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2012 August Monthly Reading Challenge - Participants Thread
READ: 2/10 ✔1. “A" is for August: Ascension - Sable Grace 8/4
2. Happy Birthday BrandiTheBookWorm!: Retribution - Sherrilyn Kenyon
3. Geography:Oklahoma:
4. US Coast Guard Day: The Hungry Ocean: A Swordboat Captain's Journey - Linda Greenlaw (set in the ocean)
✔5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day: The Demon's Lexicon - Sarah Rees Breenan (two brothers for main characters) 8/2
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day: The Devil Who Tamed Her Johanna Lindsey
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day: Welcome to Temptation - Jennifer Crusie
8. Senior Citizen’s Day:
9. National Dog Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
August 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge1-31 Aug 2012
1/5 Completed
1. A is for August: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
2. Happy Birthday!: Valerie The Perfect Play Jaci Burton
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: funny book Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones
9. National Dog Day–August 26: shapeshifters Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews
I'm in!2/10 Read
1. A is for August: Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews
2. Happy B-Day Kari! Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts
3. Oklahoma: Shadow Walker by Allyson James
4. Coast Guard Day: Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen
5. Sister/Friendship Day:
6. Romance Awareness Month: TBD
7. National Smile Week: Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett
8. Senior Citizen's Day: Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
9. National Dog Day: Tangle of Need by Nalini Singh
10. My Choice:
Unread:
Read:
Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Well, depending on my Mum's health--I'm in. Not sure which/how many I'll do, but I'm going to try for most. So at least 8 (I hope). I'm not doing well this year on any of my challenges. Too muc..."*Hugs*
RRRC August Monthly Challenge 20122/9 Completed
1. “A" is for August: Ilona Andrews - Gunmetal Magic 2/8/12 ★★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Shannon!: Fury
3. Oklahoma: Over My Dead Body
4. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Now or Never
5. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Flat-Out Sexy
6. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16:Welcome to Temptation
7. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
8. National Dog Day – August 26: Beauty Dates the Beast
9. Reader's Choice:Fired Up 4/8/12 ★★★★★
August 2012 Monthly Reading ChallengeDuration: August 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Completed: 4/3
1. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Happy Birthday Ashley FL!: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (8/6/2012)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Crazy Cool by Tara Janzen (8/12/2012)
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Return to Me by Christy Reece (8/15/2012)
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (8/10/2012)
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
10. Reader's Choice: Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare
4/101. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
All Summer Long - Susan Mallery (HQN - Aug 2012) 08/02/20122. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC August Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
Colton Destiny - Justine Davis (HRS #1720 - Sept 2012) (missing sister) 08/02/20126. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
Believe It or Not - Tawna Fenske (Sourcebooks - Mar 2012) (funny) 08/04/20128. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count), or a book where a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline.
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
The Company You Keep - Tracy Kelleher (HS #1792 - July 2012) (dog) 08/05/201210. Reader's Choice:
My reviews can be found here Susan's 2012 Reading List as well as on my goodreads page
August Monthly Challenge
2/10
1. “A" is for August : AIDEN'S BAYOU by Kimberley Reeves
2. Happy Birthday Julie (Mom2lnb)! : Don't Tell by Karen Rose
3. Geography : Bound, Branded, & Brazen by Jaci Burton
5. Sister’s Day & Friendship Day - 5th August : Double Trouble by Claire Cross
7.National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day - 16th August: The Life and Death of Bayou Billy by C L Bevill
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – 21st August : Her Vampire Husband by Michelle Hauf
9. National Dog Day – 26th August : The Calling by Lily Graison
10. Reader's Choice : The Evil Inside by Heather Graham
August 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge
3/9
1. “A" is for August: Never Too Hot
2. Happy Birthday!: (happy birthday Carlota) The Deed
3. Geography: Taking a Shot
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4:Echoes at Dawn
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Riding the Night
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9:
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21:
9. National Dog Day – August 26: The Man Within
10. Reader's Choice:
7/10 Completed2. Happy Birthday Daisiemae!: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Lethal Rider by Larissa Ione.
I really don't see how someone can read 3 books in a day which must be close to 1000 pages that would take me over 12 hours to read if i din't need nreaks, food, bathroom, u know the stuff. I am really curious...lol
5/101. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
All Summer Long - Susan Mallery (HQN - Aug 2012) 08/02/20122. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC August Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
Colton Destiny - Justine Davis (HRS #1720 - Sept 2012) (missing sister) 08/02/20126. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
Believe It or Not - Tawna Fenske (Sourcebooks - Mar 2012) (funny) 08/04/20128. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count), or a book where a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline.
Kansas City Cowboy - Julie Miller (HI #1367 - Aug 2012) (hero is 45) 08/06/20129. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
The Company You Keep - Tracy Kelleher (HS #1792 - July 2012) (dog) 08/05/201210. Reader's Choice:
My reviews can be found here Susan's 2012 Reading List as well as on my goodreads page
Lindy wrote: "I really don't see how someone can read 3 books in a day which must be close to 1000 pages that would take me over 12 hours to read if i din't need nreaks, food, bathroom, u know the stuff. I am r..."LOL Lindy....since you are curious Forged in Fire, I started reading the night before so I was past the halfway mark and there was a lot going on in the story so I stayed up a bit late to read and then ended up finishing, then I read Dare To Love at work (Shhhhhh...) and I started reading the third book while I was coming home to work and finished it a little before 9 since it was a Harlequin. And I think that waas how my schedule went. Took an hour for lunch with my co-workers, I sort of skipped dinner, I had something but it made me too full to eat. LOL and I cannot go on without my bathroom breaks. Since it was a Friday, nothing good was coming on TV so I just read. I am pretty sure it wasn't a 1000 pages.
August Monthly Challenge6 Read
1. “A" is for August:Anne Tenino-Whitetail Rock 8/4 (3.5*)
2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday to Me! Heart Signs by Cari Quinn 8/3 (4*)
3. Geography:
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5:
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August
9: Read a romance novel – Enjoying The Show 8/1 (3*)
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: (cute anthology that made me smile)Undercover Lovers 8/5 (4*)
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom 8/2 (4*)
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Under Her Skin (shapeshifters)
10. Reader's Choice: The King's Pleasure 8/4 (3*)
RRRC August Monthly Challenge8/1 > 8/31/12
2/6 read
1. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
3. Geography: Jaci Burton Riding Temptation
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count) Wicked Nights Gena Showalter
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
RRR August Monthly Challenge4/?
This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located HERE.
1. “A" is for August: Gunmetal Magic by Illona Andrews
2. Happy Birthday. The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires by Molly Harper
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9
The Lady is a Vamp by Lynsay Sands
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count), or a book where a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline.
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
10. Reader's Choice:
Yes! I'm in! I love it when the challenge goes up early.2012 August Monthly Challenge
2/10 Completed
01. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours.
Happy Birthday: BranditheBookWorm!!! (August 7)
Sunrise Point by Robyn Carr
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
04. US Coast Guard Day (August 4): Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis
05. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day (August 5): Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
06. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day (August 9): Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
Fired Up by Jayne Ann Krentz
07. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
08. Senior Citizen’s Day (August 21): Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count), or a book where a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline.
A Chesapeake Shores Christmas by Sherryl Woods
OR
Touched By Fire by Catherine Spangler
09. National Dog Day (August 26): Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
Flashfire by Deborah Cooke
10. Reader's Choice:
Heart Secret by Robin D. Owens
OR
Catching Fireflies by Sherryl Woods
OR
All Summer Long by Susan Mallery
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Complete: 4/81. August: About That Night by Julie James - ✔ (Aug 3) 2★'s
2. Happy Birthday Brandi: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
3. Oklahoma: The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter - ✔ (Aug 5) 3.5★'s
4. US Coast Guard:
5. Romance Awareness: The Chief by Monica McCarty - ✔ (Aug 4) 5★'s
6. Senior Citizen: Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole
7. National Dog Day: Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis
8. Reader's Choice:Blood Eternal by Marie Treanor - ✔ (Aug 1) 4★'s
August Monthly Challenge
3/10
1. “A" is for August : AIDEN'S BAYOU by Kimberley Reeves
2. Happy Birthday Julie (Mom2lnb)! : Don't Tell by Karen Rose
3. Geography : Bound, Branded, & Brazen by Jaci Burton
5. Sister’s Day & Friendship Day - 5th August : Double Trouble by Claire Cross
7.National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day - 16th August: The Life and Death of Bayou Billy by C L Bevill
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – 21st August : Her Vampire Husband by Michelle Hauf
9. National Dog Day – 26th August : The Calling by Lily Graison
8/10 Completed2. Happy Birthday Daisiemae!: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
RRRC August Monthly Challenge8/1 > 8/31/12
3/5-6 read
1. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
3. Geography: Jaci Burton Riding Temptation
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
2/ 81. “A" is for August:
2. Happy Birthday :
3. Geography:Oklahoma: Marked By P.C Cast.... Finished 8/5/12 ****
4. US Coast Guard Day:Life of Pi Martel
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day: Snowflower and secret fan by
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day: Winter Lodge by Susan Wiggs
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day: Cinderella deal by Jennifer Crusie----- Finished 8/2/12 ***
8. Senior Citizen’s Day: First drop of Crimpson by Jennifer Frost
9. National Dog Day: Shiver by Maggie stiefvater
10. Reader's Choice: Outlander
I have finished 35. Siblings or Best Friend Hooper, Kay Haven
6. Romance Gerritsen, Tess Gravity
10. Ur Choice Saul, John Midnight Voices
6/101. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
All Summer Long - Susan Mallery (HQN - Aug 2012) 08/02/20122. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC August Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
The Other Soldier - Kathy Altman (HS #1790 - July 2012) (army) 08/07/20125. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
Colton Destiny - Justine Davis (HRS #1720 - Sept 2012) (missing sister) 08/02/20126. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
Believe It or Not - Tawna Fenske (Sourcebooks - Mar 2012) (funny) 08/04/20128. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count), or a book where a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline.
Kansas City Cowboy - Julie Miller (HI #1367 - Aug 2012) (hero is 45) 08/06/20129. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
The Company You Keep - Tracy Kelleher (HS #1792 - July 2012) (dog) 08/05/201210. Reader's Choice:
My reviews can be found here Susan's 2012 Reading List as well as on my goodreads page
August Monthly Challenge
4/10
2. Happy Birthday Julie (Mom2lnb)! : Don't Tell by Karen Rose
3. Geography : Bound, Branded, & Brazen by Jaci Burton
5. Sister’s Day & Friendship Day - 5th August : Double Trouble by Claire Cross
7.National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day - 16th August: The Life and Death of Bayou Billy by C L Bevill
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – 21st August : Her Vampire Husband by Michelle Hauf
9. National Dog Day – 26th August : The Calling by Lily Graison
RRRC August 2012 Monthly Reading ChallengeRead: 1/5?
1. A is for August: Master of Shadows by Angela Knight
2. Happy Birthday Enni!: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
3. Geography - Oklahoma: Stormwalker by Allyson James
4. U.S. Coast Guard Day: Sea Lord by Virginia Kantra
5. Sister's/Friendship Day: What a Dragon Should Know by G.A. Aiken
6. Romance Awareness Month: Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb
7. National Smile Week: Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
8. Senior Citizens Day: Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness
10. Reader's Choice:The Raven Boys by Maggic Stiefvater
RRRC August Monthly Challenge 20123/9 Completed
1. “A" is for August: Ilona Andrews - Gunmetal Magic 2/8/12 ★★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Shannon!: Fury
3. Oklahoma: Over My Dead Body
4. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Now or Never
5. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Flat-Out Sexy
6. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16:Welcome to Temptation
7. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Undead and Unworthy
8. National Dog Day – August 26: Beauty Dates the Beast 8/8/12 ★★★★
9. Reader's Choice:Fired Up 4/8/12 ★★★★★
August 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge1/5 Completed
1. 'A'ugust Comanche Moon Catherine Anderson
2. [image error] Kelly! Dreaming of You Lisa Kleypas 8/7
3. Oklahoma Comanche Heart Catherine Anderson
6. Romance Indigo Blue Catherine Anderson
10. Choice Comanche Magic Catherine Anderson
List subject to my whims.
August Monthly Challenge4/10 Completed
1. “A" is for August: Again the Magic
2. Happy Birthday KellyJo!: Bloodfever
✔3. Geography: Iron Kissed 8/7/12
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Don't Let Go
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Happily Never After
✔6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: If You Deceive 8/7/12
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: At Last
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Serpent's Kiss
✔9. National Dog Day – August 26: Soulless 8/3/12
✔10. Reader's Choice: Reckoning 8/3/12
Read:
So far, I have only tackled #8. Senior Citizens Day. Completed August 7th.Prowl by Amber Garza
August Monthly Challenge
5/10
2. Happy Birthday Julie (Mom2lnb)! : Don't Tell by Karen Rose
5. Sister’s Day & Friendship Day - 5th August : Double Trouble by Claire Cross
7.National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day - 16th August: The Life and Death of Bayou Billy by C L Bevill
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – 21st August : Her Vampire Husband by Michelle Hauf
9. National Dog Day – 26th August : The Calling by Lily Graison
9/10 Completed5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
August Monthly Challenge
6/10
2. Happy Birthday Julie (Mom2lnb)! : Don't Tell by Karen Rose
5. Sister’s Day & Friendship Day - 5th August : Double Trouble by Claire Cross
7.National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day - 16th August: The Life and Death of Bayou Billy by C L Bevill
9. National Dog Day – 26th August : The Calling by Lily Graison
10/10 Completed
AUGUST 2012 READING CHALLENGE
3 out of 10
✔ 1.“A" is for August: While It Lasts by Abbi Glines [8/3/2012] ****
2. Happy Birthday Me!: Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout
3. Geography: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
4. US Coast Guard Day: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
✔ 5.Sister’s Day and Friendship Day: Spark by Brigid Kremmer [8/7/2012] ****
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
✔ 9.National Dog Day: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh [8/7/2012 ****
10. Reader's Choice:
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3 out of 10
✔ 1.
2. Happy Birthday Me!: Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout
3. Geography: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
4. US Coast Guard Day: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
✔ 5.
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
✔ 9.
10. Reader's Choice:
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READ: 5/10 ✔1. “A" is for August: Ascension - Sable Grace 8/4
2. Happy Birthday BrandiTheBookWorm!: Retribution - Sherrilyn Kenyon
3. Geography:Oklahoma:
4. US Coast Guard Day: The Hungry Ocean: A Swordboat Captain's Journey - Linda Greenlaw (set in the ocean)
✔5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day: The Demon's Lexicon - Sarah Rees Breenan (two brothers for main characters) 8/2
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day: The Devil Who Tamed Her Johanna Lindsey
✔7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day: Welcome to Temptation - Jennifer Crusie 8/7
8. Senior Citizen’s Day:
✔9. National Dog Day: Kiss the Dead - Laurell K. Hamilton 8/8
✔10. Reader's Choice: Host - Faith Hunter 8/8
Katharina wrote: "H-i-n-a!"Thanks Katharina! I love the cheerleaders!
Once again Hina, you amaze me! Congrats!
Hina!WOW! How did you read all 10 books in LESS THAN 10 DAYS!???
Yes! I'm in! I love it when the challenge goes up early.2012 August Monthly Challenge
3/10 Completed
01. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours.
Happy Birthday: BranditheBookWorm!!! (August 7)
Sunrise Point by Robyn Carr
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
04. US Coast Guard Day (August 4): Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis
05. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day (August 5): Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
06. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day (August 9): Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
Fired Up by Jayne Ann Krentz
07. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
08. Senior Citizen’s Day (August 21): Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count), or a book where a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline.
A Chesapeake Shores Christmas by Sherryl Woods
OR
Touched By Fire by Catherine Spangler
09. National Dog Day (August 26): Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
Flashfire by Deborah Cooke
10. Reader's Choice:
All Summer Long by Susan Mallery
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completed: 3/31. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. - Always the Baker, Never the Bride: An Emma Rae Creation *08/2/12
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically: Kristine - It had to be You. Susan Elizabeth Phillips
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…). Four Seasons of Romance * 8/8
10. Readers Choice: Wildflower Hill
Wildflower Hill - 8/4
August Monthly Challenge
7/10
2. Happy Birthday Julie (Mom2lnb)! : Don't Tell by Karen Rose
5. Sister’s Day & Friendship Day - 5th August : Double Trouble by Claire Cross
7.National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day - 16th August: The Life and Death of Bayou Billy by C L Bevill
Hina wrote: "10/10 Completed1. “A" is for August: The Dragon Who Loved Me by G.A. Aiken. Completed 8/5/12 **** (4 Stars)
2. Happy Birthday Daisiemae!: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare. Completed 8/8/12 ****..."
Congrats Hina!
A Kiss for Luck was cute, right? I love a sweet, sexy friends-to-lovers story :)
Thanks Karen!Thanks Pam! I read at every available chance, commuting from and to work and if I have time during work and then at home. Usually depending on my schedule of classes I am taking, but all of my summer classes except one finished already.
Congrats Kris!!
Thanks Sandra!
Thanks Fran for the Congrats and the recommendation on the book. I love friends to lovers story as well.
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1. “A" is for August: Rock Chick by Ashley, Kristen
8/3/2012 FINISHED
2. Happy Birthday!:Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley
3. Geography:Storm Riders by Crymsyn Hart
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4:Rogue Wave by Christie Anderson
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5:Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
8/4/2012 FINISHED
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9:Flat-Out Love by Jessica Park
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21:Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian
9. National Dog Day – August 26:Stray by Rachel Vincent
10. Readers Choice: Gunmetal Magicby Ilona Andrews
8/1/2012 FINISHED