Duration: 1st August – 31st August 2020
Number of books: 8
Hosted by: Crazy Challenge Connection

August is Admit You’re Happy Month, so here is a challenge based on the things that make most people happy … at least most of the time 😊

CHALLENGE RULES :
See this thread for more detailed rules for all CCC challenges.

♦ If you want to participate in this challenge, please sign up by posting at least a partial list of the challenge requirements. This gives us a post to link you to, which you can use to update your books as the challenge progresses.

♦ Unless otherwise noted, books must be at least 150 pages long. (See the link above for rules regarding graphic novels. Please remember that ONLY graphic novels can be combined.) Books may only be used for one task in this challenge, but cross-challenge posting is encouraged 🙂 Re-reads are allowed, as long as you read the entire book. You must read at least half of the book AFTER the challenge begins in order to count it for this challenge.

♦ For each book you read, please post a link to the title, and indicate the author and the date you finished reading it. If a challenge task gives several options, please make it clear which option you’ve chosen. If the task calls for an item on the cover or specific author initials or name/s, you must include a link to the book cover and/or author’s name, respectively. To avoid spoiling a book for other readers, please use spoiler tags, if necessary, when explaining your book choices.*
    * For help with posting spoiler tags, see this post: Spoiler tags
    * If you don’t know how to post a link to the book title, cover or author, see the instructions here: Add a link to the book title, book cover and/or author

♦ When you complete the challenge, please copy and paste your entire list as a new message at the end of the challenge thread. If you do this while you still have the Edit window open, it will copy all of your links and formatting. If you don’t repost your list, with appropriate links, your name will not be added to the list of those who have completed the challenge. Please do NOT simply post a link back to your original post.

THE TASKS: :

1 – FAMILY
Read a book that features a family (family should be the main focus of the book, not just a side story) OR a book with FAMILY on the first page of the book’s “top shelves” – Neanderthal Marries Human by Penny Reid
This link might help: Books tagged Family

2 – FRIENDS
Read a book about a group of friends (at least three people) OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in FRIENDS; post a link to the author’s GR page – Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid

3 – GOOD FOOD
Read a book with a main character who earns his/her living in some sort of cooking-related career (chef, baker, etc.); tell us who and the career OR a book that includes recipes (NOT a cookbook)

4 – PUPPIES AND KITTENS
Read a book with a dog or cat shown prominently on the cover; post the cover OR a book whose title contains two words that are opposites (up/down, in/out, etc.)

5 – A BEAUTIFUL DAY
Read a book with a sunny outdoor scene (preferably a nature scene) shown prominently on the cover; post the cover OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in BEAUTIFUL DAY (ALL words count; 2-word minimum); you can only use a letter as many times as it appears in the phrase

6 – MUSIC
Read a non-fiction book about a musician or musical group OR a book with a character who earns his/her living in a music-related field; tell us the character and the field – Rock Wedding by Nalini Singh (Abe is a keyboardist in a band)

7 – A FAVORITE AUTHOR OR SERIES
Read a book by one of your favorite authors; post a link to the author’s GR page and tell us how many of his/her books you have read OR a book from one of your favorite series; tell us the series – 206 Bones by Kathy Reichs (Temperance Brennan series)

8 – SOMETHING ELSE?
Tell us something else that makes you happy and read a book related to that. Be sure to tell us how the book fits! – Friends Without Benefits by Penny Reid (knitting, friends and romance)
NOTE : If you choose this task, you may skip ONE of the above tasks.

Duration: 1st August – 31st August 2020
Number of books: 11
Hosted by: My Vampire Book Obsession

☀️ Duration
Starts: August 1st
Ends: August 31st

• How It Works
Ten books each month is a lot, so there will be 5 different levels. So pick which level you want to do and that’s how many items you will need to check off.

• Levels :
Transitional – 2 books
Fledgling – 4 books
Vampire – 6 books
Master – 8 books
Vampire King or Queen – 10 books

1. Colorful
We live in such a vibrant world of color! This month let’s read a book with a cover that matches one of the original seven colors of the rainbow, or one of the many beautiful shades. – Neanderthal Marries Human by Penny Reid

2. Dine with a Duke, Darling!
Let’s go back in time and read a regency romance book! Or if that doesn’t suit your fancy, then any other historical fiction novel. – Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

3. Well Read
It’s time to bust out a classic that you have always wanted to read and finally check it off your list. Any classic novel will do! – The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

4. Indulgence
Considering it’s August, it’s most likely miserably hot outside, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy something decadent! Read a book while snacking on your favorite indulgence, or read a book with said treat on the cover. – Misery by Stephen King (chocolate)

5. Blood Banker Buddy
Many of you ladies do the Blood Banker challenge each and every month. Well to complete this challenge, just read one of your Blood Banker books! Or if you are not doing that challenge, then read any book that starts with B. – Beauty and the Mustache by Penny Reid

6. Hobbies
That’s right my little chickadee’s it’s time for some hobbies! This month, read any book that pertains to a hobby you have always wanted to start. That could be bird watching, knowledge of plants/flowers, knitting, crocheting, cooking, baking, etc. – Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid (knitting)

7. Fairy Tale
We all have that one fairy tale from childhood that has stuck with us over the years that still continues to bring us joy. Well my dears, it’s time to read it again! You can either read the original story or a more adult retelling. The choice is yours.

8. It was a Hot and Sweaty Night
This happens a lot in the summertime. Some nights it’s just too hot to sleep! On one of those nights, read a book that takes place in a cold setting, real or fictitious. Or, you could always read a book that’s just too hot to handle! – Rock Wedding by Nalini Singh

9. Faraway Lands
Wanderlust occasionally strikes and sometimes a reader wishes they could visit and live inside some of the fantastical worlds created in books. Read such a book that you wish you could live in, or perhaps reread a book that you feel homesick for.- Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden

10. Puppies, kitties and bunnies oh my!
Most people would agree that pets and fluffy critters are just the best. And nearly all of us have a best friend that walks on four legs. This month, read a book that has the same species of your fluffy friend, or that has your favorite animal on the cover.

11. – BONUS BOOK: August
Since this is a bonus let’s keep it simple! Read any book that begins with any letter in the word ‘August’ or that was published in the month August. – Sourcery by Terry Pratchett

Duration: 1st August – 31st August 2020
Number of books: 6
Hosted by: My Vampire Book Obsession

Duration
August 1st – 31st

Rules
Complete at least 2 tasks to get the vampire heart
All genres welcome
Rereads welcome
No minimum page count
You must read a different book for each task

Catch your dragon
Read a book with a winged creature or monster in it
Befriend your dragon
Read a book with a character that has a best friend – Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid
Run the obstacle course with your dragon
Read a book that is book 1/2/3/4/5 in a series – Friends Without Benefits by Penny Reid
Get a harness for your dragon
Read a book with fire or something hot in the title – Beauty and the Mustache by Penny Reid (I think mustaches are HOT)
Learn to fly your dragon
Read a book with a being that can fly – Sourcery by Terry Pratchett (magic carpet and apocalypse horses)
Protect the village with your dragon
Read a book set in a village or small town – Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden

Duration: 1st August – 31st August 2020
Number of books: 6
Hosted by: My Vampire Book Obsession

Collect a Dracula Beauty each month by completing at least 2 tasks out of a set of 6.
A new set of tasks with a new doll will be posted each month.

The dolls you collect will be in your Vampire Heart thread. Don’t have a thread? You can still do the challenge if you want 🙂

Rules
One book per task.
No minimum page count.
Complete at least two tasks to get the doll.

1. Read a book with a fiery or feisty character. – Friends Without Benefits by Penny Reid
2. Read a book with a character who has red hair. – Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid
3. Read a book with a main character who is a shapeshifter.
4. Read a book with a weapon on the cover.
5. Read a book with an Alpha character. – Love Hacked by Penny Reid (both Sandra & Alex)
6. Read a book with a battle or war in the story. – Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden