Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Hina wrote: "Lindy wrote: "I really don't see how someone can read 3 books in a day which must be close to 1000 pages that would take me over 12 hours to read if i din't need nreaks, food, bathroom, u know the ..."

I've done that...It all depends on the length, strength and how much I am into a story if I can read a bunch in a day. Yesterday I read 2 however one of them was incredibly long and started it the night before also

8/10 COMPLETE




1. “A" is for August: Rock Chick by Ashley, Kristen
8/3/2012 FINISHED

2. Happy Birthday!:Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley
8/7/2012 FINISHED

3. Geography:Storm Riders by Crymsyn Hart
8/5/2012 FINISHED

4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4:Rogue Wave by Christie Anderson
8/6/2012 FINISHED

5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5:Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
8/4/2012 FINISHED

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
8/9/2012

9. National Dog Day – August 26:Stray by Rachel Vincent
8/8/2012 FINISHED

10. Readers Choice: Gunmetal Magicby Ilona Andrews
8/1/2012 FINISHED

10 of 10 Completed
Amazing what you can accomplish with surgery and 4 days of not being able to use one arm!

Noumena12 Blog Post

1. “A" is for August: That Thing Called Love by Susan Andersen 8/4

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 8/8

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 8/8

3. Geography: All Summer Long (Fool's Gold, #9) by Mallery, Susan 8/1

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 8/7

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 8/3

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: Call Me Wild (Domestic Gods Gone Wild #2) by Kaye, Robin 8/7

Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).

7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Happy Birthday Anja! The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires by Molly Harper 8/6

Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.

8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: The Lady is a Vamp (Argeneau, #17) by Sands, Lynsay 8/4

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 8/3

Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.

10. Reader's Choice: The Cowboy and the Princess by Lori Wilde 8/2

You are definitely correct on that Lauren. I had a short story, two Harlequin and all of my long length novels are the ones I was dying to read so I had a hard time putting them down.

Congrats Ann! Hope you get better soon. Its great we only need one functioning arm to hold a book or kindle. LOL.

Duration: 8/1/12 - 8/31/12

2/10

1. “A" is for August:The Duke's Perfect Wife(Jennifer Ashley) 8/2/12 ***** stars

2. Happy Birthday Lyndsey!:A Perfect Darkness

3. Geography: Moon Called 8/6/12 ****1/2 stars

4. US Coast Guard Day:Mystical Warrior

5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Chasing Perfect

6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day:A Rake's Vow

7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day:The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons

8. Senior Citizen’s Day:A Fall of Water

9. National Dog Day:Must Love Dogs

10. Reader's Choice:Highlander Unchained

Hina wrote: "You are definitely correct on that Lauren. I had a short story, two Harlequin and all of my long length novels are the ones I was dying to read so I had a hard time putting them down.

Congrats An..."

Thanks! I actually bought a NEW kindle because the surgery was on my dominant shoulder and the newer kindle is smaller and lighter than my K2. A win-win!!!!

Ann!

Amazing what you can accomplish with surgery and 4 days of not being able to use one arm!

The saying goes "If you are given lemons make lemonade". You did it.

Yes! I'm in! I love it when the challenge goes up early.


2012 August Monthly Challenge

4/10 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 08/08/12
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.
Morning Comes Softly by Debbie Macomber 08/04/12
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 08/07/12
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
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:
All Summer Long by Susan Mallery 08/09/12


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Ann (Noumena12) wrote: "Hina wrote: "You are definitely correct on that Lauren. I had a short story, two Harlequin and all of my long length novels are the ones I was dying to read so I had a hard time putting them down...."

I hope you feel better soon. What kind of surgery did you have to have? They are thinking about operating on my shoulder.

I'm in for all 10 this month


9/10 completed

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'. Naked Games by Anne Rainey done 8/4/12

2. Happy Birthday!: It's All Greek to Me from Shannon's Shelf, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHANNON!!! done 8/9/12

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. Mail-Order Millionaire Heroine is a farmer/rancher done 8/8/12

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. Tropical Sin done 8/10/12 set on an island

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. Beautiful Disaster the heroine's best friend is essential to the plot done 8/7/12


6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…). Love's Rhythm
done 8/11/12

7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile. Fifteen, this is a YA book from the 1950's. It was so sweet, it reminded me of a simpler time which definitely made me smile. done 8/12/12

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. Chasing Sin hero is over 40. done 8/5/12

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. Between Sinners and Saints Jamie's dog dolly was responsible for keeping him from crippling depression done 8/11/12

10. Reader's Choice:

Lauren (aplpeach) wrote: "Ann (Noumena12) wrote: "Hina wrote: "You are definitely correct on that Lauren. I had a short story, two Harlequin and all of my long length novels are the ones I was dying to read so I had a hard..."
I hope you feel better soon. What kind of surgery did you have to have? They are thinking about operating on my shoulder.

I tore the labrum (cartilage) in my shoulder. It is arthroscopic so it was pretty easy. Typing with one hand...not so much. Looking forward to physical therapy starting on Monday.

Ann (Noumena12) wrote: "Lauren (aplpeach) wrote: "Ann (Noumena12) wrote: "Hina wrote: "You are definitely correct on that Lauren. I had a short story, two Harlequin and all of my long length novels are the ones I was dyi..."

Good luck

Congrats Kris and Ann!

Good luck with the PT, Ann. We have a ton of fairly serious joint issues in my family, so I definitely sympathize. Good job getting a new Kindle out of the deal! :)

Lauren (aplpeach) wrote: "Ann (Noumena12) wrote: "Lauren (aplpeach) wrote: "Ann (Noumena12) wrote: "Hina wrote: "You are definitely correct on that Lauren. I had a short story, two Harlequin and all of my long length novel..."

I have done lots of PT. Trust me, rest up after and don't do anything strenuous. My cousin is a PT therapist. I get all my advice from him. He's worked on my shoulder. The days you have try not to move it too much after but the next day do some light activity. I try to use this knowledge in my everyday life so I can put off surgery as long as possible!!! Good Luck!!!

2/x

4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Drowning Mermaids (Aug 10th)
10. Reader's Choice: Outlander (Aug. 6th)

6/10

1. “A" is for August: Arthur, Keri - Full Moon Rising
2. Happy Birthday, Tina!: First Grave on the Right - Darynda Jones 8/4
3. Geography: Silver Borne - Patricia Briggs 8/9
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: The Mane Event - Shelly Laurenston 8/7
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day: Rock Chick Renegade - Kristen Ashley
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day: Mine Till Midnight - Lisa Kleypas 8/10
7. National Smile Week – August 16: Gunmetal Magic - Ilona Andrews 8/2
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Second Grave on the Left - Darynda Jones 8/5
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Branded by Fire - Nalini Singh
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

Done:

6/10

1. “A" is for August: On the Edge (The Edge #1) by Ilona Andrews 08/01/12

2. Happy Birthday!: Angela : Jewel of Atlantis (Atlantis #2) by Gena Showalter 08/08/12

3. Geography: Oklahoma:

4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4:

5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: The Dark Highlander (Highlander #5) by Karen Marie Moning 08/07/12

6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Eternal Kiss (Mark of the Vampire #2) by Laura Wright 08/04/12

7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16:

8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: The Immortal Highlander (Highlander #6) by Karen Marie Moning 08/09/12

9. National Dog Day – August 26:

10. Reader's Choice: Unholy Magic- (Downside Ghosts #2) by Stacia Kane 08/11/12

I'm in!

4/10 Read

1. A is for August: Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews 8/6/12
2. Happy B-Day Kari! Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts 8/9/12
3. Oklahoma: Shadow Walker by Allyson James
4. Coast Guard Day: Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen
5. Sister/Friendship Day: Scandal Wears Satin by Loretta Chase 8/2/12
6. Romance Awareness Month: TBD
7. National Smile Week: Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett
8. Senior Citizen's Day: Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
9. National Dog Day: Tangle of Need by Nalini Singh
10. My Choice: The Temptation of the Night Jasmine by Lauren Willig 8/4/12

Unread:

Read:

Hooray, Ann!

Hope you are recovering nicely from the surgery & *hi5* on the new Kindle ;)

3/x

4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Drowning Mermaids (Aug 10th)
9. National Dog Day – August 26: The Geek Job (Aug 11th)
10. Reader's Choice: Outlander (Aug. 6th)

Complete: 6/8

1. 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 - ✔ (Aug 5) 3.5★'s
4. US Coast Guard:
5. Romance Awareness: The Chief by Monica McCarty - ✔ (Aug 4) 5★'s
6. Senior Citizen: Blood Eternal by Marie Treanor - ✔ (Aug 1) 4★'s
7. National Dog Day: Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis - ✔ (Aug 10) 4★'s
8. Reader's Choice:Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen - ✔ (Aug 9) 3.5★'s

10/10 COMPLETE




1. “A" is for August: Rock Chick by Ashley, Kristen
8/3/2012 FINISHED

2. Happy Birthday!:Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley
8/7/2012 FINISHED

3. Geography:Storm Riders by Crymsyn Hart
8/5/2012 FINISHED

4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4:Rogue Wave by Christie Anderson
8/6/2012 FINISHED

5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5:Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
8/4/2012 FINISHED

6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9:Flat-Out Love by Jessica Park
8/10/2012 FINISHED

7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood
8/11/2012 FINISHED

8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21:Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian
8/9/2012FINISHED

9. National Dog Day – August 26:Stray by Rachel Vincent
8/8/2012 FINISHED

10. Readers Choice: Gunmetal Magicby Ilona Andrews
8/1/2012 FINISHED

Yes! I'm in! I love it when the challenge goes up early.


2012 August Monthly Challenge

5/10 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 08/08/12
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.
Morning Comes Softly by Debbie Macomber 08/04/12
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 08/07/12
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 08/11/12
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:
All Summer Long by Susan Mallery 08/09/12


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Yay, Lauren (aplpeach)!

Duration: 8/1/12 - 8/31/12

4/10

1. “A" is for August:The Duke's Perfect Wife(Jennifer Ashley) 8/2/12 ***** stars

2. Happy Birthday Lyndsey!:A Perfect Darkness

3. Geography: Moon Called 8/6/12 ****1/2 stars

4. US Coast Guard Day: Mystical Warrior 8/9/12 *** stars

5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Chasing Perfect

6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day:A Rake's Vow

7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day:The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons

8. Senior Citizen’s Day: A Fall of Water 8/11/12 ***** stars

9. National Dog Day:Must Love Dogs

10. Reader's Choice:Highlander Unchained

READ: 7/10

✔1. “A" is for August: Ascension - Sable Grace 8/4
2. Happy Birthday BrandiTheBookWorm!: Retribution - Sherrilyn Kenyon
3. Geography:Oklahoma:
4. US Coast Guard Day: The Hungry Ocean: A Swordboat Captain's Journey - Linda Greenlaw (set in the ocean)
✔5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day: The Demon's Lexicon - Sarah Rees Breenan (two brothers for main characters) 8/2
✔6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day: Sold to a Laird - Karen Ranney 8/11
✔7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day: Welcome to Temptation - Jennifer Crusie 8/7
✔8. Senior Citizen’s Day:Blind Sight - Terri Persons (grandparent of the kidnapped child play important role) 8/11
✔9. National Dog Day: Kiss the Dead - Laurell K. Hamilton 8/8
✔10. Reader's Choice: Host - Faith Hunter 8/8

Lauren!

Congrats Ann and Lauren(aplpeach)!!

Wishing you a speedy recovery Ann :)

August Monthly Challenge

7/7 Read- Done!


1. “A" is for August:Anne Tenino-Whitetail Rock 8/4 (3.5*)

2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday to Me! Heart Signs by Cari Quinn 8/3 (4*)

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: (cute anthology that made me smile)Undercover Lovers 8/5 (4*)

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)8/10 3*

10. Reader's Choice: The King's Pleasure 8/4 (3*)

❀ ✿ ❁ Congrats Fran ❁ ✿ ❀

August Monthly Challenge
6/10 Completed

✔1. “A" is for August: Again the Magic 8/8/12
2. Happy Birthday KellyJo!: Bloodfever
✔3. Geography: Iron Kissed 8/7/12
✔4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Don't Let Go 8/8/12
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: At Last
✔6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: If You Deceive 8/7/12
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: The Egg and I
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Serpent's Kiss
✔9. National Dog Day – August 26: Soulless 8/3/12
✔10. Reader's Choice: Reckoning 8/3/12

Read:

Congrats, Fran!

Congrats Fran! Ann!

Way to go!

I'm in for all 10 this month


10/10 completed--FINISHED!

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'. Naked Games by Anne Rainey done 8/4/12

2. Happy Birthday!: It's All Greek to Me from Shannon's Shelf, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHANNON!!! done 8/9/12

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. Mail-Order Millionaire Heroine is a farmer/rancher done 8/8/12

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. Tropical Sin done 8/10/12 set on an island

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. Beautiful Disaster the heroine's best friend is essential to the plot done 8/7/12


6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…). Love's Rhythm done 8/12/12

7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile. Fifteen this is a YA book from the 1950's. It was so sweet, it reminded me of a simpler time which definitely made me smile. done 8/12/12

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. Chasing Sin hero is over 40. done 8/5/12

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. Between Sinners and Saints Jamie's dog dolly was responsible for keeping him from crippling depression done 8/11/12

10. Reader's Choice: Island Idyll done 8/10/12

Thanks everyone :)

Congrats Sassy!!

Did you love Between Sinners and Saints? I did- so good!

Fran wrote: "Thanks everyone :)

Congrats Sassy!!

Did you love Between Sinners and Saints? I did- so good!"

OMG, Fran, it was AMAZING! It was so, so good. Marie Sexton has become an auto buy for me now. Between that and Promises, she's got me hooked!

and Thanks for the congrats!

4/x

2. Happy Birthday Crystal!: Married by Mistake (Aug 12th)
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Drowning Mermaids (Aug 10th)
9. National Dog Day – August 26: The Geek Job (Aug 11th)
10. Reader's Choice: Outlander (Aug. 6th)

4/6


1. “A" is for August: Die for Me, Amy Plum 8/12/12 ★★★

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. 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:

Challenge Duration: August 1 to August 31, 2012

6/8

1. “A" is for August: Atlantis Rising 8/12

2. Happy Birthday!: Thief of Shadows

3. Geography: (Oklahoma) - Stormwalker

4. US Coast Guard Day – Wild Heat by Belle Andre 8/8

5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5:(sibling) The Seduction of the Crimson Rose Pink Carnation 4 8/8

6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Live Wire 8/4

7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – Nice Girls Don't Bite their Neighbors 8/6

8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: (old character) Fair Game 8/3

9. National Dog Day – August 26: (shapeshifters)

10. Reader's Choice:

Hooray, Lauren, Fran & Sassafrass!!!

WAY TO GO!!!! All who finished!!!

Yes! I'm in! I love it when the challenge goes up early.


2012 August Monthly Challenge

6/10 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 08/08/12
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.
Morning Comes Softly by Debbie Macomber 08/04/12
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 08/13/12
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 08/07/12
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.
Divorced, Desperate and Delicious by Christie Craig
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 08/11/12
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:
All Summer Long by Susan Mallery 08/09/12


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August Monthly Challenge ~ 2012
Duration: August 1 ~ August 31
4/10 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 8/2 ✯✯✯✯½
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 8/3 ✯✯✯
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: The Siren by Tiffany Reisz 8/11 ✯✯✯✯½
9. Dog Dayz: Heartless by Gail Carriger
10. Book Club Pick: The Chieftain's Bride by Kate Hill 8/4 ✯

3/10 read


1. 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 - 8/13
5. Sister's Day and Friendship Day - The Luckiest
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover's Day - Clay's Challenge - 8/3
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 - 8/13

I'm in!

6/10 Read

1. A is for August: Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews 8/6/12
2. Happy B-Day Kari! Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts 8/9/12
3. Oklahoma: Shadow Walker by Allyson James
4. Coast Guard Day: Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen 8/12/12
5. Sister/Friendship Day: Scandal Wears Satin by Loretta Chase 8/2/12
6. Romance Awareness Month: The Wicked Games of a Gentleman by Jillian Hunter 8/11/12
7. National Smile Week: Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett
8. Senior Citizen's Day: Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
9. National Dog Day: Tangle of Need by Nalini Singh
10. My Choice: The Temptation of the Night Jasmine by Lauren Willig 8/4/12

Unread:

Read:

5/x

1. “A" is for August: Something Wicked This Way Comes, Part One (The Incubus Diaries) by Amileigh d'lecoire (Aug 13th)
2. Happy Birthday Crystal!: Married by Mistake (Aug 12th)
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Drowning Mermaids (Aug 10th)
9. National Dog Day – August 26: The Geek Job (Aug 11th)
10. Reader's Choice: Outlander (Aug. 6th)

I'm done!!!

1. “A" is for August: Adorkable August 14 ❤❤❤❤
2. Happy Birthday!: SKIP
3. Geography: SKIP
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: SKIP
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Hide and Seek August 7 ❤❤❤
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Return to Paradise August 12 ❤❤❤❤
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Team Human August 3 ❤❤❤
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: SKIP
9. National Dog Day – August 26: SKIP
10. Reader's Choice: Pushing the Limits August 11 ❤❤❤❤❤

Hooray, Gisbelle!

1. Susan Andersen - On Thin Ice (8/6 to 8/7)
2. Rachel Gibson - The Trouble with Valtentine's Day (8/1)
3. Linda Howard - Mackenzie's Mountain (8/7 to 8/8)
4. Heather Graham - The Killing Edge (8/11 to 8/13)
5. Sammi Carter - Candy Apple Dead - (8/2)
6. Sharon Sala - Diamond (8/2 to 8/3)
7. Rachel Gibson - Simply Irresistible (8/8 to 8/9)
8. Mary Kay Andrews - The Fixer Upper (8/6 to 8/7)
9. RP Dahlke - A Dead Red Cadillac (8/2)
10. John Lutz - Final Seconds (8/4 to 8/6)



10 of 10 done!!

3/8


1. “A" is for August:
2. Happy Birthday :
3. Geography:Oklahoma: Marked By P.C Cast.... Finished 8/5/12 ****
4. US Coast Guard Day:Life of Pi Martel
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day: Snowflower and secret fan by Lisa see... ***** 8/10/12
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----- Finished 8/2/12 ***
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