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1). August is brought to you by the letter ‘A’: Read a book by an author whose first name or surname begins with the letter ‘A’. Alternatively read a book where the title starts with the letter ‘A’. -
2). August Historical Fact: August 1st 1944 - Anne Frank penned her last entry into her diary. Read a book which is set during the second world war - fiction or non fiction. -
3). Cover Hunt: August 7th is Purple Heart Day! Read a novel in which the cover is at least 50% purple! -
4). Books about Books: August 9th is National Booklovers Day! Read a book about books! -
5). Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice. -
I'm in for four!1). August is brought to you by the letter ‘A’: Read a book by an author whose first name or surname begins with the letter ‘A’. Alternatively read a book where the title starts with the letter ‘A’. - Awaken by Sarah M. Ross
3). Cover Hunt: August 7th is Purple Heart Day! Read a novel in which the cover is at least 50% purple! - The Mansion's Twins by Rose M. Channing
4). Books about Books: August 9th is National Booklovers Day! Read a book about books! - Worlds Within Worlds: A Prunella Smith Novel by Tahlia Newland AA
5). Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice. - One Hundred Days by Mark Morey AA
1). August is brought to you by the letter ‘A’: Read a book by an author whose first name or surname begins with the letter ‘A’: Look Closer by Rachel Amphlett (AA) READ 4*
2). August Historical Fact: August 1st 1944 - Anne Frank penned her last entry into her diary. Read a book which is set during the second world war - fiction or non fiction:
Winter Journey by Diane Armstrong (AA) READ 4*
3). Cover Hunt: August 7th is Purple Heart Day! Read a novel in which the cover is at least 50% purple:
This is How it Ends by Kathleen MacMahon READ 2*
4). Books about Books: August 9th is National Booklovers Day! Read a book about books:
The Dandelion Years by Erica James READ 4*
5). Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice:
The Woman Next Door by Liz Byrski (AA) READ 4*
5/5✔1). August is brought to you by the letter ‘A’: Read a book by an author whose first name or surname begins with the letter ‘A’. Island Beneath the SeaAlternatively read a book where the title starts with the letter ‘A’.
✔2). August Historical Fact: August 1st 1944 - Anne Frank penned her last entry into her diary. Read a book which is set during the second world war - fiction or non fiction. In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer
✔3). Cover Hunt: August 7th is Purple Heart Day! Read a novel in which the cover is at least 50% purple! Let Me Die in His Footsteps
✔4). Books about Books: August 9th is National Booklovers Day! Read a book about books! A Northern Light
✔5). Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice. Whitethorn
Lol I've just thought that you'll post August any day now and few hours later... good work, Brenda!
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1. Illuminae (The Illuminae Files #1) by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff -Read 11/082. Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut
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4. The Meaning of Night (The Meaning of Night #1) by Michael Cox
5. Leviathan: The Unauthorised Biography of Sydney by John Birmingham -Read 09/08
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I'm in!!!Here are my choices:
1). August is brought to you by the letter ‘A’: Read a book by an author whose first name or surname begins with the letter ‘A’. Alternatively read a book where the title starts with the letter ‘A’.
Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews3). Cover Hunt: August 7th is Purple Heart Day! Read a novel in which the cover is at least 50% purple!
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover5). Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas
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Kerri, it looks like you don't have an Aussie author in your choices unless I can't see it? You need at least one :)
1). August is brought to you by the letter ‘A’: Read a book by an author whose first name or surname begins with the letter ‘A’. Alternatively read a book where the title starts with the letter ‘A’. April's Glow by Juliet Madison2). August Historical Fact: August 1st 1944 - Anne Frank penned her last entry into her diary. Read a book which is set during the second world war - fiction or non fiction.
3). Cover Hunt: August 7th is Purple Heart Day! Read a novel in which the cover is at least 50% purple! Morgan's Law by Karly Lane
4). Books about Books: August 9th is National Booklovers Day! Read a book about books!
5). Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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I'm in - August's looks easier than July's!1). Letter ‘A’:
2). Set during WWII :
3). Purple Cover :
4). A book about books:
5). Reader’s Choice:
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2). A bo..."
Susan, #3 is fine as long as you read it all :) It certainly qualifies with the page count!
Oops, you're right Brenda, kind of skipped over the rules in my excitement to fill the categories. I will update it with an Aussie author.
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Will try for 3 this month :) 1). Author/ title starts with the letter ‘A’: The Night She Disappeared by April Henry
2). Set during the second world war - fiction or non fiction. A Time of Secrets (AA)
4). Books about Books:
I'm in! Choosing the books is always the best part :)1. Book or author starting with A: The Atrocity Archives by Charles Stross
Brenda wrote: "Susan, #3 is fine as long as you read it all :) It certainly qualifies with the page count!"Thanks Brenda!
I'm in, now to find a book with purple on it! 3/5 Challenges Completed
1).
Adorkable by Cookie O'Gorman 4 Stars
Here is my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The Safest Place in London by Maggie Joel
* Australian Author 5 Stars!!! here is my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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London Belongs to Us by Sarra Manning 4 Starts - wonderful fun read full review to come
4). Books about Books: August 9th is National Booklovers Day! Read a book about books!
The Little Paris Bookshop37] by Nina George
5). Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Grazier's Wife by Barbara Hannay
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A good pick!
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1). August is brought to you by the letter ‘A’:
Adorkable by Cookie O'Gorman
2). August Historical Fact: August 1st..."
I just turned the last page of The Grazier's Wife Michelle :D
I look forward to reading your review Brenda
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Hi Brenda, could you please add me to the participants list - I'm comment #4 :)
1). August is brought to you by the letter ‘A’: Read a book by an author whose first name or surname begins with the letter ‘A’. Alternatively read a book where the title starts with the letter ‘A’. Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
2). August Historical Fact: August 1st 1944 - Anne Frank penned her last entry into her diary. Read a book which is set during the second world war - fiction or non fiction.
After by Morris Gleitzman
3). Cover Hunt: August 7th is Purple Heart Day! Read a novel in which the cover is at least 50% purple!
Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Matilda by Roald Dahl 3★s
The Fire Sermon by Francesca Haig 2★s
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1). August is brought to you by the letter ‘A’: Read a book by an author whose first name or surname begins with the letter ‘A’. Alternatively read a book where the title starts w..."
Done :) You snuck in on me ;) I kept checking...
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1). August is brought to you by the letter ‘A’: Read a book by an author whose first name or surname begins with the letter ‘A’.
2). August Historical Fact: August 1st 1944 - Anne Frank penned her last entry into her diary. Read a book which is set during the second world war - fiction or non fiction.
3). Cover Hunt: August 7th is Purple Heart Day! Read a novel in which the cover is at least 50% purple!
4). Books about Books: August 9th is National Booklovers Day! Read a book about books!
5). Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Three for me, thanks Brenda for these challenges!1). August is brought to you by the letter ‘A’: Read a book by an author whose first name or surname begins with the letter ‘A’.
Alternatively read a book where the title starts with the letter ‘A’.
L'Attentat by Yasmina Khadra
2). August Historical Fact: August 1st 1944 - Anne Frank penned her last entry into her diary. Read a book which is set during the second world war - fiction or non fiction.
The Children of the King by Sonya Hartnett (Australian Author)
3). Cover Hunt: August 7th is Purple Heart Day! Read a novel in which the cover is at least 50% purple!
A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf
4). Books about Books: August 9th is National Booklovers Day! Read a book about books!
5). Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Brenda wrote: "Have you got your numbers back to front Tien? #2 isn't WWII and #3 is ;)"Oops yeah... was on hubby's phone & rushed it hahaha. Fixed it now :)
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1). Letter ‘A’: Athabasca by Alistair MacLean
2). Set during WWII : Storm Warning by Jack Higgins ....
So is Markus Zusak an Aussie Jane :)
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No I'm afraid I didn't Phrynne...
Managed 3 out of 5 - not sure if thats considered completed but have added my A book to September so that works out ok :)1. Read a book which title starts with ‘A’ I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
2. Read a book set in World War II ✔
3. 50% Purple Cover: Under the Dome by Stephen King
4. Book about Books: ✔
5. Reader’s Choice ✔
Count me in and will do three for the August challenge:1). August is brought to you by the letter ‘A’: Read a book by an author whose first name or surname begins with the letter ‘A’.
Mistake Creek by Rachel Amphlett
2). August Historical Fact: August 1st 1944 - Anne Frank penned her last entry into her diary. Read a book which is set during the second world war - fiction or non fiction.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
3). Cover Hunt: August 7th is Purple Heart Day! Read a novel in which the cover is at least 50% purple!
Monk's Hood by Ellis Peters
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1) I, Robotby Isaac Asimov
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3) Under the Dome by Stephen King is this one purple enough??
4) The Thirteenth Tale by..."
Sure passes the purple qualification - but I don't see an Aussie author there do I Dree? You need to have at least one :)
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1). August is brought to you by the letter ‘A’: Read a book by an author whose first name or surname begins with the letter ‘A’.
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Absolutely loved your first two choices Odette!
Brenda wrote: "Dree wrote: "Great!1) I, Robotby Isaac Asimov
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3) Under the Dome by Stephen King is this one purple enough??
4) The Thirteenth T..."</i>
Oh oops!!!
Ok I'll add:
2) [book:A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute
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Awesome August Challenge! ~ Completed: 0/5 books 1. Read a book which title starts with ‘A’. : A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
2. Read a book set in World War II: The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende
3. 50% Purple Cover: Stargazer by Claudia Gray. (Listed: #10 - Listopia - The Color Purple)
4. Book about Books: Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
5. Reader’s Choice: The Eye of the Sheep by Sofie Laguna (AA)
So here I am again, trying to fit in some of my July choices into August! ...at least I can get 1 with reader's choice.1. A The Armageddon Rag (I hope 'the' doesn't count?)
2. WWII Cryptonomicon
3. Purple Cover Glass
That's definitely purple :D4. Books about Books The Book of Lost Things or The Shadow of the Wind (I'll pick one later)
5. Reader’s Choice The Magicians' Guild *My 1 Aus author book currently
I'm happy to give this a go for August, though my reading has been slowed down greatly by the big house move last week. Still battling the mountain of boxes to be unpacked! So I'll aim for the minimum of three titles to be read for this challenge:1). August is brought to you by the letter ‘A’: Read a book by an author whose first name or surname begins with the letter ‘A’. Alternatively read a book where the title starts with the letter ‘A’.
Already Dead by Jaye Ford
4). Books about Books: August 9th is National Booklovers Day! Read a book about books!
The Railwayman's Wife by Ashley Hay
5). Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Piano Lessons: A Memoir by Anna Goldsworthy
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1. A The Armageddon Rag (I hope 'the' doesn't count?)
2. WWII u..."
No the "the" doesn't matter Karen :)
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1. Read a book which title starts with ‘A’. : A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
2. Read a book set in World War..."
Nice list Michelle - but is there an Aussie author there? You need minimum of one :)
great!1). Read a book which Author's last name starts with ‘A’: Bodily Harm by Margaret Atwood
2). Read a book set in World War II : Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
3). 50% Purple Cover: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
4). Book about Books: The Bookseller of Kabul by Åsne Seierstad
5). Reader’s Choice: The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
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Books mentioned in this topic
Teaching Your Children Values (other topics)A Town Like Alice (other topics)
The Thirteenth Tale (other topics)
I, Robot (other topics)
Under the Dome (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Isaac Asimov (other topics)Nevil Shute (other topics)
Stephen King (other topics)
Linda Eyre (other topics)
Diane Setterfield (other topics)
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Rules:
#1. You need to complete three of the five categories listed below to finish this challenge. One read = one book per category.
#2. List (and LINK) all the books you plan to read for the challenge.
#3. Upon completion of a book, rate it and update your progress.
#4. Don't forget our minimum of 125 pages - full guidelines HERE
#5. Minimum of one Australian Author.
SUGGESTION: Copy and paste this list in your post and link your book choices next to each category...
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1). August is brought to you by the letter ‘A’: Read a book by an author whose first name or surname begins with the letter ‘A’. Alternatively read a book where the title starts with the letter ‘A’.
2). August Historical Fact: August 1st 1944 - Anne Frank penned her last entry into her diary. Read a book which is set during the second world war - fiction or non fiction.
3). Cover Hunt: August 7th is Purple Heart Day! Read a novel in which the cover is at least 50% purple!
4). Books about Books: August 9th is National Booklovers Day! Read a book about books!
5). Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Some suggestions to help you choose!
Books about Books
The Colour Purple (a word of caution - a lot of these don't show much purple - it needs to be min. 50%)
World War II Fiction
World War II Non Fiction