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2020 August Monthly Challenge

10/10 read
Done!
[Aug 1] 2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy: The Locked Room by Paul Auster
[Aug 4] 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting : Deke by Eden Finley
[Aug 4] 8. August 13 - Left Hander's Day: Mindhunter - FBI ja sarjamurhaajan mieli. Osa 1 by John E. Douglas
[Aug 6] 4. August is National Catfish Month: Marked for Life by Emelie Schepp
[Aug 6] 6. August 2nd - Sisters Day: Beast by Jason Collins
[Aug 8] 5. August 1st - National Mountain Climbing Day: True History of the Kelly Gang by Peter Carey
[Aug 9] 9. August 26 - Women's Equality Day: Helsinki 1918: pääkaupunki ja sota by Laura Kolbe
[Aug 9] 7. August 9th - Book Lover's Day: Annabelle by Lina Bengtsdotter
[Aug 11] 10. Reader's Choice: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
[Aug 12] 1. Happy August Birthday!: Into the Water by Paula Hawkins

Timeframe: 8/1/20 to 8/31/20
5/5
1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy: The August flowers of the month symbolize strength of character, faithfulness, integrity, and persistence.
Read a book written by an author you admire.
Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella,08/12/20
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting : Read one book written by Helena Hunting or any author with her first or last name. Link to Helena's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Helena Hunting -
* Helena lives near Toronto, Canada
* She is a NYT and USA Today Bestselling author
* She writes Contemporary Romance and Romantic Comedies
* She loves hockey and popcorn
You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is from Canada. You can also read any book with an athletic character or a book with sports equipment or food on the cover, or a book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
4. August is National Catfish Month- Read a book where a character uses technology to communicate (i.e. computer, texting, cell phone call) or a book with mistaken identity or a deceptive character or a book with a misleading cover (i.e. it looked like it might be light and cute and turned out to be heavy and more serious).
5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day- Read a book from your mountain of a tbr or a book that you have high hopes of enjoying.
6. August 2nd- Sisters Day- Read a book with siblings in the story.
The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis,08/31/20
7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day- Read a book with a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share with someone because you expect to love it (i.e. great reviews, fave author, someone recommended it).
8. August 13- Left Hander's Day: Fun facts- Left handed college graduates have a 26% greater chance of becoming rich. It is believed that all polar bears are left handed.
Read a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh,08/30/20 323 pages
9. August 26-Women's Equality Day: Commemorates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
Read a book written by a woman author .
An Autumn Crush by Milly Johnson,08/27/20
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire,08/18/20

Read: 8/9
1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August.
An Alpha's Desire (August 22, 2019) - Amarie Avant 8-8-20
2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy: Read a book with the letter G in the title.
BiG Head - Blake Wilder 8-2-20
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting : Read a book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
Come for Me - Ella Sheridan 8-8-20
4. August is National Catfish Month- Read a book a deceptive character.
Uncovering Love - Kacey Shea 8-16-20
5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day- Read a book from your mountain of a tbr or a book that you have high hopes of enjoying.
6. August 2nd- Sisters Day- Read a book with siblings in the story.
A Reunion of Rivals - Reese Ryan 8-6-20
7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day- Read a book with a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share with someone because you expect to love it (i.e. great reviews, fave author, someone recommended it).
8. August 13- Left Hander's Day: Read a book with a wealthy character.
Taken by Lies - Ella Miles 8-10-20
9. August 26-Women's Equality Day: Read a book written by a woman author.
Left - Shyla Colt 8-8-20
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Under Locke - Mariana Zapata 8-13-20

7/10
1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot. Savaged by Mia Sheridan - reading
2. August Flowers of the Month -
Read a book with a character you admire or written by an author you admire, or a book with the letter G or P in the title or author's first, middle or last name. August Fog by A.L. Goulden - 8/3/20 (4*)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting : Read one book written by Helena Hunting or any author with her first or last name. Link to Helena's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Helena Hunting -
* Helena lives near Toronto, Canada
* She is a NYT and USA Today Bestselling author
* She writes Contemporary Romance and Romantic Comedies
* She loves hockey and popcorn
You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is from Canada. You can also read any book with an athletic character or a book with sports equipment or food on the cover, or a book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
4. August is National Catfish Month- Read a book where a character uses technology to communicate (i.e. computer, texting, cell phone call) or a book with mistaken identity or a deceptive character or a book with a misleading cover (i.e. it looked like it might be light and cute and turned out to be heavy and more serious). The Switch by Beth O'Leary - 8/15/20 (4*)
5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day- Read a book from your mountain of a tbr or a book that you have high hopes of enjoying. Until Harry by L.A. Casey - 8/6/20 (5*)
6. August 2nd- Sisters Day- Read a book with siblings in the story or a book with a character that is a good friend or dependable or competitive in some way.
7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day- Read a book with a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share with someone because you expect to love it (i.e. great reviews, fave author, someone recommended it). Come Again by Robert Webb - 8/3/20 (4*)
8. August 13- Left Hander's Day: Fun facts- Left handed college graduates have a 26% greater chance of becoming rich. It is believed that all polar bears are left handed.
Read a book with a wealthy character or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
Love and a Little White Lie by Tammy L. Gray - 8/14/20 (4*)
9. August 26-Women's Equality Day: Commemorates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
Read a book written by a woman author or a book with a woman on the cover or in the story or a book that has been voted on in any poll or any award competition or added or voted on in any list. Exodus by Kate Stewart - 8/9/20 (5*)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Unbeautifully by Madeline Sheehan - 8/11/20 (5*)









2/10 Completed
01. Happy August Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
02. Flowers of the Month ~ Gladiolus and Poppy: 💐Read a book with a character you admire or written by an author you admire, or a book with the letter G or P in the title or author's first, middle or last name.
Allegiance of Honor by Nalini Singh
OR
Gambler by Justine Davis
OR
Getting Out of Hand by Erin Nicholas
OR
Playing Dirty by Susan Andersen
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Helena Hunting: 👩🏻💻Read one book written by Helena Hunting or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is from Canada. You can also read any book with an athletic character or a book with sports equipment or food on the cover, or a book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
Say I Do in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
OR
The Parent Trap: A Clean Romance by Lee McKenzie
OR
Just Say Christmas by Rosalind James
04. National Catfish Month: 💻Read a book where a character uses technology to communicate (i.e. computer, texting, cell phone call) or a book with mistaken identity or a deceptive character or a book with a misleading cover (i.e. it looked like it might be light and cute and turned out to be heavy and more serious).
05. National Mountain Climbing Day (August 1): 🧗🏽♀️Read a book from your mountain of a tbr or a book that you have high hopes of enjoying.
Island Heat by Susan Kearney
OR
A Slip in Time by Kathleen Kirkwood
06. Sisters Day (August 2): 👩❤️👩Read a book with siblings in the story or a book with a character that is a good friend or dependable or competitive in some way.
07. Book Lover's Day (August 9): 💝Read a book with a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share with someone because you expect to love it (i.e. great reviews, fave author, someone recommended it).
Romeantically Challenged by Marina Adair
OR
Home For The Holidays by Lisa Plumley
08. Left Hander's Day (August 13): 🤚🏻Read a book with a wealthy character or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
Sugarcoated by Erin Nicholas
OR
No Time to Explain by Kate Angell
OR
Summer Rose by Elizabeth Sinclair
OR
Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew
09. Women's Equality Day (August 26): 👩💻Read a book written by a woman author or a book with a woman on the cover or in the story or a book that has been voted on in any poll or any award competition or added or voted on in any list.
The Matchmaker's Mistletoe Mission by Jaci Burton
OR
Train Station Bride by Holly Bush
OR
Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Iron Master by Jennifer Ashley






















1. Green on the cover: Clap When You Land
2. Written by an author you admire: Big Summer
3. Written by Helena Hunting: The Good Luck Charm
4. Character uses technology to communicate: Followers
5. From Mountain of a tbr: Shades of Honor
6. Siblings in the story: My Sister, the Serial Killer
7. Love to share (i.e. fave author): Maybe in Another Life
8. Wealthy character: Black Sheep
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice: Valentine











August 1st- August 31st
Progress: 2/10
1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy: The August flowers of the month symbolize strength of character, faithfulness, integrity, and persistence.
Read a book with a character you admire or written by an author you admire, or a book with the letter G or P in the title or author's first, middle or last name.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting : Read one book written by Helena Hunting or any author with her first or last name. Link to Helena's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Helena Hunting -
* Helena lives near Toronto, Canada
* She is a NYT and USA Today Bestselling author
* She writes Contemporary Romance and Romantic Comedies
* She loves hockey and popcorn
You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is from Canada. You can also read any book with an athletic character or a book with sports equipment or food on the cover, or a book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
4. August is National Catfish Month- Read a book with a misleading cover (i.e. it looked like it might be light and cute and turned out to be heavy and more serious).
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5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day- Read a book from your mountain of a tbr or a book that you have high hopes of enjoying.
6. August 2nd- Sisters Day- Read a book with siblings in the story or a book with a character that is a good friend or dependable or competitive in some way.
7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day- Read a book with a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share with someone because you expect to love it (i.e. great reviews, fave author, someone recommended it).
8. August 13- Left Hander's Day: Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story
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9. August 26-Women's Equality Day: Commemorates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
Read a book written by a woman author or a book with a woman on the cover or in the story or a book that has been voted on in any poll or any award competition or added or voted on in any list.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice

Congratulations Elaine!!"
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August 1st- August 31st
4/5 Read
1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August-Island Captive 8/6
2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy: Read a bookwith the letter G or P in the title-Single Omegas Only 8/1
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting :
You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is from Canada or athletic character or a book with sports equipment or food on the cover, or a book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
4. August is National Catfish Month- Read a book with a deceptive character- The Game Maker 8/2
5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day- Read a book from your mountain of a tbr- Seducing Stephen 8/5
6. August 2nd- Sisters Day- Read a book with siblings in the story or a good friend or dependable or competitive in some way.
7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day- Read a book with a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share
8. August 13- Left Hander's Day: Read a book with a wealthy character or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
9. August 26-Women's Equality Day:Read a book written by a woman author or a book with a woman on the cover or in the story or a book that has been voted on
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice





1. Happy August Birthday!:
🍧Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
Incognito Ex - Geri Krotow (HRS #2101 - Aug 2020) - Aug 4
2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy: The August flowers of the month symbolize strength of character, faithfulness, integrity, and persistence.
🍧Read a book with a character you admire or written by an author you admire, or a book with the letter G or P in the title or author's first, middle or last name.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting :
🍧Read one book written by Helena Hunting or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Helena Hunting -
* Helena lives near Toronto, Canada
* She is a NYT and USA Today Bestselling author
* She writes Contemporary Romance and Romantic Comedies
* She loves hockey and popcorn
🍧You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is from Canada. You can also read any book with an athletic character or a book with sports equipment or food on the cover, or a book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
4. August is National Catfish Month:
🍧Read a book where a character uses technology to communicate (i.e. computer, texting, cell phone call) or a book with mistaken identity or a deceptive character or a book with a misleading cover (i.e. it looked like it might be light and cute and turned out to be heavy and more serious).
5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day:
🍧Read a book from your mountain of a tbr or a book that you have high hopes of enjoying.
The Baby Proposal - Andrea Laurence (HD #2485 - Dec 2016) - Aug 10
6. August 2nd- Sisters Day:
🍧Read a book with siblings in the story or a book with a character that is a good friend or dependable or competitive in some way.
Plain Refuge - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #826 - June 2020) (siblings) - Aug 2
7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day:
🍧Read a book with a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share with someone because you expect to love it (i.e. great reviews, fave author, someone recommended it).
Hired by the Unexpected Billionaire - Susan Meier (HR #4724 - Aug 2020) - Aug 7
8. August 13- Left Hander's Day: Fun facts- Left handed college graduates have a 26% greater chance of becoming rich. It is believed that all polar bears are left handed.
🍧Read a book with a wealthy character or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
A Reunion of Rivals - Reese Ryan (HD #2745 - July 2020) (wealthy character) - Aug 3
9. August 26-Women's Equality Day: Commemorates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
🍧Read a book written by a woman author or a book with a woman on the cover or in the story or a book that has been voted on in any poll or any award competition or added or voted on in any list.
Tides & Treasures - Lynda Haviland (CPC Publishing - Aug 2020) - Aug 5
10. Reader's Choice:
🍧Read any book of your choice
The Pregnancy Proposition - Andrea Laurence (HD #2475 - Oct 2016) - Aug 10








5/10 Read
4. Deceptive character - Emerald Blaze by Ilona Andrews
6. Dependable-Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
7. Expect to love it - Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
8. Wealthy Character -
10. Reader's Choice -Heartless by Dannika Dark










August Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10
✔️1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August

✔️2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy: Read a book with the letter G or P in the title

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting : Read a book by an author who is from Canada.

✔️4. August is National Catfish Month- Read a book where a character uses technology to communicate (i.e. computer, texting, cell phone call)

✔️5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day- Read a book from your mountain of a tbr

✔️6. August 2nd- Sisters Day- Read a book with siblings in the story

✔️7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day- Read a book you would love to share with someone because you expect to love it (i.e. great reviews, fave author, someone recommended it).

✔️8. August 13- Left Hander's Day: Read a book with an animal on the cover

✔️9. August 26-Women's Equality Day: Read a book written by a woman author

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


Completed: 5/5
1. Happy August Birthday!
📌Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
The One for Me Finished Reading: 08/21/20, Rating: 5 (Published Aug 2020 )
2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy:
📌Read a book with a character you admire or written by an author you admire, or a book with the letter G or P in the title or author's first, middle or last name.
The Right Swipe Finished Reading: 08/18/20, Rating: 4 (G and P in Title)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting:
📌Read one book written by Helena Hunting or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is from Canada. You can also read any book with an athletic character or a book with sports equipment or food on the cover, or a book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
A Lie for a Lie Finished Reading: 08/23/20, Rating: 4 (Helena Hunting)
4. August is National Catfish Month
📌Read a book where a character uses technology to communicate (i.e. computer, texting, cell phone call) or a book with mistaken identity or a deceptive character or a book with a misleading cover (i.e. it looked like it might be light and cute and turned out to be heavy and more serious).
5. August 1st - National Mountain Climbing Day
📌Read a book from your mountain of a tbr or a book that you have high hopes of enjoying.
6. August 2nd- Sisters Day
📌Read a book with siblings in the story or a book with a character that is a good friend or dependable or competitive in some way.
Advice from a Jilted Bride Finished Reading: 08/26/20, Rating: 3
7. August 9th - Book Lover's Day
📌Read a book with a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share with someone because you expect to love it (i.e. great reviews, fave author, someone recommended it).
All I Ask Finished Reading: 08/09/20, Rating: 4 (heart on cover)
8. August 13 - Left Hander's Day:
📌Read a book with a wealthy character or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
9. August 26 - Women's Equality Day:
📌Read a book written by a woman author or a book with a woman on the cover or in the story or a book that has been voted on in any poll or any award competition or added or voted on in any list.
10. Reader's Choice
📌Read any book of your choice






August 1st- August 31st
✔1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
August Heat

✔2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy: The August flowers of the month symbolize strength of character, faithfulness, integrity, and persistence.
Read a book with a character you admire or written by an author you admire, or a book with the letter G or P in the title or author's first, middle or last name.
Pulling Doubles

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting : Read one book written by Helena Hunting or any author with her first or last name. Link to Helena's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Helena Hunting -
* Helena lives near Toronto, Canada
* She is a NYT and USA Today Bestselling author
* She writes Contemporary Romance and Romantic Comedies
* She loves hockey and popcorn
You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is from Canada. You can also read any book with an athletic character or a book with sports equipment or food on the cover, or a book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
His Virgin

✔4. August is National Catfish Month- Read a book where a character uses technology to communicate (i.e. computer, texting, cell phone call) or a book with mistaken identity or a deceptive character or a book with a misleading cover (i.e. it looked like it might be light and cute and turned out to be heavy and more serious).
The Boss

✔️5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day- Read a book from your mountain of a tbr or a book that you have high hopes of enjoying.
Issued

✔️6. August 2nd- Sisters Day- Read a book with siblings in the story or a book with a character that is a good friend or dependable or competitive in some way.
Tiger Clause

✔7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day- Read a book with a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share with someone because you expect to love it (i.e. great reviews, fave author, someone recommended it).
Anchored

✔️8. August 13- Left Hander's Day: Fun facts- Left handed college graduates have a 26% greater chance of becoming rich. It is believed that all polar bears are left handed.
Read a book with a wealthy characteror a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
His at Night

✔️9. August 26-Women's Equality Day: Commemorates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
Read a book written by a woman author or a book with a woman on the cover or in the story or a book that has been voted on in any poll or any award competition or added or voted on in any list.
Corrupt

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Alpha


5/10 Completed
01. Happy August Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
02. Flowers of the Month ~ Gladiolus and Poppy: 💐Read a book with a character you admire or written by an author you admire, or a book with the letter G or P in the title or author's first, middle or last name.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Helena Hunting: 👩🏻💻Read one book written by Helena Hunting or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is from Canada. You can also read any book with an athletic character or a book with sports equipment or food on the cover, or a book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
Say I Do in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
OR
Just Say Christmas by Rosalind James
04. National Catfish Month: 💻Read a book where a character uses technology to communicate (i.e. computer, texting, cell phone call) or a book with mistaken identity or a deceptive character or a book with a misleading cover (i.e. it looked like it might be light and cute and turned out to be heavy and more serious).
05. National Mountain Climbing Day (August 1): 🧗🏽♀️Read a book from your mountain of a tbr or a book that you have high hopes of enjoying.
Island Heat by Susan Kearney
OR
A Slip in Time by Kathleen Kirkwood
06. Sisters Day (August 2): 👩❤️👩Read a book with siblings in the story or a book with a character that is a good friend or dependable or competitive in some way.
07. Book Lover's Day (August 9): 💝Read a book with a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share with someone because you expect to love it (i.e. great reviews, fave author, someone recommended it).
Home For The Holidays by Lisa Plumley
08. Left Hander's Day (August 13): 🤚🏻Read a book with a wealthy character or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
Sugarcoated by Erin Nicholas
OR
No Time to Explain by Kate Angell
OR
Summer Rose by Elizabeth Sinclair
OR
Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew
09. Women's Equality Day (August 26): 👩💻Read a book written by a woman author or a book with a woman on the cover or in the story or a book that has been voted on in any poll or any award competition or added or voted on in any list.
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Train Station Bride by Holly Bush
OR
Iron Master by Jennifer Ashley
OR
Gambler by Justine Davis
OR
Getting Out of Hand by Erin Nicholas



















August 1st- August 31st
7/5 Read- Done! May try for more
1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August-Island Captive 8/6
2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy: Read a bookwith the letter G or P in the title-Single Omegas Only 8/1
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting :
You may also read a book with an athletic character and a book with sports equipment and a book shelved as Contemporary Romance. Back in the Game
4. August is National Catfish Month- Read a book with a deceptive character- The Game Maker 8/2
5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day- Read a book from your mountain of a tbr- Seducing Stephen 8/5
6. August 2nd- Sisters Day- Read a book with siblings in the story or a good friend or dependable or competitive in some way.
7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day- Read a book with a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share
8. August 13- Left Hander's Day: Read a book with a wealthy character - Wanted, A Gentleman 8/16
9. August 26-Women's Equality Day:Read a book written by a woman - Musical Notes 8/8
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice








August Monthly Challenge
READ: 10/10
✔ 1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
Warrior's Angel - Heather Killough-Walden (pub Aug 6, 2014) 8/8
✔ 2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy: The August flowers of the month symbolize strength of character, faithfulness, integrity, and persistence.
Read a book with a character you admire or written by an author you admire, or a book with the letter G or P in the title or author's first, middle or last name.
Poison Ivory - Tamar Myers 8/13
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting : You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is from Canada. You can also read any book with an athletic character or a book with sports equipment orfood on the cover, or a book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
Killed on Blueberry Hill - Sharon Farrow 8/14
✔ 4. August is National Catfish Month- Read a book where a character uses technology to communicate (i.e. computer, texting, cell phone call) or a book with mistaken identity or a deceptive character or a book with a misleading cover (i.e. it looked like it might be light and cute and turned out to be heavy and more serious).
Suddenly Psychic - Elizabeth Hunter 8/1
✔ 5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day- Read a book from your mountain of a tbr or a book that you have high hopes of enjoying.
Night of the Dragon - Julie Kagawa 8/8
✔ 6. August 2nd- Sisters Day- Read a book with siblings in the story or a book with a character that is a good friend or dependable or competitive in some way.
Cherry Cheesecake Murder - Joanne Fluke 8/6
✔ 7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day- Read a bookwith a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share with someone because you expect to love it (i.e. great reviews, fave author, someone recommended it).
A Memory for Murder - Ruby Loren 8/10
✔ 8. August 13- Left Hander's Day: Fun facts- Left handed college graduates have a 26% greater chance of becoming rich. It is believed that all polar bears are left handed.
Read a book with a wealthy character or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
Murder is a Monkey's Game - Ruby Loren 8/11
✔ 9. August 26-Women's Equality Day: Commemorates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
Read a book written by a woman author or a book with a woman on the cover or in the story or a book that has been voted on in any poll or any award competition or added or voted on in any list.
Magic of the Gargoyles - Rebecca Chastain 8/2
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Alpha Night - Nalini Singh 8/1










CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Completed: 3/3
✔ 1. Happy August Birthday!: Weapons Master (8/14) 4★
✔ 3. FAC – Helena Hunting: A Pinch of Sugar (8/31) 2.5★
✔ 8. Left Hander's Day: Dawn with a Duke (8/18) 3.5★



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6/10 Completed
01. Happy August Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
02. Flowers of the Month ~ Gladiolus and Poppy: 💐Read a book with a character you admire or written by an author you admire, or a book with the letter G or P in the title or author's first, middle or last name.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Helena Hunting: 👩🏻💻Read one book written by Helena Hunting or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is from Canada. You can also read any book with an athletic character or a book with sports equipment or food on the cover, or a book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
Say I Do in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk
OR
Getting Out of Hand by Erin Nicholas
04. National Catfish Month: 💻Read a book where a character uses technology to communicate (i.e. computer, texting, cell phone call) or a book with mistaken identity or a deceptive character or a book with a misleading cover (i.e. it looked like it might be light and cute and turned out to be heavy and more serious).
05. National Mountain Climbing Day (August 1): 🧗🏽♀️Read a book from your mountain of a tbr or a book that you have high hopes of enjoying.
Island Heat by Susan Kearney
OR
A Slip in Time by Kathleen Kirkwood
06. Sisters Day (August 2): 👩❤️👩Read a book with siblings in the story or a book with a character that is a good friend or dependable or competitive in some way.
07. Book Lover's Day (August 9): 💝Read a book with a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share with someone because you expect to love it (i.e. great reviews, fave author, someone recommended it).
Home For The Holidays by Lisa Plumley
OR
Love in the Light by Laura Kaye
08. Left Hander's Day (August 13): 🤚🏻Read a book with a wealthy character or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
Sugarcoated by Erin Nicholas
OR
No Time to Explain by Kate Angell
OR
Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew
09. Women's Equality Day (August 26): 👩💻Read a book written by a woman author or a book with a woman on the cover or in the story or a book that has been voted on in any poll or any award competition or added or voted on in any list.
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
















1. published in August - Torch - Cambria Hebert (2013) - 6 AUG
2. the letter G in the author's name - Midnight's Seduction - Donna Grant - 13 AUG
3. written by Helena Hunting - Kiss My Cupcake - Helena Hunting - 20 AUG
4. a deceptive character - Promises, Promises - Erica James - 14 AUG
5. from your mountain of a tbr - Wanted: Bodyguard - Carla Cassidy - 2 AUG
6. siblings in the story - The Traitor - V.S. Alexander - 11 AUG
7. expect to love it - Cusp: A Renzo + Lucia Companion - Bethany-Kris - 10 AUG
8. a wealthy character - Spark - Aleatha Romig - 8 AUG
9. written by a woman author - The What If Guy - Lauren Blakely - 3 AUG
10. Reader's Choice - The Boathouse - Vickie McKeehan - 9 AUG











10/10 Completed. Finish!!
1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book with green on the cover.
Savaged-Mia Sheridan 8/17
2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy: The August flowers of the month symbolize strength of character, faithfulness, integrity, and persistence.
Read a book with the letter G or P in the title or author's first, middle or last name.
Gypsy King-Devney Perry 8/07
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting : Read a book by an author who is from Canada.
Natasha Madison-Hollywood Princess 8/07
4. August is National Catfish Month- Read a book where a character uses technology to communicate (i.e. computer, texting, cell phone call).
Captivate Me-Ryan Michele 8/04
5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day- Read a book from your mountain of a tbr.
The Life You Stole-Jewel E. Ann 8/04
6. August 2nd- Sisters Day- Read a book with siblings in the story.
Nova-Crystal Daniels 8/01
7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day- Read a book you would love to share with someone because you expect to love it (i.e. great reviews, fave author, someone recommended it).
Great and Precious Things-Rebecca Yarros 8/14
8. August 13- Left Hander's Day: Fun facts- Left handed college graduates have a 26% greater chance of becoming rich. It is believed that all polar bears are left handed.
Read a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
(233)
Any Day Now-Lani Lynn Vale 8/12
9. August 26-Women's Equality Day: Commemorates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
Read a book written by a woman author.
Autumn Jones Lake-Rhythm of the Road 8/21
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Fury-Jordan Marie 8/19











August 1st- August 31st
10/10 Finished!
✔ 1. Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover: After 8/05
✔ 2. Read a book with a character you admire: The Bombshell Effect 8/15
✔ 3. Read one book written by Helena Hunting: Pucked 8/14
✔ 4. August is National Catfish Month- Read a book where a character uses technology to communicate (i.e. computer, texting, cell phone call) or a book with mistaken identity or a deceptive character or a book with a misleading cover (i.e. it looked like it might be light and cute and turned out to be heavy and more serious).
It Ends with Us 8/13
✔ 5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day- Read a book from your mountain of a tbr: Dirty English 8/11
✔ 6. August 2nd- Sisters Day- Read a book with siblings in the story
The Marriage Effect 8/18
✔ 7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day- Read a book with a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share with someone because you expect to love it (i.e. great reviews, fave author, someone recommended it). Two Wedding Crashers 8/10
✔ 8. Read a book with a wealthy character: Three Blind Dates 8/03
✔ 9. August 26-Women's Equality Day: Commemorates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
Read a book written by a woman author: One Baby Daddy 8/14
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice: Flock 8/21
Happy Reading!!











August Monthly Challenge
August 1st- August 31st
5/5 romance
1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
Italian translation- La strada più difficile (=Along the Broken Road) by Heather Burch 22 August; 4☆

2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy: The August flowers of the month symbolize strength of character, faithfulness, integrity, and persistence.
Read a book with a character you admire or written by an author you admire, or a book with the letter G or P in the title or author's first, middle or last name.
Dead Drift by Dani Pettrey 2 August; 5☆

You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is from Canada. You can also read any book with an athletic character or a book with sports equipment or food on the cover, or a book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
4. August is National Catfish Month- Read a book where a character uses technology to communicate (i.e. computer, texting, cell phone call) or a book with mistaken identity or a deceptive character or a book with a misleading cover (i.e. it looked like it might be light and cute and turned out to be heavy and more serious).
5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day- Read a book from your mountain of a tbr or a book that you have high hopes of enjoying.
Sergeant's Christmas Siege by Megan Crane 10 August; 4 1/2☆

7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day- Read a book with a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share with someone because you expect to love it (i.e. great reviews, fave author, someone recommended it).
8. August 13- Left Hander's Day: Fun facts- Left handed college graduates have a 26% greater chance of becoming rich. It is believed that all polar bears are left handed.
Read a book with a wealthy character or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
365 pages (kindle version)- Rainy Day Friends by Jill Shalvis 14 August; 5☆

9. August 26-Women's Equality Day: Commemorates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
Read a book written by a woman author or a book with a woman on the cover or in the story or a book that has been voted on in any poll or any award competition or added or voted on in any list.
Tutti i problemi dell'amore (=The Royal Rogue) by Karina Halle 5 August; 4☆


1. Happy August Birthday!:
🍧Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
Incognito Ex - Geri Krotow (HRS #2101 - Aug 2020) - Aug 4
2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy: The August flowers of the month symbolize strength of character, faithfulness, integrity, and persistence.
🍧Read a book with a character you admire or written by an author you admire, or a book with the letter G or P in the title or author's first, middle or last name.
A Forbidden Liaison with Miss Grant - Marguerite Kaye (HH#1525 - Sept 2020) (admire characters) - Aug 25
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting :
🍧Read one book written by Helena Hunting or any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Helena Hunting -
* Helena lives near Toronto, Canada
* She is a NYT and USA Today Bestselling author
* She writes Contemporary Romance and Romantic Comedies
* She loves hockey and popcorn
🍧You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is from Canada. You can also read any book with an athletic character or a book with sports equipment or food on the cover, or a book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
4. August is National Catfish Month:
🍧Read a book where a character uses technology to communicate (i.e. computer, texting, cell phone call) or a book with mistaken identity or a deceptive character or a book with a misleading cover (i.e. it looked like it might be light and cute and turned out to be heavy and more serious).
The Last Man She Expected - Michelle Major (HSE #2786 - Sept 2020) (technology) - Aug 23
5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day:
🍧Read a book from your mountain of a tbr or a book that you have high hopes of enjoying.
The Baby Proposal - Andrea Laurence (HD #2485 - Dec 2016) - Aug 10
6. August 2nd- Sisters Day:
🍧Read a book with siblings in the story or a book with a character that is a good friend or dependable or competitive in some way.
Plain Refuge - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #826 - June 2020) (siblings) - Aug 2
7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day:
🍧Read a book with a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share with someone because you expect to love it (i.e. great reviews, fave author, someone recommended it).
Hired by the Unexpected Billionaire - Susan Meier (HR #4724 - Aug 2020) - Aug 7
8. August 13- Left Hander's Day: Fun facts- Left handed college graduates have a 26% greater chance of becoming rich. It is believed that all polar bears are left handed.
🍧Read a book with a wealthy character or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
A Reunion of Rivals - Reese Ryan (HD #2745 - July 2020) (wealthy character) - Aug 3
9. August 26-Women's Equality Day: Commemorates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
🍧Read a book written by a woman author or a book with a woman on the cover or in the story or a book that has been voted on in any poll or any award competition or added or voted on in any list.
Tides & Treasures - Lynda Haviland (CPC Publishing - Aug 2020) - Aug 5
10. Reader's Choice:
🍧Read any book of your choice
The Pregnancy Proposition - Andrea Laurence (HD #2475 - Oct 2016) - Aug 10










This was great and can't want for the September one :)"
So glad you enjoyed it M!
Congrats on finishing!

This was great and can't want for the September one :)"
So glad you enjoyed it M!
Congrats on finishing!"
Thanks Fran!

5/10 Read
4. Deceptive character - Emerald Blaze by Ilona Andrews
7. Expect to love it - Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
8. Wealthy Character -










1/8/20 – 31/8/20
10/10
1 - Happy August Birthday!:
2 - August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy:
3 - Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting :
4 - August is National Catfish Month:
5 - August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day:
6 - August 2nd- Sisters Day:
7 - August 9th- Book Lover's Day-
8 - August 13- Left Hander's Day:
9 - August 26-Women's Equality Day:
10. Reader's Choice:











9/10 Completed
01. Happy August Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
02. Flowers of the Month ~ Gladiolus and Poppy: 💐Read a book with a character you admire or written by an author you admire, or a book with the letter G or P in the title or author's first, middle or last name.
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Helena Hunting: 👩🏻💻Read one book written by Helena Hunting or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Canada, or by an author who is from Canada. You can also read any book with an athletic character or a book with sports equipment or food on the cover, or a book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
04. National Catfish Month: 💻Read a book where a character uses technology to communicate (i.e. computer, texting, cell phone call) or a book with mistaken identity or a deceptive character or a book with a misleading cover (i.e. it looked like it might be light and cute and turned out to be heavy and more serious).
05. National Mountain Climbing Day (August 1): 🧗🏽♀️Read a book from your mountain of a tbr or a book that you have high hopes of enjoying.
Island Heat by Susan Kearney
OR
A Slip in Time by Kathleen Kirkwood
OR
The Last in Love by Terri Osburn
06. Sisters Day (August 2): 👩❤️👩Read a book with siblings in the story or a book with a character that is a good friend or dependable or competitive in some way.
07. Book Lover's Day (August 9): 💝Read a book with a heart or book on the cover or a book you would love to share with someone because you expect to love it (i.e. great reviews, fave author, someone recommended it).
08. Left Hander's Day (August 13): 🤚🏻Read a book with a wealthy character or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
09. Women's Equality Day (August 26): 👩💻Read a book written by a woman author or a book with a woman on the cover or in the story or a book that has been voted on in any poll or any award competition or added or voted on in any list.
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.













🙋🏻♀️ In for 10!
10 of 10. Updated 8.25.2020 DONE!
1. Happy August Birthday!: Siren in Waiting by Sophie Oak 8.24.2020
2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy: Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts 8.16.2020
3. Featured Author Challenge - Helena Hunting: Pucked Up by Helena Hunting 8.7.2020
4. August is National Catfish Month: IRL: In Real Life by Lucy Lennox and Molly Maddox 8.17.2020
5. National Mountain Climbing Day - August 1: Fatal Deception by Marie Force 8.4.2020
6. Sisters Day - August 2: The Summer Deal by Jill Shalvis 8.13.2020
7. Book Lover's Day - August 9: Texas Glory by Lorraine Heath 8.19.2020
8. Left Hander's Day - August 13: Only a Millionaire by J.S. Scott 8.20.2020
9. Women's Equality Day - August 26: Alpha Night by Nalini Singh 8.10.2020
10. Reader's Choice: Wound Tight by Lorelei James 8.22.2020










Thanks for a fun challenge!!

10/10 Completed
✔🎂 01. Happy August Birthday! - Read a book published in August
Emerald Blaze (Published August 25th 2020) - 3⭐- 08/25
✔🌸 02. Flower of the Month - Read a book written by an author you admire
Guarding Temptation by Talia Hibbert - 3⭐ - 08/04
✔📝 03. FAC Helena Hunting - Read a book with an athletic character
Scoring off the Field - 4⭐ - 08/12
✔👤 04. National Catfish Month - Read a book with mistaken identity or a deceptive character
Stranger in My Arms - 5⭐- 08/18
✔⛰ 05. National Mountain Climbing Day - Read a book from your mountain of TBR
All Things Burn - 1⭐ - 08/04
✔👨👧👧 06. Sisters Day - Read a book with siblings in the story
Band Sinister - 3⭐ - 08/01
✔📚 07. Book Lover's Day - Read a book you would love to share with someone
Indigo - 5⭐- 08/03
✔🖐 08. Left Handers Day - Read a book with an animal on the cover
The A.I. Who Loved Me - 4⭐- 08/05
✔👩 09. Women's Equality Day - Read a book with a woman on the cover
Sea of Ruin - 4⭐- 08/02
✔📌� Reader's choice
Equivalent Exchange - 5⭐- 08/03











Completed: 10/10
1. Happy August Birthday!: Bury Me by Tara Sivec 8/6
2. Gladiolus and Poppy: Brooding Rebel to Baby Daddy by Ally Blake 8/7
3. FAC author Helena Hunting: Woodrose Mountain by RaeAnne Thayne 8/11
4. August is National Catfish Month-Written with You by Aly Martinez 8/16
5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day-Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy 8/10
6. August 2nd- Sisters Day-Shut Out by Kody Keplinger 8/17
7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day-Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 8/24
8. August 13- Left Hander's Day: I Knew You Were Trouble by Lauren Layne 8/1
9. August 26-Women's Equality Day: Mistake of Magic by Alex Lidell 8/2
10. Reader's Choice: Rocky Mountain Revenge by Cindi Myers 8/12











1. Happy August Birthday!: Murder, Served Simply by Isabella Alan August 23, 4 stars
2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy: Claws and Effect by Rita Mae Brown August 26, 3 stars
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting : Cupcakes and Ink by Helena Hunting August 7, 4 stars
4. August is National Catfish Month- Loving a Lost Lord by Mary Jo Putney August 12, 4 stars
5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day- My Life as a White Trash Zombie by Diana Rowland August 14, 4 stars
6. August 2nd- Sisters Day- Shanghai Girls by Lisa See August 17, 5 stars
7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day- Every Trick in the Book by Lucy Arlington August 28, 3 stars
8. August 13- Left Hander's Day: One with You by Sylvia Day August 7, 4 stars
9. August 26-Women's Equality Day: If You Were Mine by Bella Andre August 27, 4 stars
10. Reader's Choice: Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi August 20, 3 stars











10/10
August Monthly Challenge
August 1st- August 31st
1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August Trade Deadline, Avon Gale, 8/27
2. August Flowers of the Month - Gladiolus and Poppy:
Read a book with the letter G or P in the title, Penny's Protector, Ruby Dixon, 8/20
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Helena Hunting: You may also read a book set in Canada Apple Polisher, Heidi Belleau, 8/14
4. August is National Catfish Month- Read a book where a character uses technology to communicate (i.e. computer, texting, cell phone call), Meet Cute Club, Jack Harbon, 8/5
5. August 1st- National Mountain Climbing Day- Read a book from your mountain of a tbr or a book that you have high hopes of enjoying. Virgin Flyer, Lucy Lennox, 8/1
6. August 2nd- Sisters Day- Read a book with siblings in the story All at Sea, J.L. Merrow, 8/1
7. August 9th- Book Lover's Day- Read a because you expect to love it Love Him Breathless, E.M. Lindsey, 8/24
8. August 13- Left Hander's Day: Fun facts- Read a book with a wealthy character Love Him Free, E.M. Lindsey, 8/22
9. August 26-Women's Equality Day: Read a book written by a woman author Project Hero, Briar Prescott, 8/30
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice Wallflower, Heidi Belleau, 8/15










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