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August - Van Gogh for It!
🌻📚Van Gogh for It! - August Monthly Challenge 📚🌻Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2025
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Hello everyone, welcome to the 📚🌻 Van Gogh for It! 📚🌻 reading challenge. I'm really looking forward to reading many interesting, inspiring books with you!
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📚🌻 How to participate:📚🌻
1. To join the challenge, post a comment below with your goal.
You can choose to read as many books as you wish. If you don't know how many books you want to read yet, you can decide and update later. In such case, to make it easier, I will automatically write down 1 book as the initial goal, which can be changed later.
2. Note down your message number and use it for updates.
As you finish reading a book, edit your original message and post a new comment to update, including your original message number. For challenge updates and statistics, I will be looking at the update comments, not the original messages.
* Example of an update message: Update to message #1: 5/8
5 being the books read so far, 8 being the goal.
3. Update if you do not wish to be a part of the challenge anymore.
If you decide to drop out of the challenge, please don’t delete your original sign-up post. You can just edit it instead and add a new comment with the original message number so that I would see it sooner. You can also message me privately. Thanks! 😊
Example:
* Original post edit: Opting out of the challenge.
* New comment: Update to message #1: Opting out of the challenge.
4. You can choose the books you'll read in advance or add them as you go.
5. You may join late if the challenge hasn't ended yet, and may count any relevant books completed during the challenge dates.
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I will post updates every few days. That will include:
* Updating the statistics in the message #3 (the one below).
* Posting an update comment.
If you have any questions or need help, please feel free to ask me here, or message me privately!
🌻📚Participants:🌻📚✨ Brianna Raquel ✨ (# 28) - 10/10 Completed!
Allie (# 32) - 7/5 Completed!
Alyssa (# 18) - 3/9
Amy (# 36) - 6/5 Completed!
Ashly (# 22) - 3/3 Completed!
Ashlyn (# 41) - 0/6
Beth (# 19) - 0/10
Blu's World (# 23) - 1/3
Bubbles (# 20) - 0/5
Caraina (# 9) - 5/5 Completed!
Caroline (# 13) - 3/3 Completed!
Carolyn (# 10) - 8/10
Carri Carey (# 5) - 10/10 Completed!
Carrie (# 34) - 7/5 Completed!
Ciara (# 31) - 10/10 Completed!
Cindy III (# 30) - 0/3
Debra Diggs (# 7) - 3/3 Completed!
Jenn (# 37) - 0/10
JennH (# 12) - 6/5 Completed!
Kristina (# 26) - 5/5 Completed!
LinaVer (# 4) - 2/3
Marie (UK) (# 81) - 3/5
Melissa (# 27) - 7/10
Rachael (# 16) - 3/3 Completed!
Sarah (# 24) - 10/10 Completed!
Sayonee (# 14) - 0/3
Shari (# 25) - 4/6
Susan (# 6) - 5/4 Completed!
SusanItaly (# 21) - 4/4 Completed!
Syd (# 43) - 1/3
Tanu (# 35) - 6/5 Completed!
TerryJane (# 33) - 10/10 Completed!
Whitney (# 8) - 5/5 Completed!
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🌻📚General stats:🌻📚
Number of participants: 33
Books Read: 147
Book Goal: 196
Goal progress: 75%
Participants who completed the challenge: 19
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This challenge is now officially finished. Thank you to everyone who took part in it, it was a pleasure and an honor!
Progress: 2/3---
✅1. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc.
Court of Delight and Defiance: Fae Bake Off Why Choose Romance
⏳2. Ear: Read a book addressing a mental or physical differences, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc.
Fayne
3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc.
4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist.
5. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc.
6. Countryside: Read a book set in the countryside, featuring characters connected to the land or agriculture, or reflecting themes of simplicity, tranquility, coziness, or connection to nature.
✅7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres.
The Hunger Games
8. Isolation: Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity.
9. Museum: Read a book based in an art gallery, museum or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc.
10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc.
Please sign me up for all 10!✅ 1. Sunflower:
With Love from the Inside - Read 8/3/25✅ 2. Ear:
Listen for the Lie - Read 8/18/25✅ 3. France:
The Paris Novel - Read 8/6/25✅ 4. Yellow:
The Reading List - Read 8/10/25✅ 5. Netherlands:
The Girl Who Got Revenge - Read 8/30/25✅ 6. Countryside:
The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story - Read 8/13/25✅ 7. Starry Night:
The Island - Read 8/3/25✅ 8. Isolation:
The Island of Dr. Moreau - Read 8/20/25✅ 9. Museum:
The Museum of Extraordinary Things - Read 8/14/25✅10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H:
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers - Read 8/24/25
I'm in for 4 🌻📚Progress: 5/4
3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc. - The Alice Network - Finished 8/21/25
4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist.
- Finished 8/19/255. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc. - Girl in the Blue Coat Finished 8/24/25
7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres. - The Pull of the Stars Finished 8/14/25
10. 10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc. - Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers - Finished 8/7/25
Van Gogh for It!Completed
3/3
1. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc.
✔ 2. Ear: Read a book addressing a mental or physical differences, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc.
- Fall Down Laughing: How Squiggy Caught Multiple Sclerosis and Didn't Tell Nobody by David L. Lander
3. Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc.
4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist.
5. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc.
6. Countryside: Read a book set in the countryside, featuring characters connected to the land or agriculture, or reflecting themes of simplicity, tranquility, coziness, or connection to nature.
✔ 7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres.
- My Little Brother by Diane Saxon
8. Isolation: Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity.
9. Museum: Read a book based in an art gallery, museum or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc.
✔ 10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc
- Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano
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I'm in for 4! -- Changing goal to 5.Progress: 5/5
1. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc.
From Bad to Cursed by Lana Harper (Completed 8/4/25)
Main character is a witch that specializes in plant-based magic.
4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist.
Blob: A Love Story by Maggie Su (Completed 8/25/25)
6. Countryside: Read a book set in the countryside, featuring characters connected to the land or agriculture, or reflecting themes of simplicity, tranquility, coziness, or connection to nature.
A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare (Completed 8/26/25)
Book is set in the fictional town of Spindle Cove near Sussex, England.
7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres.
Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory (Completed 8/12/25)
10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc.
Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind by Ann B. Ross (Completed 8/18/25)
M i ss Juli a Sp e aks H er Mi n d
VAN GOGH FOR IT!Duration: August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Completed: 5/5
1. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc. Incubus - Ann Arensberg 8/3/25
2. Ear: Read a book addressing a mental or physical differences, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc. God Don't Like Ugly - Mary Monroe 8/4/25
3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc.
4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist.
Yellow Hibiscus - Tope Omotosho 8/14/255. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc.
6. Countryside: Read a book set in the countryside, featuring characters connected to the land or agriculture, or reflecting themes of simplicity, tranquility, coziness, or connection to nature.
7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres.
The Orchard Keeper - Cormac McCarthy 8/6/258. Isolation: Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity.
9. Museum: Read a book based in an art gallery, museum or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc.
10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc. Geisha, a Life - Mineko Iwasaki 8/2/25
I'm in for 101. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc.
Cold Sunflowers (Google Reads) Finished 8/8/25
2. Ear: Read a book addressing a mental or physical differences, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc. Looking for Alaska John Green
3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc.All the Diamonds in ParisKirstin Harmel
4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist. Yellowface RF Kuang 13/08
5. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope William Kamkwamba 21/08
6. Countryside: Read a book set in the countryside, featuring characters connected to the land or agriculture, or reflecting themes of simplicity, tranquility, coziness, or connection to nature. My Side of the Mountain Jean Craighead George 02/08
7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres. The Enchanted Greenhouse Sarah Beth Durst 27/08
8. Isolation: Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity. The Art of Sonship: King David had 20 Sons. Only one reigned. Which Son will you be? Pastor Israel Campbell 21/08
9. Museum: Read a book based in an art gallery, museum or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc. T From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler E.L. Konigsburg 24/08
10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc. Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 Lisa Unger 10/08
LinaVer,Just in case you already started your spreadsheet - I had put myself in for 4 but need to drop out!
Please sign me up for 5.6/5
The Diva Poaches a Bad Egg by Krista Davis 8/24/25
Blood on Snow by Jo Nesbø 8/14/25
3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc.
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang 8/27/25
5. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc.
6. Countryside: Read a book set in the countryside, featuring characters connected to the land or agriculture, or reflecting themes of simplicity, tranquility, coziness, or connection to nature.
Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger 8/4/25
Demian by Hermann Hesse 8/16/25
9. Museum: Read a book based in an art gallery, museum or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc.
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter 8/5/25 - B E T TER T H A N THE M O V I ES - 8 letters
GailW wrote: "LinaVer,Just in case you already started your spreadsheet - I had put myself in for 4 but need to drop out!"
No problem, GailW! Thank you for letting me know :)
Please sign me up for 3 books.COMPLETED: 3/3
1. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover - A Touch of Darkness finished 6 August, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. France: Read a translated French classic: The Phantom of the Opera finished 10 August, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
3. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name: in the title: The Wicked Guardian finished 13 August, ⭐⭐⭐
Welcome to the challenge, everyone!It's an honor and a pleasure to be leading another monthly challenge. If you have any questions or need help, please do not hesitate to ask me either here or by messaging me privately.
Happy reading! 🌞🌻
Updated 26/07, to msg #16
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All 10 for me, please! I love everything Vincent.🌻 1. Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc. - The Survivors by Jane Harper Ash owns a landscaping business
🌻 2. Read a book addressing a mental or physical differences, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc. - As Good As Dead (A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, #3) by Holly Jackson - Throughout the book, Pip is dealing with depressing and guilt, self-medicating with illegally acquired drugs regularly.
🌻 3. Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc. - The Bedford Boys: One American Town's Ultimate D-Day Sacrifice by Alex Kershaw This book is set primarily in Normany, during the D-Day invastion.
🌻 4. Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist. - The Maid's Secret (Molly the Maid, #3) by Nita Prose 90.5% per TinEye
5. Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc.
🌻 6. Read a book set in the countryside, featuring characters connected to the land or agriculture, or reflecting themes of simplicity, tranquility, coziness, or connection to nature
Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy Franny feels almost psychically connected to birds and is attempting to find the last flock of Artic terns.
🌻 7. Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres. - The Big Bad Wolf (Alex Cross Book, #9) by James Patterson Mystery is 1st MPG.
🌻 8. Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity. - The Word is Murder (Hawthorne & Horowitz, #1) by Anthony Horowitz Hawthorne is a solitary character, much like Sherlock Holmes
🌻 9. Read a book based in an art gallery, museum or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc. - The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar The split image on the cover contains a painted portrait of a woman as well as a painting of flowers
🌻 10. Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc - The Launch Party by Lauren A. Forry THE lAuNCh party --> viNCEnT vAn gogH (6 letters)
I'm in for 5VAN GOGH FOR IT!
Duration: August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Completed: 4/5
The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst - 8/5
2. Ear: Read a book addressing a mental or physical differences, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc.
3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc.
4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist.
5. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc.
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst - 8/2
Immortal Consequences by I.V. Marie - 8/7
MPG: Dark Academia
8. Isolation: Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity.
9. Museum: Read a book based in an art gallery, museum or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc.
Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manansala - 8/6
I'm in for 3✅2. Ear: Read a book addressing a mental or physical differences, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc. - I Hear the Sunspot: Four Seasons Volume 3 4 stars
✅4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist. - Go Luck Yourself 4 stars
✅7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres. - How to Survive a Horror Story 3.5 stars
3/3 Read
Please sign me up for 3 books this month!1. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc.
Desert Flowers
3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc.
The Phantom of the Opera
7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres.
Kingdom of Villains
Sign me up for 10 books10/10 - COMPLETED
✅1. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc.
Winter Garden (12/8/25)
✅2. Ear: Read a book addressing a mental or physical difference, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc.
The Ear (13/8/25)
✅3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc.
Red Wine and Her Sexy Ex (29/8/25)
✅4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about a character who is a visual artist.
The Agony and the Ecstasy: The Biographical Novel of Michelangelo (14/8/25)
✅5. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in the Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc.
The Boy Between Worlds by Annejet van der Zijl (15/8/25)
✅6. Countryside: Read a book set in the countryside, featuring characters connected to the land or agriculture, or reflecting themes of simplicity, tranquility, or coziness, or connection to nature.
Tess of the d'Urbervilles (14/8/25)
✅7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres.
If We Were Villains (15/8/25)
✅8. Isolation: Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity.
The Lonely One (17/8/25)
✅9. Museum: Read a book based in an art gallery, museum, or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc.
The Masterpiece (16/8/25)
✅10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist’s name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc.
14 Ways to Die by Vincent Ralph (16/8/25)
I would like to join for 6.VAN GOGH FOR IT!
Duration: August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Progress: 4 / 6
1. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc.
2. Ear: Read a book addressing a mental or physical differences, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc.
3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc.
🌻 4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist. The Maid's Secret
5. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc.
🌻 6. Countryside: Read a book set in the countryside, featuring characters connected to the land or agriculture, or reflecting themes of simplicity, tranquility, coziness, or connection to nature. Pony Express Mail-Order Bride
🌻7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres. The Berry Pickers
8. Isolation: Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity.
9. Museum: Read a book based in an art gallery, museum or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc.
🌻 10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc Sweetness in the Skin
VAN GOGH FOR ITAugust 01, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Progress: 5/5
Sign me up for 5, please!
✅ 1. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc: Fall Into You by Dylan Morrison
✅ 2. Ear: Read a book addressing a mental or physical differences, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc: Copper Script by K.J. Charles
✅ 7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres: A Hat Full of Sky by Terry Pratchett
✅ 8. Isolation: Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity.: The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark
✅ 10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc.: I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom by Jason Pargin
Currently: 7/10, 2 in progress🌻🌻1. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc. Born Under a Lucky Moon (gardening), completed
🌻🌻2. Ear: Read a book addressing a mental or physical differences, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc. A Double Dose of Dilaudid: Real Stories from a Small-Town ER (physical differences), completed
3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc.
🌻🌻4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist. Hello I Want to Die Please Fix Me (yellow cover), completed
--5. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc. The Safekeep (set in Netherlands), in progress
🌻🌻6. Countryside: Read a book set in the countryside, featuring characters connected to the land or agriculture, or reflecting themes of simplicity, tranquility, coziness, or connection to nature. Broken Country (set in countryside, characters connected to land/agriculture), completed
🌻🌻7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres. A Court of Silver Flame (celestial motifs on cover, fantasy), completed
🌻🌻8. Isolation: Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity. The Incandescent, completed
--9. Museum: Read a book based in an art gallery, museum or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc. A Family Matter, in progress
🌻🌻10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc. Tell Me About It: Memoir of a Psychotherapist, completed
VAN GOGH FOR ITAugust 01, 2025 - August 31, 2025
10/10
1. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc.🌱
Better Together
2. Ear: Read a book addressing a mental or physical differences, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc.🌱
Echo
3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc.🌱
The Bittersweet Bakery Cafe
4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist.🌱
Murder With a Side of Bacon: An Ivy Clark Mystery
5. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc.🌱
The Dutch House
6. Countryside: Read a book set in the countryside, featuring characters connected to the land or agriculture, or reflecting themes of simplicity, tranquility, coziness, or connection to nature.🌱
L.A. Weather
7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres.🌱
The Mirror World
8. Isolation: Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity.🌱
Meredith, Alone
9. Museum: Read a book based in an art gallery, museum or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc.🌱
We All Want Impossible Things
10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc.🌱
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Welcome to all the new challengers! 🥳Updated on 31/07, to msg #28
I will sign up for 3VAN GOGH FOR IT!
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2025
1. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc.
2. Ear: Read a book addressing a mental or physical differences, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc.
3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc.
4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist.
5. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc.
6. Countryside: Read a book set in the countryside, featuring characters connected to the land or agriculture, or reflecting themes of simplicity, tranquility, coziness, or connection to nature.
7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres.
That Devil, Ambition Linsey Miller
8. Isolation: Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity.
9. Museum: Read a book based in an art gallery, museum or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc.
behind the canvas Alexander vance
10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc.
Copyboy Vince Vawter
I'm in! I will try to read to all ten prompts.
ill go for 5Progress 7/5
✨ 1. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc. The Names
2. Ear: Read a book addressing a mental or physical differences, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc.
✨3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc. Creation Lake
4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist.
5. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc.
✨6. Countryside: Read a book set in the countryside, featuring characters connected to the land or agriculture, or reflecting themes of simplicity, tranquility, coziness, or connection to nature. Weyward
✨7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres.
Case Histories
✨8. Isolation: Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity. Interior Chinatown
✨9. Museum: Read a book based in an art gallery, museum or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc. Horse
✨10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc. Red Velvet Cupcake Murder
🌻 VAN GOGH FOR IT! - Monthly ChallengeDuration: August 1 - August 31, 2025
Progress: 10/10
🌻 1. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc.
The Secret Life of Sunflowers
🌻 2. Ear: Read a book addressing mental or physical differences, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc.
True Biz
🌻 3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc.
Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris
🌻 4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist.
My Friends
🌻 5. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc.
Rituals
🌻 6. Countryside: Read a book set in the countryside, featuring characters connected to the land or agriculture, or reflecting themes of simplicity, tranquility, coziness, or connection to nature.
Plain Target
🌻 7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres.
We Sold Our Souls
🌻 8. Isolation: Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity.
The Missing Half
🌻 9. Museum: Read a book based in an art gallery, museum or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc.
The Bright Years
🌻 10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc.
Finding Grace - 7 letters and a name... ha!
I will try to get at least half of these. Please sign me up for 5 books.📆🌻Monthly Challenges: August - Van Gogh For It!🌻📆
🌻VAN GOGH FOR IT!🌻
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2025
🎉Completed: 7/5
⏹️1. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc.
✅2. Ear: Read a book addressing a mental or physical differences, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc.
The Silent Patient✅3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc.
The Paris Apartment✅4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist.
The Soulmate Equation⏹️5. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc.
✅6. Countryside: Read a book set in the countryside, featuring characters connected to the land or agriculture, or reflecting themes of simplicity, tranquility, coziness, or connection to nature.
A Painted House✅7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres.
The Perfect Divorce✅8. Isolation: Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower⭕9. Museum: Read a book based in an art gallery, museum or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc.
✅10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc.
Here One Moment (H,e,o,n,t)
I'm in for 5, please!1. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc. - The Cloisters ✅
2. Ear: Read a book addressing mental or physical differences, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc. - The Tyrant Alpha's Rejected Mate ✅
3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc.
4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist.
5. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc.
6. Countryside: Read a book set in the countryside, featuring characters connected to the land or agriculture, or reflecting themes of simplicity, tranquility, coziness, or connection to nature. Satyr: A Cozy Fantasy Romance ✅
7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres. - Pilgrim: A Medieval Horror ✅
8. Isolation: Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity. - - Adulthood Rites ✅
9. Museum: Read a book based in an art gallery, museum or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc. - The Private Lives of the Tudors: Uncovering the Secrets of Britain's Greatest Dynasty
10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc. - The Accidental Honeymoon ✅
I will go for 5 books!6/5-- Challenge Complete!
3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc.
5. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc.
8. Isolation: Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity.
9. Museum: Read a book based in an art gallery, museum or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc.
📚✨ August Goodreads Challenge — Personal TBR Edition ✨📚These are all books I already own or have access to, and I’m attempting one for these prompts to get back on track with my reading goal this month. Just started The Anthropocene Reviewed and I’m off to a great start!
Ear – The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
→ Reflects on disability, chronic illness, and how we interpret the world around us. A thoughtful essay collection that fits this perfectly.
France – Daisy Jones & The Six [French Version] by Taylor Jenkins Reid
→ A translated French-language edition of a popular novel — fits the prompt’s translation criteria.
Yellow – Untitled Beta Project by [Redacted Author Name]
→ A slow burn romance featuring a first-generation Arabic-American main character redesigning her mother’s restaurant. Her work in visual presentation and interior aesthetics makes her a strong “visual artist” fit.
Countryside – The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
→ Set on a remote island with nature, peace, and found family at the heart of it. Ideal for themes of tranquility and simplicity.
Starry Night – The Night and Its Moon by Piper CJ
→ A dark, romantic fantasy with a celestial-feeling cover and themes of identity, queerness, and hidden magic.
Isolation – The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
→ Addie lives in eternal solitude, cursed to be forgotten. A perfect match for emotional and literal isolation.
Update to message #8: 1/4Completed:
1. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc.
From Bad to Cursed by Lana Harper
Main character is a witch that specializes in plant-based magic.
SusanItaly. update message 212/4
1.🌻 Sunflower: Happy Land. by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. ✔️
6. 🏞 Countryside: Broken Country by Clare Lesile Hall ✔️
10. 👨🎨V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H Lady Tan's Circle of the Women by Lisa See
8. 🌠 Starry Night Listen to your Sister by Neena Viel
2/4
Carolyn wrote: "Update Message #10My Side of the Mountain
"Carolyn, thank you for your update. Am I correct in assuming you’ve read 1 out of 10 books?
Would you please use this kind of format for your future updates:
“Update to Message #… : …/10
It’s a bit more clear. Although I do like seeing the covers of the books 😊📕
Ashlyn wrote: "📚✨ August Goodreads Challenge — Personal TBR Edition ✨📚These are all books I already own or have access to, and I’m attempting one for these prompts to get back on track with my reading goal this ..."
Hey Ashlyn, so great to have you in this challenge! I’ve put your goal as 6 books now, but would you please confirm that?
Yes that is correct, Sorry, I forgot to put it in. I will edit the post.
Welcome to all the new members of this challenge and wow, we already have some books read, great progress everyone! 🥳Updated on 06/08, to msg #46
I would also like to kindly remind everyone that we have a very helpful format for sign-ups and updates! 😊
Sign-up: “sign me up for … (amount) of books”
Update: “update to message #…: …/… books read”
If you have any questions or would like to read more, you can do so here or ask me any time! 🌞
2025 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
The Perfect Divorce (other topics)Kingdom of Villains (other topics)
Desert Flowers (other topics)
The Phantom of the Opera (other topics)
Plain Target (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Jane Harper (other topics)R.F. Kuang (other topics)
Anthony Horowitz (other topics)
Tessa Dare (other topics)
Maggie Su (other topics)
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Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2025
For this month's theme of Sunflowers, gorgeously illustrated above in one of Vincent Van Gogh's iconic paintings, we will explore literature through the lens of the artist's life and work. He is known for his vivid colors, creativity, and connection to the beauty of nature, despite his lifelong mental health struggles. Join us in celebrating art and literature through this inspiring challenge!
To join, post a message telling the challenge leader how many books you plan to read. If you are new to our group and/or our group challenges, take a moment to check out the Yearly, Quarterly, Monthly Challenges - Start Here thread for more information on how our challenges are run.
1. Sunflower: Read a book with sunflowers or other flowers on the cover, a book about gardening or botany, or with a character who is a gardener, botanist, etc.
2. Ear: Read a book addressing a mental or physical differences, with a disabled character, or with a title word such as ear, sound, silence, listen, etc.
3. France: Read a translated French classic, a book set in France, or one with French culture words in the title like bread, wine, bakery, Paris, etc.
4. Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover, with art tools in the cover art, or about character who is a visual artist.
5. Netherlands: Read a book by a Dutch author, one set in Netherlands, or with iconic Dutch elements on the cover like canals, tulips, windmills, cheese, etc.
6. Countryside: Read a book set in the countryside, featuring characters connected to the land or agriculture, or reflecting themes of simplicity, tranquility, coziness, or connection to nature.
7. Starry Night: Read a book with a dark cover, with celestial motifs in the cover art, or from the dark academia, fantasy or mystery genres.
8. Isolation: Read a book about a solitary individual, with a title word like lonely, solitude, alone, one, etc., or a book that explores spirituality or creativity.
9. Museum: Read a book based in an art gallery, museum or art school, with a painting in the cover art, or with a museum-related word in the title like masterpiece, picture, artifact, curator, etc.
10. V-I-N-C-E-N-T-V-A-N-G-O-G-H: Read a book that has 5 or more letters from the artist's name in the title, with a name in the title, or one written by an author named Vincent, Vince, Vinnie, etc.
Many thanks to LinaVer for creating this challenge, and also for volunteering to lead it!