2011 August Monthly Challenge: Participants Thread

[Angela]

Romance Readers Reading Challenge
August 1 - 31, 2011



"A" is for August: Bitten, Kelley Armstrong AUG 19/2011
Happy B'day ♦Jennifer♦: Specials, Scott Westerfeld AUG 14/2011
Geography: My Horizontal Life, Chelsea Handler AUG 4/2011
Kiss and Make up Day: Baumgartner Generations: Janie, Selena Kitt AUG 11/2011
National Thriftshop Day: Babysitting the Baumgartners, Selena Kitt AUG 3/2011
Frankenstein Day: The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was, Brothers Grimm AUG 29/2011
Lazy Day: The Baumgartners Plus One, Selena Kitt AUG 1/2011
Back to School: Iron King, Julie Kagawa AUG 5/2011
Romance Awareness Month: Crescendo, Becca Fitzpatrick AUG 9/2011
Reader's Choice: A Baumgartner Reunion, Selena Kitt AUG 6/2011

[Fran, Moderator]

I'm in for 7 to start
2/7 Done

1. "A" is for August-Attachments
2. Happy Birthday to Me!- And Then There Were None
3. New Jersey- Playing the Field: Served! (setting NJ) or Manhunt by Janet Evanovich(author from NJ)
4. Kiss on Cover- Candy Store
5. Thriftshop- (library)The Lover's Dictionary
6. Frankenstein Day- Lucifer's Daughter
7. Lazy-Treat Her Right (Men To The Rescue #4) 8/2 (3*)
8. Back to School- The Body Finder 8/2 (3*)
9. Romance Shelves- Like Water For Chocolate,Manhunting,Beastly
10. My Choice-Candy Houses

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm in! I will commit to 8 and hope I can make it to 10.

1 of 8. Updated 8.2.11

6. Frankenstein Day: Out Of Her League by Kaylea Cross 8.2.11

[Tuğçe]

0/3 Completed

2.Happy Birthday Fran! - Night by Elie Wiesel
7.Lazy Day - One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
9.Romance Awarness - The Bride by Julie Garwood

[Heather]

2/5 Completed


1. Happy Early Birthday Valerie(28th):Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis 8/3***
2. Geography (NJ)): The Bachelor by Carly Phillips
OR
2. "A" is for August: The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter
3. Kiss and Make up Day: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare
4. Back to School (YA book): Graceling by Kristin Cashore
5. Romance Awareness Month: Hot Ice by Nora Roberts 7/2 ***

or

[Hina]

5/10 Completed


1. "A" is for August: My Sunshine by Catherine Anderson. Completed 8/2/11 ***** (5 Stars)

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose "day" falls on the same "day" as yours. If no one has the same day, choose someone with the closest day to yours.
(August Birthday Celebrant list)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Jersey.

4. Kiss and Make up Day: My One and Only by Kristan Higgins. Completed 8/1/11 *** (3 Stars)

5. National Thriftshop Day: Critical Care by Candace Calvert. Completed 8/2/11 ** (2 Stars)

6. Frankenstein Day: Read a horror book or a book with a "monster" in it.

7. Lazy Day: Marry In Haste (Whirlwind Weddings) by Heather Allison. Completed 8/2/11 *** (3 Stars)

8. Back to School: Read a book that takes place in school or a young adult book.

9. Romance Awareness Month: Read a book from the first 8 pages of the
Popular Romance Books Shelf

10. Reader's Choice:An Obsessive Love by Sarah Holland. Completed 8/2/11 **** (4 Stars)

[Debbie]

So many books are read already....
Just as a reminder, Please re-post your progress, with about 80 participants it is difficult to go back.

wow Hina, half way done already :)

[Carla D.]

RRRC 2011 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: August 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011
1/4 Read

1. "A" is for August: Delta of Venus by Anaïs Nin
2. Happy Birthday to Me!: Falling for You by Jill Mansell
3. Romance Awareness Month: Born in Fire by Nora Roberts
4. Reader's Choice: Sins of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon August 03, 2011 ★★★★

[FlibBityFLooB]

2/10 read :)

1. Starts with A - And Then He Kissed Her by Laura Lee Guhrke
2. Birthday (Rachel) - Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
3. New Jersey - The Accidental Werewolf by Dakota Cassidy
4. Kiss - Kiss the Bride by Patricia Cabot
5. Library - The Unwritten Rule by Elizabeth Scott - 8/1/11, ★★
6. Monster Book - Lights, Camera...Monsters by Lila Dubois - 8/3/11, ★
7. Read in 1 Day - The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley
8. YA Book - Firespell by Chloe Neill
9. Popular Romance Shelf - A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
10. My Choice - Black Night by Christina Henry

[Mandy]

1. "A" is for August: Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. Happy Birthday, Darien!: Too Much Temptation by Lori Foster
3. Geography (New Jersey): Tithe by Holly Black Read: 8/01/11
4. Kiss and Make up Day: Kiss Me If You Can by Carly Phillips
5. National Thriftshop Day: A Fiend In Need by Maureen Child Read: 8/03/11
6. Frankenstein Day: Into the Storm by Suzanne Brockmann
7. Lazy Day: Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft
8. Back to School: Need by Carrie Jones
9. Romance Awareness Month: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean
10. Reader's Choice: Force of Nature by Suzanne Brockmann

Read: 2/10

[Kesha]

I'm in for 5 and I am DONE!!!

5/5 Completed 8-22-11

1. "A" is for August: Summer Rental by Mary Kay Andrews8-22-11
5. National Thriftshop Day: Take Me There by Leslie Esdaile 8-4-11
6. Frankenstein Day:Hit List by Laurell K. Hamilton 8-9-11
7. Lazy Day:Cowboy Brigade by Elle James 8-8-11
9. Romance Awareness Month: The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn 8-15-11

[Vi]

August Monthly Challenge
Progress: 5/10

1. "A" is for August: Ascension by Caris Roane or A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
2. Happy Birthday Lara!: Black Ice by Anne Stuart
3. Geography: The Bay At Midnight by Diane Chamberlain
4. Kiss and Make up Day: My One and Only by Kristan Higgins
5. National Thriftshop Day: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah - 3/8/11 - ****
6. Frankenstein Day: Shadowed Summer by Saundra Mitchell or A Monster Calls
7. Lazy Day: Attachments by Rainbow Rowell - 2/8/11 - ****
8. Back to School: The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting - 2/8/2011 - ***
9. Romance Awareness Month:Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles - 5/8/2011 - *****
10. Reader's Choice: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan - 1/8/2011, ***

[Valorie]

2/10 Done

1. August: Avalon Revisited by O.M. Grey
2. Happy B-day Sarah-Sehrenity!: Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
3. New Jersey: Night of the Living Deed by E.J. Copperman
4. Kissing: Spy Games by Gina Robinson
5. Library: Death on Tour by Janice Hamrick 8/2 ★★★★★
6. Horror/Monster: Blood Law by Jeannie Holmes
7. Old TBR: Wolf Tales VI by Kate Douglas 8/3 ★★★
8. Back To School: Lord of Misrule by Rachel Caine
9. Romance Awareness: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
10. My Choice: Bloody Awful by Georgia Evans

[Joann]

RRRC 2011 August Monthly Challenge

Duration: August 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011

4/10 Read

Updated 08.03.11

1. "A" is for August: Blood of an Angel by Anya Bast, 08.03.11 ★★★
2. Happy Birthday! (Valerie): Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh
3. Geography: Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovitch, 08.02.11 ★★★
4. Kiss and Make up Day: One Night for Love by Mary Balogh
5. National Thriftshop Day: The Price of Blasphemy by A Virginian, 08.03.11 ★★
6. Frankenstein Day: The Fallen Blade by Jon Courtenay Grimwood
7. Lazy Day: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
8. Back to School: The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan, 08.03.11 ★★★★
9. Romance Awareness Month: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook (pg 7)
10. Reader's Choice: Blue Moon by Laurel K. Hamilton

[Hina]

6/10 Completed


1. "A" is for August: My Sunshine by Catherine Anderson. Completed 8/2/11 ***** (5 Stars)

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose "day" falls on the same "day" as yours. If no one has the same day, choose someone with the closest day to yours.
(August Birthday Celebrant list)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Jersey.

4. Kiss and Make up Day: My One and Only by Kristan Higgins. Completed 8/1/11 *** (3 Stars)

5. National Thriftshop Day: Critical Care by Candace Calvert. Completed 8/2/11 ** (2 Stars)

6. Frankenstein Day: Read a horror book or a book with a "monster" in it.

7. Lazy Day: Marry In Haste (Whirlwind Weddings) by Heather Allison. Completed 8/2/11 *** (3 Stars)

8. Back to School: Simply Sinful by Carly Phillips. Completed 8/4/11 **** (4 Stars)

9. Romance Awareness Month: Read a book from the first 8 pages of the
Popular Romance Books Shelf

10. Reader's Choice:An Obsessive Love by Sarah Holland. Completed 8/2/11 **** (4 Stars)

[Debbie]

So great to see some of the books people are reading.

One person has already read 6 books while a couple others have gotten 4 - wow that is great :o)

[Raine]

August's Monthly Challenge
RRBC Challenge duration: August 1 - August 31

Finished 1/10

1. "A" is for August: Read a book which title or authors name starts with "A". Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
2. Happy Birthday, Darien!: Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
3. Geography: Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich
4. Kiss and Make up Day: Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian Finished 08/04
5. National Thriftshop Day:Mädchenmörder by Thea Dorn
6. Frankenstein Day: Ring by Koji Suzuki
7. Lazy Day: The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason
8. Back to School: Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
9. Romance Awareness Month: The Hollow by Nora Roberts.
10. Reader's Choice: Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn

[Nairabell]

I'm in for 3 this month (I'm easing myself back into challenges).

Read: 0/3

9. Romance Awareness Month:Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
8. Back to School: Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
5. National Thriftshop Day: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater

[BJ Rose]

August 2011 Romance Readers
2/8

1. Starts with 'A': Apache Summer by Heather Graham OR Anderson, Catherine
2. Happy Birthday Darien: Dreams of a Dark Warrior OR Crave
3. Geography: New Jersey:
4. Kiss & Make-up: Kiss of Snow OR Deep Kiss of Winter
5. Nat'l Thriftshop Day: library book: When You Dare by Lori Foster
6. Frankenstein Day: Horror Book: Mistaken Identity by Lisa Scottoline
√ 7. Lazy Day: on TBR awhile: since Mar 2010 Shall We Dance - 8.03.11
8. Back to School: YA: Stardust by Neil Gaiman
9. Romance Awareness: p. 7: Just Like Heaven
√ 10. Reader's Choice: The Reluctant Widow by Georgette Heyer - 8.02.11

[FlibBityFLooB]

3/10 read :)

1. Starts with A - And Then He Kissed Her by Laura Lee Guhrke
2. Birthday (Rachel) - Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher - 8/4/11, ★★★★★
3. New Jersey - The Accidental Werewolf by Dakota Cassidy
4. Kiss - Kiss the Bride by Patricia Cabot
5. Library - The Unwritten Rule by Elizabeth Scott - 8/1/11, ★★
6. Monster Book - Lights, Camera...Monsters by Lila Dubois - 8/3/11, ★
7. Read in 1 Day - The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley
8. YA Book - Firespell by Chloe Neill
9. Popular Romance Shelf - A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
10. My Choice - Black Night by Christina Henry

[Courtney]

August Monthly Challenge
Duration: August 1st to August 31st
2/10 COMPLETE

1. "A" is for August: Hearts at Stake FINISHED 8/4

2. Happy Birthday!: Taita-The Luxe; Penny-Princess Academy; Valerie-Darkfever

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Jersey.

4. Kiss and Make up Day: Read a book with the word kiss in the title, with kissing on the cover or has a couple that spend the book making up.

5. National Thriftshop Day: Read a book you bought at a thrift shop, got from the library or paid $1 or less for.

6. Frankenstein Day: The Dead-Tossed Waves FINISHED 8/2

7. Lazy Day: The Near Witch (NetGalley)

8. Back to School: Uncommon Criminals

9. Romance Awareness Month: Guilty Pleasures

10. Reader's Choice: Read a book, any book. It is your call which one.

[Kim]

2/10 Completed

1. A is for August: The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong
7. Lazy Day: The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong

[Heather]

3/5 Completed


1. Happy Early Birthday Valerie(28th):Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis 8/3***
2. Geography (NJ)): Simply Sinful by Carly Phillips
OR
2. "A" is for August: The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter
3. Kiss and Make up Day: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare
4. Back to School (YA book): Graceling by Kristin Cashore 8/4****
5. Romance Awareness Month: Hot Ice by Nora Roberts 8/2 ***

or

[KarenF]

I'm in for 8.

2/8 Read

A is for August: Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet by M.C. Beaton
Happy B-Day Theresa!: Face the Fire by Nora Roberts
New Jersey: Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben
Kiss & Make Up: And Then He Kissed Her by Laura Lee Guhrke 8/4/11
Thriftshop Day: Causing Havoc by Lori Foster
Lazy Day: The Captain of All Pleasures by Kresely Cole
Romance Appreciation Day: Bet Me by Jennifer Cruise
My Choice: The Golden One: An Amelia Peabody Novel of Suspense by Elizabeth Peters 8/3/11

Unread:

Read:

[Fran, Moderator]

3/7 Done

1. "A" is for August-Attachments
2. Happy Birthday to Me!- And Then There Were None
3. New Jersey- Playing the Field: Served! (setting NJ) or Manhunt by Janet Evanovich(author from NJ)
4. Kiss on Cover- Candy Store
5. Thriftshop- (library)The Lover's Dictionary8/3 (3*)
6. Frankenstein Day- Lucifer's Daughter
7. Lazy-Treat Her Right (Men To The Rescue #4) 8/2 (3*)
8. Back to School- The Body Finder 8/2 (3*)
9. Romance Shelves- Like Water For Chocolate,Manhunting,Beastly
10. My Choice-Candy Houses

[Bookchaser]

I'm in! 2011 August Monthly Challenge

2/10 Complete

01. "A" is for August: Title starts with A. Or author's first/last name starts with A.
A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
02. Happy Birthday: (August 5) - Happy Birthday Lexa555!!!
Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson
or
Charming the Prince by Teresa Medeiros
03. Geography: Author lives in New Jersey.
A Love Through Time (The MacKendimen, #1) by Terri Brisbin
04. Kiss & Make Up: Read a book with Kiss in title, couple kissing on cover, etc.
Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke
05. National Thriftshop Day: Read a book bought at a Thriftshop, a library book, or a book paid $1 or less for.
Texas Splendor by Lorraine Heath
06. Frankenstein Day: Read a book with a "monster" in it.
The Bride and the Beast by Teresa Medeiros
Or
Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer
07. Lazy Day: Read a book that's been on your TBR pile a while or a book you could read in a day.
Sawyer (Buckhorn Brothers, #1) by Lori Foster 08/04/11
08. Back to School: Read a book set in a school or a young adult book.
The Last Little Blue Envelope by Maureen Johnson 08/02/11
09. Romance Awareness Month: Read a book from pages 1-8 of Popular Romance Books Shelf.
Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book you choose.
Bound by Darkness by Alexis Morgan
Or
Heart Search by Robin D. Owens

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[Mandy]

1. "A" is for August: Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. Happy Birthday, Darien!: Too Much Temptation by Lori Foster
3. Geography (New Jersey): Tithe by Holly Black Read: 8/01/11
4. Kiss and Make up Day: Kiss Me If You Can by Carly Phillips Read: 8/05/11
5. National Thriftshop Day: A Fiend In Need by Maureen Child Read: 8/03/11
6. Frankenstein Day: Into the Storm by Suzanne Brockmann
7. Lazy Day: Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft
8. Back to School: Need by Carrie Jones
9. Romance Awareness Month: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean
10. Reader's Choice: Force of Nature by Suzanne Brockmann

Read: 3/10

[Kate]

4/5
1. "A" is for August: Addicted to You 8/2/2011
2. Happy Birthday!: Backstage Pass 84/2011
3. Geography: The Bachelor 8/5/2011
4. Kiss and Make up Day: Kiss Me, Kate 8/1/2011
7. Lazy Day: Covet

[Fran, Moderator]

4/7 Done

1. "A" is for August-Attachments
2. Happy Birthday to Me!- And Then There Were None8/5 (5*)
3. New Jersey- Playing the Field: Served! (setting NJ) or Manhunt by Janet Evanovich(author from NJ)
4. Kiss on Cover- Candy Store
5. Thriftshop- (library)The Lover's Dictionary8/3 (3*)
6. Frankenstein Day- Lucifer's Daughter
7. Lazy-Treat Her Right (Men To The Rescue #4) 8/2 (3*)
8. Back to School- The Body Finder 8/2 (3*)
9. Romance Shelves- Like Water For Chocolate,Manhunting,Beastly
10. My Choice-Candy Houses

[Tuğçe]

1/3 Completed

2.Happy Birthday Fran! - Night by Elie Wiesel
7.Lazy Day - One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
9.Romance Awarness - The Bride by Julie Garwood 08/04 ***

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

1/3 COMPLETED

1. "A" is for August: A Need So Beautiful
8. Back to School: TBD
10. Reader's Choice: Ashes, Ashes 8/4 (3 stars)

[Mary Jo]

Progress: 3/10 completed

1. "A" is for August:Addicted - Featherstone, Charlotte 8/2 ***
2. Birthday : Sex Drive (Wild Ride To Love, #1) - Susan Lyons Happy B-day to Carole
3. Geography: One for the Money Janet Evanovich
4. Kiss and Make up Day: Kiss of a Demon King
5. National Thriftshop Day: A Proper Companion- Candice Hern (kindle freebie)
6. Frankenstein Day: Soulless- Gail Carriger
7. Lazy Day: Tender Rebel, Johanna Lindsey 8/5 ***
8. Back to School: Timeless - Monir, Alexandra (ya in school)
9. Romance Awareness Month: Beyond the Highland Mist - Karen Marie Moning
10. Reader's Choice: The Many Sins of Lord Cameron - Jennifer Ashley 8/4 ****

[Ceej]

2011 August Monthly Challenge

1/8

1. "A" is for August: After Innocence
2. Happy Birthday!: The Darkest Secret (Happy Birthday Crystal)
3. Geography: His Black Sheep Bride
4. Kiss and Make up Day: Taken By Fire
5. National Thriftshop Day: The Savvy Sistahs 8/1
7. Lazy Day: Midnight Angel
9. Romance Awareness Month: Bed of Roses 8/4
10. Reader's Choice: Happily Ever After

[Hina]

7/10 Completed


1. "A" is for August: My Sunshine by Catherine Anderson. Completed 8/2/11 ***** (5 Stars)

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose "day" falls on the same "day" as yours. If no one has the same day, choose someone with the closest day to yours.
(August Birthday Celebrant list)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Jersey.

4. Kiss and Make up Day: My One and Only by Kristan Higgins. Completed 8/1/11 *** (3 Stars)

5. National Thriftshop Day: Critical Care by Candace Calvert. Completed 8/2/11 ** (2 Stars)

6. Frankenstein Day: Read a horror book or a book with a "monster" in it.

7. Lazy Day: Marry In Haste (Whirlwind Weddings) by Heather Allison. Completed 8/2/11 *** (3 Stars)

8. Back to School: Simply Sinful by Carly Phillips. Completed 8/4/11 **** (4 Stars)

9. Romance Awareness Month: Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Completed 8/5/11 **** (4 Stars0])

10. Reader's Choice:An Obsessive Love by Sarah Holland. Completed 8/2/11 **** (4 Stars)

[Valorie]

3/10 Done

1. August: Avalon Revisited by O.M. Grey 8/5 ★★★★
2. Happy B-day Sarah-Sehrenity!: Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
3. New Jersey: Night of the Living Deed by E.J. Copperman
4. Kissing: Spy Games by Gina Robinson
5. Library: Death on Tour by Janice Hamrick 8/2 ★★★★★
6. Horror/Monster: Blood Law by Jeannie Holmes
7. Old TBR: Wolf Tales VI by Kate Douglas 8/3 ★★★
8. Back To School: Lord of Misrule by Rachel Caine
9. Romance Awareness: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
10. My Choice: Ghost Story by Jim Butcher

[Sana]

August's Monthly Challenge List

Progress -> 1/5 Read

I am in for 5 books.

01. "A" is for August: Nightshade by Andrea Cremer (Also my August's PIFM Buddy Read)

05. National Thriftshop Day: Stones for Ibarra by Harriet Doerr

07. Lazy Day: Hell's Belles by Kristen Robinette. Finished: 6 August 2011

08. Back to School: Die for Me by Amy Plum (Also my August's PIFM Buddy Read)

10. Reader's Choice: Shadow Days: A Nightshade Novella by Andrea Cremer Finished: 19 August 2011

[Wan]

August Monthly Challenge
August 1 - August 31, 2011
2/9

1. "A" is for August: Warrior by Zoe Archer
2. Happy Birthday!BKWRM Brandi-7th Aug: Hard Day's Knight by Katie MacAlister
3. New Jersey: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
4. Kiss and Make up Day: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
5. National Thriftshop Day:Library Book: Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day 8/4 (4)
6. Frankenstein Day: with a "monster" in it: The Dangerous Book for Demon Slayer by Angie Fox
7. Lazy Day-a day read:Jewel of Atlantis by Gena Showalter
8. YA: Skip
9. Romance Awareness Month: Dance Upon the Air by Nora Robert
10. My Choice: Causing Havoc by Lori Foster 8/6 (4)

[Larissa]

Completed: 1/5

1. "A" is for August: Clockwork Angel 8/5

4. Kiss and Make up Day: Read a book with the word kiss in the title, with kissing on the cover or has a couple that spend the book making up.

7. Lazy Day: Read a book that you have had on your reading list for some time or a book that you would be able to finish in a day (if you had all day to read it).

8. Back to School: Read a book that takes place in school or a young adult book.

9. Romance Awareness Month: Read a book from the first 8 pages of the
Popular Romance Books Shelf

[Heather]

4/5 Completed


1. Happy Early Birthday Valerie(28th):Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis 8/3***
2. Geography (NJ)): Simply Sinful by Carly Phillips
OR
2. "A" is for August: The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter
3. Kiss and Make up Day: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare 8/5 *****
4. Back to School (YA book): Graceling by Kristin Cashore 8/4****
5. Romance Awareness Month: Hot Ice by Nora Roberts 8/2 ***

or

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm in! I will commit to 8 and hope I can make it to 10.

2 of 8. Updated 8.6.11

6. Frankenstein Day: Out Of Her League by Kaylea Cross 8.2.11
10. Reader's Choice: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare 8.6.11

[Katie]

2/10 read


1. 'A' is for August: Astrid Amara - Love Ahead: Expect Delays - 8/2
2. Happy Birthday, Lara!: Crave
3. Geography: Dancing With The Tide
4. Kiss and Make Up Day: Surface Tension
5. National Thriftshop Day: Back to the Garden
6. Frankenstein Day: Saving Ciaran
7. Lazy Day: Through the Montana Mist - 8/6
8. Back to School: Evolution
9. Romance Awareness Month: Dance Upon the Air
10. Reader's Choice: Tortured Souls

[Fran, Moderator]

5/7 Done

1. "A" is for August-Attachments
2. Happy Birthday to Me!- And Then There Were None8/5 (5*)
3. New Jersey-Manhunt by Janet Evanovich(author from NJ)or something from J.M. Snyder, author from NJ
4. Kiss on Cover- Candy Store
5. Thriftshop- (library)The Lover's Dictionary8/3 (3*)
6. Frankenstein Day- Lucifer's Daughter
7. Lazy-Treat Her Right (Men To The Rescue #4) 8/2 (3*)
8. Back to School- The Body Finder 8/2 (3*)
9. Romance Shelves- Like Water For Chocolate,Manhunting,Beastly
10. My Choice-Candy Houses8/6 (3*)

[Penney]

August Monthly Challenge 2011
Duration: Aug 1 ~ Aug 31
5/10 Read

1. A is for...: Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis 8/5 ✯✯✯✯
2. Happy Birthday Jane!: Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair
3. My Beautiful Garden State: Under the Boardwalk by Carly Phillips
4. Kiss and Make Up: One True Love by Barbara Freethy
5. Library Reads: The Sparkling One by Susan Mallery 8/4 ✯✯✯✯
6. Frankenstein Day: Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill
7. Lazy Day Reading: Tied Up, Tied Down by Lorelei James 8/2 ✯✯✯✯
8. Back to School (yay!): City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare 8/3 ✯✯✯½
9. Romance Awareness Month: Match Me If You Can by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 8/6 ✯✯✯✯½
10. Thanks for the Rec Kim! The Help by Kathryn Stockett

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

I think I may change what I had for number 1 previously to something different. I'm just not sure yet.

2/3 COMPLETED

1. "A" is for August: TBD
8. Back to School: Ruby Red 8/6 (4 stars)
10. Reader's Choice: Ashes, Ashes 8/4 (3 stars)

[Julianna]

I'm a little late getting started this month, but I'm definitely in. I'll post as I go.:-)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

August Monthly Challenge
3/10 Completed


1. "A" is for August: The Darkness Beyond
2. Happy Birthday Fran!: Sweet Persuasion 8/6/11
3. Geography: Smokin' Seventeen 8/1/11
4. Kiss and Make up Day: Eternal Kiss of Darkness or Shaken
5. National Thriftshop Day: When You Dare
6. Frankenstein Day: Out Of Her League 8/4/11
7. Lazy Day: That Perfect Someone
8. Back to School: Perfect Chemistry
9. Romance Awareness Month: First Drop of Crimson
10. Reader's Choice: Chasing Fire

Completed:

[Hina]

8/10 Completed


1. "A" is for August: My Sunshine by Catherine Anderson. Completed 8/2/11 ***** (5 Stars)

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose "day" falls on the same "day" as yours. If no one has the same day, choose someone with the closest day to yours.
(August Birthday Celebrant list)

3. Geography: The Duchess's Next Husband by Terri Brisbin. Completed 8/6/11 **** (4 Stars)

4. Kiss and Make up Day: My One and Only by Kristan Higgins. Completed 8/1/11 *** (3 Stars)

5. National Thriftshop Day: Critical Care by Candace Calvert. Completed 8/2/11 ** (2 Stars)

6. Frankenstein Day: Read a horror book or a book with a "monster" in it.

7. Lazy Day: Marry In Haste (Whirlwind Weddings) by Heather Allison. Completed 8/2/11 *** (3 Stars)

8. Back to School: Simply Sinful by Carly Phillips. Completed 8/4/11 **** (4 Stars)

9. Romance Awareness Month: Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Completed 8/5/11 **** (4 Stars0])

10. Reader's Choice:An Obsessive Love by Sarah Holland. Completed 8/2/11 **** (4 Stars)

[FlibBityFLooB]

4/10 read :)

1. Starts with A - And Then He Kissed Her by Laura Lee Guhrke
2. Birthday (Rachel) - Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher - 8/4/11, ★★★★★
3. New Jersey - The Accidental Werewolf by Dakota Cassidy
4. Kiss - Kiss the Bride by Patricia Cabot
5. Library - The Unwritten Rule by Elizabeth Scott - 8/1/11, ★★
6. Monster Book - Lights, Camera...Monsters by Lila Dubois - 8/3/11, ★
7. Want to Read in 1 Day - The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley - 8/6/11, ★★★★
8. YA Book - Firespell by Chloe Neill
9. Popular Romance Shelf - A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
10. My Choice - Black Night by Christina Henry

[Mandy]

1. "A" is for August: Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. Happy Birthday, Darien!: Too Much Temptation by Lori Foster Read: 8/06/11
3. Geography (New Jersey): Tithe by Holly Black Read: 8/01/11
4. Kiss and Make up Day: Kiss Me If You Can by Carly Phillips Read: 8/05/11
5. National Thriftshop Day: A Fiend In Need by Maureen Child Read: 8/03/11
6. Frankenstein Day: Into the Storm by Suzanne Brockmann
7. Lazy Day: Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft
8. Back to School: Need by Carrie Jones
9. Romance Awareness Month: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean
10. Reader's Choice: Force of Nature by Suzanne Brockmann

Read: 4/10

[Katie]

3/10 read


1. 'A' is for August: Astrid Amara - Love Ahead: Expect Delays - 8/2
2. Happy Birthday, Lara!: Crave
3. Geography: Dancing With The Tide
4. Kiss and Make Up Day: Surface Tension
5. National Thriftshop Day: Back to the Garden
6. Frankenstein Day: Saving Ciaran
7. Lazy Day: Through the Montana Mist - 8/6
8. Back to School: Evolution
9. Romance Awareness Month: Dance Upon the Air
10. Reader's Choice: Tortured Souls - 8/6