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message 1: by Lanelle, Production Chief (new)

Lanelle | 21446 comments Mod
Mt. Vesuvius erupted on August 24, AD 79, decimating the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and a few other settlements. About 16,000 people died.

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Below is a list of volcanoes from around the world. Some are active; others are dormant or inactive. For this challenge, read a book for each volcano. No page limits. Re-reads are okay. Don't forget to rate and date your book.

Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title
Cleveland (Alaska) - read a book set in the USA
Wolf (Ecuador) - read a book with a wolf or werewolf in the story
White Island (New Zealand) - read a book with a mostly white cover
El Tigre (El Salvador) - read a book with an exotic animal in the story
Parker (Philippines) - read a book where someone drives (and parks) a car
Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert
Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
Diamond Head (Hawaii) - read a book that has a wedding
Brown Peak (Antarctic) - read a book with a mountain on the cover
MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character
Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - read a book with a tough or aggressive character
El Capitan (New South Wales) - read a book where time is spent on a ship or large boat
Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London
Lone Butte (Canada) - read a book with a one word title
Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - read a book with a character you cheer for
South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live
Nosy Be (Madagascar) - read a book with a detective or private investigator


message 2: by Taya:) (last edited Sep 07, 2015 01:34PM) (new)

Taya:) | 357 comments read a book set in the USA
Crossroads 8/1

read a book with a wolf or werewolf in the story
Just Act Normal 8/7

read a book that has a wedding
Lush in Lace 8/12

read a book with a tough or aggressive character
Guns n' Boys: Swamp Blood 8/28

read a book with a one word title
Favorite 8/18


message 3: by Barbara ★ (last edited Aug 31, 2015 05:36PM) (new)

Barbara ★ | 2292 comments What Happened on August 24, AD 79?


READ: 9/5

✔Cleveland (Alaska) - read a book set in the USA
Nauti Temptress - Lora Leigh (Kentucky) 8/12

✔Wolf (Ecuador) - read a book with a wolf or werewolf in the story
Shadow's Curse - Alexa Egan 8/24

✔Parker (Philippines) - read a book where someone drives (and parks) a car
Blood Games - Chloe Neill (hero drives (and parks) a ferrari) 8/17

✔Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
Big Sky Summer - Linda Lael Miller (hero is a cowboy) 8/4

✔MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character
Heart of a Highland Warrior - Anita Clenney 8/27

✔Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - read a book with a tough or aggressive character
Rock Chick Rescue - Kristen Ashley 8/15

✔Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London
Twice Tempted by a Rogue - Tessa Dare 8/19

✔Lone Butte (Canada) - read a book with a one word title
Alone - Kendra Elliot 8/2

✔South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live
Grave Secret - Charlaine Harris (set in Texas, I live in Ohio) 8/24

Nauti Temptress (Nauti Girls, #1) by Lora Leigh Shadow's Curse (Imnada Brotherhood, #2) by Alexa Egan Blood Games (Chicagoland Vampires, #10) by Chloe Neill Big Sky Summer (Parable, Montana, #4) by Linda Lael Miller Heart of a Highland Warrior (Connor Clan, #3) by Anita Clenney Rock Chick Rescue (Rock Chick, #2) by Kristen Ashley Twice Tempted by a Rogue (Stud Club, #2) by Tessa Dare Alone (Bone Secrets, #4) by Kendra Elliot Grave Secret (Harper Connelly, #4) by Charlaine Harris

CHALLENGE COMPLETE


message 4: by ❀~Amy~❀ (last edited Aug 31, 2015 04:25PM) (new)

❀~Amy~❀ (ajpayne75) What Happened on August 24, AD 79?

12 read

Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title
Cleveland (Alaska) - Mannies Incorporated ~ 8/18/15 ~ ★★★★
Wolf (Ecuador) - Prickly Business ~ 8/3/15 ~ ★★★★★
White Island (New Zealand) - Sticks & Stones ~ 8/18/15 ~ ★★★★★
El Tigre (El Salvador) - The Degan Incident ~ 8/8/15 ~ ★★★1/2
Parker (Philippines) - How to Howl at the Moon ~ 8/11/15 ~ ★★★★
Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert
Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
Diamond Head (Hawaii) - The Truth About Forever ~ 8/3/15 ~ ★★★★
Brown Peak (Antarctic) - read a book with a mountain on the cover
MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character
Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - Dash and Dingo: In Search of the Tasmanian Tiger ~ 8/14/15 ~ ★★★1/2
El Capitan (New South Wales) - Grif's Toy ~ 8/5/15 ~ ★★★1/2
Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - Blowing It ~ 8/22/15 ~ ★★★★
Lone Butte (Canada) - Crossroads ~ 8/4/15 ~ ★★★★★
Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - Make Me Soar ~ 8/11/15 ~ ★★★★1/2
South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live
Nosy Be (Madagascar) - Truth & Tenderness ~ 8/12/15 ~ ★★★★★

Prickly Business (Portland Pack Chronicles, #1) by Piper Vaughn The Truth About Forever by Piper Vaughn Crossroads by Riley Hart Grif's Toy (Tease and Denial, #1) by Joseph Lance Tonlet The Degan Incident (Galactic Conspiracies, #1) by Rob Colton Make Me Soar (Collars and Cuffs, #6) by K.C. Wells How to Howl at the Moon (Howl At The Moon, #1) by Eli Easton Truth & Tenderness (Faith, Love, & Devotion, #6) by Tere Michaels Dash and Dingo In Search of the Tasmanian Tiger by Catt Ford Mannies Incorporated (Mannies Incorporated, #1) by Sean Michael
Sticks & Stones (Cut & Run, #2) by Abigail Roux Blowing It (Blowing It, #1) by Kate Aaron


message 5: by Book Concierge (last edited Aug 29, 2015 05:20AM) (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 2463 comments What Happened On ... Aug 24, AD 79
Begins: 01Aug15 / Ends: 31Aug15



11/8 completed


Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title

Cleveland (Alaska) - read a book set in the USA - Destiny of the Republic ✔ – 20Aug15 (Washington D.C.)

Wolf (Ecuador) - read a book with a wolf or werewolf in the story

White Island (New Zealand) - white cover - Being Mortal Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande ✔ – 21Aug15

El Tigre (El Salvador) - read a book with an exotic animal in the story

Parker (Philippines) - read a book where someone drives (and parks) a car - Nights of the Red Moon ✔ – 22Aug15

Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert

Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy - Longest Ride ✔ – 04Aug15

Diamond Head (Hawaii) - read a book that has a wedding - Not Becoming My Mother ✔ – 11Aug15

Brown Peak (Antarctic) - mountain on the cover - Under the Banner of Heaven A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer ✔ – 07Aug15

MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character

Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - read a book with a tough or aggressive character - LIM TIAN CHING in The Ghost Bride ✔ – 25Aug15

El Capitan (New South Wales) - read a book where time is spent on a ship - Sacred Hunger ✔ – 13Aug15

Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London - The Great Train Robbery ✔ – 04Aug15

Lone Butte (Canada) - read a book with a one word title

Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - read a book with a character you cheer for - Trisha in The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon ✔ – 27Aug15

South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live - SOUTH AFRICA - Cry, the Beloved Country ✔ – 13Aug15

Nosy Be (Madagascar) - read a book with a detective or private investigator


message 6: by Alana (last edited Sep 01, 2015 10:52AM) (new)

Alana (alockley) What Happened on August 24, AD 79?
Duration : August 1 to August 31
Completed: 8/18

Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title
Cleveland (Alaska) ~ Manwhore +1 8/30/15
Wolf (Ecuador) - read a book with a wolf or werewolf in the story
White Island (New Zealand) ~ You Belong to Me and Other True Crime Cases 8/1/15
El Tigre (El Salvador) - read a book with an exotic animal in the story
Parker (Philippines) ~ Burn 8/7/15
Barren Island (Andaman Islands) ~ Out of the Shadows 8/11/15
Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
Diamond Head (Hawaii) - read a book that has a wedding
Brown Peak (Antarctic) - read a book with a mountain on the cover
MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character
Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - read a book with a tough or aggressive character
El Capitan (New South Wales) ~ The Mummy 8/10/15
Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London
Lone Butte (Canada) ~ Rogue 8/24/15
Cerro Bravo (Colombia) ~ The Ersatz Elevator 8/20/15
South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live
Nosy Be (Madagascar) ~ The Mysterious Affair at Styles 8/31/15

You Belong to Me and Other True Crime Cases (Crime Files, # 2) by Ann Rule Burn (Michael Bennett, #7) by James Patterson The Mummy, or Ramses the Damned by Anne Rice Out of the Shadows (Falcon, #2) by Geri Foster The Ersatz Elevator (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #6) by Lemony Snicket Rogue (Real, #4) by Katy Evans Manwhore +1 (Manwhore, #2) by Katy Evans The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Hercule Poirot, #1) by Agatha Christie


message 7: by Lanelle, Production Chief (last edited Aug 23, 2015 08:19PM) (new)

Lanelle | 21446 comments Mod
I'm in.
Duration : August 1 - 31, 2015
Books read : 11

Stromboli - read a book with food in the title
Cleveland - read a book set in the USA Summer in Eclipse Bay 8/2/15 *** (Oregon)
Wolf - read a book with a wolf in the story Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow 8/3/15 ***
White Island - read a book with a mostly white cover
El Tigre - read a book with an exotic animal East of the Sun, West of the Moon 8/2/15 ***
Parker - read a book where someone drives (and parks) a car Muse 8/16/15 ***
Barren Island - read a book set in a desert Dead Heat 8/23/15 ****
Mt. Spurr - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
Diamond Head - read a book with a wedding Breaking Dawn 8/5/15 ****
Brown Peak - read a book with a mountain on the cover Shifting Shadows: Stories from the World of Mercy Thompson 8/22/15 ****
MacDonald - read a book with a Scottish character
Kick 'em Jenny - read a book with a tough character A Bid for Love 8/7/15 ***
El Capitan - read a book where time is spent on a ship or large boat
Big Ben - read a book set in London Sylvester or The Wicked Uncle 8/6/15 ****
Lone Butte - read a book with a one word title East 8/5/15 ****
Cerro Bravo - read a book with a character you cheer for
South Island - read a book set south of where you live
Nosy Be - read a book with a detective Detectives In Togas 8/10/15 ***


message 8: by Jonquil (last edited Aug 23, 2015 06:08PM) (new)

Jonquil | 699 comments DONE

12/7

Stromboli food in the title Murder Takes the Cake 8/14 ★★
Cleveland set in the USA Louisiana To Honor and To Protect 8/9 ★★★★
Wolf wolf or werewolf in the story
White Island mostly white cover The School for Psychics: A Paranormal Adventure 8/8 ★★★
El Tigre exotic animal in the story
Parker drives (and parks) a car Tennessee Takedown 8/10 ★★★★
Barren Island set in a desert
Mt. Spurr (Alaska) -a cowboy Maverick Sheriff 8/23 ★★★
Diamond Head has a wedding two weddings Siren's Call 8/10
Brown Peak mountain on the cover
MacDonald Scottish character A High-End Finish 8/23
Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - read a book with a tough or aggressive character Born in Death 8/23 ★★★
El Capitan time is spent on a ship or large boat Devil's Bridge 8/13 ★★★★★
Big Ben set in London
Lone Butte one word title Cornered 8/7 ★★★
Cerro Bravo character you cheer for
South Island set south of where you live TX, I live in TN Out of the Frying Pan 8/5 ★★★
Nosy Be detective or private investigator Undercover Captor 8/9 ★★★★
The School for Psychics A Paranormal Adventure (Nurse Phoebe, #3) by Carolyn Jourdan


message 9: by Sara (new)

Sara Williams (sarafwilliams) 1/18

Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title
Cleveland (Alaska) - read a book set in the USA - AMY AND ROGER'S EPIC DETOUR
Wolf (Ecuador) - read a book with a wolf or werewolf in the story
White Island (New Zealand) - read a book with a mostly white cover
El Tigre (El Salvador) - read a book with an exotic animal in the story
Parker (Philippines) - read a book where someone drives (and parks) a car
Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert
Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
Diamond Head (Hawaii) - read a book that has a wedding
Brown Peak (Antarctic) - read a book with a mountain on the cover
MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character
Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - read a book with a tough or aggressive character
El Capitan (New South Wales) - read a book where time is spent on a ship or large boat
Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London
Lone Butte (Canada) - read a book with a one word title
Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - read a book with a character you cheer for
South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live
Nosy Be (Madagascar) - read a book with a detective or private investigator


message 10: by Katherine (last edited Aug 25, 2015 11:57AM) (new)

Katherine (katkattrinn) | 760 comments What Happened on August 24, AD 79?
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Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title
Cleveland (Alaska) - Alice in Zombieland 7/8/15
Wolf (Ecuador) - Pack Challenge 5/8/15
White Island (New Zealand) - The Proposition 12/8/15
El Tigre (El Salvador) - Wolf with Benefits 1/8/15
Parker (Philippines) - Gerard's Beauty 11/8/15
Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - Howl For It 17/8/15
Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - Game Play 25/8/15
Diamond Head (Hawaii) - Sleeping Beauty 3/8/15
Brown Peak (Antarctic) - The Unleashing 3/7/15
MacDonald (French Polynesia) - Red and Her Wolf 9/8/15
Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - The Isle of the Lost 5/8/15
El Capitan (New South Wales) - Hook's Pan 14/8/15
Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London
Lone Butte (Canada) - Enchanted 13/8/15
Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - Through the Zombie Glass 8/8/15
South Island (Kenya) - Her Mad Hatter 10/8/15
Nosy Be (Madagascar) - Mark of the Demon 20/8/15

Alice in Zombieland (White Rabbit Chronicles, #1) by Gena Showalter Pack Challenge (Magnus Pack, #1) by Shelly Laurenston The Proposition (The Proposition, #1) by Katie Ashley Wolf with Benefits (Pride, #8) by Shelly Laurenston Gerard's Beauty (Kingdom, #2) by Marie Hall Howl For It (Pride, #0.5) by Shelly Laurenston Game Play (Power Play, #1) by Lynda Aicher Sleeping Beauty (Faerie Tale Collection, #2) by Jenni James The Unleashing (Call of Crows, #1) by Shelly Laurenston Red and Her Wolf (Kingdom, #3) by Marie Hall The Isle of the Lost (Descendants, #1) by Melissa de la Cruz Hook's Pan (Kingdom, #5) by Marie Hall Enchanted (Woodcutter Sisters #1) by Alethea Kontis Through the Zombie Glass (White Rabbit Chronicles, #2) by Gena Showalter Her Mad Hatter (Kingdom, #1) by Marie Hall Mark of the Demon (Kara Gillian, #1) by Diana Rowland


message 11: by Lisa (last edited Aug 12, 2015 06:57AM) (new)

Lisa AUGUST


Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title
Cleveland (Alaska) - Kissing In America 8-11-15
Wolf (Ecuador) - read a book with a wolf or werewolf in the story
White Island (New Zealand) - read a book with a mostly white cover
El Tigre (El Salvador) - read a book with an exotic animal in the story
Parker (Philippines) - read a book where someone drives (and parks) a car
Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert
Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
Diamond Head (Hawaii) - read a book that has a wedding
Brown Peak (Antarctic) - read a book with a mountain on the cover
MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character
Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) -Ruby on the Outside 8-9-15
El Capitan (New South Wales) -Cate of the Lost Colony 8-4-15
Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London
Lone Butte (Canada) -Unearthly 8-7-15
Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - A Girl Called Fearless 8-6-15
South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live
Nosy Be (Madagascar) - read a book with a detective or private investigator


message 12: by [deleted user] (last edited Aug 31, 2015 08:35AM) (new)

What Happened on August 24, AD 79?
Duration: August 1-31
Completed: 8/18

Mt. Vesuvius erupted on August 24, AD 79, decimating the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and a few other settlements. About 16,000 people died.

Below is a list of volcanoes from around the world. Some are active; others are dormant or inactive. For this challenge, read a book for each volcano. No page limits. Re-reads are okay. Don't forget to rate and date your book.

Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title
Cleveland (Alaska) - read a book set in the USA
Incubus Dreams (8/2/15)
Wolf (Ecuador) - read a book with a wolf or werewolf in the story
Micah (8/16/15)
White Island (New Zealand) - read a book with a mostly white cover
El Tigre (El Salvador) - read a book with an exotic animal in the story
Parker (Philippines) - read a book where someone drives (and parks) a car
The Case of the Missing Books (8/8/15)
Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert
Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
Diamond Head (Hawaii) - read a book that has a wedding
Brown Peak (Antarctic) - read a book with a mountain on the cover
MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character
Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - read a book with a tough or aggressive character
The Winner's Curse (8/7/15)
El Capitan (New South Wales) - read a book where time is spent on a ship or large boat
Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London
Lone Butte (Canada) - read a book with a one word title
Finale (8/11/15)
Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - read a book with a character you cheer for
The Last Olympian (8/22/15)
South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live
The Cider House Rules Set in Maine (8/27/15)
Nosy Be (Madagascar) - read a book with a detective or private investigator
Truly, Madly (8/28/15)


message 13: by Ellen (new)

Ellen Marcolongo What Happened on August 24, AD 79?

Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title
Cleveland (Alaska) - read a book set in the USA
Wolf (Ecuador) - read a book with a wolf or werewolf in the story
White Island (New Zealand) - read a book with a mostly white cover
El Tigre (El Salvador) - read a book with an exotic animal in the story
Parker (Philippines) - read a book where someone drives (and parks) a car: Wilderness Tips
Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert
Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
Diamond Head (Hawaii) - read a book that has a wedding
Brown Peak (Antarctic) - read a book with a mountain on the cover
MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character
Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - read a book with a tough or aggressive character
El Capitan (New South Wales) - read a book where time is spent on a ship or large boat
Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London
Lone Butte (Canada) - read a book with a one word title
Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - read a book with a character you cheer for
South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live
Nosy Be (Madagascar) - read a book with a detective or private investigator


message 14: by ☀Rachael☀ (new)

☀Rachael☀ (jimbunni) What Happened on August 24, AD 79?

0/?? read

Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title
Cleveland (Alaska) - read a book set in the USA
Wolf (Ecuador) - read a book with a wolf or werewolf in the story
White Island (New Zealand) - read a book with a mostly white cover
El Tigre (El Salvador) - read a book with an exotic animal in the story
Parker (Philippines) - read a book where someone drives (and parks) a car
Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert
Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
Diamond Head (Hawaii) - read a book that has a wedding
Brown Peak (Antarctic) - read a book with a mountain on the cover
MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character
Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - read a book with a tough or aggressive character
El Capitan (New South Wales) - read a book where time is spent on a ship or large boat
Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London
Lone Butte (Canada) - read a book with a one word title
Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - read a book with a character you cheer for
South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live
Nosy Be (Madagascar) - read a book with a detective or private investigator


message 15: by Paula (last edited Aug 30, 2015 01:57PM) (new)

Paula Patterson | 24 comments What happened on August 24, AD 79?
Books read: 10

Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title
Cleveland (Alaska) - read a book set in the USA- How to Be Brave, 4/5
Wolf (Ecuador) - read a book with a wolf or werewolf in the story-Red Riding Hood, 3/5, 8/7/15
White Island (New Zealand) - read a book with a mostly white cover
El Tigre (El Salvador) - read a book with an exotic animal in the story
Parker (Philippines) - read a book where someone drives (and parks) a car- Abandon, 2/5, 8/24/15
Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert- The Legend of the Wandering King, 4/5, 8/7/15
Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
Diamond Head (Hawaii) - read a book that has a wedding; Sarah's Song, 5/5, 8/8/15
Brown Peak (Antarctic) - read a book with a mountain on the cover
MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character
Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - read a book with a tough or aggressive character-Scarlet, 5/5, 8/22
El Capitan (New South Wales) - read a book where time is spent on a ship or large boat; The Wives of Henry Oades, 3/5, 8/29/15
Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London
Lone Butte (Canada) - read a book with a one word title- You, 4/5, 8/3/15
Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - read a book with a character you cheer for-Speak, 5/5, 8/4/15
South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live; Steel, 4/5, 8/30/15
Nosy Be (Madagascar) - read a book with a detective or private investigator


message 16: by Donna, Chief Inspector (last edited Aug 31, 2015 09:04PM) (new)

Donna (dkflynn33) | 3193 comments Mod
What Happened on August 24, AD 79?
Duration : August 1 to August 31
Completed: 12/18

Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title
Cleveland (Alaska) - read a book set in the USA Haunted -8/22/15
Wolf (Ecuador) - read a book with a wolf or werewolf in the story Beauty and the Beast 8/18/15
White Island (New Zealand) - read a book with a mostly white cover
El Tigre (El Salvador) - read a book with an exotic animal in the story Right from the Gecko 8/26/15
Parker (Philippines) - read a book where someone drives (and parks) a car Caught 8/22/15
Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert
Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl The Littlest Cowboy 8/30/15
Diamond Head (Hawaii) - read a book that has a wedding Baby, Be Mine 8/31/15
Brown Peak (Antarctic) - read a book with a mountain on the cover The Reluctant Cowgirl 8/25/15
MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character
Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - read a book with a tough or aggressive character Mail Order Mayhem 8/19/15
El Capitan (New South Wales) - read a book where time is spent on a ship or large boat
Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London Follow You Home 8/30/15
Lone Butte (Canada) - read a book with a one word title Insanity (Mad in Wonderland) 8/18/15
Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - read a book with a character you cheer for Misfit 8/5/15
South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live
Nosy Be (Madagascar) - read a book with a detective or private investigator Holmes on the RangeHolmes on the Range 8/3/15


Holmes on the Range by Steve Hockensmith Misfit by Jon Skovron Insanity (Mad in Wonderland) (Insanity #1) by Cameron Jace Beauty and the Beast (Faerie Tale Collection, #1) by Jenni James Mail Order Mayhem by Kirsten Osbourne Caught by Harlan Coben The Reluctant Cowgirl (The McCord Sisters #1) by Christine Lynxwiler Haunted (Dreaming Anastasia, #2) by Joy Preble Right from the Gecko (Reigning Cats & Dogs Mystery, #5) by Cynthia Baxter Follow You Home by Mark Edwards The Littlest Cowboy (The Texas Brands #1) by Maggie Shayne Baby, Be Mine (Holiday Brides #5) by Ginny Baird


message 17: by Shelley (last edited Aug 31, 2015 01:26PM) (new)

Shelley | 31 comments Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title
Cleveland (Alaska) - The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly 8/7
Wolf (Ecuador) - A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison 8/14
White Island (New Zealand) - The 9th Girl by Tami Hoag 8/11
El Tigre (El Salvador) - read a book with an exotic animal in the story
Parker (Philippines) - The Cold Cold Ground by Adrian McKinty 8/19
Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert
Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
Diamond Head (Hawaii) - read a book that has a wedding
Brown Peak (Antarctic) - read a book with a mountain on the cover
MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character
Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - Never Go Back by Lee Child 8/31
El Capitan (New South Wales) - read a book where time is spent on a ship or large boat
Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - Love With a Scandalous Lord by Lorraine Heath 8/16
Lone Butte (Canada) - read a book with a one word title
Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - The Grilling Season by Diane Mott Davidson 8/24
South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live
Nosy Be (Madagascar) - Dead on the Dance Floor by Heather Graham 8/25


The Scarecrow (Jack McEvoy, #2) by Michael Connelly The 9th Girl (Kovac and Liska, #4) by Tami Hoag A Perfect Blood (The Hollows, #10) by Kim Harrison Love With a Scandalous Lord (Daughters of Fortune, #3) by Lorraine Heath The Cold Cold Ground (Detective Sean Duffy, #1) by Adrian McKinty The Grilling Season (A Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery, #7) by Diane Mott Davidson Dead on the Dance Floor by Heather Graham Never Go Back (Jack Reacher, #18) by Lee Child


message 18: by Samantha McNulty (new)

Samantha McNulty What Happened on August 24, AD 79?
Dates: 01 August - 31 August, 2015

White Island (New Zealand) - read a book with a mostly white cover Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon


message 19: by Marla (last edited Sep 01, 2015 06:29PM) (new)

 Marla | 1048 comments What Happened on August 24, AD 79?
Duration : 8/1/15 - 8/31/15
Progress: 8 of 3
Completed: 8/22/15

Mt. Vesuvius erupted on August 24, AD 79, decimating the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and a few other settlements. About 16,000 people died.

Below is a list of volcanoes from around the world. Some are active; others are dormant or inactive. For this challenge, read a book for each volcano. No page limits. Re-reads are okay. Don't forget to rate and date your book.

Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title
Cleveland (Alaska) - read a book set in the USA
Jake Understood by Penelope Ward (8/30/15) ★★★
Wolf (Ecuador) - read a book with a wolf or werewolf in the story
Forever by Maggie Stiefvater (8/24/15) ★★★
White Island (New Zealand) - read a book with a mostly white cover
El Tigre (El Salvador) - read a book with an exotic animal in the story
Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke (8/19/15) - unicorn ★★
Parker (Philippines) - read a book where someone drives (and parks) a car
Mad Mouse by Chris Grabenstein (8/30/15) ★★★
Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert
Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
Diamond Head (Hawaii) - read a book that has a wedding
Brown Peak (Antarctic) - read a book with a mountain on the cover
MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character
Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - read a book with a tough or aggressive character
The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa (8/22/15) - Ash ★★★
El Capitan (New South Wales) - read a book where time is spent on a ship or large boat
Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London
Lone Butte (Canada) - read a book with a one word title
Pure by Jennifer Armentrout (8/7/15) ★★★
Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - read a book with a character you cheer for
Jake Undone by Penelope Ward (8/11/15) ★★★
South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live
Nosy Be (Madagascar) - read a book with a detective or private investigator
Fade Away by Harlan Coben (8/31/15) ★★★


message 20: by Kim (last edited Aug 30, 2015 12:37PM) (new)

Kim Anderson (kimmatski) | 873 comments Books Read - 12

1. Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title
2. Cleveland (Alaska) - read a book set in the USA - Bright Side - 8/3/15
3. Wolf (Ecuador) - read a book with a werewolf in the story - Paranormalcy - 8/1/15
4. White Island (New Zealand) - read a book with a mostly white cover - The Running Dream - 8/2/15
5. El Tigre (El Salvador) - read a book with an exotic animal in the story
6. Parker (Philippines) - read a book where someone drives (and parks) a car - Toys - 8/7/15
7. Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert - The Scorch Trials - 8/23/15
8. Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
9. Diamond Head (Hawaii) - read a book that has a wedding - The Last Song - 8/18/15
10. Brown Peak (Antarctic) - read a book with a mountain on the cover
11. MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character
12. Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - read a book with a tough or aggressive character - Of Triton - 8/8/15
13. El Capitan (New South Wales) - read a book where time is spent on a ship or large boat
14. Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London - Emerald Green - 8/6/15
15. Lone Butte (Canada) - read a book with a one word title - Delirium - 8/13/15
16. Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - read a book with a character you cheer for - Little Brother - 8/11/15
17. South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live - I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You - 8/30/15
18. Nosy Be (Madagascar) - read a book with a detective or private investigator - The Postcard Killers - 8/9/15


message 21: by Suzanne (last edited Sep 01, 2015 06:30AM) (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 1603 comments The Challenge Factory
What Happened on August 24, AD 79?
Duration:
8/1/2015 - 8/31/2015

Progress: 8 out of +1

Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title

Cleveland (Alaska) - Read a book set in the USA
One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson - **** - 8/12/2015 - 456 Pages

Wolf (Ecuador) - read a book with a wolf or werewolf in the story

White Island (New Zealand) - Read a book with a mostly white cover
I'm Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship: Hilarious, Heartwarming Tales About Man's Best Friend from America's Favorite Humorists by Wade Rouse - **** - 8/7/2015 - 272 Pages

El Tigre (El Salvador) - read a book with an exotic animal in the story

Parker (Philippines) - Read a book where someone drives (and parks) a car
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater - *** - 8/6/2015 - 416 Pages

Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert
Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
Diamond Head (Hawaii) - read a book that has a wedding
Brown Peak (Antarctic) - read a book with a mountain on the cover
MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character

Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - Read a book with a tough or aggressive character
A Wicked Thing by Rhiannon Thomas - **** - 8/13/2015 - 337 Pages

El Capitan (New South Wales) - read a book where time is spent on a ship or large boat
Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London

Lone Butte (Canada) - Read a book with a one word title
Xombi by John Rozum - ** - 8/19/2015 - 160 Pages
Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - Read a book with a character you cheer for
Beauty and the Black Sheep by Jessica Bird - ***** - 8/29/2015
South Island (Kenya) - Read a book set south of where you live
Dearly Devoted Dexter by Jeff Lindsay - ***** - 8/20/2015 - 292 Pages
Nosy Be (Madagascar) - Read a book with a detective or private investigator
Untraceable by Laura Griffin - **** - 8/9/2015 - 374 Pages

The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater I'm Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship Hilarious, Heartwarming Tales About Man's Best Friend from America's Favorite Hu morists by Wade Rouse Untraceable (Tracers, #1) by Laura Griffin One Summer America, 1927 by Bill Bryson A Wicked Thing (A Wicked Thing, #1) by Rhiannon Thomas Xombi by John Rozum Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, #2) by Jeff Lindsay Beauty and the Black Sheep (The Moorehouse Legacy, #1) by Jessica Bird


message 22: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 2463 comments Update to Message #5 - Challenge Completed - 27Aug15

What Happened On ... Aug 24, AD 79
Begins: 01Aug15 / Ends: 31Aug15



11/8 completed


Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title

Cleveland (Alaska) - read a book set in the USA - Destiny of the Republic ✔ – 20Aug15 (Washington D.C.)

Wolf (Ecuador) - read a book with a wolf or werewolf in the story

White Island (New Zealand) - white cover - Being Mortal Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande ✔ – 21Aug15

El Tigre (El Salvador) - read a book with an exotic animal in the story

Parker (Philippines) - read a book where someone drives (and parks) a car - Nights of the Red Moon ✔ – 22Aug15

Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert

Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy - Longest Ride ✔ – 04Aug15

Diamond Head (Hawaii) - read a book that has a wedding - Not Becoming My Mother ✔ – 11Aug15

Brown Peak (Antarctic) - mountain on the cover - Under the Banner of Heaven A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer ✔ – 07Aug15

MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character

Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - read a book with a tough or aggressive character - LIM TIAN CHING in The Ghost Bride ✔ – 25Aug15

El Capitan (New South Wales) - read a book where time is spent on a ship - Sacred Hunger ✔ – 13Aug15

Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London - The Great Train Robbery ✔ – 04Aug15

Lone Butte (Canada) - read a book with a one word title

Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - read a book with a character you cheer for - Trisha in The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon ✔ – 27Aug15

South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live - SOUTH AFRICA - Cry, the Beloved Country ✔ – 13Aug15

Nosy Be (Madagascar) - read a book with a detective or private investigator


message 23: by ✿~Danielle~✿ (new)

✿~Danielle~✿ (dmh1) What Happened On ... Aug 24, AD 79


☐ Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title
✔ Cleveland (Alaska) - read a book set in the USA
Easy Charm (Boudreaux, #2) by Kristen Proby
✔ Wolf (Ecuador) - read a book with a wolf or werewolf in the story
Chasing Seth (True Mates #1) by J.R. Loveless | 1/8
✔ White Island (New Zealand) - read a book with a mostly white cover
The Dying Room A Faces of Evil Novel by Debra Webb
☐ El Tigre (El Salvador) - read a book with an exotic animal in the story
✔ Parker (Philippines) - read a book where someone drives (and parks) a car
Darkness (New Species, #12) by Laurann Dohner | 26/8
✔ Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert
Lay It Down (Desert Dogs, #1) by Cara McKenna | 17/8
☐ Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
✔ Diamond Head (Hawaii) - read a book that has a wedding
Valiant (New Species, #3) by Laurann Dohner | 0/8
☐ Brown Peak (Antarctic) - read a book with a mountain on the cover
✔ MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character
Tattoos & Teacups (Tattoos, #1) by Anna Martin
✔ Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - read a book with a tough or aggressive character
Slade (New Species, #2) by Laurann Dohner | 0/8
✔ El Capitan (New South Wales) - read a book where time is spent on a ship or large boat
Blood Sense (Blood Destiny, #3) by Connie Suttle | 2/8
☐ Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London
✔ Lone Butte (Canada) - read a book with a one word title
Misfits by Garrett Leigh
✔ Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - read a book with a character you cheer for
The Hotter You Burn (The Original Heartbreakers, #2) by Gena Showalter | 7/8
☐ South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live
✔ Nosy Be (Madagascar) - read a book with a detective or private investigator
Tempest (Playing the Fool, #3) by Lisa Henry | 7/8


message 24: by ❀~Amy~❀ (new)

❀~Amy~❀ (ajpayne75) What Happened on August 24, AD 79?

12 read ~ Done!!

Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title
Cleveland (Alaska) - Mannies Incorporated ~ 8/18/15 ~ ★★★★
Wolf (Ecuador) - Prickly Business ~ 8/3/15 ~ ★★★★★
White Island (New Zealand) - Sticks & Stones ~ 8/18/15 ~ ★★★★★
El Tigre (El Salvador) - The Degan Incident ~ 8/8/15 ~ ★★★1/2
Parker (Philippines) - How to Howl at the Moon ~ 8/11/15 ~ ★★★★
Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert
Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
Diamond Head (Hawaii) - The Truth About Forever ~ 8/3/15 ~ ★★★★
Brown Peak (Antarctic) - read a book with a mountain on the cover
MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character
Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - Dash and Dingo: In Search of the Tasmanian Tiger ~ 8/14/15 ~ ★★★1/2
El Capitan (New South Wales) - Grif's Toy ~ 8/5/15 ~ ★★★1/2
Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - Blowing It ~ 8/22/15 ~ ★★★★
Lone Butte (Canada) - Crossroads ~ 8/4/15 ~ ★★★★★
Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - Make Me Soar ~ 8/11/15 ~ ★★★★1/2
South Island (Kenya) - read a book set south of where you live
Nosy Be (Madagascar) - Truth & Tenderness ~ 8/12/15 ~ ★★★★★

Prickly Business (Portland Pack Chronicles, #1) by Piper Vaughn The Truth About Forever by Piper Vaughn Crossroads by Riley Hart Grif's Toy (Tease and Denial, #1) by Joseph Lance Tonlet The Degan Incident (Galactic Conspiracies, #1) by Rob Colton Make Me Soar (Collars and Cuffs, #6) by K.C. Wells How to Howl at the Moon (Howl At The Moon, #1) by Eli Easton Truth & Tenderness (Faith, Love, & Devotion, #6) by Tere Michaels Dash and Dingo In Search of the Tasmanian Tiger by Catt Ford Mannies Incorporated (Mannies Incorporated, #1) by Sean Michael
Sticks & Stones (Cut & Run, #2) by Abigail Roux Blowing It (Blowing It, #1) by Kate Aaron


message 25: by Donna, Chief Inspector (new)

Donna (dkflynn33) | 3193 comments Mod
12 out of 18 isn't so bad I guess. (message 16)


message 26: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 1603 comments Done!

The Challenge Factory
What Happened on August 24, AD 79?
Duration:
8/1/2015 - 8/31/2015

Progress: 8 out of +1

Stromboli (Italy) - read a book with food in the title

Cleveland (Alaska) - Read a book set in the USA
One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson - **** - 8/12/2015 - 456 Pages

Wolf (Ecuador) - read a book with a wolf or werewolf in the story

White Island (New Zealand) - Read a book with a mostly white cover
I'm Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship: Hilarious, Heartwarming Tales About Man's Best Friend from America's Favorite Humorists by Wade Rouse - **** - 8/7/2015 - 272 Pages

El Tigre (El Salvador) - read a book with an exotic animal in the story

Parker (Philippines) - Read a book where someone drives (and parks) a car
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater - *** - 8/6/2015 - 416 Pages

Barren Island (Andaman Islands) - read a book set in a desert
Mt. Spurr (Alaska) - read a book with a cowboy or cowgirl
Diamond Head (Hawaii) - read a book that has a wedding
Brown Peak (Antarctic) - read a book with a mountain on the cover
MacDonald (French Polynesia) - read a book with a Scottish character

Kick 'em Jenny (Grenada) - Read a book with a tough or aggressive character
A Wicked Thing by Rhiannon Thomas - **** - 8/13/2015 - 337 Pages

El Capitan (New South Wales) - read a book where time is spent on a ship or large boat
Big Ben (Heard Island, Indian Ocean) - read a book set in London

Lone Butte (Canada) - Read a book with a one word title
Xombi by John Rozum - ** - 8/19/2015 - 160 Pages
Cerro Bravo (Colombia) - Read a book with a character you cheer for
Beauty and the Black Sheep by Jessica Bird - ***** - 8/29/2015
South Island (Kenya) - Read a book set south of where you live
Dearly Devoted Dexter by Jeff Lindsay - ***** - 8/20/2015 - 292 Pages
Nosy Be (Madagascar) - Read a book with a detective or private investigator
Untraceable by Laura Griffin - **** - 8/9/2015 - 374 Pages

The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater I'm Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship Hilarious, Heartwarming Tales About Man's Best Friend from America's Favorite Hu morists by Wade Rouse Untraceable (Tracers, #1) by Laura Griffin One Summer America, 1927 by Bill Bryson A Wicked Thing (A Wicked Thing, #1) by Rhiannon Thomas Xombi by John Rozum Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, #2) by Jeff Lindsay Beauty and the Black Sheep (The Moorehouse Legacy, #1) by Jessica Bird


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