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~ Complete 3/10 ~
1. August: Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong 07/08
2. Birthday: Lion's Heat by Lora Leigh(Yz the Whyz ~ Happy Birthday).
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Germany. TBD
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 TBD
6. National American Indian Heritage Month: A Game of Chance by Linda Howard 09/08
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









2 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:
10. My Choice:
To Read:








Complete:



2. Birthday (Crystal) = Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
4. Edinburg Festival = One More Bite by Jennifer Rardin
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversary = Atlantis Redeemed by Alyssa Day
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

1.A Author: A Girl's Guide to Guns and Monsters by Martin H. Greenberg et al
5.Archeology Day: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter
8.Contemporary Romance: Shoot to Thrill by Nina Bruhns
10.Reader's Choice:TBD






1. The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan C. Bradley
2. Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper
3. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
4. Son of the Morning by Linda Howard
5. Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase
6. Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard ***
7. The Rocky Road to Romance by Janet Evanovich
8. Wild Card by Lora Leigh
9. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson
10. When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn
Read:

To Read:










Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010
* 2 / 10 Read:
2. Birthday: (Sarah's list) -
3. Geography: (German author) -
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversary:
6. National American Indian Heritage Month:
7. Book Lovers’ Day: (favored author) - Covet
8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves:
10. Reader's Choice:




2/8
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
10. Reader's Choice Out Of Control by Shannon McKenna









4/?
1. August:
2. Birthday: The Hunger Games (Suzanne)
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.
7. Book Lovers’ Day
8. Romance Genre:
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
Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010
You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.

2. Birthday: (Mine)
3. Geography:
Completed 2/10



Finished: 2/3
2. Birthday -- Happy Birthday, Michelle! --
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Summer Reads --
10. Reader's Choice -- Murder Crops Up by Lora Roberts
Read:


To Read:


1. August: The Redheaded Princess by Ann Rinaldi finished 8/11
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 finished 8/7
3/5 finished

2/3 DONE
7. Book Lovers’ Day:Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost




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




8/10 completed
1. August: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “A”
To Tame Her Tycoon Lover by Ann Major 8/9/10
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.
Thunder and Blood by Stacey Voss 8/8/10
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

Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010
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
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.
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:
10. Reader's Choice









completed 5/10
3. Geography: Germany: Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab
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
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Summer Reading: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson

August:
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:
Romance Genre:
Of Lists and Shelves: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Reader's Choice:
Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010









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 Woman8/10 ****
7. Book Lovers’ Day Reread a favorite book, or read a book by a favorite author.Wolf Tales X 8/11 ****
10. Reader's Choice - Just a Kiss by Laura Santiago 8/6 **
Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010







2. Birthday: Delicious By Susan Mallery.
3. Geography: Castle of the Wolf By Sandra Schwab.
6. National American Indian Heritage Month: A Heart So Wild By Johanna Lindsey.
9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Lost Symbol By Dan Brown.

104 readers have so far signed up for this month’s challenge:
Alathea
Alisha (out of 3 or 5)
Amanda (MidnightFury) - 2 books read
Amy ~Book Lover~ (out of 3) - 1 book read
Angie
Anja - 3 books read
Ann (FantasyAnnie)(out of 5)
Ann aka Iftcan - 4 books read
AshleyAlexis
Barbara
Becky (beckysbusyreading)(out of 6) - 1 book read
Beth (MN)
BJ Rose - 5 books read
Carla (out of 5)
Charlotte (Buried in Books)(out of 3)
Chloe (out of 5) - 3 books read
Ciera (out of 5)
colleen (colleenFL) - 8 books read
D.G. (out of 3 or 5) - 3 books read
Daffodil - 4 books read
Danielle (Smiley1881)(out of 3) - 2 books read
Debbie - 2 books read
Delicious Dee the book slut
Diane (deebotte) - 5 books read
Dina (out of 5) - 4 books read
Donna (out of 8) - 5 books read
Drq - 1 book read
Enni
Erin B - 4 books read
Erin H (out of 8) - 1 book read
Fiendishly (out of 3)
FlibBityFLooB - 2 books read
Fran (out of 6) - 4 books read
Gaijinmama
Giovanna (out of 9)
Gus (out of 5)
Heather Greenfield - 1 book read
Hina - 5 books read
Jasmin - 5 books read
Jenny (JenEng) - 1 book read
Jess (out of 5) - 1 book read
Joanne
Jodi Roessler
Judithe
Judy
Julie (Mom2lnb) - 2 books read
Karen (CleoCleveland)(out of 8) - 4 books read
Karina (out of 8) - 5 books read
Katherine
Kathy Anne (out of 3)
Kesha (out of 5) - 2 books read
Kimberly *Kyhm* - 3 books read
Kristi (Passion for the Page)(out of 3) - 2 books read
Laura Lulu
♠LethalLovely~HBBIC♠ (out of 6) - 2 books read
Lexa555 (out of 3) - 1 book read
Lili - 4 books read
Lindy-Lane
Lindsay
Lotte_ladybird - 4 books read
Lynn (out of 5) - 2 books read
Lynne - 2 books read
Macwolf01 [Elise:] - 3 books read
Mahyar - 1 book read
Maria (Addicted2Romance)
Mel W
Melanie - 8 books read
Melinda (Disney4me)(out of 9)
Melissa - 4 books read
Michelle (bookstorechick)(out of 3)
Michelle P (michelle5230)
Michelle Sutton - 2 books read
Miss (out of 5) - 2 books read
Nandar - 2 books read
Nikki - 3 books read
Nita (out of 5) - 1 book read
Nook4b (out of 8) - 4 books read
Penney - 6 books read
Penny - 4 books read
Photojim - 5 books read
Purple (out of 7) - 3 books read
Raine - 1 book read
Rebecca (MyasMom)(out of 8)
Risa (out of 5) - 1 book read
Ronica (out of 6)
Sallie - 1 book read
Samantha (out of 8) - 2 books read
Sandra - 3 books read
Sandy (out of 8) - 4 books read
Sharon O - 1 book read
Shazzy - 5 books read
Shea (out of 3)
Sheila - 5 books read
Shyloh - 3 books read
Sizzlin Miss Kenjii
Stefne (out of 3)
Sue (KnitWitSL) (out of 5) - 3 books reaad
Suzanne (nyxxy) - 4 books read
Sydney - 4 books read
Thenia - 1 book read
Tina (out of 6) - 2 books read
Valorie - 6 books read
Vanessa (out of 7)
Yz the Whyz
You can sign at any time throughout the month.
Current total = 206 books read so far this month.
Please note: For ease of tracking, could you please RE-POST your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the book's title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.
Next update will be August 18.
Reminder: Don't forget to add your challenge books to the group's bookshelf. Thanks!
Welcome to our first time challengers and happy reading, everyone!

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
6. Native American: Picture Perfect - Jodi Picoult
8. Contemporary Romance: One Day - David Nicholls
9. Summer List: Twenty Boy Summer - Sarah Ockler
10. Reader's Choice: Eat Pray Love - Elizabeth Gilbert











1. August: The Redheaded Princess by Ann Rinaldi finished 8/11
3. Geography: Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene
7: Book Lovers' Day: East by Edith Pattou finished 8/12
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 finished 8/7
4/5 finished

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 finished August 12
4.Edinburg Festival: Read a book set in Scotland or has Scottish characters in it.
The Wasp Factory - Iain Banks finished August 8
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

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)
5. [Upon opening the Well of the Souls and peering down:]
Sallah: Indy, why does the floor move?
Indiana: Give me your torch.
[Indy takes the torch and drops it in:]
Indiana: Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?
Sallah: Asps... very dangerous. You go first. The Reincarnationist by M.J. Rose (8/9)
6. A guy walks into his therapist's office and starts yelling "I'm a wigwam. I'm a teepee. I'm a wigwam. I'm a teepee." over and over again until the therapist interrupts him saying, "Slow down! You're two tents." (say it out loud, you'll get it) Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (8/11) - main character's father was an Indian medicine man.
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)

LOL! I had to say it three times before I got it. I guess I'm slow. :)

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thanks photojim - you cheered me up (reminds me I need to head over to your slightly offensive joke thread)

4/10
1. "A": Abe, Shana, The Treasure Keeper
2. Birthday:
3. Germany:
4. Edinburg Festival:
5. Archeology Day: Birthright by Nora Roberts
6. Native American: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
7. Book Lover's Day:
8. Contemporary Romance:
9. Of List of Shelves: Summer Reads:
10. Reader's Choice:





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

2. Birthday (mine):

3. Geography: Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab

4. Edinburgh:

5. Archeology:

6. American Indian Heritage:

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:


2/3 Done
1. August: Raine by Elizabeth Amber (***Done 8/12/10 3.5 stars***)
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 (***Done 8/9/10 4 stars***)
7. Book Lovers’ Day: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

August-
Edinburgh FestivalThe Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzieby Jennifer Ashley
Archaeology DayThe Courtshipby Catherine Coulter
American IndianSavage Abandonby Cassie Edwards
Book Lover's Day
Contemporary Under Her Skinby Susan Mallery
Summer Reads The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Reader's Choice









Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010
* 3 / 10 Read:
2. Birthday: (Sarah's list) -
3. Geography: (German author) -
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversary:
6. National American Indian Heritage Month:
8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves:
10. Reader's Choice:




5/?
1. August:
2. Birthday: The Hunger Games (Suzanne)
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:
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
8. Romance Genre:
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves: The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan
10. Reader's
Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010
You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.

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 Woman8/10 ****
7. Book Lovers’ Day Reread a favorite book, or read a book by a favorite author.Wolf Tales X 8/11 ****
8. Contemporary Romance- Unleashed by Cherrie Lynn 8/12 ****
10. Reader's Choice - Just a Kiss by Laura Santiago 8/6 **
Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010








I have a quick question- could I use You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister for #5 Archeology? Aisling is searching the the Dragon artifact that Drake stole from her at the beginning of the book. Just wanted to make sure this fit- thanks!

2. Birthday: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
3. Geography: Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab
5. Archeology Day: Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
6. National American Indian Heritage Month: Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde










Also Read:


Done: 3/10

1. I Kissed a Zombie and I Liked it - Adam Selzer
2. Rachel's B'day –
3. Inkheart (Inkheart, #1) – Cornelia Funke
4. Origins (Sweep, #11) – Cate Tiernan
5. Destiny (Rogue Angel, #1) – Alex Archer
6.
7. Jane Austen - Emma
8. Queen of Babble – Meg Cabot
9.
10. (Catch 22 – Joseph Heller)











1. August: Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian
2. Birthday: Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden (B-Day girl: Yz)
3. Geography (Germany): Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian
4. Edinburgh Festival:
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay:
6. National American Indian Heritage Month:
7. Book Lovers’ Day:
8. Contemporary Romance:
9. Of Lists and Shelves:
10. Reader's Choice:











I have a quick question- could I use You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister for #5 Archeology? Aisling is searching the the Dragon artifact that Drake stole from her at the beginnin..."
Yes you can.

1. August: Ava Gray- Skin Game
2. Birthday:August B-day celebrant.(Me!) Undead and Unemployed8/3 ***
3. Geography: The Book Thief
5. Archaelogy Day- You Slay Me 8/10 ***
6. Native American: The Renegade's Woman8/10 ****
7. Book Lovers’ Day-Read a book by a favorite author.Wolf Tales X 8/11 ****
8. Contemporary Romance- Unleashed by Cherrie Lynn 8/12 ****
10. Reader's Choice - Just a Kiss by Laura Santiago 8/6 **
Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010










Kiss of Crimson won't work but the third book Midnight Awakening will.

August:Kiss of Midnight
Birthday:(Chrystal)
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:
Romance Genre: Something Borrowed
Of Lists: Blood Promise
Readers Choice: Unbelievable










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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.Completed 8/10/10 ***** (5 Stars)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.Completed 8/7/10 *** (3 Stars)