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August 2012 Challenge
Leslie 6/6 - Done!
Lisa Kay 6/6 - Done!
Susan 6/6 - Done!
Joann 6/6 - Done!
Elishia 6/6 - Done!
CaroB 6/6 - Done!
Shosho 7/6 - Done!
Jenny 6/6 - Done!
Gisela 6/6 - Done!
Robin 6/6 - Done!
Lauren 6/6 - Done!
Christine 6/6 - Done!
Laura 1/6
Kyra 6/6 - Done!
Bookcrazy 6/6 - Done! (Chunkster @ 700 pgs counts as 2!)
Susanne 6/6 - Done!
Lara 6/6 - Done!
Jenn 6/6 - Done!
Midu 11/6 - Done!?
Cathy 6/6 - Done!
Jennifer 4/6
Dawn 8/6 - Done!
Jessi 6/6 - Done!
Adele 5/8
Jennie 1/6
Valorie 6/6 - Done!
Turtlecollector 6/6 - Done!
Thanks for finding this, Miss Susan. It was fun to do.August 31
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July 31
July 27
July 25
July 22nd
I'm in, just have to figure out what I'm going to read. Looks good!!Duration:8/1/12 - 8/31/12
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National Watermelon Day
A Fall of Water
Kiss and Make Up Day
Sweet Release
Peach Month
The Peach Keeper
It’s the eighth month!
Secrets in the Shadow(T.L. Haddix)
Free Choice #1:Witness in Death
Free Choice #2:One Foot in the Grave
I'm in, too. And "ditto" on figuring out what I'm going to read.
I'm in! Lots to choose from for August!
You all know I'm working on my list right now :)
i'm in.Duration: 1/8/12 - 31/8/12
6/6
August 3rd - National Watermelon Day
06/08/12
12/08/12
12/08/12August 10th - National S’mores day.
05/08/12
01/08/12Readers Choice:
Sweet Dreams 09/08/12
Joann wrote: "You all know I'm working on my list right now :)"LOL! You're in good company Joann!
Oh, and I'm in!~ RLFTCI: August Challenge ~
1-Aug-12 to 31-Aug-12
0/6 Complete
Milan, Courtney: Unclaimed
E: Explosive by Beth Kerry
Lady Julia, series: TBA
One Pink Rose by Julie Garwood
Nora Roberts: Endings and Beginning
Readers' Choice: Snowfall by Lainey Reese
Here's the beginning of my list...RLFtCI - August Challenge
5/6
white cover The Gathering Storm by Robin Bridges
8th book in a series Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
❂Peach Month The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen 8/27/12
❂Marshmallow Day Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 8/21/12 (cause I think Bones is a Marshmallow when it comes to Cat)
❂white and black cover At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost 8/1/12
❂reader's choice Silk Is For Seduction by Loretta Chase 8/3/12
❂reader's choice Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole 8/4/12
READ:
TO READ:
I'm in! I usually post as I go but I know I'll read this one!August Challenge 0/6
1. eighth book - Bonds of Justice
2. just because - Ravishing the Heiress
I'm in!!! Looks like a fun challenge. Will be back later and post some books ☺
~ August Challenge ~Duration: August 1st through August 31st
Books Read: 6/6
✔1.August 3rd - National Watermelon Day
Read something with a pink, green, or black cover.
1.
✔2. August 10th - National S’mores Day & the 30th is Toasted Marshmallow Day
Read a book with a white cover.
1.
✔3. August 14th - VJ Day
Read something set in the WWII era.
1.
✔4. August 27th - Just Because Day
Read a book just because you want to!
1.
✔5. Reader's Choice:
1.
2.
I'm in. Will post back with the ones I want to read.
Romance Lovers for the Challenge-Impaired August Challenge
Duration: 8/1/12 - 8/31/12
5/6
4. Eighth Month (starts with “H”): Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis (reading)
oooh, Leslie, we think alike! I was going to add
to my list for this month :)
Hyperlinks have been added, ladies. Please let me know if there are any errors. And, Good Luck!August 28th - Race Your Mouse Day
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Elishia wrote: "i'm in.Duration: 1/8/12 - 31/8/12
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August 3rd - National Watermelon Day
August 10th - National S’mores day.
August 26th - National ..."
I liked
and maybe I should read
too. Would be the perfect time ☺
This sounds easy I am going to give it a go!
I am having trouble making my list as there are so many good choices for this month LOL Why oh why must you all do this to me LOLOLOL ☺☺☺☺
Here is the list!1/6 Completed
1. Bespectacled Heroine (National Eye Exam Month)- Jude's Law
2. Green on the cover (National Watermelon Day)-The Perks of Being a Wallflower
3. Just Because Day- 11/22/63
4. Kiss and Make Up Day-The Lucky One
6. Reader's Choice-Archangel's Consort
This sounds like fun! Count me in! I'll pick out some books tonight. :)
CaroB wrote: "what's a closet marshmallow?"I wondered the same thing LOL
oh good, I thought it might have been an Americanism.
Jenny wrote: "I thought it meant something like the hero is all big and strong on the outside, but inside they are totally sweet and fluffy. LOL"Thats what I thought too, but I wasn't entirely sure.
Jenny wrote: "I thought it meant something like the hero is all big and strong on the outside, but inside they are totally sweet and fluffy. LOL"
This is how I took it. :)
This is how I took it. :)
Here's my list!
6/6 Completed
Eight Month (starts with "H") Handyman
Just Because Day Faith & Fidelity
National Watermelon Day Burning up Flint
Kiss and Make Up Day Worlds Apart
Reader's Choice More
Reader's Choice Colters' Woman
6/6 Completed
Susan (susayq) wrote: "oooh, Leslie, we think alike! I was going to add to my list for this month :)"I have never read any of her work and have been wanting to for awhile. And Susan, I knew we thought alike!!
August ChallengeComplete: 0/6
1. Kiss and Make Up Day: It Happened One Bite by Lydia Dare
2. National Dog Day: Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis
3. Just Because Day: About That Night by Julie James
4. It’s the eighth month! The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter
Reader's Choice #1: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
Reader's Choice #1: Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole
Jenny wrote: "I thought it meant something like the hero is all big and strong on the outside, but inside they are totally sweet and fluffy. LOL"You got it, Jenny!
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Okay, so I failed the July challenge miserably, only completing two of the books I set out to read. But what I love about this group is that you can always try again! So August is going to be the month that I actually complete a challenge!! Of course, I have no idea what I'm going to read! I'll get back to you...
So very true, Jennifer! Welcome to the challenge.
Okay, here goes...A. The Mercy Seat (Alvetta)
U. Untraceable
G. The Fault in Our Stars (green)
U. Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever(Reader's Choice, nothing to do with U here)
S. It's Not About Me (Sutton)
T. Easy (Tammara)
May not read them in that order, but there they are. Now come on, Jen!!! Finish a challenge!!!!!!
But finish The Divorce Club first since it's still July!
More "Howdies!" to you lovely ladies. Welcome. Hyperlinks have been added to Post #2, ya'll. Please let me know if there are any errors. I also added your names to the new Wordle in Post #3. August 30th - Toasted Marshmallow Day - Marshmallow Gun
Leslie wrote: "Susan (susayq) wrote: "oooh, Leslie, we think alike! I was going to add to my list for this month :)"I have never read any of her work and have been wanting to for aw..."
This was one of the BOM for July in another group I am in. I thought it was very well written and while perhaps not very original in plot, still very interesting and fun.
Jenny wrote: "I thought it meant something like the hero is all big and strong on the outside, but inside they are totally sweet and fluffy. LOL"Oh, in that case, I LOVE closet marshmallows! Though I prefer them gooey :-)
Robin wrote: "Elishia wrote: "i'm in.Duration: 1/8/12 - 31/8/12
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August 3rd - National Watermelon Day
August 10th - National S’mores day.
August ..."
They've been sitting on my shelf for a few years at least i'll actually get around to reading them now.
Jenny wrote: "@Kyra - I'll be interested to hear what you think of 
. I have it on my rather epic wish list. I also look forward to your thoughts on Hot Head. It wasn't a favori..."Same here I have it on my list as well. I know what you mean about hot head. I liked it but when I compare it to other books it does seem a bit of a silly storyline.
came highly recommended to me. Plus, it's supposed to have the best dirty talk around. Sold me!! ;) I think I might start with that one. 
I've had on my Kindle for forever, and kept passing it up. Hopefully, I enjoy it enough to at least stay interested. LOL I sounds like a good storyline, and (like both of you) I keep seeing people raving about it.
@Jenny - I'll let you know what I think. No sense wasting your money if it turns out to be a dud. :)
6/6 Complete
Same here.I only look at ratings from friends now because I've been put off by some low ratings then loved the books. Check your email :-)
LOL Got it, Elishia. I was so busy chatting, I didn't see the request come through. ;)
Kyra wrote: "LOL Got it, Elishia. I was so busy chatting, I didn't see the request come through. ;)"Oh no that bit was to Jenny, wasn't rushing you to respond lol.
Elishia wrote: "Oh no that bit was to Jenny, wasn't rushing you to respond lol."
Oooohhh...I bet I know what you sent! *sing song voice* ;)
Oooohhh...I bet I know what you sent! *sing song voice* ;)
I'm going to be good girl and read 6 of the free ebooks I keep piling up.Here we go :
0/6
August 3rd - National Watermelon Day :The Keeping
August 25th - Kiss and Make Up Day :Samson's Lovely Mortal
August 27th - Just Because Day:The Mating
Eighth month Starts with H :Hired by the Cowboy
Reader's Choice :Bonded
Reader's Choice :Masters at Arms
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~ August Challenge ~
Rules: Read six (6) books, choosing four (4) from the options below and two (2) as Reader’s Choice.
Duration: August 1st through August 31st
August 3rd - National Watermelon Day
Read something with a pink, green, or black cover. Or has a watermelon on the cover.
August 5th - Sisters Day
Read a book about sisters.
August 10th - National S’mores Day & the 30th is Toasted Marshmallow Day
Read something with a fire on the cover, has a white or black (for burnt) cover, or a hero who is a closet marshmallow.
August 14th - VJ Day
Read something set in the WWII era.
August 25th - Kiss and Make Up Day
Read a book with kissing taking place on the cover.
August 26th - National Dog Day
Read a book with a dog on the cover or where a dog plays a major/pivotal role in the story.
August 27th - Just Because Day
Read a book just because you want to!
August 28th - Race Your Mouse Day
Read a book with a mouse on the cover (live or computer). Or has a race take place within the storyline.
National Eye Exam Month
Read a book with a large eye on the cover. Or where the hero or heroine wears spectacles.
Peach Month
Read a book with a peach colored cover, a woman in a peach colored dress, or has a peach on the cover.
National Picnic Month
Read a book with a picnic basket on the cover.
It’s the eighth month!
Read the eighth book in a series. Or read a book that starts with “H” - the eighth letter of the alphabet.
Or Spell-It-Out
Using book titles, series title, authors’ first or last names, pick and spell a word, at least four letters long, that reminds you of August. You may ignore the definite and indefinite articles (a, an, the, etc.), if you wish.
EXAMPLE
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K. - Kenner, Julie = The Spy Who Loves Me
I. - In Death, #8 Conspiracy in Death, by J.D. Robb
S. - Stephanie Perkins = Anna and the French Kiss
S. - Stardust of Yesterday, by Lynn Kurland
Reader's Choice: Bonds of Justice, by Nalini Singh
Reader's Choice: H Is for Homicide, by Sue Grafton
Don’t forget to add your books to the RLftCI group 2,012 in 2012 Book Count Challenge.
More info here . If you're already a part of this group challenge, don’t forget to tag these with the appropriate bookshelf!