Around The World In 80 Days(or so) Quarterly Challenge-Nov. 15-Feb.15

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Everyone! It's time for another Quarterly Challenge!

This quarter the idea for this challenge was created by Makenzie. It's based on the 7 continents of the world. It will run from Nov. 15th - Feb. 15th.

I am posting it today but remember it doesn't start until November 15th. Posting early so you challenge addicts (me included) can get your reading lists together.

Makenzie will be hosting this challenge with the Mods hanging around to help answer questions and give suggestions.

Thanks so much for hosting Makenzie, and for the great challenge!

[Fran, Moderator]

Around The World In 80 Days (or so)

This challenge runs from November 15, 2012- February 15st, 2013. Please feel free to jump in at any time during the 3 months :)

There is no minimum page count, re-reads and audio books are allowed.

Please re-post as you complete your book selections.

If you would like to add your star ratings to your completed books that would be great. It's always nice to see what everyone else enjoyed and get some new recs along the way :)



The Continents-

Asia
Africa
North America
South America
Europe
Australia
Antarctica


Books to be read- Could be as little as 4 (A-S-I-A) or many more...

1. Read a book for each continent-

You may use the setting of the book, author's place of birth or current residence, or title of the book to read one book for each continent.

The author was born in the continent or lives there now. The setting of the book is from that continent. The title of the book contains the name of the continent.

And/ Or

2. Spell out a continent (or more than 1)

- any books can be used. As long as the book title or author's first or last name is found in the spelling of the continent, you may use it. The criteria in #1 above does not have to be met.

The first letter of the author's first or last name or the first letter of the first word in the book title may be used for this option. Articles such as the,a, an may be used or ignored.

Bonus-

When spelling out the continent in #2- Use only books related to a continent - author/ setting/title

[Dee]

i'm going to start easy with Option 2 and go from there - spelling out ASIA, but going to try for the bonus with author/setting/title

A - Apcar, Diana Agabeg - From the Book of 1000 Tales: Stories of Armenia and Its People 1892-1922 (Armenian author/set in)
S - Some Girls: My Life in a Harem (set in Brunei)
I - Ilustrado (Philippines)
A - Anil's Ghost (Sri Lanka)

[Ty]

I think I'll go with Option 2, without the bonus, cuz that is just too dang hard.

I'll do my current continent and my home continent :)

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[Larissa]

I'll try spelling my own continent:

Completed: 0/12

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[Ren Puspita]

I'm in

Romance Lovers Quarterly Challenge
November 15th, 2012 - February 15th, 2013
Around The World In 80 Days (or so)

SPELL IT OUT CHALLENGE (my own continent and the neighbor)
Read : 0/13

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[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I'm definitely in, but not sure exactly what combination I'll do. I'm trying to decide if I can handle North America and Europe, with the bonus twist...

[Irina]

It was super hard finding books I liked for the first category but somehow I managed and here's my list:

Romance Lovers Quarterly Challenge
November 15th, 2012 - February 15th, 2013
Around The World In 80 Days (or so)

Read: 1 out of 7

The Continents

Asia – The Concubine By Jade Lee
Africa – Whatever You Like By Maureen Smith
North America – Ceremony In Death By JD Robb
South America – Hacienda Moon by KaSonnra Leigh
Europe – Seducing Mr. Knightly by Maya Roydale ❤❤❤❤❤ (17.12.12)
Australia – Old Magic by Marianne Curley
Antarctica – Final Warning By James Patterson

[Laurie]

I'm in, will post later.

[[deleted user]]

Duration: November 15, 2012 - February 15, 2012
Books read: 1/4

A: Ruthless by Anne Stuart
S: Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11-30-12 3★
I: Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione
A: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur

[Barbara ★]

Duration: November 15, 2012 - February 15, 2013

READ: 0/7

1. Asia:

2. Africa:

3. North America:

4. South America:

5. Europe:

6. Australia:

7. Antarctica:

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm in, definitely doing option 2 with the bonus for North America, hoping to add Europe too!

[Fran, Moderator]

I am going to try for Option 1 and read one book for each continent. I have a bunch of Harlequins that fit most of the categories.

0/7 Read

Asia - Bella and the Merciless Sheikh (Saudi Arabia)
Africa-A Wedding At Leopard Tree Lodge (Botswana)
North America- Lumberjack In Love(Vermont)
South America-
Europe- On Dublin Street or Newlyweds of Convenience (both Scotland) or Surf, Sea And A Sexy Stranger (England)
Australia-The Soldier's Untamed Heart
Antarctica- Midnight Sun

[Carrie]

Around The World In 80 Days(or so) Quarterly Challenge-Nov. 15-Feb.15

1. Read a book for each continent:

Asia:
Africa:
North America:
South America:
Europe:
Australia:
Antarctica:

[Angie]

I'm going for option 2 and choosing my continent and the last one I visited.

E - Ember's Kiss - Deborah Cooke
U - Unmasqued - Colette Gale
R - Provoked - Rebecca Zanetti
O - Outcast - Cheryl Brooks
P - Possess Me - R.G. Alexander
E - Shadowfae - Erica Hayes

N - Now and Forever - Julia Templeton
O - Rock Hard - Olivia Cunning
R - Rapture - J.R. Ward
T - Devil's Gate - Thea Harrison
H - The Fortune Hunter - Jasmine Haynes

A - How To Drive A Dragon Crazy - G.A. Aiken
M - Into The Mist - Maya Banks
E - Hunted - Amelia Elias
R - Two Weeks Notice - Rachel Caine
I - Rogue Rider - Larissa Ione
C - Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins
A - A Wolf's Heart - Vivi Anna

[Susan]

Right now I will commit to option 1, though I may change my mind and go for 2.

[Amie]

I'm in. I'll spell out North America.

Around the World in 80 Days
Nov 15 - Feb 15
0/12 Completed

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[☀Rachael☀]

Cool me too!

Around the World in 80 Days
Nov 15 - Feb 15
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[Hina]

Right now...I'll go with option 1 and maybe add in option 2 later.

0/7 Completed

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Africa:
North America:
South America:
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Australia:
Antarctica:

[Brandilyn]

I am in.. oh god I am such a Challenge whore... LOL

I will start with a book from each continent and spell my own and go for the bonus (not that that is hard with North America), then we will see...

0/34 complete

Asia: Conduct Unbecoming
Africa: Three Wrong Turns in the Desert
North America: 911
South America: Island of Icarus
Europe: Muscling Through
Australia: Tigers and Devils
Antarctica: August Ice or White Out




N Not Knowing Jack
O Olivia Cunning Hot Ticket
R The Rebuilding Year
T A Troubled Range
H Handle with Care

A Amy Lane The Locker Room
M Mary Calmes Frog
E Embrace My Reflection
R Red Skies
I Idaho Pride
C Calmes, Mary Mine
A Acting Out



I will also work on the 2 continents I want to visit some day...

E Elizabeth Barrett Deep Autumn Heat
U Untamed Hearts
R Rock and a Hard Place
O One True Thing
P The Pharaoh's Concubine
E Elizabeth, Anne A Seal at Heart



A All Bets Are Off
U An Unsettled Range
S Somebody Killed His Editor
T Talker
R Release Me
A Andrew Grey The Best Revenge
L Love's Evolution
I Inferno
A All She Wrote

[Dee]

i really liked Island of Icarus Brandilyn - it was my first steampunk ever

[Brandilyn]

Dee wrote: "i really liked Island of Icarus Brandilyn - it was my first steampunk ever"

I am using it for the shelf challenge on MM. I don't know if I would have picked it up otherwise, but it looks really good... now I have an extra excuse to read it :)

[Edward]

Sign me up! Would non-fiction of different continents do as well as fiction?

[Monica]

I am going to go with option one.
7/7
Asia:Their Virgin Concubine Bk3 by Lexi Blake and Shayla Black 11/21/12 (reread)
Africa:For Wale Taylor, My First Love by Lara Daniels 12/28/12
North America:Marked: City of the Damned Bk1 by Everly Drummond 12/12/12
South America:The Charm School by Susan Wiggs12/1/12
Europe:The Seeking Kiss Bk1 by Eden Bradley 12/21/12
Australia:A Touch of Confidence by Jess Dee 11/29/12 (reread)
Antarctica:Ice Bound by Julie Rowe 1/3/13

Finished! Enjoyed reading and re-reading the books!

[Fran, Moderator]

Edward wrote: "Sign me up! Would non-fiction of different continents do as well as fiction?"

Yes, you can use non-fiction as well as fiction.

Enjoy the challenge Edward!

[~Leslie~]

I'm going for Option 1! Sounds fun

Duration: 11/15/12 - 2/15/13

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Africa:
North America:
South America:
Europe:
Australia:
Antarctica:

[Angi]

This sounds fun...will post as I go.

[Lindy]

I will give it a try. I like the high mountains on the continents

[Nikki]

I'm in! I've never done a challenge like this, but I think it'll be fun! I'll go with option 2 w/o the bonus. My continent to start. Adding Asia to the mix.

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T: Troubles and Treats by Tara Sivec 12/2 ★★★★★
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A: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton 11/28 ★★★★★
M: Making Her Nights by Keri Ford 11/25 ★★★★☆
E: Getting Hotter by Elle Kennedy 11/23 ★★★★☆
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ASIA *Done*

A: The Hostage Bargain by Annika Martin 11/19 ★★★☆☆
S: Double Play by Jill Shalvis 11/18 ★★★☆☆
I: Tempt Me by Isabel Morin 12/09 ★★★☆☆
A: Undeniable by Alison Kent 11/30 ★★★★☆

[Mayra]

this sounds like alot of fun, i will defenetly try to participate... i think im gonna go for option 2 :)

[Breann]

I'll go with my home continent.


Read 0/12

N: Nowhere Ranch by Heidi Cullinan
O: Bareback by Chris Owen
R: I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier by Crystal Rose
T: Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill
H: Double Blind by Heidi Cullinan



A: Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
M: Moonlight Becomes You by Piper Vaughn
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R: Witness in Death by J.D. Robb
I: Into the Bermuda Triangle by Jordan Castillo Price
C: Criss Cross by Jordan Castillo Price
A: Autopilot Engaged by Jordan Castillo Price

[Janine]

I am in and going to try option 1 from books I already have in my TBR mountain
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Africa:
North America:
South America:
Europe:
Australia:
Antarctica:

[Wan]

RRRC: Around The World In 80 Days (or so)
Duration: 11/15/12 - 2/15/13
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1.A: Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter
2.N: Marked by Elizabeth Naughton
3.T: Queen's Blade by T.C. Southwell
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5.R
6.C: Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran
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9.C: Silver Master by Jayne Castle
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[Mayra]

im having problems filling my R's for North America.... i almost have my list ready :)

[Brandilyn]

Breann - liked nowhere ranch. Loved Bareback and I'll be Your Drill Soldier

[Catherine]

I'll give this a go!

The Continents-

Asia
Africa
North America
South America
Europe
Australia
Antarctica


Books to be read- Could be as little as 4 (A-S-I-A) or many more...

1. Read a book for each continent-

You may use the setting of the book, author's place of birth or current residence, or title of the book to read one book for each continent.

The author was born in the continent or lives there now. The setting of the book is from that continent. The title of the book contains the name of the continent.

And/ Or

2. Spell out a continent (or more than 1)

- any books can be used. As long as the book title or author's first or last name is found in the spelling of the continent, you may use it. The criteria in #1 above does not have to be met.

Bonus-

When spelling out the continent in #2- Use only books related to a continent - author/ setting/title.



EUROPE:
Germany/Austria/Poland..The Things We Cherished..Pam Jenoff(21 Nov)

ASIA:
Soeul, S Korea..Carol McCleary (birthplace)..The Formula for Murder(book 3)(read)

Shanghai, China..Shanghai Girls..Lisa See

NORTH AMERICA:
New York/Arizona/Florida/California..The Summer Garden..Paulinna Simons(book 3)(read)

AFRICA:


SOUTH AMERICA:

ANTARCTICA:

AUSTRALIA:

[Breann]

Brandilyn wrote: "Breann - liked nowhere ranch. Lived Bareback and Ill be Your Drill Soldier"

Good to know. Thanks! I'm trying to get through my GB picks. Welcome to RRRC Brandilyn! I think you'll fit right in over here ;)

[Brandilyn]

Okay my fellow MM readers, I need help with Africa (and yes I have already checked the MM bookshelf)...

[Dee]

I read one set in Sudan brandilyn like 2 bingos ago lemme think

[Tina Theresa]

Around The World In 80 Days (or so) Challenge
Duration: November 15, 2012- February 15st, 2013

Completed: 0/12

S- Surrender 11/26
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A- All He ever Desired 11/25
M- Fatal Deception by Marie Force
E- Embrace the Night 11/24
R- Red-Headed Stepchild 11/18
I- In Rides Trouble 11/27
C- Curse the Dawn 11/25
A- The Perfect Mistress by Victoria Alexander

[Amanda]

Romance Lovers Quarterly Challenge ~ Around The World In 80 Days (or so)
Duration: November 15th, 2012 - February 15th, 2013

Completed: 2/12

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A - An O'Brien Family Christmas by Sherryl Woods (11/26/2012)
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Completed: 0/10

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[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Breann and Brandilyn!! My BINGO buddies!!


I am off to hunt for some Africa m/m.....

[Brandilyn]

Hehe Fran there is an around the world list in mm that Katie pointed me to

[Fran, Moderator]

Ok good, because that is not an easy task...

[Breann]

You can count on a list for almost any type of MM romance you're looking for. Very convenient!

Hi Fran! :)

[Mayra]

Option #2 North America: 0/11

N- Naked by Megan Hart
O- Goddess Of Spring by PC Cast
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T- The Help by Kathryn Stockett
H- The Host by Stephanie Meyer
A- City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
M- Cloud Atlas by Daniel Mitchell
E- The Last Little Blue Envelope by Maureen Johnson
R- Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
I- Immortal Juliet by Stacey Jay
C- Cold Days by Jim Butcher
A- Wild About You by Kerrelyn Sparks

[Fran, Moderator]

Hey everyone,

I clarified a rule for option 2 above.

The first letter of the author's first or last name or the first letter of the first word in the book's title may be used when spelling out the continent. Articles such as the, an, a may be used or ignored.

Sorry it wasn't clear when I posted the challenge!

[Brandilyn]

Yep and if not just ask Shannon to start one :)

[Jaymie]

I will give this one a try!

Completed: 03/12

N:Biting Cold by Chloe Neill
O:On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
R: Rock the Heart by Michelle A. Valentine 11/15
T: Tigerland by Sean Kennedy
H: Slammed by Colleen Hoover

A: The Proposition by Katie Ashley
M: My Favorite Mistake by Chelsea M. Cameron
E:Devoured by Emily Snow
R: Naked by Raine Miller
I: Incidental Happenstance by Kim DeSalvo
C:Conquest by S.J. Frost
A:Prey by Andrea Speed

[maria helena]

Around The World In 80 Days(or so) Quarterly Challenge
Nov. 15-Feb.15

7/7 done

Asia: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See ★★★★★ (12/25/12) Setting: China
Africa: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters ★★★ (1/6/13) Setting: Egypt
North America: Vanish by Tess Gerritsen ★★★★ (11/30/12) Setting: US
South America: State of Wonder by Ann Pratchett ★★★★ (2/3/2013) Setting: Brazil
Europe: The Way Through The Woods by Colin Dexter ★★ (1/2/13) Setting: England
Australia: An Outback Chance by Chris Versace ★★ (1/4) Setting: Australia
Antarctica: Midnight Sun by MJ Frederick ★★★ (11/24/12) Setting: Antarctica