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8/8 Read - Complete
1. A for August:
2. Hi Shan!
3. Romance Month:
4. Eighth Month:
5. S'Mores Day:
6. Thrift Shop Day:
7. Kiss & Make Up Day:
8. My Choice:
Unread: All Done!
Read:









Thanks, Hina!
Congratulations to everyone who completed their challenge, especially those who finish all 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'.

2. Member of the Month: Shan - Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Here is the link to Shan's shelves
Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight - Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name. Link to Angela Knight's backlist.
Fun Facts about Angela-
* Angela Knight lives in South Carolina.
* She was a reporter for 10 years.
* She writes erotic fantasy.
* Angela published her first novel in 1996.
You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.

4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.

5. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.

6. National Back to School Month - August is National Back to School month. Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.

7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.

8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.

9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.

10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.


2015 August Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed!
✔1. 'A' is for August: All Wound Up 8/24/15
✔2. Member of the Month - Shan: Just Like Heaven 8/3/15
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Angela Knight: Master of the Night 8/6/15
✔4. Romance Awareness Month: Neanderthal Seeks Human 8/26/15
✔5. Eighth Month of the Year: Heat of the Moment (68 pages) 8/3/15
✔6. National Back to School Month: Crazy Little Thing 8/18/15
✔7. August 6 - National S'mores Day: Sweet Filthy Boy 8/30/15
✔8. August 17 - National Thrift shop Day: Masters & Boyd 8/4/15
✔9. August 25 - Kiss and Make Up Day: Every Breath She Takes 8/9/15
✔10. Reader's Choice - Bound to Darkness 8/28/15
Completed:










Congrats to all the finishers!

Congratulations to all the finishers!!!
10/10 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. Member of the Month ~ Shan: Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Angela Knight: Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.
04. Romance Awareness Month: Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
05. Eighth Month of the Year: Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.
06. National Back to School Month: Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.
07. National S'mores Day (August 6): Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.
08. National Thrift Shop Day (August 17): Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.
09. Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25): Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.











Read 10/10
1. 'A' is for August: The Assignment by Evangeline Anderson 8/06
2. Member of the Month (pub. 2013): Midnight Muffins by Erica Pike 8/28
3. FAC author (fantasy): Eidolon by Jordan L. Hawk 8/19
4. Romance Awareness Month: Trust the Focus by Megan Erickson 8/26
5. Eigth Month of the Year: Beyond Duty by S.J.D. Peterson (28 pages) 8/05
6. National Back to School Month: Faith & Fidelity by Tere Michaels 8/28
7. National S'mores Day (MC a lot outside): Going Under by Kade Boehme 8/07
8. National Thrift Shop Day: Bad Company by K.A. Mitchell 8/03
9. Kiss and Make Up Day: Like Pizza and Beer by Elle Parker 8/18
10. Reader's Choice: Love & Loyalty 8/30










Finished :)

Read 10/10
1. Starts with A Level Hands by Amy Jo Cousins 8/13 ★★★★
2. Published 2013 Unwanted Appeal 8/27 ★★★★
3. Fantasy Alpha Trine 8/23 ★★★★
4. Romance Life, Some Assembly Required 8/6 ★★
5. Eighth Month Truce 8/31 ★★ 284 pages
6. Back to School--Kids & Teacher Golden Trail 8/25 ★★★★★
7. S'more's Day spends lots of time outside Love Means... Courage 8/24 ★★★★
8. Free read The Girl For Me 8/28 ★★
9. Second Chance Kissing on Cover Tigers on the Run 8/27 ★★★★
10. Choice: In the Absence of Light 8/16 ★★★★











10/10 Completed DONE!!!!!
01. 'A' is for August: Never Too Far by Abbi Glines 08/13/15 ★★★★
02. Member of the Month: Alex 08/08/15 ★★★★
03. FAC Author: (MC reporter) Sharp Objects 08/06/15 ★★★
04. Romance Awareness Month: Forever Too Far 08/19/15 ★★★★★
05. Eighth Month of the Year: (288 pages) To All the Boys I've Loved Before 08/11/15 ★★★★
06. National Back to School Month: Slammed 08/17/15 ★★★★★
07. National S'mores Day: (MC outdoors) Shelter Mountain 08/31/15 ★★★★
08. National Thrift shop Day: (thriftbook deal) Point of Retreat 08/27/15 ★★★
09. Kiss and Make Up Day: Fallen Too Far 08/11/15 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Paper Towns 08/16/15 ★★★★

2015 August Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
Duration: 8/1/2015 - 8/31/2015
Progress: 8 out of 8
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'
Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh - *** - 8/25/2015
2. Member of the Month: Shan - Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Here is the link to Shan's shelves
Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight - Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name:
Master of the Night by Angela Knight - *** - 8/18/2015 - 296 Pages
4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance
Untraceable by Laura Griffin - **** - 8/9/2015 - 374 Pages
5. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count:
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - ***** - 8/16/2015 - 399 Pages - 8 Letters in the Title
6. National Back to School Month - August is National Back to School month. Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater - *** - 8/6/2015 - 416 Pages - Teacher Character
7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free
I'm Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship: Hilarious, Heartwarming Tales About Man's Best Friend from America's Favorite Humorists by Wade Rouse - **** - 8/7/2015 - 272 Pages - Bargain Book
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance
Beauty and the Black Sheep by Jessica Bird - ***** - 8/29/2015 - Second Chance Romance
10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice
One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson - **** - 8/12/2015 - 456 Pages









READ: 9/8
✔1. 'A' is for August - Abandon the Night - Joss Ware 8/21
✔2. Member of the Month: Shan - Twice Tempted by a Rogue - Tessa Dare 8/19
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Crown of Midnight - Sarah Maas (fantasy) 8/16
✔4. Romance Awareness Month - Everlasting Desire - Amanda Ashley 8/28
✔5. Eighth Month of the Year - Deadtown - Nancy Holzner (8 letters in title) 8/11
✔6. National Back to School Month - Big Sky Summer - Linda Lael Miller (hero has 2 young kids, heroine has 2-11 year olds) 8/4
✔7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Blaze of Memory - Nalini Singh 8/31
✔8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - High Noon - Nora Roberts 8/22
✔10. Reader's Choice - Blood Games - Chloe Neill 8/17









CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Duration: August 1 - August 31
Progress: 10/10 ** Completed 8/31/15 **
✔ 1. 'A' is for August: Shannon Stacey, All He Ever Dreamed 8/9/2015 ✭✭✭1/2
✔ 2. Member of the Month: Shan: Tracy Anne Warren, The Wife Trap 8/5/2015 ✭✭✭✭
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge: [book shelved as erotic] Lorelei James, Long Time Gone 8/3/2015 ✭✭✭1/2
✔ 4. Romance Awareness Month: [book shelved as romance] Kristen Callahan, The Friend Zone. 8/16/2015 ✭✭✭✭1/2
✔ 5. Eighth Month of the Year: [8th book in the series] Taken with You, Shannon Stacey 8/18/2015 ✭✭✭✭
✔ 6. National Back to School Month: [book with a kid in it.] Elizabeth Marx, Binding Arbitration 8/29/2015 ✭✭✭1/2
✔ 7. August 6: National S'mores Day: [book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.] Amanda Usen, Impulse Control 8/31/2015 ✭✭✭✭
✔ 8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day: [bargain book] Kimberly Lewis, Zane 8/30/2015 ✭✭✭
✔ 9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day: [book with a couple kissing on the cover] R.L. Ugolini, Quakes 8/9/2015 ✭✭1/2
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Susan Elizabeth Phillips, This Heart of Mine 8/1/2015 ✭✭✭✭











Congrats ♥KathyD♥!!
Congrats ~Melissa~!!
Congrats Elizabeth!!
Congrats KarenF!!
Congrats ~KarenH~!!
Congrats Bookchaser!!
Congrats Caipi!!
Congrats Dawn!!
Congrats Morgan!!
Congrats Suzanne!!
Congrats Barbara ★!!
Congrats Becky!!

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. Member of the Month: Shan - Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Here is the link to Shan's shelves
Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight - Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name. Link to Angela Knight's backlist.
Fun Facts about Angela-
* Angela Knight lives in South Carolina.
* She was a reporter for 10 years.
* She writes erotic fantasy.
* Angela published her first novel in 1996.
You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.

4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.

5. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.

6. National Back to School Month - August is National Back to School month. Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.

7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.

8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.

9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.

10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.


4. Romance Awareness Month: Scandal in Spring - 8/24 *****
5. Eighth Month of the Year:Upon the Midnight Clear - 8/13 ***
6. National Back to School Month: Dream Chaser - 8/22 ***
7. August 6: National S'mores Day: Knight of Ocean Avenue - 8/16 ***
8. August 17: A Wallflower Christmas - 8/26 *****
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - The Bourbon Kings - 8/10 ****
10. Reader's Choice: Brown-Eyed Girl - 8/30 ****








Missed by one :-( But congrats to all finishers!!!
August Monthly Challenge
10 of 10 Complete
✔1. 'A' is for August:
◘ All I Ever Need Is You - Bella Andre
◘ Read - 08.31 ★★★★
✔2. Member of the Month - Shan:
◘ Seduction of a Highland Lass - Maya Banks
◘ Read - 09.02 ★★★★
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Angela Knight:
◘ Make Me, Sir - Cherise Sinclair (erotic)
◘ Read - 08.10 ★★★★
✔4. Romance Awareness Month:
◘ Just To Be With You - Bella Andre
◘ Read - 08.16 ★★★★
✔5. Eighth Month of the Year:
◘ Heat It Up - Elle Kennedy (8 letters)
◘ Read - 08.16 ★★★
✔6. National Back to School Month:
◘ His to Keep - Katee Roberts (heroine is a teacher)
◘ Read - 08.16 ★★★
✔7. August 6: National S'mores Day:
◘ The Prairie Prince - Marcia McClure (both MCs spend a lot of time outdoors)
◘ Read - 08.30 ★★★1/2
✔8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day:
◘ Truce - R.L. Mathewson (bought for 0.59)
◘ Read - 08.14 ★★★★
✔9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day:
◘ It Must Be Your Love - Bella Andrea (second chance romance)
◘ Read - 08.04 ★★★★
✔10. Reader's Choice:
◘ Return to You - Kate Perry
◘ Read - 08.01 ★★★











1. 'A' is for August:
2. Member of the Month - Shan:
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author:
4. Romance Awareness Month:
5. Eighth Month of the Year:
6. National Back to School Month:
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
Completed 8/8









August 1-31, 2015
Completed: 10/10
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'.
Hard Mated, Jennifer Ashley, 8-30-15
2. Member of the Month: Shan
Rush, Maya Banks, 8-8-15
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight
Never Enough, Lauren Dane, 8-6-15
4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
Steal the Light, Lexi Blake, 8-22-15
5. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series
Msgic Shifts, Ilona Andrews, 8-30-15
6. National Back to School Month kids
Ritual Magic, Eileen Wilks, 8-11-15
7. August 6: National S'mores Day outdoors
Shaman Rises, C.E. Murphy, 8-8-15
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day
Dead Irish, John Lescroart, 8-5-15
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
Yours to Uncover, Mel Teshco, 8-31-15
10. Reader's Choice
Shattered, Kevin Hearne, 8-18-15











9/8
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'.
Animal Magnetism (Animal Magnetism #1) by Jill Shalvis 08/09/15
2. Member of the Month: Shan - Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Here is the link to Shan's shelves
Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.
Love a Little Sideways (Kowalski Family #7) by Shannon Stacey 08/02/15
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight - Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name. Link to Angela Knight's backlist.
Fun Facts about Angela-
* Angela Knight lives in South Carolina.
* She was a reporter for 10 years.
* She writes erotic fantasy.
* Angela published her first novel in 1996.
You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.
Stolen and Forgiven (Branded Packs #1) by Alexandra Ivy 08/20/15
4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
Promise Canyon (Virgin River #13) by Robyn Carr 08/10/15
5. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.
288 pages- Falling for Max (Kowalski Family #9) by Shannon Stacey 08/06/15
6. National Back to School Month - August is National Back to School month. Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.
Under the Lights (Boys of Fall #1) by Shannon Stacey 08/26/15
7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.
Taken with You (Kowalski Family #8) by Shannon Stacey 08/04/15
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.
Vampire Mine (Alpha and Omega #3) by Aline Hunter 08/12/15
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.
Chase the Darkness (Alpha Pack #7) by J.D. Tyler 08/15/15










Congrats Lacy!!
Congrats Laurla!!
Congrats Julianna!!
Congrats Daffodil!!
Congrats AndaM!!
Congrats to everyone who finished!!!

1. A is for August: The Gamble FINISHED 8/13/15
2. Member of the month-Shan: Keys to the Castle DID NOT FINISH
3. Featured Author Challenge-Angela Knight: SKIPPED
4. Romance Awareness Month: Lover Unbound DID NOT FINISH
5. Eighth Month of the Year: SKIPPED
6. National Back to School Month: The Principal's Office FINISHED 8/16/15
7. National S'mores Day (Aug 6): SKIPPED
8. National Thrift Shop Day (Aug 17): SKIPPED
9. Kiss and Make Up Day (Aug 25): SKIPPED
10. Readers Choice: Rodeo Queen FINISHED 8/15/15
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1.'A' is for August - A Feast for Crows, 8/11/2015, 3.5*
2.Member of the Month: Shan - 1001 Dark Nights: Roped In, 8/2/2015, 3.5*
3.Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight: (fantasy) Unearthly, 8/21/2015, 3*
4.Romance Awareness Month - (Romance) The One You Want, 8/1/2015, 2*
5. Eighth Month of the Year- (258 pg) Not Quite Dating, 8/12/2015, 2*
6.National Back to School Month - (MC is going to school) Saint Anything, 8/3/2015, 3.5*
7. August 6: National S'mores Day -(MCs spends a lot of time outside)Double Up, 8/10/2015, 3.5*
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - (bargain) World After, 8/14/2015, 3*
9.August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - (second chance romance) Finding Zach, 8/29/2015, 3.5*
10.Reader's Choice - Faceless Killers, 8/3/2015, 4*