New Adult Book Club discussion

September
This reading challenge will start on September 1, 2017 and end on September 30, 2017. Books used for this challenge MUST be read during this time frame. Everyone that gets full points for this month’s challenge will go into the draw to win a surprise ebook along with those from the July and August Challenge. All books must be New Adult (NA) and a minimum of 120 pages. Please include each book cover in the post, the date it was read and how many stars you award the book.

This is the assortment challenge month :) Choose 1 book from each category including:
- A book that teaches you something new (what did it teach you it?)
- A book you have always wanted to read (why?)
- A book recommended by a friend
- A book set in an intriguing city
- A book from a different time period
- A book by a new author/author you haven't read before
- A book that won an award (what was the award?)
- A book published this year
- A book with non-human characters

RULES:
- Choose 1 book from each of the categories above. 1 point for each book.
- Bonus point to answer the question in the brackets. Up to 3 points
- Total 12 points offered this month.
- All books MUST be NA and a minimum of 120 pages.
- Create ONE post below to keep track of your progress and edit your post throughout the month. Please include the book covers of books completed in your post, the date it was read and the star rating you give it.

6/9 Books
2/3 Bonus Questions

- A book that teaches you something new (what did it teach you it?) - If We Had No Winter by D.L. Pitchford - 9/14 *** -
- A book you have always wanted to read (why?) - Riveted by Jay Crownover - 9/15 *** - I am a fan of this series and the original. I am always happy for a new Jay Crownover book.
- A book recommended by a friend
- A book set in an intriguing city
- A book from a different time period
- A book by a new author/author you haven't read before - The Other Side of Anger by Courtney Lea - 9/4 ****
- A book that won an award (what was the award?) - Confess by Colleen Hoover - 9/17 **** - Goodreads Choice Award for Romance 2015
- A book published this year Nova by Rebecca Yarros - 9/8 ***
- A book with non-human characters - The Return by Jennifer L. Armentrout - 9/24 ***

8/9 Books
Bonus: 3/3

- A book that teaches you something new (what did it teach you it?) - The Ballerina & the Fighter by Ursula Sinclair -- *** 02/09 -- The ankle is important for ballerinas. If that gets badly hurt, the odds of dancing professionally again are small.
- A book you have always wanted to read (why?) - When You’re Ready by JL Berg -- ***** 16/09 -- Ever since reading Within These Walls in 2014, I’ve wanted to read her other books and I loved the sound of this book.
- A book recommended by a friend - When It Rains by Lisa De Jong -- **** 07/09
- A book set in an intriguing city - His by Brenda Rothert -- **** 03/09
- A book from a different time period
- A book by a new author/author you haven't read before - One Day Soon by A. Meredith Walters -- **** 21/09
- A book that won an award (what was the award?) - It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover -- **** 30/09 -- Goodreads Choice Award for Romance
- A book published this year - Muriel Avenue Sluts by Maggie Hasbrouck -- *** 26/09
- A book with non-human characters - Titan in Chains by Zoe Perdita -- *** 25/09

0/9

- A book that teaches you something new (what did it teach you it?)
- A book you have always wanted to read (why?)
- A book recommended by a friend
- A book set in an intriguing city
- A book from a different time period
- A book by a new author/author you haven't read before
- A book that won an award (what was the award?)
- A book published this year
- A book with non-human characters

Books - 5/9
Bonus Questions - 2/3

- A book that teaches you something new (what did it teach you it?) -
Clipped Wings by Helena Hunting, read 9/17/2017, 4 stars
What I learned: Tattooing the scars is very difficult, very painful for the person being tattooed, the more painful the fresher the scars are. The scarred skin does not take the ink easily, and sometimes it takes more than a few passes on the same places for the ink to take. For a bigger tattoos, it takes about 2 weeks between the sessions so that the inked skin heals nicely. And after taking off the protective foliage, the inked skin should be carefully washed so that all the unnecessary fluids are washed away and it would heal better.
- A book you have always wanted to read (why?) -
The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay, read 9/20/2017, 5 stars
Why? I've heard amazing things about how this book made people feel, and many of my book friends have declared it their favorite, plus many of the authors I follow raved about how good this book is. I can finally afford it, so I can't wait to read it!
- A book recommended by a friend -
Capture by Rachel Van Dyken, read 9/7/2017, 3 stars
- A book set in an intriguing city
- A book from a different time period
- A book by a new author/author you haven't read before -
The Studying Hours by Sara Ney, read 9/4/2017, 4 stars
- A book that won an award (what was the award?)
- A book published this year -
Rebel by Rebecca Yarros, read 9/9/2017, 5 stars
- A book with non-human characters

Completed - 6/9
Bonus Questions - 3/3
Total: 9 points

✔-Book that teaches you something new
(what did it teach you?)
The Year We Hid Away 9/3 (3.5*)
I learned some Ice Hockey slang ie...Deke which means a fake. Also, the mental game plan for the Goalie. I went to my first Ice Hockey game last November so reading all this was pretty cool
✔-Book you have always wanted to read (why?)
Forbidden 9/23 (5*)
I added this book to my TBR list on 2/2013. It's mostly considered YA because of characters ages but to me...no way. The subject matter is too taboo, intense and mature. I would never put it on a YA shelf. Now why would I want to read this? Because of the high reviews considering the subject matter. This book was tough to read but I loved it. Loved these characters who wrecked my heart. Hated the whole idea of this story, but it was beautifully written.
-Book recommended by a friend
✔-Book set in an intriguing city
Love, in English 9/28 (5*) -Spain- I would love to go someday.
-Book from a different time period
✔-Book by a new author/author haven't read before
El Diablo 9/10 (3*) -M. Robinson
✔-Book that won an award (what award?)
Him 9/30 (4*) Won the RITA award by Romance Writers of America for Best Contemporary Romance in 2016
-Book published this year
✔-Book with non-human characters
Anarchy 9/21 (3*) -Vampires

Completed - 6/9
Bonus - 1/3

A book that teaches you something new (what did it teach you it?)
the tragic love story of Layla and Majnun from 7th century Persia 09.16****
- A book you have always wanted to read (why?)
A book recommended by a friend 09.27*****
A book set in an intriguing city 09.26***
- A book from a different time period
A book by a new author/author you haven't read before 09.04***
- A book that won an award (what was the award?)
A book published this year 09.08****
A book with non-human characters 09.15****

Completed: 5/9
Bonus: 2/3

- A book that teaches you something new (what did it teach you it?)
Crystal Whisperer by Camilla Monk, read 9/26/17, 4 stars
What did it teach me?: That even if your body and face are dismembered by chemical burns, you can use computer technology and a mask to communicate with others and be an evil-doer.

- A book you have always wanted to read (why?)
Jackson's Trust by Violet Duke, read 9/16/17, 4 stars
Why?: From the description, Jackson sounded like my dream man plus the cover is very sexy.

- A book recommended by a friend
- A book set in an intriguing city
Beating Ruby by Camilla Monk, read 9/21/17, 4 stars

- A book from a different time period
- A book by a new author/author you haven't read before
Drumline by Stacy Kestwick, read 9/28, 4 stars

- A book that won an award (what was the award?)
Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas, read
award: Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Romance 2016

- A book published this year:
When It's Real by Erin Watt, read 9/5, 5 stars

- A book with non-human characters

I'm in!

- A book that teaches you something new (what did it teach you it?)
- A book you have always wanted to read (why?)
- A book recommended by a friend
- A book set in an intriguing city
- A book from a different time period
- A book by a new author/author you haven't read before
- A book that won an award (what was the award?)
- A book published this year
- A book with non-human characters

Completed:7/9

✔️1) A book that teaches you something new: Fraternize 1.5 Stars 9/19
What did it teach you?: Professional cheerleaders are poorly paid and most have another day job.

✔️2) A book you have always wanted to read : Falling for the Ghost of You 3 Stars 9/18
Why: From the blurb, this book appeared to have two of my favorite book elements- Forbidden romance + plus size heroine

✔️3) A book recommended by a friend: Flow 4 Stars 9/21

✔️4) A book set in an intriguing city (Ketterdam city): Six of Crows 5 Stars 9/11

5) A book from a different time period

✔️6) A book by an author you haven't read before: Drumline 3 Stars 9/15

7) A book that won an award (what was the award?)

✔️8) A book published this year: Grip 5 Stars 5/22

✔️9) A book with non-human characters: Lady Midnight 6 Stars 9/26