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**The original version of this challenge was posted in August 2015 by Penni**
What are your plans for August? Trip to the beach? Lazing by the pool? You could visit one of these annual August events - or you could just stay at home and read instead!
Information for this challenge was taken from the website travelchannel.com
Pick your level and complete the required amount of reading tasks.
Duration: 3 months from your start date
Levels
Pimento: 5-9 tasks
Jalapeno - 10-14 tasks
Habanero - 15 tasks
RULES
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for ONE task
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*Please explain briefly how your book fits a task.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go but also post an occasional message to let us know how you're getting on, if you would like to.
*When you have finished please re-post your whole challenge as a new message or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge
(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)
Please see TLC Standard Challenge Rules for further details.
THE EVENTS AND TASKS
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Head to Chicago's historic Grant Park for a 3-day, ultimate jam session featuring artists from a variety of genres, including alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip-hop.
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Tomatoes, tomatoes and more tomatoes are the star of this annual tomato-throwing festival. La Tomatina, possibly the world's biggest food fight, has been held in the town of Bunol in the Valencia region of Spain since 1945. Let loose and start throwing, just make sure to bring a pair of goggles -- more than 100 tons of over-ripe tomatoes will be thrown into the streets!
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Love golf? Tee up and head to this annual golf tournament, one of the four major championships in pro golf. 2017's PGA Championship takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Do your patriotic duty, and honour the Aloha State with a visit this month -- August 21 marks Hawaii's admittance as the 50th state.
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Shake, rattle and roll! Memphis, TN, marks its annual Elvis Week celebration each August. There's always something for Elvis fans, including the big draw each year, the annual Elvis Tribute Artists contest. Who will be crowned the King?
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King .
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
The annual Maine Lobster Festival kicks off this month, and you won't want to miss a moment of it! Over the course of the 5-day festival, more than 20,000 lbs. of lobster will be served. Plus, see the annual Lobster Crate Race, cooking contest and the Maine Sea Goddess coronation!
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Get a full dose of culture during Labor Day weekend. Head to Seattle for this music and arts fest -- it's one of the largest in North America. Bumbershoot began in 1971; today the annual gathering draws artists in film, music, spoken word, theater, dance, visual arts and more.
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington.
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
The stars of tennis hit the court for one of the oldest tennis championships in the world. First held in 1881, the US Open is the fourth and final tennis major of the year’s Grand Slam tournaments -- and the only one held in North America
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
See big, brawny men in flowing Scottish skirts compete in the largest Highland games in the world -- the Cowal Highland Gathering. Also known as the Cowal Games, the annual event is held in the Scottish town of Dunoon, attracting more than 23,000 spectators to celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture.
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Imagine spending a week in a remote desert, cut off from the outside world, to experience and celebrate life. Get your chance at Burning Man -- the largest outdoor festival in North America. Each year, the annual event, held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, welcomes more than 60,000 people.
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Drive through South Dakota's famed Black Hills, and meet 400,000 hardcore bikers and babes at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The annual event takes place the first week of August, with the usual motor-roarin' fanfare and bad-ass leather.
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
State Fair Season
State fair season kicks off in August; visit the stars of the season like the Orange County Fair, which draws more than 1.5 million fairgoers, or the Minnesota State Fair, which TV personality/chef, Andrew Zimmern calls his own slice of heavenly obsession. With state fair staples like ice-cold lemonade and fried treats, we can see why.
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Proving one man's trash is another man's treasure grab a wad of cash for the World's Longest Yard Sale! Held the first or second week in August, this frugal-shopper's dream stretches more than 690 miles -- from its birthplace in Jamestown, TN, all the way north to Addison, MI, and south to Gadsden, AL
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Slip on a pair of boots, and head to the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo. First held in 1884, the August Doins Rodeo takes place each August in Arizona’s cool mountain town of Payson.
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Chile aficionados, get your peppery fix at the Hatch Chile Festival. The annual festival kicks off at the end of August, and showcases mouthwatering (and burning) chile-packed dishes such as creamed corn, burritos and cheeseburgers. Thank Hatch Valley's volcanic soil, plentiful sun and 4,000-foot elevation for their chiles' tasty perfection.
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
What are your plans for August? Trip to the beach? Lazing by the pool? You could visit one of these annual August events - or you could just stay at home and read instead!
Information for this challenge was taken from the website travelchannel.com
Pick your level and complete the required amount of reading tasks.
Duration: 3 months from your start date
Levels
Pimento: 5-9 tasks
Jalapeno - 10-14 tasks
Habanero - 15 tasks
RULES
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for ONE task
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*Please explain briefly how your book fits a task.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go but also post an occasional message to let us know how you're getting on, if you would like to.
*When you have finished please re-post your whole challenge as a new message or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge
(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)
Please see TLC Standard Challenge Rules for further details.
THE EVENTS AND TASKS
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Head to Chicago's historic Grant Park for a 3-day, ultimate jam session featuring artists from a variety of genres, including alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip-hop.
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Tomatoes, tomatoes and more tomatoes are the star of this annual tomato-throwing festival. La Tomatina, possibly the world's biggest food fight, has been held in the town of Bunol in the Valencia region of Spain since 1945. Let loose and start throwing, just make sure to bring a pair of goggles -- more than 100 tons of over-ripe tomatoes will be thrown into the streets!
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Love golf? Tee up and head to this annual golf tournament, one of the four major championships in pro golf. 2017's PGA Championship takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Do your patriotic duty, and honour the Aloha State with a visit this month -- August 21 marks Hawaii's admittance as the 50th state.
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Shake, rattle and roll! Memphis, TN, marks its annual Elvis Week celebration each August. There's always something for Elvis fans, including the big draw each year, the annual Elvis Tribute Artists contest. Who will be crowned the King?
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King .
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
The annual Maine Lobster Festival kicks off this month, and you won't want to miss a moment of it! Over the course of the 5-day festival, more than 20,000 lbs. of lobster will be served. Plus, see the annual Lobster Crate Race, cooking contest and the Maine Sea Goddess coronation!
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Get a full dose of culture during Labor Day weekend. Head to Seattle for this music and arts fest -- it's one of the largest in North America. Bumbershoot began in 1971; today the annual gathering draws artists in film, music, spoken word, theater, dance, visual arts and more.
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington.
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
The stars of tennis hit the court for one of the oldest tennis championships in the world. First held in 1881, the US Open is the fourth and final tennis major of the year’s Grand Slam tournaments -- and the only one held in North America
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
See big, brawny men in flowing Scottish skirts compete in the largest Highland games in the world -- the Cowal Highland Gathering. Also known as the Cowal Games, the annual event is held in the Scottish town of Dunoon, attracting more than 23,000 spectators to celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture.
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Imagine spending a week in a remote desert, cut off from the outside world, to experience and celebrate life. Get your chance at Burning Man -- the largest outdoor festival in North America. Each year, the annual event, held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, welcomes more than 60,000 people.
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Drive through South Dakota's famed Black Hills, and meet 400,000 hardcore bikers and babes at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The annual event takes place the first week of August, with the usual motor-roarin' fanfare and bad-ass leather.
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
State Fair Season
State fair season kicks off in August; visit the stars of the season like the Orange County Fair, which draws more than 1.5 million fairgoers, or the Minnesota State Fair, which TV personality/chef, Andrew Zimmern calls his own slice of heavenly obsession. With state fair staples like ice-cold lemonade and fried treats, we can see why.
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Proving one man's trash is another man's treasure grab a wad of cash for the World's Longest Yard Sale! Held the first or second week in August, this frugal-shopper's dream stretches more than 690 miles -- from its birthplace in Jamestown, TN, all the way north to Addison, MI, and south to Gadsden, AL
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Slip on a pair of boots, and head to the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo. First held in 1884, the August Doins Rodeo takes place each August in Arizona’s cool mountain town of Payson.
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Chile aficionados, get your peppery fix at the Hatch Chile Festival. The annual festival kicks off at the end of August, and showcases mouthwatering (and burning) chile-packed dishes such as creamed corn, burritos and cheeseburgers. Thank Hatch Valley's volcanic soil, plentiful sun and 4,000-foot elevation for their chiles' tasty perfection.
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
RESERVED
I'M IN!Jalapeno - 10-14 tasks
takes place in Chicago - Small-Town Secrets - Debra Webb - 18 AUG
red cover - Finger Lickin' Fifteen - Janet Evanovich - 22 JULY
competition - Shredded - Tracy Wolff - 26 AUG
21 in the page total - Futures and Frosting - Tara Sivec 321 pgs - 5 SEPT
book with a King - The King - J.R. Ward - 21 JULY
set near the sea - Seaside Embrace - Melissa Foster - 30 JULY
character involved in art & dance - Salacious - A. Zavarelli - 9 SEPT
#4 in a series - Suspicious Activites - Tyler Anne Snell - 3 AUG
skirt on the cover - Ask Mariah - Barbara Freethy - 19 SEPT
fire on the cover - Sizzling Sixteen - Janet Evanovich - 12 AUG
wearing leather on the cover - Reaper's Property - Joanna Wylde - 11 SEPT
orange cover - Whisper of Warning - Laura Griffin - 6 AUG
400+ pages - All That He Loves - Olivia Thorne - 23 AUG
a cowboy - Raising Kane - Lorelei James - 7 AUG
Mod
BFTP: Fun Things To Do in August
Jalapeno - 10-14 tasks
13/10-14
THE EVENTS AND TASKS
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Read a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
Secrets of the Tulip Sisters Susan Mallery 8/14/17
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Read a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
The Red Tiffany Reisz 8/31/17PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Read a book where a character takes part in a competition of some kind The town is hosting a rhubarb festival. A few of the characters have entered foods or drinks into a competition. The MC - Delaney, gets forced into being a judge.
Death and Relaxation Devon Monk 8/1/17
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Read a book that is set on an island
Falling for You Julie Ortolon 8/31/17
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King .
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
Read a book that is set near the sea - Ordinary, OR
Devils and Details Devon Monk 8/3/17
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film,
Her book is being made in a movie
Some Lucky Woman: Jana's Story Carmen DeSousa 8/4/17
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
Read a book that is #4 in a series
Falling Hard Lexi Ryan 8/21/17 (The Blackhawk Boys #4)
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
Read a book set in Scotland
Love Beyond Dreams Bethany Claire 8/25/17
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Read a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
The Shape of My Heart Ann Aguirre 8/23/17
State Fair Season
Read a book set in Minnesota.
When I Need You Lorelei James 8/5/17
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Read a book that you borrowed from the library
Same Beach, Next Year Dorothea Benton Frank 8/13/17
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a ranch AND book with boots on the cover ALL
Part Time Cowboy Maisey Yates 8/2/17Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Read a book set in New Mexico
Almost Perfect Julie Ortolon 8/4/17
Start Date: 21/7/17
Duration: 3 months
Level: Habanero
Progress: 9/15
Date Completed: ?
THE EVENTS AND TASKS
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
Home - Harlan Coben (6/8/17) -
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
Wish You Were Here - Mike Gayle (3/8/17) - Set on Crete
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King .
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
The Long Weekend - Veronica Henry (2/8/17) - coast of Cornwall
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington.
Dead Cold - Louise Penny (9/8/17) - Clara is an artist
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
Treasure Island - Robert Louis Stevenson (27/7/17)
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Flesh House - Stuart MacBride (31/7/17)
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Metamorphosis - Franz Kafka (8/8/17) - Gregor is confined to his room in his family's apartment after he transforms into a bug
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
State Fair Season
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
Death on the Nile - Agatha Christie (7/8/17) -
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
The Common Lawyer - Mark Gimenez (4/8/17) - 466 pgs AND borrowed from library
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
Duration: 3 months
Level: Habanero
Progress: 9/15
Date Completed: ?
THE EVENTS AND TASKS
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
Home - Harlan Coben (6/8/17) -
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
Wish You Were Here - Mike Gayle (3/8/17) - Set on Crete
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King .
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
The Long Weekend - Veronica Henry (2/8/17) - coast of Cornwall
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington.
Dead Cold - Louise Penny (9/8/17) - Clara is an artist
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
Treasure Island - Robert Louis Stevenson (27/7/17)
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Flesh House - Stuart MacBride (31/7/17)
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Metamorphosis - Franz Kafka (8/8/17) - Gregor is confined to his room in his family's apartment after he transforms into a bug
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
State Fair Season
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
Death on the Nile - Agatha Christie (7/8/17) -
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
The Common Lawyer - Mark Gimenez (4/8/17) - 466 pgs AND borrowed from library
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
BFTP: Fun Things To Do in AugustDuration: Aug. 1 - Nov. 1
Level: Jalapeno - 10-14 tasks
Progress: 13
THE EVENTS AND TASKS
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
- J.K Rowling - 10/7/17 PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
State Fair Season
- Erick Setiawan -9/5/17 World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Read a book set in New Mexico Seventh Grave and No Body - Darynda Jones- 8/17/17
My spotTHE EVENTS AND TASKS
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Head to Chicago's historic Grant Park for a 3-day, ultimate jam session featuring artists from a variety of genres, including alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip-hop.
Read a book that takes place in Chicago
Finished 22/7
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Tomatoes, tomatoes and more tomatoes are the star of this annual tomato-throwing festival. La Tomatina, possibly the world's biggest food fight, has been held in the town of Bunol in the Valencia region of Spain since 1945. Let loose and start throwing, just make sure to bring a pair of goggles -- more than 100 tons of over-ripe tomatoes will be thrown into the streets!
OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
Finished 14/8
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Love golf? Tee up and head to this annual golf tournament, one of the four major championships in pro golf. 2017's PGA Championship takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Do your patriotic duty, and honour the Aloha State with a visit this month -- August 21 marks Hawaii's admittance as the 50th state.
Read a book that is set on an island
Set on amelia island finished 9/8
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Shake, rattle and roll! Memphis, TN, marks its annual Elvis Week celebration each August. There's always something for Elvis fans, including the big draw each year, the annual Elvis Tribute Artists contest. Who will be crowned the King?
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King .
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
The annual Maine Lobster Festival kicks off this month, and you won't want to miss a moment of it! Over the course of the 5-day festival, more than 20,000 lbs. of lobster will be served. Plus, see the annual Lobster Crate Race, cooking contest and the Maine Sea Goddess coronation!
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Get a full dose of culture during Labor Day weekend. Head to Seattle for this music and arts fest -- it's one of the largest in North America. Bumbershoot began in 1971; today the annual gathering draws artists in film, music, spoken word, theater, dance, visual arts and more.
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us wich)
Mc jacob is an artist finished 4/8
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
The stars of tennis hit the court for one of the oldest tennis championships in the world. First held in 1881, the US Open is the fourth and final tennis major of the year’s Grand Slam tournaments -- and the only one held in North America
Read a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
Emily's Protectors
Finished 17/8
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
See big, brawny men in flowing Scottish skirts compete in the largest Highland games in the world -- the Cowal Highland Gathering. Also known as the Cowal Games, the annual event is held in the Scottish town of Dunoon, attracting more than 23,000 spectators to celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture.
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Imagine spending a week in a remote desert, cut off from the outside world, to experience and celebrate life. Get your chance at Burning Man -- the largest outdoor festival in North America. Each year, the annual event, held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, welcomes more than 60,000 people.
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Drive through South Dakota's famed Black Hills, and meet 400,000 hardcore bikers and babes at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The annual event takes place the first week of August, with the usual motor-roarin' fanfare and bad-ass leather.
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
Mc Vengeance is a biker
Finished 3/8
State Fair Season
State fair season kicks off in August; visit the stars of the season like the Orange County Fair, which draws more than 1.5 million fairgoers, or the Minnesota State Fair, which TV personality/chef, Andrew Zimmern calls his own slice of heavenly obsession. With state fair staples like ice-cold lemonade and fried treats, we can see why.
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Proving one man's trash is another man's treasure grab a wad of cash for the World's Longest Yard Sale! Held the first or second week in August, this frugal-shopper's dream stretches more than 690 miles -- from its birthplace in Jamestown, TN, all the way north to Addison, MI, and south to Gadsden, AL
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
Free with kindle unlimited finished 23/7
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Slip on a pair of boots, and head to the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo. First held in 1884, the August Doins Rodeo takes place each August in Arizona’s cool mountain town of Payson.
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Mc cole is a cowboy
Finished 1/8
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Chile aficionados, get your peppery fix at the Hatch Chile Festival. The annual festival kicks off at the end of August, and showcases mouthwatering (and burning) chile-packed dishes such as creamed corn, burritos and cheeseburgers. Thank Hatch Valley's volcanic soil, plentiful sun and 4,000-foot elevation for their chiles' tasty perfection.
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and
BFTP: Fun Things To Do In AugustAugust 1 - October 31
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Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King .
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington.
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
State Fair Season
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
BFTP: Fun Things To Do in AugustLevel: Jalapeno
Completed: 9/10
THE EVENTS AND TASKS
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Read a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
- Kellan by Jayne Blue - 7/24 (musical concert, MC is a singer)
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Read a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
- Red Velvet by Tess Oliver - 7/28
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Read a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
- Puck Aholic by Lili Valente - 8/1 (ice hockey competition)
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
- Sheriff Bear by Zoe Chant - 7/31 (150 pgs)
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Read a book with a King.
- Claimed by the Alien King by Juno Wells - 7/26 (MC is a king)
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where).
- Fallen Angel by Frankie Blue - 7/26 (set entirely on a pirate ship)
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which)
- Hook Up by Bella Love-Wins - 7/25 (MC is an artist)
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Read a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
- Barbarian's Touch by Ruby Dixon - 8/2 (Lila is kidnapped and hidden in a cave)
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
State Fair Season
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which)
- Cowboy Town by Kasey Millstead - 7/30 (MC is a cowboy)
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
I'm in !FUN THINGS TO DO IN AUGUST CHALLENGE :
Duration: 3 months from your start date
Levels
Pimento: 5-9 tasks
Jalapeno - 10-14 tasks
Habanero - 15 tasks
THE EVENTS AND TASKS
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Head to Chicago's historic Grant Park for a 3-day, ultimate jam session featuring artists from a variety of genres, including alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip-hop.
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Tomatoes, tomatoes and more tomatoes are the star of this annual tomato-throwing festival. La Tomatina, possibly the world's biggest food fight, has been held in the town of Bunol in the Valencia region of Spain since 1945. Let loose and start throwing, just make sure to bring a pair of goggles -- more than 100 tons of over-ripe tomatoes will be thrown into the streets!
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Love golf? Tee up and head to this annual golf tournament, one of the four major championships in pro golf. 2017's PGA Championship takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Do your patriotic duty, and honour the Aloha State with a visit this month -- August 21 marks Hawaii's admittance as the 50th state.
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Shake, rattle and roll! Memphis, TN, marks its annual Elvis Week celebration each August. There's always something for Elvis fans, including the big draw each year, the annual Elvis Tribute Artists contest. Who will be crowned the King?
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King .
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
The annual Maine Lobster Festival kicks off this month, and you won't want to miss a moment of it! Over the course of the 5-day festival, more than 20,000 lbs. of lobster will be served. Plus, see the annual Lobster Crate Race, cooking contest and the Maine Sea Goddess coronation!
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Get a full dose of culture during Labor Day weekend. Head to Seattle for this music and arts fest -- it's one of the largest in North America. Bumbershoot began in 1971; today the annual gathering draws artists in film, music, spoken word, theater, dance, visual arts and more.
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington.
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
The stars of tennis hit the court for one of the oldest tennis championships in the world. First held in 1881, the US Open is the fourth and final tennis major of the year’s Grand Slam tournaments -- and the only one held in North America
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
See big, brawny men in flowing Scottish skirts compete in the largest Highland games in the world -- the Cowal Highland Gathering. Also known as the Cowal Games, the annual event is held in the Scottish town of Dunoon, attracting more than 23,000 spectators to celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture.
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Imagine spending a week in a remote desert, cut off from the outside world, to experience and celebrate life. Get your chance at Burning Man -- the largest outdoor festival in North America. Each year, the annual event, held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, welcomes more than 60,000 people.
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Drive through South Dakota's famed Black Hills, and meet 400,000 hardcore bikers and babes at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The annual event takes place the first week of August, with the usual motor-roarin' fanfare and bad-ass leather.
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
State Fair Season
State fair season kicks off in August; visit the stars of the season like the Orange County Fair, which draws more than 1.5 million fairgoers, or the Minnesota State Fair, which TV personality/chef, Andrew Zimmern calls his own slice of heavenly obsession. With state fair staples like ice-cold lemonade and fried treats, we can see why.
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Proving one man's trash is another man's treasure grab a wad of cash for the World's Longest Yard Sale! Held the first or second week in August, this frugal-shopper's dream stretches more than 690 miles -- from its birthplace in Jamestown, TN, all the way north to Addison, MI, and south to Gadsden, AL
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Slip on a pair of boots, and head to the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo. First held in 1884, the August Doins Rodeo takes place each August in Arizona’s cool mountain town of Payson.
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Chile aficionados, get your peppery fix at the Hatch Chile Festival. The annual festival kicks off at the end of August, and showcases mouthwatering (and burning) chile-packed dishes such as creamed corn, burritos and cheeseburgers. Thank Hatch Valley's volcanic soil, plentiful sun and 4,000-foot elevation for their chillies' tasty perfection.
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
BFTP: Fun Things To Do in August ChallengeThe Lost Challenges
Duration: August 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017
Levels:
Pimento: 5-9 tasks
Jalapeno - 10-14 tasks
Habanero - 15 tasks
Pimento - 6 tasks
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Head to Chicago's historic Grant Park for a 3-day, ultimate jam session featuring artists from a variety of genres, including alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip-hop.
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Tomatoes, tomatoes and more tomatoes are the star of this annual tomato-throwing festival. La Tomatina, possibly the world's biggest food fight, has been held in the town of Bunol in the Valencia region of Spain since 1945. Let loose and start throwing, just make sure to bring a pair of goggles -- more than 100 tons of over-ripe tomatoes will be thrown into the streets!
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
The Pit and the Pendulum by Edgar Allan Poe Completed 19/8/17 Rating 4 stars
The book takes place in Toledo, Spain.
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Love golf? Tee up and head to this annual golf tournament, one of the four major championships in pro golf. 2017's PGA Championship takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Do your patriotic duty, and honour the Aloha State with a visit this month -- August 21 marks Hawaii's admittance as the 50th state.
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Shake, rattle and roll! Memphis, TN, marks its annual Elvis Week celebration each August. There's always something for Elvis fans, including the big draw each year, the annual Elvis Tribute Artists contest. Who will be crowned the King?
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King .
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke Completed 12/10/17 Rating 3 stars
The Raven King
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
The annual Maine Lobster Festival kicks off this month, and you won't want to miss a moment of it! Over the course of the 5-day festival, more than 20,000 lbs. of lobster will be served. Plus, see the annual Lobster Crate Race, cooking contest and the Maine Sea Goddess coronation!
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Get a full dose of culture during Labor Day weekend. Head to Seattle for this music and arts fest -- it's one of the largest in North America. Bumbershoot began in 1971; today the annual gathering draws artists in film, music, spoken word, theater, dance, visual arts and more.
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington.
Corduroy Mansions by Alexander McCall Smith Completed 16/9/17 Rating 4 stars
Terence Moongrove - Dance
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
The stars of tennis hit the court for one of the oldest tennis championships in the world. First held in 1881, the US Open is the fourth and final tennis major of the year’s Grand Slam tournaments -- and the only one held in North America
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll Completed 19/9/17 Rating 3 stars
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
See big, brawny men in flowing Scottish skirts compete in the largest Highland games in the world -- the Cowal Highland Gathering. Also known as the Cowal Games, the annual event is held in the Scottish town of Dunoon, attracting more than 23,000 spectators to celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture.
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Imagine spending a week in a remote desert, cut off from the outside world, to experience and celebrate life. Get your chance at Burning Man -- the largest outdoor festival in North America. Each year, the annual event, held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, welcomes more than 60,000 people.
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Room by Emma Donoghue Completed 1/8/17 Rating 4 stars
The characters are cut off from the outside world and are not able to escape from a room.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Drive through South Dakota's famed Black Hills, and meet 400,000 hardcore bikers and babes at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The annual event takes place the first week of August, with the usual motor-roarin' fanfare and bad-ass leather.
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
State Fair Season
State fair season kicks off in August; visit the stars of the season like the Orange County Fair, which draws more than 1.5 million fairgoers, or the Minnesota State Fair, which TV personality/chef, Andrew Zimmern calls his own slice of heavenly obsession. With state fair staples like ice-cold lemonade and fried treats, we can see why.
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Proving one man's trash is another man's treasure grab a wad of cash for the World's Longest Yard Sale! Held the first or second week in August, this frugal-shopper's dream stretches more than 690 miles -- from its birthplace in Jamestown, TN, all the way north to Addison, MI, and south to Gadsden, AL
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson Completed 20/8/17 Rating 4 stars
746 pages
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Slip on a pair of boots, and head to the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo. First held in 1884, the August Doins Rodeo takes place each August in Arizona’s cool mountain town of Payson.
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Chile aficionados, get your peppery fix at the Hatch Chile Festival. The annual festival kicks off at the end of August, and showcases mouthwatering (and burning) chile-packed dishes such as creamed corn, burritos and cheeseburgers. Thank Hatch Valley's volcanic soil, plentiful sun and 4,000-foot elevation for their chiles' tasty perfection.
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
Welcome to the challenge Amanda :)
BFTP: Fun Things To Do in August
Habanero - 15 tasks
August 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017
THE EVENTS AND TASKS
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King .
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington.
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
State Fair Season
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
Habanero - 15 tasks
August 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017
THE EVENTS AND TASKS
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King .
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington.
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
State Fair Season
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
BFTP: Fun Things To Do in AugustDuration: August 1 - October 31, 2017
Level: Habanero - 15 tasks
READ: 15/15
✔ Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
Bound By Darkness - Alexandra Ivy 8/11
✔ La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
The Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafón 8/18
✔ PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
Death by the Dozen - Jenn McKinlay (bake-off competition) 8/27
✔ Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
Between the Duke and the Deep Blue Sea - Sophia Nash 8/5
✔ Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King .
Straight from the Heart - Tami Hoag 8/5
(one of the characters was an Elvis impersonator)
✔ Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Deadmen Walking - Sherrilyn Kenyon 9/4
(set on a pirate ship in the Caribbean)
✔ Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington.
Cancans, Croissants, and Caskets - Mary McHugh 8/7
(mc's are professional tap dancers)
✔ US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS
Night Shift - N. Singh/I. Andrews/L. Shearin/M. Vane 8/12
✔ Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Midnight's Kiss - Donna Grant 9/2
✔ Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
The Oath of the Vayuputras - Amish Tripathi 8/22
✔ Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
Midnight's Captive - Donna Grant 10/12
✔ State Fair Season
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
The Outcast Dead - Elly Griffiths 10/30
✔ World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
The Passage - Justin Cronin (766 pages) 8/8
✔ August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Cowboy Town - Kasey Millstead 8/25
✔ Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
Hidden Embers - Tessa Adams 8/8
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
I'm in! I'll go for all of them but I suppose I'll have to see!THE EVENTS AND TASKS
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Read a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
As Old as Time by Liz Braswell
(the back is also entirely red, other than a line of houses and trees)
**August 12
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Read a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
Beowulf by Unknown/Seamus Heaney
-Beowulf recounts a swimming competition he has with a friend named Breca, proving his honor.
**August 3
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King .
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington.
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
Read a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
Salvation on Sand Mountain: Snake Handling and Redemption in Southern Appalachia by Dennis Covington
**August 8th
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
State Fair Season
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
What are your plans for August? Trip to the beach? Lazing by the pool? You could visit one of these annual August events - or you could just stay at home and read instead!Information for this challenge was taken from the website travelchannel.com
Pick your level and complete the required amount of reading tasks.
Duration: 3 months from your start date
Levels
Pimento: 5-9 tasks
Jalapeno - 10-14 tasks
Habanero - 15 tasks
RULES
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*Each book may only be used for ONE task
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
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*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
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*When you have finished please re-post your whole challenge as a new message or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge
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THE EVENTS AND TASKS
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Head to Chicago's historic Grant Park for a 3-day, ultimate jam session featuring artists from a variety of genres, including alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip-hop.
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance. Read a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance. Mozart: A Life in Letters. This was an interlibrary loan book from the Rutgers University, New Brunswick (New Jersey) library which I retrieved from my local library on February 22, 2017, and was due March 8, 2017. I read the first 263 of its 648 pages by February 26, 2017 before losing the book. Rutgers fined me $US54.00 (triple its cover price), but the interlibrary loan librarian at my local library told me that if Rutgers would accept a replacement copy, she'd try to get the fine waived if I could get one. I ended up buying two copies of the book from Amazon, keeping one and giving one to the librarian to send to Rutgers. They reduced the fine to $US20.00, which I paid on August 16, 2017. Several of the books letters describe concerts held in Paris, France; Austria and Germany. I read the remaining 385 pages from August 17-24, 2017.
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Tomatoes, tomatoes and more tomatoes are the star of this annual tomato-throwing festival. La Tomatina, possibly the world's biggest food fight, has been held in the town of Bunol in the Valencia region of Spain since 1945. Let loose and start throwing, just make sure to bring a pair of goggles -- more than 100 tons of over-ripe tomatoes will be thrown into the streets!
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Love golf? Tee up and head to this annual golf tournament, one of the four major championships in pro golf. 2017's PGA Championship takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Do your patriotic duty, and honour the Aloha State with a visit this month -- August 21 marks Hawaii's admittance as the 50th state.
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Shake, rattle and roll! Memphis, TN, marks its annual Elvis Week celebration each August. There's always something for Elvis fans, including the big draw each year, the annual Elvis Tribute Artists contest. Who will be crowned the King?
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King .
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
The annual Maine Lobster Festival kicks off this month, and you won't want to miss a moment of it! Over the course of the 5-day festival, more than 20,000 lbs. of lobster will be served. Plus, see the annual Lobster Crate Race, cooking contest and the Maine Sea Goddess coronation!
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Get a full dose of culture during Labor Day weekend. Head to Seattle for this music and arts fest -- it's one of the largest in North America. Bumbershoot began in 1971; today the annual gathering draws artists in film, music, spoken word, theater, dance, visual arts and more.
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington.
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
The stars of tennis hit the court for one of the oldest tennis championships in the world. First held in 1881, the US Open is the fourth and final tennis major of the year’s Grand Slam tournaments -- and the only one held in North America
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
See big, brawny men in flowing Scottish skirts compete in the largest Highland games in the world -- the Cowal Highland Gathering. Also known as the Cowal Games, the annual event is held in the Scottish town of Dunoon, attracting more than 23,000 spectators to celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture.
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Imagine spending a week in a remote desert, cut off from the outside world, to experience and celebrate life. Get your chance at Burning Man -- the largest outdoor festival in North America. Each year, the annual event, held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, welcomes more than 60,000 people.
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Drive through South Dakota's famed Black Hills, and meet 400,000 hardcore bikers and babes at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The annual event takes place the first week of August, with the usual motor-roarin' fanfare and bad-ass leather.
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
State Fair Season
State fair season kicks off in August; visit the stars of the season like the Orange County Fair, which draws more than 1.5 million fairgoers, or the Minnesota State Fair, which TV personality/chef, Andrew Zimmern calls his own slice of heavenly obsession. With state fair staples like ice-cold lemonade and fried treats, we can see why.
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Proving one man's trash is another man's treasure grab a wad of cash for the World's Longest Yard Sale! Held the first or second week in August, this frugal-shopper's dream stretches more than 690 miles -- from its birthplace in Jamestown, TN, all the way north to Addison, MI, and south to Gadsden, AL
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
Read a book of 400+ pages: Late Innings: A Baseball Companion by Roger Angell (born 1920). 429 pages read 5-17 August, 2017.
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Slip on a pair of boots, and head to the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo. First held in 1884, the August Doins Rodeo takes place each August in Arizona’s cool mountain town of Payson.
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Chile aficionados, get your peppery fix at the Hatch Chile Festival. The annual festival kicks off at the end of August, and showcases mouthwatering (and burning) chile-packed dishes such as creamed corn, burritos and cheeseburgers. Thank Hatch Valley's volcanic soil, plentiful sun and 4,000-foot elevation for their chiles' tasty perfection.
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
I'm in! Habanero, please.
Jim
Good luck with the challenge Jim :)
BFTP: Fun Things To Do in AugustLevel: Jalapeno
Completed: 10/10
THE EVENTS AND TASKS
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Read a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
- Kellan by Jayne Blue - 7/24 (musical concert, MC is a singer)
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Read a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
- Red Velvet by Tess Oliver - 7/28
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Read a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
- Puck Aholic by Lili Valente - 8/1 (ice hockey competition)
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
- Sheriff Bear by Zoe Chant - 7/31 (150 pgs)
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Read a book with a King.
- Claimed by the Alien King by Juno Wells - 7/26 (MC is a king)
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where).
- Fallen Angel by Frankie Blue - 7/26 (set entirely on a pirate ship)
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which)
- Hook Up by Bella Love-Wins - 7/25 (MC is an artist)
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
Read a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
- Sex in the Sticks by Sawyer Bennett - 8/9
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Read a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
- Barbarian's Touch by Ruby Dixon - 8/2 (Lila is kidnapped and hidden in a cave)
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which)
- Cowboy Town by Kasey Millstead - 7/30 (MC is a cowboy)
FINISHED!
Updated my mjessage #25 to list my book read in World's Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale).Jim
Mod
BFTP: Fun Things To Do in August
Jalapeno - 10-14 tasks
13/10-14
THE EVENTS AND TASKS
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Read a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
Secrets of the Tulip Sisters Susan Mallery 8/14/17
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Read a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
The Red Tiffany Reisz 8/31/17PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Read a book where a character takes part in a competition of some kind The town is hosting a rhubarb festival. A few of the characters have entered foods or drinks into a competition. The MC - Delaney, gets forced into being a judge.
Death and Relaxation Devon Monk 8/1/17
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Read a book that is set on an island
Falling for You Julie Ortolon 8/31/17
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
Read a book that is set near the sea - Ordinary, OR
Devils and Details Devon Monk 8/3/17
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film,
Her book is being made in a movie
Some Lucky Woman: Jana's Story Carmen DeSousa 8/4/17
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
Read a book that is #4 in a series
Falling Hard Lexi Ryan 8/21/17 (The Blackhawk Boys #4)
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
Read a book set in Scotland
Love Beyond Dreams Bethany Claire 8/25/17
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Read a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
The Shape of My Heart Ann Aguirre 8/23/17
State Fair Season
Read a book set in Minnesota.
When I Need You Lorelei James 8/5/17
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Read a book that you borrowed from the library
Same Beach, Next Year Dorothea Benton Frank 8/13/17
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a ranch AND book with boots on the cover ALL
Part Time Cowboy Maisey Yates 8/2/17Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Read a book set in New Mexico
Almost Perfect Julie Ortolon 8/4/17
The Lost ChallengesBFTP: Fun Things To Do in August
Duration: 8/1/2017 - 10/31/2017
Progress: 13 out of 13
Levels
Jalapeno - 10-14 tasks
Habanero - 15 tasks
What are your plans for August? Trip to the beach? Lazing by the pool? You could visit one of these annual August events - or you could just stay at home and read instead!
Information for this challenge was taken from the website travelchannel.com
Pick your level and complete the required amount of reading tasks.
RULES
(view spoiler)
THE EVENTS AND TASKS
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Head to Chicago's historic Grant Park for a 3-day, ultimate jam session featuring artists from a variety of genres, including alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip-hop.
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
Side Jobs: Stories from the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher - ***** - 9/28/2017 - 418 Pages - Set in Chicago
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Tomatoes, tomatoes and more tomatoes are the star of this annual tomato-throwing festival. La Tomatina, possibly the world's biggest food fight, has been held in the town of Bunol in the Valencia region of Spain since 1945. Let loose and start throwing, just make sure to bring a pair of goggles -- more than 100 tons of over-ripe tomatoes will be thrown into the streets!
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
Across a Moonlit Sea by Marsha Canham - **** - 8/30/2017 - 400 Pages - Takes place in Spain
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Love golf? Tee up and head to this annual golf tournament, one of the four major championships in pro golf. 2017's PGA Championship takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits):
Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 9/29/2017 - 400 Pages - Football Player
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Do your patriotic duty, and honour the Aloha State with a visit this month -- August 21 marks Hawaii's admittance as the 50th state.
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc):
Blood Magick by Nora Roberts - *** - 8/18/2017 - 304 Pages - Set in Ireland
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Shake, rattle and roll! Memphis, TN, marks its annual Elvis Week celebration each August. There's always something for Elvis fans, including the big draw each year, the annual Elvis Tribute Artists contest. Who will be crowned the King?
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
The annual Maine Lobster Festival kicks off this month, and you won't want to miss a moment of it! Over the course of the 5-day festival, more than 20,000 lbs. of lobster will be served. Plus, see the annual Lobster Crate Race, cooking contest and the Maine Sea Goddess coronation!
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Burned by P.C. Cast - ** - 9/11/2017 - 323 Pages - Features a Goddess
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Get a full dose of culture during Labor Day weekend. Head to Seattle for this music and arts fest -- it's one of the largest in North America. Bumbershoot began in 1971; today the annual gathering draws artists in film, music, spoken word, theater, dance, visual arts and more.
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington:
Lightning Strikes by V.C. Andrews - **** - 9/20/2017 - 384 Pages - MC is an actor
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)The stars of tennis hit the court for one of the oldest tennis championships in the world. First held in 1881, the US Open is the fourth and final tennis major of the year’s Grand Slam tournaments -- and the only one held in North America
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an'):
Escaping Reality by Lisa Renee Jones - *** - 8/4/2017 - 336 Pages - E in TENNIS
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
See big, brawny men in flowing Scottish skirts compete in the largest Highland games in the world -- the Cowal Highland Gathering. Also known as the Cowal Games, the annual event is held in the Scottish town of Dunoon, attracting more than 23,000 spectators to celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture.
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover):
Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks - ***** - 10/21/2017 - 323 Pages - Set in Scotland
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Imagine spending a week in a remote desert, cut off from the outside world, to experience and celebrate life. Get your chance at Burning Man -- the largest outdoor festival in North America. Each year, the annual event, held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, welcomes more than 60,000 people.
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed - ***** - 9/1/2017 - 315 Pages - Cut off from Civilization
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Drive through South Dakota's famed Black Hills, and meet 400,000 hardcore bikers and babes at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The annual event takes place the first week of August, with the usual motor-roarin' fanfare and bad-ass leather.
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
State Fair Season
State fair season kicks off in August; visit the stars of the season like the Orange County Fair, which draws more than 1.5 million fairgoers, or the Minnesota State Fair, which TV personality/chef, Andrew Zimmern calls his own slice of heavenly obsession. With state fair staples like ice-cold lemonade and fried treats, we can see why.
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota:
Tall, Dark & Dead by Tate Hallaway - **** - 8/24/2017 - 295 Pages - Orange Cover
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Proving one man's trash is another man's treasure grab a wad of cash for the World's Longest Yard Sale! Held the first or second week in August, this frugal-shopper's dream stretches more than 690 miles -- from its birthplace in Jamestown, TN, all the way north to Addison, MI, and south to Gadsden, AL
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap:
As Lie the Dead by Kelly Meding - **** - 8/14/2017 - 432 Pages
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Slip on a pair of boots, and head to the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo. First held in 1884, the August Doins Rodeo takes place each August in Arizona’s cool mountain town of Payson.
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Rode Hard, Put Up Wet by Lorelei James - **** - 9/12/2017 - 300 Pages - Cowboy
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Chile aficionados, get your peppery fix at the Hatch Chile Festival. The annual festival kicks off at the end of August, and showcases mouthwatering (and burning) chile-packed dishes such as creamed corn, burritos and cheeseburgers. Thank Hatch Valley's volcanic soil, plentiful sun and 4,000-foot elevation for their chiles' tasty perfection.
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence):
The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver - ***** - 9/25/2017 - 508 Pages - Mexican cuisine
FINISHED!Jalapeno - 10-14 tasks
takes place in Chicago - Small-Town Secrets - Debra Webb - 18 AUG
red cover - Finger Lickin' Fifteen - Janet Evanovich - 22 JULY
competition - Shredded - Tracy Wolff - 26 AUG
21 in the page total - Futures and Frosting - Tara Sivec 321 pgs - 5 SEPT
book with a King - The King - J.R. Ward - 21 JULY
set near the sea - Seaside Embrace - Melissa Foster - 30 JULY
character involved in art & dance - Salacious - A. Zavarelli - 9 SEPT
#4 in a series - Suspicious Activites - Tyler Anne Snell - 3 AUG
skirt on the cover - Ask Mariah - Barbara Freethy - 19 SEPT
fire on the cover - Sizzling Sixteen - Janet Evanovich - 12 AUG
wearing leather on the cover - Reaper's Property - Joanna Wylde - 11 SEPT
orange cover - Whisper of Warning - Laura Griffin - 6 AUG
400+ pages - All That He Loves - Olivia Thorne - 23 AUG
a cowboy - Raising Kane - Lorelei James - 7 AUG
Finished my goal on this one.Level: Jalapeno - 10-14 tasks
Progress: 13
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
- J.K Rowling - 10/7/17 PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
State Fair Season
- Erick Setiawan -9/5/17 World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Read a book set in New Mexico Seventh Grave and No Body - Darynda Jones- 8/17/17
Finished it.READ: 15/15
✔ Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
Bound By Darkness - Alexandra Ivy 8/11
✔ La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
The Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafón 8/18
✔ PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
Death by the Dozen - Jenn McKinlay (bake-off competition) 8/27
✔ Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
Between the Duke and the Deep Blue Sea - Sophia Nash 8/5
✔ Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King .
Straight from the Heart - Tami Hoag 8/5
(one of the characters was an Elvis impersonator)
✔ Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Deadmen Walking - Sherrilyn Kenyon 9/4
(set on a pirate ship in the Caribbean)
✔ Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington.
Cancans, Croissants, and Caskets - Mary McHugh 8/7
(mc's are professional tap dancers)
✔ US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS
Night Shift - N. Singh/I. Andrews/L. Shearin/M. Vane 8/12
✔ Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Midnight's Kiss - Donna Grant 9/2
✔ Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
The Oath of the Vayuputras - Amish Tripathi 8/22
✔ Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
Midnight's Captive - Donna Grant 10/12
✔ State Fair Season
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
The Outcast Dead - Elly Griffiths 10/30
✔ World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
The Passage - Justin Cronin (766 pages) 8/8
✔ August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Cowboy Town - Kasey Millstead 8/25
✔ Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
Hidden Embers - Tessa Adams 8/8
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Finished with 13!The Lost Challenges
BFTP: Fun Things To Do in August
Duration: 8/1/2017 - 10/31/2017
Progress: 13 out of 13
Levels
Jalapeno - 10-14 tasks
Habanero - 15 tasks
What are your plans for August? Trip to the beach? Lazing by the pool? You could visit one of these annual August events - or you could just stay at home and read instead!
Information for this challenge was taken from the website travelchannel.com
Pick your level and complete the required amount of reading tasks.
RULES
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THE EVENTS AND TASKS
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Head to Chicago's historic Grant Park for a 3-day, ultimate jam session featuring artists from a variety of genres, including alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip-hop.
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
Side Jobs: Stories from the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher - ***** - 9/28/2017 - 418 Pages - Set in Chicago
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Tomatoes, tomatoes and more tomatoes are the star of this annual tomato-throwing festival. La Tomatina, possibly the world's biggest food fight, has been held in the town of Bunol in the Valencia region of Spain since 1945. Let loose and start throwing, just make sure to bring a pair of goggles -- more than 100 tons of over-ripe tomatoes will be thrown into the streets!
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
Across a Moonlit Sea by Marsha Canham - **** - 8/30/2017 - 400 Pages - Takes place in Spain
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Love golf? Tee up and head to this annual golf tournament, one of the four major championships in pro golf. 2017's PGA Championship takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits):
Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 9/29/2017 - 400 Pages - Football Player
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Do your patriotic duty, and honour the Aloha State with a visit this month -- August 21 marks Hawaii's admittance as the 50th state.
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc):
Blood Magick by Nora Roberts - *** - 8/18/2017 - 304 Pages - Set in Ireland
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Shake, rattle and roll! Memphis, TN, marks its annual Elvis Week celebration each August. There's always something for Elvis fans, including the big draw each year, the annual Elvis Tribute Artists contest. Who will be crowned the King?
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
The annual Maine Lobster Festival kicks off this month, and you won't want to miss a moment of it! Over the course of the 5-day festival, more than 20,000 lbs. of lobster will be served. Plus, see the annual Lobster Crate Race, cooking contest and the Maine Sea Goddess coronation!
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Burned by P.C. Cast - ** - 9/11/2017 - 323 Pages - Features a Goddess
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Get a full dose of culture during Labor Day weekend. Head to Seattle for this music and arts fest -- it's one of the largest in North America. Bumbershoot began in 1971; today the annual gathering draws artists in film, music, spoken word, theater, dance, visual arts and more.
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington:
Lightning Strikes by V.C. Andrews - **** - 9/20/2017 - 384 Pages - MC is an actor
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)The stars of tennis hit the court for one of the oldest tennis championships in the world. First held in 1881, the US Open is the fourth and final tennis major of the year’s Grand Slam tournaments -- and the only one held in North America
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an'):
Escaping Reality by Lisa Renee Jones - *** - 8/4/2017 - 336 Pages - E in TENNIS
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
See big, brawny men in flowing Scottish skirts compete in the largest Highland games in the world -- the Cowal Highland Gathering. Also known as the Cowal Games, the annual event is held in the Scottish town of Dunoon, attracting more than 23,000 spectators to celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture.
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover):
Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks - ***** - 10/21/2017 - 323 Pages - Set in Scotland
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Imagine spending a week in a remote desert, cut off from the outside world, to experience and celebrate life. Get your chance at Burning Man -- the largest outdoor festival in North America. Each year, the annual event, held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, welcomes more than 60,000 people.
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed - ***** - 9/1/2017 - 315 Pages - Cut off from Civilization
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Drive through South Dakota's famed Black Hills, and meet 400,000 hardcore bikers and babes at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The annual event takes place the first week of August, with the usual motor-roarin' fanfare and bad-ass leather.
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
State Fair Season
State fair season kicks off in August; visit the stars of the season like the Orange County Fair, which draws more than 1.5 million fairgoers, or the Minnesota State Fair, which TV personality/chef, Andrew Zimmern calls his own slice of heavenly obsession. With state fair staples like ice-cold lemonade and fried treats, we can see why.
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota:
Tall, Dark & Dead by Tate Hallaway - **** - 8/24/2017 - 295 Pages - Orange Cover
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Proving one man's trash is another man's treasure grab a wad of cash for the World's Longest Yard Sale! Held the first or second week in August, this frugal-shopper's dream stretches more than 690 miles -- from its birthplace in Jamestown, TN, all the way north to Addison, MI, and south to Gadsden, AL
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap:
As Lie the Dead by Kelly Meding - **** - 8/14/2017 - 432 Pages
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Slip on a pair of boots, and head to the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo. First held in 1884, the August Doins Rodeo takes place each August in Arizona’s cool mountain town of Payson.
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Rode Hard, Put Up Wet by Lorelei James - **** - 9/12/2017 - 300 Pages - Cowboy
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Chile aficionados, get your peppery fix at the Hatch Chile Festival. The annual festival kicks off at the end of August, and showcases mouthwatering (and burning) chile-packed dishes such as creamed corn, burritos and cheeseburgers. Thank Hatch Valley's volcanic soil, plentiful sun and 4,000-foot elevation for their chiles' tasty perfection.
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence):
The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver - ***** - 9/25/2017 - 508 Pages - Mexican cuisine
BFTP fun things to do in AugustAug. - Oct. 2018
Levels
Pimento: 5-9 tasks
Jalapeno - 10-14 tasks
Habanero - 15 tasks
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Head to Chicago's historic Grant Park for a 3-day, ultimate jam session featuring artists from a variety of genres, including alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip-hop.
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Tomatoes, tomatoes and more tomatoes are the star of this annual tomato-throwing festival. La Tomatina, possibly the world's biggest food fight, has been held in the town of Bunol in the Valencia region of Spain since 1945. Let loose and start throwing, just make sure to bring a pair of goggles -- more than 100 tons of over-ripe tomatoes will be thrown into the streets!
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Love golf? Tee up and head to this annual golf tournament, one of the four major championships in pro golf. 2017's PGA Championship takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Do your patriotic duty, and honour the Aloha State with a visit this month -- August 21 marks Hawaii's admittance as the 50th state.
Read a book that is set on an island
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Shake, rattle and roll! Memphis, TN, marks its annual Elvis Week celebration each August. There's always something for Elvis fans, including the big draw each year, the annual Elvis Tribute Artists contest. Who will be crowned the King?
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King .
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
The annual Maine Lobster Festival kicks off this month, and you won't want to miss a moment of it! Over the course of the 5-day festival, more than 20,000 lbs. of lobster will be served. Plus, see the annual Lobster Crate Race, cooking contest and the Maine Sea Goddess coronation!
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Get a full dose of culture during Labor Day weekend. Head to Seattle for this music and arts fest -- it's one of the largest in North America. Bumbershoot began in 1971; today the annual gathering draws artists in film, music, spoken word, theater, dance, visual arts and more.
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington.
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
The stars of tennis hit the court for one of the oldest tennis championships in the world. First held in 1881, the US Open is the fourth and final tennis major of the year’s Grand Slam tournaments -- and the only one held in North America
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
See big, brawny men in flowing Scottish skirts compete in the largest Highland games in the world -- the Cowal Highland Gathering. Also known as the Cowal Games, the annual event is held in the Scottish town of Dunoon, attracting more than 23,000 spectators to celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture.
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Imagine spending a week in a remote desert, cut off from the outside world, to experience and celebrate life. Get your chance at Burning Man -- the largest outdoor festival in North America. Each year, the annual event, held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, welcomes more than 60,000 people.
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Drive through South Dakota's famed Black Hills, and meet 400,000 hardcore bikers and babes at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The annual event takes place the first week of August, with the usual motor-roarin' fanfare and bad-ass leather.
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
State Fair Season
State fair season kicks off in August; visit the stars of the season like the Orange County Fair, which draws more than 1.5 million fairgoers, or the Minnesota State Fair, which TV personality/chef, Andrew Zimmern calls his own slice of heavenly obsession. With state fair staples like ice-cold lemonade and fried treats, we can see why.
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Proving one man's trash is another man's treasure grab a wad of cash for the World's Longest Yard Sale! Held the first or second week in August, this frugal-shopper's dream stretches more than 690 miles -- from its birthplace in Jamestown, TN, all the way north to Addison, MI, and south to Gadsden, AL
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Slip on a pair of boots, and head to the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo. First held in 1884, the August Doins Rodeo takes place each August in Arizona’s cool mountain town of Payson.
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Chile aficionados, get your peppery fix at the Hatch Chile Festival. The annual festival kicks off at the end of August, and showcases mouthwatering (and burning) chile-packed dishes such as creamed corn, burritos and cheeseburgers. Thank Hatch Valley's volcanic soil, plentiful sun and 4,000-foot elevation for their chiles' tasty perfection.
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
Bit behind with updating ;)BFTP: Fun Things To Do in August Challenge
The Lost Challenges
Duration: August 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017
Levels:
Pimento: 5-9 tasks
Jalapeno - 10-14 tasks
Habanero - 15 tasks
Pimento - 6 tasks
Lollapalooza (Chicago)
Head to Chicago's historic Grant Park for a 3-day, ultimate jam session featuring artists from a variety of genres, including alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip-hop.
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
La Tomatina (Bunol, Spain)
Tomatoes, tomatoes and more tomatoes are the star of this annual tomato-throwing festival. La Tomatina, possibly the world's biggest food fight, has been held in the town of Bunol in the Valencia region of Spain since 1945. Let loose and start throwing, just make sure to bring a pair of goggles -- more than 100 tons of over-ripe tomatoes will be thrown into the streets!
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
The Pit and the Pendulum by Edgar Allan Poe Completed 19/8/17 Rating 4 stars
The book takes place in Toledo, Spain.
PGA Championship (Charlotte, NC)
Love golf? Tee up and head to this annual golf tournament, one of the four major championships in pro golf. 2017's PGA Championship takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
Happy Birthday, Hawaii!
Do your patriotic duty, and honour the Aloha State with a visit this month -- August 21 marks Hawaii's admittance as the 50th state.
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
Elvis Week (Memphis, TN)
Shake, rattle and roll! Memphis, TN, marks its annual Elvis Week celebration each August. There's always something for Elvis fans, including the big draw each year, the annual Elvis Tribute Artists contest. Who will be crowned the King?
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King .
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke Completed 12/10/17 Rating 3 stars
The Raven King
Maine Lobster Festival (Rockland, ME)
The annual Maine Lobster Festival kicks off this month, and you won't want to miss a moment of it! Over the course of the 5-day festival, more than 20,000 lbs. of lobster will be served. Plus, see the annual Lobster Crate Race, cooking contest and the Maine Sea Goddess coronation!
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle)
Get a full dose of culture during Labor Day weekend. Head to Seattle for this music and arts fest -- it's one of the largest in North America. Bumbershoot began in 1971; today the annual gathering draws artists in film, music, spoken word, theater, dance, visual arts and more.
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington.
Corduroy Mansions by Alexander McCall Smith Completed 16/9/17 Rating 4 stars
Terence Moongrove - Dance
US Open Tennis Tournament (Queens, NY)
The stars of tennis hit the court for one of the oldest tennis championships in the world. First held in 1881, the US Open is the fourth and final tennis major of the year’s Grand Slam tournaments -- and the only one held in North America
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll Completed 19/9/17 Rating 3 stars
Cowal Highland Gathering (Dunoon, Scotland)
See big, brawny men in flowing Scottish skirts compete in the largest Highland games in the world -- the Cowal Highland Gathering. Also known as the Cowal Games, the annual event is held in the Scottish town of Dunoon, attracting more than 23,000 spectators to celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture.
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)
Imagine spending a week in a remote desert, cut off from the outside world, to experience and celebrate life. Get your chance at Burning Man -- the largest outdoor festival in North America. Each year, the annual event, held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, welcomes more than 60,000 people.
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Room by Emma Donoghue Completed 1/8/17 Rating 4 stars
The characters are cut off from the outside world and are not able to escape from a room.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis, SD)
Drive through South Dakota's famed Black Hills, and meet 400,000 hardcore bikers and babes at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The annual event takes place the first week of August, with the usual motor-roarin' fanfare and bad-ass leather.
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
State Fair Season
State fair season kicks off in August; visit the stars of the season like the Orange County Fair, which draws more than 1.5 million fairgoers, or the Minnesota State Fair, which TV personality/chef, Andrew Zimmern calls his own slice of heavenly obsession. With state fair staples like ice-cold lemonade and fried treats, we can see why.
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
World’s Longest Yard Sale! (127 Corridor Sale)
Proving one man's trash is another man's treasure grab a wad of cash for the World's Longest Yard Sale! Held the first or second week in August, this frugal-shopper's dream stretches more than 690 miles -- from its birthplace in Jamestown, TN, all the way north to Addison, MI, and south to Gadsden, AL
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson Completed 20/8/17 Rating 4 stars
746 pages
August Doins Rodeo (Payson, AZ)
Slip on a pair of boots, and head to the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo. First held in 1884, the August Doins Rodeo takes place each August in Arizona’s cool mountain town of Payson.
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
Hatch Chile Festival (Hatch, NM)
Chile aficionados, get your peppery fix at the Hatch Chile Festival. The annual festival kicks off at the end of August, and showcases mouthwatering (and burning) chile-packed dishes such as creamed corn, burritos and cheeseburgers. Thank Hatch Valley's volcanic soil, plentiful sun and 4,000-foot elevation for their chiles' tasty perfection.
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
Fun Things To Do In AugustAugust 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
Levels
Pimento: 5-9 tasks
Jalapeno: 10-14 tasks
Habanero: 15 tasks
15/15 Tasks Completed
Tasks:
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
If We Were a Movie by Kelly Oram (8/12/18)
There are several musical performances.
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
Take a Walk With Me by Marcia Lynn McClure (8/9/18)
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
A Great Catch by Lorna Seilstad (8/6/18)
baseball games
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
Unmasking the Duke by Donna Hatch (8/17/18)
Set in England
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King.
Princess of the Silver Woods by Jessica Day George (8/1/18)
King Gregor
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Don't Rock the Boat by Janice Thompson (8/3/18)
Caribbean Sea
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington.
Settling Up by Eryn Scott (8/8/18)
Set in Seattle
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
Time Stands Still by Kyra Alexander (8/6/18)
Begins with "T"
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Strike a Match by Lindzee Armstrong (8/8/18)
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Saving Marilee by Annette K. Larsen (8/10/18)
Marilee's husband isolates her from everyone and confines her to her room for days at a time. Even after he dies, she lives at the estate with only a few trusted servants.
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
The Resilient One by Cami Checketts (8/10/18)
Beck rides a motorcycle.
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
Frontier Hearts by Angelica Rose (8/2/18)
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
The Business Arrangement by Angelica Rose (8/2/18)
kindle freebie
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
A Family for the Cowboy by Linda Goodnight (8/11/18)
Garrett is a cowboy and owns a ranch.
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
Paige's Turn by Jennifer Peel (8/4/18)
"I brought dinner. I hope you like Mexican." (Loc 2004)
Finished! :)Fun Things To Do In August
August 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
Levels
Pimento: 5-9 tasks
Jalapeno: 10-14 tasks
Habanero: 15 tasks
15/15 Tasks Completed
Tasks:
Read a book that takes place in Chicago OR a book that has a concert or some type of musical performance.
If We Were a Movie by Kelly Oram (8/12/18)
There are several musical performances.
Read a book that takes place in Spain OR a book that has a red cover (show us the cover)
Take a Walk With Me by Marcia Lynn McClure (8/9/18)
Read a book with an author or main character named Charlotte OR a book where a character takes part in a tournament or competition of some kind (tell us how it fits)
A Great Catch by Lorna Seilstad (8/6/18)
baseball games
Read a book that is set on an island OR a book with either 21 or 50 in the page total (321 or 450 etc)
Unmasking the Duke by Donna Hatch (8/17/18)
Set in England
Read a book that has an Elvis (real or impersonated) in it OR a book with a King.
Princess of the Silver Woods by Jessica Day George (8/1/18)
King Gregor
Read a book that is set near the sea (tell us where) OR a book that features a goddess.
Don't Rock the Boat by Janice Thompson (8/3/18)
Caribbean Sea
Read a book that has a character involved in the arts - film, theatre, art, or dance (tell us which) OR a book that is set in Seattle/Washington.
Settling Up by Eryn Scott (8/8/18)
Set in Seattle
Read a book that is #4 in a series (tell us the series) OR a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TENNIS (not including 'the', ''a' or 'an')
Time Stands Still by Kyra Alexander (8/6/18)
Begins with "T"
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book with a skirt on the cover - in honour of all those Scots men in kilts! (show us the cover)
Strike a Match by Lindzee Armstrong (8/8/18)
Read a book that has a fire on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book where a character is cut off from civilization or isolated in some way (tell us how)
Saving Marilee by Annette K. Larsen (8/10/18)
Marilee's husband isolates her from everyone and confines her to her room for days at a time. Even after he dies, she lives at the estate with only a few trusted servants.
Read a book that has someone wearing leather on the cover (show us the cover) OR a book with a character who rides a motorcycle.
The Resilient One by Cami Checketts (8/10/18)
Beck rides a motorcycle.
Read a book with an orange cover (show us the cover) OR a book set in Minnesota.
Frontier Hearts by Angelica Rose (8/2/18)
Read a book that has 400+ pages OR read a book that you borrowed from the library, got for free, borrowed or bought cheap.
The Business Arrangement by Angelica Rose (8/2/18)
kindle freebie
Read a book that involves a cowboy, a rodeo or a ranch (tell us which) OR a book with boots on the cover (show us the cover)
A Family for the Cowboy by Linda Goodnight (8/11/18)
Garrett is a cowboy and owns a ranch.
Read a book set in New Mexico OR a book where a character eats some kind of Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine - chilli, burritos, tacos, fajitas etc (tell us the page number and sentence)
Paige's Turn by Jennifer Peel (8/4/18)
"I brought dinner. I hope you like Mexican." (Loc 2004)
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