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2. A book off a TBR shelf of a friend. From Lisa's shelf:
3. A book written by an author that is from your country.John Green -
5. A book written this year. Black Moon - Published March, 2014.
6. A new upcoming author that released their first book "recently". Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt, published in 2012.
I'm in too!1. A book with a red, white or blue cover.
You Know When the Men Are Gone 7/12/14
2. A book off a TBR shelf of a friend.
Lord of the Flies
On the TBR list of Jennifer Leigh and other friends.
3. A book written by an author that is from your country.
Sisterland
4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city.
The Fault in Our Stars
5. A book written this year.
Euphoria
6. A new upcoming author that released their first book "recently". Recently is used loosely, as it can be within the last few years. the book just must fall in the "new author" category.
Last Night at the Blue Angel: A Novel
7. A book with a singular title. It, the, and, a (the small words) can be included. Challenge your self for the singular book though, especially if you didn't participate in the June challenge!
Unwanted 7/23/14
I'm in, too!Completed: 5/5
2. The Polished Hoe (finished July 15)
3. The Book of Negroes (Canadian author) (finished July 16)
4. Hey Nostradamus! (Douglas Coupland lives in Vancouver) (finished July 30)
5. Her (finished July 22)
7. Saturday (finished July 28)
Im in!1. A book with a red, white or blue cover.
There's More Life to Than This... - Theresa Caputo (blue cover)
2. A book off a TBR shelf of a friend.
3. A book written by an author that is from your country.
4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city.
5. A book written this year.
6. A new upcoming author that released their first book "recently". Recently is used loosely, as it can be within the last few years. the book just must fall in the "new author" category.
7. A book with a singular title. It, the, and, a (the small words) can be included. Challenge your self for the singular book though, especially if you didn't participate in the June challenge!
July Challenge1. A book with a red cover.
✔ – 14 July14 2. From a friend's TBR shelf. - This is on RACHEL SKYE's tbr ... I Am Malala ✔ – 09July14
3. A book written by an author that is from your country. USA - Miss Julia Delivers the Goods ✔ - 08July14
4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city. - Melanie Benjamin is from the Midwest (currently lives in Chicago, just "down the street" from my home city of Milwaukee) - The Aviator's Wife ✔ – 15July14
5. A book written this year.
6. New author w/ a recent debut release.
7. A book with a singular title. - Moonrise ✔ – 05July14
July Challenge7/7
1. A book with a red, white or blue cover.
2. A book off a TBR shelf of a friend. (Marina)
3. A book written by an author that is from your country.
4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city.
5. A book written this year.
6. A new upcoming author that released their first book "recently". Recently is used loosely, as it can be within the last few years. the book just must fall in the "new author" category.
7. A book with a singular title. It, the, and, a (the small words) can be included. Challenge your self for the singular book though, especially if you didn't participate in the June challenge!
July Challenge3/7
1. A book with a red, white or blue cover. - The Girl in 6E (currently reading)
✓ 2. A book off a TBR shelf of a friend. - The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry: A Novel
✓ 3. A book written by an author that is from your country. - Dead Beat
✓ 4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city. - Mr. Mercedes
5. A book written this year. - Shattered (currently reading)
6. A new upcoming author that released their first book "recently". Recently is used loosely, as it can be within the last few years. The book just must fall in the "new author" category. - The Light Between Oceans
7. A book with a singular title. It, the, and, a (the small words) can be included. Challenge your self for the singular book though, especially if you didn't participate in the June challenge! - Vicious
I'm in too!4 done, 3 to go!
1. A book with a red, white or blue cover. The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion ✔ 14 July 2014
2. A book off a TBR shelf of a friend. Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup ✔ 21 July 2014
3. A book written by an author that is from your country. Michel Strogoff by Jules Verne ✔ 7 July 2014
4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city. Meurtre peu conventionnel à Saint-Etienne by Pierre Mazet
5. A book written this year. The Cure for Dreaming by Cat Winters
6. A new upcoming author that released their first book "recently". Elizabeth Is Missing by Emma Healey ✔ 25 July 2014
7. A book with a singular title. It, the, and, a (the small words) can be included. Challenge your self for the singular book though, especially if you didn't participate in the June challenge! Wool Omnibus by Hugh Howey Currently reading
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Sounds good! I'll try it!!July Challenge 5/7
1. A book with a red, white or blue cover.
2. A book off a TBR shelf of a friend.We Were Liars
3. A book written by an author that is from your country.
4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city.
5. A book written this year.
6. A new upcoming author that released their first book "recently". Recently is used loosely, as it can be within the last few years. the book just must fall in the "new author" category.
7. A book with a singular title. It, the, and, a (the small words) can be included.
I can try I'm reading accidental demon slayer it has a ed cover
July Challenge: 7/7Whew. This one was difficult!
New to this, but I think I'm catching on.July Challenge: 1/7
1. A book with a red, white or blue cover
2. A book off a TBR shelf of a friend
3. A book written by an author that is from your country: The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America (New York) Currently Reading
4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city
5. A book written this year: Panic
6. A new upcoming author that released their first book "recently"
7. A book with a singular title
July ChallengeBooks Read: 5
✔ 1. A book with a red, white or blue cover.
Sphere by Michael Crichton (7/2/14)
✔ 2. A book off a TBR shelf of a friend. (Susan)
The Hundred-Foot Journey by Richard C. Morais (7/11/14)
✔ 3. A book written by an author that is from your country. (USA)
The Silver Star by Jeanette Walls (7/4/14)
4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city.
5. A book written this year.
✔ 6. A new upcoming author that released their first book "recently". Recently is used loosely, as it can be within the last few years. the book just must fall in the "new author" category.
Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt (7/15/14)
✔ 7. A book with a singular title. It, the, and, a (the small words) can be included. Challenge your self for the singular book though, especially if you didn't participate in the June challenge!
Moonrise by Cassandra King (7/17/14)
July Bookshelf
2/71. A book with a red, white or blue cover - Requiem
3. A book written by an author that is from your country.
4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city.
6. A new upcoming author that released their first book "recently". Recently is used loosely, as it can be within the last few years. the book just must fall in the "new author" category.
7. A book with a singular title. It, the, and, a (the small words) can be included. Challenge your self for the singular book though, especially if you didn't participate in the June challenge!
I finished!!!July Challenge
7/7
1. A book with a red, white or blue cover.
2. A book off a TBR shelf of a friend. (Marina)
3. A book written by an author that is from your country.
4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city.
5. A book written this year.
6. A new upcoming author that released their first book "recently". Recently is used loosely, as it can be within the last few years. the book just must fall in the "new author" category.
7. A book with a singular title. It, the, and, a (the small words) can be included. Challenge your self for the singular book though, especially if you didn't participate in the June challenge!
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July Challenge
7/7
1. A book with a red, white or blue cover. Web of Deceit 8/7/14
2. A book off a TBR shelf of a friend. (Marina) Havenstar 21/7/14
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CONGRATS!
Thanks. Categories challenges are my favourites!
06/07 Completed1. A book with a red, white or blue cover.The First Phone Call from Heaven
2. A book off a TBR shelf of a friend.Top Secret Twenty-One
3. A book written by an author that is from your country.Devil in a Blue Dress
4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city.
5. A book written this year.That Night: A Novel
6. A new upcoming author that released their first book "recently". Recently is used loosely, as it can be within the last few years. the book just must fall in the "new author" category.The World's Strongest Librarian: A Memoir of Tourette's, Faith, Strength, and the Power of Family
7. A book with a singular title. It, the, and, a (the small words) can be included. Challenge your self for the singular book though, especially if you didn't participate in the June challenge! The Dinner
Petra wrote: "Completed: 5/52. The Polished Hoe (finished July 15)
3. The Book of Negroes (Canadian author) (finished July 16)
4. Hey Nostradamus! (Douglas Coupland lives in Vancouver) (finished July 30)
5. Her (finished July 22)
7. Saturday (finished July 28)
..."Finished! I didn't think I'd finish the last one on time but snuck it in today.
I did not have a great reading month! I only finished 3 of the books I planned to read. I might finish one more tomorrow, but probably not. I still have about 1/3 of the book to go. Oh well. Better luck next time.
Congrats Petra!Kristie I didn't finish mine either.
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1. A book with a red, white or blue cover.
2. A book off a TBR shelf of a friend.
3. A book written by an author that is from your country.
4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city.
5. A book written this year.
6. A new upcoming author that released their first book "recently". Recently is used loosely, as it can be within the last few years. the book just must fall in the "new author" category.
7. A book with a singular title. It, the, and, a (the small words) can be included. Challenge your self for the singular book though, especially if you didn't participate in the June challenge!
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