Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Welcome to the August Monthly Book Challenge!


• You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.
• When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date(s) when you finished your book(s).
• You may update your original challenge as you go or repost upon completion if you choose.

Feel free to ask if you need help with any of the challenges. Happy reading!

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 Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month: August 1 marks the start of Happiness Happens Month, a time to celebrate and appreciate all of life's joys! This month was created in 1999 by the Secret Society of Happy People, which encourages everyone to focus on the positive aspects of life. The goal is to spread happiness throughout the world and remind people that they should be grateful for everything they have. So get ready to smile and enjoy this special month by indulging in activities that make you happy and spreading joy wherever you go!

🌻 Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak: Read one book written by Lexi Blake (aka Sophie Oak) or any author with her first or last name.
🌻 Lexi Blake’s Backlist
🌻 Sophie Oak’s Backlist

Fun facts about Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak:
* She lives in Texas with her family and “the laziest rescue dog in the world”
* Lexi has written various subgenres of romance, as well as urban fantasy
* She is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author
* When Lexi was younger, her writing focused on plays and journalism

🌻 You may also read any book set in Texas, a book with a dog in it, or a book with either an actor or journalist character in it. You can also read any book published by a New York Times or USA Today bestselling author.

4. Sunflower Day – August 2: The first Saturday of August celebrates the joy of the happiest flower on Earth: the sunflower! With origins that stretch back to at least 1000 B.C., this versatile flower is more than its beauty: it is also a source of food, oil, paints, and more.

🌻 Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with flowers on its cover. You can also read a book with a “sunshine” character, or a book with a happily-ever-after.

5. Coast Guard Day – August 4: Founded in 1790, the United States Coast Guard is best known for its water search-and-rescue operations, but this military division also plays a large part in marine environmental protection.

🌻 Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance, or features an active-duty service member or a veteran of any military branch. You can also read a book where a character goes swimming, a book where someone needs rescued (bonus points if a helicopter is involved!), a book with water on its cover, or a book with either 17 or 90 in its page count.

6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8: Those celebrating Global Sleep Under the Stars Night are encouraged to spend a night outside to enjoy the wonders the late summer sky beholds.

🌻 Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason. You can also read a book with an astronomer character (professional or amateur), a book classified as science-fiction romance on Goodreads, or a book with a night sky or stars on its cover.

7. Relaxation Day – August 15: Kick back with a book and relax! If you have something to do, it can surely wait for tomorrow.

🌻 Read a book where the characters spend time lazing around or doing a relaxing activity. You can also read a novella, a book with a summer-inspired cover (your interpretation), or a comfort-read from a favorite author.

8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23: Founded in 2024, Find Your Inner Nerd Day encourages you to flaunt your quirkiness while celebrating your interests and hobbies. Whether you’re a collector, a movie aficionado, a comic book reader, or just jam with everything geek, this day is for you!

🌻 Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character (your interpretation), or a character who is an avid collector, gamer, or involved in a fandom. You can also read a romantic graphic novel (some suggestions), or a book published in 2024.

9. Resurrect Romance Week: Exactly six months after Valentine’s Day, the second full week in August celebrates Resurrect Romance Week. This holiday encourages people to celebrate love and reinforce love for their partners by showing them how you feel.

🌻 Read a book that is a second-chance romance, or a book with an established couple who must repair their relationship. You can also read a book with a character who performs a “grand gesture” for their romantic partner, or a book with red or hearts on the cover.

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

Here’s mine!

Completed: 10/10

1. Happy August Birthday!: Stardust Legend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8/2)
2. Happiness Happens Month: A Dragon Rider's Guide to Retirement ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8/13)
3. FAC – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak: The Vampire in the Potting Shed ⭐⭐⭐ (8/11)
4. Sunflower Day: Brother of Sin ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8/19)
5. Coast Guard Day: Before and After ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8/15)
6. Sleep Under the Stars Night: The Bodyguard's Ruin ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8/4)
7. Relaxation Day: Sweet City Hearts & Kisses ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8/12)
8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day: Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron ⭐⭐⭐ (8/31)
9. Resurrect Romance Week: Cherished by the Sinners ⭐⭐⭐.5 (8/23)
10. Reader's Choice: The Cyborg's Runaway ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8/27)

2025 August Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finish

1. Happy August Birthday!:
🌻Read a book published in August
Playing with Words-Kelly Elliott 8/22/25

2. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month:
🌻 Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!
Hello Darling-Kayley Loring 8/11/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak:
🌻 Read any book set in Texas
Time to Bounce-Lani Lynn Vale 8/02/25

4. Sunflower Day – August 2: The first Saturday of August celebrates the joy of the happiest flower on Earth: the sunflower!
🌻 Read a book with a happily-ever-after.
Chasing Shelter-Catherine Cowles 8/09/25

5. Coast Guard Day – August 4: Founded in 1790
🌻 Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance
Beyond What is Given-Rebecca Yarros 8/10/25

6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8:
🌻 Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason.
Fooled Around and Spelled In Love-Michelle M. Pillow 8/06/25

7. Relaxation Day – August 15:
🌻 Read a comfort-read from a favorite author.
Scatter the Bones-Autumn Jones Lake 8/05/25

8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23: Founded in 2024
🌻 Read a book published in 2024.
Changing Tides-Amber Kelly 8/15/25

9. Resurrect Romance Week: Exactly six months after Valentine’s Day, the second full week in August celebrates Resurrect Romance Week.
🌻 Read a book that is a second-chance romance
The Billionaire Is Back-Kayley Loring 8/21/25

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Whispers and Wildfire-Claire Kingsley 8/01/25

2025 August Monthly Challenge - 10/10 read

🎉🎉 CHALLENGE COMPLETE 🎉🎉

1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August
Sapphire Flames - AUG 15 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

2. Happiness Happens Month: Read a humorous book
Stormwolf Summer - AUG 2 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak.
Small Town Siren - AUG 1 ⭐⭐⭐

4. Sunflower Day: Read a book with yellow on the cover.
Meet Cute - AUG 5 ⭐⭐⭐

5. Coast Guard Day: Read a book where someone needs rescuing
No Escape: Part One of the Mercenaries for Hire Duet - AUG 11 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

6. Sleep Under the Stars Night: Read a book classified as science-fiction romance on Goodreads
Immortal in Death - AUG 14 ⭐⭐⭐

7. Relaxation Day: Read a novella.
Schemes & Scandals - AUG 9 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day: Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character.
The Game - AUG 3 ⭐⭐⭐

9. Resurrect Romance Week: Read a book that is a second-chance romance.
Whispers and Wildfire- AUG 7 ⭐⭐⭐

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Until April - AUG 3 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

2025 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Completed: 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. Eileen - Ottessa Moshfegh 8/11/25 (Published on August 18, 2015)

2. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month:
🌻 Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile! Tricky Twenty-Two - Janet Evanovich 8/5/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak:
🌻Read one book written by Lexi Blake (aka Sophie Oak) or any author with her first or last name.
🌻 Lexi Blake’s Backlist
🌻 Sophie Oak’s Backlist

Fun facts about Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak:
* She lives in Texas with her family and “the laziest rescue dog in the world”
* Lexi has written various subgenres of romance, as well as urban fantasy
* She is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author
* When Lexi was younger, her writing focused on plays and journalism

🌻 You may also read any book set in Texas, a book with a dog in it, or a book with either an actor or journalist character in it. You can also read any book published by a New York Times or USA Today bestselling author. Ali Cross - James Patterson 8/23/25

4. Sunflower Day – August 2:
🌻 Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with flowers on its cover. You can also read a book with a “sunshine” character, or a book with a happily-ever-after. Yellow Hibiscus - Tope Omotosho 8/14/25

5. Coast Guard Day – August 4:
🌻 Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance, or features an active-duty service member or a veteran of any military branch. You can also read a book where a character goes swimming, a book where someone needs rescued (bonus points if a helicopter is involved!), a book with water on its cover, or a book with either 17 or 90 in its page count. Myth Academy - A.K. Thorne 8/1/25 (177 pgs.)

6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8:
🌻 Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason. You can also read a book with an astronomer character (professional or amateur), a book classified as science-fiction romance on Goodreads, or a book with a night sky or stars on its cover. Summit Lake - Charlie Donlea 8/12/25

7. Relaxation Day – August 15:
🌻 Read a book where the characters spend time lazing around or doing a relaxing activity. You can also read a novella, a book with a summer-inspired cover (your interpretation), or a comfort-read from a favorite author. It's Better This Way - Debbie Macomber 8/13/25

8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23:
🌻 Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character (your interpretation), or a character who is an avid collector, gamer, or involved in a fandom. You can also read a romantic graphic novel (some suggestions), or a book published in 2024. Secrets In Her Eyes - Lexie Scott 8/14/25 (Published on July 1, 2024)

9. Resurrect Romance Week:
🌻 Read a book that is a second-chance romance, or a book with an established couple who must repair their relationship. You can also read a book with a character who performs a “grand gesture” for their romantic partner, or a book with red or hearts on the cover. Finding Forgiveness - Denise Grover Swank 8/8/25

10. Reader's Choice:
🌻Read any book of your choice. Temptation Ridge - Robyn Carr 8/10/25

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed August 31

1. Happy August Birthday!: Rosamund by Bertrice Small August 12, 4 stars

2. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month:Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey August 31, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak: Steal the Light by Lexi Blake August 11, 3 stars

4. Sunflower Day – August 2: Ciao For Now by Kate Bromley

5. Coast Guard Day – August 4: The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann August 23, 3 stars

6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8: Cover Me by Catherine Mann August 17, 4 stars

7. Relaxation Day – August 15: Visions of Sugar Plums by Janet Evanovich August 26, 4 stars

8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23: Girl Geek by Brenna Aubrey August 28, 4 stars

9. Resurrect Romance Week: Hurricane Beach by Lexie Nicholas August 4, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix August 4, 3 stars

AUGUST BOOKS -

1. Happy August Birthday. Read a book published in August: Butcher & Blackbird 4/8

2. August Month Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month. Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile: Bull Moon Rising 1/8

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak. Read a book published by a New York Times or USA Today bestselling author: Vanquish 16/8

4. Sunflower Day – August 2. Read a book with yellow on the cover: Perfect Match 21/8

5. Coast Guard Day – August 4. Read a book where a character goes swimming, or a book with water on its cover: Whispers of the Deep 19/8

6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8. Read a sci-fi book: UnWholly 13/8

7. Relaxation Day – August 15. Read a novella: Blonde Date 19/8

8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23. Read a book published in 2024: The Demon's Queen 20/8

9. Resurrect Romance Week. Read a book that is a second-chance romance: Dirty Scoundrel 20/8

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Secret Baby at Camp 21/8

🏕️🍔🍦🍉2025 August Monthly Challenge🫐🍨🌭🏖️




10/10 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.
The Truest Thing by Samantha Young 08/08/25
02. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month: 🌻Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!
The Matchmaking Twins by Christy Jeffries 08/23/25
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Lexi Blake (aka Sophie Oak) or any author with her first or last name.
🌻You may also read any book set in Texas, a book with a dog in it, or a book with either an actor or journalist character in it. You can also read any book published by a New York Times or USA Today bestselling author.
Aloha Texas by Chris Keniston 08/16/25
04. Sunflower Day (August 2): 🌻Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with flowers on its cover. You can also read a book with a “sunshine” character, or a book with a happily-ever-after.
Doing It Over by Catherine Bybee 08/29/25
05. Coast Guard Day (August 4): 🛥️Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance, or features an active-duty service member or a veteran of any military branch. You can also read a book where a character goes swimming, a book where someone needs rescued (bonus points if a helicopter is involved!), a book with water on its cover, or a book with either 17 or 90 in its page count.
Love off the Leash by Tara Taylor Quinn 08/09/25
06. Sleep Under the Stars Night (August 8): 🏕️Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason. You can also read a book with an astronomer character (professional or amateur), a book classified as science-fiction romance on Goodreads, or a book with a night sky or stars on its cover.
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren 08/03/25
07. Relaxation Day (August 15): 🏖️Read a book where the characters spend time lazing around or doing a relaxing activity. You can also read a novella, a book with a summer-inspired cover (your interpretation), or a comfort-read from a favorite author.
The Summer Escape by Jill Shalvis 08/18/25
08. Find Your Inner Nerd Day (August 23): 🤓Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character (your interpretation), or a character who is an avid collector, gamer, or involved in a fandom. You can also read a romantic graphic novel (some suggestions), or a book published in 2024.
Bear Facts: Shifters Unbound by Jennifer Ashley 08/22/25
09. Resurrect Romance Week: 💕Read a book that is a second-chance romance, or a book with an established couple who must repair their relationship. You can also read a book with a character who performs a “grand gesture” for their romantic partner, or a book with red or hearts on the cover.
Happily This Christmas by Susan Mallery 08/24/25
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Jo's Journey by S.E. Smith 08/31/25

Monthly Challenge - August

1. Published in August: The Maverick of the Mountain Tessa Klein 5☆ 9/8/25
2. Humorous book: A Sin and a Shame A.W. Hartoin 2.5☆ 8/8/25
3. Lexi Blake: Once Upon a Time in Bliss DNF 1☆ 9/8/25
4. Yellow cover: Big Bundts Kate Hunt 5☆ 4/8/25
5. Water on cover: The Cowboy's Heiress Mia Brody 4☆ 4/8/25
6. Night Sky: The Spark Between Us Zoey Rose 5☆ 3/8/25
7. Favourite author read: Hunter Carole Mortimer 5☆ 5/8/25
8. Published in 2024: Bossy Bred Kate Hunt 5☆ 5/8/25
9. Red cover: The Christmas Breakup Club Luci Beach 3☆ 4/8/25
10. Reader's Choice: Chloe and the Devil Carole Mortimer 5☆ 6/8/25

I'm in!
10/10 - Complete!

✔ Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August.
The Society of Unknowable Objects, Gareth Brown - 15 August

✔ August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month: August 1 marks the start of Happiness Happens Month, a time to celebrate and appreciate all of life's joys! This month was created in 1999 by the Secret Society of Happy People, which encourages everyone to focus on the positive aspects of life. The goal is to spread happiness throughout the world and remind people that they should be grateful for everything they have. So get ready to smile and enjoy this special month by indulging in activities that make you happy and spreading joy wherever you go!

🌻 Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!
The Beach Street Knitting Society and Yarn Club, Gil McNeil - 5 August

✔ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak: Read one book written by Lexi Blake (aka Sophie Oak) or any author with her first or last name.
🌻 Lexi Blake’s Backlist
🌻 Sophie Oak’s Backlist

🌻 You may also read any book with a dog in it.
The Other Side of Now, Paige Harbison - 6 August

✔ Sunflower Day – August 2: The first Saturday of August celebrates the joy of the happiest flower on Earth: the sunflower! With origins that stretch back to at least 1000 B.C., this versatile flower is more than its beauty: it is also a source of food, oil, paints, and more.

🌻 Read a book with flowers on its cover.
We All Live Here, Jojo Moyes - 1 August

✔ Coast Guard Day – August 4: Founded in 1790, the United States Coast Guard is best known for its water search-and-rescue operations, but this military division also plays a large part in marine environmental protection.

🌻 Read a book where a character goes swimming.
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, JRR Tolkien - 3 August

✔ Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8: Those celebrating Global Sleep Under the Stars Night are encouraged to spend a night outside to enjoy the wonders the late summer sky beholds.

🌻 Read a book with an astronomer character (professional or amateur).
The Perfect Retreat, Kate Forster - 10 August

✔ Relaxation Day – August 15: Kick back with a book and relax! If you have something to do, it can surely wait for tomorrow.

🌻 Read a book with a summer-inspired cover.
Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds, Allison Brennan - 7 August

✔ Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23: Founded in 2024, Find Your Inner Nerd Day encourages you to flaunt your quirkiness while celebrating your interests and hobbies. Whether you’re a collector, a movie aficionado, a comic book reader, or just jam with everything geek, this day is for you!

🌻 Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character (your interpretation).
Hacked by the Beast, Stephany Simmons - 10 August

✔ Resurrect Romance Week: Exactly six months after Valentine’s Day, the second full week in August celebrates Resurrect Romance Week. This holiday encourages people to celebrate love and reinforce love for their partners by showing them how you feel.

🌻 Read a book that is a second-chance romance.
Finders Keepers, Sarah Adler - 5 August

✔ Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
I Who Have Never Known Men, Jacqueline Harpman - 1 August

I'm in!

August Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 8/1/25 to 8/31/25
10/10

1. Happy August Birthday!: Green on the cover - A Palm for Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman - 8/18/25 ♥♥♥♥


2. August Month-Long Observance: Will make you smile - Rock Chick Revenge by Kristen Ashley - 8/4/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Not only was I expecting the book to be good, but the narration is excellent.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak: Published by a New York Times bestselling author - 22 Seconds by James Patterson - 8/20/25 ♥♥♥

Patterson holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Times bestsellers.

4. Sunflower Day – August 2: With a happily-ever-after - Rock Chick Regret by Kristen Ashley - 8/15/25 ♥♥♥♥♥


5. Coast Guard Day – August 4: Categorized on Goodreads as military romance - Shades of Gray by Maya Banks - 8/25/25 ♥♥♥♥


6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8: Night sky or stars on its cover - Reach for the Stars by Maxine Morrey - 8/29/25 ♥♥♥♥


7. Relaxation Day – August 15: Novella AND a summer-inspired cover - Sweeter With You by Susan Mallery - 8/19/25 ♥♥♥♥


8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23: Nerdy/geeky/quirky character - Creation in Death by J.D. Robb - 8/17/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

The e-geeks have a prominent role in this one, especially Roarke, McNab, and Callendar.

9. Resurrect Romance Week: Second-chance romance - Rock Chick Reckoning by Kristen Ashley - 8/11/25 ♥♥♥♥♥


10. Reader's Choice: Any book - Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas - 8/22/25 ♥♥♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 8/29/25*****

Read - 10

1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot
Off With The Old Love, Betty Neels | 8/1

2. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month
🌻 Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!
The Big Chili, Julia Buckley | 8/4

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)
🌻 Rread any book published by a USA Today bestselling author
The Seven Year Slip, Ashley Poston | 8/8

4. Sunflower Day – August 2: The first Saturday of August
🌻 Read a book a book with a happily-ever-after
The Awakened Heart, Betty Neels | 8/2

5. Coast Guard Day – August 4
🌻 Read a book where a character goes swimming
A Whole New Light, Sandra Brown | 8/9

6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8
🌻 Read a book classified as science-fiction romance
The Werewolf Dates the Deputy, Kristen Painter | 8/25

7. Relaxation Day – August 15
🌻 Read a book where the characters doing a relaxing activity
The Difference Between Somebody and Someone, Aly Martinez | 8/8

8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23
🌻 Read a book published in 2024
Woman at Point Zero, Nawal El Saadawi | 8/5

9. Resurrect Romance Week
🌻 Read a book with a character who performs a “grand gesture” for their romantic partner
The Stationery Shop, Marjan Kamali | 8/12

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Audition: A Novel, Ryū Murakami | 8/7

AUGUST 2025 MONTHLY CHALLENGE

9/10

1. Happy August Birthday!

2. August Month - Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month
🌻 Just Our Luck by Denise Williams (tagged rom-com)
🌻 Read: 8/4/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak
🌻 After Paris by Mary Ellen Taylor(NYT bestselling suspense novelist Mary Burton)
🌻 Read: 8/1/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

4. Sunflower Day - August 2
🌻 Whiskey Secrets by Carrie Ann Ryan (hea)
🌻 Read: 8/5/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️

5. Coast Guard Day - August 4
🌻 Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams (ex-marine MMC)
🌻 Read: 8/12/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

6. Sleep Under the Stars Night - August 8
🌻 Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams (stars outside window)
🌻 Read: 8/14/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

7. Relaxation Day - August 15
🌻 Caught Up by Liz Tomforde (comfort read)
🌻 Read: 8/15/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day - August 23
🌻 Play Along by Liz Tomforde (published in 2024)
🌻 Read: 8/20/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

9. Resurrect Romance Week
🌻 The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel (red on cover)
🌻 Read: 8/8/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️

10. Reader's Choice
🌻 When in Rome by Sarah Adams
🌻 Read: 8/6/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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1/10 completed

4. Sunflower Day – August 2: The first Saturday of August celebrates the joy of the happiest flower on Earth: the sunflower! With origins that stretch back to at least 1000 B.C., this versatile flower is more than its beauty: it is also a source of food, oil, paints, and more.

🌻 Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with flowers on its cover. You can also read a book with a “sunshine” character, or a book with a happily-ever-after.


Fight or Flight

August Monthly

4 read


4. HEA, Sunshine MC or Cover: Yellow
Apple Polisher - Heidi Belleau 8/17 ★★★☆

5. Military MC or page count with 17 or 90
Bound by Honor - S.E. Jakes 8/18 ★★★☆

8. Pub in 2024
The Boyfriend Subscription - Steven Salvatore 8/9 ★★☆

10. My choice
Safe - L. Waltree 8/3 ★★★☆

My spot

August Monthly Reading Challenge
2/10

1. Happy August Birthday!: Published in August or Green cover

2. Happiness Happens Month: Humorous book or makes you smile

3. Featured Author Challenge Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak: book written by Lexi Blake (aka Sophie Oak) or any author with her first or last name. Or set in Texas, with a dog or actor/journalist character. Darwin's Radio (8/6/25) Journalist Character

4. Sunflower Day: Yellow or flowers on cover or has an HEA

5. Coast Guard Day: military romance, active duty service member or veteran or where someone needs rescuing.
This Princess Kills Monsters (8/9/25) lots of characters take turns needing recuing.

6. Sleep Under the Stars Night: Goes camping or sleeps outdoors, astronomer character, MPG sci-fi romance or night sky or stars on cover.

7. Relaxation Day: Characters do a relaxing activity. summer inspired cover, or a comfort read.

8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day: Nerdy/Geeky/Quirky character, Character that is an avid collector, gamer, or published 2024.

9. Resurrect Romance Week: Second chance romance, couple repairs relationship, "grand gestures" or hearts on cover.

10. Reader's Choice:

2025 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Completed: 0/10

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 Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month:
🌻 Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak:
🌻Read one book written by Lexi Blake (aka Sophie Oak) or any author with her first or last name.
🌻 Lexi Blake’s Backlist
🌻 Sophie Oak’s Backlist

Fun facts about Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak:
* She lives in Texas with her family and “the laziest rescue dog in the world”
* Lexi has written various subgenres of romance, as well as urban fantasy
* She is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author
* When Lexi was younger, her writing focused on plays and journalism

🌻 You may also read any book set in Texas, a book with a dog in it, or a book with either an actor or journalist character in it. You can also read any book published by a New York Times or USA Today bestselling author.

4. Sunflower Day – August 2:
🌻 Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with flowers on its cover. You can also read a book with a “sunshine” character, or a book with a happily-ever-after.

5. Coast Guard Day – August 4:
🌻 Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance, or features an active-duty service member or a veteran of any military branch. You can also read a book where a character goes swimming, a book where someone needs rescued (bonus points if a helicopter is involved!), a book with water on its cover, or a book with either 17 or 90 in its page count.

6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8:
🌻 Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason. You can also read a book with an astronomer character (professional or amateur), a book classified as science-fiction romance on Goodreads, or a book with a night sky or stars on its cover.

7. Relaxation Day – August 15:
🌻 Read a book where the characters spend time lazing around or doing a relaxing activity. You can also read a novella, a book with a summer-inspired cover (your interpretation), or a comfort-read from a favorite author.

8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23:
🌻 Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character (your interpretation), or a character who is an avid collector, gamer, or involved in a fandom. You can also read a romantic graphic novel (some suggestions), or a book published in 2024.

9. Resurrect Romance Week:
🌻 Read a book that is a second-chance romance, or a book with an established couple who must repair their relationship. You can also read a book with a character who performs a “grand gesture” for their romantic partner, or a book with red or hearts on the cover.

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

2025 August Monthly Challenge -

10/10 DONE

1. Happy August Birthday!: published in August Aug 02, 2022 Shutter Dennis Lehane 8/8
2. Happiness Happens Month: humorous book, or will make you smile! Kissing My Old Life Au Revoir Eliza Watson 8/19

3. Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak: dog in it Tracking the Missing Sami A. Abrams 8/2
4. Sunflower Day: flowers on cover Death in Sanctuary Garden Denise Cook Robinson 8/12

5. Coast Guard Day: features an active-duty service member SEALS Protecting Wren Susan Stoker 8/1
6. Sleep Under the Stars Night: night sky on cover Ciji Ware 8/12

7. Relaxation Day: novella The Helios Syndrome Vivian Shaw 8/7
8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day: 1st published March 5, 2024 Rift in the Soul Faith Hunter 8/2
9. Resurrect Romance Week: red cover Jo Nesbø 8/1

10. Reader's Choice: It Takes a Psychic Jayne Castle 8/14

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 Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month: August 1 marks the start of Happiness Happens Month, a time to celebrate and appreciate all of life's joys! This month was created in 1999 by the Secret Society of Happy People, which encourages everyone to focus on the positive aspects of life. The goal is to spread happiness throughout the world and remind people that they should be grateful for everything they have. So get ready to smile and enjoy this special month by indulging in activities that make you happy and spreading joy wherever you go!

🌻 Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak: Read one book written by Lexi Blake (aka Sophie Oak) or any author with her first or last name.
🌻 Lexi Blake’s Backlist
🌻 Sophie Oak’s Backlist

Fun facts about Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak:
* She lives in Texas with her family and “the laziest rescue dog in the world”
* Lexi has written various subgenres of romance, as well as urban fantasy
* She is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author
* When Lexi was younger, her writing focused on plays and journalism

🌻 You may also read any book set in Texas, a book with a dog in it, or a book with either an actor or journalist character in it. You can also read any book published by a New York Times or USA Today bestselling author.

4. Sunflower Day – August 2: The first Saturday of August celebrates the joy of the happiest flower on Earth: the sunflower! With origins that stretch back to at least 1000 B.C., this versatile flower is more than its beauty: it is also a source of food, oil, paints, and more.

🌻 Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with flowers on its cover. You can also read a book with a “sunshine” character, or a book with a happily-ever-after.

5. Coast Guard Day – August 4: Founded in 1790, the United States Coast Guard is best known for its water search-and-rescue operations, but this military division also plays a large part in marine environmental protection.

🌻 Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance, or features an active-duty service member or a veteran of any military branch. You can also read a book where a character goes swimming, a book where someone needs rescued (bonus points if a helicopter is involved!), a book with water on its cover, or a book with either 17 or 90 in its page count.

6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8: Those celebrating Global Sleep Under the Stars Night are encouraged to spend a night outside to enjoy the wonders the late summer sky beholds.

🌻 Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason. You can also read a book with an astronomer character (professional or amateur), a book classified as science-fiction romance on Goodreads, or a book with a night sky or stars on its cover.

7. Relaxation Day – August 15: Kick back with a book and relax! If you have something to do, it can surely wait for tomorrow.

🌻 Read a book where the characters spend time lazing around or doing a relaxing activity. You can also read a novella, a book with a summer-inspired cover (your interpretation), or a comfort-read from a favorite author.

8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23: Founded in 2024, Find Your Inner Nerd Day encourages you to flaunt your quirkiness while celebrating your interests and hobbies. Whether you’re a collector, a movie aficionado, a comic book reader, or just jam with everything geek, this day is for you!

🌻 Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character (your interpretation), or a character who is an avid collector, gamer, or involved in a fandom. You can also read a romantic graphic novel (some suggestions), or a book published in 2024.

9. Resurrect Romance Week: Exactly six months after Valentine’s Day, the second full week in August celebrates Resurrect Romance Week. This holiday encourages people to celebrate love and reinforce love for their partners by showing them how you feel.

🌻 Read a book that is a second-chance romance, or a book with an established couple who must repair their relationship. You can also read a book with a character who performs a “grand gesture” for their romantic partner, or a book with red or hearts on the cover.

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

August Monthly Challenge
August 2025

My Monthly Challenge (msg 21)

Books Read ❱❱ 10



☑️1. Happy August Birthday!
🌻Read a book published in August
🌻Yellowstone Vows ❱❱ 08.31 ★★★

☑️2. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month
🌻Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!
🌻Karma Girl ❱❱ 08.25 ★★★

☑️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak
🌻Read a book with either an actor or journalist character
🌻California Dreaming ❱❱ 08.22 ★★★

☑️4. Sunflower Day – August 2
🌻Read a book with yellow on the cover
🌻Once an Heiress ❱❱ 08.17 ★★★★

☑️5. Coast Guard Day – August 4
🌻Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance
🌻Danger Close ❱❱ 08.10 ★★★

☑️6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8
🌻Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside
🌻Consort of Fire ❱❱ 08.19 ★★★★

☑️7. Relaxation Day – August 15
🌻Read a book with a summer-inspired cover
🌻Frank's Independence Day ❱❱ 08.03 ★★★★

☑️8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23
🌻Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character
🌻Blue Light Hours ❱❱ 08.04 ★★★

☑️9. Resurrect Romance Week
🌻Read a book that is a second-chance romance
🌻Danger in Academia ❱❱ 08.27 ★★★★

☑️10. Reader's Choice
🌻Read any book of your choice
🌻How to End a Love Story ❱❱ 08.06 ★★★★

Well here's hoping I can get to half of these!

🌻 1. Happy August Birthday!: The Friendship List (August pub)
🌻 2. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month: Not Exactly a Small-Town Romance (Make me smile) or The Price of Scandal (humorous)
🌻 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak: St. Francis Society for Wayward Pets (dog in story)
🌻 4. Sunflower Day – August 2: A Madness of Sunshine (yellow on cover)
🌻 5. Coast Guard Day – August 4: Winter in Paradise (water on cover)
🌻 6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8: Where the Lost Wander (characters sleep outside)
🌻 7. Relaxation Day – August 15: Crash Site (fave author)
🌻 8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23: Hi, I'm a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion Manga, Vol. 1 (romantic graphic novel)
🌻 9. Resurrect Romance Week: Ruby Spencer's Whisky Year (grand gesture, red on cover)
🌻 10. Reader's Choice: Vengeance in Death

Books:
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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.
Biscuits and Slashed Browns - Maddie Day (grass) 8/6


✔️2. August Month-Long Observance -
🌻 Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!
To Kill a Badger - Shelly Laurenston 8/31

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak:
🌻 Read one book written by Lexi Blake (aka Sophie Oak) or any author with her first or last name.
🌻 You may also read any book set in Texas, a book with a dog in it, or a book with either an actor or journalist character in it.
Murder Off the Books - Tamara Berry (Mumford) 8/20

✔️4. Sunflower Day – August 2:
🌻 Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with flowers on its cover. You can also read a book with a “sunshine” character, or a book with a happily-ever-after.
Homicide in Hardcover - Kate Carlisle 8/5


✔️5. Coast Guard Day – August 4:
🌻 Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance, or features an active-duty service member or a veteran of any military branch. You can also read a book where a character goes swimming, a book where someone needs rescued (bonus points if a helicopter is involved!), a book with water on its cover, or a book with either 17 or 90 in its page count.
Kill Without Shame - Alexandra Ivy 8/18

✔️6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8:
🌻 Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason. You can also read a book with an astronomer character (professional or amateur), a book classified as science-fiction romance on Goodreads, or a book with a night sky or stars on its cover.
Black Wings, Gray Skies - Hailey Edwards 8/4
(Aiden is camping out on MCs land)

✔️7. Relaxation Day – August 15:
🌻 Read a book where the characters spend time lazing around or doing a relaxing activity. You can also read a novella, a book with a summer-inspired cover (your interpretation), or a comfort read from a favorite author.
Atonement Sky - Nalini Singh 8/3

✔️8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23:
🌻 Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character (your interpretation), or a character who is an avid collector, gamer, or involved in a fandom. You can also read a romantic graphic novel (some suggestions), or a book published in 2024.
Black Truth, White Lies - Hailey Edwards 8/2
(Colby is a moth familiar who is a very avid gamer)

✔️9. Resurrect Romance Week:
🌻 Read a book that is a second-chance romance, or a book with an established couple who must repair their relationship. You can also read a book with a character who performs a “grand gesture” for their romantic partner, or a book with red or hearts on the cover.
Dark King - C.N. Crawford 8/8
(hero literally goes to the Hell realm to save heroine)

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros 8/15

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

I'm in for 6 this month.

I'm in for 10!

00/10 Completed

1. Book published in August
2. Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!
3. You may also read any book set in Texas, a book with a dog in it, or a book with either an actor or journalist character in it. You can also read any book published by a New York Times or USA Today bestselling author.
4. Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with flowers on its cover. You can also read a book with a “sunshine” character, or a book with a happily-ever-after.
5. Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance, or features an active-duty service member or a veteran of any military branch. You can also read a book where a character goes swimming, a book where someone needs rescued (bonus points if a helicopter is involved!), a book with water on its cover, or a book with either 17 or 90 in its page count.
6. Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason. You can also read a book with an astronomer character (professional or amateur), a book classified as science-fiction romance on Goodreads, or a book with a night sky or stars on its cover.
7. Read a book where the characters spend time lazing around or doing a relaxing activity. You can also read a novella, a book with a summer-inspired cover (your interpretation), or a comfort-read from a favorite author.
8. Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character (your interpretation), or a character who is an avid collector, gamer, or involved in a fandom. You can also read a romantic graphic novel (some suggestions), or a book published in 2024.
9. Read a book that is a second-chance romance, or a book with an established couple who must repair their relationship. You can also read a book with a character who performs a “grand gesture” for their romantic partner, or a book with red or hearts on the cover.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

August has arrived! Good luck and happy reading, everyone!

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.

2. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month: August 1 marks the start of Happiness Happens Month, a time to celebrate and appreciate all of life's joys! This month was created in 1999 by the Secret Society of Happy People, which encourages everyone to focus on the positive aspects of life. The goal is to spread happiness throughout the world and remind people that they should be grateful for everything they have. So get ready to smile and enjoy this special month by indulging in activities that make you happy and spreading joy wherever you go!
🌻 Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!
Lei and the Fire Goddess - Malia Maunakea (Penguin - June 2023) - Aug 23

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak: Read one book written by Lexi Blake (aka Sophie Oak) or any author with her first or last name.
🌻 Lexi Blake’s Backlist
🌻 Sophie Oak’s Backlist

Fun facts about Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak:
* She lives in Texas with her family and “the laziest rescue dog in the world”
* Lexi has written various subgenres of romance, as well as urban fantasy
* She is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author
* When Lexi was younger, her writing focused on plays and journalism

🌻 You may also read any book set in Texas, a book with a dog in it, or a book with either an actor or journalist character in it. You can also read any book published by a New York Times or USA Today bestselling author.
The Cowboy's English Lady - Lauri Robinson (HH #1867 - July 2025) (Texas) - Aug 7

4. Sunflower Day – August 2: The first Saturday of August celebrates the joy of the happiest flower on Earth: the sunflower! With origins that stretch back to at least 1000 B.C., this versatile flower is more than its beauty: it is also a source of food, oil, paints, and more.
🌻 Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with flowers on its cover. You can also read a book with a “sunshine” character, or a book with a happily-ever-after.
The Love Fix - Jill Shalvis (Avon - June 2025) (sunshine character) - Aug 1

5. Coast Guard Day – August 4: Founded in 1790, the United States Coast Guard is best known for its water search-and-rescue operations, but this military division also plays a large part in marine environmental protection.
🌻 Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance, or features an active-duty service member or a veteran of any military branch. You can also read a book where a character goes swimming, a book where someone needs rescued (bonus points if a helicopter is involved!), a book with water on its cover, or a book with either 17 or 90 in its page count.
Dark Web Investigation - Katie Mettner (HI #2297 - July 2025) (veteran) - Aug 14

6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8: Those celebrating Global Sleep Under the Stars Night are encouraged to spend a night outside to enjoy the wonders the late summer sky beholds.
🌻 Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason. You can also read a book with an astronomer character (professional or amateur), a book classified as science fiction romance on Goodreads, or a book with a night sky or stars on its cover.
Wilderness Search - Cindi Myers (HI #2307 - Sept 2025) (outside) - Aug 29

7. Relaxation Day – August 15: Kick back with a book and relax! If you have something to do, it can surely wait for tomorrow.
🌻 Read a book where the characters spend time lazing around or doing a relaxing activity. You can also read a novella, a book with a summer-inspired cover (your interpretation), or a comfort-read from a favorite author.

8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23: Founded in 2024, Find Your Inner Nerd Day encourages you to flaunt your quirkiness while celebrating your interests and hobbies. Whether you’re a collector, a movie aficionado, a comic book reader, or just jam with everything geek, this day is for you!
🌻 Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character (your interpretation), or a character who is an avid collector, gamer, or involved in a fandom. You can also read a romantic graphic novel (some suggestions), or a book published in 2024.

9. Resurrect Romance Week: Exactly six months after Valentine’s Day, the second full week in August celebrates Resurrect Romance Week. This holiday encourages people to celebrate love and reinforce love for their partners by showing them how you feel.
🌻 Read a book that is a second-chance romance, or a book with an established couple who must repair their relationship. You can also read a book with a character who performs a “grand gesture” for their romantic partner, or a book with red or hearts on the cover.
Her Fairy-Tale Farmer - Elle Douglas (HSE #3099 - July 2025) (grand gesture) - Aug 12

10. Reader's Choice:
🌻 Read any book of your choice.
The Lyon and the Unicorn - Emily Royal (Dragonblade - June 2025) - Aug 4


1 7 8

2025 August Monthly Challenge
1 August to 31 August, 2025

Read: 2

1. Happy August Birthday!: Rocky Mountain Heat by Vivian Arend

🌻 2. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month: Stubborn as a Mule by Juliette Poe

🌻 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak: Steal the Light by Lexi Blake

🌻 4. Sunflower Day – August 2: My Lucky #13 by Piper Rayne

🌻 5. Coast Guard Day – August 4: In the Company of Wolves by Paige Tyler

🌻 6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8: Captain of the Guard by Anna Hackett - 10/8/2025

🌻 7. Relaxation Day – August 15: I Love How You Love Me by Bella Andre

🌻 8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23: Beating Ruby by Camilla Monk

🌻 9. Resurrect Romance Week: True Fate by Tracy Sumner - 26/8/2025

🌻 10. Reader's Choice: The Art of Avoiding Your Werewolf by Lola Glass

1. Happy August Birthday!

2. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month:
🌻Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)
🌻 "You may also read any book set in Texas" Cash by Jessica Peterson

4. Sunflower Day
🌻 "Read a book with yellow on the cover..."
Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli 8.19.22

5. Coast Guard Day – August 4: Founded in 1790, the United States Coast Guard is best known for its water search-and-rescue operations, but this military division also plays a large part in marine environmental protection.

🌻 Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance, or features an active-duty service member or a veteran of any military branch. You can also read a book where a character goes swimming, a book where someone needs rescued (bonus points if a helicopter is involved!), a book with water on its cover, or a book with either 17 or 90 in its page count.

6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8: Those celebrating Global Sleep Under the Stars Night are encouraged to spend a night outside to enjoy the wonders the late summer sky beholds.

🌻 Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason. You can also read a book with an astronomer character (professional or amateur), a book classified as science-fiction romance on Goodreads, or a book with a night sky or stars on its cover.

7. Relaxation Day

🌻 Read a book where the characters spend time lazing around or doing a relaxing activity. You can also read a novella, a book with a summer-inspired cover (your interpretation), or a comfort-read from a favorite author.

8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day –
🌻 Outlier by Susie Tate

9. Resurrect Romance Week
🌻 "You can also read a book with a character who performs a 'grand gesture' for their romantic partner, or a book with red... on the cover."
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

10. Reader's Choice
🌻 Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

I'm in for the usual! 📚

August Monthly Challenge
Duration: Aug 1 - 31, 2025
0/10

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 Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month: August 1 marks the start of Happiness Happens Month, a time to celebrate and appreciate all of life's joys! This month was created in 1999 by the Secret Society of Happy People, which encourages everyone to focus on the positive aspects of life. The goal is to spread happiness throughout the world and remind people that they should be grateful for everything they have. So get ready to smile and enjoy this special month by indulging in activities that make you happy and spreading joy wherever you go!

🌻 Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak: Read one book written by Lexi Blake (aka Sophie Oak) or any author with her first or last name.
🌻 Lexi Blake’s Backlist
🌻 Sophie Oak’s Backlist

Fun facts about Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak:
* She lives in Texas with her family and “the laziest rescue dog in the world”
* Lexi has written various subgenres of romance, as well as urban fantasy
* She is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author
* When Lexi was younger, her writing focused on plays and journalism

🌻 You may also read any book set in Texas, a book with a dog in it, or a book with either an actor or journalist character in it. You can also read any book published by a New York Times or USA Today bestselling author.

4. Sunflower Day – August 2: The first Saturday of August celebrates the joy of the happiest flower on Earth: the sunflower! With origins that stretch back to at least 1000 B.C., this versatile flower is more than its beauty: it is also a source of food, oil, paints, and more.

🌻 Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with flowers on its cover. You can also read a book with a “sunshine” character, or a book with a happily-ever-after.

5. Coast Guard Day – August 4: Founded in 1790, the United States Coast Guard is best known for its water search-and-rescue operations, but this military division also plays a large part in marine environmental protection.

🌻 Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance, or features an active-duty service member or a veteran of any military branch. You can also read a book where a character goes swimming, a book where someone needs rescued (bonus points if a helicopter is involved!), a book with water on its cover, or a book with either 17 or 90 in its page count.

6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8: Those celebrating Global Sleep Under the Stars Night are encouraged to spend a night outside to enjoy the wonders the late summer sky beholds.

🌻 Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason. You can also read a book with an astronomer character (professional or amateur), a book classified as science-fiction romance on Goodreads, or a book with a night sky or stars on its cover.

7. Relaxation Day – August 15: Kick back with a book and relax! If you have something to do, it can surely wait for tomorrow.

🌻 Read a book where the characters spend time lazing around or doing a relaxing activity. You can also read a novella, a book with a summer-inspired cover (your interpretation), or a comfort-read from a favorite author.

8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23: Founded in 2024, Find Your Inner Nerd Day encourages you to flaunt your quirkiness while celebrating your interests and hobbies. Whether you’re a collector, a movie aficionado, a comic book reader, or just jam with everything geek, this day is for you!

🌻 Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character (your interpretation), or a character who is an avid collector, gamer, or involved in a fandom. You can also read a romantic graphic novel (some suggestions), or a book published in 2024.

9. Resurrect Romance Week: Exactly six months after Valentine’s Day, the second full week in August celebrates Resurrect Romance Week. This holiday encourages people to celebrate love and reinforce love for their partners by showing them how you feel.

🌻 Read a book that is a second-chance romance, or a book with an established couple who must repair their relationship. You can also read a book with a character who performs a “grand gesture” for their romantic partner, or a book with red or hearts on the cover.

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

Finished on message 9. Thank you!

Elaine wrote: "Finished on message 9. Thank you!"

Awesome job, congrats Elaine!

Cyliena wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Finished on message 9. Thank you!"

Awesome job, congrats Elaine!"


Can't wait for September !

Challenged completed in Msg #4. Thanks Cyliena for a fun list!

Julie wrote: "Challenged completed in Msg #4. Thanks Cyliena for a fun list!"

Congrats, Julie! And you're welcome, so glad you enjoyed it!

Heather wrote: "I'm in!
10/10 - Complete!

✔ Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August.
The Society of Unknowable Objects, Gareth Brown - 15 August

✔ August Month-Long Observance - ..."

Complete! Thanks for the fun challenge, Cyliena.

Heather wrote: "Heather wrote: "I'm in!
10/10 - Complete!

✔ Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August.
The Society of Unknowable Objects, Gareth Brown - 15 August

✔ August Month-Lo..."

Awesome job, Heather, glad you enjoyed it!

2025 August Monthly Challenge -

10/10 DONE

1. Happy August Birthday!: published in August Aug 02, 2022 Shutter Dennis Lehane 8/8
2. Happiness Happens Month: humorous book, or will make you smile! Kissing My Old Life Au Revoir Eliza Watson 8/19
3. Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak: dog in it Tracking the Missing Sami A. Abrams 8/2
4. Sunflower Day: flowers on cover Death in Sanctuary Garden Denise Cook Robinson 8/12

5. Coast Guard Day: features an active-duty service member SEALS Protecting Wren Susan Stoker 8/1
6. Sleep Under the Stars Night: night sky on cover Ciji Ware 8/12

7. Relaxation Day: novella The Helios Syndrome Vivian Shaw 8/7
8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day: 1st published March 5, 2024 Rift in the Soul Faith Hunter 8/2
9. Resurrect Romance Week: red cover Jo Nesbø 8/1

10. Reader's Choice: It Takes a Psychic Jayne Castle 8/14

10 OF 10 COMPLETE

1. Happy August Birthday!: Resort Romance (Lakeview Harbor Resort #0.5) by Samantha Chase 8/13/2025
🌻 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 Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month: Go Luck Yourself (Royals and Romance, #2) by Sara Raasch 8/21/2025
🌻 Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak: The Protector (Game of Chance, #1) by Susan Stoker 8/15/2025
🌻 You may also read any book set in Texas, a book with a dog in it, or a book with either an actor or journalist character in it. You can also read any book published by a New York Times or USA Today bestselling author.

4. Sunflower Day – August 2: Bewitching You (Maple Grove #3.5) by Katana Collins 8/4/2025
🌻 Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with flowers on its cover. You can also read a book with a “sunshine” character, or a book with a happily-ever-after.

5. Coast Guard Day – August 4: The Lumberjack (Game of Chance, #4) by Susan Stoker 8/17/2025
🌻 Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance, or features an active-duty service member or a veteran of any military branch. You can also read a book where a character goes swimming, a book where someone needs rescued (bonus points if a helicopter is involved!), a book with water on its cover, or a book with either 17 or 90 in its page count.

6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8: He Falls First (Colburn Brothers, #1) by Jill Shalvis 8/8/2025
🌻 Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason. You can also read a book with an astronomer character (professional or amateur), a book classified as science-fiction romance on Goodreads, or a book with a night sky or stars on its cover.

7. Relaxation Day – August 15: More than First Love (Wixby River Farms Book 1) by Cat Leigh 8/5/2025
🌻 Read a book where the characters spend time lazing around or doing a relaxing activity. You can also read a novella, a book with a summer-inspired cover (your interpretation), or a comfort-read from a favorite author.

8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23: The Hero (Game of Chance, #3) by Susan Stoker 8/16/2025
🌻 Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character (your interpretation), or a character who is an avid collector, gamer, or involved in a fandom. You can also read a romantic graphic novel (some suggestions), or a book published in 2024.

9. Resurrect Romance Week: Midnight Between Us (The Timberbridge Brothers, #4) by Claudia Burgoa 8/3/2025
🌻 Read a book that is a second-chance romance, or a book with an established couple who must repair their relationship. You can also read a book with a character who performs a “grand gesture” for their romantic partner, or a book with red or hearts on the cover.

10. Reader's Choice: Forever Country (Forever Bluegrass #24) by Kathleen Brooks 8/23/2025
Read any book of your choice.

Ann (Noumena12) wrote: "10 OF 10 COMPLETE"

Jonquil wrote: "2025 August Monthly Challenge - 10/10 DONE"

Cheers to you, Ann & Jonquil!

2025 August Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finish

1. Happy August Birthday!:
🌻Read a book published in August
Playing with Words-Kelly Elliott 8/22/25

2. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month:
🌻 Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!
Hello Darling-Kayley Loring 8/11/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak:
🌻 Read any book set in Texas
Time to Bounce-Lani Lynn Vale 8/02/25

4. Sunflower Day – August 2: The first Saturday of August celebrates the joy of the happiest flower on Earth: the sunflower!
🌻 Read a book with a happily-ever-after.
Chasing Shelter-Catherine Cowles 8/09/25

5. Coast Guard Day – August 4: Founded in 1790
🌻 Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance
Beyond What is Given-Rebecca Yarros 8/10/25

6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8:
🌻 Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason.
Fooled Around and Spelled In Love-Michelle M. Pillow 8/06/25

7. Relaxation Day – August 15:
🌻 Read a comfort-read from a favorite author.
Scatter the Bones-Autumn Jones Lake 8/05/25

8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23: Founded in 2024
🌻 Read a book published in 2024.
Changing Tides-Amber Kelly 8/15/25

9. Resurrect Romance Week: Exactly six months after Valentine’s Day, the second full week in August celebrates Resurrect Romance Week.
🌻 Read a book that is a second-chance romance
The Billionaire Is Back-Kayley Loring 8/21/25

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Whispers and Wildfire-Claire Kingsley 8/01/25

COMPLETED

2025 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Completed: 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. Eileen - Ottessa Moshfegh 8/11/25 (Published on August 18, 2015)

2. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month:
🌻 Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile! Tricky Twenty-Two - Janet Evanovich 8/5/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak:
🌻Read one book written by Lexi Blake (aka Sophie Oak) or any author with her first or last name.
🌻 Lexi Blake’s Backlist
🌻 Sophie Oak’s Backlist

Fun facts about Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak:
* She lives in Texas with her family and “the laziest rescue dog in the world”
* Lexi has written various subgenres of romance, as well as urban fantasy
* She is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author
* When Lexi was younger, her writing focused on plays and journalism

🌻 You may also read any book set in Texas, a book with a dog in it, or a book with either an actor or journalist character in it. You can also read any book published by a New York Times or USA Today bestselling author. Ali Cross - James Patterson 8/23/25

4. Sunflower Day – August 2:
🌻 Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with flowers on its cover. You can also read a book with a “sunshine” character, or a book with a happily-ever-after. Yellow Hibiscus - Tope Omotosho 8/14/25

5. Coast Guard Day – August 4:
🌻 Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance, or features an active-duty service member or a veteran of any military branch. You can also read a book where a character goes swimming, a book where someone needs rescued (bonus points if a helicopter is involved!), a book with water on its cover, or a book with either 17 or 90 in its page count. Myth Academy - A.K. Thorne 8/1/25 (177 pgs.)

6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8:
🌻 Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason. You can also read a book with an astronomer character (professional or amateur), a book classified as science-fiction romance on Goodreads, or a book with a night sky or stars on its cover. Summit Lake - Charlie Donlea 8/12/25

7. Relaxation Day – August 15:
🌻 Read a book where the characters spend time lazing around or doing a relaxing activity. You can also read a novella, a book with a summer-inspired cover (your interpretation), or a comfort-read from a favorite author. It's Better This Way - Debbie Macomber 8/13/25

8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23:
🌻 Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character (your interpretation), or a character who is an avid collector, gamer, or involved in a fandom. You can also read a romantic graphic novel (some suggestions), or a book published in 2024. Secrets In Her Eyes - Lexie Scott 8/14/25 (Published on July 1, 2024)

9. Resurrect Romance Week:
🌻 Read a book that is a second-chance romance, or a book with an established couple who must repair their relationship. You can also read a book with a character who performs a “grand gesture” for their romantic partner, or a book with red or hearts on the cover. Finding Forgiveness - Denise Grover Swank 8/8/25

10. Reader's Choice:
🌻Read any book of your choice. Temptation Ridge - Robyn Carr 8/10/25

Caraina wrote: "COMPLETED"

Frankie wrote: "2025 August Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed"

Congrats, Frankie and Caraina!

Completed...thanks Cyliena

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Tammie wrote: "Completed...thanks Cyliena

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Great work, Tammie! :)

Challenge complete - thank-you!!
Updated post: My Monthly Challenge (msg 21)

Books Read ❱❱ 10

LaurLa wrote: "Challenge complete - thank-you!!
Updated post: My Monthly Challenge (msg 21)

Books Read ❱❱ 10"

Awesome work, LaurLa, glad you enjoyed!

🏕️🍔🍦🍉2025 August Monthly Challenge🫐🍨🌭🏖️


I finished just in time!!!


10/10 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.
The Truest Thing by Samantha Young 08/08/25
02. August Month-Long Observance - Happiness Happens Month: 🌻Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!
The Matchmaking Twins by Christy Jeffries 08/23/25
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Lexi Blake (aka Sophie Oak) or any author with her first or last name.
🌻You may also read any book set in Texas, a book with a dog in it, or a book with either an actor or journalist character in it. You can also read any book published by a New York Times or USA Today bestselling author.
Aloha Texas by Chris Keniston 08/16/25
04. Sunflower Day (August 2): 🌻Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with flowers on its cover. You can also read a book with a “sunshine” character, or a book with a happily-ever-after.
Doing It Over by Catherine Bybee 08/29/25
05. Coast Guard Day (August 4): 🛥️Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance, or features an active-duty service member or a veteran of any military branch. You can also read a book where a character goes swimming, a book where someone needs rescued (bonus points if a helicopter is involved!), a book with water on its cover, or a book with either 17 or 90 in its page count.
Love off the Leash by Tara Taylor Quinn 08/09/25
06. Sleep Under the Stars Night (August 8): 🏕️Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason. You can also read a book with an astronomer character (professional or amateur), a book classified as science-fiction romance on Goodreads, or a book with a night sky or stars on its cover.
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren 08/03/25
07. Relaxation Day (August 15): 🏖️Read a book where the characters spend time lazing around or doing a relaxing activity. You can also read a novella, a book with a summer-inspired cover (your interpretation), or a comfort-read from a favorite author.
The Summer Escape by Jill Shalvis 08/18/25
08. Find Your Inner Nerd Day (August 23): 🤓Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character (your interpretation), or a character who is an avid collector, gamer, or involved in a fandom. You can also read a romantic graphic novel (some suggestions), or a book published in 2024.
Bear Facts: Shifters Unbound by Jennifer Ashley 08/22/25
09. Resurrect Romance Week: 💕Read a book that is a second-chance romance, or a book with an established couple who must repair their relationship. You can also read a book with a character who performs a “grand gesture” for their romantic partner, or a book with red or hearts on the cover.
Happily This Christmas by Susan Mallery 08/24/25
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Jo's Journey by S.E. Smith 08/31/25

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.
Biscuits and Slashed Browns - Maddie Day (grass) 8/6


✔️2. August Month-Long Observance -
🌻 Read a humorous book, or any book that you're sure will make you smile!
To Kill a Badger - Shelly Laurenston 8/31

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak:
🌻 Read one book written by Lexi Blake (aka Sophie Oak) or any author with her first or last name.
🌻 You may also read any book set in Texas, a book with a dog in it, or a book with either an actor or journalist character in it.
Murder Off the Books - Tamara Berry (Mumford) 8/20

✔️4. Sunflower Day – August 2:
🌻 Read a book with yellow on the cover, or with flowers on its cover. You can also read a book with a “sunshine” character, or a book with a happily-ever-after.
Homicide in Hardcover - Kate Carlisle 8/5


✔️5. Coast Guard Day – August 4:
🌻 Read a book that is categorized on Goodreads as military romance, or features an active-duty service member or a veteran of any military branch. You can also read a book where a character goes swimming, a book where someone needs rescued (bonus points if a helicopter is involved!), a book with water on its cover, or a book with either 17 or 90 in its page count.
Kill Without Shame - Alexandra Ivy 8/18

✔️6. Sleep Under the Stars Night – August 8:
🌻 Read a book with a character who goes camping or spends a night outside for any reason. You can also read a book with an astronomer character (professional or amateur), a book classified as science-fiction romance on Goodreads, or a book with a night sky or stars on its cover.
Black Wings, Gray Skies - Hailey Edwards 8/4
(Aiden is camping out on MCs land)

✔️7. Relaxation Day – August 15:
🌻 Read a book where the characters spend time lazing around or doing a relaxing activity. You can also read a novella, a book with a summer-inspired cover (your interpretation), or a comfort read from a favorite author.
Atonement Sky - Nalini Singh 8/3

✔️8. Find Your Inner Nerd Day – August 23:
🌻 Read a book with a nerdy/geeky/quirky character (your interpretation), or a character who is an avid collector, gamer, or involved in a fandom. You can also read a romantic graphic novel (some suggestions), or a book published in 2024.
Black Truth, White Lies - Hailey Edwards 8/2
(Colby is a moth familiar who is a very avid gamer)

✔️9. Resurrect Romance Week:
🌻 Read a book that is a second-chance romance, or a book with an established couple who must repair their relationship. You can also read a book with a character who performs a “grand gesture” for their romantic partner, or a book with red or hearts on the cover.
Dark King - C.N. Crawford 8/8
(hero literally goes to the Hell realm to save heroine)

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros 8/15

CHALLENGE COMPLETE