2012 August Monthly Reading Challenge - Participants Thread

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats Sassafrass, Gisbelle, and Laurie!

[AndaM]

7/10

1. “A" is for August: On the Edge (The Edge #1) by Ilona Andrews 08/01/12

2. Happy Birthday!: Angela : Jewel of Atlantis (Atlantis #2) by Gena Showalter 08/08/12

3. Geography: Oklahoma:

4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4:

5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: The Dark Highlander (Highlander #5) by Karen Marie Moning 08/07/12

6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Eternal Kiss (Mark of the Vampire #2) by Laura Wright 08/04/12

7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16:

8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: The Immortal Highlander (Highlander #6) by Karen Marie Moning 08/09/12

9. National Dog Day – August 26: The Wallflower (Halle Pumas #1) by Dana Marie Bell 08/14/12

10. Reader's Choice: Unholy Magic- (Downside Ghosts #2) by Stacia Kane 08/11/12

[Katie]

5/10 read


1. A is for August - All She Wrote - 8/14
2. Happy Birthday, KellyJo! - Cowgirls Don't Cry
3. Geography - Dark Desire
4. US Coast Guard Day - Shining in the Sun - 8/13
5. Sister's Day and Friendship Day - The Luckiest - 8/15
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover's Day - Clay's Challenge - 8/3
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day - The Dragon Who Loved Me
8. Senior Citizen's Day - Reclamation
9. National Dog Day - Feral
10. Reader's Choice - Seconds - 8/13

[Katharina]

Fran, Sassafrass, Gisbelle and Laurie!

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Congrats to those that have finished. I think I have 1 more to read to make it all 10. Not sure what I'll use for that one (its the Reader's Choice, so tooo many choices...)

[Bookchaser]

Yes! I'm in! I love it when the challenge goes up early.


2012 August Monthly Challenge

7/10 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 08/08/12
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.
Morning Comes Softly by Debbie Macomber 08/04/12
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 08/13/12
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.
The Perfect Kiss by Anne Gracie 08/07/12
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.
Divorced, Desperate and Delicious by Christie Craig 08/14/12
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 08/11/12
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 08/09/12


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[AndaM]

8/10

1. “A" is for August: On the Edge (The Edge #1) by Ilona Andrews 08/01/12

2. Happy Birthday!: Angela : Jewel of Atlantis (Atlantis #2) by Gena Showalter 08/08/12

3. Geography: Oklahoma:

4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Dangerous Games (Tempting SEALs #2) by Lora Leigh 08/15/12

5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: The Dark Highlander (Highlander #5) by Karen Marie Moning 08/07/12

6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Eternal Kiss (Mark of the Vampire #2) by Laura Wright 08/04/12

7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16:

8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: The Immortal Highlander (Highlander #6) by Karen Marie Moning 08/09/12

9. National Dog Day – August 26: The Wallflower (Halle Pumas #1) by Dana Marie Bell 08/14/12

10. Reader's Choice: Unholy Magic- (Downside Ghosts #2) by Stacia Kane 08/11/12

[Lekshmy]

4/8

1.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 Lisa see... ***** 8/10/12
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----Finished 8/14/12 ****
9. National Dog Day: Shiver by Maggie stiefvater
10. Reader's Choice: Outlander

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

5/6


1. “A" is for August: Die for Me, Amy Plum 8/12/12 ★★★

2. Happy Birthday!: Darien- Lethal Rider, Larissa Ione 8/15/12 ★★★★★

5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: The Demon You Know, Christine Warren 8/6/12 ★★★★★

8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21:The Lady is a Vamp, Lynsay Sands 8/2/12 ★★★★★

9. National Dog Day – August 26: The Mane Event, Shelly Laurenston 8/7/12 ★★★★

[Ashley]

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'. THE LITTLE SPARROWS BY AL LACY

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. 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. NIGHT ROAD BY KRISTIN HANNAH

6. 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.

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. PROWL BY AMBER GARZA

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: CATCHING FIRE BY NADINE COLLINS

4/10 DONE SO FAR! YAY!

[Bookchaser]

Yes! I'm in! I love it when the challenge goes up early.


2012 August Monthly Challenge

8/10 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 08/08/12
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.
Morning Comes Softly by Debbie Macomber 08/04/12
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 08/13/12
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.
The Perfect Kiss by Anne Gracie 08/07/12
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 08/15/12
07. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
Divorced, Desperate and Delicious by Christie Craig 08/14/12
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 08/11/12
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 08/09/12


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[~Leslie~]

Yay, Dawn! I see you loved Lethal Rider!!

[Susan]

7/10



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'.
All Summer Long - Susan Mallery (HQN - Aug 2012) 08/02/2012

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. 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) 08/07/2012

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.
Colton Destiny - Justine Davis (HRS #1720 - Sept 2012) (missing sister) 08/02/2012

6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
Addicted to Love - Lori Wilde (Forever - Oct 2008) 08/15/2012

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) 08/04/2012

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.
Kansas City Cowboy - Julie Miller (HI #1367 - Aug 2012) (hero is 45) 08/06/2012

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.
The Company You Keep - Tracy Kelleher (HS #1792 - July 2012) (dog) 08/05/2012

10. Reader's Choice:


My reviews can be found here Susan's 2012 Reading List as well as on my goodreads page

[Dragana]

Two more to go....

2012 August Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: 01.08.2012. - 31.08.2012.
Books read: 8/10

✓ “A" is for August: Questing Beast ★★★ 10/8
Read a book whose author's last name starts with 'A' (Ilona Andrews).

Happy Birthday Daisiemae! Tall, Dark & Hungry
Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours.

Geography: Ready Player One
Read a book whose setting is from Oklahoma.

✓ US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Fire ★★★★★ 12/8
Read a book in which at least one main character is in the military.

✓ Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Moon Awakening ★★★ 10/8
Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.

✓ Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Lord of Fire ★★★ 3/8
Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).

✓ National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf ★★★★ 2/8
Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.

✓ Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: The Forgotten Garden ★★★★ 13/8
Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years oldand a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline.

✓ National Dog Day – August 26: Caressed By Ice ★★★★ 8/8
Read a book about shapeshifters.

✓ Reader's Choice: Bitterblue ★★★★ 15/8

[Katie]

6/10 read


1. A is for August - All She Wrote - 8/14
2. Happy Birthday, KellyJo! - Cowgirls Don't Cry
3. Geography - Dark Desire
4. US Coast Guard Day - Shining in the Sun - 8/13
5. Sister's Day and Friendship Day - The Luckiest - 8/15
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover's Day - Clay's Challenge - 8/3
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day - The Dragon Who Loved Me
8. Senior Citizen's Day - Reclamation - 8/15
9. National Dog Day - Feral
10. Reader's Choice - Seconds - 8/13

[Lauren]

Complete: 7/8

1. 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. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione - ✔ (Aug 11) 4★'s
5. Romance Awareness: The Chief by Monica McCarty - ✔ (Aug 4) 5★'s
6. Senior Citizen: Blood Eternal by Marie Treanor - ✔ (Aug 1) 4★'s
7. National Dog Day: Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis - ✔ (Aug 10) 4★'s
8. Reader's Choice:Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen - ✔ (Aug 9) 3.5★'s

[Erin]

RRRC August 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge

Read: 3/5

1. A is for August: Master of Shadows by Angela Knight
7. National Smile Week: Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost 8/11/12
8. Senior Citizens Day: Cravings by Laurell K. Hamilton 8/9/12
9. National Dog Day: Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews 8/6/12
10. Reader's Choice:The Raven Boys by Maggic Stiefvater

[Judithe]

Was too busy at the beginning of the month to sign up...but finally getting posted!

RRRC August Monthly Challenge
6/8 Read



1. “A" is for August: Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken
✔2. Happy Birthday, Jeanne!: Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews 8/16/12
3. Geography: Blood Cross by Faith Hunter
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: PASS
✔5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione 8/8/12
✔6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Play of Passion by Nalini Singh 8/3/12
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: PASS
✔8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr 8/12/12
✔9. National Dog Day – August 26: Blood Drive by Jeanne Stein 8/14/12
✔10. Reader's Choice: Grave Witch by Kalayna Price 8/12/12




Blood Cross

[Sandra]

Hooray, Laurie!

[Ty]

8/10

1. “A" is for August: Arthur, Keri - Full Moon Rising 8/16
2. Happy Birthday, Tina!: First Grave on the Right - Darynda Jones 8/4
3. Geography: Silver Borne - Patricia Briggs 8/9
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: The Mane Event - Shelly Laurenston 8/7
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day: Rock Chick Renegade - Kristen Ashley
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day: Mine Till Midnight - Lisa Kleypas 8/10
7. National Smile Week – August 16: Gunmetal Magic - Ilona Andrews 8/2
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Second Grave on the Left - Darynda Jones 8/5
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Branded by Fire - Nalini Singh 9/13
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

Done:

[Valorie]

Congrats to all the finishers so far!

6/10 Done

1. August: Arthur, Keri - Darkness Unbound
2. Happy B-Day Valerie!:Pick Your Poison by Leann Sweeney
3. Oklahoma: I'm the Vampire, That's Why by Michele Bardsley 8/7 ★★★★
4. Coast Guard: Whisper No Lies by Cindy Gerard 8/9 ★★★★
5. Sister's Day: Demon Mistress by Yasmine Galenorn 8/15 ★★★
6. Romance Month: Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
7. Smile Week: You Dropped a Blonde on Me by Dakota Cassidy 8/5 ★★★
8. Senior Citizen: Golden Vampire by Linda Thomas Sundstrom
9. Dog Day: Sea Lord by Virginia Kantra 8/11 ★★★★
10. My Choice: Overseas by Beatriz Williams 8/3 ★★★★★

[Katie]

8/10 read


1. A is for August - All She Wrote - 8/14
2. Happy Birthday, KellyJo! - Cowgirls Don't Cry - 8/16
3. Geography - Dark Desire - 8/17
4. US Coast Guard Day - Shining in the Sun - 8/13
5. Sister's Day and Friendship Day - The Luckiest - 8/15
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover's Day - Clay's Challenge - 8/3
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day - The Dragon Who Loved Me
8. Senior Citizen's Day - Reclamation - 8/15
9. National Dog Day - Feral
10. Reader's Choice - Seconds - 8/13

[Skandia]

August Monthly Challenge

4/5

1. “A" is for August: Angelfall by Susan Ee 8/15/12
2. 2. Happy Birthday! Sarah (24Aug): Fifty Shades of Grey by EL James
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: The Gamble by Kristen Ashley 8/13/12
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 8/3/12
10. Reader's Choice: Mary, Bloody Mary by Carolyn Meyer 8/4/12

[Carrie]

6/x

1. “A" is for August: Something Wicked This Way Comes, Part One (The Incubus Diaries) by Amileigh d'lecoire (Aug 13th)
2. Happy Birthday Crystal!: Married by Mistake (Aug 12th)
3. Geography: Untamed(House of Night #4) by P.C Cast (Aug 16th)
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Drowning Mermaids (Aug 10th)
9. National Dog Day – August 26: The Geek Job (Aug 11th)
10. Reader's Choice: Outlander (Aug. 6th)

[Barbara ★]

READ: 8/10

✔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) 8/13
✔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: Sold to a Laird - Karen Ranney 8/11
✔7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day: Welcome to Temptation - Jennifer Crusie 8/7
✔8. Senior Citizen’s Day:Blind Sight - Terri Persons (grandparent of the kidnapped child play important role) 8/11
✔9. National Dog Day: Kiss the Dead - Laurell K. Hamilton 8/8
✔10. Reader's Choice: Host - Faith Hunter 8/8

[Ann aka Iftcan]

ALL DONE

10/10


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: Over my Dead Body by Michele Bardsley

4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4 Wolf Line by Vivian Arend

5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5 Driving Mr. Dead Molly Harper

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: Don’t Talk Back to Your Vampire by Michele Bardsley

8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Wait til Your Vampire Gets Home by Michele Bardsley

9. National Dog Day – August 26: Wolf Signs by Vivian Arend

10. Reader's Choice: Love Mercy by Earlene Fowler

[Lekshmy]

7/8

1.A" is for August: Heist Society by Ally Carter ... Finished 8/16/12***
2. Happy Birthday :
3. Geography:Oklahoma: Marked By P.C Cast.... Finished 8/5/12 ****
4. US Coast Guard Day:Life of Pi Martel. ....finished 8/31/12 ****
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day: Snowflower and secret fan by Lisa see... ***** 8/10/12
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----Finished 8/14/12 ****
9. National Dog Day: Shiver by Maggie stiefvater .... Finished 8/30/12 *****
10. Reader's Choice: Outlander(less)

[Anna's Herding Cats]

9 out of 10 read :) Number 3 is giving me trouble. Darn Oklahoma!

1. “A" is for August: Hell on Wheels by Julie Ann Walker [8/11]
2. Happy Birthday! Jeanne: Reckoningby Jeaniene Frost [8/11]
4. US Coast Guard Day: Until There Was You by Jessica Scott [8/5]
5. Sister’s Day:Echoes at Dawn by Maya Banks [8/3]
6. Romance Awareness Month: An Outlaw's Christmas by Linda Lael Miller [8/13]
7. National Smile Week-makes you smile:Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis [8/1]
8. Senior Citizen’s Day: Seduced by Blood by Laurie London [8/16]
9. National Dog Day (shifters):Mate Claimed by Jennifer Ashley [8/17]
10. Reader's Choice:Mark of the Witch by Maggie Shayne [8/8]

[Carrie]

Congrats Ann aka Iftcan

[AndaM]

DONE!
Monthly Challenges > 2012 August Monthly Reading Challenge - Participants Thread
10/10

1. “A" is for August: On the Edge (The Edge #1) by Ilona Andrews 08/01/12

2. Happy Birthday!: Angela : Jewel of Atlantis (Atlantis #2) by Gena Showalter 08/08/12

3. Geography: Oklahoma: Awakened (House of Night #8) by P.C. Cast 08/25/12

4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Dangerous Games (Tempting SEALs #2) by Lora Leigh 08/15/12

5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: The Dark Highlander (Highlander #5) by Karen Marie Moning 08/07/12

6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Eternal Kiss (Mark of the Vampire #2) by Laura Wright 08/04/12

7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Tall, Dark & Hungry (Argeneau #4) by Lynsay Sands 08/18/12

8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: The Immortal Highlander (Highlander #6) by Karen Marie Moning 08/09/12

9. National Dog Day – August 26: The Wallflower (Halle Pumas #1) by Dana Marie Bell 08/14/12

10. Reader's Choice: Unholy Magic- (Downside Ghosts #2) by Stacia Kane 08/11/12

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Yay, Ann aka Iftcan!

[Susan]

8/10



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'.
All Summer Long - Susan Mallery (HQN - Aug 2012) 08/02/2012

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. 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) 08/07/2012

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.
Colton Destiny - Justine Davis (HRS #1720 - Sept 2012) (missing sister) 08/02/2012

6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
Addicted to Love - Lori Wilde (Forever - Oct 2008) 08/15/2012

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) 08/04/2012

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.
Kansas City Cowboy - Julie Miller (HI #1367 - Aug 2012) (hero is 45) 08/06/2012

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.
The Company You Keep - Tracy Kelleher (HS #1792 - July 2012) (dog) 08/05/2012

10. Reader's Choice:
One Hot Cowboy Wedding - Carolyn Brown (Sourcebooks - April 2012) 08/18/2012


My reviews can be found here Susan's 2012 Reading List as well as on my goodreads page

[Ty]

Done!

10/10

1. “A" is for August: Ashley, Kristen - Until the Sun Falls from the Sky 8/18
2. Happy Birthday, Tina!: First Grave on the Right - Darynda Jones 8/4
3. Geography: Silver Borne - Patricia Briggs 8/9
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: The Mane Event - Shelly Laurenston 8/7
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day: Full Moon Rising - Keri Arthur 8/16
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day: Mine Till Midnight - Lisa Kleypas 8/10
7. National Smile Week – August 16: Gunmetal Magic - Ilona Andrews 8/2
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Second Grave on the Left - Darynda Jones 8/5
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Branded by Fire - Nalini Singh 8/13
10. Reader's Choice: Club Shadowlands - Cherise Sinclair 8/16

Done:

[Carrie]

7/x

1. “A" is for August: Something Wicked This Way Comes, Part One by Amileigh d'lecoire (Aug 13th)
2. Happy Birthday Crystal!: Married by Mistake (Aug 12th)
3. Geography: Untamed by P.C Cast (Aug 16th)
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Drowning Mermaids (Aug 10th)
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Once a Cowboy(Aug 18th)
9. National Dog Day – August 26: The Geek Job (Aug 11th)
10. Reader's Choice: Outlander (Aug. 6th)

[Katharina]

Ann and Ty!

[Katie]

9/10 read


1. A is for August - All She Wrote - 8/14
2. Happy Birthday, KellyJo! - Cowgirls Don't Cry - 8/16
3. Geography - Dark Desire - 8/17
4. US Coast Guard Day - Shining in the Sun - 8/13
5. Sister's Day and Friendship Day - The Luckiest - 8/15
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover's Day - Clay's Challenge - 8/3
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day - The Dragon Who Loved Me - 8/19
8. Senior Citizen's Day - Reclamation - 8/15
9. National Dog Day - Feral
10. Reader's Choice - Seconds - 8/13

[Lauren]

Done!
Complete: 8/8
1. August: About That Night by Julie James - ✔ (Aug 3) 2★'s
2. Happy Birthday Brandi: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh - ✔ (Aug 19) 4★'s
3. Oklahoma: The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter - ✔ (Aug 5) 3.5★'s
4. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione - ✔ (Aug 11) 4★'s
5. Romance Awareness: The Chief by Monica McCarty - ✔ (Aug 4) 5★'s
6. Senior Citizen: Blood Eternal by Marie Treanor - ✔ (Aug 1) 4★'s
7. National Dog Day: Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis - ✔ (Aug 10) 4★'s
8. Reader's Choice:Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen - ✔ (Aug 9) 3.5★'s

[Ceej]

August 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge

5/9

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 8/13
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Riding the Night 8/8
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Nobody But You: A Grayson Friends Novel 8/5
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Upon the Midnight Clear 8/3
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Ecstasy Untamed
10. Reader's Choice: Devil May Cry 8/2

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats, Ty and Lauren!

[Bookchaser]

Yes! I'm in! I love it when the challenge goes up early.


2012 August Monthly Challenge

9/10 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 08/08/12
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.
Morning Comes Softly by Debbie Macomber 08/04/12
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 08/13/12
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.
The Perfect Kiss by Anne Gracie 08/07/12
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 08/15/12
07. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
Divorced, Desperate and Delicious by Christie Craig 08/14/12
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 08/11/12
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 08/19/12
10. Reader's Choice:
All Summer Long by Susan Mallery 08/09/12


XXXXXX

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Congrats to all who have finished this months challenge. Its getting to the "hard to find time to read" part of the year for me. So don't know how future challenges will go. I might only be reading 1 or 2 of the categories. We'll see.

[Ty]

thanks! and grats to everyone!

[Jojo]

August Monthly Challenge
8/10

1. “A" is for August : AIDEN'S BAYOU by Kimberley Reeves - 07/08/12 ★ ★ ★
2. Happy Birthday Julie (Mom2lnb)! : Don't Tell by Karen Rose
3. Geography : Bound, Branded, & Brazen by Jaci Burton - 08/08/12 ★ ★ ★ ★
4.US Coast Guard Day – 4th August : Shoot to Thrill by Nina Bruhns - 05/08/12 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
5. Sister’s Day & Friendship Day - 5th August : Double Trouble by Claire Cross - 19/08/12 ★ ★
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – 9th August : Along Came A Duke by Elizabeth Boyle - 03/08/12 ★ ★ ★ ★
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 - 08/08/12 ★ ★
9. National Dog Day – 26th August : The Calling by Lily Graison - 09/08/12 ★ ★ ★ ★
10. Reader's Choice : The Evil Inside by Heather Graham - 06/08/12 ★ ★ ★

[Sandra]

RRRC August Monthly Challenge 2012
5/9 Completed

1. “A" is for August: Ilona Andrews - Gunmetal Magic 2/8/12 ★★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Shannon!: Fury
3. Oklahoma: Over My Dead Body 20/8/12 ★★★★
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 19/8/12 ★★★
8. National Dog Day – August 26: Beauty Dates the Beast 8/8/12 ★★★★
9. Reader's Choice:Fired Up 4/8/12 ★★★★★

[Sandra]

Hooray, Ann, Ty & Lauren!!!

[Katharina]

Lauren!

[Katie]

10/10 read - Done!!


1. A is for August - All She Wrote - 8/14
2. Happy Birthday, KellyJo! - Cowgirls Don't Cry - 8/16
3. Geography - Dark Desire - 8/17
4. US Coast Guard Day - Shining in the Sun - 8/13
5. Sister's Day and Friendship Day - The Luckiest - 8/15
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover's Day - Clay's Challenge - 8/3
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day - The Dragon Who Loved Me - 8/19
8. Senior Citizen's Day - Reclamation - 8/15
9. National Dog Day - Feral - 8/20
10. Reader's Choice - Seconds - 8/13

[Sandra]

Hooray, Katie!

[Sandra]

RRRC August Monthly Challenge 2012
6/9 Completed

1. “A" is for August: Ilona Andrews - Gunmetal Magic 2/8/12 ★★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Shannon!: Fury 20/8/12 ★★★★
3. Oklahoma: Over My Dead Body 20/8/12 ★★★★
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 19/8/12 ★★★
8. National Dog Day – August 26: Beauty Dates the Beast 8/8/12 ★★★★
9. Reader's Choice:Fired Up 4/8/12 ★★★★★

[Kerstin]

RRRC August Monthly Challenge
3/3 Completed

1. “A" is for August: Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews 5/8/12 ★★★★★
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Angels' Flight by Nalini Singh 18/8/12 ★★★★
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Better Off Undead by D.D. Barant 10/8/12 ★★★