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message 401: by Annvelwis (last edited Aug 22, 2010 08:20AM) (new)

Annvelwis | 671 comments 8/10

1. August: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “A”
Tales of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong 17-08 *****
2. Birthday: Read a book from an August B-day celebrant.
Purple: Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh 11-08 ****
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.
The Vampire and the Virgin by Kerrelyn Sparks 09-08 ****
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay
The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter 22-08 ***
6. National American Indian Heritage Month
Blood Cross by Faith Hunter 14-08 ****
7. Book Lovers’ Day Reread a favorite book, or read a book by a favorite author.
Vampires Are Forever by Lynsay Sands 06-08 ****
8. Romance Genre: Read a contemporary romance.
Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie 12-08
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
10. Reader's Choice
The Accidental Vampire by Lynsay Sands 03-08 ****


message 402: by Lynne (last edited Aug 19, 2010 10:32AM) (new)

Lynne (lovetoreadgal) | 1182 comments AUGUST (263)
6 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 – 8/10 ****
5. Archeology/Smithsonian: Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase – 8/19 *****
6. Native American: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
7. Favorite: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas – 8/12 *****
8. Contemporary: Hot Date by Amy Garvey – 8/14 ****
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 Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2) by Patricia Briggs

Complete:
The Immortal Highlander (Highlander, #6) by Karen Marie Moning Mr. Impossible (Carsington Brothers, #2) by Loretta Chase Love in the Afternoon (The Hathaways, #5) by Lisa Kleypas Hot Date by Amy Garvey The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins Pride (Shifters, #3) by Rachel Vincent


message 403: by Lotte_ladybird (new)

Lotte_ladybird Well done Fran and Diane!


message 404: by Thenia (new)

Thenia | 288 comments August 2010:

Done: 6/10



1. I Kissed a Zombie and I Liked it - Adam Selzer (14/08)

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 (19/08)

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

7. Jane Austen - Emma (15/08)

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 405: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Thanks Lotte!


message 406: by D.G. (last edited Aug 19, 2010 02:03PM) (new)

D.G. | 4477 comments 2010 August Monthly Challenge - 4/5 Read


4. Scotland: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - 8/7
5. Archeology: Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran - 8/8

7. Favorite Author: Emma by Jane Austen - 8/16
8. Contemporary romance: Slow Heat in Heaven by Sandra Brown - 8/3

Slow Heat in Heaven by Sandra Brown The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1) by Jennifer Ashley Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran Emma by Jane Austen


message 407: by Jasmin (new)

Jasmin (princ3ssjasmin) | 91 comments RRRC August Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010

10/10 Done!

1. August: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie Highland Pleasures, #1) by Jennifer Ashley 08/05 ★★★★★
2. Birthday: Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers #1) by Lisa Kleypas from bday celebrant Darien 08/03 ★★★★★
3. Germany: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 08/13 ★★★★★
4. Edinburg Festival: Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander, #2) by Diana Gabaldon 08/19 ★★★★★
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversary: Second Sight (Arcane Society, # 1) by Amanda Quick 08/07 ★★★✩✩
6. National American Indian Heritage Month: One White Rose (Rose, #3) by Julie Garwood 08/06 ★★★★★
7. Book Lovers’ Day: An Offer From a Gentleman (Bridgertons, #3) by Julia Quinn 08/02 ★★★★★
8. Contemporary Romance: The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella 08/09 ★★★★✩
9. Summer Reads: City of Bones (Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare shelved 3 times as summer-reading 08/10 ★★★★✩
10. Reader’s Choice: Lord of Scoundrels (Scoundrels, #3) by Loretta Chase 08/14 ★★★★✩

The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1) by Jennifer Ashley Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers, #1) by Lisa Kleypas The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander, #2) by Diana Gabaldon Second Sight (Arcane Society, # 1) by Amanda Quick One White Rose (Rose, #3) by Julie Garwood An Offer From a Gentleman (Bridgertons, #3) by Julia Quinn The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare Lord of Scoundrels (Scoundrels, #3) by Loretta Chase

FINISHED!


message 408: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Jasmin wrote: "RRRC August Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010

10/10 Done!"


Congratulations, Jasmin!!


message 409: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Congrats Jasmin! Looks like you had some great reads this month


message 410: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Congrats Jasmin :)


message 411: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Jasmin!


message 412: by Jasmin (new)

Jasmin (princ3ssjasmin) | 91 comments thanks everyone! I enjoyed every book. this month's challenge is a success for me. just one book w/ a three star rating. verra verra good :)


message 413: by Penny (new)

Penny | 103 comments 1. August: Veiled Seduction, Alisha Rai. 08/02/10. ★★★

2. Birthday: Anja The Rake 08/02/10.★★★★(3.5)

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

4.Edinburg Festival: Scottish. The Bride. 08/20/10.★★★

5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversary: ???

6. National American Indian Heritage Month: Comanche Moon.

7. Book Lovers’ Day, Favorite Author: Jane Austen, Lady Susan. 08/18/10. ★★★(3.5)

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. ★★★★(3.85), almost a 4★s, I read Sherry Thomas for the first time last month and I most say I love both books.

Read
Veiled Seduction by Alisha Rai The Rake (Lessons in Love, #1) by Suzanne Enoch The Bride (Lairds' Fiancees, #1) by Julie Garwood Lady Susan (Hesperus Classics) by Jane Austen Kiss and Tell (Sunrise Key Trilogy, #1) by Suzanne Brockmann Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas


message 414: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments 8/10

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

2. Birthday: Delicious By Susan Mallery. Completed 8/14/10 **** (4 Stars)

3. Geography: Castle of the Wolf By Sandra Schwab. Completed 8/20/10 **** (4 Stars)

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 415: by Sharon (last edited Aug 31, 2010 06:53PM) (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 8/20
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 8/23
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 416: by Miss (last edited Aug 20, 2010 11:04AM) (new)

Miss | 330 comments I've actually just finished reading a book where the main character was german, so i guess i can try for the 8 books cathegory now.

6/8 complete


1. Birthday (Crystal - happy B-day!!!): Lover Avenged - 08/14
2. Set in Scottland: Moon Awakening - 08/07
3. Favorite Author: Kiss an Angel
4. Contemporary Romance: Wicked Ties - 08/03
5. Summer Reads: Uglies
6. German: Time's Arrow - 08/20
7. August: Abby Gordon - Beck And Call - 08/09
8. My choice: Lover Mine - 08/19

Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #7) by J.R. Ward Moon Awakening (Children of the Moon, #1) by Lucy Monroe Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Wicked Ties (Wicked Lovers, #1) by Shayla Black Uglies (Uglies, #1) by Scott Westerfeld Time's Arrow by Martin Amis Beck And Call by Abby Gordon Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) by J.R. Ward


message 417: by Lotte_ladybird (new)

Lotte_ladybird Well done, Jasmin!


message 418: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments 08/10 Completed


1. A is for: Jennifer Ashley, Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage
2. Happy B'day Yz!: Soulless by Gail Carriger 08/05 ****
3. Scottish Hotties: A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon 08/20 ****
4. Set in Germany: The Reader by Bernhard Schlink 08/08 ***
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 08/13 ****
10. All Mine: Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas 08/03 *****

Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger The Reader by Bernhard Schlink A Breath of Snow and Ashes (Outlander, #6) by Diana Gabaldon The Darkest Passion (Lords of the Underworld, #5) by Gena Showalter Mackenzie's Mission (Mackenzie Family, #2) by Linda Howard Strangers in Death (In Death, #26) by J.D. Robb The Billionaire Next Door (The O'Banyon Brothers) (Silhouette Special Edition #1844) by Jessica Bird The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1) by Stieg Larsson Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas


message 419: by Kristina Simon (new)

Kristina Simon (kristinasimon) Congratulations to everyone who has finished this month's challenge! I've reached my inital goal of 3, but I'd really like to finish a couple of more.

Finished: 3/3 But adding a few more...

1. August -- Stay by Allie Larkin
2. Birthday -- Happy Birthday, Michelle! -- Summer On Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber ★★★★☆ 8/11/10
7. Book Lovers' Day -- Susannah's Garden by Debbie Macomber
8. Romance Genre: Contemporary -- Sweet Revenge by Nora Roberts
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 ★★★☆☆ 8/12/10

Read:
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millennium, #3) by Stieg Larsson Summer On Blossom Street (Blossom Street, #6) by Debbie Macomber Murder Crops Up (Gold Medal Books Series) by Lora Roberts

To Read:
Stay by Allie Larkin Susannah's Garden by Debbie Macomber Sweet Revenge by Nora Roberts


message 420: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Monthly Challenge:
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010
* 8 / 10 Read:

1. August: Summer's Bride by Catherine Archer (8/5) ****
2. Birthday: (Sarah's list) -
3. Geography: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (8/14) ****
4. Edinburg Festival: (Lord Maccon is Scottish) - Soulless (8/10) ****
5. Archeology Day: Timeline (8/15) ****
6. Am Indian Heritage: Hour of the Hunter (8/16) ***
7. Book Lovers’ Day: (favored author) - Covet (8/12) *****
8. Romance Genre: The Matchmakers (8/18) ****
9. Of Lists and Shelves:
10. Reader's Choice: Kiss of the Bees (8/20) ***

Summer's Bride (Season's Brides, #3) by Catherine Archer The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger Timeline by Michael Crichton Hour of the Hunter (Diana Ladd, #1) by J.A. Jance Covet (Fallen Angels, #1) by J.R. Ward The Matchmakers (Famous Firsts) by Debbie Macomber Kiss of the Bees (Diana Ladd, #2) by J.A. Jance


message 421: by exxcentrica (last edited Aug 20, 2010 03:20PM) (new)

exxcentrica RRRC 2010 August Monthly Challenge

7/10 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 8/17
4.Edinburg Festival: Immortals: The Awakening by Joy Nash8/20
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversary: Atlantis Unleashed by Alyssa Day 8/5
6. American Indian: A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey
7. A favorite author: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
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


Charlotte (Buried in Books) | 561 comments RRRC August '10

1/3

Book Lovers Day
- Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder - Finished 21st August
Of Lists and Shelves - Summer Read - All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris
Readers Choice - Linger by Maggie Stiefvater

All Together Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #7) by Charlaine Harris Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2) by Maggie Stiefvater

Read
Magic Study (Study, #2) by Maria V. Snyder


message 423: by Jenny (last edited Aug 20, 2010 05:19PM) (new)

Jenny (jeneng) | 136 comments I am in!!!

Read 3/10

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. ** Finished 8/14/10

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

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden Atonement by Ian McEwan The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Queen's Lady (Graham, #7) by Shannon Drake Second Sight (Arcane Society, # 1) by Amanda Quick Shut Up and Kiss Me by Christie Craig The Shadow of Your Smile by Mary Higgins Clark Hot Property (Hot Zone #4) by Carly Phillips The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella Shoot the Moon by Billie Letts


message 424: by Julianna (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1888 comments Update 8/20

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

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

8. Romance Genre: Nightcap by Kathleen O'Reilly (8/19)★★1/2

10. Reader's Choice: Just a Geek by Will Wheaton (8/16)★★★★★

Completed 4/10
Gentle Warrior (Tapestry Romance) by Julie Garwood Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene Nightcap (Harlequin Blaze #394) (Those Sexy O'Sullivans, #3) by Kathleen O'Reilly Just a Geek by Wil Wheaton


message 425: by D.G. (last edited Aug 21, 2010 01:09AM) (new)

D.G. | 4477 comments 2010 August Monthly Challenge - 5/7 Read


1. August: Rekindled by Tamera Alexander
2. Birthday (Rachel): Dark Lover by J. R. Ward - 8/20
4. Scotland: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - 8/7
5. Archeology: Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran - 8/8

6. American Indian Heritage: Blood Bound by Patricia Riggs
7. Favorite Author: Emma by Jane Austen - 8/16
8. Contemporary romance: Slow Heat in Heaven by Sandra Brown - 8/3

10. Reader's Choice: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

READ
Slow Heat in Heaven by Sandra Brown The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1) by Jennifer Ashley Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran Emma by Jane Austen Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward

TO READ
Rekindled (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Book #1) by Tamera Alexander Blood Bound (Mercedes Thompson, #2) by Patricia Briggs Ender's Game (Ender's Saga, #1) by Orson Scott Card


Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog) 7/10 Complete

1. August: The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen Finished 16 August
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 Finished 21 August
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


message 427: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments RRRC Monthly Challege AUGUST 2010
5/10 completed

1. Author - Annette Blair The Kitchen Witch (Accidental Witch Trilogy, #1) 16/8/10 ★★★
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 21/8/10 ★★★★

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 The Kitchen Witch (Accidental Witch Trilogy, #1)  by Annette Blair Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5) by J.K. Rowling


message 428: by Purple (last edited Aug 21, 2010 04:16AM) (new)

Purple (purpletan) | 1221 comments 7 ONLY - ALL DONE :)


1.Cherry Adair, White Heat 08.18
2. My birthday:Hot Finish 08.20
3. SKIPPED
4. SKIPPED
5. Burning Lamp 08.09.2010
6. Silver Borne 08.04.2010
7. The 9th Judgment 08.11
8. Ain't She Sweet? 08.08
9. SKIPPED
10. Dog Warrior 08.13


message 429: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Purple!


message 430: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Congrats Purple :)


message 431: by Samantha (new)

Samantha | 1381 comments Going for 8 :)

7/8

1. August:Queen Of His Heart by Adrianne Byrd completed 8/14

2. Happy B-Day YZ: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost completed 8/21

4.Edinburg Festival: Dangerous Highlander by Donna Grant completed 8/14

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

6. Native American romance: Under Apache Skies by Madeline Baker completed 8/17

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 completed 8/17

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 432: by Lotte_ladybird (new)

Lotte_ladybird 10/10 done

1. 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)finished August 18

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 finished August 18

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 finished August 21

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


message 433: by FlibBityFLooB (new)

FlibBityFLooB 70% (7/10)

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 - 8/16/10, ★★★
4. Scottish - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - 8/13/10, ★★★★★
5. Archeology - Assassin's Honor by Monica Burns - 8/16/10, ★★
6. Native American -Comanche Magic by Catherine Anderson - 8/16/10, ★★★★
7. Re-read - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
8. Contemporary - Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy - 8/21/10, ★★★★
7. Re-read
9. Summer Read - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (re-read)
10. My Choice - Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Frostbitten (Women of the Otherworld, #10) by Kelley Armstrong Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World, #2) by Jeaniene Frost The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1) by Jennifer Ashley Assassin's Honor (The Order of the Sicari, #1) by Monica Burns Comanche Magic (Comanche, #4) by Catherine Anderson Catching Fire (Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins Hot Finish (Fast Track, #3) by Erin McCarthy The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins Mockingjay (Hunger Games, #3) by Suzanne Collins


message 434: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Lotte_ladybird wrote: "10/10 done
..."


- Congrats Lotte_Ladybird :)


message 435: by Lotte_ladybird (new)

Lotte_ladybird Thanks Debbie :)


message 436: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Lotte_ladybird wrote: "10/10 done"

Congratulations, Lotte!!


message 437: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Monthly Challenge:
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010
* 9 / 10 Read:

1. August: Summer's Bride by Catherine Archer (8/5) ****
2. Birthday: (Sarah's list) -
3. Geography: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (8/14) ****
4. Edinburg Festival: (Lord Maccon is Scottish) - Soulless (8/10) ****
5. Archeology Day: Timeline (8/15) ****
6. Am Indian Heritage: Hour of the Hunter (8/16) ***
7. Book Lovers’ Day: (favored author) - Covet (8/12) *****
8. Romance Genre: The Matchmakers (8/18) ****
9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner (8/21) ****
10. Reader's Choice: Kiss of the Bees (8/20) ***

Summer's Bride (Season's Brides, #3) by Catherine Archer The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger Timeline by Michael Crichton Hour of the Hunter (Diana Ladd, #1) by J.A. Jance Covet (Fallen Angels, #1) by J.R. Ward The Matchmakers (Famous Firsts) by Debbie Macomber The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner An Eclipse Novella by Stephenie Meyer Kiss of the Bees (Diana Ladd, #2) by J.A. Jance


message 438: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments 9/10 Done

1. August: Adrian, Lara Shades of Midnight 8/4 *****
2. Happy B-Day YZ: Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister 8/9 ****
3. Geography: Awaiting the Night by Donna Lea Simpson 8/6 ***
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 8/7 ****
7. Book Lover's: Covet by J.R. Ward 8/17 ****
8. Romance: Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson 8/13 ***
9. Lists & Shelves: Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris 8/5 ****
10. My Choice: Phantom Pleasures by Julie Leto 8/15 ***

Shades of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #7) by Lara Adrian Zen and the Art of Vampires (Dark Ones, #6) by Katie MacAlister Awaiting the Night (Werewolf, Book 2) by Donna Lea Simpson Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband (Daughters of the Glen, #1) by Melissa Mayhue Demon's Fire (Tale of the Demon World, #6) by Emma Holly The Trouble With Witches (Ophelia & Abby, #3) by Shirley Damsgaard Covet (Fallen Angels, #1) by J.R. Ward Nerd in Shining Armor (Nerds, #1) by Vicki Lewis Thompson Living Dead in Dallas (Sookie Stackhouse, #2) by Charlaine Harris Phantom Pleasures (Signet Eclipse) by Julie Leto


Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog) 8/10 Complete

1. August: The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen Finished 16 August
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: Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas Finished 22 August
Blue-Eyed Devil (Travises, #2) by Lisa Kleypas

8. Romance Genre: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas Finished 21 August
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


message 440: by TinaNoir (new)

TinaNoir so far 5/6

1. The Letter 'A' - On the Edge - Ilona Andrews Done 8/15/10
2. Birthday (me!) - Bonds of Justice - Nalini Singh Done 8/7/10
5. Archaeology day - Dead Guilty - Beverly Connor
7. A Favorite Author - Love in the Afternoon - Lisa Kleypas Done 8/20/10
8. Contemporary - Just the Sexiest Man Alive - By Julie James Done 8/16/10
10. Reader's Choice - Lord Perfect - By Loretta Chase Done 8/3/10

On the Edge (The Edge, #1) by Ilona Andrews Bonds of Justice (Psy-Changeling, #8) by Nalini Singh Dead Guilty (Diane Fallon Forensic Investigation, #2) by Beverly Connor Love in the Afternoon (The Hathaways, #5) by Lisa Kleypas Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James Lord Perfect (Carsington Brothers, #3) by Loretta Chase


message 441: by Erin (new)

Erin H 6/8 complete!!
August The Mad, Bad Duke by Jennifer Ashley 8/6/10
Edinburgh The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
Archaeology Day The Courtship by Catherine Coulter 8/21/10
American Indian Savage Abandon by Cassie Edwards 8/15/10
Book Lover's Day Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas 8/12/10
Contemporary Under Her Skin by Susan Mallery 8/15/10
Summer Reads The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Reader's Choice Provocative in Pearls by Madeline Hunter 8/14/10
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 442: by Mojca (new)

Mojca | 1414 comments Congrats to all who finished! And on that note, after some rearranging...I'm done!

10/10

1. August: Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian — 08/14
2. Birthday: Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden (B-Day girl: Yz) — 08/16
3. Geography (Germany): Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian — 08/20
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 443: by FlibBityFLooB (new)

FlibBityFLooB 80% (8/10) -- hunger games was a great re-read :)

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 - 8/16/10, ★★★
4. Scottish - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - 8/13/10, ★★★★★
5. Archeology - Assassin's Honor by Monica Burns - 8/16/10, ★★
6. Native American -Comanche Magic by Catherine Anderson - 8/16/10, ★★★★
7. Re-read - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
8. Contemporary - Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy - 8/21/10, ★★★★
7. Re-read
9. Summer Read - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (re-read) - 8/22/10, ★★★★★
10. My Choice - Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Frostbitten (Women of the Otherworld, #10) by Kelley Armstrong Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World, #2) by Jeaniene Frost The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1) by Jennifer Ashley Assassin's Honor (The Order of the Sicari, #1) by Monica Burns Comanche Magic (Comanche, #4) by Catherine Anderson Catching Fire (Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins Hot Finish (Fast Track, #3) by Erin McCarthy The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins Mockingjay (Hunger Games, #3) by Suzanne Collins


message 444: 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 finished 8/22
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

5/5 finished


message 445: by Lotte_ladybird (new)

Lotte_ladybird Well done Chloe and Mojca


message 446: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Lotte_ladybird, Mojca and Chloe !!!

Mojca, no fair just got used to your alias. LOL.


message 447: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Congrats Mojca and Chloe :)


message 448: by Melissa (last edited Aug 22, 2010 06:26AM) (new)

Melissa | 1245 comments 6/10 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 by Stephenie Meyer * *
10. Reader's Choice = Oh. My. Gods. by Tera Lynn Childs * *


message 449: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments 5/10

1. August: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley 8/10
2. Birthday: Holiday in Death by JD Robb (My shelf)
3. Geography:Germany The Reader by Bernhard Schlink
4.Edinburg Festival: Highlander Unbound by Julia London
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter 8/8
6. National American Indian Heritage Month Ride the Fire by Pamela Clare
7. Book Lovers’ Day Dead After Dark (JR Ward's novella) 8/16
8. Romance Genre:Contemporary Romance Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie 8/15
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
10. Reader's Choice Venetia by Georgette Heyer 8/22


message 450: by Mojca (new)

Mojca | 1414 comments Thanks everyone...And sorry about the name change, Sandra. ^_^


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