Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion
note: This topic has been closed to new comments.
2009 Challenge Archive
>
June Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread
Ok, here's a rough list.Progress: 1/10
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J".
Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf.
Sword of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor (Hilda's shelf)
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida.
Devil in a Kilt by Sue-Ellen Welfonder
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.
With This Ring by Amanda Quick
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it.
Curse the Dawn by Karen Chance
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.
The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann
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)
The Dark Queen A Novel by Susan Carroll
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover.
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work.
The Vampire Shrink by Lynda Hilburn
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu (picked by Sarah)
Annvelwis,I think With This Ring will work for that category. I might actualy chose the same book, since I haven't read that one.
I think for June I will Finish Read my Name and any other challenges I have left hanging. BUT I will, of course put my name in if I happen to read a book in this challenge =D. Was the Breeds by Lora Leigh based in FL? Anyone know off the top?
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J" - Devon Cream by Jet Mykles
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from Blue Ruin 1 Some Kind of Stranger by Katrina Strauss (Lori's Shelf)
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida - If You Deceive by Kresley Cole
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 - Naughty Nuptials I do by Barbara Sheridan
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it - The Draegan Lords by M.L. Rhodes
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 - Natural Disaster by Chris Owen
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)- The Prince's Angel by Mychael Black
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL - Unveiled by Jamie Craig
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work - Perfect Man by Shawn Lane
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
1. Read a book by an author that starts with J - Gideon - Jacqueline Frank2. Read a book from a June B-day celebrant’s GR Shelf - Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (Moss’s Shelf)
3. Read a book with a Florida Setting or Author At Graves End by Jeaniene Frost
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme - Bridefight by Mary Janice Davidson
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - WitchFire by Anya Bast
6. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Betrayed - P.C Cast
7. Royalty Theme - The Royal Treatment - Mary Janice Davidson
8. No Human Profile on Cover - Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich
9. New Author for ME! - Master of Ecstasy by Nina Bangs
10. Pick-it-for-me! - Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden (Picked by Yz, Thank you!)
Kenjii said: "Was the Breeds by Lora Leigh based in FL? Anyone know off the top?"I've only gotten through the first three Breeds books, so I'm not sure if any of them might go off-site into FL, but the Breeds home base is in Kentucky.
As is always the case with me, titles will undoubtedly change - but here's my initial list. ;)1. Read a book by an author that starts with J Fool Moon - Jim Butcher
2. Read a book from Liz's Shelf Ashes of Midnight - Lara Adrian
3. Read a book with a Florida Setting or Author A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme Weddings From Hell - Anthology
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard No Rest for the Witches - Anthology
6. Gay/Lesbian Pride Interstitial - Ann Somerville
7. Royalty Theme Lament The Faerie Queen's Deception - Maggie Stiefvater
8. No Human Profile on Cover A Madness of Angels - Kate Griffin
9. New Author for ME! Raphael - D.B. Reynolds
10. Free choice Carpe Corpus - Rachel Caine
1. "J" author - 2. B'day - (Courtney)Club Dead - Charlaine Harris - Currently Reading
3. Florida - Patricia Cornwell - All that remains - Currently Reading
4. Wedding -
5. Wizards -
6. Gay/Lesbian -
7. Royalty -
8. "no human profile" cover -
9. new author -
10. Reader's Choice - The Book Thief - Markus Zusak - Currently Reading
Lindy-Lane wrote: "How do I get to the June B-Day celebrant GR shelf?"Lindy-Lane,
The list is in the June Monthly Challenge: Suggestion and Discussion thread.
1. "J" author...2. GR June B'day...
3. Florida...
4. Wedding theme...
5. Witch/wizard character...
6. Gay/lesbian character...
7. Royalty theme title...
8. Cover - no human...
9. New author to me...
10. My choice...
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". 2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.)
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.
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it.
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)
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work.
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
1. "J" author: At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost2. June B-Day shelf (Courtney's): Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
3. Florida setting: Fish Out of Water by Mary Janice Davidson
4. Wedding theme: Weddings From Hell Anthology
5. Witch: Atlantis Awakening by Alyssa Day
6. Gay/Lesbian: A Match Made In Hell by Terri Garey
7. Royalty title: The Queen of the Big Time by Adriana Trigiani
8. No human on cover: Mallory's Oracle by Carol O'Connell
9. New to you author: A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
10. Pick-it-for-me:
June Monthly Reading Challenge1. "J" author:Enemy In Camp by Janet Dailey
2. June B-Day: Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes (Courtney)
3. Florida: A Christmas Captive by Patricia Cabot (aka Meg Cabot)
4. Wedding Theme: A Perfect Proposal by Liz Fielding
5. Witch/Wizard: James Potter and the Hall of Elders' Crossing by G. Norman Lippert
6. Gay Pride Month: Lost and Found by Jayne Ann Krentz
7. Royalty: The Rebel Prince by Raye Morgan
8. No "human" on cover: The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy
9. "new" author: Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
10. Reader's Choice: Crossfire Trail by Louis L'Amour
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole
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.
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it. Witch Heart by Anya Bast
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)
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
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
1. 2. Read a b'day book (Moss) - Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
3. Florida -Jeaniene Frost - Halfway to the Grave
4. Wedding Theme:Vision In White by Nora Roberts
5. Summer's Solstice:White witch, black curse by Kim Harrison
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Tithe A Modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black
7. Royalty theme: Lament The Faerie Queen's Deception by Maggie Stiefvater
8. Read a book that has, no "human" profile - Valiant by Holly Black
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" - Evernight by Claudia Gray
10. Reader's Choice - Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
1. "J" author...2. GR June B'day...Marked by Passion by Kate Perry (Aileen's shelf)
3. Florida...Shaker Run by Karen Harper
4. Wedding theme...The Vampire's Bride by Gena Showalter
5. Witch/wizard character...
6. Gay/lesbian character...Hara's Legacy by Bianca D'Arc (menage a quatre)
7. Royalty theme title...The Queen's Man by Terri Brisbin
8. Cover - no human...The Reinvented Miss Bluebeard by Minda Webber
9. New author...At the Edge by Cait London
10. Reader's Choice....Blood Memory by Greg Iles
1. J for June(author).........................Aztec (Gary Jennings)
2. B-Day book...................................Uglies (Courtney's shelf)
3. Florida..........................................Black and Blue
4. Wedding.......................................American Wife
5. Witch/wizard................................Sabriel
6. Gay/lesbian..................................Tipping the Velvet
7. Royalty.........................................The Queen and I
8. Non human cover.........................Ender's Game
9. New author...................................The Reader
10.Pick-It-For-Me............................Don't Look Now
I'm aiming for 5, but if I read more (and I've listed them all) - fine with me.
1. Juliette Marillier - Wildwood Dancing2. Uglies(Courtney)
3. The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp
4. The Princess Bride
5. Bras & Broomsticks
6. TBD
7. Warrior Princess
8. Kimchi & Calamari
9. Need
10. TBD
1. "J" author... The runaway duke by Julie-Anne Long.2. GR June B'day... Rebel angels by Libba Bray from Hilda's shelves.
3. Florida... Close to perfect by Tina Donohue.
4. Wedding theme... Secret wedding by Jo Beverley.
5. Witch/wizard character...My shadow warrior by Jen Holling.
6. Gay/lesbian character... Strange attractions by Emma Holly.
7. Royalty theme title... The queen's lady by Shannon Drake.
8. Cover - no human... Hood by Stephen Lawhood.
9. New author to me... Libba Bray - A great and terrible beauty
10. Pick-it-for-me TBC
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". -- Dark Embrace by Brenda Joyce2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from. -- Dark Lover by J.R. Ward from Lori R.'s shelf
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. -- Golden Surrender by Heather Graham (author 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. -- The Sheikh's Bartered Bride by Lucy Monroe
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it. -- What Witches Want by Laura Stamps
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. -- Cut & Run by Madeleine Urban & Abigail Roux
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) -- The Star King by Susan Grant
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL -- Love Only Once by Johanna Lindsey
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work. -- A Perfect Love by Sandra Landry
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book. -- After the Kiss by Karen Ranney
1. J for June(author).........................Switching Control by Ann Jacobs
2. B-Day book...................................Nauti Boy by Lora Leigh {Cheryl}
3. Wedding.......................................
4. Witch/wizard................................Night Shadow by Cherry Adair
5. Gay/lesbian..................................
6. Royalty.........................................The Cowboy and the Princess by Joan Johnston
7. Non human cover.........................
8. New author...................................
9. Reader's Choice............................
10. Reader's Choice............................
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J".An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer (Liz's shelf)
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida.
A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
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.
First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it.
Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
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.
The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann
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)
The Leopard Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL
Sunset Bay by Susan Mallery9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work.
Body Movers by Stephanie Bond
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Tempt Me with Darkness by Shayla Black
Yz wrote: "Lindy-Lane wrote: "How do I get to the June B-Day celebrant GR shelf?"Lindy-Lane,
The list is in the June Monthly Challenge: Suggestion and Discussion thread.
" Thanks!
I have never done one of these challenges before so I am only to start with a few of them, then add more if I can read fast enough. 1. Read a book by an author that starts with J: Jackson, Lisa - Final Scream
3. Read a book with a Florida Setting or Author: At Graves End - Jeaniene Frost
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard: WitchFire - Anya Bast
8. No Human Profile on Cover: Eldest, I picked this up months ago and read the frist 2 pages, I am going to restart it.
9. New Author for me: Alyson Noel - Evermore
I havn't finished May challenge so, I'm only going to sign up for a couple this time.1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". Meeting Ms. Right by Richard Jeanty
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from. Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
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. Betrayed by P.C. Cast
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) Always a Queen by Cynthia White
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL Nasty D!ck by Dex
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work. You Got to Pay to Play by Mesha Camm
10. Pick-it-for-me
Jessi wrote: "I have never done one of these challenges before so I am only to start with a few of them, then add more if I can read fast enough. "That's very practical. Great Jessi ;D
Here are my selections for this month.1. Starts with J: Highlander in Disguise by Julia London
2. June Birthday:
3. Florida: Captive by Heather Graham
4. Wedding: The Least Likely Bride by Jane Feather
5. Witch:
6. Gay/Lesbian: The Snow Garden by Christopher Rice (I believe that the main character is gay although that is just the impression I get from skimming some pages and also I have read his books before.)
7. Royalty:
8. No human:
9. "New" author: Night's Kiss by Amanda Ashley
10. Readers Choice:
Here are my selections for June:1. Starts with "J": "Dream of Me" by Josie Litton.FINISHED 6/30
2. June Birthday: "Plum Lovin'" by Janet Evanovich (Cheryl's shelf). FINISHED 6/5
3. Florida: "Haunted" by Heather Graham. FINISHED 6/13
4. Wedding: "First Comes Marriage" by Mary Balogh.FINISHED 6/20
5. Witch: "The Sun Witch" by Linda Winstead Jones.FINISHED 6/29
6. Lesbian: "Kissing Kate" by Lauren Myracle.
7. Royalty: "H.R.H." by Danielle Steel. FINISHED 6/27
8. No human on cover: "Thanksgiving" by Janet Evanovich FINISHED 6/28
9. "New" author: "The Treasure" by Iris Johansen FINISHED 6/29
10. Reader's choice: "Lavender Morning by Jude Deveraux. FINISHED 6/10
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". - Pretty in Plaid : A Life, a Witch, and a Wardrobe, or the Wonder Years Before the Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smart-Ass Phase - Jen Lancaster.2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from. -
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.)
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. -
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it. -
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)
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work.
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book. -
List not completed yet...1. "J"....Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
2. June B-Day...If You Deceive by Kresley Cole from Cheryl's shelf
3. Florida...The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann
4. Wedding Theme...
5. witch/es or wizard/s...
6. M/M...Bareback by Chris Owen
7. Royalty theme...
8. no "human" profile...
9. "new" to you...Swing by Opal Carew
10. Pick-It-For-Me Challenge...TBA
Lara wrote: "List not completed yet...1. "J"....Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
2. June B-Day...If You Deceive by Kresley Cole from Cheryl's shelf
3. Flori..."
Lara, you will LOVE Bareback. Can't wait to hear what yo think about it. You've got some great books on your list.
Yay! I am excited about it. I struggled last month with this challenge just because the book I saved for last was something I really wasn't interested in reading. It was suggested to me by a friend and it fit one of the categories. Needless to say, I am only going to read books I want to read this month and I am excited about that.
Mine so far: 1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J".
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.)
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. Vision In White - Nora Roberts
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it.
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)
The Duchess Diaries - Barbara Dawson Smith
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL
A Hoboken Hipster In Sherwood Forest - Marianne Mancusi
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work.
Black Silk - Sharon Page
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
1. "J" - Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
5. witches or wizards - The Patriot Witch by C.C. Finlay
7. Royalty - The Shadow Queen by Anne Bishop
9. "new" to me - The Court of the Air by Stephen Hunt
My first challenge :)
1. Book whose author's name starts with "J" - Julie Garwood/Ransom
2. Read a b'day book (Liz's shelf) - Lora Leigh/Dangerous Games
3. Florida - Shelley Bradley/Bound and Determined
4. Wedding Theme - Hannah Howell/Highland Bride
5. Summer's Solstice: Cassie Ryan/Ceremony of Seduction
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Sydney Croft/Seducing The Storm
7. Royalty theme -Elizabeth Hoyt/The Serpent Prince
8. Book that has, no "human" profile - Laura Lee Guhrke/The Marriage Bed
9. Book written by an author that is "new" - Jennifer Haymore/A Hint Of Wicked
10. Reader's Choice - Rona Sharon/Royal Blood
1. Book whose author's name starts with "J" - Julie Garwood/Ransom
2. Read a b'day book (Liz's shelf) - Lora Leigh/Dangerous Games
3. Florida - Shelley Bradley/Bound and Determined
4. Wedding Theme - Hannah Howell/Highland Bride
5. Summer's Solstice: Cassie Ryan/Ceremony of Seduction
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Sydney Croft/Seducing The Storm
7. Royalty theme -Elizabeth Hoyt/The Serpent Prince
8. Book that has, no "human" profile - Laura Lee Guhrke/The Marriage Bed
9. Book written by an author that is "new" - Jennifer Haymore/A Hint Of Wicked
10. Reader's Choice - Rona Sharon/Royal Blood
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". Joy Forever - Elizabeth Jennings 6/1/092. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from. (Karen) Beyond the Highland Mist - Karen Marie Moning 6/1/09
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.)
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. The Unforgiving Bride - Joan Johnston 6/1/09
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it.
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)
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work.
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
I'm new here, but I'll give it a try: 1. Author's first or last name starts with "J": Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
2. June B-Day celebrant GR shelf: Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (Moss' shelf)
3. Author, setting or character is from Florida:
4. Wedding Theme: The Bridal Season by Connie Brockway
5. Summer's Solstice: Witch Heart by Anya Bast
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Stalking Darkness by Lynn Flewelling
7. Royalty theme: How to Abduct a Highland Lord by Karen Hawkins
8. No "human" profile at all in the cover: Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr
9. A an author that is "new" to you:
10. Reader's Choice: The Pleasure Trap by Elizabeth Thornton
1. Read a book by an author that starts with J - Gideon - Jacqueline Frank2. Read a book from a June B-day celebrant’s GR Shelf - Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (Moss’s Shelf)
3. Read a book with a Florida Setting or Author At Graves End by Jeaniene Frost
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme -
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - WitchFire by Anya Bast
6. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Betrayed - P.C Cast
7. Royalty Theme - The Royal Treatment - Mary Janice Davidson
8. No Human Profile on Cover - Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich
9. New Author for ME! - Master of Ecstasy by Nina Bangs
10. Pick-it-for-me! - Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden (Picked by Yz, Thank you!)
1. Read a book by an author that starts with J - Gideon - Jacqueline Frank2. Read a book from a June B-day celebrant’s GR Shelf - Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (Moss’s Shelf)
3. Read a book with a Florida Setting or Author At Graves End by Jeaniene Frost
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme -
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - WitchFire by Anya Bast
6. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Betrayed - P.C Cast
7. Royalty Theme -
8. No Human Profile on Cover - Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich
9. New Author for ME! - Master of Ecstasy by Nina Bangs
10. Pick-it-for-me! - Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden (Picked by Yz, Thank you!)
1. "J" author: At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost2. June B-Day shelf (Courtney's): Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
3. Florida setting: Fish Out of Water by Mary Janice Davidson
5. Witch: Atlantis Awakening by Alyssa Day
6. Gay/Lesbian: A Match Made In Hell by Terri Garey
7. Royalty title: The Queen of the Big Time by Adriana Trigiani
8. No human on cover: Mallory's Oracle by Carol O'Connell
9. New to you author: A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
10. Pick-it-for-me:
Yz's June List:1. "J" author - Dangerous Games The Devil to Pay / Wizard by Stephanie James
2. June B-day - Stolen by Kelley Armstrong (Mel's shelf)
3. Florida - The Kissing Game by Suzanne Brockmann
4. Wedding - With This Ring by Amanda Quick
5. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Marked by P.C. Cast
6. Witches/Wizards - Witch Fire by Anya Bast
7. Royalty - Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole
8. No HUman Profile - Eldest by Christopher Paolini
9. New Author - The Demon's Daughter by Emma Holly
10. Pick-it-for-Me - Wake by Lisa McMann (chosen by Keyona)
June's Challenge has officially started.So far we have 30 participants.
Annvelwis
Lori
Michelle - 2 books read
DarkHeart
Jane
LibraryLass
Nikki
Melissa - 1 book read
Briansgirl
Melinda
Shazzy
Barbara
Kasia
Kristen
Annie
Brenda (natesmomb)
Tasha
Amanda
Jessi
Keyona
Katie
Lindy Lane
Susan
Lara
Shyloh
Alison
audball
colleen
BJ Rose
Yz
Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.
Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.
First update will be June 6.
Happy reading, everyone!
I'm new here, but I'll give it a try:)1. Read a book by an author that starts with J - Confessions at Midnight by Jacquie d'Alessandro
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme - On the way to the wedding by Julia Quinn
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - The fire rose by Mercedes Lackey
7. Royalty Theme - One night with the prince by Sabrina Jeffries
9. New Author for ME! - The madness of Lord Ian Makenzie by Jennifer Ashley
Have severely limited myself this month to 5 books from this challenge. I have next to nil in spare time. It's enough to make me cry! But by August I'll be back to my normal list. Here we go:4. Wedding theme: Vision In White by Nora Roberts
7. Royalty theme: Warrior Prince by J.P. Bowie
10. Pick-It-For-Me: Trash Sex Magic by Jennifer Stevenson
7/10 read as of 6/3/091. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". Joy Forever - Elizabeth Jennings 6/1/09
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from. (Karen) Beyond the Highland Mist - Karen Marie Moning 6/1/09
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.) Deadly Gift - Heather Graham 6/2/09
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. The Unforgiving Bride - Joan Johnston 6/1/09
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it.
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) The Once And Future Prince - Olivia Gates 6/2/09
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work. A Night With The Society Playboy - Ally Blake 6/3/09
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Megan's Mark (Breed Series, #7) - Lora Leigh 6/2/09
Finished a book with a new author, and sadly won't be reading any more of hers - very disappointing.1. Author's first or last name starts with "J": Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
2. June B-Day celebrant GR shelf: Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (Moss' shelf)
3. Author, setting or character is from Florida: 74 Seaside Avenue by Debbie Macomber
4. Wedding Theme: The Bridal Season by Connie Brockway
5. Summer's Solstice: Witch Heart by Anya Bast
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Stalking Darkness by Lynn Flewelling
7. Royalty theme: How to Abduct a Highland Lord by Karen Hawkins
8. No "human" profile at all in the cover: Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr
9. A an author that is "new" to you:
10. Reader's Choice: The Pleasure Trap by Elizabeth Thornton
1. Read a book by an author that starts with J - Gideon - Jacqueline Frank2. Read a book from a June B-day celebrant’s GR Shelf - Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (Moss’s Shelf)
3. Read a book with a Florida Setting or Author At Graves End by Jeaniene Frost
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme -
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - WitchFire by Anya Bast
6. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Betrayed - P.C Cast
7. Royalty Theme -
8. No Human Profile on Cover -
9. New Author for ME! - Master of Ecstasy by Nina Bangs
10. Pick-it-for-me! - Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden (Picked by Yz, Thank you!)
This topic has been frozen by the moderator. No new comments can be posted.
Romance Readers Reading Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
The Vampire Shrink (other topics)With This Ring (other topics)
Lover Enshrined (other topics)
Curse the Dawn (other topics)
Jude's Law (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
Jeaniene Frost (other topics)Opal Carew (other topics)
J.R. Ward (other topics)
Suzanne Brockmann (other topics)
Chris Owen (other topics)
More...
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J".
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.)
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.
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it.
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)
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work.
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Challenge Duration: June 1 - June 30, 2009
You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.
PS: You may post your list anytime you like, but NO READING for this challenge until the FIRST of June.