Monthly Challenges discussion

August 2025 Tasks


One Point Tasks

1.1 Annual Perseid Meteor Shower
Read a book with the word STAR(S) -or- stars on the cover -or- set in space.

1.2 Dog Days of Summer
Read a book with a dog on the cover -or- set during the summer (show cover).

1.3 National Watermelon Day
Read a book that predominantly GREEN, RED, or BLACK cover (60%+ - show cover).

1.4 Main Page Genre (MPG)
Choose One:

a. Kiss and Make Up Day
MPG: ROM COM

b. Senior Citizens Day
MPG: ELDERLY

1.5 Read the Alphabet: Letter M
Read a book that starts with the Letter M (exclude A, An or The) -OR- Author's FIRST/LAST name begins with the Letter M.
BONUS POINT: Book Title & Author's FIRST/LAST name both have the Letter M.

1.6 National Banana Split Day
Read a book that predominantly YELLOW, BROWN -or-PINK (60%+ - show cover).

1.7 (Amber's Task) Birthdays Day
August 6th I have 3 very important people's Birthdays. My niece will be 13. It's also my uncle and a close friend's birthday.
Read a book with MPG Middle Grade or where the MC has a family member or friend group as part of the story.

1.8 (Amber's Task) Back to School
It's time for schools in my area to start their new year.
• Read a book with a teacher or student in the story. Tell us their name.

1.9 (Tessa's Task) This Little Light of Mine
I was just in Texas for my niece's baby shower, the theme of which was "This Little Light of Mine, I'm Gonna Let Her Shine."
• Read a book with a light on the cover. (Can be natural, like the sun, or man-made light a street light or lamp.)

1.10 (Bethany's Task) So Much to Do!
August means I have to go back to work! Sadly, less time to read, so read what you consider a quick read. It could be short or just really gripping--whatever made you read it fast!

Two Point Tasks

2.1 The Lottery
Read 2 Books 🎲

GO to THE LOTTERY thread for details.

2.2 More Holidays in August
Read 2 Books

1. Wiggle Your Toes Day
Read a book with Toes on the cover (show cover) -or- the Author's LAST name initial in the world TOES.

2. National Eat Outside Day
Read a book with the outside on the cover (show cover).
e.g.

2.3 (Linda C's Task) National Book Lovers Day – 8/9; Love Your Bookshop Day – 8/14
Read 2 books

1. Read a book with a cover showing books on a shelf, shelves of books or a stack of books (show cover)

2. Read a book with the word LIBRARY or BOOKSHOP in the title.

2.4 (Tessa's Task) BACK TO SCHOOL
Read 2 Books

1. Old School - Read a book that was originally published BEFORE 2000.

2. New School - Read a book by a new-to-you author (an author you have never read before).

Three Point Tasks

3.1 ( Bethany's Task) August is the 8th month
Read 3 Books

1. Read a book with a title that has EXACTLY 8 letters in it.
2. Read a book published in August or in a year containing an 8 (1982, 2008, 2018, 1845, etc).
3. August is one of the two months named after a Caesar in the Roman calendar. Read a book set somewhere in the former Roman Empire (most of Europe, some Africa, some of the Middle East). Tell where.

3.2 (Linda C's Task) August Days that Signify it’s Still Summer
Read 3 books

1. Sandcastle Day (8/2) & National Beach Day (8/30)
Read a book with a beach or sandcastle on the cover (show cover) or the author’s initials are in SANDCASTLE

2. Days Celebrating Ice Cream Treats: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day (8/2); National Creamsicle Day (8/14); National Soft Ice Cream Day (8/19); & National Banana Split Day (8/25)

Read a book with ice cream in the text (give the sentence and page/LOC #) or the title of the book begins with a letter in ICE CREAM (exclude A, An, or The)

3. Celebrate with a book – National Lazy Day (8/10) & National Relaxation Day (8/15)
Lean back and read a book of your choice.

Five Point Task

5.1 Word Search: AUTUMN 🍂
Read 5 Books

FALL(ING)
SWEATER(S)
COZY
FIRE
SPICE
CUP
LEAVES
COLOR(S)
BIRD(S)
BARREL
AUTUMN
TEA
CAFE
BASKET
TREE(S)
HARVEST
PUMPKIN(S)
APPLE(S)
BOOK(S)

Pick 5 words from the list above.
Read a book with a word you pick in the title.
One word per book.

August Winners


Most Points
🎉 3.1 Bethany
🌭 2.3 Linda C
🍦 1.7 Amber

Most Pages
🎉 3.2 Linda C
🌭 2.4 Tessa
🍦 1.8 Amber

Reading Jar Winners
1.9 Tessa
1.10 Bethany

Please place your Tasks below.They will be added to Main list later Thank you!🤓

2.3 (Linda’s Task) – National Book Lovers Day – 8/9; Love Your Bookshop Day – 8/14
Read 2 books

1. Read a book with a cover showing books on a shelf, shelves of books or a stack of books (show cover)

2. Read a book with the word LIBRARY or BOOKSHOP in the title

3.1 (Linda’s Task) – August Days that Signify it’s Still Summer
Read 3 books

1. Sandcastle Day (8/2) & National Beach Day (8/30)
Read a book with a beach or sandcastle on the cover (show cover) or the author’s initials are in SANDCASTLE

2. Days Celebrating Ice Cream Treats: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day (8/2); National Creamsicle Day (8/14); National Soft Ice Cream Day (8/19); & National Banana Split Day (8/25)
Read a book with ice cream in the text (give the sentence and page/LOC #) or the title of the book begins with a letter in ICE CREAM (exclude A, An, or The)

3. Celebrate with a book – National Lazy Day (8/10) & National Relaxation Day (8/15)
Lean back and read a book of your choice

1.7 (Amber's Task) Birthdays Day
August 6th I have 3 very important people's Birthdays. My niece will be 13. It's also my uncle and a close friend's birthday.
Read a book with MPG Middle Grade or where the MC has a family member or friend group as part of the story.

1.8 (Amber's Task) Back to School
It's time for schools in my area to start their new year.
Read a book with a teacher or student in the story. Tell us their name.

I'll be placing 3.1 to 3.2 ✌️

Sorry, I misnumbered that. ☹️

It's ok 😀 It happens ❤️

Tessa's tasks


Task 1.9 - Reading Jar - Tessa - This Little Light of Mine
I was just in Texas for my niece's baby shower, the theme of which was "This Little Light of Mine, I'm Gonna Let Her Shine."

Read a book with a light on the cover. (Can be natural, like the sun, or man-made light a street light or lamp.)


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Task 2.4 - Tessa - BACK TO SCHOOL
a) Old School - Read a book that was originally published BEFORE 2000.

b) New School - Read a book by a new-to-you author (an author you have never read before).

Sorry so late!
Task 3.1: August is the 8th month
1. Read a book with a title that has EXACTLY 8 letters in it.
2. Read a book published in August or in a year containing an 8 (1982, 2008, 2018, 1845, etc).
3. August is one of the two months named after a Caesar in the Roman calendar. Read a book set somewhere in the former Roman Empire (most of Europe, some Africa, some of the Middle East). Tell where.

Task 1.10 So Much to Do!
August means I have to go back to work! Sadly, less time to read, so read what you consider a quick read. It could be short or just really gripping--whatever made you read it fast!