PNR December TBR Challenge!


First Choice
1. Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. Karma Girl by Jennifer Estep
3. Murphy's Law by Sandy James
4. Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
5. Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
6. The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong
7. The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong
8. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
9. Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon


Alternates
1. Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop
2. Lilith's Brood by Octavia Butler
3. Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
4. The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks
5. A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1) by Laurell K Hamilton
6. The Host by Stephanie Meyer

RRR Serial Reader Challenge

Challenge dates: 11/7/09-11/7/10

Jack the Page Ripper (15 books)

5 books from:

4 books from:

3 books from:

2 books from: Oldest City Vampire by Nancy Haddock
La Vida Vampire read 11/22/09
Last Vampire Standing




1 book from: Shifters by Rachel Vincent
Pride read 11/7/09



Una-book-bomber (5 books)

chick-lit: The Scot, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by Annette Blair read 11/9/09


romance:

mystery:

pnr/uf/f/sci-fi: Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh read 11/18/09



young adult: Evermore by Alyson Noel read 11/25/09



Spree Series Killer (1+ book): Weather Warden series
Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.

Ill Wind by Rachel Caine read 11/19/09


Author-ican Psycho (1 book): Anita Blake series
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.


Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): Cassie Palmer series by Karen Chance
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!

Touch the Dark by Karen Chance read 11/27/09



The Book Strangler (1+ books)
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...



3rd Degree (3 books)
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book)
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.

November 2009


1. Romancing the Dead {Garnet Lacy 3} by Tate Hallaway
2. Dead If I Do {Garnet Lacy 4} by Tate Hallaway
3. Chibi Vampire, Volume 1 by Yuna Kagesaki
4. Chibi Vampire Volume 2 by Yuna Kagesaki
5. Pride {Shifters 3} by Rachel Vincent
6. The Scot, the Witch and the Wardrobe {Accidental Witch 3} by Annette Blair
7. Me and My Shadow {Silver Dragons 3} by Katie MacAlister
8. Blaze of Memory {Psy/Changlings 7} by Nalini Singh
9. Ill Wind {Weather Warden 1} by Rachel Caine
10. Evernight {Evernight 1} by Claudia Gray
11. La Vida Vampire {Oldest City Vampire 1} by Nancy Haddock
12. Evermore {The Immortals 1} by Alyson Noel
13. My Forbidden Desire by Carolyn Jewel
14. Touch the Dark {Cassie Palmer 1} by Karen Chance
15. The Mane Event {Pride 1} by Shelly Laurenston







YEAR TOTAL: 197

PNR November Challenge


1. A/B: Joanne Baldwin; Ill Wind by Rachel Caine read 11/19/09
2. C/D/E: Dev Santos; Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh read 11/18/09
3. F/G/H: Gabriel Touhou; Me and My Shadow by Katie MacAlister read 11/13/09
4. I/J/K: Karin Maaka; Chibi Vampire Volume 1 by Yuna Kagesaki read 11/4/09
5. L/M/N: Francesca Marinelli; La Vida Vampire by Nancy Haddock read 11/22/09
6. O/P/Q: Bianca Olivier; Evernight by Claudia Gray read 11/20/09
7. R/S/T: Faythe Sanders; Pride by Rachel Vincent read 11/7/09
8. U/V/W: Sebastian Von Traum; Dead If I Do by Tate Hallaway read 11/3/09
9. X/Y/Z: Xia; My Forbidden Desire by Carolyn Jewel read 11/26/09

RRR October Challenge


1. October: Out of the Darkness by Jaime Rush read 10/13/09
2. Birthday: Poison Study by Maria V Snyder - Michelle read 10/5/09
3. Geography {Michigan}:
4. Halloween {scary/spooky}:
5. Two Authors: On the Edge by Ilona/Gordon Andrews read 10/11/09
6. Crime Prevention {cop/detective}: Vampire, Interrupted by Lynsay Sands - Marguerite Argeneau, detective read 10/7/09
7. UN Day {more than 2 countries}: Vampires Are Forever by Lynsay Sands - Canada, England, Netherlands read 10/3/09
8. Columbus Day {sea travel}:
9. Paranormal: Stray by Rachel Vincent - werecats read 10/4/09
10: Reader's Choice: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon read 10/21/09

October 2009


1. Highland Scoundrel by Monica McCarty
2. The Accidental Vampire {Argeneau 7} by Lynsay Sands
3. Vampires Are Forever {Argeneau 8} by Lynsay Sands
4. Stray {Shifters 1} by Rachel Vincent
5. Poison Study {Study 1} by Maria V Snyder
6. Rogue {Shifters 2} by Rachel Vincent
7. Vampire, Interrupted {Argeneau 9} by Lynsay Sands
8. The Rogue Hunter {Argeneau 10} by Lynsay Sands
9. Forbidden Nights With a Vampire {Love at Stake 7} by Kerrelyn Sparks
10. On the Edge {The Edge 1} by Ilona Andrews
11. Out of the Darkness by Jaime Rush
12. So Still The Night {Shadow Guard 2} by Kim Lenox
13. Tall, Dark & Dead {Garnet Lacy 1} by Tate Hallaway
14. Dead Sexy {Garnet Lacy 2} by Tate Hallaway
15. Born of Night {The League 1} by Sherrilyn Kenyon
16. Eternal Craving {Gods of the Night 2} by Nina Bangs
17. Magic Study {Study 2} by Maria V Snyder
18. Fire Study {Study 3} by Maria V Snyder
19. The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
20. Must Love Dragons {Immortally Sexy 2} by Stephanie Rowe








YEAR TOTAL: 182

PNR October Challenge.

COMPLETED!

1. Orange On the Edge by Ilona Andrews read 10/11/09
2. Red The Rogue Hunter by Lynsay Sands read 10/9/09
3. Brown Vampires Are Forever by Lynsay Sands read 10/3/09
4. Green Highland Scoundrel by Monica McCarty read 10/1/09
5. Black Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon read 10/21/09
6. Yellow The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella read 10/28/09
7. Purple Eternal Craving by Nina Bangs read 10/24/09
8. Pink Rogue by Rachel Vincent read 10/6/09
9. Blue The Accidental Vampire by Lynsay Sands read 10/2/09

COMPLETED!!

Everything Paranormal Read Your Favorite Author's Name Challenge

August 1 - November 30


R.ogue by Rachel Vincent read 10/6/09
I.mmortal Warrior by Lisa Hendrix read 9/21/09
C.ovet by JR Ward read 9/26/09
H.otter than Hell by Jackie Kessler read 9/17/09
E.ternal Craving by Nina Bangs read 10/24/09
L.ord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson read 9/23/09
L.a Vida Vampire by Nancy Haddock read 11/22/09
E.vernight by Claudia Gray read 11/20/09

M.agic Bites by Ilona Andrews read 9/29/09
E.vermore by Alyson Noel read 11/25/09
[the:] A.ccidental Vampire by Lynsay Sands read 10/2/09
D.ead Sexy by Tate Hallaway read 10/19/09

Everything Paranormal 50 Book Paranormal Theme Challenge
August 1 - December 31.


ROMANCE - - COMPLETED!!
1. Immortal Warrior by Lisa Hendrix read 9/21/09
2. A Bite to Remember by Lynsay Sands read 9/24/09
3. Bite Me if You Can by Lynsay Sands read 9/25/09
4. Covet by JR Ward read 9/26/09
5. My Devilish Scotsman by Jen Holling read 9/26/09
6. The Accidental Vampire by Lynsay Sands read 10/2/09
7. Vampires are Forever by Lynsay Sands read 10/3/09
8. Vampire, Interrupted by Lynsay Sands read 10/7/09
9. The Rogue Vampire by Lynsay Sands read 10/9/09
10. Forbidden Nights with a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks read 10/10/09

URBAN FANTASY - - COMPLETED!!
1. Hotter than Hell by Jackie Kessler read 9/17/09
2. Stray by Rachel Vincent read 10/4/09
3. Rogue by Rachel Vincent read 10/6/09
4. On the Edge by Ilona Andrews read 10/11/09
5. Tall, Dark, and Dead by Tate Hallaway read 10/16/09
6. Dead Sexy by Tate Hallaway read 10/19/09
7. Romancing the Dead by Tate Hallaway read 11/1/09
8. Dead If I Do by Tate Hallaway read 11/3/09
9. Pride by Rachel Vincent read 11/7/09
10. Ill Wind by Rachel Caine read 11/19/09

YOUNG ADULT
1. Evernight by Claudia Gray read 11/20/09
2. Evermore by Alyson Noel read 11/25/09
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CHICK-LIT
1. Must Love Dragons by Stephanie Rowe read 10/30/09
2. The Scot, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by Annette Blair read 11/9/09
3. Me and My Shadow by Katie MacAlister read 11/13/09
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FANTASY
1. Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson read 9/23/09
2. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews read 9/29/09
3. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews read 9/29/09
4. Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews read 9/30/09
5. Poison Study by Maria V Snyder read 10/5/09
6. Magic Study by Maria V Snyder read 10/24/09
7. Fire Study by Maria V Snyder read 10/27/09
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September 2009


1. The Wild Baron by Catherine Coulter
2. Dark Warrior Unleashed {Talions 1} by Alexis Morgan
3. Dark Warrior Unbroken {Talions 2} by Alexis Morgan
4. Remembrance by Jude Deveraux
5. The Tales of Beedle the Bard by JK Rowling
6. Hunting the Demon {Demon Hunters 2} by Jaci Burton
7. Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang {Dark Ones 7} by Katie MacAlister
8. Demon Angel {Guardians 1} by Meljean Brook
9. Tall, Dark & Hungry {Argeneau 4} by Lynsay Sands
10. johnny, The Mark of Chaos An Urban Dark Fantasy {Chaos Dragon 1} by Susan D Kalior
11. The Road to Hell {Hell on Earth 2} by Jackie Kessler
12. Hotter Than Hell {Hell on Earth 3} by Jackie Kessler
13. One White Rose {Claybourne Brides 3} by Julie Garwood
14. One Red Rose {Claybourne Brides 4} by Julie Garwood
15. Highland Captive by Hannah Howell
16. Immortal Warrior {Immortal Brotherhood 1} by Lisa Hendrix
17. Slow Heat in Heaven by Sandra Brown
18. Lord of the Fading Lands {Tairen Soul 1} by C.L. Wilson
19. A Bite to Remember {Argeneau 5} by Lynsay Sands
20. Bite Me If You Can {Argeneau 6} by Lynsay Sands
21. Covet {Fallen Angels 1} by JR Ward
22. My Devilish Scotsman by Jen Holling
23. Magic Bites {Kate Daniels 1} by Ilona Andrews
24. Magic Burns {Kate Daniels 2} by Ilona Andrews
25. Magic Strikes {Kate Daniels 3} by Ilona Andrews






YEAR TOTAL: 162

Melinda wrote: "YEAR TOTAL: 118"

Wow, good job! That's a crazy amount of books!

August 2009


1. Destined for an Early Grave {Night Huntress 4} by Jeaniene Frost
2. Slow Hands by Leslie Kelly
3. Thorn Queen {Dark Swan 2} by Richelle Mead
4. Untouched by Anna Campbell
5. Mona Lisa Awakening {Monere 1} by Sunny
6. Faefever {Fever 3} by Karen Marie Moning
7. Secret Life of a Vampire {Love at Stake 6} by Kerrelyn Sparks
8. Mona Lisa Blossoming {Monere 2} by Sunny
9. Mona Lisa Craving {Monere 3} by Sunny
10. Stranger in My Arms by Lisa Kleypas
11. Breath of Fire by Tammy Kane
12. Dreamfever {Fever 4} by Karen Marie Moning
13. One Pink Rose by Julie Garwood
14. Catch A Mate by Gena Showalter
15. Blood Promise {Vampire Academy 4} by Richelle Mead
16. Xylon Warriors I - Initiation by Ruth Kerce
17. Ashes of Midnight {Midnight Breed 6} by Lara Adrian
18. I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
19. Single White Vampire {Argeneau 3} by Lynsay Sands
20. The Darkest Whisper {Lords of the Underworld 4} by Gena Showalter






YEAR TOTAL: 137

PNR August Challenge


COMPLETED!


1. Romance: Secret Life of a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks read 8/12/09
2. Urban Fantasy: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost read 8/1/09
3. Fantasy: Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead read 8/3/09
4. Historical: The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning [re:]read 8/10/09
5. Futuristic/Sci-Fi: Initiation: Xylon Warriors 1 by Ruth Kerce read 8/26/09
6. Young Adult: Blood Promise by Richelle Mead read 8/25/09
7. Chick Lit: Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands read 8/28/09
8. Erotic: Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny read 8/7/09
9. Horror: I am Legend by Richard Matheson read 8/28/09

PNR July Challenge - COMPLETED


1. vampires: How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks read 7/4/09
2. werewolves: The Cursed One by Ronda Thompson read 7/4/09
3. shifters: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh read 7/18/09
4. gods/goddesses/immortals: Hunted by P.C. Cast and Kristen Cast read 7/26/09
5. demons/angels: The Devil's Right Hand by Lilith Saintcrow read 7/31/09
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages: Wicked by Gregory Maguire read 7/14/09
7. fae/fairies: Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr read 7/20/09
8. aliens/space cowboys: Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian read 7/6/09
9. humans with paranormal abilities: Vamps and the City by Kerrelyn Sparks read 7/24/09

A-Z Character Challenge
July 1 - December 31, 2009

A - Aislinn; Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr read 7/20/09
B - Blue; Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips read 7/21/09
C - Cat; Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost read 8/1/09
D - Darcy Newhart; Vamps and the City by Kerrelyn Sparks read 7/24/09
E - Elphaba; Wicked by Gregory Maguire read 7/14/09
F - Faythe Sanders; Stray by Rachel Vincent read 10/4/09
G - Leigh Gerard; Bite Me if You Can by Lynsay Sands read 9/25/09
H - Halcyon; Mona Lisa Craving by Sunny read 8/13/09
I - Ivar; Immortal Warrior by Lisa Hendrix read 9/21/09
J - Jean-Luc; The Undead Next Door by Kerrelyn Sparks read 7/29/09
K - Kate Leever; Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands read 8/28/09
L - Lara Boucher; Secret Life of a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks read 8/12/09
M - Mercy; Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh read 7/18/09
N - Julius Notte; Vampire, Interrupted by Lynsay Sands read 10/7/09
O - Bianca Olivier; Evernight by Claudia Gray read 11/20/09
P - Pia; Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang by Katie MacAlister read 9/10/09
Q - Nykyrian Quikiades; Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon read 10/21/09
R - Rose Hathaway; Blood Promise by Richelle Mead read 8/25/09
S - Sabin; The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter read 8/30/09
T - Talius; Remembrance by Jude Deveraux read 9/7/09
U -
V - Dante Valentine; The Devil's Right Hand by Lilith Saintcrow read 7/31/09
W - Gabriel Wulf; The Cursed One by Ronda Thompson read 7/4/09
X - Xia; My Forbidden Desire by Carolyn Jewel read 11/26/09
Y - Gil Yancy; One Real Man by Janette Kenny read 7/22/09
Z - Zack Hunter; Zack by Cheyenne McCray read 7/3/09

July 2009



1. Love Bites {Argeneau 2} by Lynsay Sands
2. Zack by Cheyenne McCray
3. The Cursed One {Wild Wulfs of London 3} by Ronda Thompson
4. How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire {Love at Stake 1} by Kerrelyn Sparks
5. Midnight Rising {Midnight Breeds 4} by Lara Adrian
6. Veil of Midnight {Midnight Breeds 5} by Lara Adrian
7. Wicked The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
8. Branded by Fire {Psy/Changling 6} by Nalini Singh
9. Wicked Lovely {Wicked Lovely 1} by Melissa Marr
10. Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
11. One Real Man by Janette Kenny
12. Vamps and the City {Love at Stake 2} by Kerrelyn Sparks
13. Be Still My Vampire Heart {Love at Stake 3} by Kerrelyn Sparks
14. Hunted {House of Night 5} by P.C. Cast and Kristen Cast
15. The Undead Next Door {Love at Stake 4} by Kerrelyn Sparks
16. All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire {Love at Stake 5} by Kerrelyn Sparks
17. The Devil's Right Hand {Dante Valentine 3} by Lilith Saintcrow





YEAR TOTAL: 117

June 2009


1. Kiss of Midnight {Midnight Breeds 1} by Lara Adrian
2. Kiss of Crimson {Midnight Breeds 2} by Lara Adrian
3. Ecstasy {Shadowdwellers 1} by Jacquelyn Frank
4. Playing With Fire {Silver Dragons 1} by Katie MacAlister
5. Secrets, Vol. 6 anthology
6. Up In Smoke {Silver Dragons 2} by Katie MacAlister
7. Hell's Belles {Hell on Earth 1} by Jackie Kessler
8. Kiss of a Demon King {Immortals After Dark 6} by Kresley Cole
9. Midnight Awakening {Midnight Breeds 3} by Lara Adrian
10. A Quick Bite {Argeneau 1} by Lynsay Sands
11. Midnight's Bride by Sophia Johnson
12. Another One Bites the Dust {Jazz Parks 2} by Jennifer Rardin
13. Darkfever {Fever 1} by Karen Marie Moning
14. The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson
15. Bloodfever {Fever 2} by Karen Marie Moning
16. Biting the Bullet {Jazz Parks 3} by Jennifer Rardin







YEAR TOTAL: 100!!!

PNR June Challenge: read from the PNR GR shelf

COMPLETED!!


1. Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian read 6/5/09
2. Up In Smoke by Katie MacAlister read 6/9/09
3. Playing With Fire by Katie MacAlister read 6/7/09
4. Hell's Belles by Jackie Kessler read 6/11/09
5. Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian read 6/3/09
6. Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian read 6/16/09
7. Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole read 6/14/09
8. The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson read 6/26/09
9. Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank read 6/6/09

June Monthly Challenge


1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank read 6/6/09

2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from. Playing with Fire by Katie MacAlister - Moss's shelf read 6/7/09

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida.

4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover. Midnight's Bride by Sophia Johnson read 6/20/09

5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it. Hell's Belles by Jackie Kessler read 6/11/09

6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character.

7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title) Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole read 6/14/09

8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning read 6/24/09



9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work. Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian read 6/3/09

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book. A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands read 6/19/09

Series Organization: UF


series by author {caught up and waiting for the next book to be released/book currently reading}
bold: completed series
italic: want to read
***favorites


1. Garnet Lacy by Tate Hallaway
2. Aisling Grey by Katie MacAlister {4 books}***
3. Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris {book 10; 2010?}***
4. Mercedes Thompson by Patricia Briggs {Silver Borne; Feb 2010}***
5. Dark Swan by Richelle Mead {Thorn Queen; August 2009}
6. Georgia Kincaid by Richelle Mead {Succubus Shadows; April 2010}***
7. Night Huntress by Jeaniene Frost {Destined for an Early Grave; July 2009}***
8. The Maker's Song by Adrian Phoenix {book 2; In the Blood}
9. Dante Valentine by Lilith Saintcrow {book 3; The Devil's Right Hand}
10. Women of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong {book 2; Stolen}
11. Riley Jensen by Keri Arthur {book 2; Tempting Evil}
12. Rachel Morgan by Kim Harrison {book 1; Dead Witch Walking}
13. Vampire Huntress by LA Banks {book 4; The Bitten}
14. Alpha and Omega by Patricia Briggs
15. Kitty Norville by Carrie Vaughn
16. Queen Betsy by Mary Janice Davidson
17. Kate Daniels by Ilona Andrews
18. Cassie Palmer by Karen Chance
19. Fever by Karen Marie Moning {book 3; Faefever}
20. Jazz Parks by Jennifer Rardin {book 4; Bitten to Death}
21. Silver Dragons by Katie MacAlister {Me and My Shadow; October 2009}
22. Hell on Earth by Jackie Kessler {book 2; The Road to Hell}
23. Meredith Gentry by Laurell K Hamilton
24. Jill Kismet by Lilith Saintcrow
25. Monere by Sunny
26. Weather Warden by Rachel Caine
27. Felix Gomez by Mario Acevedo
28. Sleeping Beauty trilogy by Anne Rice
29. Mayfair Witches by Anne Rice

Thanks. :)

It was too many to keep track of in my head.

Nicely organized Melinda! I like it ;)

Series Organization: PNR


series by author {caught up and waiting for the next book to be released/book currently reading}
bold: completed series
italic: want to read
***favorites


1. Dark Hunters by Sherrilyn Kenyon {Bad Moon Rising; August 2009}***
2. Atlantis by Gena Showalter {4 books}
3. Black Dagger Brotherhood by JR Ward {Lover Mine; 2010}***
4. Lords of the Underworld by Gena Showalter {The Darkest Whisper; September 2009}***
5. Demonica by Larissa Ione {Ecstacy Unveiled; Feb 2010}***
6. Guid Hunter by Nalini Singh {Angel's Kiss; 2010?}***
7. Psy-Changling {Branded by Fire; July 2009}***
8. Nightwalkers by Jacquelyn Frank {No Title; 2010?}
9. Highlander by Karen Marie Moning {7 books}***
10. Immortals After Dark by Kresley Cole {book 7; A Deep Kiss of Winter}
11. Paladins of Darkness by Alexis Morgan {book 2; Dark Defender}
12. The Others by Christine Warren {book 1; Wolf at the Door}
13. Magic by Cheyenne McCray {book 1; Forbidden Magic}
14. Final Prophecy by Jessica Andersen {book 2; Dawnkeepers}
15. Elemental Witches by Anya Bast {book 4; Witch Fury}
16. The Darkyn by Lynn Viehl {book 2; Private Demon}
17. Guardians of Eternity by Alexandra Ivy {book 2; Embrace the Darkness}
18. Sisters of the Moon by Yasmine Galenorn {book 3; Darkling}
19. Gods of Midnight by Deidre Knight {Red Kiss; June 2009}
20. Midnight Warriors by Deidre Knight
21. The Guardians by Meljean Brook
22. The Breeds by Lora Leigh
23. Wild Wulfs of London by Ronda Thompson {3 books}
24. Lords of Satyr by Elizabeth Amber {book 2; Raine}
25. Argeneau by Lynsay Sands
26. The Talions by Alexis Morgan
27. Midnight Breeds by Lara Adrian {book 4; Midnight Rising}
28. MacCarrick Brothers by Kresley Cole
29. Shadowdwellers by Jacquelyn Frank {book 2: Rapture}
30. Pride by Shelly Laurenston
31. Magnus Pack by Shelly Laurenston
32. Nauti by Lora Leigh
33. Love at Stake by Kerrelyn Sparks
34. Dragonfire by Deborah Cooke
35. Shadowguard by Kim Lenox {book 2; So Still the Night}
36. Sons of Destiny by Jean Johnson
37. Doomsday Brethren by Shayla Black
38. The Chosen Ones by Christina Dodd
39. Primal Instinct by Rhyannon Byrd
40. Ghostwalkers by Christine Feehan

Series Organization: YA


series by author {caught up and waiting for the next book to be released/book currently reading}
bold: completed series
italic: want to read
***favorites

1. Harry Potter by JK Rowling {7 books}***
2. Twilight by Stephanie Meyer {4 books}
3. House of Night by PC Cast {Tempted; October 2009}
4. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead {Blood Promise; August 2009}***
5. Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr {Ink Exchange; book 2}
6. Morganville Vampires by Rachel Caine
7. Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare
8. Darkest Powers by Kelley Armstrong

A Lifetime of Books Challenge: May 1, 2009-May 1, 2010


1980:
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1987:
1988: Slow Heat in Heaven by Sandra Brown read 9/22/09
1989:
1990: Highland Captive by Hannah Howell read 9/19/09
1991:
1992:
1993:
1994: Remembrance by Jude Deveraux read 9/7/09
1995: Wicked by Gregory Macguire read 7/14/09
1996: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon read 10/21/09
1997: The Red Tent by Anita Diamant read 5/15/09
1998: Stranger in My Arms by Lisa Kleypas read 8/14/09
1999:
2000: Secrets Vol 6 Anthology read 6/7/09
2001: Bitten by Kelley Armstrong read 5/24/09
2002:
2003: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini read 5/22/09
2004: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón read 5/30/09
2005: Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning read 5/3/09
2006: No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole read 5/9/09
2007: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole read 5/10/09
2008: Red Fire by Deidre Knight read 5/3/09
2009: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris read 5/5/09
2010:

May 2009


1. Red Fire A Gods of Midnight Novel {Gods of Midnight 1} by Deidre Knight
2. When Darkness Comes {Guardians of Eternity 1} by Alexandra Ivy
3. Spell of the Highlander {Highlander 7} by Karen Marie Moning
4. Dead and Gone {Sookie Stackhouse 9} by Charlaine Harris
5. Nicholas {Lords of Satyr 1} by Elizabeth Amber
6. No Rest for the Wicked {Immortals After Dark 2} by Kresley Cole
7. Working for the Devil {Dante Valentine 1} by Lilith Saintcrow
8. Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night {Immortals After Dark 3} by Kresley Cole
9. Dark Needs at Night's Edge {Immortals After Dark 4} by Kresley Cole
10. The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
11. Dark Desires After Dusk {Immortals After Dark 5} by Kresley Cole
12. Dead Man Rising {Dante Valentine 2} by Lilith Saintcrow
13. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
14. Once Bitten, Twice Shy {Jazz Parks 1} by Jennifer Rardin
15. Bitten {Women of the Otherworld 1} by Kelley Armstrong
16. The Untamed One {Wild Wulfs of London 2} by Ronda Thompson
17. The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
18. Witch Heart {Elemental Witches 3} by Anya Bast
19. Succubus Heat {Georgia Kincaid 4} by Richelle Mead





YEAR TOTAL: 84

Great job, Melinda, with the list of new releases. I will be visiting your thread to check on the latest..LOL

I'm glad you did list them =D

Thanks Kasia; there are so many good books coming out this year that I'm excited about and I had a hard time keeping track of them in my head - then today I realized this would be the perfect place for a list of them. :)

Oh you're soooooo gooooood with all the new releases Melinda! I know to whom I'll be directing all my questions about the upcoming books.... **naughty grin**

October 2009 New Releases


October 1: Me and My Shadow {Silver Dragons 3} by Katie MacAlister
October 27: Tempted {House of Night 6} by P.C. Cast and Kristen Cast
October 27: Possess Me at Midnight {Doomsday Brethren 3} by Shayla Black
October 29: Divine Misdemeanors {Meredith Gentry 8} by Laurell K Hamilton

September 2009 New Releases


September 1: The Darkest Whisper {Lords of the Underworld 4} by Gena Showalter
September 1: Pleasure The Shadowdwellers {Shadowdwellers 3} by Jacquelyn Frank
September 29: Covet A Novel of the Fallen Angels {Fallen Angels 1} by JR Ward
September 29: Seduce Me In Shadow {Doomsday Brethren 2} by Shayla Black

August 2009 New Releases


August 1: Destined for an Early Grave {Night Huntress 4} by Jeaniene Frost
August 4: Thorn Queen {Storm Born 2} by Richelle Mead
August 4: Cape Storm {Weather Warden 8} by Rachel Caine
August 4: Skykeepers {Final Prophecy 3} by Jessica Andersen
August 4: Bengal's Heart {The Breeds 14} by Lora Leigh
August 4: Storm of Visions {The Chosen Ones 1} by Christina Dodd
August 6: Bad Moon Rising {Dark-Hunters 18} by Sherrilyn Kenyon
August 25: Bound to Shadows {Riley Jensen 8} by Keri Arthur
August 25: Dreamfever {Fever 4} by Karen Marie Moning
August 25: Blood Promise {Vampire Academy 4} by Richelle Mead
August 25: Hunting Ground {Alpha and Omega 2} by Patricia Briggs






**apparently August will be very expensive for me** ;p

July 2009 New Releases


July 1: Rapture The Shadowdwellers {Shadowdwellers 2} by Jacquelyn Frank
July 7: Branded By Fire {Psy-Changling 6} by Nalini Singh
July 28: Dark Warrior Unbroken {The Talions 2} by Alexis Morgan
July 28: Redemption Alley {Jill Kismet 3} by Lilith Saintcrow

June 2009 New Releases


June 2: Witch Fury {Elemental Witches 4} by Anya Bast
June 2: Demons Not Included A Night Tracker Novel by Cheyenne McCray
June 2: Red Kiss A Gods of Midnight Novel {Gods of Midnight 2} by Deidre Knight
June 2: Undead and Unwelcome {Queen Betsy 8} by Mary Janice Davidson
June 2: Carpe Corpus {Morganville Vampires 6} by Rachel Caine
June 4: Succubus Heat {Georgia Kincaid 4} by Richelle Mead

May 2009 New Releases


May 5: Dead and Gone {Sookie Stackhouse 9} by Charlaine Harris
May 5: Dead If I Do {Garnet Lacy 4} by Tate Hallaway
May 26: Ashes of Midnight {Midnight Breeds 6} by Lara Adrian
May 28: Eternal Craving {Gods of the Night 2} by Nina Bangs
May ?: The Awakening {Darkest Powers 2} by Kelley Armstrong

Paranormal Romance Group May Challenge.


2001: Bitten by Kelley Armstrong read 5/24/09
2002:
2003: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini read 5/22/09
2004: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón read 5/30/09
2005: Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning read 5/3/09
2006: No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole read 5/9/09
2007: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole read 5/10/09
2008: Red Fire A Gods of Midnight Novel by Diedre Knight read 5/3/09
2009: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris read 5/5/09

Men We Love Challenge MAY-JULY 2009


1. cowboy: One Real Man by Janette Kenny {Gil Yancy; part owner Rocky Points Ranch} read 7/22/09
2. cop/fbi: Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin {Vahl: CIA agent} read 5/23/09
3. military: Red Fire A Gods of Midnight Novel by Deidre Knight {Ajax: Spartan Warrior} read 5/3/09
4. doctor/lawyer: Playing With Fire by Katie MacAlister {Gabriel: healer} read 6/7/09
5. athlete: Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips {Dean: Chicago Stars quarterback} read 7/21/09


6. demon/witch/warlock/walker: Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow {Japhrimel: Lucifer's right-hand man/demon} read 5/9/09
7. faery/wizard/elf/angel: Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr {Keenan: fae Summer King} read 7/20/09
8. were-animal/shape shifter: The Untamed One by Ronda Thompson {Jackson: werewolf} read 5/25/09
9. hunter: Vamps and the City by Kerrelyn Sparks {Austin: vampire hunter in Stake Out team} read 7/24/09
10. vampire: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian {Lucan: GenOne vamp} read 6/3/09



Alternate list for NON-PNR fans:
6. businessman: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris {Eric: Does owner of Fangtasia count? ;p} read 5/5/09
7. celebrity: Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead {Seth: popular author} read 5/31/09
8. teacher/professor/scholar: Hunted by P.C. Cast and Kristen Cast {Erik: interim Drama Professor} read 7/26/09
9. techie/nerd/computer whiz: Love Bites by Lynsay Sands {Etienne: video game developer} read 7/1/09
10. unique/unusual occupation: Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank {Trace: Shadowdweller royalty} read 6/6/09


COMPLETED 7/26/09

A-Z Challenge: January-December 2009


A - Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh 03/2009
B - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs 04/2009
C - The Choosen Sin by Anya Bast 02/2009
D - Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris {May 2009} 05/2009
E - Elijah by Jacquelyn Frank 02/2009
F - Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister 04/2009
G - Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank 02/2009
H - Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh 04/2009
I - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs 03/2009
J - Jewel of Atlantis by Gena Showalter 02/2009
K - The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini 05/2009
L - Lover Awakened by JR Ward 02/2009
M - Minion by LA Banks 01/2009
N - The Nymph King by Gena Showalter 03/2009
O - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 04/2009
P - Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione 04/2009
Q - A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands 06/09
R - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix 04/2009
S - Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead 04/2009
T - To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning 04/2009
U - The Untamed One by Ronda Thompson 05/2009
V - Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh 02/2009
W - Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow read 05/2009
X - Hot Six by Stephanie Plum; or The Undead Next Door by Kerrelyn Sparks; or Ink Exchange by Melissa; Marr; or Dead Sexy by Tate Hallaway; or X-rated Bloodsuckers by Mario Acevedo
Y - You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister 03/2009
Z - Zack by Cheyenne McCray 07/2009

April 2009


1. Bone Crossed {Mercedes Thompson 4} Patricia Briggs
2. Passion Unleashed {Demonica 3} Larissa Ione
3. Fire Me Up {Aisling Grey 2} Katie MacAlister
4. Hostage to Pleasure {Psy/Changling 5} Nalini Singh
5. Beyond the Highland Mist {Highlanders 1} Karen Marie Moning
6. A Rush of Wings {Maker's Song 1} Adrian Phoenix
7. Halfway to the Grave {Night Huntress 1} Jeaniene Frost
8. One Foot in the Grave {Night Huntress 2} Jeaniene Frost
9. To Tame a Highland Warrior {Highlanders 2} Karen Marie Moning
10. Storm Born {Dark Swan 1} Richelle Mead
11. Light My Fire {Aisling Grey 3} Katie MacAlister
12. The Highlander's Touch {Highlander 3} Karen Marie Moning
13. Dark Protector {Paladins of Darkness 1} Alexis Morgan
14. Succubus On Top {Georgia Kincaid 2} Richelle Mead
15. Kiss of the Highlander {Highlander 4} Karen Marie Moning
16. Holy Smokes {Aisling Grey 4} Katie MacAlister
17. The Dark Highlander {Highlander 5} Karen Marie Moning
18. Noah {Nightwalkers 5} Jacquelyn Frank
19. The Vampire's Bride {Atlantis 4} Gena Showalter
20. The Immortal Highlander {Highlander 6} Karen Marie Moning
21. Fire In His Eyes Stella Price
22. Succubus Dreams {Georgia Kincaid 3} Richelle Mead
23. At Grave's End {Night Huntress 3} Jeaniene Frost
24. The Dark One {Wild Wulfs of London 1} Ronda Thompson
25. Lover Avenged {Black Dagger Brotherhood 7} by JR Ward



YEAR TOTAL: 65

Series Madness Challenge: January - December 2009


Plan to Start:
Nightwalkers - Jacquelyn Frank started 02/09
Atlantis - Gena Showalter started 01/09
Georgia Kincaid - Richelle Mead started 03/09
Mercedes Thompson - Patricia Briggs started 03/09
Immortals After Dark - Kresley Cole started 03/09
Black Dagger Brotherhood - JR Ward started 02/09
Demonica - Larissa Ione started 03/09
Women of the Otherworld - Kelley Armstrong started 05/09
Night Huntress – Jeaniene Frost started 04/09
Dante Valentine – Lilith Saintcrow started 05/09
Highlander – Karen Marie Moning started 04/09
Aisling Grey - Katie MacAlister started 03/09
Wild Wulfs of London - Ronda Thompson started 04/09
Argeneau - Lynsay Sands started 06/09
Midnight Breeds - Lara Adrian started 06/09
Paladins of Darkness - Alexis Morgan started 04/09
Jazz Parks - Jennifer Rardin started 05/09
Dark Swan - Richelle Mead started 04/09
Fever - Karen Marie Moning started 06/09
Love at Stake - Kerrelyn Sparks started 07/09
Silver Dragons - Katie MacAlister started 06/09
Wicked Lovely - Melissa Marr started 07/09
Monere - Sunny
Weather Warden - Rachel Caine

In the Middle of:
Dark Defender {Paladins of Darkness 2} - Alexis Morgan
Saint City Sinners {Dante Valentine 4} - Lilith Saintcrow
Bitten to Death {Jazz Parks 4} - Jennifer Rardin
Stolen {Women of the Otherworld 2} - Kelley Armstrong
Mona Lisa Darkening {Monere 4} - Sunny
Tall, Dark, and Hungry {Argeneau 4} - Lynsay Sands
Forbidden Nights with a Vampire {Love at Stake 7} - Kerrelyn Sparks
Ink Exchange {Wicked Lovely 2} - Melissa Marr


Waiting for the next book to be released:
Succubus Heat {Georgia Kincaid 4} Richelle Mead (June 2009)
Destined for an Early Grave {Night Huntress 4} Jeaniene Frost (July 2009)
Lover Avenged {Black Dagger Brotherhood 7} JR Ward (April 2009)
The Darkest Whisper {Lords of the Underworld 4} - Gena Showalter (September 2009)
Blood Promise {Vampire Academy 4} - Richelle Mead (August 2009)
Dead and Gone {Sookie Stackhouse 9} - Charlaine Banks (May 2009)
Bad Moon Rising {Dark-Hunters 18} - Sherrilyn Kenyon (August 2009)
Branded by Fire {Psy/Changling 6} - Nalini Singh (July 2009)
Thorn Queen {Dark Swan 2} - Richelle Mead (August 2009)
Me and My Shadow {Silver Dragons 3} - Katie MacAlister (October 2009)
Deep Kiss in Winter {Immortals After Dark 7} - Kresley Cole (November 2009)
Blaze of Memory {Psy/Changlings 7} - Nalini Singh (November 2009)
Shades of Midnight {Midnight Breeds 7} - Lara Adrian (December 2009)


All caught up until 2010 (or series completed):
Merecedes Thompson by Patricia Briggs (*next release: Silver Borne; March 2010*)
Demonica by Larissa Ione (*next release: Ecstasy Unveiled; January 2010*)
Aisling Grey by Katie MacAlister
Nightwalkers by Jacquelyn Frank (*next release ?*)
Atlantis by Gena Showalter
Black Dagger Brotherhood by JR Ward (*next release 2010 - that is way too long to wait for Lover Mine!*)
Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris (*next release Dead in the Family; May 2010*)
Georgia Kincaid by Richelle Mead (*next release: Succubus Shadows; April 2010*)
Wild Wulfs of London by Ronda Thompson
Dark Swan by Richelle Mead (*next release: Iron Crowned; 2010*)
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead (*next release: Spirit Bound; 2010*)
Lords of the Underworld by Gena Showalter (*next release: The Darkest Passion; June 2010*)
Fever by Karen Marie Moning (*next release: Shadowfever; ??*)
Night Huntress by Jeaniene Frost (*next release ??*)



Upadated 9/3/09

April Challenge Paranormal Romance Group: April 1-30, 2009

COMPLETED!!

1. Fire Me Up {Aisling Grey 2} by Katie MacAlister read 4/4/09
2. Passion Unleashed {Demonica 3} by Larissa Ione read 4/2/09
3. Storm Born {Dark Swan 1} by Richelle Mead read 4/11/09
4. Hostage to Pleasure {Psy/Changling 5} by Nalini Singh read 4/4/09
5. Succubus On Top {Georgia Kincaid 2} by Richelle Mead read 4/15/09
6. Noah {Nightwalkers 5} by Jacqueline Frank read 4/20/09
7. Halfway to the Grave {Night Huntress 1} by Jeaniene Frost read 4/9/09
8. A Rush of Wings {Maker's Song 1} by Adrian Phoenix read 4/6/09
9. Beyond the Highland Mist {Highlander 1} by Karen Marie Moning read 4/5/09

Read Your Name Challenge: Through June 2009

COMPLETED!!


M - Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian read 6/16/09
E - Ecstasy The Shadowdwellers by Jacquelyn Frank read 6/6/09
L - Light My Fire by Katie MacAlister read 4/11/09
I - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs read 3/31/2009
N - Noah by Jacquelyn Frank read 4/20/2009
D - Dark Protector by Alexis Morgan read 4/14/09
A - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix read 4/6/09

M - Midnight's Bride by Sophia Johnson read 6/20/09
A - At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost read 4/26/09
G - The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson read 6/26/09
A - A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands read 6/19/09
L - Lover Avenged by JR Ward read 4/30/09
L - "Love's Prisoner" by Mary Janice Davidson in Secrets Vol 6 Anthology read 6/7/09
A - Another One Bites the Dust by Jennifer Rardin read 6/22/09
N - No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole read 5/9/09
E - "The Education of Miss Felicity Wells" by Alice Gaines in Secrets Vol 6 Anthology read 6/7/09
S - Storm Born by Richelle Mead read 4/11/2009


updated 6/27/09

Melinda: That is understandable. Fanfic is a good way to resolve those unanswered questions. Or in my case change a crappy ending to an otherwise perfectly good movie.

There wouldn't be a perfect way of doing a sequel. Perhaps beginning a story with the vampiric laws Butler set in place and adding your own? If not writing it down, creating a what if. I had high hopes of hearing more from Octavia Butler. I was shocked to hear she had died.

Kenjii: No, the subject matter wasn't lite, but I had a ton of questions by the time I was done. I really wanted to find out what would happen when they moved out on their own and formed their own little family/community. I definitely wanted to know more about the vampire politics that we only got a glimpse of during that trial.

I'm so demanding of my books, wanting to know every little thing ;)

Kasia: I finished the book. I went on to read more of her work. I'd say success =) I guess I meant trying to in a sense of before I got used to the scenarios I have read in the vampire novels I have read now. Quite a shock but never-the-less entertaining and made me think.

Melinda: This would have been an exhausting series. This was a heavy book, true? I was used to thriller lite and some horror. Like Dean Koontz. LOL.

"Trying to appreciate" and succeeding? Or just trying?

I liked Fledgling. {In fact, I think it would have made a nice series ;p - I do love books in a series} It was really hard for me personally to get past the body of a ten-year-old thing. I know that she was technically 50, but the sexual situations freaked me out. Other than that I appreciated it and liked the story.

Kasia: I was trying to appreciate the artistic bend to the characters but this was before I was comfortable reading about vampires and whatnot. So I liked it based on Octavia's unique viewpoint of her vampire world.

I've read Fledgling - it wasn't an easy read, pushed me out of my comfort zone. Yet, I found it rather and surprisingly profound (in an odd way). It's not a typical vampire flick, more like a Sci-fi/anthropology hybrid...