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2010 August Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread
6/8 Read1. "A" Author:
2. Aug. B-day (Yz):
4. Edinburgh:
5. Archeology:
6. Native American: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
7. Book Lovers' Day: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
8. Contemporary:
10. Choice:
Unread:
Read:
07/10 Completed1. A is for: Shana Abé, The Dream Thief
2. Happy B'day Yz!:
3. Scottish Hotties: A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon
4. Set in Germany:
5. Artifact Hunt: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter
6. Native American Hotties:
7. Favorite Author:
8. Contemporary Romance:
9. Summer Reading:
10. All Mine:
3/10 :)3. Germany - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
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
RRRC 2010 August Monthly Challenge5/10 Completed
1. August: Atlantis Unmasked by Alyssa Day 8/9
2. Happy Birthday Yz!: Rogue by Rachel Vincent 8/13
3. Geography (Germany): Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian
4.Edinburg Festival: Immortals: The Awakening by Joy Nash
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversary: Atlantis Unleashed by Alyssa Day 8/5
6. American Indian: A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey
7. Book Lovers’ Day: Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey
8. Contemporary romance: Beauty And The Black Sheep by Jessica Bird 8/11
9. Summer Reads: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
10. Reader's Choice:Beyond the Pale by Savannah Russe 8/4
7/103. 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.
August 2010 Challenge RRRC3/3 COMPLETE!!
1. August: Witch Heart by Anya Bast FINISHED 08/02
2. Birthday (Jennifer): Water for Elephants FINISHED 08/13
4.Edinburg Festival: Highland Guardian FINISHED 08/06
RRRC August Monthly 3/6 Tentative List1.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
10.Reader's Choice:TBD
Lethal, lmk what you think of A Girl's Guide to Guns and Monsters. I bought it at a Con in May and read it then. You are the first person I've seen other than me (and my daughter) who plans on reading it.
3/10 complete 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:
Also read:
Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Lethal, lmk what you think of A Girl's Guide to Guns and Monsters. I bought it at a Con in May and read it then. You are the first person I've seen other than me (and my daughter) ..."Will do. I should be starting it after I finish
. Your the first person I've ever seen who's read/planning on reading it either. I hope it's good!
RRRC Challenge August 201010/10 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.
Autumn in Scotland by Karen Ranney 8/14/10
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 (p. 5) The Reader by Bernhard Schlink 8/14/10
summer reading
summer reads
10. Reader's Choice
A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens 8/2/10
Going for 8 :)3/8
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
Romance ReadersAUGUST
completed 6/10
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
colleen wrote: "RRRC Challenge August 201010/10 completed!"
Congratulations, Colleen!!
7/8 Done1. August: Ava Gray- Skin Game
2. Birthday:August B-day celebrant.(Me!) Undead and Unemployed8/3 ***
3. Geography: The Book Thief 8/14*****
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
Going for 8 :)4/8
2. Happy B-Day YZ: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
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
Well, another one bites the dust. Unfortunately the reading has really slacked off the last few days due to work. Hopefully I don't make a habit of that!1. Why is A at the beginning of the alphabet? Really, they are all just symbols of sound. Is there any reason that we always put them in an order? Is A more important than M? Is it because of that stupid song? Just look at the problems being the penultimate letter has caused Y. It's not the baby, but so far from the front that it has an identity crisis. Am I a vowel or am I a consonant? We don't condemn it for which way it decides to swing, be I'm sure we'd feel better for it if it would make up it's mind already. As it is, it is just a sad cry for attention. Burning Bright by Janine Ashbless (8/13)
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)
7/8 Done1. August: Ava Gray- Skin Game
2. Birthday:August B-day celebrant.(Me!) Undead and Unemployed8/3 ***
3. Geography: The Book Thief 8/14*****
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
This is my first time doing this so I hope I pull it off!3/3 Done Challenge Complete!
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 (***Done 8/14/10 4.5 stars***)
Woohoo, I'm done!!!2010 AUGUST MONTHLY CHALLENGE
5/5 completed
1. August: McAlistair's Fortune by Alissa Johnson == 08/02
2. Happy Birthday (Kesha): Letters to a Secret Lover by Toni Blake == 08/15
7. Book Lovers' Day: The Renegade by Nelson Rhonda == 08/03
8. Romance Genre (Contemporary): Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick == 08/08
10. Reader's Choice: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville == 08/05
Debbie wrote: "Congrats Lexa :)"Thank You!
Now I get to work on the football challenge that is going on :)
All done with my 3 for the month. 3/3 DONE
5/8 complete...August
Edinburgh Festival The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzieby Jennifer Ashley
Archaeology Day The Courtshipby Catherine Coulter
American Indian
Book Lover's Day
Contemporary
Summer Reads The Picture of Dorian Grayby Oscar Wilde
Reader's Choice
Monthly Challenge:Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010
* 5 / 10 Read:
2. Birthday: (Sarah's list) -
6. National American Indian Heritage Month:
8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Back to the Bedroom
10. Reader's Choice:
August Monthly Challenge9/10
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 Shut Up and Kiss Me READ 08/07 *****
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 Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure - William Goldman READ 08/15*****
10. Reader's Choice: Nauti Boy READ 08/04 *****
2/10 COMPLETE1. "A" for August: Atlantis Unmasked - Alyssa Day
2. Bday (Crystal): Witch Fury - Anya Bast
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4. Scotland: The Scottish Companion - Karen Ranney
5. Archeologist: Destiny - Alex Archer
6. Native American: Stormwalker - Allyson James
7. Book Lover's Day: The Darkest Passion - Gena Showalter
8.
9. Of lists: The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins
10. Readers Choice: Kiss of the Wolf - Morgan Hawke
Hi Barbara, are you changing your book if you didn't finish it?
Barbara, how come you didn't finish the Book Thief? I thought it was wonderful.
3/5 complete1.
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3. Favorite Author: Kiss an Angel
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5. Summer Reads: Uglies
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AUGUST CHALLENGE ~ Complete 4/8 ~
1. August: Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong 07/08
2. Birthday: Lion's Heat by Lora Leigh(Yz the Whyz ~ Happy Birthday). 14/08
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Germany. sadly read The Book Thief last month
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 Running out of time
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
RRRC Monthly Challege AUGUST 20104/10 completed
1. Author - Annette Blair
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
1. Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian4.
7. Stranger in my Arms by Lisa Kleypas
8. Perfect by Judith Mcnaught
9. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
10.
2/6 Done
Debbie wrote: "Congrats Dina & Amy :)"Thank you!
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”
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.
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
6/10 Complete1. August:
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:
7/10 done1. August: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “A”
The Perfect Poison - Amanda Quick finished August 14
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
Da Vinci Code - Dan Brown finished August 16
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:
The 5 people you meet in heaven - Mitch Albom finished August 3
10. Reader's Choice
Fatal Voyage - kathy Reichs finished August 4
5/101. Author A -
2. Birthday -
3. Germany -
4. Scottish -
5. Museum/Archeology -
6. Native American -
7. Re-read -
8. Contemporary -
9. Summer Read -
10. My Choice -
Read: 6/102. Birthday: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
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:
so far 4/65. Archaeology day - Dead Guilty - Beverly Connor
7. A Favorite Author - Love in the Afternoon - Lisa Kleypas
Monthly Challenge:Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010
* 6 / 10 Read:
2. Birthday:
8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves:
10. Reader's Choice:
60% (6/10)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
5/10 completed2. Birthday (Crystal) = Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
4. Edinburg Festival = One More Bite by Jennifer Rardin
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
Current Status - 8/10 - 80%
1. Impacted - Mickie B. Ashling - Complete - 02 AUG 10
2. Lover Revealed - Julie(Mom2lnb)'s list - Complete - 06 AUG 10
3. The Book Thief - set in Germany - In Progress
4. Kiss of the Highlander - set in Scotland - In Progress
5. The Darkest Kiss - Gena Showalter - Complete - 11 AUG 10
6. Wind Warrior - Cynthia Roberts - Complete - 9 AUG 10
7. Love at First Bight - Tymber Dalton - Complete - 05 AUG 10
8. Wicked Pleasure - Lora Leigh - Complete - 08 AUG 10
9. Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte - Complete - 15 AUG 10
10. Water Bound - Christene Feehan - Complete - 14 AUG 10
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Read 2/10
1. August: Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
2. Birthday: Atonement by Ian McEwan from Beth(MN)'s books ** Finished 8/7/10
3. Geography: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak .
4.Edinburg Festival: The Queen's Lady by Shannon Drake
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: Second Sight by Amanda Quick
6. National American Indian Heritage Month Shut Up and Kiss Me by Christie Craig
7. Book Lovers’ Day The Shadow of Your Smile by Mary Higgins Clark.
8. Romance Genre: Hot Property by Carly Phillips.
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella off of the Summer reads list.
10. Reader's Choice Shoot The Moon by Billie Letts ** Finished 8/13/10