/05****
8. Contemporary Romance (genre): Something About You - Julie James READ 08/03*****
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads : The Hunger Games or The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
10. Reader's Choice: Nauti Boy READ 08/04 *****

[Julianna]

Update 8/6

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

Completed 1/10

[BJ Rose]

AUGUST
completed 4/10

1. Author 'A': Alexander, Victoria: Desires of a Perfect Lady Aug 6 (4*)
2. Birthday: Sarah: The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong *library
3. Geography: Germany:
4. Scotland: To Scotland, With Love by Karen Hawkins Aug 5 (4*)
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: 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 Aug 4 (4*)

[Fran, Moderator]

2/6 Done

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 - Just a Kiss by Laura Santiago 8/6 **

Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010