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message 1: by Rach , Moderator (last edited Jul 05, 2014 05:46PM) (new)

Rach  (rsjreads) | 2955 comments Mod
For this challenge (as it is posted late, sorry guys!) there will be no hint. This will be a categories challenge like we used to do. You simply pick the ones that best fit your reading schedule. The challenge is, can you finish them all?

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!



And the AUGUST hint will be announced. You can find it here!


message 2: by Rach , Moderator (last edited Jul 23, 2014 03:19PM) (new)

Rach  (rsjreads) | 2955 comments Mod
1. A book with a red, white or blue cover. The Shining Girls .
2. A book off a TBR shelf of a friend. From Lisa's shelf: The Maze Runner
3. A book written by an author that is from your country.John Green - The Fault in Our Stars.
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.


message 3: by amber (last edited Jul 23, 2014 07:38PM) (new)

amber (thelittlematchgirl) | 243 comments I'm in too!

1. A book with a red, white or blue cover.
You Know When the Men Are Gone 7/12/14 You Know When the Men Are Gone by Siobhan Fallon
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


message 4: by Petra (last edited Jul 30, 2014 05:28PM) (new)

Petra 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)

The Polished Hoe by Austin Clarke Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill Hey Nostradamus! by Douglas Coupland Her by Harriet Lane Saturday by Ian McEwan


message 5: by Holli (last edited Jul 15, 2014 11:09AM) (new)

Holli (hollidemyan) | 43 comments 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!


message 6: by Book Concierge (last edited Jul 16, 2014 01:46PM) (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) July Challenge


1. A book with a red cover. Death of a Red Heroine (Inspector Chen Cao #1) by Qiu Xiaolong ✔ – 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


message 7: by Phrynne (last edited Jul 20, 2014 08:56PM) (new)

Phrynne 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
3. A book written by an author that is from your country. The Blue Mile 12/7/14
4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city. Silent Fear 4/7/14
5. A book written this year. City of Heavenly Fire 7/7/14
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. Lost and Found 16/7/14
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! Embassytown 18/7/14

Web of Deceit by Katherine Howell Havenstar by Glenda Larke The Blue Mile by Kim Kelly Silent Fear (Detective Ella Marconi, #5) by Katherine Howell City of Heavenly Fire (The Mortal Instruments, #6) by Cassandra Clare Lost and Found by Brooke Davis Embassytown by China Miéville


message 8: by Kristie (last edited Jul 30, 2014 06:11PM) (new)

Kristie July Challenge
3/7

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

Dead Beat (The Dresden Files #7) by Jim Butcher The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King


message 9: by Dewlanna (last edited Jul 25, 2014 01:36PM) (new)

Dewlanna | 111 comments 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

The Rosie Project (Don Tillman #1) by Graeme Simsion Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup Michel Strogoff by Jules Verne ---4--- ---5--- Elizabeth Is Missing by Emma Healey ---7---


message 10: by Alissa (last edited Jul 29, 2014 07:05AM) (new)

Alissa Patrick (apatrick12211) Sounds good! I'll try it!!

July Challenge 5/7

1. A book with a red, white or blue cover. The Selection (The Selection, #1) by Kiera Cass The Selection
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. The Castaways -USA author
4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city.
5. A book written this year. Mr. Mercedes
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. Vicious written in 2013
7. A book with a singular title. It, the, and, a (the small words) can be included. Emma


message 11: by Goldie (new)

Goldie Chaney | 2 comments I can try I'm reading accidental demon slayer it has a ed cover


message 12: by Ash (last edited Jul 30, 2014 10:12AM) (new)

Ash (morethanfairytales) July Challenge: 7/7

Whew. This one was difficult!

1. A book with a red, white or blue cover: Suddenly, Love
2. A book off a TBR shelf of a friend: The World's Strongest Librarian
3. A book written by an author that is from your country: The Celebration Chronicles (Andrew Ross, United States)
4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city: The Beast Within (Serena Valentino, San Francisco, CA)
5. A book written this year: California: A Novel
6. A new upcoming author that released their first book "recently": One More Thing
7. A book with a singular title: Perfume

Suddenly, Love by Aharon Appelfeld The World's Strongest Librarian A Memoir of Tourette's, Faith, Strength, and the Power of Family by Josh Hanagarne The Celebration Chronicles Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Property Value in Disney's New Town by Andrew Ross The Beast Within A Tale of Beauty's Prince by Serena Valentino California A Novel by Edan Lepucki One More Thing Stories and Other Stories by B.J. Novak Perfume The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind


message 13: by Shannon (last edited Jul 15, 2014 02:00PM) (new)

Shannon Loconte (sloconte) | 11 comments 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

The Devil in the White City Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson Panic by Lauren Oliver


message 14: by Diana S (last edited Jul 17, 2014 06:47PM) (new)

Diana S July Challenge
Books 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
Sphere by Michael Crichton The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls Moonrise by Cassandra King Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt The Hundred-Foot Journey by Richard C. Morais


message 15: by Teneal (last edited Jul 18, 2014 03:06AM) (new)

Teneal | 227 comments 2/7

1. A book with a red, white or blue cover - Requiem
2. A book off a TBR shelf of a friend - October Baby
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 - Side Effects May Vary
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!

Requiem (Delirium, #3) by Lauren Oliver October Baby by Eric Wilson Side Effects May Vary by Julie Murphy


message 16: by Phrynne (new)

Phrynne I finished!!!
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
3. A book written by an author that is from your country. The Blue Mile 12/7/14
4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city. Silent Fear 4/7/14
5. A book written this year. City of Heavenly Fire 7/7/14
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. Lost and Found 16/7/14
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! Embassytown 18/7/14

Web of Deceit by Katherine Howell Havenstar by Glenda Larke The Blue Mile by Kim Kelly Silent Fear (Detective Ella Marconi, #5) by Katherine Howell City of Heavenly Fire (The Mortal Instruments, #6) by Cassandra Clare Lost and Found by Brooke Davis Embassytown by China Miéville


message 17: by amber (new)

amber (thelittlematchgirl) | 243 comments Congrats Phrynne!


message 18: by Rach , Moderator (new)

Rach  (rsjreads) | 2955 comments Mod
Phrynne wrote: "I finished!!!
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
3. ..."


CONGRATS!


message 19: by Phrynne (new)

Phrynne Thanks. Categories challenges are my favourites!


message 20: by Becky (new)

Becky 06/07 Completed

1. A book with a red, white or blue cover.The First Phone Call from Heaven
The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom
2. A book off a TBR shelf of a friend.Top Secret Twenty-One Top Secret Twenty-One (Stephanie Plum, #21) by Janet Evanovich
3. A book written by an author that is from your country.Devil in a Blue Dress Devil in a Blue Dress (Easy Rawlins #1) by Walter Mosley
4. A book written by an author that is from your state/region/city.
5. A book written this year.That Night: A Novel That Night A Novel by Chevy Stevens
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 The World's Strongest Librarian A Memoir of Tourette's, Faith, Strength, and the Power of Family by Josh Hanagarne
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 The Dinner by Herman Koch


message 21: by Petra (new)

Petra Petra wrote: "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)

The Polished Hoe by Austin Clarke Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill Hey Nostradamus! by Douglas Coupland Her by Harriet Lane Saturday by Ian McEwan..."


Finished! I didn't think I'd finish the last one on time but snuck it in today.


message 22: by Kristie (new)

Kristie 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.


message 23: by amber (new)

amber (thelittlematchgirl) | 243 comments Congrats Petra!

Kristie I didn't finish mine either.


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