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On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge SEPTEMBER 2025
Start Date: 09/01/2025
End Date: 09/30/2025

Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:

Books Read:
1. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2025 *PART READ* .09.2025 - pages.
2. The Literary Almanac: A Year of Seasonal Reading * PART READ* .09.2025 - pages.
3. The Wildlife Year: How to Reconnect with Nature Through the Seasons *PART READ* .09.2025 - pages.
4. The Iliad *FINISHED* - 474 pages.
5.

10 points:
- Read a book that has a character who is on vacation.

- Read a book recommended by a friend.

- Read a book while enjoying your favorite tea- hot or cold.

- Sept. 6th is Read a Book Day. Here are free 10 points - Read a book!

- Read a book with 9 in the page count.

- It's the start of fall! Read a book with a fall cover or with fall odors - brown, orange, yellow, red.


25 points:
- Read a cozy fantasy.

- Read a book with "lake" in the title.

- Read a book with leaves on the cover.

- Football is back!!! 🏈 Read a book where the MC play/watch football, or if you're a big football fan read a book that has your favorite teams colors on the cover (give a shout out to your favorite team).

- The first newspaper was printed on September 25th. Read a book featuring a journalist.

- September 7th is National Grandparents Day. Read a book featuring Grandparents.


50 points:
- September is National Preparedness Month. Read a book featuring a natural disaster.

- It's back to school for college students. Reread a book you had to read while in school.

- Read a book that is at least the third book in the series.

- Those of us who are old enough remember exactly where we were on September 11, 2001, when we heard about the worst terrorist attack in US history. Read a book about September 11 or any other terrorist attack. Double points if nonfiction.

- September 8th is Star Trek Day. Read a sci-fi book.

- The Great Fire of London was September 2 1666. Read a book about firefighters or a major fire that happened somewhere.

PARTICIPANT LIST:

STILL WAITING FOR THE 2ND WINNER'S PROMPTS, I WILL POST HERE AS SOON AS I GET THEM :)

LINDSEY supplied these so we wouldn't be short! Thanks Lindsey :)

10 points:
- Sept. 6th is Read a Book Day. Here are free 10 points - Read a book!

- Read a book with 9 in the page count.

- It's the start of fall! Read a book with a fall cover or with fall odors - brown, orange, yellow, red.


25 points:
- Football is back!!! 🏈 Read a book where the MC play/watch football, or if you're a big football fan read a book that has your favorite teams colors on the cover (give a shout out to your favorite team).

- The first newspaper was printed on September 25th. Read a book featuring a journalist.

- September 7th is National Grandparents Day. Read a book featuring Grandparents.


50 points:
- Those of us who are old enough remember exactly where we were on September 11, 2001, when we heard about the worst terrorist attack in US history. Read a book about September 11 or any other terrorist attack. Double points if nonfiction.

- September 8th is Star Trek Day. Read a sci-fi book.

- The Great Fire of London was September 2 1666. Read a book about firefighters or a major fire that happened somewhere.

Congratulations to KRISTIN for being The Winner Of The Most Bonus Points Read for JULY.
Here are below KRISTIN's prompts for SEPTEMBER:

10 points:
- Read a book that has a character who is on vacation.

- Read a book recommended by a friend.

- Read a book while enjoying your favorite tea- hot or cold.



25 points:
- Read a cozy fantasy.

- Read a book with "lake" in the title.

- Read a book with leaves on the cover.


50 points:
- September is National Preparedness Month. Read a book featuring a natural disaster.

- It's back to school for college students. Reread a book you had to read while in school.

- Read a book that is at least the third book in the series.

This is a fun challenge where we, as members of the On The Same Page group will collectively post the number of pages for the month of SEPTEMBER 2025. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns :)

2024 & 2025 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won.

December 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Anne - October 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Vikki - October 2024)

January 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - CassieCruel - November 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lindsey - November 2024)

February 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jan - December 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lauri - December 2024)

March 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Eileen - January 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Alissa - January 2025)

April 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Bill - February 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - February 2025)

May 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jess - March 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Joann (back up supplied by Tonya) - March 2025)

June 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Tawallah - April 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Ruth - April 2025)

July 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Tonya - May 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Anne - May 2025)

August 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Lindsey - June 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Vikki - June 2025)

Purpose:
The purpose of this thread is to find out how many pages we can read and how many bonus points we can amass for the month. The winners of both get to choose the topics for the month after the following one.

Rules:
- If you want to participate, copy the template below and post a new comment. You can do this now or anytime before the challenge ends on 09/30/2025, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 10/01/2025.
- When you finish reading, go back to your original comment and update it with the number of pages, book link, date read, and your new pages/bonus totals. THIS MUST BE DONE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS A WINNER.
- Any book counts as long as you read it during the month, book club selections or not, add it! Audiobooks also count, just use the page numbers from the most popular hardback/paperback edition.
- Started but DNF (Did Not Finish) a book, add it but only add the number of pages you actually read within the month and comment that you did so. If you started a book in January for example and finished it in February, post the number of pages you read in February and please indicate this.
- Please be sure to type in the areas provided in the template your total number of pages read and bonus points that you have achieved. If your totals are not added up on your template by the end of the month, then I will not be aware of the full total and you will be counted on what I see on the 2nd of the following month.

Participating Members:
Once you comment with your template, I will add you to the list of Participating Members. It will show your totals and what message you are. The totals will be added up at the start of the following month. Please only post one template per participant.

The Winners:
There will be two winners, one for the most pages read during the month, and one for the most bonus points obtained. Please note that you can only win once during a 6 month period for either the most pages or the most bonus points. If you are the participant with the highest number of pages or bonus points, and have already won in the previous 6 month period, then the person with the next highest pages/bonus points will be selected as the winner for the month. Winners will be announced once the totals have been posted and calculated. Winners will be notified via message and given instructions for their bonus round selections.

Template:
(Copy and paste the template in a new comment below if you wish to participate.)

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge SEPTEMBER 2025
Start Date: 09/01/2025
End Date: 09/30/2025

Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:

Books Read:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Congrats to our 2 winners for July, Kristin & Jan! Well Done!

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge AUGUST 2025
Start Date: 08/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2025
*COMPLETED* Very poor reading month for me!
Total Pages Read:36
Bonus Points:0

Books Read:
1. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2025 *PART READ* 31 .08.2025 - 22 pages.
2. The Literary Almanac: A Year of Seasonal Reading * PART READ* 04.08.2025 - 14 pages.
3.
4.
5.



10 Points:
- The birthstone for August is Peridot - read a book with a bright green cover.

- 1st - 7th August is clown week. Read a funny book if you like clowns or a horror book if you are afraid of clowns.

- August is late summer. RAB with late summer colors covers - yellow, orange, green or teal.

- Back to School time!!! RAB with teachers, students or school as part of the setting.

- RAB published in August of any year.

- Aug 9th is Book Lovers Day! RAB you give a 4 or 5 star rating.


25 Points:
- The World Pipe Band Championships are annually held during August in Glasgow. Read a book by a Scottish author, or a book set in Scotland

- National Sandcastle is the first Saturday in August. Read a book with a sandcastle on the cover or set on/near a beach. (Seaside community will work for this).

- Aug 3rd is Sister's Day. I'm so lucky to have am awesome sister! RAB with sisters as characters.,

- In 1959, Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state in the USA. RAB set in Hawaii.

- Thomas Edison's Kinetographic Camera was patented on August 31, 1897. RAB with photography as part of the story.

- Woodstock began in a field near Yasguv's Farm in Bethel, New York. RAB set in the 60's, in New York or has music as a big part of the story.


50 Points:
- 26th August is National Dog Day - read a book featuring a dog (e.g. a character who owns a dog). 25 bonus points if the book is non-fiction.

- The word "august" can also be used as an adjective meaning "majestic" or "inspiring admiration. Read a book featuring royalty, OR a book about someone you admire.

- The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower lights up the night sky this month. The peak days are August 12-13. RAB set in space.

- Mother Theresa was born on Aug. 27, 1910. She founded a religious order of nuns in India and spent her life working to help the poor and sick in India. RAB tagged religious or spiritual, set in India, by an Indian author or where the MC helps the poor and sick.

- - Chinese Valentine’s Day, also known as Daughters Festival is in August. RAB set in China, by an Asian author or where a daughter is the MC.

-The Summer Olympics are in France. Closing ceremonies are Aug 11th. RAB set in France, by a French author or features a sport in the Summer Olympics.

PARTICIPANT LIST

Congratulations to LINDSEY for being The Winner Of The Most Bonus Points Read for JUNE.
Here are below LINDSEY's prompts for AUGUST:

10 points:
- August is late summer. RAB with late summer colors covers - yellow, orange, green or teal.

- Back to School time!!! RAB with teachers, students or school as part of the setting.

- RAB published in August of any year.

- Aug 9th is Book Lovers Day! RAB you give a 4 or 5 star rating.


25 points:
- Aug 3rd is Sister's Day. I'm so lucky to have am awesome sister! RAB with sisters as characters.,

- In 1959, Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state in the USA. RAB set in Hawaii.

- Thomas Edison's Kinetographic Camera was patented on August 31, 1897. RAB with photography as part of the story.

- Woodstock began in a field near Yasguv's Farm in Bethel, New York. RAB set in the 60's, in New York or has music as a big part of the story.


50 points:
- The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower lights up the night sky this month. The peak days are August 12-13. RAB set in space.

- Mother Theresa was born on Aug. 27, 1910. She founded a religious order of nuns in India and spent her life working to help the poor and sick in India. RAB tagged religious or spiritual, set in India, by an Indian author or where the MC helps the poor and sick.

- - Chinese Valentine’s Day, also known as Daughters Festival is in August. RAB set in China, by an Asian author or where a daughter is the MC.

-The Summer Olympics are in France. Closing ceremonies are Aug 11th. RAB set in France, by a French author or features a sport in the Summer Olympics.

Congratulations to VIKKI for being The Winner Of The Most Pages Read for JUNE.
Here are below VIKKI's prompts for AUGUST:

10 Points:
- The birthstone for August is Peridot - read a book with a bright green cover.

- 1st - 7th August is clown week. Read a funny book if you like clowns or a horror book if you are afraid of clowns.


25 Points:
- The World Pipe Band Championships are annually held during August in Glasgow. Read a book by a Scottish author, or a book set in Scotland

- National Sandcastle is the first Saturday in August. Read a book with a sandcastle on the cover or set on/near a beach. (Seaside community will work for this).


50 Points:
- 26th August is National Dog Day - read a book featuring a dog (e.g. a character who owns a dog). 25 bonus points if the book is non-fiction.

- The word "august" can also be used as an adjective meaning "majestic" or "inspiring admiration. Read a book featuring royalty, OR a book about someone you admire.

This is a fun challenge where we, as members of the On The Same Page group will collectively post the number of pages for the month of AUGUST 2025. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns :)

2024 & 2025 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won.

November 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Ruth - September 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Tonya - September 2024)

December 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Anne - October 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Vikki - October 2024)

January 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - CassieCruel - November 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lindsey - November 2024)

February 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jan - December 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lauri - December 2024)

March 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Eileen - January 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Alissa - January 2025)

April 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Bill - February 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - February 2025)

May 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jess - March 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Joann (back up supplied by Tonya) - March 2025)

June 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Tawallah - April 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Ruth - April 2025)

July 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Tonya - May 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Anne - May 2025)

Purpose:
The purpose of this thread is to find out how many pages we can read and how many bonus points we can amass for the month. The winners of both get to choose the topics for the month after the following one.

Rules:
- If you want to participate, copy the template below and post a new comment. You can do this now or anytime before the challenge ends on 08/31/2025, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 09/01/2025.
- When you finish reading, go back to your original comment and update it with the number of pages, book link, date read, and your new pages/bonus totals. THIS MUST BE DONE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS A WINNER.
- Any book counts as long as you read it during the month, book club selections or not, add it! Audiobooks also count, just use the page numbers from the most popular hardback/paperback edition.
- Started but DNF (Did Not Finish) a book, add it but only add the number of pages you actually read within the month and comment that you did so. If you started a book in January for example and finished it in February, post the number of pages you read in February and please indicate this.
- Please be sure to type in the areas provided in the template your total number of pages read and bonus points that you have achieved. If your totals are not added up on your template by the end of the month, then I will not be aware of the full total and you will be counted on what I see on the 2nd of the following month.

Participating Members:
Once you comment with your template, I will add you to the list of Participating Members. It will show your totals and what message you are. The totals will be added up at the start of the following month. Please only post one template per participant.

The Winners:
There will be two winners, one for the most pages read during the month, and one for the most bonus points obtained. Please note that you can only win once during a 6 month period for either the most pages or the most bonus points. If you are the participant with the highest number of pages or bonus points, and have already won in the previous 6 month period, then the person with the next highest pages/bonus points will be selected as the winner for the month. Winners will be announced once the totals have been posted and calculated. Winners will be notified via message and given instructions for their bonus round selections.

Template:
(Copy and paste the template in a new comment below if you wish to participate.)

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge AUGUST 2025
Start Date: 08/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2025

Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:

Books Read:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Congrats to the 2 Winners for June - Lindsey & Vikki! Well done!

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge JULY 2025
Start Date: 07/01/2025
End Date: 07/31/2025

*COMPLETED*
Total Pages Read: 1023
Bonus Points: 300

Books Read:
1. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2025 *PART READ* 01.07.2025 - 22 pages. ✔️
2. The Literary Almanac: A Year of Seasonal Reading * PART READ* 01.07.2025 - 14 pages. ✔️
3. The Wildlife Year: How to Reconnect with Nature Through the Seasons *PART READ* 01.07.2025 - 32 pages. ✔️
4. A Furious Devotion: The Authorised Story of Shane MacGowan *FINISHED* 12.07.2025 - 283 pages. ✔️
5. Notes from the Underground *READ* 14.07.2025 - 160 pages. ✔️
6. 4th of July *READ* 16.07.2025- 482 pages. ✔️
7. The Iliad PART READ* 30.07.2025 - 230 pages. ✔️


10 points:

1. Read a book with an animal on the cover.

2. Read a book with magical characters.
The Iliad

3. Read a book published in the last 10 years.
A Furious Devotion: The Authorised Story of Shane MacGowan

Read a book that has a predominately red, white or blue cover. Double points if it has all three.
Notes from the Underground
4th of July

Read a book that starts with the letter J.

Read a paranormal mystery.

Read a book that fulfills a prompt from another Goodreads reading challenge.
A Furious Devotion: The Authorised Story of Shane MacGowan
Notes from the Underground
4th of July
The Iliad

- It's officially summer time! Read a book set at the beach.

- July 8, 1796 - The U.S. State Department issues the first passport. Read a book set in a place you would have to use your passport to get to if you visited that location.
Notes from the Underground
4th of July


25 Points:

1. Read a book that takes place in space and/or in the future.

2. Read a book with a child main character.

3. Read a book published between 50 and 100 years ago.

Read a book that is based on a true story.

Read a book that includes a murder or kidnapping.
4th of July
The Iliad

Read a book that is set in the woods or mountains.

Read a book that features a king or queen.
The Iliad

- July 30th is Paperback Book Day. Read a Paperback book.
The Iliad

- In 1903 the first Tour de France began. Read a book set in France or where the characters ride bikes.


50 Points

1. Read a book with over 400 pages.
4th of July

2. Read a play.

3. Read a book published over 100 years ago.
Notes from the Underground

Read a book that has a main character that you would like to be friends with.

Read a book that is banned in the country you live in.

Read a book that is set in or about a theater or theater life.

- July 2 is World UFO Day. Read a book about aliens UFOS or science fiction.

- July 5, 1937 Baseball great Joe DiMaggio hits his first grand slam. Read a book where the characters go to a baseball game or play baseball.

PARTICIPANT LIST:

Ruth: 1023/300
Diana S: 0/0
Lindsey: 3116/1135
Bill: 2978/755
Vikki: 3420/520
Tonya: 1907/530
Eileen: 3210/640
Judy: 4559/0
Anne: 3413/535
Kristin: 1751/465 *WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ*
Jan: 3570/645 *WINNER MOST PAGES READ*

ADDING A FEW PROMPTS LINDSEY SENT ME AS BACK-UP AS I WAS UNSURE IF I'D GET ALL THE PROMPTS, AS TIME WAS RUNNING OUT
It's a bit awkward asking for prompts at the last minute and then getting the winner's prompts just after, so I think to be fair to all, I am adding them here. I think in future, I'll either post 3 extra prompts from the back up or have a cut off day for getting winner's prompts.
What do you all think?

10 points:

- It's officially summer time! Read a book set at the beach.

- July 8, 1796 - The U.S. State Department issues the first passport. Read a book set in a place you would have to use your passport to get to if you visited that location.


25 points:

- July 30th is Paperback Book Day. Read a Paperback book.

- In 1903 the first Tour de France began. Read a book set in France or where the characters ride bikes.


50 points:

- July 2 is World UFO Day. Read a book about aliens UFOS or science fiction.

- July 5, 1937 Baseball great Joe DiMaggio hits his first grand slam. Read a book where the characters go to a baseball game or play baseball.

Congratulations to TONYA for being The Winner Of The Most Bonus Points Read for APRIL.
Here are below TONYA's prompts for JULY:

10 points:

Read a book that has a predominately red, white or blue cover. Double points if it has all three.

Read a book that starts with the letter J.

Read a paranormal mystery.

Read a book that fulfills a prompt from another Goodreads reading challenge.


25 Points:

Read a book that is based on a true story.

Read a book that includes a murder or kidnapping.

Read a book that is set in the woods or mountains.

Read a book that features a king or queen.


50 Points

Read a book that has a main character that you would like to be friends with.

Read a book that is banned in the country you live in.

Read a book that is set in or about a theater or theater life.

Congratulations to ANNE for being The Winner Of The Most Pages Read for MAY.
Here are below ANNE's prompts for JULY:

10 pts:

1. Read a book with an animal on the cover.

2. Read a book with magical characters.

3. Read a book published in the last 10 years.


25 points:

1. Read a book that takes place in space and/or in the future.

2. Read a book with a child main character.

3. Read a book published between 50 and 100 years ago.


50 points:

1. Read a book with over 400 pages.

2. Read a play.

3. Read a book published over 100 years ago.

This is a fun challenge where we, as members of the On The Same Page group will collectively post the number of pages for the month of JULY 2025. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns :)

2024 & 2025 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won.

October 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Bill - August 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - August 2024)

November 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Ruth - September 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Tonya - September 2024)

December 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Anne - October 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Vikki - October 2024)

January 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - CassieCruel - November 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lindsey - November 2024)

February 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jan - December 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lauri - December 2024)

March 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Eileen - January 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Alissa - January 2025)

April 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Bill - February 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - February 2025)

May 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jess - March 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Joann (back up supplied by Tonya) - March 2025)

June 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Tawallah - April 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Ruth - April 2025)

Purpose:
The purpose of this thread is to find out how many pages we can read and how many bonus points we can amass for the month. The winners of both get to choose the topics for the month after the following one.

Rules:
- If you want to participate, copy the template below and post a new comment. You can do this now or anytime before the challenge ends on 07/31/2025, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 08/01/2025.
- When you finish reading, go back to your original comment and update it with the number of pages, book link, date read, and your new pages/bonus totals. THIS MUST BE DONE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS A WINNER.
- Any book counts as long as you read it during the month, book club selections or not, add it! Audiobooks also count, just use the page numbers from the most popular hardback/paperback edition.
- Started but DNF (Did Not Finish) a book, add it but only add the number of pages you actually read within the month and comment that you did so. If you started a book in January for example and finished it in February, post the number of pages you read in February and please indicate this.
- Please be sure to type in the areas provided in the template your total number of pages read and bonus points that you have achieved. If your totals are not added up on your template by the end of the month, then I will not be aware of the full total and you will be counted on what I see on the 2nd of the following month.

Participating Members:
Once you comment with your template, I will add you to the list of Participating Members. It will show your totals and what message you are. The totals will be added up at the start of the following month. Please only post one template per participant.

The Winners:
There will be two winners, one for the most pages read during the month, and one for the most bonus points obtained. Please note that you can only win once during a 6 month period for either the most pages or the most bonus points. If you are the participant with the highest number of pages or bonus points, and have already won in the previous 6 month period, then the person with the next highest pages/bonus points will be selected as the winner for the month. Winners will be announced once the totals have been posted and calculated. Winners will be notified via message and given instructions for their bonus round selections.

Template:
(Copy and paste the template in a new comment below if you wish to participate.)

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge JULY 2025
Start Date: 07/01/2025
End Date: 07/31/2025

Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:

Books Read:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Congrats to our 2 winners this month - Tonya & Anne. Well done!

Bill wrote: "Congrats Tawallah & Ruth!"

Thanks Bill 😊