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message 1: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited Jul 23, 2012 09:49AM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Over in a Flash - hopefully will be a reoccurring challenge.

I stole this idea (with permission) from the SOS: Serious Overload of Series group.

Over in a Flash ~ Cover Hunt & Theme Challenge ~

Duration: August 1st through August 31st.

Rules: Read 2 books with the following items found on their covers; choose 2 of the 3 options below. Be sure to post your book covers, dates read, and star ratings. If you want, you can do this at the end of the month after you reviewed your covers. Feel free to do all three if you want.

Member Choosing: Brandilyn has been a GoodReads member since November 2011, but is one of our newest members as she just joined Happily Ever After Café this July. Her avatar shows her two youngest, Logan and Emery. There are no major holidays in August; however, she came up with some fun things to celebrate. **whispers: “Plus, it is her birthday!”**

COLOR: Green
HOLIDAY: Back to School (All Month) - Read a book that stars a school age (college, high school) hero/heroine, Hawaii Becomes a State (August 21, 1959) - Read something that takes place in Hawaii (for help with this state, go here or here) or another Tropical/Beach location. Or Indy Speedway hosts it's first race (August 19, 1909) - Read a Book that features a Auto Racer, Fast cars, or people that like to turn in circles over and over. The A-Bomb is Dropped on Hiroshima (August 6, 1948) - Read a Book that takes place during a War or features a Military Hero/Heroine, or does NOT have a HEA.
ITEM: Peridot (August Birthstone), Onyx (August Secondary Birthstone), Lion or Virgin (Astrological Signs), Gladiolus or Poppy (Birth Flower), eight, watermelon, chocolate, marshmallow, cake, candles, pens/pencils, notebooks, jewelry, lighthouse, volcano, waffle, airplane. Words: birthday, school, class, gold, dream.

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message 2: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited Aug 23, 2012 09:44AM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Blinkie Text Generator at TextSpace.net


AnneOK 0/2
Christine 2/2 - Done!
Brandilyn 3/3 - Done!
Melissa - MO 3/3 - Done!
Melissa - PA 1/2
Robin 3/3 - Done!
Trish 2/2 - Done!
BJ Rose 2/2 - Done!
Sherin 1/2
Lisa Kay 2/2 - Done!
Dawn 3/3 - Done!










message 3: by Anne OK (new)

Anne OK (anne-ok) | 114 comments Count me in BUT I've still got my last book for July to finish. I'll be baaaack after I choose my choices for August!


message 4: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited Jul 23, 2012 10:11AM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Great, Anne! BTW, I added some links for help in finding settings in Hawaii. ☺


Poppy (August Birth Flower)
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message 5: by Christine (Cagnes) (last edited Aug 11, 2012 08:16AM) (new)

Christine (Cagnes) (cagnes) | 160 comments I'm in!

HEAC - Over in a Flash for August ~ Cover Hunt & Theme Challenge
Duration: August 1st through August 31st

1/2


COLOR: Green - Breathe (Colorado Mountain, #4) by Kristen Ashley by Kristen Ashley (8/7)

Words: dream - Dream Lake (Friday Harbor, #3) by Lisa Kleypas by Lisa Kleypas (reading)


message 6: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited Jul 23, 2012 10:16AM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Great, Christine! Oh, that is right, Breathe (Colorado Mountain, #4) by Kristen Ashley comes out soon and would be perfect for this one. LOL! BTW, I added you to Participants' Post #2.

Lion {Astrological Sign)
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Christine (Cagnes) (cagnes) | 160 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "Great, Christine! Oh, that is right, Breathe by Sloan Parker comes out soon and would be perfect for this one. LOL! BTW, I added you to Participants' Post #2.

Lion {Astrological Sign)
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I believe it's coming out this week, so I'll have to try to hold out till at least Ausust 1st, lol!

Wow, gorgeous lion!


Christine (Cagnes) (cagnes) | 160 comments What's the deal with the changing covers? I've noticed that happening several time this week. :(


message 9: by Brandilyn (last edited Aug 01, 2012 11:30AM) (new)

Brandilyn (brandilynrc) | 233 comments I am in, of course. I will be back with choices.

0/3

Color: The Heart of Texas by R.J. Scott
Theme: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
Item: Seduction and Snacks by Tara Siver

The Heart of Texas (Texas, #1) by R.J. Scott Perfect Chemistry (Perfect Chemistry, #1) by Simone Elkeles Seduction and Snacks (Chocolate Lovers #1) by Tara Sivec


message 10: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Christine (Cagnes) wrote: "What's the deal with the changing covers? I've noticed that happening several time this week. :("

Yeah, it is a GoodReads bug they've had for awhile. It isn't high on their list of priority fixes. It doesn't retain the code and just cycles to the next book with the same title. It only retains the original book if there are no other books by that title. It is really bad when it is a complete different genre and people click on it and say, "WTH?"

I hope you can refrain from reading Breathe (Colorado Mountain, #4) by Kristen Ashley - LOL!


message 11: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Wonderful, Brandilyn! Welcome to your challenge. LOL! I added you to Participants' Post #2.

Lighthouse
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message 12: by Brandilyn (new)

Brandilyn (brandilynrc) | 233 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "Wonderful, Brandilyn! Welcome to your challenge. LOL! I added you to Participants' Post #2.

Lighthouse
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LOL, you would think I would have taken better stock of my own TBR list, then, wouldn't you? Oh well.


message 13: by Melissa (last edited Jul 23, 2012 07:27PM) (new)

Melissa I'm in. Here are my picks for the month:
Color Green: So Big by Edna Ferber (copy I have is green). Holiday Indy Car racing: Race To The Altar by Becky Melby . Item Lion: The Very Thought of You (MacLeod, #2) by Lynn Kurland


message 14: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Brandilyn wrote: "LOL, you would think I would have taken better stock of my own TBR list, then, wouldn't you? Oh well."

LOL!


message 15: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited Jul 24, 2012 05:30AM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Welcome back, Melissa! I added you to Participants' Post #2.

chocolate



message 16: by Melissa (new)

Melissa This picture of chocolate is making me crave chocolate! Thanks Lisa Kay! Now I have the perfect excuse for eating my brownie!!


message 17: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments LOL! Enjoy, Melissa!


message 18: by Melissa (last edited Jul 26, 2012 10:13AM) (new)

Melissa (jedisakora) | 464 comments I'm in of course. I've been getting more books off my to-read pile since i've started these challenges. ^^

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message 19: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited Jul 26, 2012 11:07AM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Super, Melissa! Welcome back to the challenge. I added you to Participants' Post #2.

Item: waffle
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Robin (Saturndoo) (robinsaturndoo) Let me think on this one....the books I read for my July "about me challenges"/other July challenges would have fit here perfectly because I am an August baby too!!! Count me in as I will try to fit something in here.

Hope you have a Happy Birthday Brandilyn!!!!


message 21: by Robin (Saturndoo) (last edited Aug 17, 2012 08:43PM) (new)

Robin (Saturndoo) (robinsaturndoo) Over in a Flash ~ Cover Hunt & Theme Challenge ~

Duration: August 1st through August 31st

HOLIDAY

Back to School (All Month) - Read a book that stars a school age (college, high school) hero/heroine
1. The Summer I Turned Pretty 8/4

The Summer I Turned Pretty (Summer, #1) by Jenny Han

Read a Book that takes place during a War-Revolutionary War
1. Chains 8/6

Chains (Seeds of America, #1) by Laurie Halse Anderson

Color: Green

1. Flutter 8/12

Flutter (My Blood Approves, #3) by Amanda Hocking


message 22: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Wonderful, Robin! Welcome back to the challenge. I added you to Participants' Post #2.

Item: eight..."Eight! I said eight!"
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message 23: by Anne OK (new)

Anne OK (anne-ok) | 114 comments HEAC - Over in a Flash Challenge for August 2012

Books to Read: 0/2


WORD: Gold - Heart of Gold by Lacy Williams

ITEM: Poppies - Softly Grow the Poppies** by Audrey Howard

Heart of Gold by Lacy Williams

**Scheduled August, 2012 release date; not yet posted on Goodreads; will add cover when becomes available


message 24: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Gotcha, Anne!

Item: lighthouse
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message 25: by Brandilyn (new)

Brandilyn (brandilynrc) | 233 comments 1/3

Color: The Heart of Texas by R.J. Scott finished 8/2
Theme: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
Item: Seduction and Snacks by Tara Siver

The Heart of Texas (Texas, #1) by R.J. Scott Perfect Chemistry (Perfect Chemistry, #1) by Simone Elkeles Seduction and Snacks (Chocolate Lovers #1) by Tara Sivec


message 26: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (last edited Aug 02, 2012 06:17PM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Yay! First on the board for your challenge, Brandilyn! I updated you in Participants' Post #2.

Item: airplane
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message 28: by Trish (last edited Aug 09, 2012 05:57AM) (new)

Trish (taclaussen) | 400 comments Hey, I'm in!! My August spell-it-out challenge has some books that fit here!

HEAC - Over in a Flash Challenge for August 2012

Books to Read: 0/2


Invincible (Chronicles of Nick, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon - High school boy: Nick Gautier

Royal Bridesmaids by Stephanie Laurens - Jewelry - Tiara and pearls


message 29: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Neat, Trish! Welcome. I updated you in Participants' Post #2.

Item: lighthouse
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message 30: by Melissa (new)

Melissa I finished my first book, item: Lion The Very Thought of You (MacLeod, #2) by Lynn Kurland . 4 stars!

It has the best scene involving Godiva Chocolates in it!


message 31: by Brandilyn (new)

Brandilyn (brandilynrc) | 233 comments finished 2/3

Color: The Heart of Texas by R.J. Scott finished 8/2
Theme: Nobody's Hero by Kalypso Masters (Military Hero) finished 8/11
Item: Seduction and Snacks by Tara Siver

The Heart of Texas (Texas, #1) by R.J. Scott Nobody's Hero (Rescue Me, #3) by Kallypso Masters Seduction and Snacks (Chocolate Lovers #1) by Tara Sivec


Christine (Cagnes) (cagnes) | 160 comments HEAC - Over in a Flash for August ~ Cover Hunt & Theme Challenge
Duration: August 1st through August 31st

2/2 Done!


COLOR: Green - Breathe (Colorado Mountain, #4) by Kristen Ashley by Kristen Ashley (8/7)

Words: dream - Dream Lake (Friday Harbor, #3) by Lisa Kleypas by Lisa Kleypas (8/12)


message 33: by Trish (new)

Trish (taclaussen) | 400 comments HEAC - Over in a Flash Challenge for August 2012

Books to Read: 1/2


Invincible (Chronicles of Nick, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon - High school boy: Nick Gautier DONE 8.10 5*
I listened to the audio book, and enjoyed both the VO Talent (Hunter Graham) and the story very much. It's fun reading Nick Gautier's back-story, and is making me want to read some of Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter series all over again.

Royal Bridesmaids by Stephanie Laurens - Jewelry - Tiara and pearls


message 34: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Congrats, Christine! I'm going to start Dream Lake today, hopefully! So excited.

Yes, Melissa! I definitely remember the Godiva chocolate scene. LOL!

Great going, Brandilyn & Trish. Those look interesting; I haven't heard of any of those authors, except for Trish's last book.

I updated you in Participants' Post #2.

Item: Leo
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message 35: by Brandilyn (new)

Brandilyn (brandilynrc) | 233 comments all done! 3/3

Color: The Heart of Texas by R.J. Scott finished 8/2
Theme: Nobody's Hero by Kalypso Masters (Military Hero) finished 8/11
Item: Seduction and Snacks by Tara Siver finished 8/14

The Heart of Texas (Texas, #1) by R.J. Scott Nobody's Hero (Rescue Me, #3) by Kallypso Masters Seduction and Snacks (Chocolate Lovers #1) by Tara Sivec


message 36: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Congrats, Brandilyn! I updated you in Participants' Post #2.

Item: Lighthouse - Yes, the guy survived!
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message 37: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 1216 comments With all the options that Brandilyn gave us, this should have been an easy month, but my books don't fit!
Got lucky with this one for
Holiday: school-age heroine The Iron King (The Iron Fey, #1) by Julie Kagawa
but still looking for my 2nd book.


message 38: by Brandilyn (new)

Brandilyn (brandilynrc) | 233 comments BJ Rose wrote: "With all the options that Brandilyn gave us, this should have been an easy month, but my books don't fit!
Got lucky with this one for
Holiday: school-age heroine The Iron King (The Iron Fey, #1) by Julie Kagawa
but stil..."


LOL, if it makes you feel any better MY books didn't fit either ;)


message 39: by Sherin (last edited Aug 23, 2012 10:50AM) (new)

Sherin Punnilath (shery_7) | 85 comments I'm in too.

Colour green:
Something Wonderful Something Wonderful by Judith McNaught :READ 4/5

Jewellery:
The Third Circle (Arcane Society, #4) by Amanda Quick The Third Circle


message 40: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments HEAC: Over in a Flash

~ Cover Hunt & Theme Challenge for August~

Duration: August 1st – August 31, 2012

2/2 - Done

ITEM: virgin
Untamed Billionaire, Undressed Virgin, by Anna Cleary ★★★★✩ PB 8/6
WORD: dream
Dream Lake, by Lisa Kleypas ★★★★½ audible.com 8/14

Untamed Billionaire, Undressed Virgin by Anna Cleary Dream Lake (Friday Harbor, #3) by Lisa Kleypas



message 41: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Neat, BJ Rose & Sherin! Welcome back to the challenge. I added you to the Participants' Post #2.

Item: volcano
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Robin (Saturndoo) (robinsaturndoo) Ummmmmm I finished this one like 5 days ago and forgot to post LOL But here is the results:

Over in a Flash ~ Cover Hunt & Theme Challenge ~

Duration: August 1st through August 31st

HOLIDAY

Back to School (All Month) - Read a book that stars a school age (college, high school) hero/heroine
1. The Summer I Turned Pretty 8/4

The Summer I Turned Pretty (Summer, #1) by Jenny Han

Read a Book that takes place during a War-Revolutionary War
1. Chains 8/6

Chains (Seeds of America, #1) by Laurie Halse Anderson

Color: Green

1. Flutter 8/12

Flutter (My Blood Approves, #3) by Amanda Hocking


message 43: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Congrats, Robin!

I updated you in Participants' Post #2.

Item: Gladiolus
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Robin (Saturndoo) (robinsaturndoo) Lisa Kay wrote: "Congrats, Robin!

I updated you in Participants' Post #2.

Item: Gladiolus
"


Thanks LK!!! I love the gladiolus...I planted some this year in my flower bed and they just started blooming...was sposed to be pink ones and yellow ones but the pink ones are more of a peach/coral color LOL


message 45: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Neat!


message 46: by Melissa (new)

Melissa (jedisakora) | 464 comments 1/2 *Its taking me forever to read "The Hobbit"

Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson - school age girl


message 47: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 1216 comments Green book: The Witness by Nora Roberts added to
Holiday: school-age heroine The Iron King (The Iron Fey, #1) by Julie Kagawa
so I'm done!


message 48: by Trish (new)

Trish (taclaussen) | 400 comments HEAC - Over in a Flash Challenge for August 2012

Books to Read: 2/2


Invincible (Chronicles of Nick, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon - High school boy: Nick Gautier DONE 8.10 5*

Royal Bridesmaids by Stephanie Laurens - Jewelry - Tiara and pearls DONE 8.20 3*


message 49: by Melissa (new)

Melissa Just finished Since You're Leaving Anyway, Take Out the Trash (Domestic Equalizers Book 1) by Dixie Cash for a book with a Green cover. (I had planned on something else but just couldn't get into it) Gave this book a 3 star rating.


message 50: by Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 21897 comments Congratulations, BJ Rose, Trish & Melissa!!! I also updated you all and the other Melissa in the Participants' Post #2.

Candle
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