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TCF Monthly Challenge for July



I know this is a rather large challenge, so I don't expect anyone to finish all parts of it, rather that you mix and match what you read for the month to it. Remember, this is one LARGE challenge, and shouldn't be viewed as lots of little challenges.

How It Works:
★Create your own challenge by mix and matching across the various tasks, however the challenge is not a series of mini challenges!! It is one large challenge, not one for spell outs and one for Wacky/History tasks!! You can, if you wish, choose to focus on only one part of it, like ONLY doing Spell Outs or ONLY doing the Wacky/History Tasks!
★Books read can be used for only one task/letter, regardless of how you choose to participate!
★Books must be read from July 1st to July 31st
★Re-reads are allowed, but all books must be at least 50 pages in length!
★When using titles in the Spell Out Tasks, the words A, And, An, and The do not count.
★You CAN change your Books at any time during the challenge.

Some Info to Keep In Mind:
♦Keep your original post updated and give a shout out in the thread when you're all done! Please do not make a separate post with your finished challenge, edit your original comment! This is so I can keep accurate track of participation. You can make an announcement post like "Finished in comment #2!", so I know where to find your completed challenge to congratulate you! Duplicate posts will be deleted!
♦Mark books as finished by adding the date finished next to the book listed and either striking them out using the "< s> < /s>" HTML commands (without the spaces) or by copying and pasting a checkmark: ✔ ✓ Feel free as well to rate your Finished Books 1-5 ♥'s with 5 Being the Best, however it is not required that you do so!
♦Add a tally of completed books to your Original Post= 0/5 completed!
See my post for examples and if you have questions, PLEASE ask me here, or PM me!

Tasks:
Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name. For an additional challenge, if you choose to do a spell out using titles, try using the last word of the title instead of the first to spell your words.

•Fourth •Ruby •Water Lily •Cancer •Travel •Fireworks •Weddings •Summer •BBQ •Outside •Berries •Firecracker •Parade •Independence •Baseball •Dog (Days) •Larkspur •Cancer •Swim • Scorcher • Bastille • Hot • Beach • Ice Cream •Skulljoe

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: S: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.
♘Read a book published in the month of July in any year.
♘Read a book with Larkspur flowers, a water lily, or rubies on the cover

What’s So Great About July?
National Anti-Boredom Month: This one is simple: Read a book!
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month: Read a book with a cell phone on the cover or where a character uses a cell phone
National Hot Dog Month: Read a book with a grill on the cover, or where the characters use a grill to cook hot dogs
National Ice Cream Month: Read a book where a character visits an ice cream shop, set in/around an Ice Cream parlor, a book that has a dish of Ice Cream on the cover, where a character makes ice cream or a book that has a character eating something with ice cream in it
Nude Recreation Week: Read a book that has a cover showing a lot of skin, or where a character wears a skimpy bathing suit, like a bikini.

Wacky Holidays in July
July 2nd: Build A Scarecrow Day: Read a book with a scarecrow on the cover or that is set on a farm
July 5: Work-a-holics Day: Read a book with a Work-a-Holic character
July 6th: International Kissing Day: Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover
July 8: Video Games Day: Read a book based on a video game franchise or where a character plays video games
July 12: Pecan Pie Day: Read a book set in the Southern US
July 13: Embrace Your Geekness Day: Read a book with a character that is considered a geek
July 20: National Lollipop Day: Read a book that has a lollipop on the cover, or where a character makes or eats a lollipop
July 23: National Hot Dog Day: Read a book with a character that grills/eats hot dogs
July 25: Culinarians Day: Read a book with a character that loves to cook
July 26: Aunt and Uncle Day: Read a book with a character that is an Aunt or Uncle to another character in the book

History Facts for July
July 1: U.S. postage stamps went on sale for the first time in 1847 and later in 1963, ZIP codes go into use for the first time.: Read a book with a character that writes letters
July 6: In the very first All Star Baseball game in 1933, the American League wins 5-2.: Read a book with a baseball player character or where characters attend a baseball game
July 7: President William McKinley signed a resolution annexing Hawaii in 1898.: Read a book set in Hawaii
July 11: Skylab space station re-enters the earth's atmosphere in 1979. Pieces land in the Indian Ocean and in Australia.: Read a book set in Austrialia or on a space station
July 13: Live Aid Concert held: Read a book where a character attends a concert or is in a band
July 16: Walt Disney's Disneyland opens in Anaheim, CA in 1955: Read a book set in California or with a character that is either a child or an adult that loves anything Disney
July 21: Jesse James and his gang rob their first train in 1873: Read a book set in the 1870s, where a character rides a train, or where a character robs something
July 26: The video game Sonic the Hedgehog is released.: Read a book with a very fast main character or one who likes speed or thrills
July 28: World War I began in 1914: Read a book with a character in the military or that is set during the time frame of World War I (July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918)
July 29: Son of Sam Murders begin: Read a book considered thriller, true crime, or romantic suspense

July TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1st to July 31st, 2017
Read: 22/22

Tasks:
C- Cookie Therapy by Karla Brandenburg-7/17/17
A- Fired Up by Amy Briggs-7/8/17
N- Never Is A Very Long Time: A Romantic Comedy With Attitude by Donna McDonald-7/21/17
C- Clowning Around by Wanda E. Brunstetter-7/5/17
E- The Protector by Elin Peer-7/3/17
R- Falling for Fitz by Katy Regnery-7/4/17

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: S: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.: Stone and Sky by Cindy Spencer Pape-7/1/17, When Things Go Wrong by Lacey Silks-7/6/17, Cheaters Anonymous by Lacey Silks-7/14/17, Loyal Cheaters by Lacey Silks-7/24/17, Snared by Jennifer Estep-7/17/17, Stone Cold Fox by Evangeline Anderson-7/28/17
♘Read a book published in the month of July in any year.: The Scars Between Us by M.K. Schiller-7/12/17
♘Read a book with Larkspur flowers, a water lily, or rubies on the cover

What’s So Great About July?
National Anti-Boredom Month: This one is simple: Read a book!: Midnight Ink by Jayne Rylon and Various Authors-7/29/17
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month: Read a book with a cell phone on the cover or where a character uses a cell phone: Wingman by Tess Oliver-7/22/17
National Hot Dog Month: Read a book with a grill on the cover, or where the characters use a grill to cook hot dogs
National Ice Cream Month: Read a book where a character visits an ice cream shop, set in/around an Ice Cream parlor, a book that has a dish of Ice Cream on the cover, where a character makes ice cream or a book that has a character eating something with ice cream in it
Nude Recreation Week: Read a book that has a cover showing a lot of skin, or where a character wears a skimpy bathing suit, like a bikini.: Union of Sin by Eden Summers-7/8/17

Wacky Holidays in July
July 2nd: Build A Scarecrow Day: Read a book with a scarecrow on the cover or that is set on a farm: Safe Haven: Love in Juniper Ridge by Heather Tullis-7/15/17
July 5: Work-a-holics Day: Read a book with a Work-a-Holic character
July 6th: International Kissing Day: Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover
July 8: Video Games Day: Read a book based on a video game franchise or where a character plays video games
July 12: Pecan Pie Day: Read a book set in the Southern US: Talk This Way by Dakota Cassidy-7/17/17
July 13: Embrace Your Geekness Day: Read a book with a character that is considered a geek
July 20: National Lollipop Day: Read a book that has a lollipop on the cover, or where a character makes or eats a lollipop
July 23: National Hot Dog Day: Read a book with a character that grills/eats hot dogs
July 25: Culinarians Day: Read a book with a character that loves to cook
July 26: Aunt and Uncle Day: Read a book with a character that is an Aunt or Uncle to another character in the book: Just the Thing by Marie Harte-7/3/17

History Facts for July
July 1: U.S. postage stamps went on sale for the first time in 1847 and later in 1963, ZIP codes go into use for the first time.: Read a book with a character that writes letters: A Hand to Hold by Kathleen Fuller-7/16/17
July 6: In the very first All Star Baseball game in 1933, the American League wins 5-2.: Read a book with a baseball player character or where characters attend a baseball game
July 7: President William McKinley signed a resolution annexing Hawaii in 1898.: Read a book set in Hawaii
July 11: Skylab space station re-enters the earth's atmosphere in 1979. Pieces land in the Indian Ocean and in Australia.: Read a book set in Austrialia or on a space station
July 13: Live Aid Concert held: Read a book where a character attends a concert or is in a band
July 16: Walt Disney's Disneyland opens in Anaheim, CA in 1955: Read a book set in California or with a character that is either a child or an adult that loves anything Disney
July 21: Jesse James and his gang rob their first train in 1873: Read a book set in the 1870s, where a character rides a train, or where a character robs something: My Heart Belongs in Ruby City, Idaho: Rebecca’s Plight by Susanne Dietze-7/7/17
July 26: The video game Sonic the Hedgehog is released.: Read a book with a very fast main character or one who likes speed or thrills
July 28: World War I began in 1914: Read a book with a character in the military or that is set during the time frame of World War I (July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918): I Need a Hero by Codi Gary-7/5/17
July 29: Son of Sam Murders begin: Read a book considered thriller, true crime, or romantic suspense

TCF Monthly Challenge for July
goal: 6/3
★Books read can be used for only one task/letter, regardless of how you choose to participate!
★Books must be read from July 1st to July 31st
★Re-reads are allowed, but all books must be at least 50 pages in length!



♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: S: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.
Seraph of the End, Volume 6 ✔ July 15
Seraph of the End, Volume 7 ✔ July 15
Seraph of the End, Volume 8 ✔ July 15
So Cute It Hurts!!, Vol. 01 ✔ July 18

♘Read a book published in the month of July in any year. We Crossed a Bridge and It Trembled: Voices from Syria ✔ Published July 13 July 30-31

What’s So Great About July?
National Anti-Boredom Month: This one is simple: Read a book! My Neighbor Seki, 7 ✔ July 3

TCF July Monthly Challenge
Duration: 7/1/17 - 7/31/17
Completed: 4/??

C - Cursed by Christina Bauer
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C - Princess in Love by Meg Cabot
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♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: S: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.
♘Read a book published in the month of July in any year.
♘Read a book with a Read a book with Larkspur flowers, a water lily, or rubies on the cover

What’s So Great About July?
National Anti-Boredom Month: This one is simple: Read a book!
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month: Read a book with a cell phone on the cover or where a character uses a cell phone
National Hot Dog Month: Read a book with a grill on the cover, or where the characters use a grill to cook hot dogs
National Ice Cream Month: Read a book where a character visits an ice cream shop, set in/around an Ice Cream parlor, a book that has a dish of Ice Cream on the cover, where a character makes ice cream or a book that has a character eating something with ice cream in it
Nude Recreation Week: Read a book that has a cover showing a lot of skin, or where a character wears a skimpy bathing suit, like a bikini.

Wacky Holidays in July
July 2nd: Build A Scarecrow Day: Read a book with a scarecrow on the cover or that is set on a farm
July 5: Work-a-holics Day: Read a book with a Work-a-Holic character
July 6th: International Kissing Day: Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover
July 8: Video Games Day: Read a book based on a video game franchise or where a character plays video games
July 12: Pecan Pie Day: Read a book set in the Southern US
July 13: Embrace Your Geekness Day: Read a book with a character that is considered a geek
July 20: National Lollipop Day: Read a book that has a lollipop on the cover, or where a character makes or eats a lollipop
July 23: National Hot Dog Day: Read a book with a character that grills/eats hot dogs
July 25: Culinarians Day: Read a book with a character that loves to cook
July 26: Aunt and Uncle Day: Read a book with a character that is an Aunt or Uncle to another character in the book - Captive Prince

History Facts for July
July 1: U.S. postage stamps went on sale for the first time in 1847 and later in 1963, ZIP codes go into use for the first time.: Read a book with a character that writes letters
July 6: In the very first All Star Baseball game in 1933, the American League wins 5-2.: Read a book with a baseball player character or where characters attend a baseball game
July 7: President William McKinley signed a resolution annexing Hawaii in 1898.: Read a book set in Hawaii
July 11: Skylab space station re-enters the earth's atmosphere in 1979. Pieces land in the Indian Ocean and in Australia.: Read a book set in Austrialia or on a space station
July 13: Live Aid Concert held: Read a book where a character attends a concert or is in a band
July 16: Walt Disney's Disneyland opens in Anaheim, CA in 1955: Read a book set in California or with a character that is either a child or an adult that loves anything Disney
July 21: Jesse James and his gang rob their first train in 1873: Read a book set in the 1870s, where a character rides a train, or where a character robs something
July 26: The video game Sonic the Hedgehog is released.: Read a book with a very fast main character or one who likes speed or thrills
July 28: World War I began in 1914: Read a book with a character in the military or that is set during the time frame of World War I (July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918)

July 29: Son of Sam Murders begin: Read a book considered thriller, true crime, or romantic suspense - The Last Witness

TCF's July Challenge

READ: 18/10

•Water Lily
W: Warm Bodies - Isaac Marion 7/14
A: Fireproof - Alex Kava 7/6
T: Lord's Fall - Thea Harrison 7/4
E: The Empire's Ghost - Isabelle Steiger 7/22
R: Ash and Quill - Rachel Caine 7/26

L: Lucky Catch - Deborah Coonts 7/8
I: Devoured by Darkness - Alexandra Ivy 7/24
L: Lost Gods - Brom 7/1
Y: Concrete Savior - Yvonne Navarro 7/7

What’s So Great About July?
✔National Anti-Boredom Month: This one is simple: Read a book!
The Darkly Luminous Fight for Persephone Parker - Leanna Renee Hieber 7/20

✔National Cell Phone Courtesy Month: Read a book with a cell phone on the cover or where a character uses a cell phone
The Perfect Liar - Brenda Novak 7/23

✔National Ice Cream Month: Read a book where a character visits an ice cream shop, set in/around an Ice Cream parlor, a book that has a dish of Ice Cream on the cover, where a character makes ice cream or a book that has a character eating something with ice cream in it
No Strings Attached - Kate Angell 7/31


Wacky Holidays in July
✔July 13: Embrace Your Geekness Day: Read a book with a character that is considered a geek
The Spy Who Wants Me - Lucy Monroe (hero is a scientist) 7/5

✔July 25: Culinarians Day: Read a book with a character that loves to cook
A Catered St. Patrick's Day - Isis Crawford 7/14

History Facts for July
✔July 1: U.S. postage stamps went on sale for the first time in 1847 and later in 1963, ZIP codes go into use for the first time.: Read a book with a character that writes letters
Fatal Fixer-Upper - Jennie Bentley (grandmother writes letter to granddaughter) 7/17

✔July 16: Walt Disney's Disneyland opens in Anaheim, CA in 1955: Read a book set in California or with a character that is either a child or an adult that loves anything Disney
The Perfect Storm - Sebastian Junger 7/27

✔July 28: World War I began in 1914: Read a book with a character in the military or that is set during the time frame of World War I (July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918)
No Man's Land - David Baldacci (Army CID) 7/9

✔July 29: Son of Sam Murders begin: Read a book considered thriller, true crime, or romantic suspense
White Fire - Douglas Preston (thriller) 7/29

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

♥✘♥♡♡♡♡♥✘♥♡♡♡♡♥✘♥ July TCF Monthly Challenge ♥✘♥♡♡♡♡♥✘♥♡♡♡♡♥✘♥

W - The Sword in the Stone 9/7/17
A - Alien Rule 2/7/17
T - Roverandom 8/7/17
E - Anne of Green Gables 28/7/17
R - Return of the Aliens 1/7/17

L - The Last Unicorn 1/7/17
I - A is for Antichrist 13/7/17
L - The Little Prince 4/7/17
Y - Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds: Your Introduction to Deities, Mythical Beings & Fantastic Creatures 9/7/17


Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: S (view spoiler)[
★ Sekaiichi Hatsukoi: A Boys Love Story, Volume 1 15/7/17
★ Sekaiichi Hatsukoi: A Boys Love Story, Volume 2 15/7/17
★ The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 3: The Case of Ritsu Onodera 15/7/17
★ The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 4 15/7/17
★ The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 5 16/7/17
★ The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 6 16/7/17
★ The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 7 16/7/17
★ The Spook's Nightmare 27/7/17
★ Playing with Fire 29/7/17
★ Five Nights at Freddy's: The Twisted Ones 28/7/17
(hide spoiler)]


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What’s So Great About July? (view spoiler)[
National Anti-Boredom Month: Black Butler, Vol. 23 9/7/17
Nude Recreation Week: Michaela 20/7/17
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Wacky Holidays in July (view spoiler)[
July 2nd: Harvey the Gardener 9/7/17
July 5: Year One 11/7/17
July 8: Naruto (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 11: Includes Vols. 31, 32 33 11/7/17
July 13: The House of Hades 12/7/17
(hide spoiler)]


History Facts for July (view spoiler)[
July 16: The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents 15/7/17
July 28: Berrr's Vow 22/7/17
July 29: The Blood of Olympus 27/7/17
(hide spoiler)]

July Spell Out

H: Xamnesia: Everything I Forgot in my Search for an Unreal Life by Lizzie Harwood
O: Out of the Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis
T:

Read 16/16. DONE!

Tasks:
Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name Read 9/9 DONE!

S Sparks, Nicholas - Two by Two 7/14/17 4stars
W
I If Not for You (New Beginnings #3) by Debbie Macomber 7/12/17 4stars
M Murder at Lambswool Farm (Seaside Knitters Mystery #11) by Sally Goldenbaum 7/5/17 4stars


B (The) Beach House Cookbook by Mary Kay Andrews 7/5/17 4stars
E
A Anderson, Catherine - The Christmas Room 7/10/17 4stars
C Cindy, Nord - No Greater Glory (The Cutteridge Family #1) 7/9/17 5stars
H Happily, Inc. #1 - You Say It First by Susan Mallery 7/29/17 5stars


♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: S: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.
The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo 7/24/17 5stars

♘Read a book published in the month of July in any year.
Indigo Lake (Ransom Canyon #6) by Jodi Thomas 7/16/17 4stars (July 18, 2017)

What’s So Great About July? Read 2/2

National Cell Phone Courtesy Month: Read a book where a character uses a cell phone
Undaunted: A Western Romance Novel (Long, Tall Texans #47) by Diana Palmer 7/7/17 4stars (Connor constantly)

Nude Recreation Week: Read a book that has a cover showing a lot of skin
Irresistible You (Chicago Rebels #1) by Kate Meader 7/21/17 4stars

Wacky Holidays in July Read 5/5
July 2nd: Build A Scarecrow Day: Read a book that is set on a farm
Two Suitors for Anna (Keepsake Pocket Quilt #3) by Molly Jebber 7/30/17 5stars

July 5: Work-a-holics Day: Read a book with a Work-a-Holic character
Christmas at Two Love Lane (Two Love Lane #1) by Kieran Kramer 7/23/17 4stars (Deacon and Macy)

July 12: Pecan Pie Day: Read a book set in the Southern US
Love, Alice by Barbara Davis 7/26/17 4.5 stars (Charleston SC)

July 25: Culinarians Day: Read a book with a character that loves to cook
Defender (Long Tall Texan #46 by Diana Palmer 7/15/17 4stars (Mandy)

July 26: Aunt and Uncle Day: Read a book with a character that is an Aunt or Uncle to another character in the book
Marry in Haste (Marriage of Convenience, #1) by Anne Gracie 7/19/17 4stars (Cal to George)

July TCF Monthly Challenge
Read: 11/10

Spell Out
✔S: Transcend by Scarlett Dawn [7/22]
✔W: Down Among the Sticks and Bones (Wayward Children#2) by Seanan McGuire [7/17]
✔I: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot [7/30]
✔M: A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas [7/10]

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: S
✔Age of Myth by Michael J. Sullivan [7/21]

♘Read a book published in the month of July in any year.
✔Monstress, Vol. 2: The Blood by Marjorie M. Liu [7/31]

What’s So Great About July?
✔ Read a book!
Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman [7/4]
✔ Read a book with a cell phone on the cover or where a character uses a cell phone
Username: Evie by Joe Sugg [7/11]
✔ Read a book that has a character eating something with ice cream in it
Act Like It by Lucy Parker [7/14]

Wacky Holidays in July
✔ Read a book with a character that grills/eats hot dogs
Annihilate by Jaymin Eve [7/15]

History Facts for July
✔ Read a book set in CA or with a child or adult character that loves anything Disney
Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare [7/6]

I am going for 10!

One question -- If I try to spell out a word, do the books only count if I finish the word?

21/10 !

1. Read a book published in the month of July in any year. Chasing Down a Dream: A Blessings Novel, Beverly Jenkins 7/10/17 (July 4, 2017)

What's So Great About July?

2. National Anti-Boredom Month: This one is simple: Read a book! Book Scavenger, Jennifer Bertman 7/1/17

3. National Cell Phone Courtesy Month: Read a book with a cell phone on the cover or where a character uses a cell phone The Woman in Cabin 10, Ruth Ware 7/9/17

4. National Ice Cream Month: Read a book where a character visits an ice cream shop, set in/around an Ice Cream parlor, a book that has a dish of Ice Cream on the cover, where a character makes ice cream or a book that has a character eating something with ice cream in it Life Matters, BookClub Seattle 7/6/17

5. Nude Recreation Week: Read a book that has a cover showing a lot of skin, or where a character wears a skimpy bathing suit, like a bikini. Captain Vorpatril's Alliance, Lois McMaster Bujold 7/5/17 (bikini in epilogue)

Wacky Holidays In July:

6. July 2nd: Build A Scarecrow Day: Read a book with a scarecrow on the cover or that is set on a farm Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller, Sarah Miller 7/24/17

7. July 5: Work-a-holics Day: Read a book with a Work-a-Holic character Brotherhood in Death, J.D. Robb 7/18/17

8. July 23: National Hot Dog Day: Read a book with a character that grills/eats hot dogs Blowing My Cover: My Life as a CIA Spy, Lindsay Moran 7/31/17

9. July 25: Culinarians Day: Read a book with a character that loves to cook A Gentleman in Moscow, Amor Towles 7/11/17

10. July 26: Aunt and Uncle Day: Read a book with a character that is an Aunt or Uncle to another character in the book: Dragon in Exile, Sharon Lee & Steve Miller 7/3/17

History Facts For July:

11. July 1: U.S. postage stamps went on sale for the first time in 1847 and later in 1963, ZIP codes go into use for the first time.: Read a book with a character that writes letters
Giant Trouble, Ursula Vernon 7/10/17 (this is almost a graphic novel, so I consider it borderline, but it was great fun)

12. July 26: The video game Sonic the Hedgehog is released.: Read a book with a very fast main character or one who likes speed or thrills Traitor's Blade, Sebastien de Castell 7/26/17

13. July 28: World War I began in 1914: Read a book with a character in the military or that is set during the time frame of World War I (July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918) Remnants of Trust, Elizabeth Bonesteel 7/27/17

Tasks: Spell Outs:

FOURTH
14. F From Above: A Riley Donovan Mystery, Norah McClintock 7/13/17
15. o Out of Tune, Norah McClintock 7/14/17
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WATER LILY
16. W Wein, Elizabeth wrote A Coalition of Lions, Elizabeth E. Wein 7/4/17
17. A Anne Gracie wrote Marry in Haste, Anne Gracie 7/10/17
18. T Taylor, Laini wrote Strange the Dreamer, Laini Taylor 7/25/17
19. E Every Heart a Doorway, Seanan McGuire 7/13/17
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20. I The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, the Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog, Adam Gidwitz 7/26/17
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21. Y Yangsze choo wrote The Ghost Bride, Yangsze Choo 7/12/17 •

Beth wrote: "I am going for 10!

One question -- If I try to spell out a word, do the books only count if I finish the word?

0/10"

No, you finish a book, it counts, no matter if you complete your word/task count or not. The challenge is one of the larger ones I create, so I expect things to not be finished. The goal is to actually participate and see how your reading can fit into this crazy mixed up puzzle I create every month!

July TCF Monthly Challenge
Read: 9/9
★★★★★

Tasks:
Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name. For an additional challenge, if you choose to do a spell out using titles, try using the last word of the title instead of the first to spell your words.

•Fourth •Ruby •Water Lily •Cancer •Travel •Fireworks •Weddings •Summer •BBQ •Outside •Berries •Firecracker •Parade •Independence •Baseball •Dog (Days) •Larkspur •Cancer •Swim • Scorcher • Bastille • Hot • Beach • Ice Cream •Skulljoe

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: S: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.
♘Read a book published in the month of July in any year.
♘Read a book with a Read a book with Larkspur flowers, a water lily, or rubies on the cover

What’s So Great About July?
National Anti-Boredom Month: This one is simple: Read a book!
7/4

National Cell Phone Courtesy Month: Read a book with a cell phone on the cover or where a character uses a cell phone
7/11

National Hot Dog Month: Read a book with a grill on the cover, or where the characters use a grill to cook hot dogs
National Ice Cream Month: Read a book where a character visits an ice cream shop, set in/around an Ice Cream parlor, a book that has a dish of Ice Cream on the cover, where a character makes ice cream or a book that has a character eating something with ice cream in it
Nude Recreation Week: Read a book that has a cover showing a lot of skin, or where a character wears a skimpy bathing suit, like a bikini.
7/6

Wacky Holidays in July
July 2nd: Build A Scarecrow Day: Read a book with a scarecrow on the cover or that is set on a farm
July 5: Work-a-holics Day: Read a book with a Work-a-Holic character
7/14
July 6th: International Kissing Day: Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover
7/18
July 8: Video Games Day: Read a book based on a video game franchise or where a character plays video games
July 12: Pecan Pie Day: Read a book set in the Southern US
7/12
July 13: Embrace Your Geekness Day: Read a book with a character that is considered a geek
July 20: National Lollipop Day: Read a book that has a lollipop on the cover, or where a character makes or eats a lollipop
July 23: National Hot Dog Day: Read a book with a character that grills/eats hot dogs
July 25: Culinarians Day: Read a book with a character that loves to cook
July 26: Aunt and Uncle Day: Read a book with a character that is an Aunt or Uncle to another character in the book
7/4

History Facts for July
July 1: U.S. postage stamps went on sale for the first time in 1847 and later in 1963, ZIP codes go into use for the first time.: Read a book with a character that writes letters
July 6: In the very first All Star Baseball game in 1933, the American League wins 5-2.: Read a book with a baseball player character or where characters attend a baseball game
July 7: President William McKinley signed a resolution annexing Hawaii in 1898.: Read a book set in Hawaii
July 11: Skylab space station re-enters the earth's atmosphere in 1979. Pieces land in the Indian Ocean and in Australia.: Read a book set in Austrialia or on a space station
July 13: Live Aid Concert held: Read a book where a character attends a concert or is in a band
7/26
July 16: Walt Disney's Disneyland opens in Anaheim, CA in 1955: Read a book set in California or with a character that is either a child or an adult that loves anything Disney
July 21: Jesse James and his gang rob their first train in 1873: Read a book set in the 1870s, where a character rides a train, or where a character robs something
July 26: The video game Sonic the Hedgehog is released.: Read a book with a very fast main character or one who likes speed or thrills
7/31

July 28: World War I began in 1914: Read a book with a character in the military or that is set during the time frame of World War I (July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918)
July 29: Son of Sam Murders begin: Read a book considered thriller, true crime, or romantic suspense

TCF Monthly Challenge - July
Duration: 7/1/17 - 7/31/17



Spell - Out- Birthday (My Baby's Birthday)
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I- In the Woods 7/1/17
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Foremen Trea's Letter of the Month: S (Title starts with S, or Author's first or last name begins with S
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Goal is to Complete 5 of the Tasks Below
What’s So Great About July?

National Anti-Boredom Month: This one is simple: Read a book!

National Cell Phone Courtesy Month: Read a book with a cell phone on the cover or where a character uses a cell phone

National Hot Dog Month: Read a book with a grill on the cover, or where the characters use a grill to cook hot dogs

National Ice Cream Month: Read a book where a character visits an ice cream shop, set in/around an Ice Cream parlor, a book that has a dish of Ice Cream on the cover, where a character makes ice cream or a book that has a character eating something with ice cream in it

Nude Recreation Week: Read a book that has a cover showing a lot of skin, or where a character wears a skimpy bathing suit, like a bikini.

Wacky Holidays in July

July 2nd: Build A Scarecrow Day: Read a book with a scarecrow on the cover or that is set on a farm

July 5: Work-a-holics Day: Read a book with a Work-a-Holic character

July 6th: International Kissing Day: Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover

July 8: Video Games Day: Read a book based on a video game franchise or where a character plays video games

July 12: Pecan Pie Day: Read a book set in the Southern US

July 13: Embrace Your Geekness Day: Read a book with a character that is considered a geek

July 20: National Lollipop Day: Read a book that has a lollipop on the cover, or where a character makes or eats a lollipop

July 23: National Hot Dog Day: Read a book with a character that grills/eats hot dogs

July 25: Culinarians Day: Read a book with a character that loves to cook
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder 7/7/17

July 26: Aunt and Uncle Day: Read a book with a character that is an Aunt or Uncle to another character in the book

History Facts for July

July 1: U.S. postage stamps went on sale for the first time in 1847 and later in 1963, ZIP codes go into use for the first time.: Read a book with a character that writes letters

July 6: In the very first All Star Baseball game in 1933, the American League wins 5-2.: Read a book with a baseball player character or where characters attend a baseball game

July 7: President William McKinley signed a resolution annexing Hawaii in 1898.: Read a book set in Hawaii

July 11: Skylab space station re-enters the earth's atmosphere in 1979. Pieces land in the Indian Ocean and in Australia.: Read a book set in Austrialia or on a space station

July 13: Live Aid Concert held: Read a book where a character attends a concert or is in a band

July 16: Walt Disney's Disneyland opens in Anaheim, CA in 1955: Read a book set in California or with a character that is either a child or an adult that loves anything Disney

July 21: Jesse James and his gang rob their first train in 1873: Read a book set in the 1870s, where a character rides a train, or where a character robs something

July 26: The video game Sonic the Hedgehog is released.: Read a book with a very fast main character or one who likes speed or thrills

July 28: World War I began in 1914: Read a book with a character in the military or that is set during the time frame of World War I (July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918)

July 29: Son of Sam Murders begin: Read a book considered thriller, true crime, or romantic suspense

21/21 ~ finished July 22nd


• Water Lily •
Walker, Aimee Nicole - Dyeing to be Loved ~ 7/18/17 ~ 3.5★
Anthony, Shira - Dissonance ~ 7/13/17 ~ 4★
Torch by Jocelynn Drake & Rinda Elliott ~ 7/17/17 ~ 4★
Enemy of My Enemy by Tal Bauer ~ 7/20/17 ~ 4★
Running Away to Home by Chris Owen ~ 7/1/17 ~ 3.5★

Locked by Ella Frank & Brooke Blaine ~ 7/5/17 ~ 4★
Inman, John - Head-on ~ 7/21/17 ~ 3.5★
Love Means... No Limits by Andrew Grey ~ 7/13/17 ~ 3.5★
You Never Know by Mary Calmes ~ 7/21/17 ~ 3.5★

♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: S:
At Year's End by Sandrine Gasq-Dion ~ 7/19/17 ~ 4★
Revelation by Sloane Kennedy ~ 7/16/17 ~ 4★
Trailer Trash by Marie Sexton ~ 7/12/17 ~ 3.5★
Sing Me Your Love Song by Raine O'Tierney ~ 7/1/17 ~ 3★

♘Read a book published in the month of July in any year.
Ask, Answer, Look, Kiss by Livia Frost ~ 7/1/17 ~ 3.5★

What’s So Great About July?
National Anti-Boredom Month: Terms We Have for Dreaming by Eric Arvin ~ 7/12/17 ~ 4★
National Ice Cream Month: Brand New Flavor by E.M. Lynley ~ 7/3/17 ~ 3★
Nude Recreation Week: Fearless by R.G. Alexander ~ 7/15/17 ~ 4★

Wacky Holidays in July
International Kissing Day: Tonight by Karen Stivali ~ 7/1/17 ~ 3.5★

History Facts for July
Austrialia or a space station: Imagines by N.R. Walker ~ 7/15/17 ~ 4★
Walt Disney's Disneyland: Add Love and Mix by Sean Michael ~ 7/5/17 ~ 3.5★
Son of Sam Murders: The Bruise-Black Sky by John Wiltshire ~ 7/22/17 ~ 4.5★

TCF July Monthly Challenge
7/1/17 - 7/31/17

7/7 DONE

H Henderson, J.J. X-Dames:A Lucy Ripken Mystery 7/1
O Out of Options Aphrodite 7/6
T Turquoise Guardian 7/3

4 read a book Nightstruck 7/2
5 ice cream Eat, Pray, Die 7/5
6 cell phone Later Gator 7/4
7 romantic suspense Turquoise Guardian 7/3

The Challenge Factory
TCF Monthly Challenge for July
Duration: July 1st to July 31st

Read: 12/14

T - 13/7/17 ***** - No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline by Brian Tracy
R - 31/7/17 *** - The End of Average: How We Succeed in a World That Values Sameness by Todd Rose
A - 20/7/17 * - The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande
V - 29/7/17 **** - The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuk
E - 2/7/17 ***** - Even Eagles Need a Push: Learning to Soar in a Changing World by David McNally
L - 21/7/17 ***** - The Leader In You: How to Win Friends, Influence People and Succeed in a Changing World by Dale Carnegie

S - 20/7/17 *** - Sweat Equity: Peak Performance for the Leaders of Today and Tomorrow by Greg Stark
K - 8/7/17 ***** - Legacy by James Kerr
U - 7/7/17 **** - Unshakeable by Anthony Robbins
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J - 13/7/17 **** - Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World by Gary Vaynerchuk
O - 27/7/17 * - Outrageous Fortunes: The Twelve Surprising Trends That Will Reshape the Global Economy by Daniel Altman
E - 2/7/17 ***** - Lead the Field by Earl Nightingale

Got 17 as of 7/31/17

R Ross Poldark
U An Unlikely Witch
B Betrayal: The Crisis in the Catholic Church
Y You Can Heal Your Life Study Course


♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: S: Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign

♘Read a book published in the month of July in any year. Vision Impossible

Read a book! Dead Men Don't Crochet

Read a book with a cell phone on the cover or where a character uses a cell phone Hooked on Murder

Read a book where a character visits an ice cream shop, set in/around an Ice Cream parlor, a book that has a dish of Ice Cream on the cover, where a character makes ice cream or a book that has a character eating something with ice cream in it A Dangerous Witch

Read a book with a character that loves to cook A Finely Knit Murder

Read a book with a character that is an Aunt or Uncle to another character in the book Witch is When The Penny Dropped

Read a book with a character that writes letters Roses

Read a book with a baseball player character or where characters attend a baseball game Ten Moments That Shook The Sports World

Read a book set in California or with a character that is either a child or an adult that loves anything Disney The Hollywood Book of Death: The Bizarre, Often Sordid, Passings of More than 125 American Movie and TV Idols

Read a book set in the 1870s, where a character rides a train, or where a character robs something The Ice Witch: A Mayhem Sister Short Story

Read a book with a very fast main character or one who likes speed or thrills Deadly Forecast

Read a book considered thriller, true crime, or romantic suspense The Job

The Challenge Factory
TCF Monthly Challenge for July
Duration: July 1st to July 31st

Fireworks (because they're pretty)
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The Challenge Factory
TCF Monthly Challenge for July
Duration: July 1st to July 31st

Tasks:
S- Sweet Silver Blues by Glen Cook (finished 7/16/17 ~ 4 stars)
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I- The Invisibles: The Untold Story of African American Slaves in the White House by Jesse J. Holland (finished 7/24/17 ~ 4 stars)
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♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: S:
Sara Taylor ~ The Lauras (finished 7/29/17 ~ 3 stars)



What’s So Great About July?
National Anti-Boredom Month: This one is simple: Read a book!
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month: Read a book with a cell phone on the cover or where a character uses a cell phone
National Hot Dog Month: Read a book with a grill on the cover, or where the characters use a grill to cook hot dogs
National Ice Cream Month: Read a book where a character visits an ice cream shop, set in/around an Ice Cream parlor, a book that has a dish of Ice Cream on the cover, where a character makes ice cream or a book that has a character eating something with ice cream in it
Nude Recreation Week: Read a book that has a cover showing a lot of skin, or where a character wears a skimpy bathing suit, like a bikini.

Wacky Holidays in July
July 2nd: Build A Scarecrow Day: Read a book with a scarecrow on the cover or that is set on a farm
July 5: Work-a-holics Day: Read a book with a Work-a-Holic character
July 6th: International Kissing Day: Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover
July 8: Video Games Day: Read a book based on a video game franchise or where a character plays video games
July 12: Pecan Pie Day: Read a book set in the Southern US
July 13: Embrace Your Geekness Day: Read a book with a character that is considered a geek
July 20: National Lollipop Day: Read a book that has a lollipop on the cover, or where a character makes or eats a lollipop
July 23: National Hot Dog Day: Read a book with a character that grills/eats hot dogs
July 25: Culinarians Day: Read a book with a character that loves to cook The Chemist (finished 7/3/17, 3 star) Daniel Beach is the character who loves to cook.
July 26: Aunt and Uncle Day: Read a book with a character that is an Aunt or Uncle to another character in the book



History Facts for July
July 1: U.S. postage stamps went on sale for the first time in 1847 and later in 1963, ZIP codes go into use for the first time.: Read a book with a character that writes letters
July 6: In the very first All Star Baseball game in 1933, the American League wins 5-2.: Read a book with a baseball player character or where characters attend a baseball game Terror in the City of Champions: Murder, Baseball, and the Secret Society That Shocked Depression-Era Detroit by Tom Stanton (finished 7/19/17, 3 stars)
July 7: President William McKinley signed a resolution annexing Hawaii in 1898.: Read a book set in Hawaii
July 11: Skylab space station re-enters the earth's atmosphere in 1979. Pieces land in the Indian Ocean and in Australia.: Read a book set in Austrialia or on a space station
July 13: Live Aid Concert held: Read a book where a character attends a concert or is in a band
July 16: Walt Disney's Disneyland opens in Anaheim, CA in 1955: Read a book set in California or with a character that is either a child or an adult that loves anything Disney
July 21: Jesse James and his gang rob their first train in 1873: Read a book set in the 1870s, where a character rides a train, or where a character robs something
July 26: The video game Sonic the Hedgehog is released.: Read a book with a very fast main character or one who likes speed or thrills
July 28: World War I began in 1914: Read a book with a character in the military or that is set during the time frame of World War I (July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918)
July 29: Son of Sam Murders begin: Read a book considered thriller, true crime, or romantic suspense

July TCF Monthly Challenge
8/14

Fireworks
F: Fierce Obsessions 3/7/17
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R: Ryker 8/7/17
E: Easy Nights 16/7/17
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R: Rowland, Diana - Touch of the Demon 17/7/17
K: The Knocked up Plan 15/7/17
S: Sins of the Demon 4/7/17


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B: A Bloody Kingdom 10/7/17
E: Easy 23/7/17
A: Ashes 12/7/17
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July TCF Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1st-31st, 2017
Read: 0/??

Tasks:

Spell out any of the following words with Title, Author First and Last Name, or Series name. For an additional challenge, if you choose to do a spell out using titles, try using the last word of the title instead of the first to spell your words.

•Fourth •Ruby •Water Lily •Cancer •Travel •Fireworks •Weddings •Summer •BBQ •Outside •Berries •Firecracker •Parade •Independence •Baseball •Dog (Days) •Larkspur •Cancer •Swim • Scorcher • Bastille • Hot • Beach • Ice Cream •Skulljoe

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♘Foreman Trea's Letter of the Month: S: Read as many books as you can that have a title that starts with the letter of the month or the author's first or last name starts with the letter of the month.

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♘Read a book published in the month of July in any year.

♘Read a book with a Read a book with Larkspur flowers, a water lily, or rubies on the cover.

What’s So Great About July?

National Anti-Boredom Month: This one is simple: Read a book!
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month: Read a book with a cell phone on the cover or where a character uses a cell phone
National Hot Dog Month: Read a book with a grill on the cover, or where the characters use a grill to cook hot dogs
National Ice Cream Month: Read a book where a character visits an ice cream shop, set in/around an Ice Cream parlor, a book that has a dish of Ice Cream on the cover, where a character makes ice cream or a book that has a character eating something with ice cream in it
Nude Recreation Week: Read a book that has a cover showing a lot of skin, or where a character wears a skimpy bathing suit, like a bikini.

Wacky Holidays in July

July 2nd: Build A Scarecrow Day: Read a book with a scarecrow on the cover or that is set on a farm
July 5: Work-a-holics Day: Read a book with a Work-a-Holic character
July 6th: International Kissing Day: Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover
July 8: Video Games Day:Read a book based on a video game franchise or where a character plays video games
July 12: Pecan Pie Day: Read a book set in the Southern US
July 13: Embrace Your Geekness Day: Read a book with a character that is considered a geek
July 20: National Lollipop Day: Read a book that has a lollipop on the cover, or where a character makes or eats a lollipop
July 23: National Hot Dog Day: Read a book with a character that grills/eats hot dogs
July 25: Culinarians Day: Read a book with a character that loves to cook
July 26: Aunt and Uncle Day: Read a book with a character that is an Aunt or Uncle to another character in the book

History Facts for July
July 1: U.S. postage stamps went on sale for the first time in 1847 and later in 1963, ZIP codes go into use for the first time.: Read a book with a character that writes letters
July 6: In the very first All Star Baseball game in 1933, the American League wins 5-2.: Read a book with a baseball player character or where characters attend a baseball game
July 7: President William McKinley signed a resolution annexing Hawaii in 1898.: Read a book set in Hawaii
July 11: Skylab space station re-enters the earth's atmosphere in 1979. Pieces land in the Indian Ocean and in Australia.: Read a book set in Austrialia or on a space station
July 13: Live Aid Concert held: Read a book where a character attends a concert or is in a band
July 16: Walt Disney's Disneyland opens in Anaheim, CA in 1955: Read a book set in California or with a character that is either a child or an adult that loves anything Disney
July 21: Jesse James and his gang rob their first train in 1873: Read a book set in the 1870s, where a character rides a train, or where a character robs something
July 26: The video game Sonic the Hedgehog is released.: Read a book with a very fast main character or one who likes speed or thrills
July 28: World War I began in 1914: Read a book with a character in the military or that is set during the time frame of World War I (July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918)
July 29: Son of Sam Murders begin: Read a book considered thriller, true crime, or romantic suspense

July TCF Monthly Challenge
Read: 9/15

F: Face the Flames by Jo Davis, 7/31
O: Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K Hamilton, 7/27
U:
R: Roar by Cora Carmack, 7/30
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H: The House of Hades by Rick Riordan, 7/6

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R: The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan, 7/20
A: Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey, 7/25
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L: Blue Moon by Laurell K Hamilton, 7/13

Foremen Trea's Letter of the Month: S (Title starts with S, or Author's first or last name begins with S
- The Boyfriend Thief by Shana Norris, 7/21

♘ Read a book published in the month of July in any year.

National Anti-Boredom Month: This one is simple: Read a book!
-The Gates by John Connolly, 7/7

TCF Monthly Challenge - July
July 2017

My Challenge (msg 24)

10 of 11 Complete

Spell-outs

✔B: Beyond Control - Kit Rocha - 07.21 ★★★★
✔E: The El Paso Incident: Prequel - Lee Taylor - 07.21 ★★★
✯A: Accidental SEAL - Sharon Hamilton
✔C: The Cowboy Inherits a Bride - Cora Seton - 07.30 ★★★
✔H: Hot Rain - Kat Martin - 07.24 ★★★★


What’s So Great About July Tasks (2)

✔National Cell Phone Courtesy Month:
✯The Day He Kissed Her - Juliana Stone ~ both MCs use cell phones to contact each other
✯Read: 07.06 ★★★★
✔National Ice Cream Month:
✯A Place to Belong - Kathryn Shay ~ MCs go to ice cream parlor after little league game
✯Read: 07.15 ★★★★


Wacky Holidays in July Tasks (2)

✔July 5: Work-a-holics Day:
✯Tempted by Her Boss - Karen Erickson ~ H is a work-a-holic
✯Read: 07.24 ★★★
✔July 8: Video Games Day:
✯Keystrokes - Lisa Marie ~ MCs play video games night before their wedding
✯Read: 07.29 ★★★


History Facts for July Tasks (2)

✔July 16: Walt Disney's Disneyland opens in Anaheim, CA in 1955:
✯California Sunset - Casey Dawes ~ set in CA
✯Read: 07.16 ★★★
✔July 28: World War I began in 1914:
✯Breaking Out - Teresa J. Reasor ~ H is military
✯Read: 07.18 ★★★★★

Judy wrote: "I finished in msg # 16
Thanks for a fun challenge!"

Congrats, Judy!

Updated msg 17. 12/14 books completed for this challenge.

Richard wrote: "Updated msg 17. 12/14 books completed for this challenge."

Congrats, Richard!

Updated msg 12. 9/9 completed. Thank you for the challenge!

Emerson wrote: "Updated msg 12. 9/9 completed. Thank you for the challenge!"

Congrats, Emerson, and you are very welcome!

All done - updated message 5. I actually did better than I expected -- 18/10 completed.

Completed 11/10 - message 9. Bring on August!

Barbara ★ wrote: "All done - updated message 5. I actually did better than I expected -- 18/10 completed."

Congrats, Barbara!

Elle wrote: "Completed 11/10 - message 9. Bring on August!"

Congrats, Elle!

update mssg 3 complete, 6/3

Finished on post #8. 16/16

Cindy III wrote: "update mssg 3 complete, 6/3"

Congrats, Cindy!

JoAnne wrote: "Finished on post #8. 16/16"

Woot, congrats, JoAnne!

Missed by one :-( But I'm actually reading it now, so very very close!
Thanks for hosting!

My Challenge (msg 24)

10 of 11 Complete

LaurLa wrote: "Missed by one :-( But I'm actually reading it now, so very very close!
Thanks for hosting!

My Challenge (msg 24)

10 of 11 Complete"

Congrats, LaurLa!

Updated Post 10 -- 21/10 Done!

Beth wrote: "Updated Post 10 -- 21/10 Done!"

Congrats!