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2012 August Monthly Reading Challenge - Participants Thread
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1. “A" is for August: Lloyd Alexander The Black Cauldron
2. Happy Birthday Crystal!: Tempting the Fire by Sydney Croft
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. Jaci Burton
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book set on or near the water. Siren's Call by Devon Quinn
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a best friend plays an important role in the storyline. Ravishing the Heiress by Sherry Thomas
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA Slightly Married by Mary Balogh
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile. Deb on Arrival - Live at Five by Laurie Moore
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old Angel Betrayed by Cynthia Eden
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book about shapeshifters. Forever by Maggie Stiefvater
10. Reader's Choice:
Nicola wrote: "Ann (Noumena12) wrote: "I'm in and will post books later. But I object to "Senior Citizens Day" being with characters over 40!!! :)"ME TOO! 40 is still young!"
Isn't 40 the new 30? :)
Duration: 1 - 31 August 2012Completed: 5/5
1. “A" is for August:
2. Happy Birthday!: SKIP
3. Geography: SKIP
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: SKIP
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5:
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9:
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16:
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: SKIP
9. National Dog Day – August 26: SKIP
10. Reader's Choice:
1. “A" is for August: The Calling, kelley armstrong2. Happy Birthday!: Purple, Love Bites, lynsay sands
3. Geography: Read a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme. Running Fox, cassie edwards
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book or a book set on or near the water. Swimming Without a Net, maryjanice davidson
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline. Moonlight Cove, sherryl woods
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…). Happy Ever After, nora roberts
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile. Wicked Business, janet evanovich
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count), or a book where a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline. Flirting with Forty, jane porter
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters. Hiss of Death, rita mae brown
10. Reader's Choice: Bad Blood, l.a. banks
August Monthly Challenge
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1. “A" is for August : AIDEN'S BAYOU by Kimberley Reeves
2. Happy Birthday Julie (Mom2lnb)! : Don't Tell by Karen Rose
3. Geography : Bound, Branded, & Brazen by Jaci Burton
4.US Coast Guard Day – 4th August : Shoot to Thrill by Nina Bruhns
5. Sister’s Day & Friendship Day - 5th August : Double Trouble by Claire Cross
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – 9th August : Along Came A Duke by Elizabeth Boyle
7.National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day - 16th August: The Life and Death of Bayou Billy by C L Bevill
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – 21st August : Her Vampire Husband by Michelle Hauf
9. National Dog Day – 26th August : The Calling by Lily Graison
10. Reader's Choice : The Evil Inside by Heather Graham
RRRC Monthly ChallengeAugust
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1. “A" is for August:
by Amanda Bonilla2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday Daisiemae!
3. Geography:
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4:
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…). TBD
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16:
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21:
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shape shifters. TBD
10. Reader's Choice:TBD
August 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge
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1. “A" is for August: Never Too Hot
2. Happy Birthday!: (happy birthday Carlota) The Deed
3. Geography: Taking a Shot
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4:Echoes at Dawn
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Riding the Night
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Nobody But You: A Grayson Friends Novel
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Upon the Midnight Clear
9. National Dog Day – August 26: The Man Within
10. Reader's Choice: Devil May Cry
I am in for 5 again. I will post as I go.3/5
1. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC August Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: The Demon You Know, Christine Warren 8/6/12 ★★★★★
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21:The Lady is a Vamp, Lynsay Sands 8/2/12 ★★★★★
9. National Dog Day – August 26: The Mane Event, Shelly Laurenston 8/7/12 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice:
Here's my tentative list...August Monthly Challenge ~ 2012
Duration: August 1 ~ August 31
0/10 Completed
1. "A" is for: A Hidden Fire by Elizabeth Hunter
2. Happy B'Day to a fellow Penny!: Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
3. Oh-Oooooklahomaaa: Cynful by Dana Marie Bell
4. US Coast Guard Day: Imagine by Jill Barnett
5. Sisters & Friends: Lust, Loathing and a Little Lip Gloss by Kyra Davis
6. Romance Awareness Month: More than Meets the Ink by Elle Aycart
7. Smile and Tell a Joke: Bossypants by Tina Fey
8. Respect Your Elders: Biting Cold by Chloe Neill
9. Dog Dayz: Heartless by Gail Carriger
10. Book Club Pick: The Siren by Tiffany Reisz
Challenge Duration: August 1 to August 31, 20126/8
1. “A" is for August:
2. Happy Birthday!: Thief of Shadows
3. Geography: (Oklahoma) - Stormwalker
4. US Coast Guard Day –
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5:(sibling)
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9:
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day –
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: (old character)
9. National Dog Day – August 26: (shapeshifters)
10. Reader's Choice:
Romance Readers Monthly Reading Challenge DONEAugust 1 - 31, 2012
First challenge that I have tried. Sounds exciting! Will post as I go...
Well, depending on my Mum's health--I'm in. Not sure which/how many I'll do, but I'm going to try for most. So at least 8 (I hope). I'm not doing well this year on any of my challenges. Too much other stuff going on in RL. My Mum's health is getting worse and worse (she's actually clinically died 2 times so far this year, but come back from both.) My dh's health has been iffy too (heart cath that fortunately showed NO blockages, so still not sure what is causing the chest pains) and then I broke my right foot not once but TWICE since Jan 3. So I spent a large part of the first 6 months in a cast and hurting. Then daughter "volunteered" me to help make 300 or so costumes for a Church project. . . And, well, RL does tend to interfeer with our reading, doesn't it? lol
I got really burned out with the challenges last year so when my netbook when boom I took it as a blessing. I've been bitten by the bug recently so I'm going for it again! :)1. A is for August- Darkness Devours - Keri Arthur
2. Happy B-day Michelle! - Darkest Seduction - Gena Showalter
3. Geography(Ranch) - Crave the Moon - Lori Handeland
4. US Coast Guard Day - In the Air Tonight - Stephanie Tyler
5. Sister/Friendship - Born of Silence - Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. Romance - Born of Shadow's - Sherrilyn Kenyon
7. Smile - Alien in the Family - Gini Koch
8. Elderly - Midnight's Lover - Donna Grant
9. Dog day - On the Prowl - Christine Warren
10. Readers Choice - Midnight's Master - Donna Grant
Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Well, depending on my Mum's health--I'm in. Not sure which/how many I'll do, but I'm going to try for most. So at least 8 (I hope). I'm not doing well this year on any of my challenges. Too muc..."Wow, it sounds like you've really had your hands full lately - hope things get better soon!
@Ashley - I hope you enjoy the challenge, and check out some of the others, too. They're very addicting! :)
Here is my book list: 0/10 COMPLETE
1. “A" is for August: Rock Chick by Ashley, Kristen
2. Happy Birthday!: Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley
3. Geography: Storm Riders by Crymsyn Hart
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Rogue Wave by Christie Anderson
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Flat-Out Love by Jessica Park
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Stray by Rachel Vincent
10. Readers Choice: Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews
EasyCompleted 1/3
5/10 Completed1. “A" is for August: All In - FINISHED
2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday Rachel -
3. Geography:
FINISHED4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4:
- FINISHED5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5:
- FINISHED6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9:
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16:
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: 'Vampire Assassin (Jane #1)' by Samantha Warren -FINISHED
9. National Dog Day – August 26: 'Bluegrass State of Mind (Bluegrass Series)'
10. Reader's Choice: Nanny Behaving Badly - Judie Jarvie
Target 81. “A" is for August:
2. Happy Birthday :
3. Geography:Oklahoma: Marked By P.C Cast
4. US Coast Guard Day:Life of Pi Martel
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day: Snowflower and secret fan by
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day: Winter Lodge by Susan Wiggs
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day: Cinderella deal by Jennifer Crusie
8. Senior Citizen’s Day: First drop of Crimpson by Jennifer Frost
9. National Dog Day: Shiver by Maggie stiefvater
10. Reader's Choice: Outlander
Completed: 1/3Romance Awareness Month... Heartless
Reader's Choice... Pride
I'm in. I don't know why I post at the beginning of the month. By the end of the month it is barely recognizable as the same list. ;) AUGUST
0 of 10 Complete!
1. Starts with “A”: About Last Night by Ruth Knox
2. Happy Birthday Lindsay!: The Rebel by Jessica Bird
3. Oklahoma: Summer Nights by Susan Mallery (Ranching)
4. US Coast Guard Day: Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis (Military Man)
5. Sister’s Day: Against the Night by Kat Martin (Sister)
6. Romance Awareness: Lawe's Justice by Lora Leigh (Romance)
7. National Smile Week: Jacked Up by Erin McCarthy (Funny)
8. Senior Citizen’s Day: The Player by Jessica Bird (Grandmother)
9. National Dog Day: Hammered by Kevin Hearne (Shapeshifter)
10. Reader's Choice: Once Burned by Jeannine Frost
To Read:
Complete:
Finished 8-23-12
Finished 8-28-12
finished 8-9-12 
Finished 8-29-12
finished 8-25-12 
Finished 8-31-12
8-29-12
11-4-12
9-4-12 (late)
I'm in!0 of 10 Completed
Challenge Thread
1. “A" is for August: That Thing Called Love by Susan Andersen
Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday Angela! Not What She Seems by Victorine E. Lieske OR Happy Birthday Anja! The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires by Molly Harper
Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC August Birthday List
3. Geography: All Summer Long (Fool's Gold, #9) by Mallery, Susan
Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: White Hot (Men in Uniform, #2) by Nina Bruhns
Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Forever and a Day (Lucky Harbor, #6) by Shalvis, Jill
Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: That Thing Called Love by Andersen, Susan
Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16:
Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: he Lady is a Vamp (Argeneau, #17) by Sands, Lynsay
Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count), or a book where a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline.
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Puppy Love in Thunder Canyon by Butler, Christyne
Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
10. Reader's Choice:
Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Well, depending on my Mum's health--I'm in. Not sure which/how many I'll do, but I'm going to try for most. So at least 8 (I hope). I'm not doing well this year on any of my challenges. Too muc..."I hope everything turns out okay for your parents Ann. Its been a hectic year for you so far and I hope it gets easier.
2/10 Completed1. “A" is for August: The Dragon Who Loved Me by G.A. Aiken.
2. Happy Birthday Daisiemae!: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare.
3. Geography: Dare To Love by Jaci Burton.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Letters from Home (Harlequin Blaze, #474) by Rhonda Nelson.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Lethal Rider by Larissa Ione.
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Lycan Christmas by S.K. Yule.
10. Reader's Choice: TBA
completed: 1/31. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. - Always the Baker, Never the Bride: An Emma Rae Creation *08/2/12
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically: Kristine - It had to be You. Susan Elizabeth Phillips
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…). Four Seasons of Romance
10. Readers Choice: Wildflower Hill
Wildflower Hill
August Monthly Challenge1 Read
1. “A" is for August:A Tender Rough by Faye Sutherland
2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday to Me! Heart Signs by Cari Quinn
3. Geography: Whitetail Rock (Native American)
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5:
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August
9: Read a romance novel – Enjoying The Show 8/1 (3*)
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Under Her Skin (shapeshifters)
10. Reader's Choice: Gone, Gone, Gone
1/101. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC August Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
Colton Destiny - Justine Davis (HRS #1720 - Sept 2012) (missing sister) 08/02/20126. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count), or a book where a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline.
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
10. Reader's Choice:
My reviews can be found here Susan's 2012 Reading List as well as on my goodreads page
3/10 Completed1. “A" is for August: The Dragon Who Loved Me by G.A. Aiken.
2. Happy Birthday Daisiemae!: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare.
3. Geography: Dare To Love by Jaci Burton.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Letters from Home (Harlequin Blaze, #474) by Rhonda Nelson.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Lethal Rider by Larissa Ione.
10. Reader's Choice: TBA
1/10 COMPLETE1. “A" is for August: Rock Chick by Ashley, Kristen
2. Happy Birthday!: Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley
3. Geography: Storm Riders by Crymsyn Hart
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Rogue Wave by Christie Anderson
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Flat-Out Love by Jessica Park
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Stray by Rachel Vincent
10. Readers Choice: Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews
8/1/2012 FINISHED
2/101. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
All Summer Long - Susan Mallery (HQN - Aug 2012) 08/02/20122. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC August Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
Colton Destiny - Justine Davis (HRS #1720 - Sept 2012) (missing sister) 08/02/20126. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count), or a book where a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline.
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
10. Reader's Choice:
My reviews can be found here Susan's 2012 Reading List as well as on my goodreads page
RRRC August Monthly Challenge 20121/9 Completed
1. “A" is for August: Ilona Andrews - Gunmetal Magic 2/8/12 ★★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Shannon!: Fury
3. Oklahoma: Over My Dead Body
4. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Now or Never
5. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Flat-Out Sexy
6. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16:Welcome to Temptation
7. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
8. National Dog Day – August 26: Beauty Dates the Beast
9. Reader's Choice:Fired Up
4/10 Completed1. “A" is for August: The Dragon Who Loved Me by G.A. Aiken.
2. Happy Birthday Daisiemae!: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare.
3. Geography: Dare To Love by Jaci Burton.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Letters from Home (Harlequin Blaze, #474) by Rhonda Nelson.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Lethal Rider by Larissa Ione.
August Monthly Challenge2 Read
1. “A" is for August:A Tender Rough by Faye Sutherland
2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday to Me! Heart Signs by Cari Quinn
3. Geography: Whitetail Rock (Native American)
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5:
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August
9: Read a romance novel – Enjoying The Show 8/1 (3*)
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom 8/2 4*
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Under Her Skin (shapeshifters)
10. Reader's Choice: Gone, Gone, Gone
Complete: 1/81. August: About That Night by Julie James - ✔ (Aug 3) 2★'s
2. Happy Birthday Brandi: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
3. Oklahoma: The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter
4. US Coast Guard:
5. Romance Awareness:
6. Senior Citizen: Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole
7. National Dog Day:
8. Reader's Choice:
I'm in for 6 :)update~ 08.27.12
status~ 06/06 Complete
Finished
Romance Readers Reading Challenges2012 August Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: 8/1/2012 - 8/31/2012
Progress: 9 out of 10
1. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A':
Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh - *** - 8/16/2012
2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday Shannon!:
Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich - ***** - 8/25/2012
3. Geography: Choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a
Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs - ***** - 8/2/2012
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water - London -
One Day by David Nicholls - ***** - 8/9/2012
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline:
First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost - ***** - 8/4/2012
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…):
Where She Went by Gayle Forman - ** - 8/6/2012
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile:
Uncommon Criminals by Ally Carter - ***** - 8/20/2012
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Read a book in which
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith - ***** - 8/13/2012
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
10. Reader's Choice:
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling - 8/21/2012 - *****
RRR August Monthly Challenge2/?
This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located HERE.
2. Happy Birthday. The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires by Molly Harper
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
The Lady is a Vamp by Lynsay Sands
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count), or a book where a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline.
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
10. Reader's Choice:
5/10 Completed1. “A" is for August: The Dragon Who Loved Me by G.A. Aiken.
2. Happy Birthday Daisiemae!: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Letters from Home (Harlequin Blaze, #474) by Rhonda Nelson.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Lethal Rider by Larissa Ione.
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1. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC August Birthday List...skip
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count), or a book where a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline.
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
10. Reader's Choice:
1/10 read1. A is for August - All She Wrote
2. Happy Birthday, KellyJo! - Cowgirls Don't Cry
3. Geography - Dark Desire
4. US Coast Guard Day - Shining in the Sun
5. Sister's Day and Friendship Day - The Luckiest
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover's Day -
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day - The Dragon Who Loved Me
8. Senior Citizen's Day - Reclamation
9. National Dog Day - Feral
10. Reader's Choice - Seconds
August Monthly Challenge ~ 2012Duration: August 1 ~ August 31
2/10 Completed
1. "A" is for: A Hidden Fire by Elizabeth Hunter
2. Happy B'Day to a fellow Penny!:
3. Oh-Oooooklahomaaa: Cynful by Dana Marie Bell
4. US Coast Guard Day: Imagine by Jill Barnett
5. Sisters & Friends:
6. Romance Awareness Month: The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig
7. Smile and Tell a Joke: Bossypants by Tina Fey
8. Respect Your Elders: Biting Cold by Chloe Neill
9. Dog Dayz: Heartless by Gail Carriger
10. Book Club Pick: The Siren by Tiffany Reisz
6/10 Completed1. “A" is for August: The Dragon Who Loved Me by G.A. Aiken.
2. Happy Birthday Daisiemae!: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Lethal Rider by Larissa Ione.
3/101. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
All Summer Long - Susan Mallery (HQN - Aug 2012) 08/02/20122. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC August Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
Colton Destiny - Justine Davis (HRS #1720 - Sept 2012) (missing sister) 08/02/20126. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
Believe It or Not - Tawna Fenske (Sourcebooks - Mar 2012) (funny) 08/04/20128. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count), or a book where a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline.
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
10. Reader's Choice:
My reviews can be found here Susan's 2012 Reading List as well as on my goodreads page
Yes! I'm in! I love it when the challenge goes up early.2012 August Monthly Challenge
1/10 Completed
01. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours.
Happy Birthday: BranditheBookWorm!!! (August 7)
Sunrise Point by Robyn Carr
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
04. US Coast Guard Day (August 4): Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis
05. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day (August 5): Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
The Perfect Kiss by Anne Gracie
06. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day (August 9): Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
Fired Up by Jayne Ann Krentz
07. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day (August 16): Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
08. Senior Citizen’s Day (August 21): Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count), or a book where a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline.
A Chesapeake Shores Christmas by Sherryl Woods
OR
Touched By Fire by Catherine Spangler
09. National Dog Day (August 26): Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
Flashfire by Deborah Cooke
10. Reader's Choice:
Heart Secret by Robin D. Owens
OR
Catching Fireflies by Sherryl Woods
OR
All Summer Long by Susan Mallery
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completed: 2/31. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. - Always the Baker, Never the Bride: An Emma Rae Creation *08/2/12
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically: Kristine - It had to be You. Susan Elizabeth Phillips
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…). Four Seasons of Romance
10. Readers Choice: Wildflower Hill
Wildflower Hill - 8/4
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2. Happy Birthday Fran!: It Happened One Autumn 8/22
3. Geography - Oklahoma: The Darkest Passion 8/8
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5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Haven 8/21
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9. National Dog Day – August 26: Moonglow DNR
10. Reader's Choice: The Greyfriar 8/9