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Here are below VIKKI's prompts for AUGUST:
10 Points:
- The birthstone for August is Peridot - read a book with a bright green cover.
- 1st - 7th August is clown week. Read a funny book if you like clowns or a horror book if you are afraid of clowns.
25 Points:
- The World Pipe Band Championships are annually held during August in Glasgow. Read a book by a Scottish author, or a book set in Scotland
- National Sandcastle is the first Saturday in August. Read a book with a sandcastle on the cover or set on/near a beach. (Seaside community will work for this).
50 Points:
- 26th August is National Dog Day - read a book featuring a dog (e.g. a character who owns a dog). 25 bonus points if the book is non-fiction.
- The word "august" can also be used as an adjective meaning "majestic" or "inspiring admiration. Read a book featuring royalty, OR a book about someone you admire.
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Here are below LINDSEY's prompts for AUGUST:
10 points:
- August is late summer. RAB with late summer colors covers - yellow, orange, green or teal.
- Back to School time!!! RAB with teachers, students or school as part of the setting.
- RAB published in August of any year.
- Aug 9th is Book Lovers Day! RAB you give a 4 or 5 star rating.
25 points:
- Aug 3rd is Sister's Day. I'm so lucky to have am awesome sister! RAB with sisters as characters.,
- In 1959, Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state in the USA. RAB set in Hawaii.
- Thomas Edison's Kinetographic Camera was patented on August 31, 1897. RAB with photography as part of the story.
- Woodstock began in a field near Yasguv's Farm in Bethel, New York. RAB set in the 60's, in New York or has music as a big part of the story.
50 points:
- The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower lights up the night sky this month. The peak days are August 12-13. RAB set in space.
- Mother Theresa was born on Aug. 27, 1910. She founded a religious order of nuns in India and spent her life working to help the poor and sick in India. RAB tagged religious or spiritual, set in India, by an Indian author or where the MC helps the poor and sick.
- - Chinese Valentine’s Day, also known as Daughters Festival is in August. RAB set in China, by an Asian author or where a daughter is the MC.
-The Summer Olympics are in France. Closing ceremonies are Aug 11th. RAB set in France, by a French author or features a sport in the Summer Olympics.
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Start Date: 08/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2025
*COMPLETED* Very poor reading month for me!
Total Pages Read:36
Bonus Points:0
Books Read:
1. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2025 *PART READ* 31 .08.2025 - 22 pages.
2. The Literary Almanac: A Year of Seasonal Reading * PART READ* 04.08.2025 - 14 pages.
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10 Points:
- The birthstone for August is Peridot - read a book with a bright green cover.
- 1st - 7th August is clown week. Read a funny book if you like clowns or a horror book if you are afraid of clowns.
- August is late summer. RAB with late summer colors covers - yellow, orange, green or teal.
- Back to School time!!! RAB with teachers, students or school as part of the setting.
- RAB published in August of any year.
- Aug 9th is Book Lovers Day! RAB you give a 4 or 5 star rating.
25 Points:
- The World Pipe Band Championships are annually held during August in Glasgow. Read a book by a Scottish author, or a book set in Scotland
- National Sandcastle is the first Saturday in August. Read a book with a sandcastle on the cover or set on/near a beach. (Seaside community will work for this).
- Aug 3rd is Sister's Day. I'm so lucky to have am awesome sister! RAB with sisters as characters.,
- In 1959, Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state in the USA. RAB set in Hawaii.
- Thomas Edison's Kinetographic Camera was patented on August 31, 1897. RAB with photography as part of the story.
- Woodstock began in a field near Yasguv's Farm in Bethel, New York. RAB set in the 60's, in New York or has music as a big part of the story.
50 Points:
- 26th August is National Dog Day - read a book featuring a dog (e.g. a character who owns a dog). 25 bonus points if the book is non-fiction.
- The word "august" can also be used as an adjective meaning "majestic" or "inspiring admiration. Read a book featuring royalty, OR a book about someone you admire.
- The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower lights up the night sky this month. The peak days are August 12-13. RAB set in space.
- Mother Theresa was born on Aug. 27, 1910. She founded a religious order of nuns in India and spent her life working to help the poor and sick in India. RAB tagged religious or spiritual, set in India, by an Indian author or where the MC helps the poor and sick.
- - Chinese Valentine’s Day, also known as Daughters Festival is in August. RAB set in China, by an Asian author or where a daughter is the MC.
-The Summer Olympics are in France. Closing ceremonies are Aug 11th. RAB set in France, by a French author or features a sport in the Summer Olympics.
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Start Date: 08/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2025
Total Pages Read: 3876 pages
Bonus Points: 95 pts
Books Read:
1. The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel by Stephanie Williams 247 pages, finished 2 Aug, 3.5 stars
2. Paper Girls, Volume 2 by Brian K. Vaughan 128 pages, finished 4 Aug, 4.0 stars
3. Wycliffe and the Redhead by W.J. Burley 256 pages, finished 7 Aug, 3.5 stars
4. An Outbreak of Witchcraft: A Graphic Novel of the Salem Witch Trials by Deborah Noyes 235 pages, finished 10 Aug, 3.0 stars
5. The Cat Who Played Brahms by Lilian Jackson Braun 185 pages, finished 11 Aug, 4.0 stars
6. Y: The Last Man, Vol. 2: Cycles by Brian K. Vaughan 118 pages, finished 11 Aug, 4.0 stars
7. The Enemy by Charlie Higson 407 pages, finished 14 Aug, 4.5 stars
8. Sleeping Planet by William R. Burkett Jr. 285 pages, finished 17 Aug, 3.5 stars
9. Young Dr. Kildare by Max Brand 143 pages, finished 19 Aug, 3.0 stars
10. The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo 120 pages, finished 21 Aug, 5.0 stars
11. Fatale Compendium by Ed Brubaker 656 pages, finished 26 Aug, 3.5 stars
12. Murder is for keeps, by Peter Chambers 143 pages, finished 26 Aug, 3.0 stars
13. The Big Payoff by Janice Law 179 pages, finished 29 Aug, 2.5 stars
14. The Red Mass by Rosemary Aubert 291 pages, finished 30 Aug, 3.5 stars
15. Dorothy Parker: Complete Broadway, 1918–1923 by Dorothy Parker 483 pages, finished 31 Aug, 4.0 stars
10 Points:
- The birthstone for August is Peridot - read a book with a bright green cover.
- 1st - 7th August is clown week. Read a funny book if you like clowns or a horror book if you are afraid of clowns.
- August is late summer. RAB with late summer colors covers - yellow, orange, green or teal.
- Back to School time!!! RAB with teachers, students or school as part of the setting.
-- The Raven Boys, The Graphic Novel by Stephanie Williams (Aglionby Private School) 10 pts
- RAB published in August of any year.
- Aug 9th is Book Lovers Day! RAB you give a 4 or 5 star rating.
--Paper Girls Vol 2 by Brian K. Vaughan 4.0 stars (10 pts)
-- The Cat Who Played Brahms by Lilian Jackson Braun 4.0 stars (10 pts)
-- Y: The Last Man, Cycles, #2 by Brian K. Vaughan 4.0 stars (10 pts)
-- The Enemy by Charlie Higson 4.5 stars (10 pts)
-- The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo 5.0 stars (10 pts)
-- Complete Broadway by Dorothy Parker 4.0 stars (10 pts)
25 Points:
- The World Pipe Band Championships are annually held during August in Glasgow. Read a book by a Scottish author, or a book set in Scotland
-- The Big Payoff by Janice Law. At least half the book is set in Scotland and there are even pipe bands at one point. (25 pts)
- National Sandcastle is the first Saturday in August. Read a book with a sandcastle on the cover or set on/near a beach. (Seaside community will work for this).
- Aug 3rd is Sister's Day. I'm so lucky to have am awesome sister! RAB with sisters as characters.,
- In 1959, Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state in the USA. RAB set in Hawaii.
- Thomas Edison's Kinetographic Camera was patented on August 31, 1897. RAB with photography as part of the story.
- Woodstock began in a field near Yasguv's Farm in Bethel, New York. RAB set in the 60's, in New York or has music as a big part of the story.
50 Points:
- 26th August is National Dog Day - read a book featuring a dog (e.g. a character who owns a dog). 25 bonus points if the book is non-fiction.
- The word "august" can also be used as an adjective meaning "majestic" or "inspiring admiration. Read a book featuring royalty, OR a book about someone you admire.
- The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower lights up the night sky this month. The peak days are August 12-13. RAB set in space.
- Mother Theresa was born on Aug. 27, 1910. She founded a religious order of nuns in India and spent her life working to help the poor and sick in India. RAB tagged religious or spiritual, set in India, by an Indian author or where the MC helps the poor and sick.
- - Chinese Valentine’s Day, also known as Daughters Festival is in August. RAB set in China, by an Asian author or where a daughter is the MC.
-The Summer Olympics are in France. Closing ceremonies are Aug 11th. RAB set in France, by a French author or features a sport in the Summer Olympics.
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge AUGUST 2025Start Date: 08/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2025
Total Pages Read: 314
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1. Transcription 144 pages to finish
2. The Great Believers 170 pages to finish
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10 Points:
- The birthstone for August is Peridot - read a book with a bright green cover.
- 1st - 7th August is clown week. Read a funny book if you like clowns or a horror book if you are afraid of clowns.
- August is late summer. RAB with late summer colors covers - yellow, orange, green or teal.
- Back to School time!!! RAB with teachers, students or school as part of the setting.
- RAB published in August of any year.
- Aug 9th is Book Lovers Day! RAB you give a 4 or 5 star rating.
25 Points:
- The World Pipe Band Championships are annually held during August in Glasgow. Read a book by a Scottish author, or a book set in Scotland
- National Sandcastle is the first Saturday in August. Read a book with a sandcastle on the cover or set on/near a beach. (Seaside community will work for this).
- Aug 3rd is Sister's Day. I'm so lucky to have am awesome sister! RAB with sisters as characters.,
- In 1959, Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state in the USA. RAB set in Hawaii.
- Thomas Edison's Kinetographic Camera was patented on August 31, 1897. RAB with photography as part of the story.
- Woodstock began in a field near Yasguv's Farm in Bethel, New York. RAB set in the 60's, in New York or has music as a big part of the story.
50 Points:
- 26th August is National Dog Day - read a book featuring a dog (e.g. a character who owns a dog). 25 bonus points if the book is non-fiction.
- The word "august" can also be used as an adjective meaning "majestic" or "inspiring admiration. Read a book featuring royalty, OR a book about someone you admire.
- The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower lights up the night sky this month. The peak days are August 12-13. RAB set in space.
- Mother Theresa was born on Aug. 27, 1910. She founded a religious order of nuns in India and spent her life working to help the poor and sick in India. RAB tagged religious or spiritual, set in India, by an Indian author or where the MC helps the poor and sick.
- - Chinese Valentine’s Day, also known as Daughters Festival is in August. RAB set in China, by an Asian author or where a daughter is the MC.
-The Summer Olympics are in France. Closing ceremonies are Aug 11th. RAB set in France, by a French author or features a sport in the Summer Olympics
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge AUGUST 2025Start Date: 08/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2025
Total Pages Read: 4,001
Bonus Points: 1,430
Books Read:
1. The Great Mouse Escape: A Word of Mouse Tail - 336 pgs, 8/1
2. Murder Road - 341 pgs, 8/6
3. Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park - 256 pgs, 8/7
4. The Boys from Biloxi - 464 pgs, 8/8
5. Enchantra - 448 pgs, 8/9
6. A Thousand Times Before - 368 pgs, 8/14
7. Sunny Side Up - 304 pgs, 8/17
8. Funny Story - 400 pgs, 8/23
9. Beautiful Ugly - 306 pgs, 8/26
10. The Poison Puzzle - 352 gs, 8/27
11. Discovery in Great Sand Dunes National Park - 266 pgs, 8/29
12. The Wedding Veil - 416 pgs, 8/31
10 Points:
- The birthstone for August is Peridot - read a book with a bright green cover.
- 1st - 7th August is clown week. Read a funny book if you like clowns or a horror book if you are afraid of clowns.
- August is late summer. RAB with late summer colors covers - yellow, orange, green or teal.
- Back to School time!!! RAB with teachers, students or school as part of the setting.
- RAB published in August of any year.
- Aug 9th is Book Lovers Day! RAB you give a 4 or 5 star rating.
25 Points:
- The World Pipe Band Championships are annually held during August in Glasgow. Read a book by a Scottish author, or a book set in Scotland
- National Sandcastle is the first Saturday in August. Read a book with a sandcastle on the cover or set on/near a beach. (Seaside community will work for this).
- Aug 3rd is Sister's Day. I'm so lucky to have am awesome sister! RAB with sisters as characters.,
- In 1959, Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state in the USA. RAB set in Hawaii.
- Thomas Edison's Kinetographic Camera was patented on August 31, 1897. RAB with photography as part of the story.
- Woodstock began in a field near Yasguv's Farm in Bethel, New York. RAB set in the 60's, in New York or has music as a big part of the story.
50 Points:
- 26th August is National Dog Day - read a book featuring a dog (e.g. a character who owns a dog). 25 bonus points if the book is non-fiction.
- The word "august" can also be used as an adjective meaning "majestic" or "inspiring admiration. Read a book featuring royalty, OR a book about someone you admire.
- The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower lights up the night sky this month. The peak days are August 12-13. RAB set in space.
- Mother Theresa was born on Aug. 27, 1910. She founded a religious order of nuns in India and spent her life working to help the poor and sick in India. RAB tagged religious or spiritual, set in India, by an Indian author or where the MC helps the poor and sick.
- Chinese Valentine’s Day, also known as Daughters Festival is in August. RAB set in China, by an Asian author or where a daughter is the MC.
-The Summer Olympics are in France. Closing ceremonies are Aug 11th. RAB set in France, by a French author or features a sport in the Summer Olympics.
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge AUGUST 2025Start Date: 08/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2025
Total Pages Read: 2650
Bonus Points: 230
Books Read:
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496 pages3.
232 pages4.
438 pages5.
381 pages6.
320 pages7.
384 pages10 Points:
- The birthstone for August is Peridot - read a book with a bright green cover.
- 1st - 7th August is clown week. Read a funny book if you like clowns or a horror book if you are afraid of clowns.
- August is late summer. RAB with late summer colors covers - yellow, orange, green or teal.
- Back to School time!!! RAB with teachers, students or school as part of the setting.
- RAB published in August of any year.
- Aug 9th is Book Lovers Day! RAB you give a 4 or 5 star rating.
25 Points:
- The World Pipe Band Championships are annually held during August in Glasgow. Read a book by a Scottish author, or a book set in Scotland
- National Sandcastle is the first Saturday in August. Read a book with a sandcastle on the cover or set on/near a beach. (Seaside community will work for this).
- Aug 3rd is Sister's Day. I'm so lucky to have am awesome sister! RAB with sisters as characters.,
- In 1959, Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state in the USA. RAB set in Hawaii.
- Thomas Edison's Kinetographic Camera was patented on August 31, 1897. RAB with photography as part of the story.
- Woodstock began in a field near Yasguv's Farm in Bethel, New York. RAB set in the 60's, in New York or has music as a big part of the story.
50 Points:
- 26th August is National Dog Day - read a book featuring a dog (e.g. a character who owns a dog). 25 bonus points if the book is non-fiction.
- The word "august" can also be used as an adjective meaning "majestic" or "inspiring admiration. Read a book featuring royalty, OR a book about someone you admire.
- The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower lights up the night sky this month. The peak days are August 12-13. RAB set in space.
- Mother Theresa was born on Aug. 27, 1910. She founded a religious order of nuns in India and spent her life working to help the poor and sick in India. RAB tagged religious or spiritual, set in India, by an Indian author or where the MC helps the poor and sick.
- Chinese Valentine’s Day, also known as Daughters Festival is in August. RAB set in China, by an Asian author or where a daughter is the MC.
-The Summer Olympics are in France. Closing ceremonies are Aug 11th. RAB set in France, by a French author or features a sport in the Summer Olympics
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge AUGUST 2025Start Date: 08/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2025
Total Pages Read: 1093
Points: 45
Bonus Points:
Books Read: 3
1.Don't Let Him In / Lisa Jewell
Dates Read August 3-5, 2025 5* 10 points
- Aug 9th is Book Lovers Day! RAB you give a 4 or 5 star rating.
2.Things We Do in the Dark/Jennifer Hillier
Dates Read: August 9-11, 2025 Sisters as Characters 25 points
3.The Pumpkin Spice Café/Laurie Gilmore
Dates Read August 17-19, 2025 - RAB published in August of any year 10 points
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10 Points:
- The birthstone for August is Peridot - read a book with a bright green cover.
- 1st - 7th August is clown week. Read a funny book if you like clowns or a horror book if you are afraid of clowns.
25 Points:
- The World Pipe Band Championships are annually held during August in Glasgow. Read a book by a Scottish author, or a book set in Scotland
- National Sandcastle is the first Saturday in August. Read a book with a sandcastle on the cover or set on/near a beach. (Seaside community will work for this).
50 Points:
- 26th August is National Dog Day - read a book featuring a dog (e.g. a character who owns a dog). 25 bonus points if the book is non-fiction.
- The word "august" can also be used as an adjective meaning "majestic" or "inspiring admiration. Read a book featuring royalty, OR a book about someone you admire.
10 points:
- August is late summer. RAB with late summer colors covers - yellow, orange, green or teal.
- Back to School time!!! RAB with teachers, students or school as part of the setting.
- RAB published in August of any year.
- Aug 9th is Book Lovers Day! RAB you give a 4 or 5 star rating.
25 points:
- Aug 3rd is Sister's Day. I'm so lucky to have an awesome sister! RAB with sisters as characters.
- In 1959, Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state in the USA. RAB set in Hawaii.
- Thomas Edison's Kinetographic Camera was patented on August 31, 1897. RAB with photography as part of the story.
- Woodstock began in a field near Yasguv's Farm in Bethel, New York. RAB set in the 60's, in New York or has music as a big part of the story.
50 points:
- The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower lights up the night sky this month. The peak days are August 12-13. RAB set in space.
- Mother Theresa was born on Aug. 27, 1910. She founded a religious order of nuns in India and spent her life working to help the poor and sick in India. RAB tagged religious or spiritual, set in India, by an Indian author or where the MC helps the poor and sick.
- - Chinese Valentine’s Day, also known as Daughters Festival is in August. RAB set in China, by an Asian author or where a daughter is the MC.
-The Summer Olympics are in France. Closing ceremonies are Aug 11th. RAB set in France, by a French author or features a sport in the Summer Olympics.
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge AUGUST 2025Start Date: 08/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2025
Total Pages Read: 1,734
Books Read:
1. The Witch's Orchard by Archer Sullivan 304 pages 8/1/25
2. Kiss Her Goodbye by Lisa Gardner 410 pages 8/3/25
3. The Society of Unknowable Objectsby Gareth Brown 347 pages 8/6/25
4. The Story That Wouldn't Die by Christina Estes 321 pages 8/8/25
5. One Dark Night by Hannah Richell 352 pages 8/13/25
Total pgs. read—Books read—
1) The Weight of Blood—408 pages
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On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge AUGUST 2025Start Date: 08/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2025
Total Pages Read: 3348
Bonus Points: 565
Books Read: The Love Haters
1. Evvie Drake Starts Over
2. Don't Let Him In
3. The Missing Half
4. Among Friends
5. The Woman in Suite 11
6. Care and Feeding: A Memoir
7. Totally and Completely Fine
8. Just the Nicest Family
9. Our Stolen Pieces
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- The birthstone for August is Peridot - read a book with a bright green cover.
- 1st - 7th August is clown week. Read a funny book if you like clowns or a horror book if you are afraid of clowns.
- August is late summer. RAB with late summer colors covers - yellow, orange, green or teal.
- Back to School time!!! RAB with teachers, students or school as part of the setting.
- RAB published in August of any year.
- Aug 9th is Book Lovers Day! RAB you give a 4 or 5 star rating.
25 Points:
- The World Pipe Band Championships are annually held during August in Glasgow. Read a book by a Scottish author, or a book set in Scotland
- National Sandcastle is the first Saturday in August. Read a book with a sandcastle on the cover or set on/near a beach. (Seaside community will work for this).
- Aug 3rd is Sister's Day. I'm so lucky to have am awesome sister! RAB with sisters as characters.,
- In 1959, Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state in the USA. RAB set in Hawaii.
- Thomas Edison's Kinetographic Camera was patented on August 31, 1897. RAB with photography as part of the story.
- Woodstock began in a field near Yasguv's Farm in Bethel, New York. RAB set in the 60's, in New York or has music as a big part of the story.
50 Points:
- 26th August is National Dog Day - read a book featuring a dog (e.g. a character who owns a dog). 25 bonus points if the book is non-fiction.
- The word "august" can also be used as an adjective meaning "majestic" or "inspiring admiration. Read a book featuring royalty, OR a book about someone you admire.
- The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower lights up the night sky this month. The peak days are August 12-13. RAB set in space.
- Mother Theresa was born on Aug. 27, 1910. She founded a religious order of nuns in India and spent her life working to help the poor and sick in India. RAB tagged religious or spiritual, set in India, by an Indian author or where the MC helps the poor and sick.
- Chinese Valentine’s Day, also known as Daughters Festival is in August. RAB set in China, by an Asian author or where a daughter is the MC.
-The Summer Olympics are in France. Closing ceremonies are Aug 11th. RAB set in France, by a French author or features a sport in the Summer Olympics
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Start Date: 08/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2025
Total Pages Read: 4,545
Bonus Points: 125
Books Read:
1. Under a Summer Skye 368
2. Deadly Code 432
3. Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy's Fight for Survival 416
4. A Thirst for Blood: The True Story of California's Vampire Killer 206
5. Out of Darkness 400
6. A Place in the Sun 336
7. A Secret Cornish Wish 400
8. The Surrogate Mother 320
9. Phantasma 493
10. Enchantra 448
11. The Final Vow 400
12. Chapter & Hearse 326
+25 Under a Summer Skye set in Scotland
+25 Deadly Code set in Scotland
+25 Out of Darkness set in Scotland
+ 50 Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy's Fight for Survival about royalty
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge AUGUST 2025Start Date: 08/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2025
Total Pages Read:
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Books Read:
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On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge AUGUST 2025Start Date: 08/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2025
Total Pages Read: 3579
Bonus Points: 410
Books Read:
1.The Housemaid, 368 pages, 256 read in August, read 8/4/25
2.The It Girl, 432 pages, 371 pages read in August, read 8/7/25
3.The Radcliffe Ladies’ Reading Club, 384 pages, read 8/11/25
4.The Littlest Library, 320 pages, read 8/9/25
5.Dear Evan Hansen, 358 pages, read 8/17/25
6.Alaska, 1152 pages, (265 pages read for August)
7.The Teaberry Strangler, 303 pages, read 8/20/25
8.Roger Caras' Treasury of Great Dog Stories, 497 pages, read 8/27/25
9.The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, 336 pages, read 8/28/25
10.Blasphemy, 414 pages, read 8/30/25
11.The Murder House, 480 pages, (75 pages read for August)
10 Points:
- The birthstone for August is Peridot - read a book with a bright green cover.
- 1st - 7th August is clown week. Read a funny book if you like clowns or a horror book if you are afraid of clowns.
- August is late summer. RAB with late summer colors covers - yellow, orange, green or teal.
- Back to School time!!! RAB with teachers, students or school as part of the setting.
- RAB published in August of any year.
- Aug 9th is Book Lovers Day! RAB you give a 4 or 5 star rating.
25 Points:
- The World Pipe Band Championships are annually held during August in Glasgow. Read a book by a Scottish author, or a book set in Scotland
- National Sandcastle is the first Saturday in August. Read a book with a sandcastle on the cover or set on/near a beach. (Seaside community will work for this).
- Aug 3rd is Sister's Day. I'm so lucky to have am awesome sister! RAB with sisters as characters.,
- In 1959, Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state in the USA. RAB set in Hawaii.
- Thomas Edison's Kinetographic Camera was patented on August 31, 1897. RAB with photography as part of the story.
- Woodstock began in a field near Yasguv's Farm in Bethel, New York. RAB set in the 60's, in New York or has music as a big part of the story.
50 Points:
- 26th August is National Dog Day - read a book featuring a dog (e.g. a character who owns a dog). 25 bonus points if the book is non-fiction.
- The word "august" can also be used as an adjective meaning "majestic" or "inspiring admiration. Read a book featuring royalty, OR a book about someone you admire.
- The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower lights up the night sky this month. The peak days are August 12-13. RAB set in space.
- Mother Theresa was born on Aug. 27, 1910. She founded a religious order of nuns in India and spent her life working to help the poor and sick in India. RAB tagged religious or spiritual, set in India, by an Indian author or where the MC helps the poor and sick.
- Chinese Valentine’s Day, also known as Daughters Festival is in August. RAB set in China, by an Asian author or where a daughter is the MC.
-The Summer Olympics are in France. Closing ceremonies are Aug 11th. RAB set in France, by a French author or features a sport in the Summer Olympics
Lauri’s Spot!OTSP August Readathon 2025
Target: 4000 pages
Books read:
1) An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good 8/2/25
2) A Grim Reaper's Guide to Catching a Killer 8/5/25
3) Tailing a Tabby 8/5/25
4) Dreamer's Pool 8/6/25
5) Shades of Earl Grey 8/8/25
6) Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective 8/9/25
Total Pages Read: 1988
Bonus Points:
10 Points:
- The birthstone for August is Peridot - read a book with a bright green cover.
- 1st - 7th August is clown week. Read a funny book if you like clowns or a horror book if you are afraid of clowns.
- August is late summer. RAB with late summer colors covers - yellow, orange, green or teal.
- Back to School time!!! RAB with teachers, students or school as part of the setting.
- RAB published in August of any year.
- Aug 9th is Book Lovers Day! RAB you give a 4 or 5 star rating.
25 Points:
- The World Pipe Band Championships are annually held during August in Glasgow. Read a book by a Scottish author, or a book set in Scotland
- National Sandcastle is the first Saturday in August. Read a book with a sandcastle on the cover or set on/near a beach. (Seaside community will work for this).
- The World Pipe Band Championships are annually held during August in Glasgow. Read a book by a Scottish author, or a book set in Scotland
- National Sandcastle is the first Saturday in August. Read a book with a sandcastle on the cover or set on/near a beach. (Seaside community will work for this).
50 Points:
- 26th August is National Dog Day - read a book featuring a dog (e.g. a character who owns a dog). 25 bonus points if the book is non-fiction.
- The word "august" can also be used as an adjective meaning "majestic" or "inspiring admiration. Read a book featuring royalty, OR a book about someone you admire.
The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower lights up the night sky this month. The peak days are August 12-13. RAB set in space.
- Mother Theresa was born on Aug. 27, 1910. She founded a religious order of nuns in India and spent her life working to help the poor and sick in India. RAB tagged religious or spiritual, set in India, by an Indian author or where the MC helps the poor and sick.
- - Chinese Valentine’s Day, also known as Daughters Festival is in August. RAB set in China, by an Asian author or where a daughter is the MC.
-The Summer Olympics are in France. Closing ceremonies are Aug 11th. RAB set in France, by a French author or features a sport in the Summer Olympics.
On The Same Page
Books mentioned in this topic
Liliana's Invincible Summer: A Sister's Search for Justice (other topics)The Well of Lost Plots (other topics)
The Five-Star Weekend (other topics)
Chapter & Hearse (other topics)
The Final Vow (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Dorothy Parker (other topics)Rosemary Aubert (other topics)
Janice Law (other topics)
Peter Chambers (other topics)
Ed Brubaker (other topics)
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2024 & 2025 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won.
November 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Ruth - September 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Tonya - September 2024)
December 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Anne - October 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Vikki - October 2024)
January 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - CassieCruel - November 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lindsey - November 2024)
February 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jan - December 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lauri - December 2024)
March 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Eileen - January 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Alissa - January 2025)
April 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Bill - February 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - February 2025)
May 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jess - March 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Joann (back up supplied by Tonya) - March 2025)
June 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Tawallah - April 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Ruth - April 2025)
July 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Tonya - May 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Anne - May 2025)
Purpose:
The purpose of this thread is to find out how many pages we can read and how many bonus points we can amass for the month. The winners of both get to choose the topics for the month after the following one.
Rules:
- If you want to participate, copy the template below and post a new comment. You can do this now or anytime before the challenge ends on 08/31/2025, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 09/01/2025.
- When you finish reading, go back to your original comment and update it with the number of pages, book link, date read, and your new pages/bonus totals. THIS MUST BE DONE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS A WINNER.
- Any book counts as long as you read it during the month, book club selections or not, add it! Audiobooks also count, just use the page numbers from the most popular hardback/paperback edition.
- Started but DNF (Did Not Finish) a book, add it but only add the number of pages you actually read within the month and comment that you did so. If you started a book in January for example and finished it in February, post the number of pages you read in February and please indicate this.
- Please be sure to type in the areas provided in the template your total number of pages read and bonus points that you have achieved. If your totals are not added up on your template by the end of the month, then I will not be aware of the full total and you will be counted on what I see on the 2nd of the following month.
Participating Members:
Once you comment with your template, I will add you to the list of Participating Members. It will show your totals and what message you are. The totals will be added up at the start of the following month. Please only post one template per participant.
The Winners:
There will be two winners, one for the most pages read during the month, and one for the most bonus points obtained. Please note that you can only win once during a 6 month period for either the most pages or the most bonus points. If you are the participant with the highest number of pages or bonus points, and have already won in the previous 6 month period, then the person with the next highest pages/bonus points will be selected as the winner for the month. Winners will be announced once the totals have been posted and calculated. Winners will be notified via message and given instructions for their bonus round selections.
Template:
(Copy and paste the template in a new comment below if you wish to participate.)
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge AUGUST 2025
Start Date: 08/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2025
Total Pages Read:
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