Duration: 1st September – 30th September
Number of books: 3
Hosted by: Bookworm Bitches

There are 3 tasks, you only need to read three books to finish this challenge. Or pick one task and read 3 books for that one task.

September
1. Read a book where the main character shares a quality with you. – Grave Witch by Kalayna Price (she’s broke, confused and has a lot of sass)
2. Read a memoir. – Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
3. Read a self help/nonfiction book to learn something about yourself. – The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony

Duration: 1st August – 31st August
Number of books: 7
Hosted by: Crazy Challenge Connection

E F P T O Z
DURATION: August 1 – August 31, 2018

Did you know that August is National Eye Exam Month? Our vision is quite important to most of us, especially those of us who love to read. We decided to base this month’s challenge on the basic eye exam – and if you haven’t had your eyes checked lately, we encourage you to do so soon!

1. Our visual acuity (how sharply we see objects) is tested with a chart with 8 lines of differently sized letters read from a distance.
✤ Read a book with an 8 in the original year of publication (tell us the year) OR a book whose title is printed in distinctly different sized letters (post the cover) – The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith
Examples: 
  

2. The familiar chart we usually see in our eye doctor’s office is called Snellen’s chart, named after Herman Snellen, a Dutch physician who came up with it in 1862. This chart is still used today to detect near-sightedness, far-sightedness and astigmatism. 
✤ Read a book set in the late 1800s (1860 or later; tell us when) OR a book with a Dutch character, by a Dutch author or set in the Netherlands (tell us which option fits your book). – Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll (1871)

3. Being near-sighted means you can see objects near to you clearly, but objects farther away are blurry. This can is also described as being myopic. 
✤ Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in MYOPIC (post a link to the author’s GR page) OR a book with a character who “can’t see the forest for the trees” (open to your interpretation, but you must explain how it fits) – Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris (Sookie is annoyingly blinded by Bill and the true murderer in the story)

4. Far-sightedness, on the other hand, means you can see distant objects clearly, but objects close to you may be blurry. 
✤ Read a book with the letters F-A-R in the title (do NOT have to be in order) OR a book with a person wearing glasses on the cover (must be visible in the GR thumbnail; post the cover) – Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama

5. Astigmatism, the worst of both worlds, is an imperfection in the curvature of your eye that causes blurred distance and near vision. This is usually correctable, but sometimes surgery or other procedures are necessary. 
✤ Read a book with a character in a medical profession (tell us the character and the career) OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title (ALL words count, 3-word minimum) can be found in ASTIGMATISM (to use a letter more than once, it must appear more than once). – Sekret by Lindsay Smith (her mother is a medical researcher – genetics)

6. Depending on the size of the letters on the chart, and the distance you are from the chart, your vision will be categorized as something like 20/40 (when measured in feet) or 6/9 (when measured in meters). The first number indicates the distance you’re standing from the chart (20 feet or 6 meters). The second number tells how well you did compared to a “normal” person. In the 20/40 example, when standing 20 feet from the chart, you read it as well as a “normal” person would when standing 40 feet away. 
✤ Read a book with an intact 20 or 40 in the total number of pages (208 and 340 work, 410 does not; tell us how many pages) OR a book in which a character undergoes some sort of medical test (tell us the character and the test). – Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder (409 pages)

7. The Snell chart has a giant E on the top line, but other charts have an E that’s pointing in different directions. Those charts are for patients who can’t read the Snell chart letters aloud but can indicate which direction the E is pointing. There’s also a chart that can be used for children, that has common animals pictured rather than letters.
✤ Read a book whose title begins with E (disregard A, An and The) OR a book with CHILDREN’S on its main GR page (must be over 150 pages; tell us how many pages). – Shadows of the Master by Emily Rodda

Duration: 1st August – 31st December

Number of books: 10

Hosted by: Bookworm Bitches

For this challenge you select a book that is appropriate for each category. Use google or goodreads to find books that will fit into some of the categories.

-There is no time limit

-The challenge starts when you make your post.

-All books read for this challenge can be used for other challenges.

-Use the Add book/author tool to post the book within your challenge.

Note

You can post any extra details for any of the books. For example:

Childhood Favorite (Age you first read)

NY Times Bestseller (You can specify which list eg. paperback trade fiction, ebook non fiction)

Controversial (You can briefly state the reason why, the year it was published & specify the country if known where it was thought to be controversial)

Turned into a movie (Year book was published & year movie was released)

Happy Reading!

Copy and paste the template below.

0/10 Completed

A Book That Was…:

1. A childhood favorite – Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal by Emily Rodda
2. Recommended by a friend – Sekret by Lindsay Smith
3. Added to your “To Read” list more than a month ago – Fairest by Marissa Meyer
4. On a NY Times best seller list – The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith
5. Written by an author awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature – The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
6. Controversial – Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama
7. Turned into a movie – Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll
8. Self published
9. Published the year you were born – Reckless by Maggie Shayne (1993)
10. Originally published in a foreign language – 110 Grimmer Fairy Tales by The Brothers Grimm

Duration: 1st August – 31st December 2018
Number of books: 25
Hosted by: Castle Dracula

Welcome to Sucker Punch, lethal reform school for girls. Here you will be trained under the careful eye for Madam Gorski in the skillful arts of death and desire. Come in and meet your tutor and fellow students. 

Duration 
August 1st – December 31st

Levels 
5 – 10 books
11 – 15 books
15 – 20 books
21 – 25 books

“I am going to start your music, you are safe, its all safe. Now relax, and just let go.. It’s like we talk about, you control this world.. Let the pain go… let the hurt go… let the guilt go.. what your imagining right now, that world you control? That place can be as real as any pain.”
Read a book…
1. where a character goes dancing or to a social event. – Burning Wild by Christine Feehan
2. tagged ‘music’ or ‘romance’. – Wild Rain by Christine Feehan
3. with a female character in a leadership role. – Shadows of the Master by Emily Rodda
4. with one woman on the cover. – Fairest by Marissa Meyer
5. with pink or yellow or grey on the cover. – Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

“Everybody gets a dance, a routine. We practice it, we practice it, we practice it and the men come and watch us perform and if they like what they see…. Well, that’s why we dance.”
Read a book…
1. with a female main character. – The Awakening by Christine Feehan
2. Free choice! – The Christmas Curse by Ruby Moone
3. where a character is training for something. – Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
4. with a blue cover or with a train in the story. – Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll
5. tagged ‘military’ or ‘fantasy’. – Sekret by Lindsay Smith

“If you do not dance you have no purpose. And we don’t keep things here that have no purpose. You see, your fight for survival starts right now. You don’t want to be judged? You won’t be. You don’t think you’re strong enough? You are. You’re afraid. Don’t be. You have all the weapons you need. Now fight.”
Read a book…
1. with a kick-ass character. – Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan
2. tagged ‘paranormal’. – Bloodlist by P.N. Elrod
3. with a colourful cover. – Winter by Marissa Meyer
4. with a title or character name that begins with any letter in “blondie”. – Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama
5. with a character who is an assassin or there is a death. – The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith

“Who honors those we love for the very life we live? Who sends monsters to kill us, and at the same time sings that we will never die? Who teaches us what’s real and how to laugh at lies? Who decides why we live and what we’ll die to defend? Who chains us? And who holds the key that can set us free… It’s you. You have all the weapons you need. Now fight!”
Read a book…
1. with a cool outfit on the cover. – Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan
2. with a sword/knife on the cover or a white/grey cover. – Assassin Study by Maria V. Snyder
3. with a dress on the cover. – Fire Bound by Christine Feehan
4. tagged ‘urban fantasy’. – Two Moons by Emily Rodda
5. with vampires. – Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

“You can deny angels exist, Convince ourselves they can’t be real. But they show up anyway, at strange places and at strange times. They can speak through any character we can imagine. They’ll shout through demons if they have to. Daring us, challenging us to fight.”
Read a book…
1. with a large being in the story. – The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony
2. with angels/demons/gods in the story. – Death and Relaxation by Devon Monk
3. written by a female author. – Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal by Emily Rodda
4. with a weapon on the cover. – Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan
5. free choice! Any book you want! – Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories by Robert Louis Stevenson

Orginially posted in My Vampire Book Obsession 

Duration: 1st August – 31st August
Number of books: 5
Hosted by: Crazy Challenge Connection

KEY LIME CHEESECAKE 

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar

✅ Read a book with a primarily white cover OR read a book by an author whose last name is White. – The Christmas Curse by Ruby Moone

1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 eggs
1 tablespoon grated lime zest

✅ Read a book whose title or author’s first or last name starts with a “Z” OR read a book with a lime green cover. – Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Other Stories by Robert Louis Stevenson

2/3 cup key lime juice

Combine cookie or graham cracker crumbs with butter or margarine. Press into bottom and partially up sides of 9 inch springform pan. Refrigerate.

✅ Read a book with a “9” in the publication year; tell us the year OR read a book with a “9” in the total page count; tell us how many pages. – Burning Wild by Christine Feehan (2009)

In a large bowl, beat with an electric mixer the cream cheese, sugar, lime peel, and cornstarch until smooth and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, blending just until smooth. Add key lime juice with mixer on low. Finish mixing by hand. Do not over beat, or cake will crack during baking. Pour batter into prepared crust.

Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 55 to 65 minutes, or until set. To minimize cracking, place a shallow pan half full of hot water on lower rack during baking.

✅ Read a book in the lower part of your TBR (anything less than the halfway point); tell us the position and the total of your TBR. – Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris (incredibly low on the list, I only read it because of reading challenges)

Turn oven off, and let cheesecake stand in oven 30 minutes with the door open at least 4 inches. Remove from oven. Refrigerate cake overnight, and up to three days.

✅ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial may be found in “KEYLIME” OR read a book whose location starts with a letter in “PIE;” tell us the location. – Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder (Ixia)

Duration: 1st August – 30th September
Number of books: 11
Hosted by: Crazy Challenge Connection

The world contains billions upon billions of people spread far and wide around the globe. Everyone is familiar with the largest countries on Earth, but for this challenge, we’re focusing on the smallest countries in the world. Don’t let their size fool you, though; from the people to their landscapes, these places can be quite fascinating. And because size doesn’t always matter, we’ve also included a few of the least populated countries in the world. If you want to get away from it all — including people! — you might want to visit one of these countries 🙂

PART ONE : SIZE 

10. GRENADA – 133 SQUARE MILES
The Spice of the Caribbean is the tenth smallest country in the world. Grenada has a population of over 107,000 and is relatively sparsely populated, compared to some of the countries to come on this list. It is one of the largest producers of nutmeg and mace in the world, with inhabitants saying the smell wafts around the island. The most popular sport in the country is cricket.
* Read book #10 of a series; tell us the series OR a book with a spice or seasoning in the title or in the series name; if you use the series name, be sure to tell us what it is. – Air Bound by Christine Feehan

9. MALTA – 122 SQUARE MILES
With a population of over 419,000 people, Malta is one of Europe’s most populated countries, but size-wise, it’s the ninth smallest in the world. The republic of Malta is made up of three parts: Gozo, Comino and Malta, and according to a 2013 report by the UN, Malta is one of the happiest countries in the world.
* Read a book set in a heavily populated area (a large city, etc.); tell us where OR a book with a character who is happy all the time; tell us who. – Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll (Alice)

8. THE MALDIVES – 116 SQUARE MILES
The Maldives is an archipelago of 1,192 coral islands grouped into 26 coral atolls, of which 200 are inhabited. Its population is just under 367,000 people. Climate change is a serious issue, and in 2009 the then-president and 13 other officials sat at desks at the bottom of the sea, dressed in full scuba gear, to raise awareness about the potential dangers the islands face.
* Read a book in which an environmental issue of some kind plays an important part; tell us the issue OR a book with a 2 or 6 in its average GR rating on the day you started reading; tell us the rating. – The Awakening by Christine Feehan (poaching)

7. SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS – 101 SQUARE MILES
This two-island country is located in the Eastern Caribbean. The population is just over 55,000, yet the country is only 15 square miles smaller than The Maldives, demonstrating the secluded nature of this small country. Many respected figures have called this island home at varying points in time, including Alexander Hamilton, who was born here.
* Read a book in which someone famous (in real life) makes an appearance; tell us who OR a book with a 5 in its ORIGINAL year of publication; tell us the year. – Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder (2005)

6. LIECHTENSTEIN – 62 SQUARE MILES
Liechtenstein’s population is ten times smaller than that of The Maldives, with only 37,000 people. Located between Switzerland and Austria, the country is amazingly safe: the crime rate is drastically low and the last murder occurred in 1997! Lichtenstein was accidentally invaded by the Swiss army in early 2007, when 170 armed Swiss soldiers wandered a mile across an unmarked border.
* Read a book in which a murder occurs OR a book with a character who is or was in the military (an era, any country, any branch). – Fairest by Marissa Meyer

5. SAN MARINO – 23.5 SQUARE MILES
San Marino claims to be the oldest surviving sovereign state. With a population of around 32,000 people, this is a small country that’s actually quite densely populated. In 1861, the San Marino government wrote to then-US president Abraham Lincoln, asking if he would like to form an alliance with them. In return, they would give him honorary San Marino citizenship. To many historians’ surprise, Lincoln accepted their offer.
* Read a book in which an unlikely alliance is formed; without giving away spoilers, tell us the circumstances OR read one of the first 23 books you added to your TBR; tell us when it was added. – Wild Rain by Christine Feehan (the main couple)

4. TUVALU – 10 SQUARE MILES
Tuvalu averages only about 384 people per square mile, and there is only one hospital on this island previously known as Ellice Island. Just to the northeast of Australia, the highest point of this country is only 16 feet above sea level. Its rather secluded location leads to only about 2000 visitors per year, and most of those are for business.
* Read a book with an intact “16” in its total number of pages; tell us how many pages OR a book with a character who travels regularly for business; tell us who. – Burning Wild by Christine Feehan

3. NAURU – 8 SQUARE MILES
An island east of Australia, Nauru is the smallest island country, but with a population of around 10,000 it’s relatively crowded, compared to some earlier countries on this list. Only 10% of the country’s residents are employed, all of them by the country’s government.
* Read a book with a 5-word title (ALL words count) OR a book set on an island; tell us where. – Shadows of the Master by Emily Rodda

2. MONACO – 0.75 SQUARE MILES
Monaco is a very wealthy country, and is known for hosting the Grand Prix and other events every year. Association Sportive de Monaco, the country’s major football club, plays in a stadium that is able to fit over half of the country’s population of 37,500 people.
* Read a book with a very wealthy character; tell us who OR a book with a character who plays a sport on a regular basis, either professionally or as an amateur; tell us the character and the sport. – The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith (the client AND the victim)

1. THE STATE OF VATICAN CITY – 0.17 SQUARE MILES
Located entirely within the confines of Rome, Italy, Vatican City, is the home of the Pope and the Roman Catholic church. Its population is just 800 people, but many of those citizens actually live elsewhere. The Vatican prints its own stamps, issues passports and number plates, mints its own Euros and has its own flag and anthem.
* Read a book with a character who is a religious leader; tell us the character OR a book whose entire plot takes place within the same small town; tell us where. – Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal by Emily Rodda (Del)

PART TWO : POPULATION 

5. ICELAND
Due to its natural wonders – volcanoes, geysers and lava fields – Iceland, with an average population of 9.5 people per square mile, is an ideal destination for those looking for beauty, peace and a fair amount of Scandinavian socialism. The country has no army, which makes it perfect for people who are looking to storm its vastly empty beaches looking for Norse tombstones.
* Read a book with an empty beach shown prominently on the cover; post the cover OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in ICELAND. – Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan

4. FRENCH GUIANA
With about 8 people per square mile, French Guiana sits on the northeastern coast of South America. Although the country is technically part of France, it is largely independent. The tropical and ancient forests, savannas, mangroves and wetlands make up most of its uninhabited landmass make it bio-diverse and is well protected by natural reserves.
* Read a book set in France or with a French-speaking character; tell us who OR a book by an author whose name as displayed on Goodreads contains both an F and a G (not necessarily in order). – Winter by Marissa Meyer (Scarlet)

3. NAMIBIA
The southwestern African country of Namibia sits on the Atlantic Ocean, with Botswana located to the east. As it is fairly elevated, its climate is temperate, although it has some desert areas. Namibia has a population density of about 7.7 people per square mile.
* Read a book whose title begins with N (disregard A, An and The) OR originally published in a year with a 7 in it; tell us the year. – The Christmas Curse by Ruby Moone (2017)

2. MONGOLIA
With an average winter temperature of 30°F., Ulaanbataar, Mongolia’s capital has the distinction of being the world’s coldest capital city. This is due primarily to the country’s location, between China and Russia, and being subject to winds blowing in from Siberia. Mongolia averages roughly 3.9 people per square mile, and is probably best known for being the home of Genghis Khan.
* Read a book set in a location known for being cold more often than not; tell us where OR a book with a one-word title (ALL words count). – Sekret by Lindsay Smith (Russia)

1. AUSTRALIA
Being one of the world’s flattest, driest and most arid areas in spite of mountain ranges and rain forest that occupy other parts of the country, Australia’s Outback is largely deserted and is more of a travel destination than a habitable landmass. Averaging 3 people per square mile earns Australia the honor of having the world’s smallest person per mile ratio.
* Read the shortest book on your TBR list that is still over 150 pages; tell us how many pages OR a book in which a main character lives, by choice, more or less in seclusion. – Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

Source: The Fact Site

Duration: 1st August – 31st August
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. Beach Time
The sun is shining and the bright blue skies above are just calling your name. Let’s kick back, relax, and go to the beach!
Read a book that is perfect for beach weather. – Sekret by Lindsay Smith

2. Peach Season
Sweet delicious peaches! The month of August is part of the peak season for peaches. In honor of this delicious occasion,
Read a book that is set in the South or that has a peach colored cover. – Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

3. National Watermelon Day
Yes, you read that correctly, it’s Watermelon Day! No matter how you serve it, fresh or frozen, blended up in a smoothie, or just a plain old triangular slice, watermelon is a summer treat that everyone enjoys! Read a book with fruit on the cover, or a book that has a juicy plot. – Wild Rain by Christine Feehan

4. Camping
The great outdoors! This warm weather makes it perfect to go out and rough it for a few days in the wilds. Just remember to bring toilet paper. Read a book where the characters go on an adventure, set in the wilderness, or that has trees on the cover. – The Awakening by Christine Feehan

5. Chocolate Chip Cookies
The taste and smell of chocolate chip cookies is amazing! Just one bite of such a scrumptious morsel and we are thrown into a time of happiness and nostalgia. Read a book that is set in a bakery, has children in it, or that is a pure indulgence. – Burning Wild by Christine Feehan

6. National Root Beer Day
Today we celebrate the ever delicious Root Beer. It’s wonderfully sweet and the bubbles make it fun to drink. Weather sipping it plain or in a float, it’s always a great way to cool off on a hot summer day. Read a book set in a cold climate, with a cool character, or with one that makes your blood run cold. – Fairest by Marissa Meyer

7. It’s Freakin’ Hot!
The sun is unrelenting this time of year and it’s starting to take it’s toll. Time to hit the pool, or perhaps stay in the shade and try not to melt. Read a book that takes places during the summer, on an island, or that has a hot man in it. ❤ – Shadows of the Master by Emily Rodda

8. Sunburn
It seems like no matter how much sunscreen you slather on, you still get burnt to a crisp. Not only does it hurt, but no one looks good in a shade of lobster. To lessen the chances of getting burnt, stay out of the sun during it’s high time, between noon – 5:00pm. Stick to the shadows! Read a book about vampires, or other creatures that live in the dark. – Bloodlist by P.N. Elrod

9. Book Lovers Day
What a joyous day for all us lovers of literature! Let’s take some time to appreciate all the books we have read, and all the ones we have yet to sink our fangs into. Read a book from an ongoing series you love, from a new series, or a new genre. – The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith

10. Gentlemen
Bow ties are an underrated accessory that many associate with nerds. Well I say nay! There is nothing quite as fine as seeing a studly man all dressed up in a tux adorned with a bow tie. Have mercy! Read a book with a sharp dressed man on the cover, or with a man wearing dark clothes. – The Christmas Curse by Ruby Moone

11 – BONUS BOOK: Aloe
August is a real scorcher. It’s a wonder that any of us make it through the month without melting into a puddle. By the 15th everyone is tired of the heat and is ready for a reprieve. Time to blast the AC and slather on the aloe! Read a book that starts with any letter in the word ‘aloe.’ Or, with an author that has a first or last name that starts with any letter in the word ‘aloe.’ – Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll

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

Whoever has heard the laughter of a child or seen sudden delight on the face of a lonely old man has understood in those brief moments mysteries deeper than love. 

Celebrate International Clown Week or run away from the terrifying clowns by completing at least 2 tasks below. This challenge runs for the whole month of August.

1. Read a book with a circus/festival/fair/celebration in the story. – Fairest by Marissa Meyer
2. Read a book with white/red on the cover. – Sekret by Lindsay Smith
3. Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym. – The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith
4. Read a funny book or with a character you find funny. – Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll
5. Read a book with a title the begins with a letter from ‘Coulrophobia’. – The Awakening by Christine Feehan
6. Read a book set during or published during the summer months (in your area of the world). – Wild Rain by Christine Feehan (February)

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

Check out these gorgeous dolls!! Get one each month by completing at least 2 tasks out of a set of 6.

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 🙂

August 

1. Read a book with no people on the cover. – Wild Rain by Christine Feehan
2. Read a book by one of your favourite authors. – The Awakening by Christine Feehan
3. Read a book that will help you complete another challenge. – Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll
4. Read a book with a vampire in the story. – Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
5. Read a book tagged ‘fantasy.’ – Burning Wild by Christine Feehan
6. Read a book with a dark cover. – Fairest by Marissa Meyer

Duration: 1st August – 31st August
Number of books: 3
Hosted by: Bookworm Bitches

There are 3 tasks, you only need to read three books to finish this challenge. Or pick one task and read 3 books for that one task.

August
1. Read a thriller – Sekret by Lindsay Smith
2. Read a story that the main character is a policeman or lawyer – The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith
3. Read a book where a trial is part of the plot – Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris