Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

2021 August Monthly Challenge

1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jewel E. Ann-
* Jewel E. Ann was a dental hygienist before writing full time
* She published her first novel in 2014
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jewel E. Ann's website is based in Indiana.

Alternatively you may also read a book:
* featuring a main character in the medical profession
* published in 2014
* shelved as Contemporary Romance
* set in Indiana, or by an author who is from Indiana.

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island
* set in the southern hemisphere
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
The gladiolus is the signature flower of Dame Edna Everage. The purple-haired 'Dame' is the alter ego of Barry Humphries - an Australian actor, artist, author, comedian and satirist.
Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
* where the MC dresses in drag (man or woman), or is in disguise/undercover
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
* shelved 'humor' or 'funny'.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dame_Ed...

7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author
* MC works/owns/runs a business
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Sadly this isn't about pooches but about the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.

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


You can choose any number of 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.

Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating; you may update your original challenge as or go or repost if you choose.

Happy Reading!!

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RRRC Monthly Challenge
1-31 August 2021

Read: 0/5

TBD

COMPLETED

🏕 1. Read a book with green on cover- A Good Day for Chardonnay ✔
🏕 2. Book with character representing Layla (night)- The Risk ✔
🏕 3. Read a Contemporary Romance book-Lovebug ✔
🏕 4. Book with apostrophe in title- Daddy's Girl ✔
🏕 5. Read a book featuring a hero- police- Travis ✔
🏕 6. Read a book with purple in cover- Because of Miss Bridgerton ✔
🏕 7. Read a book with MC who lives in rural area- Playing by the Greek's Rules ✔
🏕 8. Read a book set in the UK- Black Silk ✔
🏕 9. Read a book with a shifter MC- A Girl Named Calamity ✔
🏕 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice- F*ck Marriage ✔

2021 August Monthly Challenge



10/10 Completed



01. Happy August Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
Montana Promises by Kim Law 08/15/21
02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).
Her Rogue Alpha by Paige Tyler 08/05/21
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Jewel E. Ann: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name.
Alternatively you may also read a book:
* featuring a main character in the medical profession
* published in 2014
* shelved as Contemporary Romance
* set in Indiana, or by an author who is from Indiana.
One Snowy Night by Jill Shalvis 08/01/21
04. Children's Day (Tuvalu) (August 3):
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏾Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island
* set in the southern hemisphere
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.
No Kind of Hero by Rosalind James 08/12/21
05. Heroes Day (Zimbabwe) (August 10):
👨🏼‍🚒Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.
Under Control by Shannon Stacey 08/03/21
06. The official flower for August is the gladiolus:
🌺Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
* where the MC dresses in drag (man or woman), or is in disguise/undercover
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
* shelved 'humor' or 'funny'.
Texas Love Song by Jodi Thomas 08/19/21
07. Jane’s Birthday!! (August 13): So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
🎂Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author
* MC works/owns/runs a business
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.
It Happened in Scotland by Patience Griffin 08/11/21
08. National Burger Day (UK) (August 27):
🍔Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)
The Way to a Duke's Heart by Caroline Linden 08/07/21
09. 'Dog Days of Summer':
⭐️Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.
Her True Match by Paige Tyler 08/26/21
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
The Real Mr. Right in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk 08/21/21

KRISSY'S SPOT

✔01. Pub in Aug:
●Be Fairy Game, 8/10 ★★★★★
✔02. Name Bob:
●The One and Only Bob, 8/24 ★★★
✔03. Contemporary:
●Get a Life, Chloe Brown, 8/18 ★★★★
✔04. Apostrophe:
●Power Plays & Straight A's, 8/08 ★★★★★
✔05. J Title:
●Jam Packed, 8/30 ★★★★
✔06. E Author:
●Goal Lines & First Times, 8/08 ★★★★
✔07. Australia:
●Tic-Tac-Mistletoe, 8/04 ★★
✔08. UK:
●The Art of Sinning, 8/19 ★★★
✔09. Featuring a Pet:
●Hummingbird Heartbreak, 8/11 ★★★
✔10. My Choice:
●Stripped, 8/24 ★★★★

2021 August Monthly Challenge

1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.


2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).
Prince of Hearts by L.A. Cotton

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jewel E. Ann-
* Jewel E. Ann was a dental hygienist before writing full time
* She published her first novel in 2014
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jewel E. Ann's website is based in Indiana.

Alternatively you may also read a book:
* featuring a main character in the medical profession
* published in 2014
* shelved as Contemporary Romance
* set in Indiana, or by an author who is from Indiana.
The Spark

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island
* set in the southern hemisphere
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.


5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.
King of Souls by L.A. Cotton 4 stars 8/6/21

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
The gladiolus is the signature flower of Dame Edna Everage. The purple-haired 'Dame' is the alter ego of Barry Humphries - an Australian actor, artist, author, comedian and satirist.
Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
* where the MC dresses in drag (man or woman), or is in disguise/undercover
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
* shelved 'humor' or 'funny'.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dame_Ed...

7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author
* MC works/owns/runs a business
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.
5 stars 8/7/21


8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)
The Trouble with #9 (drool worthy) 4 stars 8/4/21

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Sadly this isn't about pooches but about the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.



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



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2021 August Monthly Challenge

1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot. Flowers Under My Pillow, Nell Iris, 8/6

2. Baby Names! Read a book that is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, Layla (Night, Black), The Last Drop, Layla Reyne, 8/28

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: read a book set in Indiana, Gruff Touch, R. Cayden, 8/15

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu), set in the southern hemisphere, More, Abra Pressler, 8/18

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe) Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!, Role Model, Rachel Reid, 8/17

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus Read a book that has flowers or the color purple on the cover, Matched by My Rival, D.J. Jamison, 8/25

7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book set in Australia or written by an Australian author, Dearest Milton James, N.R. Walker, 8/27

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK) Read a book set in the UK, Tortoise Interruptus, J.L. Merrow, 8/27

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer' Read a book featuring a pet, Lake Steamy, R. Cayden, 8/28

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice, Seeing Blind, Poppy Dale, 8/27

2021 August Monthly Challenge

My Spot 8/10

1. Green on Cover - The Last Honest Woman - Nora Roberts
4 stars

2. Layla - Layla - Colleen Hoover 8/25 - 2 stars

3. Contemporary romance - Her Aussie Holiday - Stephanie
London - 3.5 stars - 8/21

4. Set on an island -

5. Title starts with "U" - Uncovering Small Town Secrets - Tyler
Anne Snell - 8/16 - 4 stars

6. Purple Flowers on cover - Sweet Home Alaska - Beth
Carpenter - 8/20 -4 stars

7. Australian author - Kandy Shepard - From Paradise...to
Pregnant! - 8/16 - 3 stars

8. Set in the UK - Love is a Rogue - Lenora Bell - 8/24 - 3.5

9. Features a pet (cougar)- Black Hills - Nora Roberts - 4 stars -
8/17

10. My choice -

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed August 23

1. Happy August Birthday!: Green on the cover: Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer August 7, 4 stars

2. Baby Names! Nora: Born in Fire by Nora Roberts August 18, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Published in 2014: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke August 13, 3 stars

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu): Assignment: Baby by Lynne Marshall August 5, 3 stars

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe) Read a book: police:Hot Six by Janet Evanovich August 9, 5 stars

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus: Read a book: purple on the cover: The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares August 8, 3 stars

7. 13 August - my birthday!!: MM (gay) romance: A Chip in His Shoulder by L.A. Witt August 10, 5 stars

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK) Read a book: set in the UK: Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas August 23, 4 stars

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer': Santa Clawed by Rita Mae Brown August 21, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus August 16, 4 stars

Me!! 🙋🏻‍♀️

2021 August Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy August Birthday!:
Read a book published in August.
Cash's Fight-Jamie Begley 8/04

2. Baby Names!
Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names.
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).
(MC Layla Ray)
The Rage-Jaci J. 8/06

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann:

Alternatively you may also read a book:
* published in 2014
Shade's Fall-Jamie Begley 8/04

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Read a book:
* set on an island
Drunk on a Boat-Zane Mitchell 8/23

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book:
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
Virtuous-M.S. Force 8/27


6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
Read a book:
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
Misty Evans-Deadly Intent 8/20

7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* written by an Australian author
Kate McCarthy-Fighting Redemption 8/16

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book:
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
No Reservations-Stephanie Rose 8/19

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Read a book:
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
Muses & Melodies-Rebecca Yarros 8/13


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Baiting Him-Aurora Rose Reynolds 8/13

My spot! :)

2021 August Monthly Challenge Read 10/10 FINISHED!!!!
✔1. {book with green on the cover} ~ Dates & Disasters by Maz Maddox finished 8/10/2021
✔2. {written by an author with one of the following popular baby names: Layla (Night, Black)} ~ Relay by Layla Reyne finished 8/6/2021
✔3. {published in 2014} ~ Broken Phoenix by Edmond Manning finished 8/6/2021
✔4. {features a child/children} ~ The Problem by Piper Scott finished 8/10/2021
✔5. {featuring a hero/with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z} ~ Until We Meet Once More by Josh Lanyon finished 8/16/2021
✔6. {where the MC is in disguise/undercover} ~ Buck Baxter, Love Detective by Geoffrey Knight finished 8/7/2021
✔7. {written by an Australian author/an MM (gay) romance} ~ Code Red by N.R. Walker finished 8/4/2021
✔8. {set in the UK} - Heartstopper: Volume Two by Alice Oseman finished 8/15/2021
✔9. {a shifter MC} ~ Runes, Ruin & Redemption by Maz Maddox finished 8/3/2021
✔10. {my choice} ~ Hellsinger File #241 by Rhys Ford finished 8/1/2021

I'm in! :)

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1. August (Green Cover): The Intrigue at Highbury by Carrie Bebris
2. Miles/Myles (Soldier): Trouble in Paradise by Carolyn Brown
3. Contemporary Romance: Talk of the Town by Karen Hawkins
4. Apostrophe in Title: Red Hood's Revenge by Jim C. Hines
5. Hero MC: Red Demon by Deidre Knight
6. Purple Cover: A Rogue In A Kilt by Sandy Blair
7. MC runs a business: Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs
8. Droolworthy Cover: Wild Highland Magic by Kendra Leigh Castle
9. Shifter MC: My Sister is a Werewolf by Kathy Love
10. Reader's Choice: Turned by Julie Kenner

2021 August Monthly Challenge
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👩‍🏫1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot. Published: August 20,2013
Wethering the Storm by: Samantha Towle (08/04/21)

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jewel E. Ann-
* Jewel E. Ann was a dental hygienist before writing full time
* She published her first novel in 2014
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jewel E. Ann's website is based in Indiana.

Alternatively you may also read a book:
* featuring a main character in the medical profession
* published in 2014
* shelved as Contemporary Romance
* set in Indiana, or by an author who is from Indiana.

👩‍🏫4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island- Deep Domination by: Lili Valente (08/04/21)
* set in the southern hemisphere
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.

👩‍🏫6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
The gladiolus is the signature flower of Dame Edna Everage. The purple-haired 'Dame' is the alter ego of Barry Humphries - an Australian actor, artist, author, comedian and satirist.
Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
* where the MC dresses in drag (man or woman), or is in disguise/undercover
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
* shelved 'humor' or 'funny'.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dame_Ed...
Desperate Domination: A Dark Romance by: Everly Stone (08/05/21)


👩‍🏫7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author
* MC works/owns/runs a business- Hired for Heat by: Leann Ryans (08/06/21)
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.

👩‍🏫8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
Twice Bitten by: Chloe Neill (08/06/21)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Sadly this isn't about pooches but about the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.

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

2021 August Monthly Challenge
5/5 ROMANCE

1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name.
Ride the Tide by Julie Ann Walker 14 August; 4☆


Alternatively you may also read a book:
* featuring a main character in the medical profession
* published in 2014
* shelved as Contemporary Romance
* set in Indiana, or by an author who is from Indiana.

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island
* set in the southern hemisphere
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.
Tracking Stolen Secrets by Laura Scott 22 August; 4☆


5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
The gladiolus is the signature flower of Dame Edna Everage. The purple-haired 'Dame' is the alter ego of Barry Humphries - an Australian actor, artist, author, comedian and satirist.
Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
* where the MC dresses in drag (man or woman), or is in disguise/undercover
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
* shelved 'humor' or 'funny'.
The Beach House by Jenny Hale 9 August; 4☆


7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author
* MC works/owns/runs a business
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.
Rosso, Bianco e Sangue Blu (=Red, White & Royal Blue) by Casey McQuiston 19 August; 5☆


8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Sadly this isn't about pooches but about the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.
Alaskan Dawn by Edie Claire 5 August; 5☆


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

Read 10/10

1. Happy August Birthday! Read a book with green on the cover:His Prize Pupil 15/8

2. Baby Names! Read a book that is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names - Miles/Myles, Layla, Gabriel, Nora/Norah: Vision in White 11/8

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read a book featuring a main character in the medical profession: Hello Stranger 21/8

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu) Read a book that features a child: Her Rough Mountain Outlaw 1/8

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe) Read a book featuring a hero: Eidolon 5/8

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus. Read a book that has the color purple on the cover: Daddy's Worst Nightmare 5/8

7. 13 August - my birthday! Read a book where the MC lives in a rural area: Knotted 17/8

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK) Read a book set in the UK: Sea of Ruin 8/8 (there’s a few chapters set in England)

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer' Read a book with a shifter MC: Alpha 14/8

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice: Queen Sized 12/8

2021 August Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August

John's Yearning by Tina Folsom - 03/08/2021

✔️2. Baby Names! Read a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
* Miles/Myles (Soldier) - Sawyer

Never Let Go by Cynthia Eden - 05/08/2021

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read a book published in 2014

Cain's Identity by Tina Folsom - 01/08/2021

✔️4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Read a book has an apostrophe in the book title

Luther's Return by Tina Folsom - 02/08/2021

✔️5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.

Keep Me Close by Cynthia Eden - 06/08/2021

✔️6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
Read a book the author first or last name starts with the letter E

It's Getting Scot in Here by Suzanne Enoch - 05/08/2021

✔️7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.

Thomas's Choice by Tina Folsom - 01/08/2021

✔️8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book set in the UK

The Duke Is But a Dream by Anna Bennett - 03/08/2021

✔️9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Read a book with an MC who is famous (Persephone)

Hit Me With Your Best Scot by Suzanne Enoch - 09/08/2021

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

When You Wish Upon a Rogue by Anna Bennett - 04/08/2021

2021 August Monthly Challenge
Progress: 8/10

🎌1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot. Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons 🏅🏅🏅 8/1

🎌2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black) Find Layla 🏅🏅 8/23
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).

🎌3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jewel E. Ann-
* Jewel E. Ann was a dental hygienist before writing full time
* She published her first novel in 2014
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jewel E. Ann's website is based in Indiana.

Alternatively you may also read a book:
* featuring a main character in the medical profession The Final Girl Support Group 🏅🏅🏅🏅 8/21
* published in 2014
* shelved as Contemporary Romance
* set in Indiana, or by an author who is from Indiana.

🎌4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island The Troop 🏅🏅🏅🏅 8/12
* set in the southern hemisphere
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.

🎌5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever! Shadow and Bone 🏅🏅🏅🏅 8/11
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
The gladiolus is the signature flower of Dame Edna Everage. The purple-haired 'Dame' is the alter ego of Barry Humphries - an Australian actor, artist, author, comedian and satirist.
Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
* where the MC dresses in drag (man or woman), or is in disguise/undercover
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
* shelved 'humor' or 'funny'.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dame_Ed...

🎌7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author
* MC works/owns/runs a business
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness Hex Hall 🏅🏅🏅🏅 8/2
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.

🎌8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉) Immortally Yours 🏅🏅🏅🏅 8/23

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Sadly this isn't about pooches but about the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.

🎌10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. City of Bones 🏅🏅🏅 8/3

2021 August Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 8/1/21 to 8/31/21
8/10

1. Happy August birthday! - Published in August – A Slice of Murder by Chris Cavender - 8/21/21 ♥♥♥♥

Pub 8/1/09

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, bob, Roberta, bobbie, Robertson, etc)b Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses)b Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel Eb Ann - Shelved as Contemporary Romance - Seeing Red by Jill Shalvis - 8/12/21 ♥♥♥

90 readers tagged as Romance

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu) - Apostrophe in the book title - Cody's Fiancée by Gina Ferris Wilkins - 8/5/21 ♥♥♥


5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe) - Title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z - Knocked Up by Stacey Lynn - 8/9/21 ♥♥♥


6. MC's first or last name starts with the letter E – Shadows in Death by J.D. Robb - 8/14/21 ♥♥♥♥♥

MC is Eve Dallas

7. 13 August - my birthday - MC works/owns/runs a business - Dirty Filthy Rich Men by Laurelin Paige - 8/6/21 ♥♥♥

Donovan and Weston share ownership of the companyb

8. 27 August - National burger Day - Set in the UK - When You Wish Upon a Rogue by Anna Bennett - 8/22/21 ♥♥♥♥


9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Sadly this isn't about pooches but about the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Been There, Married That by Gigi Levangie Grazer - 8/17/21 ♥♥

2021 August Monthly Challenge

1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jewel E. Ann-
* Jewel E. Ann was a dental hygienist before writing full time
* She published her first novel in 2014
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jewel E. Ann's website is based in Indiana.

Alternatively you may also read a book:
* featuring a main character in the medical profession
* published in 2014
* shelved as Contemporary Romance
* set in Indiana, or by an author who is from Indiana.

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island
* set in the southern hemisphere
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
The gladiolus is the signature flower of Dame Edna Everage. The purple-haired 'Dame' is the alter ego of Barry Humphries - an Australian actor, artist, author, comedian and satirist.
Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
* where the MC dresses in drag (man or woman), or is in disguise/undercover
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
* shelved 'humor' or 'funny'.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dame_Ed...

7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author
* MC works/owns/runs a business
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Sadly this isn't about pooches but about the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.

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

2021 August Monthly Challenge

1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jewel E. Ann-
* Jewel E. Ann was a dental hygienist before writing full time
* She published her first novel in 2014
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jewel E. Ann's website is based in Indiana.

Alternatively you may also read a book:
* featuring a main character in the medical profession
* published in 2014
* shelved as Contemporary Romance
* set in Indiana, or by an author who is from Indiana.

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island
* set in the southern hemisphere
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
The gladiolus is the signature flower of Dame Edna Everage. The purple-haired 'Dame' is the alter ego of Barry Humphries - an Australian actor, artist, author, comedian and satirist.
Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
* where the MC dresses in drag (man or woman), or is in disguise/undercover
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
* shelved 'humor' or 'funny'.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dame_Ed...

7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author
* MC works/owns/runs a business
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Sadly this isn't about pooches but about the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.

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

2021 August Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10 tasks DONE!

1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
Much Ado about Nauticaling (Whit and Whiskers Mystery #1) by Gabby Allan 8/8/21 3.5stars

2. Baby Names! Read a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
Aspen Crossroads (Whisper Canyon #1) by Janine Rosche 8/7/21 4.5stars (God is My Strength - Jace uses a lot of Bible verses throughout. even though he's not a churchgoer. to help him get through life and some of his darker memories)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jewel E. Ann-
* Jewel E. Ann was a dental hygienist before writing full time
* She published her first novel in 2014
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jewel E. Ann's website is based in Indiana.

Alternatively you may also read a book:
* featuring a main character in the medical profession
It's a Christmas Thing (The Christmas Tree Ranch #2) by Janet Dailey 8/11/21 4stars (Rush is a vet)

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
Read a book:
* that features a child/children
From Ashes to Song by Hilary Hauck 8/2/21 4stars (Assunta's children)

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!
Holding Out for Christmas (The Christmas Tree Ranch #3) by Janet Dailey 8/11/21 4stars (Conner for being there when needed; Megan for helping her family when she's needed)

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
The gladiolus is the signature flower of Dame Edna Everage. The purple-haired 'Dame' is the alter ego of Barry Humphries - an Australian actor, artist, author, comedian and satirist.
Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
Miss Lattimore's Letter by Suzanne Allain 8/3/21 4stars (flowers)

7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* MC works/owns/runs a business
Fake Married to My Best Friend's Daddy: An Age Gap Pregnancy Romance (Forbidden Temptations) by Sofia T Summers 8/4/21 4stars (Adrian owns/runs an insurance company)

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book:
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)
My Kind of Christmas (The Christmas Tree Ranch #1) by Janet Dailey 8/10/21 4stars (a man and his dog, aww)

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Sadly this isn't about pooches but about the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
Read a book:
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.
Wait for It by Jenn McKinlay 8/5/21 4.5stars (sun)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Love by the Letter (Unexpected Brides #0.5) by Melissa Jagears 8/8/21 4stars

5/10 Planned
9/10 Actual

1. Happy August Birthday! Irish Magic (August pub and green on cover)
2. Baby Names! Miles/Myles (Soldier) Code Name Hélène (soldier)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Driven to Distraction (contemporary)
4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu) Grinder (features a child character)
5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe) The Duke Undone (heroine is my hero! Go girl!)
6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus First Comes Scandal (purple cover)
7. 13 August - my birthday!! Much Ado About You (small town, MC runs a business)
8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK) Soulless (set in UK)
9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer' The Friend Zone (dog in story)
10. Reader's Choice: Blindsided/The Guy in the Middle/Love & Gelato
Books:
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READ:

I'm in!

2021 August Monthly Challenge


7/10

1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August.
Uncharted


2. Baby Names!: Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names. This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann.


4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu): Read a book set on a island.
Love Scammed



5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe): Read a book featuring a hero (search & rescue)
Hold Your Breath


6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus: Read a book that has color purple on the cover.
A Good Man


7. 13 August - my birthday!!: Read a book with a MC works/owns/runs a business.
Higher Love


8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK): Read a book that features a foodie MC bakers
sugar butter flour love : a novella


9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer': Read a book
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes: A Story of Love, Loss, and Rock-And-Roll

2021 August Monthly Challenge
Read: 5/10

✔️1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
🐝 Here to Stay by Adriana Herrera (Pub. August 2020)▪️8/9/21▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).
🐝The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name.
🐝Look the Part by Jewel E. Ann

✔️4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island
* set in the southern hemisphere
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.
🐝Bound by Duty by Valerie Hansen▪️8/28/21▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.
🐝Vicious Cycle by Katie Ashley

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
The gladiolus is the signature flower of Dame Edna Everage. The purple-haired 'Dame' is the alter ego of Barry Humphries - an Australian actor, artist, author, comedian and satirist.
Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
* where the MC dresses in drag (man or woman), or is in disguise/undercover
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
* shelved 'humor' or 'funny'.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dame_Ed...
🐝Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey

✔️7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author
* MC works/owns/runs a business
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.
🐝No Other Will Do by Karen Witemeyer

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)
🐝Death by the Dozen by Jenn McKinlay

✔️9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Sadly this isn't about pooches but about the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.
🐝No Filter by Heather Day Gilbert▪️8/8/21▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
🐝Drive Me Wild by Melanie Harlow▪️8/18/21▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2021 August Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE

1. Happy August Birthday!: green on cover Julie Anne Lindsey 8/4

2. Baby Names!
* Miles/Myles Beauty and the Wolf Marina Myles 8/17
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann:
* MC is in the medical profession Covert M.D. Jessica Andersen 8/10
4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
* has an apostrophe in the book title Hide'n Go Seek Dale Mayer 8/14
5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
* title starting with K Killer in the Kiwis Dale Mayer 8/15
6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
* MC's first or last name starts with the letter E Edward X. Delaney The Anderson Tapes Lawrence Sanders 8/5
7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author -- Set in Queensland and by an Australian author The Corpse at the Carnival Grace York 8/6
8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
* that features a foodie MC -- chef, restaurant owner Backrush Jana Deleon 8/18
9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
moon or stars on cover Venturess Betsy Cornwell 8/5

10. Reader's Choice: Gemini Moon Maria Grazia Swan 8/15

2021 August Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE! 8/24 😍🌟💖🌹

1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.

pub 8/7; 8/16

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).

8/8

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jewel E. Ann-
* Jewel E. Ann was a dental hygienist before writing full time
* She published her first novel in 2014
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jewel E. Ann's website is based in Indiana.

Alternatively you may also read a book:
* featuring a main character in the medical profession
* published in 2014
* shelved as Contemporary Romance
* set in Indiana, or by an author who is from Indiana.

8/2

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island
* set in the southern hemisphere
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.

8/8

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.

8/7

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
The gladiolus is the signature flower of Dame Edna Everage. The purple-haired 'Dame' is the alter ego of Barry Humphries - an Australian actor, artist, author, comedian and satirist.
Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
* where the MC dresses in drag (man or woman), or is in disguise/undercover
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
* shelved 'humor' or 'funny'.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dame_Ed...

8/6

7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author
* MC works/owns/runs a business
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.

8/17

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)

8/3

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Sadly this isn't about pooches but about the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.

8/10

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

8/9

Monthly Challenge ~ August 2021

Read 9/9

1. Published in August: The Marquess's Darling Match Maggie Dallen 4☆ 24/8/21
2. Miles: Lyon Eyes Lynne Connolly 2☆ 3/8/21
3. X
4. Apostrophe in title: A Lyon's Pride Emily Royal 4☆ 1/8/21
5. Title starting with V: The Valet Experiment Ellie St. Clair 4☆ 8/8/21
6. Author name: E: Elizabeth Moss: Regency House: Secrets and Lies: 3.5☆ 3/8/21
7. Australian author: Heather Boyd: Pleasures of the Night 4☆ 6/8/21
8. Set in U.K. It Had to Be the Duke Christi Caldwell 5☆ 5/8/21
9. Stars on cover: Delighted by the Duke Amanda Mariel 4☆ 2/8/21
10. Reader's Choice: Wayward Carole Mortimer 5☆ 4/8/21

X

Im in

2/10

1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.- Dragon Tea Society (Green Cover)

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).

Mate's Call by Lola Gabriel - finished 8/8/21 - 4 stars (Gabriel)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jewel E. Ann-
* Jewel E. Ann was a dental hygienist before writing full time
* She published her first novel in 2014
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jewel E. Ann's website is based in Indiana.

Alternatively you may also read a book:
* featuring a main character in the medical profession
* published in 2014
* shelved as Contemporary Romance
* set in Indiana, or by an author who is from Indiana.

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island
* set in the southern hemisphere
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
The gladiolus is the signature flower of Dame Edna Everage. The purple-haired 'Dame' is the alter ego of Barry Humphries - an Australian actor, artist, author, comedian and satirist.
Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
* where the MC dresses in drag (man or woman), or is in disguise/undercover
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
* shelved 'humor' or 'funny'.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dame_Ed...

7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author
* MC works/owns/runs a business
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)- Brutal prince
- currently reading

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.

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

I'm in!
2021 August Monthly Challenge
Taks: 7/10
1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names
* Nora/Norah (Honor).
Red, White & Royal Blue (28/08)

3. shelved as Contemporary Romance The Upside of Falling (11/08)


4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island
* set in the southern hemisphere
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
Kulti (01/08)


6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
Read a book the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
Beach Read by Emily Henry (04/08)


7. Read a book that has an MM (gay) romance Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun (27/08)

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Read a book featuring a pet Heart Bones (01/08)


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Cruel King (16/08)

2021 August Monthly Challenge

1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.

2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses).
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name.

Alternatively you may also read a book:
* featuring a main character in the medical profession
* published in 2014
* shelved as Contemporary Romance
* set in Indiana, or by an author who is from Indiana.

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island
* set in the southern hemisphere
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
* where the MC dresses in drag (man or woman), or is in disguise/undercover
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
* shelved 'humor' or 'funny'.

7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author
* MC works/owns/runs a business
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.

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

I'm down!

(0/10)

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⛅1. Happy August Birthday!: - Wanderlust by Danielle Steel 8/12/21

2. Baby Names! - A Day Away: One Summer / Temptation by Nora Roberts

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – End of Day by Jewel E. Ann


4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)- The Widow by Carla Neggers


5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)- A Sheriff in Tennessee by Lori Handeland


6. The official flower- Lola Carlyle Reveals All by Rachel Gibson

7. 13 August - HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANE!!!
A Bravo's Honor by Christine Rimmer


8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)- A Duke of Her Own by Eloisa James


9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'- Taken by the Beast by Conner Kressley

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.- Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee



completed-⛅

August Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔ 1. Happy August Birthday!: Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
Her Mad Hatter - Marie Hall 8/3

✔ 2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names: * Miles/Myles (Soldier)
The Last Namsara - Kristen Ciccarelli 8/14

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read one book published in 2014
Red Rising - Pierce Brown (pub Jan 28, 2014) 8/13

✔ 4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu): Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
Read a book: that features a child/children
The Bear and the Nightingale - Katherine Arden 8/13
(MC is a child through most of the book)

✔ 5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book: with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
The Killing Hills - Chris Offutt 8/15

✔ 6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
Read a book: that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
Love Letters - Debbie Macomber 8/5

✔ 7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME 😂🤣
Read a book that has one of the following attributes: MC works/owns/runs a business
Total Rush - Deirdre Martin (MC owns a small boutique shop) 8/7

✔ 8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book: that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
Death on Windmill Way - Carrie Doyle (chef) 8/12

✔ 9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
Read a book: with a shifter MC
Firestorm - Donna Grant (dragon shifter) 8/13

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Dragon Prince - Mary Gillgannon 8/14



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

August Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1 - 31 Aug

Read: 9/10

1. Read a book published in August Love Match 8/18

2.Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names or a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black) Claimed
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).

3. Read a book with an MC in the medical profession or published in 2014 or is a contemporary romance Wood, Screws, & Nails 8/22

4. Read a book that features a child/children OR that has an apostrophe in the book title or series title. Say You’ll Be Nine 8/24

5. Read a book featuring a hero OR with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z Quick Trick 8/1

6. Read a book that has the color purple on the cover OR the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E Bitter Bite 4/29

7. Read a book set in Australia or written by an Australian author OR an MM (gay) romance Lacuna 8/18

8. Read a book set in the UK It Takes Two to Tumble 8/16

9. Read a book featuring a pet or with a shifter MC Fated Hearts 8/28

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Last Guard 8/2

***My spot. I'll be back with my TBR on the first***

I'm in for five this month.

I'm in

10/10

1. Happy August Birthday!:
☀️Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.
The Princess and the Pediatrician - Annie O'Neil (HMED #1189 - Aug 2021) - Aug 16

2. Baby Names!
☀️Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).
Decoding a Criminal - Barb Han (HI #2014 - Aug 2021) (Layla - sister) - Aug 27

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann:
☀️Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jewel E. Ann-
* Jewel E. Ann was a dental hygienist before writing full time
* She published her first novel in 2014
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jewel E. Ann's website is based in Indiana.

☀️Alternatively you may also read a book:
* featuring a main character in the medical profession
* published in 2014
* shelved as Contemporary Romance
* set in Indiana, or by an author who is from Indiana.
Wedding Reunion with the Best Man - Donna Alward (HR #4759 - June 2021) (doctor) - Aug 6

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu):
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
☀️Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island
* set in the southern hemisphere
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.
Sandpiper Cove - Irene Hannon (Revell - Apr 2017) (child) - Aug 13

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe):
☀️Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.
The Vet's Unexpected Hero - Traci Douglass (HMED #1179 - June 2021) - Aug 3

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus:
The gladiolus is the signature flower of Dame Edna Everage. The purple-haired 'Dame' is the alter ego of Barry Humphries - an Australian actor, artist, author, comedian and satirist.
☀️Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover
* where the MC dresses in drag (man or woman), or is in disguise/undercover
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
* shelved 'humor' or 'funny'.
Forever - Janie Crouch (Calamittie Jane Pub - June 2021) (MC - Ethan) - Aug 4

7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME: 😂🤣
☀️Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author
* MC works/owns/runs a business
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.
No Sunshine When She's Gone - Kate Angell (Kensington - May 2014) (owns business) - Aug 3

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK):
☀️Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)
Wagering on the Wallflower - Eva Shepherd (HH #1572 - Apr 2021) (set in UK) - Aug 9

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer':
Sadly this isn't about pooches but about the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
☀️Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover.
Cowboy in Disguise - Allison Leigh (HSE #2839 - June 2021) (famous character) - Aug 5

10. Reader's Choice:
☀️Read any book of your choice.
Zane - Christie Ridgway (Christie Ridgway - Nov 2017) - Aug 10

August Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in August

The Alpha Claims A Mate by Georgette St. Clair 8/8/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️2. Baby Names!: Read a book written by an author with name Layla

Wild With You by Layla Hagen 8/16/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Read book written by Jewel E. Ann

Look the Part by Jewel E. Ann 8/10/21 ⭐️⭐️

✔️4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu) : Read a book that features a child

The Family We Make by Aiden Bates 8/14/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe): Read a book that featuring a hero

How to Date Your Dragon by Molly Harper 8/8/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus: Read a book that is shelved 'humor'

Selkies Are a Girl’s Best Friend by Molly Harper 8/12/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️ 7. 13 August - my birthday!!: Read a book that is set in Australia

Galaxies and Oceans by N.R. Walker 8/14/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK): Read a book that is set in the UK

It's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn 8/15/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️ 9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer':Read a book with a shifter MC

Love and Other Wild Things by Molly Harper 8/12/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

Always Be My Banshee by Molly Harper 8/12/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2021 August Monthly Challenge
August 1 to 30, 2021

Read: 2


1. Happy August Birthday!: Shadow Falling by Rebecca Zanetti (30/8/2021)

2. Baby Names! Gabriel's Inferno by Sylvain Reynard

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: Look the Part by Jewel E. Ann

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu) Winters Heat by Cristin Harber

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe) Fan the Flames by Katie Ruggle

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus Lady Catherine's Secret by Sheridan Jeane

7. 13 August - my birthday!! Dirty by Kylie Scott

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK) Fight Like A Girl by Harley Reid (1/8/2021)

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer' Fever Claim by Marie Johnston

10. Reader's Choice: What We Deserve by Lizzie Stanley

1. Happy August Birthday!: Green on the cover-
Savage Lands Aug 21 ⭐3

2. Baby Names! Nora/Norah- Honour; family honor is important to Princess Svetlana's family
The Ice Swan Aug 16 ⭐5

3. * shelved as Contemporary Romance
Wait for You Aug 10 ⭐3

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Read a book featuring children:
Smooth Talking Stranger Aug 9 ⭐4

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
Read a book with a hero:
Lord of the Fading Lands Aug 20⭐3

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus- a cover with purple on it:
Winter Aug 12⭐5

7. 13 August - my birthday!!
*MC owns/runs a business
Would I Lie to the Duke Aug 28 ⭐3

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
Read a book * set in the UK:
The Vanishing at Loxby Manor Aug 26⭐5

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
MC lives in a rural/regional area
A Dance with the Fae Prince Aug 19 ⭐5

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Dreaming of You Aug 20⭐4

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
Read a book featuring children: The Art of Hearing Heartbeats

7/10

1. Happy August Birthday!:
☀️Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.

2. Baby Names!
☀️Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann:
☀️Read one book written by Jewel E. Ann or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Jewel E. Ann-
* Jewel E. Ann was a dental hygienist before writing full time
* She published her first novel in 2014
* She writes Contemporary Romance
* Jewel E. Ann's website is based in Indiana.

☀️Alternatively you may also read a book:
* featuring a main character in the medical profession
* published in 2014 - Horrorstör - Finished 8/8
* shelved as Contemporary Romance
* set in Indiana, or by an author who is from Indiana.

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu):
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
☀️Read a book:
* that features a child/children
* set on a island
* set in the southern hemisphere - What Happens in Paradise - Finished 8/21
* has an apostrophe in the book title or series title.

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe):
☀️Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever!
* with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.
You may ignore The, A and An when searching for the first letter in the title.

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus:
The gladiolus is the signature flower of Dame Edna Everage. The purple-haired 'Dame' is the alter ego of Barry Humphries - an Australian actor, artist, author, comedian and satirist.
☀️Read a book:
* that has flowers or the color purple on the cover- A Night to Surrender Finished 8/13
* where the MC dresses in drag (man or woman), or is in disguise/undercover
* the author or MC's first or last name starts with the letter E
* shelved 'humor' or 'funny'.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dame_Ed...

7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME: 😂🤣
☀️Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* set in Australia or written by an Australian author
* MC works/owns/runs a business
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness
* an MM (gay) romance given that is my predominant reading genre.- Last Night at the Telegraph Club- Finished 8/15

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK):
☀️Read a book:
* set in the UK
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)
* with a cover that makes you drool (your interpretation 😉)- A Dowry of Blood- Finished 8/5

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer':
Sadly this isn't about pooches but about the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
☀️Read a book:
* featuring a pet
* with a shifter MC
* with an MC who is famous (a star)
* with the sun, moon or stars on the cover. -Come Fly the World: The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am - Finished 8/28

10. Reader's Choice:
☀️Read any book of your choice.- The Midnight Library - Finished 8/4

I'm In!!
1/10

1. Happy August Birthday!:
☀️Read a book published in August, or read a book with green on the cover in honor of August's birthstone, the Peridot.

2. Baby Names!
☀️Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
* Miles/Myles (Soldier)
* Layla (Night, Black)
* Gabriel (God is My Strength)
* Nora/Norah (Honor).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann:
☀️Alternatively you may also read a book:
* shelved as Contemporary Romance: The Blind Date by Lauren Landish

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu):
Tuvalu is an island country in the Polynesian region.
☀️Read a book:
* set in the southern hemisphere-My Favorite Souvenir by Penelope Ward


5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe):
☀️Read a book:
* featuring a hero ~ your interpretation, e.g. military, police, firefighter, doctor, superhero, accountant, whatever: Flirting with Fire by Piper Rayne

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus:
The gladiolus is the signature flower of Dame Edna Everage. The purple-haired 'Dame' is the alter ego of Barry Humphries - an Australian actor, artist, author, comedian and satirist.
☀️Read a book: where the MC is in disguise/undercover: Scottsdale Scorcher by B.A. Trimmer

7. 13 August - my birthday!! So let's have a celebration of ME: 😂🤣
☀️Read a book that has one of the following attributes:
* MC lives in a rural/regional area e.g. set on a ranch/farm, in a small town or in the wilderness- Virgin River by Robyn Carr


8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK):
☀️
* that features a foodie MC (chef, nutritionist, general food lover etc)- Hamburgers & Homicide: Poppy's Food Truck Mysteries #1 by Moira Bates


9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer':
Sadly this isn't about pooches but about the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
☀️Read a book:
* with a shifter MC- Rejected by Jaymin Eve



10. Reader's Choice:
☀️Read any book of your choice-Butterface by Avery Flynn

August Monthly Challenge
August 2021

My Monthly Challenge (msg 48)

Books Read: 10



✔1. Happy August Birthday!
🔹Read a book published in August
🔹Scarlett Red - 08.08 ★★★

✔2. Baby Names!
🔹Read a book written by an author with the following popular baby name: Nora/Norah (Honor)
🔹The Awakening - 08.15 ★★★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann
🔹Read a book set in Indiana
🔹Out of Turn - 08.24 ★★★★

✔4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu)
🔹Read a book set on a island
🔹Sisters by Choice - 08.31 ★★★★

✔5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
🔹Read a book with a title starting with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z
🔹Unspoken - 08.10 ★★★★

✔6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus
🔹Read a book with the author first or last name starts with the E
🔹Tweet Cute - 08.29 ★★★★

✔7. 13 August - my birthday!!
🔹Read a book set in a small town or in the wilderness
🔹Glorious Montana Sky - 08.03 ★★★

✔8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK)
🔹Read a book with a cover that makes you drool
🔹Most Likely to Score - 08.21 ★★★★

✔9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer'
🔹Read a book with a shifter MC
🔹Iron Kissed - 08.01 ★★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice
🔹Destiny's Girl - 08.28 ★★★

I'm a few days late, but I can't wait to start!

RRRC 2021 August Monthly Challenge

1. Happy August Birthday!: 8/23

2. Baby Names! Hattie (God is My Strength) 8/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author – Jewel E. Ann: 8/9

4. 3 August - Children's Day (Tuvalu) 8/7

5. 10 August - Heroes Day (Zimbabwe)
8/13

6. The official flower for August is the gladiolus 8/11

7. 13 August - my birthday!! 8/5

8. 27 August - National Burger Day (UK) 8/4

9. August is also known as the 'Dog Days of Summer' 8/16

10. Reader's Choice: 8/18

2021 August Monthly Challenge

*** READ 0/10 ***

1. Happy August Birthday! Published in August or Green on cover

2. Baby Names! Character or author named Miles, Layla, Gabriel, Nora or representing Soldier, Night/Black, God is my strength, Honor.

3. Featured Author Challenge Auth Jewel or Ann, character in medical profession, published 2014, contemporary, set in Indiana or auth from Indiana

4. Children's Day (Tuvalu) Features child, set on island, set in Southern Hemisphere, apostrophe in title or series title.

5. Heroes Day (Zimbabwe) Features a hero Or Title starts with J, K, Q, U, V, X, Y or Z.

6. August Flower Gladiolus Flowers or purple on cover, MC in disguise or undercover, author or MC first or last name starts with E, shelved humor or funny.

7. Jane (PS) Birthday Australian setting/auth, MC owns/runs business, MC lives in rural area, or MM

8. National Burger Day (UK) Set in UK, foodie MC, cover that makes you drool.

9. Dog Days of Summer Features a pet, shifter MC, famous MC, sun/moon/stars on cover

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