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message 1: by Lanelle, Production Chief (last edited Jul 27, 2017 04:05PM) (new)

Lanelle | 20528 comments Mod
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August's marathon is a nice, relaxing walk on one of Europe's popular barefoot paths. Let's all go to Lienen, Germany, and saunter around their 2.5 km (1.6 mile) trail.

Going barefoot you will quickly develop a sense for the different surfaces over which you are walking - limestone, bark mulch, crushed stones, sand, grass, timber, paving and pebbles. So don't hesitate: Off with your shoes!

walking barefoot at a different park (kind of over the top :)

Duration: August 1 - 31, 2017
Books must be at least 200 pages, except for #4.
Rereads are okay.
mc = main character

To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these spots:
1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover
2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover
3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river
4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages
5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours
6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages
7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology
8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character
9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover
10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel
11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character
12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it
13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy
14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it
15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book
16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map
17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story


message 2: by Kathy (last edited Aug 04, 2017 12:28PM) (new)

Kathy August's marathon is a nice, relaxing walk on one of Europe's popular barefoot paths. Let's all go to Lienen, Germany, and saunter around their 2.5 km (1.6 mile) trail.

Going barefoot you will quickly develop a sense for the different surfaces over which you are walking - limestone, bark mulch, crushed stones, sand, grass, timber, paving and pebbles. So don't hesitate: Off with your shoes!

walking barefoot at a different park (kind of over the top :)

Duration: August 1 - 31, 2017
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
mc = main character

To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these spots:
1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover
2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover
3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river
4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages
5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours - The Half Wives by Stacia Pelletier - 8/3
6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages
7. Fine Gravel - read an anthology
8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character
9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover
10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel
11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character
12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it
13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy - Time of Death: A Stillwater General Mystery by Lucy Kerr - 8/1
14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it
15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book - All Grown Up by Jami Attenberg - 8/3
16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map
17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story


message 3: by Kris Mongo (last edited Aug 24, 2017 08:09PM) (new)

Kris Mongo (krismongo) BOOK it to the finish line! - August 2017

7/3


❥ 1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover - If Birds Fly Back by Carlie Sorosiak *** 8/14/17
❥ 2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover-Little Monsters by Kara Thomas **** 8/8/17
3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river
4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages
❥ 5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours - The Air He Breathes by Brittainy C. Cherry ***** 8/20/17
6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages
7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology
❤ 8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character - Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys **** 8/13/17
9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover
❥ 10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel -The Light of Paris by Eleanor Brown ***** 8/2/17
❤ 11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character - Pretend We Are Lovely by Noley Reid ***** 8/17/17
12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it
13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy
❥ 14. The Ropes - read a book with a teacher in it - The Nix by Nathan Hill ***** 8/11/17
15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book
16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map
17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story


message 4: by Sandra (last edited Aug 14, 2017 04:18AM) (new)

Sandra I'M IN!

1. water on the cover - Crash Into Me - Jill Sorenson - 13 AUG
2. pattern on the cover - The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Han - 14 AUG
5. read in less than 24 hours - Untouched - Melody Grace - 2 AUG
6. more than 400 pages - Deception Point - Dan Brown - 5 AUG
9. tree on the cover - Whisper of Warning - Laura Griffin - 6 AUG
13. first in series - The Promise of Rain - Rula Sinara - 12 AUG

Crash Into Me by Jill Sorenson The Summer I Turned Pretty (Summer, #1) by Jenny Han Untouched (Beachwood Bay, #0.5) by Melody Grace Deception Point by Dan Brown Whisper of Warning (The Glass Sisters, #2) by Laura Griffin The Promise of Rain (From Kenya, With Love #1) by Rula Sinara


message 5: by Rachel (last edited Aug 22, 2017 07:20PM) (new)

Rachel Bea (gekrepten) | 650 comments reserving my spot~

and wow, i wanna go here!

Duration: August 1 - 31, 2017
Books must be at least 200 pages, except for #4.
Rereads are okay.
mc = main character

To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these spots:
1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover
2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter by Theodora Goss Finished 8/18
3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river
4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages
5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours
6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages
7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology
8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character
9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover
10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel
11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character
12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it
13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy Hot Blooded by Lisa Jackson Finished 8/22/17
14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it
15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book
16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map
17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story


message 6: by Kelby *TwistedCactusReads* (last edited Aug 03, 2017 12:49PM) (new)

Kelby *TwistedCactusReads* (twistedcactusreads) | 364 comments Kelby's Book it to the finish line
Duration: August 1st - 31st
Read: 0/5

1. Water on the cover - The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
2. More than 400 pages - A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir
3. A tree on the cover - The Angels' Share by J.R. Ward
4. The first book in a series or trilogy - Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
5. A paperback or hardback book - The Passage by Justin Cronin

The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, #2) by Rick Riordan A Torch Against the Night (An Ember in the Ashes, #2) by Sabaa Tahir The Angels' Share (The Bourbon Kings, #2) by J.R. Ward Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #1) by Laini Taylor The Passage (The Passage, #1) by Justin Cronin


message 7: by Rissa (last edited Aug 24, 2017 08:32PM) (new)

Rissa | 843 comments My spot! :)

Duration: August 1 - 31, 2017
Books must be at least 200 pages, except for #4.
Rereads are okay.
mc = main character


To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these spots:
FINISHED 4/3!

1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover

2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover

3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river

4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages

5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours

6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages

7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology finished 8/17/2017 Claw by Eli Easton Kim Fielding Jamie Fessenden

8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character

9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover finished 8/6/2017 Manny Get Your Guy by Amy Lane

10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel

11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character

12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it finished 8/5/2017 Fast Connection by Megan Erickson Santino Hassell

13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy

14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it

15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book

16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map

17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story finished 8/13/2017 Old Loyalty, New Love by Mary Calmes


message 8: by Karen ♐ (last edited Aug 22, 2017 12:12PM) (new)

Karen ♐ (kmk1214) | 2364 comments Book it to the finish line
Duration: August 1st - 31st
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.


To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these spots:
1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover
2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover
3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river
4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages - 40 pgs - After the Fire Kate Meader - 8/16
5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours - Master of Solitude Cherise Sinclair - 8/13
6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages -
454 pgs
- Angels Flight Michael Connelly - 8/11
7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology
8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character - Possession Helen Hardt - 8/2
9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover
10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel - Caine's Reckoning Sarah McCarty- 8/5
11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character
12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it - Yuri Roxie Rivera - 8/22
13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy - Irresistible You Kate Meader - 8/8
14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it - Beautiful Mistake Vi Keeland - 8/4
15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book
16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map
17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story
Possession (Steel Brothers Saga #3) by Helen Hardt Caine's Reckoning (Hell's Eight, #1) by Sarah McCarty Beautiful Mistake by Vi Keeland Irresistible You (Chicago Rebels, #1) by Kate Meader Angels Flight (Harry Bosch, #6; Harry Bosch Universe, #7) by Michael Connelly Master of Solitude (Mountain Masters & Dark Haven, #8) by Cherise Sinclair After the Fire (Hot in Chicago, #2.1) by Kate Meader Yuri (Her Russian Protector, #3) by Roxie Rivera


message 9: by Danielle Gypsy Soul (last edited Aug 31, 2017 06:02PM) (new)

Danielle  Gypsy Soul (afdaniellet) | 1919 comments BOOK it to the finish line! - August 2017

14/3

1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover Need You Now 8/22 ★★★
2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover Crossing the Line 8/4 ★★★
3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river Dirty Deeds 8/5 ★★★★
4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages Marked 8/7 ★★★
5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours Wicked Bite 8/1 ★★★★★
6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages For Real 8/10 ★★★★
7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology
8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character Suspicious Behavior 8/17 ★★★★
9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover Leave The Night On 8/2 ★★★★
10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel Into Deep Waters 8/20 ★★★
11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character Trusted Bond 8/15 ★★★
12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it Pretend You're Safe 8/27 ★★★★
13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy Something Like Summer 8/11 ★★
14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it Life Lessons 8/29 ★★★★
15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book
16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map
17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story Smoke & Mirrors 8/6 ★★★★★


message 10: by Book Concierge (last edited Sep 02, 2017 01:56PM) (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 2457 comments Book it to the Finish Line - Lienen Germany Barefoot Path
Begins: 01Aug17 / Ends: 31Aug17



11 books read


To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these spots:
1. Brook - water on the cover - Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal ✔ – 05Aug17

2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover

3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river - The Dud Avocado ✔ – 11Aug17

4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages

5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours - Binti ✔ – 25Aug17

6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages - 412 p - Death in Yellowstone ✔ – 21Aug17

7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology

8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character

9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover - Unless by Carol Shields ✔ – 24Aug17

10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel - Under This Unbroken Sky ✔ – 18Aug17

11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character - Groot ✔ – 09Aug17

12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it

13. Fountain - read the first book in a series - Dune ✔ – 31Aug17

14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it - ALICE is a teacher in My Mrs. Brown ✔ – 04Aug17

15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book - Lucky Man ✔ – 09Aug17

16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map

17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story - Half Broke Horses ✔ – 06Aug17


message 11: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 2457 comments I'm assuming the 200-page minimum does NOT apply to task # 4


message 12: by Lanelle, Production Chief (new)

Lanelle | 20528 comments Mod
Thank you, BC. I've fixed that in the rules.


message 13: by NayNay (last edited Aug 19, 2017 07:11AM) (new)

NayNay BOOK it to the finish line! - August 2017
Duration:
August 1 - 31, 2017

1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover
Allie and Bea by Catherine Ryan Hyde Allie and Bea by Catherine Ryan Hyde 08/04/17 ***

2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover

3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river
First of the Tudors by Joanna Hickson First of the Tudors by Joanna Hickson 08/08/17 **** RIVER THAMES

4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash by Trinka Hakes Noble The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash by Trinka Noble 08/13/17 ***** 34 pgs

5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours
Until You Loved Me (Silver Springs, #3) by Brenda Novak Until You Loved Me by Brenda Novak 08/09/17 ****

6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages
Iron House by John Hart Iron House by John Hart 08/07/17 **** 421

7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology

8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character
Trust Me (The Last Stand, #1) by Brenda Novak Trust Me by Brenda Novak 08/17/17 ***

9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover
The Year I Met You by Cecelia Ahern The Year I Met You by Cecelia Ahern 08/05/17 ***

10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel
The Sixth Wife  by Suzannah Dunn The Sixth Wife by Suzannah Dunn 08/18/17 ***

11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character
The People at Number 9 by Felicity Everett The People at Number 9 by Felicity Everett 08/12/17 ***

12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it
The Borgia Mistress (The Poisoner Mysteries, #3) by Sara Poole The Borgia Mistress by Sara Poole 08/16/17 ****

13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy
The Perfect Play (Play by Play, #1) by Jaci Burton The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton 08/02/17 ****

14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it
The Other Story by Tatiana de Rosnay The Other Story by Tatiana de Rosnay 08/03/17 **

15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book
Fever by Mary Beth Keane Fever by Mary Beth Keane 08/06/17 ***

16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map
The Virgin's War (Tudor Legacy #3) by Laura Andersen The Virgin's War by Laura Andersen 08/01/17 *****

17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story
Swimming Lessons (The Beach House) by Mary Alice Monroe Swimming Lessons by Mary Alice Monroe 08/12/17 *****


message 14: by Gabby (last edited Sep 01, 2017 10:52PM) (new)

Gabby | 626 comments Lets go! I much prefer being bare foot to walking in shoes sometimes.
Duration: August 1 - 31, 2017
Books must be at least 200 pages, except for #4.
10/15 paths

To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these spots:
1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover
2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover
3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river
★4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages Dog Days of Dying - paramedic short story 1/8
★5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours Black Bird, Vol. 02 6/8
6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages
7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology
8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character
★9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf 22/8
10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel
★11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character The Butterfly Effect with Jon Ronson 25/8
★12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it The Swish of the Curtain 31/8
★13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs 11/8
★14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it Black Bird, Vol. 03 29/8
★15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book Dotty and the Calendar House Key 7/8
★16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map A Symphony of Echoes 18/8
★17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf 31/8


message 15: by LaurLa (last edited Aug 30, 2017 04:46AM) (new)

LaurLa | 3903 comments BOOK it to the finish line! - August 2017
Lienen, Germany Barefoot Path

My Challenge (msg 15)

5 of 5 Barefoot treks
15 of 15 Books

The Redwyck Charm (The Three Disgraces, #2) by Elena Greene Sleigh Bells in the Snow (O'Neil Brothers, #1) by Sarah Morgan Dark Desires After Dusk (Immortals After Dark #6) by Kresley Cole
✔Brook: The Redwyck Charm - Elena Greene ~ water on cover
Read: 08.08 ★★★★
✔Wood Mosiac: Sleigh Bells in the Snow - Sarah Morgan ~ border pattern
Read: 08.03 ★★★★
✔River Pebbles: Dark Desires After Dusk - Kresley Cole ~ Mississippi River
Read: 08.14 ★★★★

The Vampire on the Train A Spinoza Story (Short Story) by J.R. Rain Accidental SEAL (SEAL Brotherhood #1) by Sharon Hamilton A Perfect Evil (Maggie O'Dell, #1) by Alex Kava
✔Flat Gravel: The Vampire on the Train - J.R. Rain ~ 32 pp
Read: 08.02 ★★★
✔Pebbledash: Accidental SEAL - Sharon Hamilton ~ read in 7 hours
Read: 08.02 ★★★
✔Granite Setts: A Perfect Evil - Alex Kava ~ 483 pp
Read: 08.29 ★★★★

One Wrong Move by Shannon McKenna The Cowboy's E-Mail Order Bride (The Cowboys of Chance Creek, #1) by Cora Seton Savage Deception by Lynette Vinet
✔Coarse Gravel: One Wrong Move - Shannon McKenna ~ H is rough around the edges
Read: 08.25 ★★★★
✔Fir Cones: The Cowboy's E-Mail Order Bride - Cora Seton ~ tree on cover
Read: 08.22 ★★★
✔Old Village Street: Savage Deception - Lynette Vinet ~ historical
Read: 08.15 ★★★

Some Like It Hot (Cat DeLuca Mysteries, #3) by K.J. Larsen Dark Waters (Barkley Sound, #2) by Toni Anderson The Color of Heaven (The Color of Heaven, #1) by Julianne MacLean
✔Glass Flakes: Some Like It Hot - K.J. Larsen ~ her mama is eccentric and crazy
Read: 08.08 ★★★
✔Clay Mud: Dark Waters - Toni Andersn ~ H is an artist
Read: 08.06 ★★★★
✔Fountain: The Color of Heaven - Julianne MacLean ~ first in Color of Heaven series
Read: 08.27 ★★★

Be My Baby Tonight (Trehan Brothers, #2) by Kasey Michaels Just Dare Me... by Stephanie Bond No Tan Lines (Barefoot William, #1) by Kate Angell
✔The Ropes: Be My Baby Tonight - Kasey Michaels ~ H hires his forner teacher
Read: 08.16 ★★★
✔Wooden Posts: Just Dare Me... - Stephanie Bond ~ MCs use map while hiking
Read: 08.26 ★★★★
✔Goat Trail: No Tan Lines - Kate Angell ~ h has a pet parrot
Read: 08.13 ★★★★


message 16: by Alyssa (last edited Aug 12, 2017 04:40PM) (new)

Alyssa Lee | 16 comments I'm assuming these don't have to be in order then? Alright, I'm going to try to hit about 5-6 spots this month, but we'll see how it goes.

1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover

2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover

3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river

4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages

5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours

6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages
As Old as Time by Liz Braswell
**August 12

7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology

8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character

9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover

10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel
Beowulf by Unknown/Seamus Heaney
Listed as Historical>Medieval
**August 3

11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character

12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it

13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy

14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it

15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book

16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map

17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story
Salvation on Sand Mountain: Snake Handling and Redemption in Southern Appalachia by Dennis Covington
(story about snake handling)
**August 8th


message 17: by Lanelle, Production Chief (new)

Lanelle | 20528 comments Mod
Alyssa wrote: "I'm assuming these don't have to be in order then?"

Feel free to choose any three surfaces you want.


message 18: by Leslie (last edited Aug 19, 2017 04:57PM) (new)

Leslie | 757 comments I'm in

Old Village Street - Mystique 8/19
Fountain - Heart Mate 8/4
Goat Trail - Heart Thief 8/6


message 19: by Mave (new)

Mave | 196 comments Book it to the finish line
Duration: August 1st - 31st
Books must be at least 200 pages.


To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these spots:
1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover
2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover
3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river
4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages
5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours
6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages
7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology
8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character
9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover
10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel
11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character
12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it
13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy
14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it
15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book
16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map
17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story


message 20: by Kay (last edited Sep 02, 2017 09:22AM) (new)

Kay M (angeleyes003) | 97 comments Book it to the finish line! - August 2017
Duration: August 1st - 31st

To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these spots:

Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours: A Little Harmless Sex by Melissa Schroeder - roughly read in less than 12 hours (7/8/17)

Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling (6/8/17) - 607 pages

Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character: Officer off Limits by Tessa Bailey (28/8/17) - Male main character is rough and coarse when it comes to dirty talk.

Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character: Lothaire by Kresley Cole (15/8/17) - Main character is extremely intelligent but is very crazy and a bit eccentric.

Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it: Up to Date by Susan Hatler (28/8/17) - Main character is a painter/decorator.

Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy: Elfin by Quinn Loftis (9/8/17) - 1st book in the Elfin series.

The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it: Super Awkward by Beth Garrod (19/8/17) - Main character has an Art teacher by the name of Mr Lutas.

Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book: The Art of Dying by Vena Cork (29/8/17) - Paperback.


message 21: by Stormie ~ Book Dragon ~ (last edited Aug 14, 2017 12:10PM) (new)

Stormie ~ Book Dragon ~ (stormiebookdragon) Book it to the Finish Line

Duration: August 1 - 31, 2017
Books must be at least 200 pages, except for #4.
Rereads are okay.


To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these spots:

1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover
2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover
3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river
4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages
5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours
6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages
7. Fine Gravel - read an anthology
8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character
9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover
10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel
11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character
12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it
✔13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy Raven Black by Ann Cleeves finished 08/06/07
14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it
15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book
16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map
17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story.


message 22: by Cheryl (last edited Sep 06, 2017 12:41AM) (new)

Cheryl La Pa (cheryllp) | 92 comments Duration: August 1 - 31, 2017
Found: 4 spots

Books must be at least 200 pages, except for #4.
Rereads are okay.
mc = main character

To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these spots:
1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover
2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover
3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river: Widow’s Web 14 Aug
4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages
5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours
6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages
7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology
8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character
9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover
10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel
11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character
12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it
13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy: Dark Horse 19 Aug
14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it: Secondborn 10 Aug
15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book
16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map
17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story: Wildfire 7 Aug


message 23: by Sandra (new)

Sandra FINISHED!

1. water on the cover - Crash Into Me - Jill Sorenson - 13 AUG
2. pattern on the cover - The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Han - 14 AUG
5. read in less than 24 hours - Untouched - Melody Grace - 2 AUG
6. more than 400 pages - Deception Point - Dan Brown - 5 AUG
9. tree on the cover - Whisper of Warning - Laura Griffin - 6 AUG
13. first in series - The Promise of Rain - Rula Sinara - 12 AUG

Crash Into Me by Jill Sorenson The Summer I Turned Pretty (Summer, #1) by Jenny Han Untouched (Beachwood Bay, #0.5) by Melody Grace Deception Point by Dan Brown Whisper of Warning (The Glass Sisters, #2) by Laura Griffin The Promise of Rain (From Kenya, With Love #1) by Rula Sinara


message 24: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 1602 comments Got at least 3!

The Challenge Factory
BOOK it to the finish line! - August 2017
Duration:
August 1 - 31, 2017

Progress: 8 out of 3

August's marathon is a nice, relaxing walk on one of Europe's popular barefoot paths. Let's all go to Lienen, Germany, and saunter around their 2.5 km (1.6 mile) trail.

Going barefoot you will quickly develop a sense for the different surfaces over which you are walking - limestone, bark mulch, crushed stones, sand, grass, timber, paving and pebbles. So don't hesitate: Off with your shoes!

walking barefoot at a different park (kind of over the top :)


Books must be at least 200 pages, except for #4.
Rereads are okay.
mc = main character

To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these spots:

1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover
2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover
3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river

4. Flat Gravel - Read a book that is less than 50 pages
Poison by Jennifer Estep - ***** - 8/7/2017 - 6 Pages
5. Pebbledash - Read a book in less than 24 hours
You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth by Jen Sincero - ***** - 8/16/2017 - 288 Pages
6. Granite Setts - Read a book that is more than 400 pages
As Lie the Dead by Kelly Meding - **** - 8/14/2017 - 432 Pages

7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology

8. Coarse Gravel - Read a book with a rough or coarse character
Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep - ***** - 8/10/2017 - 395 Pages

9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover

10. Old Village Street - Read a historical novel
Crooked Heart by Lissa Evans - **** - 8/7/2017 - 283 Pages

11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character
12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it

13. Fountain - Read the first book in a series or trilogy
Escaping Reality by Lisa Renee Jones - *** - 8/4/2017 - 336 Pages
14. The Ropes - Read a book with a mentor or teacher in it
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie - **** - 8/2/2017 - 288 Pages

15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book
16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map

17. Goat Trail - Read a book where an animal plays a part in the story
Blood Magick by Nora Roberts - *** - 8/18/2017 - 304 Pages

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Escaping Reality (The Secret Life of Amy Bensen, #1) by Lisa Renee Jones Crooked Heart by Lissa Evans Poison (Elemental Assassin, #0.1) by Jennifer Estep Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassin, #1) by Jennifer Estep As Lie the Dead (Dreg City, #2) by Kelly Meding You Are a Badass at Making Money Master the Mindset of Wealth by Jen Sincero Blood Magick (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, #3) by Nora Roberts


message 25: by Jane (last edited Aug 24, 2017 11:14PM) (new)

Jane (janejonesreviews) | 77 comments Books read: 10/17

To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these spots:

1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover

2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover ~ Crossing the Line, by Kimberly Kincaid ~ Rectangle barn doors behind man on cover ~ 08-24-2017

3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river

4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages ~ Black-Eyed Susie, by Kristen Mae ~ 31 pages ~ 08-22-2017

5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours ~ New Leash on Love, by Debbie Burns ~ 08-16-2017

6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages ~ Fatal Identity, by Marie Force ~ 400 pages ~ 08-16-2017

7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology

8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character ~ Love on a Spring Morning, by Zoe York ~ Main character is his love's 'Lumberjack' ~ 08-09-2017

9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover ~ Every Little Kiss, by Marina Adair ~ Trees behind couple on cover ~ 08-01-2017

10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel

11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character ~ The Alpha Bear's Magician, by Jasmine Wylder ~ Amanda, Earth Mage ~ 08-02-2017

12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it ~ All I Ever Wanted, by Luann MacLane ~ A song writer, a rock star band of four brothers & a choreographer for artists ~ 08-06-2017

13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy ~ Desired by a Dragon ~ Silas ~ Batch ~ Sebastian, by Hailey Storm ~ Read the complete trilogy ~ 08-04 & 05-2017

14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it

15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book

16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map

17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story ~ Married by Monday, by Catherine Bybee ~ Zod K-9 Police dog ~ 08-12-2017

Crossing the Line (Cross Creek #2) by Kimberly Kincaid Black-Eyed Susie A Short Story by Kristen Mae A New Leash on Love (Rescue Me, #1) by Debbie Burns Fatal Identity (Fatal, #10) by Marie Force Love on a Spring Morning (Pine Harbour, #3) by Zoe York Every Little Kiss (Sequoia Lake, #2) by Marina Adair The Alpha Bear's Magician by Jasmine Wylder All I Ever Wanted (Heartthrob #1) by Luann McLane Desired By A Dragon Complete Trilogy by Hailey Storm Married by Monday (The Weekday Brides #2) by Catherine Bybee


message 26: by Rissa (new)

Rissa | 843 comments Was able to cross at least 4 spots! Finished - see message 7!

(Thanks Lanelle for a fun challenge!)


message 27: by LaurLa (last edited Aug 30, 2017 04:35AM) (new)

LaurLa | 3903 comments Finished my treks!! Thanks for hosting - always fun and interesting!

My Challenge (msg 15)

5 of 5 Barefoot treks
15 of 15 Books


message 28: by NayNay (new)

NayNay Well I found 15/17....happy reading!!

1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover
Allie and Bea by Catherine Ryan Hyde Allie and Bea by Catherine Ryan Hyde 08/04/17 ***

2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover

3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river
First of the Tudors by Joanna Hickson First of the Tudors by Joanna Hickson 08/08/17 **** RIVER THAMES

4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash by Trinka Hakes Noble The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash by Trinka Noble 08/13/17 ***** 34 pgs

5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours
Until You Loved Me (Silver Springs, #3) by Brenda Novak Until You Loved Me by Brenda Novak 08/09/17 ****

6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages
Iron House by John Hart Iron House by John Hart 08/07/17 **** 421

7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology

8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character
Trust Me (The Last Stand, #1) by Brenda Novak Trust Me by Brenda Novak 08/17/17 ***

9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover
The Year I Met You by Cecelia Ahern The Year I Met You by Cecelia Ahern 08/05/17 ***

10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel
The Sixth Wife  by Suzannah Dunn The Sixth Wife by Suzannah Dunn 08/18/17 ***

11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character
The People at Number 9 by Felicity Everett The People at Number 9 by Felicity Everett 08/12/17 ***

12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it
The Borgia Mistress (The Poisoner Mysteries, #3) by Sara Poole The Borgia Mistress by Sara Poole 08/16/17 ****

13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy
The Perfect Play (Play by Play, #1) by Jaci Burton The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton 08/02/17 ****

14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it
The Other Story by Tatiana de Rosnay The Other Story by Tatiana de Rosnay 08/03/17 **

15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book
Fever by Mary Beth Keane Fever by Mary Beth Keane 08/06/17 ***

16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map
The Virgin's War (Tudor Legacy #3) by Laura Andersen The Virgin's War by Laura Andersen 08/01/17 *****

17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story
Swimming Lessons (The Beach House) by Mary Alice Monroe Swimming Lessons by Mary Alice Monroe 08/12/17 *****


message 29: by Karen ♐ (new)

Karen ♐ (kmk1214) | 2364 comments Completed - Thanks for a great Challenge!

Book it to the finish line
Duration: August 1st - 31st
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.


To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these spots:
1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover
2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover
3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river
4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages - 40 pgs - After the Fire Kate Meader - 8/16
5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours - Master of Solitude Cherise Sinclair - 8/13
6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages -
454 pgs
- Angels Flight Michael Connelly - 8/11
7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology
8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character - Possession Helen Hardt - 8/2
9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover
10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel - Caine's Reckoning Sarah McCarty- 8/5
11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character
12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it - Yuri Roxie Rivera - 8/22
13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy - Irresistible You Kate Meader - 8/8
14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it - Beautiful Mistake Vi Keeland - 8/4
15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book
16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map
17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story
Possession (Steel Brothers Saga #3) by Helen Hardt Caine's Reckoning (Hell's Eight, #1) by Sarah McCarty Beautiful Mistake by Vi Keeland Irresistible You (Chicago Rebels, #1) by Kate Meader Angels Flight (Harry Bosch, #6; Harry Bosch Universe, #7) by Michael Connelly Master of Solitude (Mountain Masters & Dark Haven, #8) by Cherise Sinclair After the Fire (Hot in Chicago, #2.1) by Kate Meader Yuri (Her Russian Protector, #3) by Roxie Rivera


message 30: by Kay (new)

Kay M (angeleyes003) | 97 comments Updated message 18. Managed to do 8 tasks :)


message 31: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 2457 comments Update Message # 10 - Completed / passed 11 check points


message 32: by Cheryl (new)

Cheryl La Pa (cheryllp) | 92 comments I'm finished! I reached the end of the trail as I crossed 4 spots.

Duration: August 1 - 31, 2017
Found: 4 spots

To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these spots:
1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover
2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover
3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river: Widow’s Web 14 Aug
4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages
5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours
6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages
7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology
8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character
9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover
10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel
11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character
12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it
13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy: Dark Horse 19 Aug
14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it: Secondborn 10 Aug
15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book
16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map
17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story: Wildfire 7 Aug


message 33: by Marla (new)

 Marla | 1036 comments Book it to the Finish Line! August 2017
Walking Barefoot
Duration: 8/1/17 - 8/31/17
Progress: 8 of 3 spots

August's marathon is a nice, relaxing walk on one of Europe's popular barefoot paths. Let's all go to Lienen, Germany, and saunter around their 2.5 km (1.6 mile) trail.

Going barefoot you will quickly develop a sense for the different surfaces over which you are walking - limestone, bark mulch, crushed stones, sand, grass, timber, paving and pebbles. So don't hesitate: Off with your shoes!

Books must be at least 200 pages, except for #4.
Rereads are okay.
mc = main character

To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these spots:
1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover
2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover
Kill Fee (Stevens & Windermere, #3) by Owen Laukkanen by Owen Laukkanen (8/8/17)
3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river
4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages
5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours
One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (8/14/17)
6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages
Rage of Lions by Curtis Jobling (8/28/17) ~ 432 pages
7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology
8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd (8/7/17) ~ Mauma was unstable
9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover
10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel
11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character
Till Death by Jennifer Armentrout (8/26/17) ~ Sasha was understandably skittish
12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it
13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy
14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it
Payback by Fern Michaels (8/18/17) ~ Charles guides the Sisterhood
15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book
Maximum Security by Robert Muchamore (8/12/17)
16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map
17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story
Betrayed by P.C. Cast (8/14/17) ~ cat


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