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message 251: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments 5/10

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. 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)


message 252: by Macwolf01 [Elise] (new)

Macwolf01 [Elise] (macwolf01) | 1012 comments AUGUST CHALLENGE

~ 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

Lion's Heat (Breeds, #21) by Lora Leigh Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood Sugar Daddy (Travises, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Spirit Bound (Vampire Academy, #5) by Richelle Mead Covet (Fallen Angels, #1) by J.R. Ward

Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, #3) by Kelley Armstrong A Game Of Chance (Mackenzie Family, #5) by Linda Howard Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger


message 253: by Lynne (new)

Lynne (lovetoreadgal) | 1182 comments AUGUST
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: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins – 8/9 *****
10. My Choice: Pride by Rachel Vincent – 8/7 ****

To Read:
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1) by Jennifer Ashley The Man Must Marry (Sinclair Brothers, #1) by Janet Chapman Bloody Awful (Brytewood, #2) by Georgia Evans The Immortal Highlander (Highlander, #6) by Karen Marie Moning Mr. Impossible (Carsington Brothers, #2) by Loretta Chase Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2) by Patricia Briggs Love in the Afternoon (The Hathaways, #5) by Lisa Kleypas Lois Lane Tells All by Karen Hawkins

Complete:
The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins Pride (Shifters, #3) by Rachel Vincent


message 254: by Melissa (new)

Melissa | 1245 comments 4/10 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 * *


message 255: by Desperado (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 822 comments RRRC August Monthly 2/6 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 ★★★★☆ 8/9/10
5.Archeology Day: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter
6.Native American: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs ★★★★☆ 8/10/10
8.Contemporary Romance: Shoot to Thrill by Nina Bruhns
10.Reader's Choice:TBD

A Girl's Guide to Guns and Monsters by Martin H. Greenberg Soul Enchilada by David Macinnis Gill The Darkest Passion (Lords of the Underworld, #5) by Gena Showalter Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2) by Patricia Briggs Shoot to Thrill (Passion For Danger, #1) by Nina Bruhns


message 256: by Eleanor (last edited Aug 11, 2010 12:02PM) (new)

Eleanor | 20 comments 1/10 Complete

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:
Mackenzie's Mountain (Mackenzie Family, #1) by Linda Howard

To Read:
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (Flavia de Luce, #1) by Alan Bradley Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs (Jane Jameson, #1) by Molly Harper The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Son of the Morning by Linda Howard Mr. Impossible (Carsington Brothers, #2) by Loretta Chase The Rocky Road to Romance by Janet Evanovich Wild Card (Elite Ops, #1) by Lora Leigh The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1) by Stieg Larsson When He Was Wicked (Bridgertons, #6) by Julia Quinn


message 257: by Debbie (last edited Aug 10, 2010 03:13PM) (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Monthly Challenge:
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010
* 2 / 10 Read:

1. August: Summer's Bride by Catherine Archer (8/5) ****
2. Birthday: (Sarah's list) -
3. Geography: (German author) -
4. Edinburg Festival: (Lord Maccon is Scottish) - Soulless (8/10) ****
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:

Summer's Bride (Season's Brides, #3) by Catherine Archer Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger Covet (Fallen Angels, #1) by J.R. Ward


message 258: by Samantha (new)

Samantha | 1381 comments Going for 8 :)

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

7. Book Lovers’ Day:Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery completed 8/5

8. Read a contemporary romance: One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake completed 8/10

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

Queen Of His Heart (Arabesque) by Adrianne Byrd Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, #1) by Jeaniene Frost Dangerous Highlander (Dark Sword, #1) by Donna Grant Stolen Seduction by Elisabeth Naughton Under Apache Skies by Madeline Baker Sweet Talk (Bakery Sisters #1) by Susan Mallery One Reckless Summer (Destiny, #1) by Toni Blake Out Of Control (McClouds & Friends, #3) by Shannon McKenna


message 259: by Ann aka Iftcan (new)

Ann aka Iftcan (iftcan) August RRRC challenge

4/?

1. August: The Night Before Christmas by Victoria Alexander

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 Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston.

8. Romance Genre: Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig

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 Death’s Excellent Vacation by Charlaine Harris et. al.

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.


message 260: by Julianna (last edited Aug 10, 2010 05:20PM) (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1888 comments Update 8/10

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

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

Completed 2/10
Gentle Warrior (Tapestry Romance) by Julie Garwood Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene


message 261: by Kristina Simon (new)

Kristina Simon (kristinasimon) Thanks everyone re: my MIL. {HUGS Ann, it sounds like you had a really good one, too}. The books are helping and so are PhotoJim's posts. I was laughing so hard at msg. 258 that I almost spit out my wine (almost, but not quite, wouldn't want to waste a good Merlot, now would we?). Still, you're all a comfort. Okay, on with the reading...

Finished: 2/3

2. Birthday -- Happy Birthday, Michelle! -- Summer On Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber ★★★★☆ 8/11/10
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Summer Reads -- The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson ★★★★☆ 8/9/10
10. Reader's Choice -- Murder Crops Up by Lora Roberts

Read:
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millennium, #3) by Stieg Larsson Summer On Blossom Street (Blossom Street, #6) by Debbie Macomber

To Read:
Murder Crops Up (Gold Medal Books Series) by Lora Roberts


Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim) (jim_formerly_photojim) | 5294 comments Kristi, if something makes you smile in a difficult time, I'm happier for it.


message 263: by Chloe (new)

Chloe West (chlxee) | 61 comments I'm doing five! :)

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


Amy ~Lover of Books~ | 957 comments Two down, one to go!:
2/3 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

Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, #4) by Jeaniene Frost Shade (Shade, #1) by Jeri Smith-Ready Blood Feud (The Drake Chronicles, #2) by Alyxandra Harvey


message 265: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments RRRC Monthly Challege AUGUST 2010
3/10 completed

1. Author - Annette Blair The Kitchen Witch (Accidental Witch Trilogy, #1)
2. B'day (Fran) - Colters' Wife 11/8/10 ★★★★
3. Germany - Bewitched
4. Scottish -Devil in a Kilt
5. Archeologist/Museum - The Darkest Kiss 2/8/10 ★★★★
6. Native American - Comanche Vow
7. Re-read - Once Bitten
8. Contemporary - Lover Eternal
9. Shelves - Twilight 8/8/10 ★★★1/2
10. Choice - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld, #2) by Gena Showalter Twilight (Twilight, #1) by Stephenie Meyer Colters' Wife (Colters' Legacy, #1.5) by Maya Banks


message 266: by Mel W (new)

Mel W (melw) | 981 comments Regular updates resuming soon - will have first one up tonight.


message 267: by colleen (new)

colleen (colleenfl) | 458 comments RRRC Challenge August 2010
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


message 268: by Karina (new)

Karina | 95 comments 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.
Chosen Completed:11/08/2010

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
Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville, #1) by Carrie Vaughn Spirit Bound (Vampire Academy, #5) by Richelle Mead Once Bitten, Twice Shy (Jaz Parks, #1) by Jennifer Rardin Tempting Evil (Riley Jenson Guardian, #3) by Keri Arthur Glass Houses (The Morganville Vampires, #1) by Rachel Caine Betrayed (House of Night, #2) by P.C. Cast I'm In No Mood For Love (Writer Friends, #2) by Rachel Gibson Chosen (House of Night, #3) by P.C. Cast


message 269: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments AUGUST
completed 5/10

1. Author 'A': Alexander, Victoria: Desires of a Perfect Lady Aug 6 (4*)
2. Birthday: Sarah: The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong Aug 11 (4.5*)
3. Geography: Germany: Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab
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*)


message 270: by SandyC (last edited Aug 11, 2010 10:24AM) (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 1287 comments 4/8 done
August: The Last Summer by Ann Brashares 8/7/10
Birthday: Morrigan's Crossby Nora Roberts (Yz's list)
Edinburgh Festival:The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon
National American Indian Heritage Month: Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich
Book Lovers’ Day: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward8/5/10
Romance Genre: Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips8/10/10
Of Lists and Shelves: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Reader's Choice: The Hunger Gamesby Suzanne Collins 8/2/10

Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010

The Last Summer (of You and Me) by Ann Brashares Morrigan's Cross (Circle Trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts The Fiery Cross (Outlander, #5) by Diana Gabaldon Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #3) by J.R. Ward Heaven, Texas (Chicago Stars, #2) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins


message 271: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments 4/6 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 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


Skin Game (Skin, #1) by Ava Gray The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Wolf Tales X (Aphrodisia) by Kate Douglas The Renegade's Woman by Nikita Black Undead and Unemployed (Undead, #2) by MaryJanice Davidson Just a Kiss (The Tiburon Duet, #1) by Lara Santiago


message 272: by Hina (last edited Aug 14, 2010 07:20AM) (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments 6/10

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. 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. Completed 8/11/10 **** (4 Stars)

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)


message 273: by Mel W (new)

Mel W (melw) | 981 comments First update for the month - August 11

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!


message 274: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments dang Mel, that is a lot of us this month. Thanks for the updates, you rock =)


message 275: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Thanks for the update, Mel. Seems like our number of participants are increasing. :)


message 276: by Sharon (new)

Sharon Oslin 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 8/11
6. Native American: Picture Perfect - Jodi Picoult
7. Favorite Book: Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins 8/5
8. Contemporary Romance: One Day - David Nicholls
9. Summer List: Twenty Boy Summer - Sarah Ockler
10. Reader's Choice: Eat Pray Love - Elizabeth Gilbert
The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender House Rules by Jodi Picoult How I Became an American by Karin Gundisch The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millennium, #3) by Stieg Larsson The Viper's Nest (39 Clues, #7) by Peter Lerangis Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult Catching Fire (Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins One Day by David Nicholls Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert


message 277: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Welcome back Mel, hope you enjoyed the break.


message 278: by Chloe (new)

Chloe West (chlxee) | 61 comments I'm doing five! :)

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


message 279: by Lotte_ladybird (new)

Lotte_ladybird 5/10 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 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


Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim) (jim_formerly_photojim) | 5294 comments Six down and four to go. Finished my Indian Heritage book.

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)


message 281: by Dina (new)

Dina (missdina) | 807 comments Photojim wrote: ""Slow down! You're two tents." (say it out loud, you'll get it)"

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


Charlotte (Buried in Books) | 561 comments Two tents - hahahahahahahaha

ahahahahahahahahaha

ahahaha

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


message 283: by Nikki ♥ (new)

Nikki ♥ RRMC - August 2010
4/10



1. "A": Abe, Shana, The Treasure Keeper
2. Birthday: Extreme Exposureby Pamela Clare (Juliemom2lnb) 8/9
3. Germany:
4. Edinburg Festival: Soulless by Gail Carriger 8/8 Lord Maccon is Scottish
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:Goddess of the Sea by P.C. Cast 8/12

Extreme Exposure (I-Team, #1) by Pamela Clare Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger Private Scandals by Nora Roberts Goddess of the Sea (Goddess Summoning, #1) by P.C. Cast


message 284: by Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog) (last edited Aug 12, 2010 03:08PM) (new)

Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog) 5/10 Complete

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

2. Birthday (mine): Wicked Widow by Amanda Quick Finished 07 August
Wicked Widow (Vanza Series) by Amanda Quick

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

4. Edinburgh: Entwined by Emma Jensen Finished 03 August
Entwined by Emma Jensen

5. Archeology: Mr Impossible by Loretta Chase Takes place in Egypt where the main character is there studying the pyramids and hieroglyphs Finished 08 August
Mr Impossible (Carsington Brothers, #2) by Loretta Chase

6. American Indian Heritage: Rode Hard, Put Up Wet by Lorelei James Finished 12 August
Rode Hard, Put Up Wet (Rough Riders, #2) by Lorelei James

7. Book Lovers Day: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
Scandal in Spring (Wallflowers, #4) by Lisa Kleypas

8. Romance Genre: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas

9. Summer Reads: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire (Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins

10. Readers Choice: City of Dreams and Nightmare by Ian Whates Finished 05 August
City of Dreams and Nightmare by Ian Whates


Alexa (Once Upon a Chapter) | 13 comments This is my first time doing this so I hope I pull it off!

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


message 286: by Erin (last edited Aug 14, 2010 07:25PM) (new)

Erin H 3/8 Complete!!
August-The Mad, Bad Dukeby Jennifer Ashley 8/6/10
Edinburgh FestivalThe Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzieby Jennifer Ashley
Archaeology DayThe Courtshipby Catherine Coulter
American IndianSavage Abandonby Cassie Edwards
Book Lover's Day Where Dreams Beginby Lisa Kleypas 8/12/10
Contemporary Under Her Skinby Susan Mallery
Summer Reads The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Reader's Choice Provocative in Pearlsby Madeline Hunter8/14/10
The Mad, Bad Duke (Nvengaria, #2) by Jennifer Ashley The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1) by Jennifer Ashley The Courtship (Brides, #5) by Catherine Coulter Savage Abandon by Cassie Edwards Where Dreams Begin  by Lisa Kleypas Under Her Skin (Lone Star Sisters, #1) by Susan Mallery The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Provocative in Pearls (The Rarest Blooms, #2) by Madeline Hunter


message 287: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Monthly Challenge:
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010
* 3 / 10 Read:

1. August: Summer's Bride by Catherine Archer (8/5) ****
2. Birthday: (Sarah's list) -
3. Geography: (German author) -
4. Edinburg Festival: (Lord Maccon is Scottish) - Soulless (8/10) ****
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversary:
6. National American Indian Heritage Month:
7. Book Lovers’ Day: (favored author) - Covet (8/12) *****
8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves:
10. Reader's Choice:

Summer's Bride (Season's Brides, #3) by Catherine Archer Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger Covet (Fallen Angels, #1) by J.R. Ward


message 288: by Ann aka Iftcan (last edited Aug 12, 2010 08:10PM) (new)

Ann aka Iftcan (iftcan) August RRRC challenge

5/?

1. August: The Night Before Christmas by Victoria Alexander

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: Summer of the Dragon by Elizabeth Peters

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 Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston.

8. Romance Genre: Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig

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 Choice Death’s Excellent Vacation by Charlaine Harris et. al.

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.


message 289: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments 5/7 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 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


Skin Game (Skin, #1) by Ava Gray The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Wolf Tales X (Aphrodisia) by Kate Douglas The Renegade's Woman by Nikita Black Undead and Unemployed (Undead, #2) by MaryJanice Davidson Just a Kiss (The Tiburon Duet, #1) by Lara Santiago Unleashed by Cherrie Lynn


message 290: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Hi Yz-

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!


message 291: by Erin (new)

Erin (erin-b) Read: 5/10

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: Son of the Morning by Linda Howard 8/12

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 8/7

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: Stray by Rachel Vincent 8/8

Must Love Hellhounds (Includes Guild Hunters, #1.5; Kate Daniels, #3.5; The Guardians, #5.5) by Charlaine Harris Branded by Fire (Psy-Changeling, #6) by Nalini Singh Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab Son of the Morning by Linda Howard Bloodfever (Fever, #2) by Karen Marie Moning Iron Kissed (Mercedes Thompson, #3) by Patricia Briggs Orchid (St. Helen's, #3) by Jayne Castle Soul Song (Dirk and Steele, #6) by Marjorie M. Liu The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Stray (Shifters, #1) by Rachel Vincent

Also Read: Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick


message 292: by Thenia (last edited Aug 13, 2010 01:30AM) (new)

Thenia | 288 comments August 2010:

Done: 3/10



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

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

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 (07/08)

10. (Catch 22 – Joseph Heller)



I Kissed a Zombie, and I Liked It by Adam Selzer Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin Inkheart (Inkheart, #1) by Cornelia Funke Origins (Sweep, #11) by Cate Tiernan Destiny (Rogue Angel, #1) by Alex Archer Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs Emma by Jane Austen Queen of Babble (Queen of Babble, #1) by Meg Cabot Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum, #2) by Janet Evanovich Catch-22 by Joseph Heller


message 293: by Mojca (last edited Aug 21, 2010 10:03PM) (new)

Mojca | 1414 comments 7/10

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: The Pride of Lions by Marsha Canham — 08/05
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: Heart of Gold by Jessica Bird — 08/01
6. National American Indian Heritage Month: The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper — 08/03
7. Book Lovers’ Day: The Blood of Roses by Marsha Canham — 08/06
8. Contemporary Romance: Most Wanted by Diana Palmer — 08/12
9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Mummy by Karen Rice — 08/11
10. Reader's Choice: Time After Time by Constance O'Day-Flannery — 08/12

Kiss of Crimson (Midnight Breed, #2) by Lara Adrian Deadly Fear (Deadly, #1) by Cynthia Eden Midnight Awakening (Midnight Breed, #3) by Lara Adrian The Pride of Lions (Highlands, #1) by Marsha Canham Heart of Gold by Jessica Bird The Last of the Mohicans (Bantam Classics) by James Fenimore Cooper The Blood of Roses (Highlands, #2) by Marsha Canham Most Wanted The Case of the Mesmerizing Boss / The Case of the Confirmed Bachelor / The Case of the Missing Secretary by Diana Palmer The Mummy by Anne Rice Time After Time by Constance O'Day-Flannery


message 294: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Fran wrote: "Hi Yz-

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.


message 295: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Great, thanks YZ!


message 296: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments 6/8 Done


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


Skin Game (Skin, #1) by Ava Gray The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Wolf Tales X (Aphrodisia) by Kate Douglas The Renegade's Woman by Nikita Black Undead and Unemployed (Undead, #2) by MaryJanice Davidson Just a Kiss (The Tiburon Duet, #1) by Lara Santiago Unleashed by Cherrie Lynn You Slay Me (Aisling Grey Guardian, #1) by Katie MacAlister


message 297: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments - quick question for ya Alathea or anyone that would know the series, is Ashes of Midnight the only one that would be able to work for the Germany geography or would Kiss of Crimson work also?


message 298: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Debbie wrote: "- quick question for ya Alathea or anyone that would know the series, is Ashes of Midnight the only one that would be able to work for the Germany geography or would Kiss of Crimson work also?"

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


message 299: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments good to know, thanks Yz :)


message 300: by Raine (new)

Raine | 177 comments 2/10 complete

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

Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1) by Lara Adrian Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #4) by J.R. Ward The Vanishing of Katharina Linden A Novel by Helen Grant Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning The Book of the Dead (Pendergast, #7) (Diogenes, #3) by Douglas Preston Blood Bound (Mercedes Thompson, #2) by Patricia Briggs Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #5) by J.R. Ward Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin Blood Promise (Vampire Academy, #4) by Richelle Mead Unbelievable (Pretty Little Liars, #4) by Sara Shepard


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