Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

2014 August Monthly Challenge

This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located HERE.

1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Here is the link to Katharina's shelves. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year.

3. Geography - Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.

Fun Facts about Sweden:
★ Sweden's flag is blue and gold and the country is often associated with blond hair and blue eyes.
★It is a constitutional monarchy and has a history associated with Vikings.
★ Sweden is a prosperous country and known for its universal healthcare.

So you may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession.

4. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.

5. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend.

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example.

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation.

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie!

9. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!


You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

Please repost your progress as it helps when updating.

Happy Reading!!

2014 August Monthly Challenge - Participants



MountainKat
Bookchaser
Ora
Elizabeth
Laurie
Rissa
Barbara ★
★Rachel★
Ty
Lily
Tayajay
Fran
Sallie (GeorgiaGirl)
Susan
Nadine
Dana
Shelby
Sheila
Dawn
Maggie
April
Angi
Arena
Sunshine
Lindy-Lane
Kme_17
Arielle
Mary Ann
Jennifer
Maddison
Tammie
Arshiya
Suzanne
Breann
Poongothai
Joann
Ramneek
Roger - president of NBR United
Lynne
Katie
Ethel
KarenF
Susan A
Juana “Darkness”
Runell
Tina Theresa
Jojo
Tanisha
Laurla
Penney
Julianna
Laura
BJ Rose
Logan
Turtlecollector
Mave
Netanella
Angie
Shannon
Laila Jane
Ra-Luka
Hina
Nareh
Lekshmy
Sassafrass
❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Torin Keeper of Diseaseღ♥ღ
Maria
Valorie
Thenia
Ranzes Ryne
Cheryl
❁ Danielle
Logan
Anja
Daffodil
~KarenH~

2014 August Monthly Challenge - Finishers


10
MountainKat
Bookchaser
Ora
Elizabeth
Laurie
Rissa
Barbara ★
★Rachel★
Ty
Lily
Fran
Susan
Nadine
Shelby
Dawn
Maggie
Arena
Sunshine
Mary Ann
Tammie
Suzanne
Breann
Poongothai
Joann
Ramneek
Lynne
Katie
Ethel
KarenF
Susan A
Tina Theresa
Laurla
Penney
Laura
Angie
Hina
Sassafrass
❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Torin Keeper of Diseaseღ♥ღ
Valorie
Thenia
Ranzes Ryne
Logan
Anja
Daffodil
~KarenH~

9
Tayajay
Netanella

8
Cheryl
❁ Danielle

7
BJ Rose

6
Juana “Darkness”
Jojo
Julianna

5
Dana
Arshiya
Roger - president of NBR United
Laila Jane
Ra-Luka

4
Jennifer

3
Lindy-Lane
Runell
Shannon
Nareh
Maria

2
Lekshmy

1
April

2014 August Monthly Challenge

We had 66 people come back and say they read at least one book for this challenge. And we had at least one person read books for every number from 1 to 10. Overall we read 556 books for this challenge - that's a lot of books!

And I'm in! For all 10. =)

2014 August Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery
OR
More Than a Touch by Alexis Morgan
OR
Wild Wolf by Jennifer Ashley
02. Member of the Month ~ Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year.
Getting Lucky by Susan Andersen
OR
Hard Lovin' Man by Lorraine Heath
03. Geography ~ Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.
You may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession.
The Handmaiden's Necklace by Kat Martin
OR
Baby, Come Home by Stephanie Bond
OR
The Mighty Quinns: Marcus by Kate Hoffmann
04. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.
No One But You by Leigh Greenwood
OR
Fireside by Susan Wiggs
05. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend.
The Escape by Mary Balogh
OR
To Desire a Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt
OR
Splendid by Julia Quinn
06. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example.
Stranger by Zoe Archer
OR
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
OR
When We Met by Susan Mallery
07. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation.
Top Secret Twenty-One by Janet Evanovich
08. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie!

09. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!


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2014 August Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'A' is for August: Opposition Jennifer L. Armentrout 08/05
2. Member of the Month: When the Duke Was Wicked Lorraine Heath 08/12
3. Geography: I Adored a Lord Katharine Ashe 08/02
4. Family Fun Month: Origin Jennifer L. Armentrout 08/04
5. Friendship Day: Because of Kian Sibylla Matilde 08/03
6. Left Handers' Day: The Highlander's Bride Trouble Mary Wine 08/16
7. Relaxation Day: Always Conall Sibylla Matilde 08/13
8. National Thriftshop Day: Rock Addiction Nalini Singh 08/08
9. Romance Awareness Month: Dark Skye Kresley Cole 08/07
10. Reader's Choice: Because of Kian Sibylla Matilde 08/03

I'm in!

2014 August Monthly Challenge


1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Here is the link to Katharina's shelves. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year.

3. Geography - Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.

Fun Facts about Sweden:
★ Sweden's flag is blue and gold and the country is often associated with blond hair and blue eyes.
★It is a constitutional monarchy and has a history associated with Vikings.
★ Sweden is a prosperous country and known for its universal healthcare.

So you may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession.

4. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.

5. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend.

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example.

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation.

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie!

9. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

Definitely in!

Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 August Monthly Challenge 0/10 read

1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A' Aunt Adeline's Bequest

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Here is the link to Katharina's shelves. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year . Icecapade

3. Geography - Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.
Fun Facts about Sweden:
★ Sweden's flag is blue and gold and the country is often associated with blond hair and blue eyes.
★It is a constitutional monarchy and has a history associated with Vikings.
★ Sweden is a prosperous country and known for its universal healthcare.

So you may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover . Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession. Let It Snow

4. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents , siblings etc. First Time, Forever

5. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend. Moonlight Becomes You

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example. Snakeskin Boots

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation. Electrochemistry

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything , either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie ! A Cupid's Wager

9. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre . Good Bones

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing ! Jay Walking

I'm in for 8.



READ: 0/8

1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
And One Last Thing ... - Molly Harper

2. Member of the Month ~ Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year.
A Thief In A Kilt - Sandy Blair

3. Geography ~ Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.
You may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession.
TBD

4. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.
TBD

5. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend.
TBD

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example.
TBD

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation.
TBD

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie!
The Big Dirt Nap - Rosemary Harris (library)

9. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.
Can't Buy Me Love - Molly O'Keefe

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
TBD

2014 August Monthly Challenge

1. 'A' is for August: Aurora Sky ---- Nikki Jefford
2. Member of the Month - Katharina: A Kiss Before the Apocalypse ---- Thomas Sniegoski
3. Geography - Sweden ---- Discovery of Witches ---- Derorah Harkness
4. Family Fun Month ---- Shadows before the sun ---- Kelly Gay
5. Friendship Day ---- Raising innocence ---- Shannon Mayer
6. Left Handers' Day ---- Blade Song ---- J.C. Daniels
7. Relaxation Day ---- Zombies sold separately ---- Cheyenne McCray
8. National Thriftshop Day ---- Shadowed Threads ---- Shannon Mayer
9. Romance Awareness Month ---- Under the Final Moon ---- Hannah Jayne
10. Reader's Choice: The Undead Pool ---- Kim Harrison

10/10

in for 10

10/10 ~~ finished Aug 25th



'A' is for August: All Kinds of Tied Down Down by Mary Calmes ~~ Read 08/02/14 ~ 5★

Member of the Month: Seeing is Believing by Abigail Roux ~~ Read 08/04/14 ~ 3★

Geography: The Degan Incident by Rob Colton ~~ Read 08/25/14 ~ 4★

Family Fun Month: A Home For Christmas by Diane Adams ~~ Read 08/02/14 ~ 3★

Friendship Day: Pink Lace and Stolen Hearts by J.C. Wallace ~~ Read 08/04/14 ~ 3★

Left Handers' Day: The Dreams You Made in the Dirt by Lisa Henry ~~ Read 08/02/14 ~ 3.5★

Relaxation Day: Beauty And The Bookworm by Nick Pageant ~~ Read 08/04/14 ~ 3.5★

National Thriftshop Day: Let it Ride by L.C. Chase ~~ Read 08/11/14 ~ 3.5★

Romance Awareness Month: A Point of Honour by K. Mason ~~ Read 08/04/14 ~ 3★

Reader's Choice: My Brother's Lover by Lynn Kelling ~~ Read 08/07/14 ~ 3.5★

2014 August Monthly Challenge
Read 00/10

1. 'A' is for August: Opposition Jennifer L. Armentrout
2. Member of the Month: Uncommon Vows Mary Jo Putney
3. Geography: I Adored a Lord Katharine Ashe
4. Family Fun Month: Origin Jennifer L. Armentrout
5. Friendship Day: Foreplay Sophie Jordan
6. Left Handers' Day: A Good Debutante's Guide to Ruin Sophie Jordan
7. Relaxation Day: The Highlander's Bride Trouble Mary Wine
8. National Thriftshop Day: Saltwater Kisses: A Billionaire Love Story Krista Lakes
9. Romance Awareness Month: Dark Skye Kresley Cole
10. Reader's Choice: Sapphires Are an Earl's Best Friend Shana Galen

9 /10 Read

1. 'A' is for August:A.E. Via - Embracing His Syn - 8/5
2. Member of the Month: A Very D Christmas
√ 3. Geography: Diving in Deep - 8/22
√ 4. Family Fun Month: Nexus - 8/25
√ 5. Friendship Day: Melting Ice 5 - 8/5
√ 6. Left Handers' Day: Red Spanking--8/2
√ 7. Relaxation Day: Geeking Out on 11C--8/9
√ 8. National Thriftshop Day: On Edge - 8/6
√ 9. Romance Awareness Month:Let Love Live -- 8/23
√ 10. Reader's Choice:Road of No Return--8/2

2014 August Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

1. 'A' is for August:Amber Garza-Break Through
2. Member of the Month ~ Katharina: Published Dec.- Clarity of Lines
3. Geography ~ Sweden:Blond on cover- Big Boy
4. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.
5. Friendship Day (August 3): In Over His Head
6. Left Handers' Day (August 13):Red-headed- Red & Wolfe, Part I
7. Relaxation Day (August 15):Phone Kitten
8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17):freebie- Lazy Sundays
9. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A' Amber Beach, elizabeth lowell

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Here is the link to Katharina's shelves. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year. The Look of Love, bella andre

3. Geography - Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.

Sapphire Blue, kerstin gier


4. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc. , bailey cates

5. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend. , stephanie bond

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example. , cassandra clare

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation. , mary kay andrews

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie! , krista lakes

9. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre. , sarah maclean

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
, deborah harkness

I'm in for all 10 :)

Will be on vacation for a bit I hope to be able to complete all 10 books :)


2014 August Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed


1. 'A' is for August: Kiss Me Like This by Bella Andre finished 8/18

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: HI Katharina! The Gamble by Kristen Ashley finished 8/26

3. Geography - Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character Beauty from Love by Georgia Cates finished 8/29

4. Family Fun Month: Good Guys Love Dogs by Inglath Cooper finished 8/12

5. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that is recommended by a friend Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire finished 8/31

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way (orphan) Chasing Beautiful by Pamela Ann finished 8/30

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Down for the Count by Christine Bell finished 8/19

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): (R2R) Requested Surrender by Riley Murphy finished 8/4

9. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.A Date with a Dom by Riley Murphy finished 8/2

10. Reader's Choice: Tempting the Bodyguard by J. Lynn finished 8/6







my ratings and reviews

2014 August Monthly Challenge - 5/10 Read

♥♥♥ LEVEL 3 - 5/10 COMPLETED ♥♥♥


1. 'A' is for August: Alpha - Jasinda Wilder (08/03)
2. Member of the Month(Katharina): Giving Chase - Lauren Dane
3. Geography (Sweden): The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson (08/22)
4. Family Fun Month: The Winston Brothers - Lori Foster (08/13)
5. Friendship Day: Good Girls Don't - Victoria Dahl
6. Left Handers' Day: Hope Flames - Jaci Burton (08/25)
7. Relaxation Day: Seagrass Pier - Colleen Coble
8. National Thriftshop Day (Freebie): The One For Me - Rachel Hanna
9. Romance Awareness Month (Romantic Suspense): Dancing with Deception - Kadi Dillon
10. Reader's Choice: The Dom with a Safeword - Sorcha Black (08/10)

Holding my spot. :D - COMPLETE

10/10

1. "A" is for August - Touch & Geaux (8/10) ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Edge of Dawn (8/26) ★★★★★
3. Geography - Stealing the Wind (8/11) ★★★★★
4. Family Fun Month - A Fighting Man (8/3) ★★★½
5. Friendship Day - Glen & Tyler's Honeymoon Adventure (8/7) ★★★★
6. Left Hander's Day - Life After Death (8/10) ★★★★½
7. Relaxation Day - Bulletproof (8/10) ★★★★
8. National Thriftshop Day - Aftermath (8/20) ★★★★
9. Romance Awareness Month - Like Coffee and Doughnuts (8/5) ★★★★
10. Choice - Death by Silver (8/18) ★★★★

2014 August Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.

02. Member of the Month ~ Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year.

03. Geography ~ Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.
You may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession.

04. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.

05. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend.

06. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example.

07. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation.

08. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie!

09. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

I'm in

10/10 Read Completed

01. 'A' is for August: Paper Planes Aedin M Jules 8/3 ★★★★
02. Member of the Month ~ Katharina: Under Contract 8/9 ★★★
03. Geography ~ Sweden: Inland Empire 8/5 ★★★★
04. Family Fun Month: The Family We Make 8/26 ★★★★
05. Friendship Day (August 3): The River Leith 8/17 ★★★★
06. Left Handers' Day (August 13): someone in the minority Cheating Chance 8/4 ★★★★
07. Relaxation Day (August 15): Venetian Masks 8/20 ★★★
08. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Hairy Harry's Car Seat 8/10 ★★★★
09. Romance Awareness Month: The Guy From Glamour 8/11 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Chasing the King of the Mountains 8/19 ★★★★★

I'm in! :)

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2014 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: 8/1/2014 - 8/31/2014
10/10


1. 'A' is for August: The Winter Bride by:Anne Gracie 8/18 ****

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Tiger 8/8 ****

3. Geography - Sweden:(cover that features a blond) Big Boy 8/23 **

4. Family Fun Month: The Look of Love 8/31 ****

5. Friendship Day (August 3): Rock Chick Rescue 8/23 ****

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Some Girls Bite 8/13 ***

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Blood Rites 8/27 ****

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Wolf Signs 8/24 ****

9. Romance Awareness Month: Midnight Rainbow 8/20 ****

10. Reader's Choice: Midnight in Death 8/4 ****


To Read:

Finished:

Count me in for my usual 5.

1/5 Complete

1. 'A' is for August: Our Lives Entwined: Entwined Book Two

2. Member of the Month: Afterburn or Archer's Voice

3. Geography: Ugly Love (blue cover)

4. Family Fun Month: Beautiful Oblivion

5. Friendship Day: Beneath the Burn

6. Left Handers' Day: Maybe Someday(Ridge is deaf) 8/8

7. Relaxation Day: Rusty Nailed

8. National Thriftshop Day: Deep Surrendering: Episode 1 or All Over You

9. Romance Awareness Month: Twisted or Hudson

10. Reader's Choice: Five Erotic College Stories 8/3

I'm in!

I'm in 10
1. 'A' is for August: - A Long Way Down
2. Member of the Month - Katharina- Hot Zone
3. Geography - Sweden:- Seducing Cinderella
4. Family Fun Month:- The Look of Love
5. Friendship Day (August 3- Fireside
6. Left Handers' Day (August 13)-[book:Uglies|24770]
7. Relaxation Day (August 15): - Whiskey Beach
8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): -Whispers at the wall
9. Romance Awareness Month: - Shelter Mountain
10. Reader's Choice- A Crafty Killing

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2014 August Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed



1. 'A' is for August:
by Jennifer Ashley (Goodreads Author) 8/15/14. 4****

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: 8/18/14 5*****

3. Geography - Sweden: 8/31/14 4***

4. Family Fun Month: 8/23/14 5*****

5. 8/13/10 4****

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone ....newcomer in a small town for example. 8/17/14 4****

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): 8/10/14 5*****

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything.
...borrowed from the library 8/30/14 4****

9. Romance Awareness Month: 8/14/14 4****

10. Reader's Choice: 8/3/14 4****

haven't done this one in a while.

3/5 READ
updated: 8.15

*National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie!

Bleak House by Charles Dickens

*Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation.

Sweetwater Creek by Anne Rivers Siddons

*Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.

Happy Birthday by Danielle Steel


*Geography - Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.
Fun Facts about Sweden:
★ Sweden's flag is blue and gold and the country is often associated with blond hair and blue eyes.
★It is a constitutional monarchy and has a history associated with Vikings.
★ Sweden is a prosperous country and known for its universal healthcare.

So you may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession.

*Member of the Month - Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Here is the link to Katharina's shelves. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year.

*Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend.

2014 August Monthly Challenge


1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Here is the link to Katharina's shelves. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year.

3. Geography - Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.

Fun Facts about Sweden:
★ Sweden's flag is blue and gold and the country is often associated with blond hair and blue eyes.
★It is a constitutional monarchy and has a history associated with Vikings.
★ Sweden is a prosperous country and known for its universal healthcare.

So you may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession.

4. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.

5. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend.

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example.

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation.

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie!

9. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

I'm in for 6 this month

0/6

1. A is for August: Altered by Jennifer Rush

2. Member of the Month: Tangled by Emma Chase

5. Friendship Day: Recommended by a friend- Breaking Alexandria by KA Robinson

8. National Thriftshop Day: Claimed by S.E. Reign

9. Romance Awareness: A Beautiful Lie by Tara Sivec

10. Reader's Choice: Tattered Love by Lola Stark

Haven't decided what level to commit myself to, but I'm in for this month. First time trying this challenge.

I've decided to try 8 this round
Completed 4/8

1. 'A' is for August:Lady Luck by Kristen Ashley

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: The Gamble by Kristen Ashley

3. Geography - Sweden: His Bare Obsession by Lacey Thorn Has a blonde woman on the cover Completed 08/12/14

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): High Energy by Dara Joy Heroine is a reporter in a group of geniuses

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Simple Need by Lissa Matthews Completed 08/11/14

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): After Hours by Cara McKenna Completed 08/11/14

9. Romance Awareness Month: Play by Kylie Scott Completed 08/26/14

10. Reader's Choice: Lead by Kylie Scott

I'm in! :D

1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Here is the link to Katharina's shelves. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year.

3. Geography - Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.

Fun Facts about Sweden:
★ Sweden's flag is blue and gold and the country is often associated with blond hair and blue eyes.
★It is a constitutional monarchy and has a history associated with Vikings.
★ Sweden is a prosperous country and known for its universal healthcare.

So you may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession.

4. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.

5. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend.

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example.

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation.

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie!

9. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

Jennifer wrote: "Haven't decided what level to commit myself to, but I'm in for this month. First time trying this challenge."

Yay, glad to have you here!

So many books so little time.

Oh definitely!!

All Done 8/27

1. 'A' is for August: Mystery Man, Kristen Ashley DONE 8/18
2. Member of the Month - Katharina: The Fiery Cross, Diana Gabaldon DONE 8/22
3. Geography - Sweden: The Bachelor Trap, Elizabeth Thornton DONE 8/4
4. Family Fun Month: The Lucky One, Nicholas Sparks DONE 8/6
5. Friendship Day (August 3): Giving In, Maya Banks DONE 8/9
6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): The Trouble With Valentine's Day, Rachel Gipson DONE 8/15
7. Relaxation Day (August 15): See Jane Score, Rachel Gipson DONE 8/13
8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Over the Line, Cindy Gerard DONE 8/24
9. Romance Awareness Month: Fast Track, Julie Garwood DONE 8/16
10. Reader's Choice: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelo DONE 8/27

I'm in!
Count me for 5 of them (for now) :)

2014 August Monthly Challenge
Completed: 5/5

1. 'A' is for August: An Abundance of Katherines READ

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Published in 2010 - Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold READ

3. Geography - Sweden: One that features a blond or blue eyed person on the cover. - Pivot Point READ

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Across the Universe READ (The female protagonist is a redhead in a ship full of mono-ethic people )

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Also Known As READ

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2014 August Monthly Challenge
Duration: 8/1/2014 - 8/31/2014

Progress: 10 out of 10

1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'
Self-Inflicted Wounds: Heartwarming Tales of Epic Humiliation by Aisha Tyler - ***** - 8/2/2014

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Here is the link to Katharina's shelves. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year.
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 8/28/2014

3. Geography - Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.

Fun Facts about Sweden:
★ Sweden's flag is blue and gold and the country is often associated with blond hair and blue eyes.
★It is a constitutional monarchy and has a history associated with Vikings.
★ Sweden is a prosperous country and known for its universal healthcare.

So you may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession.
Gifts by Ursula K. Le Guin - *** - 8/19/2014 - Blue Cover

4. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.:
Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher - ***** - 8/4/2014

5. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend:
Big Girl Panties by Stephanie Evanovich - ***** - 8/21/2014 - 324 Pages

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example.
The Book of Tomorrow by Cecelia Ahern - *** - 8/12/2014 - Stranger in a small town

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation:
The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe - **** - 8/10/2014 - Goes on Vacation

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie!
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan - ***** - 8/7/2014 - Borrowed from Library

9. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre:
Fanning the Flames by Victoria Dahl - ***** - 8/5/2014

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Neverending Story by Michael Ende - *** - 8/6/2014 - 396 Pages

Read: 0/?


1. 'A' is for August: Forever Promised by Amy Lane

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Like & Subscribe (December)

3. Geography - Sweden: Prisoner of the Mountain Watch

4. Family Fun Month: The Art of Breathing

5. Friendship Day (August 3): Sometimes You Just Know

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): John & Jackie

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Just What the Truth Is

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Conscious Decisions of the Heart

9. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

Completed !
2014 August Monthly Challenge

1. 'A' is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'
by Sarah Addison Allen

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Katharina has been a member of the RRRC since December 2010. Here is the link to Katharina's shelves. Please read a book from any of Katharina's shelves, a book published in 2010 or a book published in December of any year. Aug 27

3. Geography - Sweden: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Sweden.

Fun Facts about Sweden:
★ Sweden's flag is blue and gold and the country is often associated with blond hair and blue eyes.
★It is a constitutional monarchy and has a history associated with Vikings.
★ Sweden is a prosperous country and known for its universal healthcare.

So you may also read a book with a blue or gold cover or one that features a blond and/or blue eyed person on the cover. Also you may read a Viking book or one involving a monarchy. You may also choose a book with a very wealthy character or one involved in the medical profession. Aug 16

4. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc. Aug 17

5. Friendship Day (August 3): Read a book that features friendship or one recommended by a friend. Aug 6

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Read a book about someone in the minority in some way or the odd man out - left handed, red headed, teacher in a family of business professionals, or newcomer in a small town for example. Aug 4

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a book where someone takes a vacation or a book you would read on a vacation. Aug 5

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Read a book that didn't cost you anything, either one you borrowed from the library or friend or was a freebie! Aug 14

9. Romance Awareness Month: A month made just for us! Read a romance book of any genre. Aug 18

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Aug 14

RRRC 2014 August Monthly Challenge

Duration: August 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014

0/10 Read

1. 'A' is for August: Border Princes by Dan Abnett
2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Swarm by B.V. Larsen
3. Geography - Sweden: Iced by Karen Marie Moning
4. Family Fun Month: The Guns of Avalon by Roger Zelazny
5. Friendship Day: Cipher by Cindi Madsen
6. Left Handers' Day: The Mage in Black by Jaye Wells
7. Relaxation Day: The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory
8. National Thriftshop Day: Life's a Beach Then You Die by Falafel Jones
9. Romance Awareness Month: Home to Stay by Terri Osburn
10. Reader's Choice:

I'm going to try to go for 10 :D
Completed: 10/10

1. 'A' is for August: Angels' Blood 7th Aug, ****
2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Darkfever 5th Aug, *****
3. Geography - Sweden: Mystery Man 4th Aug, ****
4. Family Fun Month: Rules of Attraction 12th Aug, *****
5. Friendship Day: Silver Shadows 2nd Aug, ****
6. Left Handers' Day: When Lightning Strikes 10th Aug, ****
7. Relaxation Day: Charade 24th Aug, ****
8. National Thriftshop Day: Because of Low 21st Aug, *****
9. Romance Awareness Month: Lover Awakened 11th Aug, *****
10. Reader's Choice: Lick 8th Aug, ****

TBR:

Read:

I will be in trying for all 10

5/10

1. 'A' is for August: The Archer's Heart Book One
2. Member of the Month - My Roommate's a Jock? Well, Crap! published December 31, 2012
3. Geography - Sweden: The Bigger They Are (rich boy)
4. Family Fun Month: Never a Hero mother son dynamics.
5. Friendship Day (August 3): Cheating Chance

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Checking Him Out

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Sno Ho
8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Major League Shutout

9. Romance Awareness Month: The Mating of Michael

10. Reader's Choice: The Fight for Identity

AUGUST
0 of 10 Complete!

1. “A”: The Gamble by Kristen Ashely
2. Hello Katharina!: Saved by the Rancher by Jennifer Ryan
3. Sweden: To Marry A Scottish Laird by Lynsay Sands (blondes on cover)
4. Family Fun Month: Slow Summer Burn by Elizabeth Barrett (siblings)
5. Friendship Day: Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich (Want to give up but friend encouraged me to read)
6. Left Handers' Day: The Groom's Gamble by Jade Lee (“ruined”)
7. Relaxation Day: Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis (vacation read)
8. Thriftshop Day: The Fireman Who Loved Me by Jennifer Bernard (Freebie)
9. Romance Awareness Month: Take My Breath Away by Christie Ridgway
10. Reader's Choice: The Collector by Nora Roberts

To Read:


Complete:

0/10 read


1. A is for August: Abigail Roux - Ball & Chain
2. Member of the Month: Unleashed
3. Geography: Seducing Cinderella
4. Family Fun Month: Carnal Intentions
5. Friendship Day: Bone Rider
6. Left Handers' Day: A Casual Weekend Thing
7. Relaxation Day: Beauty from Pain
8. National Thriftshop Day: Do-over
9. Romance Awareness Month: Laid Bear
10. Reader's Choice: Gives Light

RRRC - August Monthly Challenge

0/10 read

1. 'A' is for August: Nearly Broken by Devon Ashley
or
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh

2. Member of the Month - Katharina: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane

3. Geography - Sweden: Silent No More by N.E. Henderson

4. Family Fun Month: Read a book that involves family dynamics of some kind - children, parents, siblings etc.

5. Friendship Day (August 3): No One's Angel by Kelly Walker

6. Left Handers' Day (August 13): Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs

7. Relaxation Day (August 15): Pieces of Me by Ann Garner

8. National Thriftshop Day (August 17): Safe by Ryan Michele

9. Romance Awareness Month: Game For Love by Bella Andre

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

I'm in with 8. :)

2014 August Monthly Challenge
0/8

1. 'A' is for August: 17 First Kisses by Rachael Allen

2. Member of the Month - Katharina:

3. Geography - Sweden:

4. Family Fun Month: Between Sisters

5. Friendship Day: Never Seduce a Scot

6. Left Handers' Day:

7. Relaxation Day: The Princess Bride

8. National Thriftshop Day:

9. Romance Awareness Month: Outlander

10. Reader's Choice:The Fire Opal

I think I'm going for all 10.

0/10 Read

1. A for August: Crave The Night by Lara Adrian
2. Hi Katharina! When the Duke Was Wicked by Lorraine Heath
3. Sweden: Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh
4. Family Fun Day: Suddenly Last Summer by Sarah Morgan
5. Friendship Day: Thirteen by Kelley Armstrong
6. Left Handers' Day: The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison
7. Relaxation Day: Pyramids by Terry Pratchett
8. Thriftshop Day: Otherwise Engaged by Amanda Quick
9. Romance Awareness: Then Came You by Jill Shalvis
10. My Choice: TBD