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2024 July Monthly Challenge

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius (known colloquially as the "Dog Star"), which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
**Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Rachel Van Dyken's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...


Fun Facts about Rachel Van Dyken:
* Rachel is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY Bestselling author of Regency and Contemporary Romance
* When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks
* Rachel lives in Idaho with her family
* She can be found plotting her next book while watching guilty-pleasure TV


You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character

5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character

6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'

7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth)

8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story

9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst'

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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🍉🍔🌭🍦🛶2024 July Monthly Challenge🛶🍦🌭🍔🍉




10/10 Completed



01. Happy July Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Among The Stars by Terri Osburn 07/04/24
02. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer: 🌞Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.
Just One Kiss by Traci Hall 07/21/24
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Rachel Van Dyken: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.
Run to You by Rachel Gibson 07/12/24
04. I Forgot Day (July 2): 🤷🏻‍♀️Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character.
The Last de Burgh by Deborah Simmons 07/26/24
05. Body Painting Day (July 8): 👩🏼‍🎨Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character.
Alec Mackenzie's Art of Seduction by Jennifer Ashley 07/11/24
06. National Drive-Thru Day (July 24): 🚗Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'.
Before I Knew by Jamie Beck 07/28/24
07. National Lipstick Day (July 29): 💄Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth).
Call Me Wild by Robin Kaye 07/19/24
08. Water Gun Fight Day (July 30): 🔫Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story.
The Whole Package by Marie Harte 07/24/24
09. Family Golf Month:🏌🏼‍♂️Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst'.
The Christmas Changeup by Marie Harte 07/31/24
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
The Creed Legacy by Linda Lael Miller 07/18/24

2024 July Monthly Challenge - COMPLETED
Duration: July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024

Completed: 10/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby. To the Nines - Janet Evanovich 7/2/24 (pub on Jul 15, 2003)

2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius (known colloquially as the "Dog Star"), which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
**Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline. I Am the Messenger - Markus Zusak 7/20/24

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Rachel Van Dyken's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...


Fun Facts about Rachel Van Dyken:
* Rachel is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY Bestselling author of Regency and Contemporary Romance
* When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks
* Rachel lives in Idaho with her family
* She can be found plotting her next book while watching guilty-pleasure TV


You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list. The Mystery Guest - Nita Prose 7/10/24

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character If We Were Villains - M.L. Rio 7/19/24

5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character The Awakening - Kelley Armstrong 7/13/24

6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read' Light Through the Vines - Fiona Valpy 7/15/24

7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth) Sister Friends Forever - Kimberla Lawson Roby 7/20/24

8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story Curtsies & Conspiracies - Gail Carriger 7/5/24

9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst' The Shunning - Beverly Lewis 7/9/24

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Gulf Coast Cottage - Maggie Miller 7/19/24

9/10

1. Happy July Birthday - Read a book published in July: Blaste from the Past 12/7

2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer. Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline: It Happened One Summer 3/7

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken. Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list: Ten Things I Hate About the Duke 9/7

4. I Forgot Day - July 2nd. Read a book with an older character: Property of Pops 28/7

5. Body Painting Day - July 8th. Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character: King of Greed 5/7

6. National Drive-Thru Day - July 24th. Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read': Cupcakes for My Orc Enemy 2/7

7. National Lipstick Day - July 29th. Read a book with lips on the cover:As If I Wouldn't Fall 24/7

8.Water gun Fight Day - July 30th. Read a book with a weapon in the story: The Iron King 24/7

9. Family Golf Month. Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story: I Dare You 26/7

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

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2024 July Monthly Challenge

✅ 1. Happy Birthday! - Pub. in July- The Mysterious Affair at Styles
✅ 2.July Observance- Hot climate - Running with a Sweet Talker
✅ 3. Featured Author - CR - The Maid's Chores - five erotic stories
✅ 4. Forgot Day-TBR too long- Age of Deception
✅ 5. Body Painting Day- Skin on cover- Will See You Now
✅ 6. National Drive-Thru Day- A 'quick read'- Honey Trap
✅ 7. National Lipstick Day - Lips on the cover - Thief
✅ 8. Water Gun Fight Day: weapon in story - Winter Lost
✅ 9. Family Golf Month- Family in the story - Threshold of Annihilation
✅ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice- Oh, Holy Knight



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2024 July Monthly Challenge

🎉🎉🎉🎉 10/10 COMPLETED 🎉🎉🎉🎉

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Sweep of the Blade - 19 JULY⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

2. Dog Days of Summer - Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.
The Roughest Draft - 2 JULY⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

3. FAC - Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.
A Caribbean Heiress in Paris - 8 JULY⭐⭐⭐⭐

4. I Forgot Day - Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character
Dark Ghost - 7 JULY⭐⭐⭐⭐

5. Body Painting Day - Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character
Big Bad Wolf - 16 JULY⭐⭐⭐⭐

6. National Drive-Thru Day - Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'
My Billionaire Grump - 7 JULY⭐⭐⭐⭐

7. National Lipstick Day - Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth)
Reticence - 14 JULY⭐⭐⭐⭐

8.Water gun Fight Day - Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story
Vanessa's Guardian - 27 JULY⭐⭐⭐

9. Family Golf Month - Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst'
Racing the Alpha - 16 JULY⭐⭐⭐

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Unspoken - 21 JULY⭐⭐⭐⭐

10/10

✔ Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July,
The Match, Sarah Adams - 6 July

✔ July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Finding Mr. Write, Kelley Armstrong - 5 July

✔ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken:
You can read any book shelved as Historical Romance
The Reigning and the Rule, Calia Read - 5 July

✔ I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with an older character
Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books, Kirsten Miller - 6 July

✔ Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY
One-Star Romance, Laura Hankin - 3 July

✔ National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover
Deep Dish, Mary Kay Andrews - 8 July

✔ National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with a character in the medical field
I Wish You Happy, Kerry Anne King - 3 July

✔Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story
Into the Fury, Kat Martin

✔ Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance.
I Wish You Were Mine, Lauren Layne - 1 July

✔ Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Soul Taken, Patricia Briggs - 4 July

2024 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy July Birthday!
Read a book published in July.
Lucky's Choice-Jamie Begley 7/08/24

2. July Month-Long Observance
Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate.
Life's a Beach-Jamie K. Schmidt 7/15/24

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken:
Read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.
Before This Ends-Aurora Rose Reynolds 7/12/24

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd-
Read a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long.
Deep Redemption-Tillie Cole 7/20/24

5. Body Painting Day- July 8th-
Read a book that is set in NY
Burning for This-Kaye Kennedy 7/21/24

6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th-
Read a book that you would consider a 'quick read'
The Beach House-Rachel Hanna 7/18/24

7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th-
Read a book someone told you about (word of mouth)
Crossroads-Devney Perry 7/21/24

8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th-
Read a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story
Make Me-Lani Lynn Vale 7/03/24

9. Family Golf Month-
Read a book with family in the story
Any Day Now-Lani Lynn Vale 7/22/24

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Sweetest Obsession-Nicole Snow 7/20/24

July Monthly Challenge

10/10 completed

1. Published in July: The Smuggler's Christmas Rogue Jane Charles 5☆ 2/7/24
2. Dogs in story: A Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift Jennifer Ashley 5☆ 12/7/24
3. Historical romance: Hidden Passion Carole Mortimer 5☆ 5/7/24
4. Book lingering TBR: A Dare too Scandalous Alyssa Clarke 5☆ 6/7/24
5. Skin shown on cover: Brodie Samantha Kane 5☆ 9/7/24
6. Quick read: The Lovely Duckling Lila DiPasqua 5☆ 10/7/24
7. Word of mouth: The Little Book of Positivity Lucy Lane 2☆ 12/7/24
8. Law Enforcement: Cowboy Cop Lori Wilde 1☆ DNF 13/7/24
9. Family in story: Country Lightning Cheyenne McCray 3.5☆ 2/7/24
10. Reader's Choice: Rogue Wallflower Dawn Brower 5☆ 3/7/24

2024 July Monthly Challenge 🍉🍉💥💥💥🌻🌻🍧🍭🥨🧨
Completed 0/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius (known colloquially as the "Dog Star"), which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
**Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Rachel Van Dyken's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...


Fun Facts about Rachel Van Dyken:
* Rachel is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY Bestselling author of Regency and Contemporary Romance
* When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks
* Rachel lives in Idaho with her family
* She can be found plotting her next book while watching guilty-pleasure TV


You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character

5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character

6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'

7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth)

8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story

9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst'

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

In for 4 this month. Hard to find time!

☀️1. Happy July Birthday! Gods & Monsters (July pub)
☀️2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer The Women (Hot climate)
☀️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: The Countess (historical)
☀️4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd Which Witch is Willing? (long time on TBR)
☀️5. Body Painting Day- July 8th Burn for Me (skin on cover)
☀️6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th Mile High with a Vampire (food, sort of!)
☀️7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th Recipe for Second Chances (lips on cover)
☀️8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th In the Likely Event (Military)
☀️9. Family Golf Month Running Wild (sports – dog sledding!)
☀️10. Reader's Choice: Till Death

Books:

🎆 2024 July Monthly Challenge 🎆

Progress: 10/10 - COMPLETE

✔1. Happy July Birthday! 🎆
Read a book with a red cover
Heart of Fire - Bec McMaster - 7/15/24

✔2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer 🎆
Read a book with a dog in the storyline
Romeo, Romeo - Robin Kaye - 7/10/24

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken 🎆
Read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance
The Banker - Penelope Sky - 7/9/24

✔4. I Forgot Day - July 2nd 🎆
Read a book with an older character
The Daughter of Siena - Marina Fiorato - 7/11/24

✔5. Body Painting Day - July 8th 🎆
Read a book with an artistic character
Jewel of the Sea - Tiffany Roberts - 7/1/24

✔6. National Drive-Thru Day - July 24th 🎆
Read a book that you would consider a 'quick read'
Hunter of the Tide - Tiffany Roberts - 7/1/24

✔7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th 🎆
Read a book with a character in the medical field
Raul's Revenge - Jacqueline Baird - 7/8/24

✔8. Water gun Fight Day - July 30th 🎆
Read a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story
Forged in Steele - Maya Banks - 7/28/24

✔9. Family Golf Month 🎆
Read a book with family in the story
Heart of the Deep - Tiffany Roberts - 7/4/24

✔10. Reader's Choice 🎆
Read any book of your choice.
The Smoke Thief - Shana Abe - 7/17/24

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed July 30

1. Happy July Birthday! - The Rivals by Vi Keeland July 12, 4 stars

2. July Month-Long Observance - Funny Story by Emily Henry July 16, 5 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: The Ugly Duckling Debutante by Rachel Van Dyken July 21, 2.75 stars

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas July 6, 4 stars

5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Final Girls by Riley Sager July 30, 3 stars

6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen July 29, 3 stars

7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Who Asked You? by Terry McMillan July 27, 3 stars

8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Echoes at Dawn by Maya Banks July 6, 4 stars

9. Family Golf Month- Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips July 21, 5 stars

10. Reader's Choice: How to Woo a Reluctant Lady by Sabrina Jeffries July 10, 4 stars

I'm in for the usual! 🙋🏻‍♀️

Finished: 2024 July Monthly Challenge
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10/10

✅1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby. In the Middle of Hickory Lane by Heather Webber First published July 26, 2022 Read & Rated 07/04/2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius (known colloquially as the "Dog Star"), which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
**Read a book set in the summer or a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline. A Passionate Love Affair with a Total Stranger by Lucy Robinson The book cover has a dog,
Read & Rated 07/11/2024 ⭐⭐

✅ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Rachel Van Dyken's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...


Fun Facts about Rachel Van Dyken:
* Rachel is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY Bestselling author of Regency and Contemporary Romance
* When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks
* Rachel lives in Idaho with her family
* She can be found plotting her next book while watching guilty-pleasure TV


You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or TV show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list. Risky Play byRachel Van Dyken Read & Rated 07/30/2024 ⭐⭐ ⭐.5

✅4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with a character who has amnesia a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character Fer-de-Lance by Rex Stout Read & Rated 08/03/2024 ⭐ ⭐.5

✅5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston Read & Rated 07/14/2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read' Spring Tides at The Starfish Café by Jessica Redland

✅7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth-to-mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth) Love at First by Kate Clayborn Read & Rated 07/20/2024 ⭐⭐.5

✅8. Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story A Bad Day for Sunshine by Darynda Jones Read & Rated 08/07/2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The main character is Sheriff Sunshine Vicram.

✅9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst' Icebreaker by Hannah Grace Read & Rating: 08/02/2024 ⭐⭐⭐.5

✅10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys Read & Rating: 08/09/2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.75

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2024 July Monthly Challenge

1. Happy July Birthday! - Never Feed a Dragon by Lola Glass FINISHED 7/17/2024

2. July Month-Long Observance - His Curvy Mate Book One by Amanda K. Mann FINISHED 7/16/2024

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - His Curvy Mate Book Two by Amanda K. Mann FINISHED 7/17/2024

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Off-Limits To The Grizzly by Ariana Hawkes FINISHED 7/14/2024

5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Taken Home By The Grizzly: A fated-mates romance by Ariana Hawkes FINISHED 7/16/2024

6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Driven Wild By The Grizzly by Ariana Hawkes FINISHED 7/8/2024

7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Chosen By The Grizzly by Ariana Hawkes FINISHED 7/10/2024

8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Dark Lover by J.R. Ward FINISHED 7/26/2024

9. Family Golf Month- Snowed In With the Grizzly by Ariana Hawkes FINISHED 7/9/2024

10. Reader's Choice: Hedging Your Bets by Jayne Denker FINISHED 7/6/2024

Books Read 10/10

2024 July Monthly Challenge

10/10 FINISHED 💗

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

published 7/19/22; 7/8

2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius (known colloquially as the "Dog Star"), which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
**Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.

7/21

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Rachel Van Dyken's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...


Fun Facts about Rachel Van Dyken:
* Rachel is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY Bestselling author of Regency and Contemporary Romance
* When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks
* Rachel lives in Idaho with her family
* She can be found plotting her next book while watching guilty-pleasure TV

You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.

7/12

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character.

7/18

5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character

7/7

6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'

7/15

7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth)

7/1

8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story

7/9

9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst'

7/8

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

7/4

01. Happy July Birthday!:
Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

02. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer:
Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Rachel Van Dyken:
Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.

04. I Forgot Day (July 2):
Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character.

05. Body Painting Day (July 8):
Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character.

06. National Drive-Thru Day (July 24):
Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'.

07. National Lipstick Day (July 29):
Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth).

08. Water Gun Fight Day (July 30):
Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story.

09. Family Golf Month:
Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst'.

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

July Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔️1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
The Big Little Festival - Kellie Hailes (pub July 19, 2017) 7/25

✔️2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
**Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.
Masquerades and Murder - Rachel Lynne 7/20


✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.
The More I See You - Lynn Kurland 7/21

✔️4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character
The Witch's Heart - Genevieve Gornichec (MC) 7/16

✔️5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a bookwith an artistic character
Cruising Through Midlife - Addison Moore (MC amateur painter) 7/7

✔️6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'
The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands - Sarah Brooks (train) 7/4


✔️7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth)
Mind Games - Nora Roberts (Maddie a doctor) 7/1

✔️8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story
The Longest Yard Sale - Sherry Harris (police chief former air force)7/6

✔️9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic char
After the Game - Abbi Glines (Brady, quarterback) 7/2

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Golden Spider - Anne Renwick 7/13

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Read - 10

1. Happy July Birthday!
Read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel, K.J. Charles | 7/13

2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
Read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline - John Keats
The Love of my Life, Rosie Walsh | 7/19

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken
Read a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.
Ugly Love, Colleen Hoover | 7/9

4. I Forgot Day - July 2nd
Read a book with an older character
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, James McBride | 7/11

5. Body Painting Day - July 8th
Read a book with an artistic character - Tillie
Coen, Sawyer Bennett | 7/3

6. National DriveThru Day - July 24th
Read a book with food in the story - thanksgiving dinner food
Forever, Ivy Smoak | 7/8

7. National Lipstick Day - July 29th
Read a book someone told you about (word of mouth)
The Familiar, Leigh Bardugo | 7/8

8. Water gun Fight Day - July 30th
Read a book with a military or law enforcement character in the story
State of Suspense, Marie Force | 7/2

9. Family Golf Month
Read a book with family in the story
The Beloved, J.R. Ward | 7/5

10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice.
Traveller: Observations from an American in Exile, Michael Katakis | 7/12

July 2024 Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE

1. Happy July Birthday! - published in July - Jul 27, 2021 Knot Ready for Murder Mary Marks 7/8

2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer dog on the cover or in the storyline The Chihuahua Always Sniffs Twice Waverly Curtis 7/18


3. Featured Author Challenge any author with her first name Conard County Witness Rachel Lee 7/22

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- has been lingering on your TBR for too long - since 2010 The End Game Tod Goldberg 7/21

5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- artistic character - Amish quilters, woodworkers, furniture makers Hearse and Buggy Laura Bradford 7/12

6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- 'quick read' 186 pp One Potato, Two Potato, Dead Lynn Cahoon 7/17

7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- someone told you about Local PBS station "A Word on Words" segment Diary of a Misfit: A Memoir and a Mystery Casey Parks 7/9

8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- military or law enforcement character (Delta Force Heroes, #7) Rescuing Casey Susan Stoker 7/14

9. Family Golf Month- family in the story - the US First Family State of the Union Marie Force 7/4

10. Reader's Choice: Rescuing Annie Susan Stoker 7/15

Here's mine!


Completed: 10/10

1. Happy July Birthday!: Romancing Rem'eb ⭐⭐⭐ (7/14)
2. Dog Days of Summer: What the Hex ⭐⭐⭐ (7/2)
3. FAC – Rachel Van Dyken: The Fallen Viscount ⭐⭐⭐ (7/13)
4. I Forgot Day: Just For Show: A steamy, small town, ex-boyfriend's father romance ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (7/12)
5. Body Painting Day: Rock Solid ⭐⭐⭐ (7/1)
6. National Drive-Thru Day: Whisking It All ⭐⭐⭐ (7/10)
7. National Lipstick Day: Faking it with Bossy ⭐⭐⭐ (7/16)
8. Water Gun Fight Day: Stone ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (7/27)
9. Family Golf Month: The C*ck Down the Block ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (7/20)
10. Reader's Choice: Second Chance Summer ⭐⭐⭐ (7/18)

Why not!
Completed: 0

1. Happy July Birthday!:
2. Dog Days of Summer:
3. FAC – Rachel Van Dyken:
4. I Forgot Day:
5. Body Painting Day:
6. National Drive-Thru Day:
7. National Lipstick Day:
8. Water Gun Fight Day:
9. Family Golf Month:
10. Reader's Choice:

2024 July Monthly Challenge

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius (known colloquially as the "Dog Star"), which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
**Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Rachel Van Dyken's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...


Fun Facts about Rachel Van Dyken:
* Rachel is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY Bestselling author of Regency and Contemporary Romance
* When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks
* Rachel lives in Idaho with her family
* She can be found plotting her next book while watching guilty-pleasure TV


You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character

5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character

6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'

7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth)

8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story

9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst'

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

2024 July Monthly Challenge

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius (known colloquially as the "Dog Star"), which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
**Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Rachel Van Dyken's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...


Fun Facts about Rachel Van Dyken:
* Rachel is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY Bestselling author of Regency and Contemporary Romance
* When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks
* Rachel lives in Idaho with her family
* She can be found plotting her next book while watching guilty-pleasure TV


You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character

5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character

6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'

7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth)

8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story

9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst'

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

I'm in for 6 this month.

Avid's 2024 July Monthly Challenge

10/7 Books Read

1. Happy July Birthday!
read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby. 7/5

2. Dog Days of Summer -
Read a book set in the summer- set in July- 7/2

3. FAC -
Read a Contemporary Romance- 7/15

4. I Forgot Day -
Read a book a book with an older character - 7/9

5. Body Painting Day -
Read a book that is set in NY 7/6

6. National Drive-Thru Day -
a book with a vehicle on the cover 7/13

7. National Lipstick Day -
Read a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!)- 7/20

8. Water gun Fight Day -
Read a book with a weapon in the story- 7/11

9. Family Golf Month -
Read a book with family in the story 7/18

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice. 7/7

2024 July Monthly Challenge 7/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby. Distant Shores Finished 7/3

2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius (known colloquially as the "Dog Star"), which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
**Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline. Tom Lake Finished 7/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Rachel Van Dyken's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...


Fun Facts about Rachel Van Dyken:
* Rachel is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY Bestselling author of Regency and Contemporary Romance
* When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks
* Rachel lives in Idaho with her family
* She can be found plotting her next book while watching guilty-pleasure TV


You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list. Ninth House Finished 7/29

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character - The Guest List Finished

5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character The Lightening Thief Finished

6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'

7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth) Part of Your World Finished 7/20

8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story Bull Mountain Finished 7/19

9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst'

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

July Monthly Challenge
July 2024

My Monthly Challenge (msg 32)

Books Read🚦10



✅1. Happy July Birthday!
🚥Read a book published in July
🚥Fractured Love🚦07.13 ★★★★

✅2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
🚥Read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline
🚥Only Her🚦07.22 ★★★★

✅3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken
🚥Read a book shelved as Contemporary
🚥Isn't It Bromantic?🚦07.09 ★★★★

✅4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd
🚥Read a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long
🚥Finding Kate Huntley🚦07.28 ★★★

✅5. Body Painting Day- July 8th
🚥Read a book with an artistic character
🚥The Pride of Jared MacKade🚦07.01 ★★★★

✅6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th
🚥Read a book with food in the story or on the cover
🚥Undead and Unpopular🚦07.16 ★★★

✅7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th
🚥Read a book with lips on the cover
🚥Kiss Me🚦07.08 ★★★★

✅8. Water gun Fight Day- July 30th
🚥Read a book with a military or law enforcement character
🚥Hearts Awakened🚦07.15 ★★★★

✅9. Family Golf Month
🚥Read a Sports Romance
🚥Hard To Handle🚦07.06 ★★★★

✅10. Reader's Choice
🚥Read any book of your choice
🚥One Hot Italian Summer🚦07.24 ★★★★

024 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024

Completed: 0/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius (known colloquially as the "Dog Star"), which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
**Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Rachel Van Dyken's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...


Fun Facts about Rachel Van Dyken:
* Rachel is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY Bestselling author of Regency and Contemporary Romance
* When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks
* Rachel lives in Idaho with her family
* She can be found plotting her next book while watching guilty-pleasure TV


You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character

5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character

6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'

7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth)

8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story

9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst'

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

2024 July Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July
The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez, read 07/26, 4 stars

2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer Read a book set in the summer
Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen, read 07/22, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.
Heartless by Elsie Silver, read 07/22, 3 stars

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher, read 07/26, 3 stars

5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover
3 Count by Nikki Castle, read 07/06, 3.5 stars

6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story
The Sixty/Forty Rule by Ellie K. Wilde, read 07/09, 3 stars

7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover
Better Hate than Never by Chloe Liese, read 07/24, 3 stars

8. Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon in the story or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story
I Like You Like That by Kayla Grosse, read 07/09, 1.5 stars

9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character
The Art of Catching Feelings by Alicia Thompson, read 07/06, 3.5 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Fragile Sanctuary by Catherine Cowles, read 07/26, 3 stars

2024 July Monthly Challenge
1 July to 31 July, 2024

Read: 2

1. Happy July Birthday! - Going Down Easy by Carly Phillips

2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Dirty Exes by Rachel Van Dyken

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti

5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Payback by Amy Daws (6/7/2024)

6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Ice by Chelsea Camaron

7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Four Letter Word by J. Daniels (14/7/2024)

8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Wild Heat by Bella Andre

9. Family Golf Month- The Perfect Stroke by Jordan Marie

10. Reader's Choice: The Alpha Awakens by Anna Fury

I'm in. Hopefully I'll do better than I did for June

10/10

1. Happy July Birthday! -
🧨Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Saved by the Lyon - Laura Landon (Dragonblade - July 2024) - July 14

2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius (known colloquially as the "Dog Star"), which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
🧨Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.
Operation Rafe's Redemption - Justine Davis (HRS #2268 - Mar 2024) (dog) - July 10

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken:
🧨Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Rachel Van Dyken:
* Rachel is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY Bestselling author of Regency and Contemporary Romance
* When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks
* Rachel lives in Idaho with her family
* She can be found plotting her next book while watching guilty-pleasure TV

🧨You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.
The Lyon and His Promise - Sherry Ewing (Dragonblade - June 2024) (historical romance) - July 6

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd-
🧨Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character
River Justice - B.J. Daniels (HQN - Aug 2024) (older character) - July 22

5. Body Painting Day- July 8th-
🧨Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character
Threats in the Deep - Addison Fox (HRS #2288 - Aug 2024) (set in New York) - July 5

6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th-
🧨Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'
Murderous Intent - Rachel Lee (HI #2211 - May 2024) (food in the story) - July 17

7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th-
🧨Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth-to-mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth)
Her Grace's Daring Proposal - Joanna Johnson (HH #1734 - July 2023) (lips on cover) - July 30

8. Water gun Fight Day- July 30th-
🧨Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story
Wyoming Mountain Investigation - Juno Rushdan (HI #2230 - Aug 2024) (law enforcement) - July 3

9. Family Golf Month-
🧨Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst'
Redeeming the Maverick - Christine Rimmer (HQN - Aug 2024) (family) - July 12

10. Reader's Choice:
🧨Read any book of your choice.
Campus Killer - R. Barri Flowers (HI #2234 - Aug 2024) - July 8

2024 July Monthly Challenge
4/10

1. Happy July Birthday!: Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer: Read a book set in the summer or a hot climate. Curvy Girl Summer

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read any book shelved as Historical Romance. Never Cross a Highlander

4. I Forgot Day: Read a book with a character who has amnesia a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long.

5. Body Painting Day: Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with an artistic character

6. National Drive-Thru Day: Read a book with food in the story or on the cover

7. National Lipstick Day: Read a book with lips on the cover or a book Fingertips: A Courageous Love Novel

8. Water gun Fight Day: Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story Burry The Hatchette: A Sordid South Tale

9. Family Golf Month: Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
THE UNHINGED BEST MAN : A NOVELLA

2024 July Monthly Challenge
Read : 4/5

1. Happy July Birthday!:
🇺🇸Read a book published in July.~The Dark That Dwells by Matt Digman
🇺🇸Read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer:
🇺🇸Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate.~ Shadow of the Storm by Connilyn Cossette
🇺🇸Read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken:
🇺🇸Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, ~Risky Play by Rachel Van Dyken
🇺🇸Read a book by any author with her first or last name.
OR:

🇺🇸You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show.
🇺🇸 You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance
🇺🇸Read a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd:
🇺🇸Read a book with a character who has amnesia~ Nurse's Date with a Billionaire by Amelia Addler
🇺🇸 Read a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long
🇺🇸 Read a book with an older character.

✔️5. Body Painting Day- July 8th:
🇺🇸 Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY
🇺🇸Read a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover.~ The Fae King's Curse by Jamie Schlosser▪️7/11/2024▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🇺🇸Read a book with an artistic character.

✔️6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th:
🇺🇸Read a book with food in the story or on the cover
🇺🇸Read a book with a vehicle on the cover
🇺🇸Read a book that you would consider a 'quick read'~ Even Tree Nymphs Get the Blues by Molly Harper▪️7/7/2024▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th:
🇺🇸Read a book with lips on the cover~ Idol Thoughts by J.S. Lee▪️7/30/2024▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🇺🇸Read a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!)
🇺🇸Read a book someone told you about (word of mouth)

8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th:
🇺🇸 Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story
🇺🇸Read a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story~Anchor in the Storm by Sarah Sundin

9. Family Golf Month:
🇺🇸 Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character
🇺🇸Read a book with family in the story~ Huckleberry Summer by Jennifer Beckstrand
🇺🇸Read a book that you would consider 'low-angst'

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
🇺🇸Night Hawk by Beverly Jenkins▪️7/3/2024▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

DONE!
2024 July Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10

1. Read a book published in July
Taken by a Bedrock Bully by: Bre Shadae 07.06
2. Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate.
One Week in Paradise by: Anise Starre 07.15
3. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
Where We Found Our Heart by: Natasha Bishop 07.28
4. Book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long.
La Bella Mafia by: Ashley Antoinette 07.18
5. Read a book that is set in NY.
Blackout by: Dhonielle Clayton 07.12
6. Read a book that you would consider a 'quick read'.
Ever by: Grey Huffington 07.06
7. Read a book with a character in the medical field.
Revive Me: Part Three by: J.L. Seegars 07.21
8. Read a book with a weapon in the story.
Diamonds Are Forever by: Ashley Antoinette 07.08
9. Read a book that you would consider 'low-angst'.
Jamaal The IT Guy by: Kasha Thompson 07.08
10. Read any book of your choice.
The Beauty of This Street Love 2: A Texas Tale by: Elle Kayson 07.06

2024 July Monthly Challenge



1. Happy July Birthday!:Cold Fury Toni Anderson 7/16 ✔️
2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer:: It Happened One Summer Tessa Bailey
3. Body Painting Day: Not Another Vampire Book Cassandra Gannon
4. Water Gun Fight Day: Archangel's Lineage Nalini Singh 7/7 ✔️

2024 July Monthly Challenge
0/10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.

2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
**Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character

5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character

6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'

7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth)

8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story

9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst'

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

**COMPLETED LATE 11/9/24**

2024 July Monthly Challenge
Books read:10/10

✅1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby-The Awakening-7/13/24

✅2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius (known colloquially as the "Dog Star"), which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
**Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline-Marked in Flesh-8/11/24

✅3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Rachel Van Dyken: Read one book written by Rachel Van Dyken, or any author with her first or last name.-Rachel Caine-Glass Houses-11/9/24
Link to Rachel Van Dyken's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...


Fun Facts about Rachel Van Dyken:
* Rachel is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY Bestselling author of Regency and Contemporary Romance
* When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks
* Rachel lives in Idaho with her family
* She can be found plotting her next book while watching guilty-pleasure TV


You may also read a book that has been or will be made into a movie or tv show. You can read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.

✅4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character-The Night Island-7/1/24

✅5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character-The Mary Shelley Club-8/23/24

✅6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'-Twisted Love-8/17/24

✅7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth)-The Other Mrs. (Doctor)-7/25/24

✅8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story-Deadly Harvest-8/1/24

✅9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst'-The Honeymoon Crashers-7/16/24

✅10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice-Maybe Not-8/10/24

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2024 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 2024

Progress: 10 out of 10

1. Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July, or read a book with a red cover in honor of July's birthstone, the Ruby.
Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear - ***** - 8/5/2024 - 321 Pages - Published July 2003



2. July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius (known colloquially as the "Dog Star"), which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
**Read a book set in the summer or in a hot climate, or you may read a book with a dog on the cover or in the storyline.
How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin - **** - 7/26/2024 - 368 Pages



3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Read any book shelved as Contemporary or Historical Romance or a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list:
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez - ***** - 8/2/2024 - 432 Pages



4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Read a book with a character who has amnesia or a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long or a book with an older character:
Meaty by Samantha Irby - **** - 7/7/2024 - 272 Pages - on TBR too long



5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Read a book that is set in NY or is written by an author from NY or a book with any amount of skin showing on the cover or a book with an artistic character:
Through the Grinder by Cleo Coyle - ***** - 7/5/2024 - 270 Pages - Set in NY



6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Read a book with food in the story or on the cover or a book with a vehicle on the cover or a book that you would consider a 'quick read'
Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last by Wright Thompson - ***** - 7/23/2024 - 256 Pages - Quick Read



7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Read a book with lips on the cover or a book with a character in the medical field (mouth to mouth may be needed!) or a book someone told you about (word of mouth)
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez - ***** - 8/2/2024 - 432 Pages



8. Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a military or law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich - **** - 7/17/2024 - 387 Pages - Law enforcement character



9. Family Golf Month- Read a Sports Romance or a book with an athletic character or a book with family in the story or a book that you would consider 'low-angst'
Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy - **** - 7/22/2024 - 336 Pages - Low-angst



10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Joy on Demand: The Art of Discovering the Happiness Within by Chade-Meng Tan - **** - 7/5/2024 - 272 Pages

2024 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1 - 31, 2024
10/10

1. Read a book published in July.
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell 07/11/2024

2. Read a book set in a hot climate.
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki 07/14/2024

3. Read a book by any author who has been on any bestseller list.
Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich 07/07/2024

4. Read a book that has been lingering on your TBR for too long
Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks 07/23/2024

5. Read a book with an artistic character
Beyond the Wand: The Magic & Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton 07/28/2024

6. Read a book with food in the story or on the cover
Dying for Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson 07/20/2024

7. Read a book someone told you about (word of mouth)
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley 07/13/2024

8. Read a book with a law enforcement character (active duty or retired) in the story
The Last Policeman by Ben H. Winters 07/04/2024

9. Read a book with family in the story
Body and Soul Food by Abby Collette 07/03/2024

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Unwedding by Ally Condie 07/19/2024

Heather wrote: "10/10

✔ Happy July Birthday! - Read a book published in July,
The Match, Sarah Adams - 6 July

✔ July Month-Long Observance - Dog Days of Summer
Read a book with a dog on the cov..."

COMPLETE!

Congratulations Heather!

Finished on post 10 - with a DNF.😱

Completed ... thanks Fran!

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2024 July Monthly Challenge

9/10 Complete

1. Happy July Birthday! - Red Cover
Only By Your Touch - Catherine Anderson - 7/28 - 5*

2. July Month-Long Observance - Summer/Hot
Second Chance Ranch - Liz Isaacson - 7/8 - 5*

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Contemporary Romance
Ever Mine - Laura Pavlov - 7/20 - 4*

4. I Forgot Day- July 2nd- Old Character
Blue Bayou - JoAnn Ross - 7/15 - 4*

5. Body Painting Day- July 8th- Art/NY/Skin
Make You Mine - Laura Pavlov - 7/21 - 4*

6. National Drive-Thru Day- July 24th- Food/Bakery Owner
Always Mine - Laura Pavlov - 7/18 - 4*

7. National Lipstick Day- July 29th- Lips on cover
Simply Mine - Laura Pavlov - 7/25 - 4*

8.Water gun Fight Day- July 30th- Military character
Only Mine - Laura Pavlov - 7/26 - 4*

9. Family Golf Month- Sports Romance
Offside Hearts - Nikki Lawson - 7/4 - 2*

10. Reader's Choice:
A Whisker of a Doubt - Cate Conte - Currently Reading