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OHHH, I'm in! History Channel (August 2012) Monthly-Mini Challenge
Read 7 of 7
Pawn Stars (Silver Cover):
Ax Men (Pacific NW):
American Pickers (Set in the Midwest):
Life After People (Dystopian):
Ice Road Truckers (Arctic freeze Dystopian):
Swamp People (Set in Louisiana):
American Restoration (Multi-Colored Hair):
History Channel (August 2012) Monthly-Mini Challenge Read 6 of 7
7. American Restoration- Read a book that is a spin-off of another series; or has a Coca-Cola machine, gas pump, barber chair, motorcycle or jukebox on the cover; or has a character with multi colored hair.
I'm in!CABLE CHANNEL - HISTORY
Duration: 01 Aug, 2012 - 31 Aug, 2012
Completed: 7/7
✓ 1. Pawn Stars - Historical Book.
Bring Up the Bodies | Hilary Mantel ★★★★★ (08/07)
✓ 2. Ax Men - A book with a character with a dangerous job » Alif is a computer security expert who operates against the state.
Alif the Unseen | G. Willow Wilson ★★★★★ (08/09)
✓ 3. American Pickers - Set in the Midwest » Set in Illinois.
Carry the One | Carol Anshaw ★★ (08/17)
✓ 4. Life After People - Dystopia.
The Age of Miracles | Karen Thompson Walker ★★★★★ (08/15)
✓ 5. Ice Road Truckers - A book set in the arctic » In Siberia.
The Hunger Angel: A Novel | Herta Müller ★★★ (08/01)
✓ 6. Swamp People - A book published in September » Sep 2011.
The Quality of Mercy: A Novel | Barry Unsworth ★★ (08/22)
✓ 7. American Restoration - Spinoff book » of Jane Eyre.
Wide Sargasso Sea | Jean Rhys ★★★ (08/23)
*** Completed (08/23) ***
I'm in too.History Channel
1. Pawn Stars- Read a book with a gold or silver cover; or involves a father figure in the storyline; or is a historical.
2. Ax Men- Read a book with a dangerous job; or the setting involves trees; or set in the Pacific Northwest
3. American Pickers- Read a book you picked up second-hand; or an antique (over 100 years old); or set in Midwestern United States
4. Life After People- Read a dystopia book; or has a iconic structure or landmark on the cover; or is based in a futuristic world.
5. Ice Road Truckers- Read a book with an arctic setting; or a main character drives a truck (pick-up or semi); or is # 6 in the series
6. Swamp People- Read a book set in Louisiana; or set or published in September; or is about a person who likes to cook.
7. American Restoration- Read a book that is a spin-off of another series; or has a Coca-Cola machine, gas pump, barber chair, motorcycle or jukebox on the cover; or has a character with multi colored hair.
I LOVE the History Channel! :DDRead 0/7
1. Pawn Stars- The Picture of Dorian Gray.
2. Ax Men- Read a book with a dangerous job; or the setting involves trees; or set in the Pacific Northwest
3. American Pickers- Water for Elephants
4. Life After People (my favorite show)- Read a dystopia book; or has a iconic structure or landmark on the cover; or is based in a futuristic world.
5. Ice Road Truckers- Cabin Fever (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #6)
6. Swamp People- Read a book set in Louisiana; or set or published in September; or is about a person who likes to cook.
7. American Restoration- Read a book that is a spin-off of another series; or has a Coca-Cola machine, gas pump, barber chair, motorcycle or jukebox on the cover; or has a character with multi colored hair.
Sounds fun. I'm in.READ: 7/7
✔1. Pawn Stars: Host - Faith Hunter (gold/silver cover) 8/8
✔2. Ax Men: Kiss the Dead - Laurell K. Hamilton (vampire executioner) 8/8
✔3. American Pickers: The Color of Magic - Terry Pratchett (from used book store) 8/21
✔4. Life After People: Shadow Fires - Catherine Spangler (futuristic world) 8/24
✔5. Ice Road Truckers: Julie of the Wolves - Jean Craighead George (set in Alaska) 8/19
✔6. Swamp People: No Safe Place - JoAnn Ross (set in Louisiana) 8/20
✔7. American Restoration: Unchained - Sharon Ashwood (motorcycle on cover) 8/18
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CHALLENGE COMPLETE
I'm in too!TLC Cable Channel Challenge
Channel: History Channel
Duration: 08/01/12 - 08/31/12
3/7 Completed
1. Pawn Stars - Read a book with a gold or silver cover; or involves a father figure in the storyline; or is a historical
2. Ax Men - Play of Passion by Nalini Singh
3. American Pickers -
4. Life After People -
5. Ice Road Truckers -
6. Swamp People - Read a book set in Louisiana; or set or published in September; or is about a person who likes to cook.
7. American Restoration - Immortal Ride by Larissa Ione
August 2012 Cable Channel Challenge - History ChannelDuration: 08/01/12 - 08/31/12
Completed: 5/7
☑ 1. Pawn Stars: Too Rich for a Bride: A Novel by Mona Hodgson ~ August 8 (historical)
☑ 2. Ax Men: The Marshal Takes a Bride by Renee Ryan ~ August 13 (a dangerous job)
☑ 3. American Pickers: The Gifted: A Novel by Ann H. Gabhart ~ August 6 (set in Midwestern United States)
☑ 4. Life After People: Doctor Who: The Clockwise Man by Justin Richards ~ August 6 (has a iconic structure or landmark on the cover)
☐ 5. Ice Road Truckers: Read a book with an arctic setting; or a main character drives a truck (pick-up or semi); or is # 6 in the series
☑ 6. Swamp People:Tidewater Inn by Colleen Coble ~ August 12 (about a person who likes to cook)
☐ 7. American Restoration: Read a book that is a spin-off of another series; or has a Coca-Cola machine, gas pump, barber chair, motorcycle or jukebox on the cover; or has a character with multi colored hair.
I'm going to try this one as well. Count me in, please.TLC: History Channel Challenge
Duration: 08/01/12 - 08/31/12
0/7 Completed
History Channel
1. Pawn Stars- Read a book with a gold or silver cover; or involves a father figure in the storyline; or is a historical.
2. Ax Men- Read a book with a dangerous job; or the setting involves trees; or set in the Pacific Northwest
3. American Pickers- Read a book you picked up second-hand; or an antique (over 100 years old); or set in Midwestern United States
4. Life After People- Read a dystopia book; or has a iconic structure or landmark on the cover; or is based in a futuristic world.
5. Ice Road Truckers- Read a book with an arctic setting; or a main character drives a truck (pick-up or semi); or is # 6 in the series
6. Swamp People- Read a book set in Louisiana; or set or published in September; or is about a person who likes to cook.
7. American Restoration- Read a book that is a spin-off of another series; or has a Coca-Cola machine, gas pump, barber chair, motorcycle or jukebox on the cover; or has a character with multi
August Cable Channel ChallengeAugust 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
1/7
Dawn, would Wide Sargasso Sea count for a spin-off? It's the back story of the first wife in Jane Eyre. I'm not much of a series reader, that seems to be the closest book I have on my TBR to match anything on #7.
The main character is based off a character from another book, it works for me.
6/7History Channel
1. Pawn Stars- The Lady is a Vamp, Lynsay Sands 8/2/12 ★★★★★
2. Ax Men- The Demon You Know, Christine Warren 8/6/12 ★★★★★
3. American Pickers- second-hand; Lethal Rider, Larissa Ione 8/15/12 ★★★★★
4. Life After People- Die for Me, Amy Plum 8/12/12 ★★★
5. Ice Road Truckers- drives a truckThe Beast in Him], Shelly Laurenston 8/21/12 ★★★
6. Swamp People- Read a book set in Louisiana; or set or published in September; or is about a person who likes to cook.
7. American Restoration- The Mane Event, Shelly Laurenston 8/7/12 ★★★★
The Lost ChallengesAugust Cable Channel Challenge- History Channel
Duration: 8/1/2012 - 8/31/2012
Progress: 5 out of 7
History Channel
1. Pawn Stars- Read a book with a gold or silver cover; or
Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs - ***** - 8/2/2012
2. Ax Men- Read a book with a dangerous job; or the setting involves trees;
Where She Went by Gayle Forman - ** - 8/6/2012
3. American Pickers- Read a book you picked up second-hand; or an antique (over 100 years old); or
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith - ***** - 8/13/2012
4. Life After People- Read a dystopia book; or has a iconic structure or landmark on the cover; or is based in a futuristic world.
5. Ice Road Truckers- Read a book with an arctic setting; or
Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich - ***** - 8/25/2012
6. Swamp People- Read a book set in Louisiana; or set or published in September; or is about a person who likes to cook.
7. American Restoration-
○August Cable Channel Challenge○Duration: 8.1.2012 - 8.31.2012
3/7
History Channel
•Pawn Stars: Rainshadow Road (father figure in the storyline) 8.17 ♥♥♥♥
•Ax Men: First Bitten (a small part of the setting is in the forest) 8.5 ♥♥♥♥
•American Pickers: All Summer Long (borrowed from a friend) 8.27 ♥♥♥♥♥
•Life After People: Read a dystopia book; or has a iconic structure or landmark on the cover; or is based in a futuristic world.
•Ice Road Truckers: Read a book with an arctic setting; or a main character drives a truck (pick-up or semi); or is # 6 in the series
•Swamp People: Read a book set in Louisiana; or set or published in September; or is about a person who likes to cook.
•American Restoration: Read a book that is a spin-off of another series; or has a Coca-Cola machine, gas pump, barber chair, motorcycle or jukebox on the cover; or has a character with multi colored hair.
Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "The main character is based off a character from another book, it works for me."Thank you!
Update:History Channel
1. Pawn Stars- Read a book with a gold or silver cover; or involves a father figure in the storyline; or is a historical.
2. Ax Men- Read a book with a dangerous job; or the setting involves trees; or set in the Pacific Northwest
Set in the midwest (IL)
The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore by Benjamin Hale = 8/6/12
4. Life After People- Read a dystopia book; or has a iconic structure or landmark on the cover; or is based in a futuristic world.
5. Ice Road Truckers- Read a book with an arctic setting; or a main character drives a truck (pick-up or semi); or is # 6 in the series
6. Swamp People- Read a book set in Louisiana; or set or published in September; or is about a person who likes to cook.
7. American Restoration- Read a book that is a spin-off of another series; or has a Coca-Cola machine, gas pump, barber chair, motorcycle or jukebox on the cover; or has a character with multi colored hair.
TLC History Channel (August 2012) Monthly-Mini Challenge Read 2/ 7
1. Pawn Stars- Read a book that is a historical. The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley
2. Ax Men- Read a book with a dangerous job; I Spy a Wicked Sin by Jo Davis
3. American Pickers- Read a book set in Midwestern United States
4. Life After People- Read a book based in a futuristic world.Cinder by Marissa Meyer
5. Ice Road Truckers- Read a book with an arctic setting; or a main character drives a truck (pick-up or semi); or is # 6 in the series
6. Swamp People- Read a book set in Louisiana; or set or published in September; or is about a person who likes to cook.
7. American Restoration- Read a book that is a spin-off of another series;
Update:History Channel
1. Pawn Stars- Read a book with a gold or silver cover; or involves a father figure in the storyline; or is a historical.
2. Ax Men- Read a book with a dangerous job; or the setting involves trees; or set in the Pacific Northwest
Set in the midwest (IL)
The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore by Benjamin Hale = 8/6/12
dystopia:
Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi = 8/8/12
5. Ice Road Truckers- Read a book with an arctic setting; or a main character drives a truck (pick-up or semi); or is # 6 in the series
6. Swamp People- Read a book set in Louisiana; or set or published in September; or is about a person who likes to cook.
7. American Restoration- Read a book that is a spin-off of another series; or has a Coca-Cola machine, gas pump, barber chair, motorcycle or jukebox on the cover; or has a character with multi colored hair.
As far as reading a book you picked up second hand, would a book borrowed from a friend or the library count?
Paris wrote: "As far as reading a book you picked up second hand, would a book borrowed from a friend or the library count?"Yes, either would work.
Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "Paris wrote: "As far as reading a book you picked up second hand, would a book borrowed from a friend or the library count?"Yes, either would work."
Great! Thanks!
Gina's History Channel August Monthly6/7
History Channel
1. Pawn Stars- Read a book with a gold or silver cover; or involves a father figure in the storyline; or is a historical.
The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan Historical Fiction - FINISHED 8/13/12
2. Ax Men- Read a book with a dangerous job; or the setting involves trees; or set in the Pacific Northwest
Blood of the Wickedn by Leighton Gage Mario Silva is the Chief Inspector for the Brazilian National Police and is trying to capture drug lords who are terrorizing the cities- FINISHED 8/6/12
3. American Pickers- Read a book you picked up second-hand; or an antique (over 100 years old); or set in Midwestern United States
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach Book is second-hand- FINISHED 8/9/12
4. Life After People- Read a dystopia book; or has a iconic structure or landmark on the cover; or is based in a futuristic world.
November in Salem: The Bargain of Witches by L.C. Russell The main characters time travel to the future and back- FINISHED 8/6/12
5. Ice Road Truckers- Read a book with an arctic setting; or a main character drives a truck (pick-up or semi); or is # 6 in the series
Reunion by Jeff Bennington MC drives a pick up- FINISHED 8/21/12
6. Swamp People- Read a book set in Louisiana; or set or published in September; or is about a person who likes to cook.
The Summer We Came to Life by Deborah Cloyed Lynette likes to cook- FINISHED 8/23/12
7. American Restoration- Read a book that is a spin-off of another series; or has a Coca-Cola machine, gas pump, barber chair, motorcycle or jukebox on the cover; or has a character with multi colored hair.
CLUB JUSTICE by Mara McBain
Update:1. Pawn Stars- Read a book with a gold or silver cover; or involves a father figure in the storyline; or is a historical.
Dangrous Job = police detective
Rules Of Prey by John Sandford = 8/12/12
Set in the midwest (IL)
The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore by Benjamin Hale = 8/6/12
Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi = 8/8/12
5. Ice Road Truckers- Read a book with an arctic setting; or a main character drives a truck (pick-up or semi); or is # 6 in the series
6. Swamp People- Read a book set in Louisiana; or set or published in September; or is about a person who likes to cook.
7. American Restoration- Read a book that is a spin-off of another series; or has a Coca-Cola machine, gas pump, barber chair, motorcycle or jukebox on the cover; or has a character with multi colored hair.
Stats as of 8/15/12Ezinwanyi.......0/7
Shelly .........3/7
Chaitra.........3/7
Cherie..........3/7
Zakiya..........0/7
Barbara ★.....2/7
Paris.............3/7
Megan...........0/7
southpaw285...0/7
Rachael C.......1/7
Dawn.............5/7
Suzanne.........4/7
Cindy...........0/7
Cathy...........2/7
Gina............3/7
History Channel1. Pawn Stars- Read a book with a gold or silver cover; or involves a father figure in the storyline; or is a historical. Legend, marie lu (gold&silver cover)
2. Ax Men- Read a book with a dangerous job; or the setting involves trees; or set in the Pacific Northwest Succubus Shadows, richelle mead (Pacific Northwest)
3. American Pickers- Read a book you picked up second-hand; or an antique (over 100 years old); or set in Midwestern United States Heat Stroke, rachel caine (picked up second-hand)
4. Life After People- Read a dystopia book; or has a iconic structure or landmark on the cover; or is based in a futuristic world. Divergent, veronica roth (dystopia)
5. Ice Road Truckers- Read a book with an arctic setting; or a main character drives a truck (pick-up or semi); or is # 6 in the series French Pressed, cleo coyle (#6 in a series)
6. Swamp People- Read a book set in Louisiana; or set or published in September; or is about a person who likes to cook. Cream Puff Murder, joanne flue (likes to cook/bake)
7. American Restoration- Read a book that is a spin-off of another series; or has a Coca-Cola machine, gas pump, barber chair, motorcycle or jukebox on the cover; or has a character with multi colored hair. Archangel's Blade, nalini singh (multi colored hair)
Done. 7/7
History Channel
1. Pawn Stars- The Lady is a Vamp, Lynsay Sands 8/2/12 ★★★★★
2. Ax Men- The Demon You Know, Christine Warren 8/6/12 ★★★★★
3. American Pickers- second-hand; Lethal Rider, Larissa Ione 8/15/12 ★★★★★
4. Life After People- Die for Me, Amy Plum 8/12/12 ★★★
5. Ice Road Truckers- drives a truckThe Beast in Him], Shelly Laurenston 8/21/12 ★★★
6. Swamp People- likes to cook.Kingdom Come, Kathryn Le Veque 8/23/12★★
7. American Restoration- The Mane Event, Shelly Laurenston 8/7/12 ★★★★
TLC History Channel (August 2012) Monthly-Mini Challenge Read 7/ 7
1. Pawn Stars- Read a book that is a historical.
2. Ax Men- Read a book with a dangerous job;
3. American Pickers- Read a book set in Midwestern United States
4. Life After People- Read a book based in a futuristic world.
5. Ice Road Truckers- Read a book with a main character drives a truck (pick-up or semi);
6. Swamp People- Read a book about a person who likes to cook.
7. American Restoration- Read a book that is a spin-off of another series;
◈ TLC History Channel Monthly-Mini Challenge ◈Read 6/7
☑ Pawn Stars (Historical) ~ The Loss of the S. S. Titanic: Its Story and Its Lessons (8/13)
☑ Ax Men (Pacific NW) ~ Island of the Blue Dolphins (8/15)
☑ American Pickers (Midwestern US) ~ Moon Over Manifest (8/31)
☑ Life After People (Dystopia) ~ Pretties (8/16)
5. Ice Road Truckers (#6 in the Series) ~ The Enchantress
☑ Swamp People (A person who likes to cook) ~ Fatally Flaky (8/29)
☑ American Restoration (A character with multi colored hair) ~ Dancing with Max (8/25)
Message 32: 6/7 completed. I don't think I will be able to finish by tonight. :D Soooo, I guess was unable to finish this challenge, but it sure was fun.
I still have one more to finish :( I will post again when I finish the last book.Gina's History Channel August Monthly
7/7 CHALLENGE COMPLETE
History Channel
1. Pawn Stars- Read a book with a gold or silver cover; or involves a father figure in the storyline; or is a historical.
The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan Historical Fiction - FINISHED 8/13/12
2. Ax Men- Read a book with a dangerous job; or the setting involves trees; or set in the Pacific Northwest
Blood of the Wickedn by Leighton Gage Mario Silva is the Chief Inspector for the Brazilian National Police and is trying to capture drug lords who are terrorizing the cities- FINISHED 8/6/12
3. American Pickers- Read a book you picked up second-hand; or an antique (over 100 years old); or set in Midwestern United States
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach Book is second-hand- FINISHED 8/9/12
4. Life After People- Read a dystopia book; or has a iconic structure or landmark on the cover; or is based in a futuristic world.
November in Salem: The Bargain of Witches by L.C. Russell The main characters time travel to the future and back- FINISHED 8/6/12
5. Ice Road Truckers- Read a book with an arctic setting; or a main character drives a truck (pick-up or semi); or is # 6 in the series
Reunion by Jeff Bennington MC drives a pick up- FINISHED 8/21/12
6. Swamp People- Read a book set in Louisiana; or set or published in September; or is about a person who likes to cook.
The Summer We Came to Life by Deborah Cloyed Lynette likes to cook- FINISHED 8/23/12
7. American Restoration- Read a book that is a spin-off of another series; or has a Coca-Cola machine, gas pump, barber chair, motorcycle or jukebox on the cover; or has a character with multi colored hair.
CLUB JUSTICE by Mara McBain
FINISHED 9/1/12
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Goal read 1 for each of the 7 shows.
August 1st to August 31st.
History Channel
1. Pawn Stars- Read a book with a gold or silver cover; or involves a father figure in the storyline; or is a historical.
2. Ax Men- Read a book with a dangerous job; or the setting involves trees; or set in the Pacific Northwest
3. American Pickers- Read a book you picked up second-hand; or an antique (over 100 years old); or set in Midwestern United States
4. Life After People- Read a dystopia book; or has a iconic structure or landmark on the cover; or is based in a futuristic world.
5. Ice Road Truckers- Read a book with an arctic setting; or a main character drives a truck (pick-up or semi); or is # 6 in the series
6. Swamp People- Read a book set in Louisiana; or set or published in September; or is about a person who likes to cook.
7. American Restoration- Read a book that is a spin-off of another series; or has a Coca-Cola machine, gas pump, barber chair, motorcycle or jukebox on the cover; or has a character with multi colored hair.
Stats as of 8/28
Shelly------5/7
Chaitra-----3/7
Barbara ★--7/7 Completed!
Paris------3/7
Megan------5/7
Rachel C.--1/7
Dawn-------7/7 Completed!
Suzanne----5/7
Cindy-------3/7
Cherie------3/7
Cathy-------7/7
Gina--------3/7
Melissa-----4/7