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August Mini Challenge5/5
1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
2. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
4. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
5. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
August mini challenge4/4
1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
many friends- Dead in Dublin by Catie Murphy 16 August; 5☆
2. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
A Cup of Holiday Fear by Ellie Alexander 8 August; 4 1/2☆
3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
Tide and Punishment by Bree Baker 12 August; 4 1/2☆
5. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
MC's friend disappears- The Lair of the White Fox by Peter Tremayne 3 August; 4☆
Alice's space1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
2. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
4. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
A Dying Light in Corduba by Lindsey Davis
5. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off)
by M.Z. Andrews
In! Finished on 08/231. Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
(Barb and Toni)2. Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
3. Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
4. Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
5. Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
Mini - August 20201. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
Saturn Night Fever2. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
Carbs & Cadavers 3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
Booked for Trouble4. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a borrowed book (friend or library).
A Share in Death5. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off)
Murder at an Irish Wedding
August 2020 mini challengeUpdated: Aug. 15
Progress: 4/5
1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson - Aug. 132. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
Another One Bites the Crust by Ellie Alexander3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
Lost and Found in Cedar Cove by Debbie Macomber - Aug. 234. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
Bonita by Ellen Miles - Aug. 155. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
The Twin Dilemma by Carolyn Keene - Aug. 6
August 2020 Mini Challenge
Completed: 5/5
1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
Ordeal by Innocence by Agatha Christie ✔️ 8/19/20
2. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
Macaron Murder by Harper Lin ✔️ 8/31/20
3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
The Secret of Seaside by Agatha Ball ✔️ 8/31/20
4. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
Lost Among the Angels by Alice Duncan ✔️ 8/29/20
5. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
Nemesis by Agatha Christie ✔️ 8/16/20
Completed: 5/5
1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
Ordeal by Innocence by Agatha Christie ✔️ 8/19/202. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
Macaron Murder by Harper Lin ✔️ 8/31/203. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
The Secret of Seaside by Agatha Ball ✔️ 8/31/204. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
Lost Among the Angels by Alice Duncan ✔️ 8/29/205. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
Nemesis by Agatha Christie ✔️ 8/16/20
August Mini ChallengeCompleted: 5/5
1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
8/12. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
8/223. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
9/44. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
8/25. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
8/2
Here is what I have so far. I know where some of my books will come from but don't know the specific title that I will read yet. Hoping that something I read will just naturally fit for Banana Split day too.Friendship Day: #readforkimberly
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Blueberry Muffin Murder
Water Quality Month and National Lighthouse Day: Murder Checks Inn
Book Lover’s Day and National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
August 2020 Mini Challenge√1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom 8/4/20
√2. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
Dial M for Mousse by Laura Bradford 8/12/20
√3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
Murder Wears Mittens by Sally Goldenbaum 8/26/20
√4. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
The Under Dog and Other Stories by Agatha Christie 8/5/20
√5. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
One Two, Buckle My Shoe by Agatha Christie 8/1/20
Completed: 1/5
1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
The Silent Patient - DONE 8/20/20
2. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
The Sweet Taste of Murder
3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
Clammed Up
4. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
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5. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
Death By Ice Cream
1. Read a book from a friend’s shelf..All Dressed Up and No Place to Haunt by Rose Presley (8/5/20)2. Read a book with cookies on the cover....The Big Chili by Julia Buckley (8/2/20) Great book, couldn’t put it down!
3. Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover....Murder’s No Votive Confidence by Christin Beecher (8/7/20)
4. Read a borrowed book from friend or library...The Christie Chrse by Victoria Abbott (8/15/20)
5. Read a book which someone splits...The Sayers Swindle by Victoria Abbott (8/17/20)
I'm in!Challenge runs from August 1 to August 31, 2020
1. Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
2. Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
3. Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
4. Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
5. Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
August Challenge 1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
In the Woods 08.06.20
2. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
4. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).The Woman in White 08.23.20
5. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off). My Year of Rest and Relaxation 08.23.20
Here are your August 2020 Mini Challenges!1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
A Call for Kelp by Bree Baker 8/24/2020
2. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
Macaron Murder by Harper Lin 8/25/2020
3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
Murder Checks Inn by Tim Myers 8/28/2020
4. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
Bow Wow Big House by Addison Moore 8/15/2020
5. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
Not One Clue by Lois Greiman 8/11/2020
August Mini0/5 Completed
1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
2. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
, Eva Gates4. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
5. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off). A Novel Murder, Elizabeth Penney
Updated 8/9/203/5
1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
Drizzled with Death by Jessie Crocket 8/6/20
2. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti - Bailey Cates 8/4/20
3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
4. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
5. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
The Diva Spices It Up by Krista Davis 8/9/20
0 / 51. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
2. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
4. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
5. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
Finished :)August Mini Challenge
5/5
1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
2. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
4. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
5. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
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Done! This month only 4 books...August mini challenge
1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
many friends- Dead in Dublin by Catie Murphy 16 August; 5☆
2. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
A Cup of Holiday Fear by Ellie Alexander 8 August; 4 1/2☆
3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
Tide and Punishment by Bree Baker 12 August; 4 1/2☆
5. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
MC's friend disappears- The Lair of the White Fox by Peter Tremayne 3 August; 4☆
Finished see #13. Really enjoyed every book. Looking forward to the September mini challenge and to welcome beautiful Fall!
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Finished!
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1. Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend: An Appetite for Murder by Lucy Burdette
2. Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover: Alibi for a Cold Winter's Night by Ilsa Mayr
3. Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover: Murder on Cape Cod by Maddie Day
4. Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library): Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie
5. Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off): Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
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I was not sure I would be able to get this challenge done, but I did it! Well, almost...I am more then halfway done with my last one. I think I may try for the September Mini challenge next. 1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
Murders and Metaphors by Amanda Flower
2. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
And Then There Were Crumbs by Eve Calder
3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
By Book or By Crook by Eva Gates
4. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis
5. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
Death Beside the Seaside by T E Kinsey
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FINISHEDHere are your August 2020 Mini Challenges!
1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
A Call for Kelp by Bree Baker 8/24/2020
2. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
Macaron Murder by Harper Lin 8/25/2020
3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
Murder Checks Inn by Tim Myers 8/28/2020
4. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
Bow Wow Big House by Addison Moore 8/15/2020
5. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).
Not One Clue by Lois Greiman 8/11/2020
Thanks, Heather and Marisa!Congrats, Genevieve!
I'm going to consider my August mini challenge done even though I am short by one book. I haven't started my last book but I am happy with finishing 4. See message #6.
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Challenge completed 8/31/20
5/5 books
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5/5 books
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Done
1.- Friendship Day: Omens by Suzanne Wright (05/08/2020 - ★★★☆)
2.- National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Cookies and Buried Secrets by Amber Crewes (31/08/2020 - ★★★)
3.- Water Quality Month/ National Lighthouse Day: This Old Homicide by Kate Carlisle (16/08/2020 - ★★★☆)
4.- Book Lover’s Day / National Thrift Shop Day: Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron (26/08/2020 - ★★★★)
5.- National Banana Split Day: Angel's Verdict by Mary Stanton (24/08/2020 - ★★★★)
Congrats to everyone on finishing your challenges!
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RULES
** Books DO NOT all have to be mysteries. You can use any genres.
** A book can be used only once for this challenge, but can be used for other challenges (Seasonal, World Trip, Ultimate, etc.).
** You DO NOT have to choose books in advance, and can change your mind at any time if you do.
** Do as many as you are able and have fun!
1. August 2 is Friendship Day: Read a book from the shelf of a Goodreads friend.
2. August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Read a book featuring cookies, or with cookies on the cover.
3. August is Water Quality Month and August 7 is National Lighthouse Day: Read a book featuring a lighthouse as part of the story or on the cover.
4. August 9 is Book Lover’s Day and August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day: Read a used or borrowed book (friend or library).
5. August is National Banana Split Day: Read a book in which someone “splits” (leaves, disappears, takes off).