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message 1: by Yz (last edited Aug 14, 2009 10:08AM) (new)

434780 With our Armchair Travelers challenge wrapping up by next month, I think it's time for another quarterly challenge.

This one is called It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge.

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Here are the instructions and categories:

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs, dogs, dogs
2. cats, cats, cats
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats
4. fish/es
5. bird/s
6. reptile/s
7. amphibian/s
8. insect/s
9. legendary or mythical (dragons, unicorns, dinosaurs, etc)

Bonus category:
(not needed to complete the challenge)
Any human and creature combination (ex: weres, shifters, mermaids/mermen, centaurs, satyrs, etc)

Questions or tentative lists can be posted anytime, but challenge does not begin until the 1st of September.

Hope you'll have fun with this one.


message 2: by Toni (last edited Aug 15, 2009 02:42PM) (new)

2022471 Here is a tentative list.

1. Dog - A Kiss Before the Apocalypse
2. Cat - Dewey: The Small-Town Cat Who Touched the World
3. Any mammal (not dog/cat) - Moo (pig)
4. Fish - Double Whammy
5. Bird - The Hunger Games
6. Reptile - Echoes of the Fourth Magic (lizard)
7. Amphibian - The Wind in the Willows (frog)
8. Insect - Along Came a Spider
9. Legendary/mythical creature - The Girl the Dragon Tattoo

Bonus: Nightlife (half human-half vampire)


A Kiss Before the Apocalypse (Remy Chandler, #1)Dewey  The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the WorldMooDouble WhammyThe Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1)Echoes of the Fourth Magic (The Chronicles of Ynis Aielle, #1)The Wind in the Willows Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross, Book 1)The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millenium, #1)

Nightlife (Cal Leandros, Book 1)


message 3: by Barbsis (last edited 2 days ago, 06:03PM) (new)

1968285 I hope I can complete this one.

1. dog...Dancing With Werewolves by Carole Nelson Douglas 10/11
2. cat...Tiger by Jeff Stone 11/15
3. mammal...The Monkey's Raincoat by Robert Crais 10/5
4. fish...Fish Out of Water by MaryJanice Davidson 10/1
5. bird...Raven's Strike by Patricia Briggs 9/1
6. reptile...8th Confession by James Patterson 10/25 (murder weapon is a snake)
7. amphibian...TBD
8. insect...Don't Die, Dragonfly by Linda Joy Singleton
9. mythical...Silver's Edge by Anne Kelleher(Fae) 10/24
10. human/creature...Swimming Without a Net by Mary Janice Davidson 9/2(mermaid)

Dancing With Werewolves (Delilah Street, Paranormal Investigator, Book 1)Tiger (5 Ancestors)The Monkey's Raincoat (Elvis Cole, #1)Fish Out of Water (Fred the Mermaid, #3)Raven's Strike (Raven Set, #2)The 8th Confession (Women's Murder Club #8) Don't Die, Dragonfly (The Seer, #1)Silver's Edge (Reader's Choice)Swimming Without a Net (Fred the Mermaid, #2)



message 4: by Briansgirl "Master Book Sale Huntress" (last edited Aug 15, 2009 08:37AM) (new)

1895628 Subject to whim and changes, here's what I'm planning. Seven books are rereads although I havn't read the five Imponderables books for so long I've probably forgotten most of them. There are 3 newer Imponderables books I don't have that would fit 2 of the categories (Why do Pirates like Parrots?/fish and Do Elephant's Jump?/mammal) but was trying not to buy any books for this (and my library doesn't have any Imponderables books, although they do have the P.G. Wodehouse book).

1. dog...When Did Wild Poodles Roam the Earth? An Imponderables Book by David Feldman
2. cat...The Cat-nappers (A Jeeves and Wooster story) by P.G. Wodehouse
3. mammal...What Are Hyenas Laughing At Anyway? An Imponderables' Book by David Feldman
4. fish...When Do Fish Sleep? An Imponderables' Book by David Feldman
5. bird...Do Penguins Have Knees? An Imponderables' Book by David Feldman
6. reptile...Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (Basilisk)
7. amphibian...Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander (aka J.K. Rowling)
8. insect...Who Put the Butter in Butterfly? And Other Fearless Investigations into Our Illogical Language by David Feldman
9. mythical...Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton (Dinosaurs)

Do Penguins Have Knees?  An Imponderables' BookWhen Do Fish Sleep?   An Imponderables' Book When Did Wild Poodles Roam the Earth? An Imponderables BookWho Put the Butter in Butterfly?  And Other Fearless Investigations into Our Illogical LanguageWhat Are Hyenas Laughing At Anyway?Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemJurassic Park


message 5: by Shannon (last edited Aug 14, 2009 10:59PM) (new)

2016128 Here's my tentative list:

1. dogs, dogs, dogs: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
2. cats, cats, cats: Mortal Seductions by Allyson James
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs
4. fish/es: Sleeping with the Fishes by MaryJanice Davidson
5. bird/s: Storm Born (Dark Swan, #1) by Richelle Mead
6. reptile/s: Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth by Simon R. Green
7. amphibian/s: Dragon's Breath (Tales of the Frog Princess, Book 2) by E.D. Baker
8. insect/s: Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Breath of Fire by Tammy Kane

Bonus category - Any human and creature combination (satyrs): Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber

Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1) Mortal Seductions The Hob's Bargain Sleeping with the Fishes (Fred the Mermaid, #1) Storm Born (Dark Swan, #1) Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth (Nightside, #6) Dragon's Breath (Tales of the Frog Princess, Book 2) Fragile Eternity (Wicked Lovely, #3) Breath of Fire Nicholas (The Lords of Satyr #1)


message 6: by Angie (new)

1939299 Do the dogs and cats have to be domesticated or can they be the bigger and wilder versions such as wolves and lions?


message 7: by Kasia, Tender Barbarian (new)

1504904 I would say wild stuff goes


message 8: by BJ Rose (last edited Aug 28, 2009 03:43PM) (new)

2030200 Another challenge - I'm definitely certifiable!

It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs: The Snake the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
2. cats: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan
3. mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince by Julia London (horse on cover)
4. fish/es: Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay
5. bird/s: One Man's Love by Karen Ranney (birds on cover)
6. reptile/s: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters
7. amphibian/s: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
8. insect/s: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Throne of Jade:Temeraire by Naomi Novik

Bonus category: (not needed to complete the challenge)
Any human and creature combination (ex: shifters, mermaids/mermen): The Dream Thief by Shana Abe


Lair of the Lion The Perils of Pursuing a Prince (Desperate Debutantes, Book 2) Brother Fish One Man's Love  Book One of The Highland Lords The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog (Amelia Peabody, #7) Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody, #1) James and the Giant Peach Throne of Jade (Temeraire, #2) The Dream Thief (Drakon, #2) The Curse of the Pharaohs (Amelia Peabody, #2)


message 9: by Annvelwis (last edited Sep 29, 2009 06:08AM) (new)

1910173 Looks like a great challenge. My very tentative list:

Crazy For YouThe Wallflower (Halle Pumas, #1)Love Bites (Argeneau #2)Saving Fish From DrowningGrave Secret (Harper Connelly Mystery, #4)Krokodyl z kraju KarolinyThe Door in the HedgeLord of the FliesDate Me, Baby, One More Time (Immortally Sexy, Book 1)Caine

1. dogs, dogs, dogs
Crazy For You by Jennifer Crusie 16-09
2. cats, cats, cats
The Wallflower by Dana Marie Bell 09-09
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats
Love Bites by Lynsay Sands 13-09
4. fish/es
Saving Fish From Drowning by Amy Tan 29-09
5. bird/s
Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
6. reptile/s
Krokodyl z kraju Karoliny by Joanna Chmielewska 16-09
7. amphibian/s
The Princess and the Frog from The Door in the Hedge by Robin McKinley 11-09
8. insect/s
Lord of the Flies by William Golding 25-09
9. legendary or mythical (dragons, unicorns, dinosaurs, etc)
Date Me, Baby, One More Time by Stephanie Rowe 28-09
Bonus category: Any human and creature combination
Caine by Blayne Edwards 08-09


message 10: by Kasia, Tender Barbarian (new)

1504904 It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge (Sept 1 - Nov 30)


My tentative selection:

1. dogs: The Sea-Wolf
2. cats: Practical Magic
3. other mammals: Riders of the Purple Sage or Oryx and Crake or Rabbit Run or The King Must Die
4. fish: [b:]
5. birds: Grave Secret or Oryx and Crake or The Plague of Doves or The Sparrow or My Side of the Mountain or The Thorn Birds or The Crow Road
6. reptiles: [b:]
7. amphibians: [b:]
8. insects: Luna
9. mythical creatures: His Majesty's Dragon or Eragon or The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo


The Sea-Wolf (Dover Thrift Editions)Practical MagicRiders of the Purple SageOryx and CrakeRabbit, RunThe King Must Die  A NovelGrave Secret (Harper Connelly Mystery, #4)Oryx and CrakeThe Plague of Doves  A NovelThe SparrowMy Side of the Mountain (Mountain, Book 1)The Thorn BirdsThe Crow RoadLuna His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, #1)Eragon (Inheritance, #1)The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millenium, #1)The Einstein Intersection

Bonus (human hybrid): The Einstein Intersection


message 11: by Angie (new)

1939299 My very tentative list:

1. Castle of the Wolf – Sandra Schwab
2. Blood Drive - Jeanne C Stein
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats - TBC
4. fish/es -TBC
5. Touch of Darkness – Christina Dodd
6. The Night Serpent – Anna Leonard
7. amphibian/s - TBC
8. Dragonfly In Amber – Diana Gabaldon
9. Dragon's Lair – Denise Lynn
Bonus category: TBC

Castle of the WolfBlood Drive (Anna Strong, Book 2)Touch of Darkness (Darkness Chosen, Book 2)The Night Serpent (Silhouette Nocturne)Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander, #2)Dragon's Lair (Silhouette Nocturne)


message 12: by Melissa (last edited 23 days ago, 06:04PM) (new)

325271 5/10 completed


1. dog - Dog Days by John Levitt
2. cat - Summon the Keeper by Tanya Huff* * *
3. mammal - Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs* * * *
4. fish - Aphrodite's Secret by Julie Kenner
5. bird - Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
6. reptile - Circus of the Damned (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #3) by Laurell K. Hamilton* * * *
7. amphibian - Water Song A Retelling of "The Frog Prince" by Suzanne Weyn* * * * *
8. insect - Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
9. mythical - Kiss of Fate by Deborah Cooke
bonus(mermaid) - Goddess of the Sea by P.C. Cast

Dog Days (Dog Days, #1)Summon the Keeper (Keeper's Chronicles, #1)Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2)Aphrodite's SecretGrave Secret (Harper Connelly, #4)Circus of the Damned (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #3) Water Song  A Retelling of "The Frog Prince"Fragile Eternity (Wicked Lovely, #3)Kiss of Fate (Dragonfire, Book 3)Goddess of the Sea (Goddess Summoning, #1)


message 14: by Sallie (last edited 4 days ago, 06:14AM) (new)

2304495 This is my list:
COMPLETED 5/10 11.20
1. DOGS: Finding Mr. Right - Emily Carmichael
2. CATS: Into the Wild - Erin Hunter COMPLETED 11.20
3. ANY MAMMAL: Taming Lord Renwick - Jeanne Savory COMPLETED 09.06
4. FISH: Sleeping with the Fishes - MaryJanice Davidson
5. BIRD: Hoot - Carl Hiaasen COMPLETED 09.01
6. REPTILE: Where the Heart Is - Elizabeth Lowell
7. AMPHIBIAN: The Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame COMPLETED 10.30
8. INSECTS: Firefly Summer - Maeve Binchy
9. LEGENDARY/MYTHICAL: Brisinger - Christopher Paolini
BONUS: The New Moon - Stephanie Meyer COMPLETED 11.06

Finding Mr. RightInto the Wild (Warriors, #1)Taming Lord Renwick (Zebra Regency Romance)Fish Out of Water (Fred the Mermaid, #3)HootWhere the Heart Is
Firefly SummerNew Moon (Twilight Saga, #2)


message 15: by Amanda (new)

2621652 Tentative list:
1. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
2. Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
3. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs
4. Swimming without a Net by MaryJanice Davidson
5. The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
6. Storm Born by Richelle Mead
7. You Have to Kiss a Lot of Frogs by Laurie Graff
8. Butterfly by Kathryn Harvey
9. Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken
10. Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong (9/29!)

Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1)Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville, Book 1)The Hob's BargainSwimming Without a Net (Fred the Mermaid, #2)The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, #1)Storm Born (Dark Swan, #1)You Have To Kiss A Lot Of Frogs (Red Dress Ink)ButterflyDragon Actually (Dragon Kin, #1)Frostbitten (Women of the Otherworld, #10)


message 16: by Mel W (last edited Aug 31, 2009 10:20AM) (new)

471724 I'll join in. Not much of a list yet but I'll add to it as I go along :)

1. dogs -
2. cats - Burning Wild by Christine Feehan
3. mammals - Splendid by Julia Quinn
4. fish -
5. bird - Heart of Fire by Linda Howard
6. reptile -
7. amphibian -
8. insect -
9. legendary or mythical -

Bonus: - Shadow of the Moon by Rebecca York

Burning Wild (Leopard People, #3) Splendid (Splendid Trilogy, #1) Heart of Fire Shadow of the Moon (Moon series, Book 6)


message 17: by BJ Rose (new)

2030200 First One Done! Throne of Jade (Temeraire, #2)

It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs: The Snake the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
2. cats: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan
3. mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince by Julia London (horse on cover)
4. fish/es: Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay
5. bird/s: One Man's Love by Karen Ranney (birds on cover)
6. reptile/s: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters
7. amphibian/s: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
8. insect/s: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Throne of Jade:Temeraire by Naomi Novik Sept. 5

Bonus category: (not needed to complete the challenge)
Any human and creature combination (ex: shifters, mermaids/mermen): The Dream Thief by Shana Abe


Lair of the Lion The Perils of Pursuing a Prince (Desperate Debutantes, Book 2) Brother Fish One Man's Love  Book One of The Highland Lords The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog (Amelia Peabody, #7) Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody, #1) James and the Giant Peach The Dream Thief (Drakon, #2) The Curse of the Pharaohs (Amelia Peabody, #2)


message 18: by Tiffany (new)

2533484 This one looks really good. I'll be making my list later today when I look through my books. :)


message 19: by Tiffany (last edited 5 days ago, 04:42PM) (new)

2533484 I'm going to have to change my list, I'm in Ohio visiting my family for a few weeks and I absolutely Love the library out here. Time to catch up on some library reading. ;)
List so far:
1. dogs: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs DONE 11/18/2009
2. cats: Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn DONE 11/05/2009
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats: Doomwyte Redwall #20 by Brian Jacques
4. fish/es
5. bird/s: In the Company of Ogres by A. Lee Martinez
6. reptile/s:
7. amphibian/s
8. insect/s
9. legendary or mythical:

Bonus category:

Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2)Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville, Book 1)In the Company of OgresDoomwyte (Redwall, #20)


message 20: by Shannon (last edited Sep 04, 2009 10:34PM) (new)

2016128 1. dogs, dogs, dogs: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
2. cats, cats, cats: Mortal Seductions by Allyson James
3. any kind of mammals: The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs
4. fish/es: Sleeping with the Fishes by MaryJanice Davidson
5. bird/s: Storm Born (Dark Swan, #1) by Richelle Mead - 9/4 - ★ ★ ★ ★
6. reptile/s: Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth by Simon R. Green
7. amphibian/s: Dragon's Breath (Tales of the Frog Princess, Book 2) by E.D. Baker
8. insect/s: Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Breath of Fire by Tammy Kane

Bonus category - Any human and creature combination (satyrs): Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber

READ
Storm Born (Dark Swan, #1)

TO READ
Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1) Mortal Seductions The Hob's Bargain Sleeping with the Fishes (Fred the Mermaid, #1) Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth (Nightside, #6) Dragon's Breath (Tales of the Frog Princess, Book 2) Fragile Eternity (Wicked Lovely, #3) Breath of Fire Nicholas (The Lords of Satyr #1)

ALSO READ
Hannah (Daughters of the Sea, #1)


message 21: by Yz (new)

434780 Tiffany wrote: "Are we allowed nonfiction?
..."



Any book that will fit the category and you would like to read will do. So yes, non-fiction is allowed.



message 22: by Sallie (last edited Sep 06, 2009 06:06PM) (new)

2304495 This is my list:
COMPLETED 2/10 09.06
1. DOGS: Finding Mr. Right - Emily Carmichael
2. CATS: Into the Wild - Erin Hunter
3. ANY MAMMAL: Taming Lord Renwick - Jeanne Savory COMPLETED 09.06
4. FISH: Fish Out of Water - MaryJanice Davidson
5. BIRD: Hoot - Carl Hiaasen COMPLETED 09.01
6. REPTILE: Where the Heart Is - Elizabeth Lowell
7. AMPHIBIAN: The Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame
8. INSECTS: Firefly Summer - Maeve Binchy
9. LEGENDARY/MYTHICAL: Brisinger - Christopher Paolini
BONUS: The New Moon - Stephanie Meyer




message 23: by Mel W (new)

471724 1/9 done - Sept 6

1. dogs -
2. cats - Burning Wild by Christine Feehan
3. mammals - Splendid by Julia Quinn 7/9
4. fish -
5. bird - Heart of Fire by Linda Howard 3/9
6. reptile -
7. amphibian -
8. insect -
9. legendary or mythical -

Bonus: - Shadow of the Moon by Rebecca York

Burning Wild (Leopard People, #3) Splendid (Splendid Trilogy, #1) Heart of Fire Shadow of the Moon (Moon series, Book 6)


message 24: by BJ Rose (new)

2030200 Two Down! Throne of Jade (Temeraire, #2) James and the Giant Peach

It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs: The Snake the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
2. cats: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan
3. mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince by Julia London (horse on cover)
4. fish/es: Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay
5. bird/s: One Man's Love by Karen Ranney (birds on cover)
6. reptile/s: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters
7. amphibian/s: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
8. insect/s: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Sept. 8
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Throne of Jade:Temeraire by Naomi Novik Sept. 5

Bonus category: (not needed to complete the challenge)
Any human and creature combination (ex: shifters, mermaids/mermen): The Dream Thief by Shana Abe




message 25: by Mel W (new)

471724 3/9 done - Sept 6

1. dogs - Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd 10/9
2. cats - Burning Wild by Christine Feehan
3. mammals - Splendid by Julia Quinn 7/9
4. fish -
5. bird - Heart of Fire by Linda Howard 3/9
6. reptile -
7. amphibian -
8. insect -
9. legendary or mythical -

Bonus: - Shadow of the Moon by Rebecca York

Scent of Darkness (Darkness Chosen, Book 1) Burning Wild (Leopard People, #3) Splendid (Splendid Trilogy, #1) Heart of Fire Shadow of the Moon (Moon series, Book 6)


message 26: by BJ Rose (new)

2030200 3 Done! Throne of Jade (Temeraire, #2) James and the Giant Peach Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody, #1)

It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs: The Snake the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
2. cats: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan
3. mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince by Julia London (horse on cover)
4. fish/es: Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay
5. bird/s: One Man's Love by Karen Ranney (birds on cover)
6. reptile/s: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters
7. amphibian/s: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters Sept. 12
8. insect/s: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Sept. 8
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Throne of Jade:Temeraire by Naomi Novik Sept. 5

10. Bonus category: (not needed to complete the challenge): Any human & creature combination (ex: shifters, mermaids/mermen): The Dream Thief by Shana Abe





message 27: by Shannon (last edited Sep 12, 2009 03:40PM) (new)

2016128 2 DOWN, 8 TO GO

1. dogs, dogs, dogs: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs - 9/12 - ★ ★ ★ ★
2. cats, cats, cats: Mortal Seductions by Allyson James
3. any kind of mammals: The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs
4. fish/es: Sleeping with the Fishes by MaryJanice Davidson
5. bird/s: Storm Born (Dark Swan, #1) by Richelle Mead - 9/4 - ★ ★ ★ ★
6. reptile/s: Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth by Simon R. Green
7. amphibian/s: Dragon's Breath (Tales of the Frog Princess, Book 2) by E.D. Baker
8. insect/s: Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Breath of Fire by Tammy Kane

Bonus category - Any human and creature combination (satyrs): Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber

READ
Storm Born (Dark Swan, #1) Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1)

TO READ
Mortal Seductions The Hob's Bargain Sleeping with the Fishes (Fred the Mermaid, #1) Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth (Nightside, #6) Dragon's Breath (Tales of the Frog Princess, Book 2) Fragile Eternity (Wicked Lovely, #3) Breath of Fire Nicholas (The Lords of Satyr #1)

ALSO READ
Hannah (Daughters of the Sea, #1)


message 28: by Mel W (new)

471724 4/9 done - Sept 15

1. dogs - Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd 10/9
2. cats - Burning Wild by Christine Feehan 15/9
3. mammals - Splendid by Julia Quinn 7/9
4. fish -
5. bird - Heart of Fire by Linda Howard 3/9
6. reptile -
7. amphibian -
8. insect -
9. legendary or mythical -

Bonus: - Shadow of the Moon by Rebecca York

Scent of Darkness (Darkness Chosen, Book 1) Burning Wild (Leopard People, #3) Splendid (Splendid Trilogy, #1) Heart of Fire Shadow of the Moon (Moon, #6)


message 29: by Lindy-Lane (last edited 1 day ago, 11:42AM) (new)

1448668 It's a Jungle Picks:

Dogs: Hush Puppy by Laurien Berenson FINISHED 10.20

Cats: Black Hills by Nora Roberts FINISHED 9.24

Mammals: Discovering Pig Magic by Julie Crabtree FINISHED 11.23

Fish: Saving Fish from Drowning A Novel by Amy Tan

Bird: An Owl Too Many by Charlotte MacLeod FINISHED 10.10

Reptile: Endangered Species by Nevada Barr

Amphibian: The Chocolate Frog Frame-Upby Joanna Carl FINISHED 11.02

Insect: The Butterfly Hunter Adventures of People Who Found Their True Calling Way Off the Beaten Path by Chris Ballard

Mythical: Song of the Wanderer by Bruce Coville

Bonus Human/Creature: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris

FINISHED:

Black HillsAn Owl Too Many (Peter Shandy Mysteries)Hush Puppy (Melanie Travis Mysteries, #6)The Chocolate Frog Frame-Up (Chocoholic Mystery, Book 3)Discovering Pig Magic


message 30: by Julie (Mom2lnb) (new)

883725 I'm not sure if I'll be able to finish this one with all the other challenges I'm working on, but I love animals so much I have to give it a shot.:-)

Update 9/15
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats
Zack by Cheyenne McCray (bull & horse) (9/14)

Completed 1/9
Zack (Armed and Dangerous, #1)


message 31: by BJ Rose (new)

2030200 Julie (Mom2lnb) wrote: "I'm not sure if I'll be able to finish this one with all the other challenges I'm working on, but I love animals so much I have to give it a shot.:-)..."

Julie, I felt the same way, but we do have 3 months to finish, thank heaven!




message 32: by Julie (Mom2lnb) (new)

883725 Yes, thank goodness it is 3 months, BJ Rose, or I wouldn't have a chance. Reading as slow as I do, I've started strategically planning my reading, so that I can cross-post to as many categories as possible. Now if only all my books would fit as many challenges as the one I posted above, I'd be done in no time. I managed to fit it into 6 challenges (all 3 A-Zs, Lifetime of Books, Jungle, and Monthly). I think that's a record for me.:-)


message 33: by Kasia, Tender Barbarian (new)

1504904 wow


message 34: by Julie (Mom2lnb) (new)

883725 Update 9/25
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats
Zack by Cheyenne McCray (bull & horse) (9/14)

5. bird/s
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (9/23)

Completed 2/9
Zack (Armed and Dangerous, #1)The Raven Prince (Princes Trilogy, #1)


message 35: by Jane (last edited Oct 03, 2009 04:42AM) (new)

1877087 1. Dogs - Dog People - Ruby Bartek - 27/09/09
2. Cats - Dead Cat Smell - Tara West - 15/09/09
3. Mammal - Taming a Sea-Horse - Robert B Parker - 12/09/09
4. Fish - TBD
5. Reptile - TBD
6. Bird/s - A Catskill Eagle - Robert B Parker - 11/09/09
7. Amphibian/s - TBD
8. Insect/s - Blowfly - Patricia Cornwell
9. Mythical - TBD

Bonus : Human + creature combo - Bitten - Kelley Armstrong -



message 36: by Shazzy (last edited Oct 14, 2009 06:07AM) (new)

1034664 I'll have a go!

1. Dogs - Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
2. Cats - Untamed House of Night by P.C. Cast
3. Horses - Black Hills by Nora Roberts
4. Fish - The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing by Melissa Bank
5. Bird - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
6. Reptile - Doomsday can Wait by Lori Handeland (Sawyer can shape-shift into a snake)
7. Amphibian - The Frog Princess by E.D. Baker
8. Insect/s - Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
9. Dragons - Jennifer Scales and the Ancient Furnace MaryJanice Davidson

Bonus: Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon



message 37: by BJ Rose (last edited Sep 27, 2009 08:12PM) (new)

2030200 5/10 Throne of Jade (Temeraire, #2) James and the Giant Peach Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody, #1) The Dream Thief (Drakon, #2) Lair of the Lion


It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs: The Snake the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
2. cats: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan Sept. 27
3. mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince by Julia London (horse on cover)
4. fish/es: Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay
5. bird/s: One Man's Love by Karen Ranney (birds on cover)
6. reptile/s: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters
7. amphibian/s: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters Sept. 12
8. insect/s: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Sept. 8
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Throne of Jade:Temeraire by Naomi Novik Sept. 5

10. Bonus: Human/creature combination: shifters: The Dream Thief by Shana Abe Sept. 21





message 38: by BJ Rose (last edited Sep 28, 2009 07:35PM) (new)

2030200 5 Done + Bonus! Throne of Jade (Temeraire, #2) James and the Giant Peach Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody, #1) Lair of the Lion The Curse of the Pharaohs (Amelia Peabody, #2)

It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs: The Snake the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
2. cats: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan Sept. 27
3. mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince by Julia London (horse on cover)
4. fish/es: Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay
5. bird/s: One Man's Love by Karen Ranney (birds on cover)
6. reptile/s: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters Sept. 28
7. amphibian/s: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters Sept. 12
8. insect/s: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Sept. 8
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Throne of Jade:Temeraire by Naomi Novik Sept. 5

10. Bonus category: (not needed to complete the challenge): Any human & creature combination (ex: shifters, mermaids/mermen): The Dream Thief by Shana Abe Sept. 21




message 39: by Mel W (last edited Sep 29, 2009 02:01AM) (new)

471724 5/10 done - Sept 29

1. dogs - Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd 10/9
2. cats - Burning Wild by Christine Feehan 15/9
3. mammals - Splendid by Julia Quinn 7/9
4. fish -
5. bird - Heart of Fire by Linda Howard 3/9
6. reptile -
7. amphibian -
8. insect -
9. legendary or mythical -

10. Bonus: - Shadow of the Moon by Rebecca York 29/9

Scent of Darkness (Darkness Chosen, Book 1) Burning Wild (Leopard People, #3) Splendid (Splendid Trilogy, #1) Heart of Fire Shadow of the Moon (Moon, #6)


message 40: by Toni (last edited Sep 29, 2009 06:57AM) (new)

2022471 Update 1/9

1. Dog - A Kiss Before the Apocalypse
2. Cat - Dewey: The Small-Town Cat Who Touched the World
3. Any mammal (not dog/cat) - Moo (pig) 9/26
4. Fish - Double Whammy
5. Bird - The Hunger Games
6. Reptile - Echoes of the Fourth Magic (lizard)
7. Amphibian - The Wind in the Willows (frog)
8. Insect - Along Came a Spider
9. Legendary/mythical creature - The Girl the Dragon Tattoo

Bonus: Nightlife (half human-half vampire)


A Kiss Before the Apocalypse (Remy Chandler, #1)Dewey  The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the WorldMooDouble WhammyThe Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1)Echoes of the Fourth Magic (The Chronicles of Ynis Aielle, #1)The Wind in the Willows Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross, Book 1)The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1)

Nightlife (Cal Leandros, #1)


message 41: by Kasia, Tender Barbarian (new)

1504904 done

Sharp TeethMaus II  A Survivor's Tale  And Here My Troubles BeganA Walk in the Woods  Rediscovering America Along the Appalachian TrailTrout Fishing in AmericaThe Maltese FalconThe Enormous CrocodileBeastlyThe Shrinking ManThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1)

1. dogs: Sharp Teeth
2. cats: Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began
3. other mammals: A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America Along the Appalachian Trail
4. fish: Trout Fishing in America
5. birds: The Maltese Falcon
6. reptiles: The Enormous Crocodile
7. amphibians: Beastly (Frog character in the book)
8. insects: The Shrinking Man
9. mythical creatures: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Bonus (human hybrid): Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2) Hunting Ground (werewolf)


message 42: by BJ Rose (new)

2030200 OMG!!! Kasia! Congratulations!!

For myself, I'm glad I still have two more months, since 2 of the remaining ones are in other November challenges.


message 43: by Yz (new)

434780 Wow, Kasia...another challenge down!


message 44: by Kasia, Tender Barbarian (new)

1504904 Thanks guys! This challenge sort of worked itself out without me trying much... No that I'm complaining.


message 45: by Shazzy (new)

1034664 Well done Kasia! :)


message 46: by Kasia, Tender Barbarian (new)

1504904 Thnx! I love your avarat. That abs are sure yummy ;D


message 47: by Shazzy (last edited Oct 01, 2009 06:56AM) (new)

1034664 I agree! I was searching for a pic of a guy with a belly piercing (Seth from Wicked Lovely has one) and I found him! :)


message 48: by Annvelwis (new)

1910173 All done.

Crazy For YouThe Wallflower (Halle Pumas, #1)Love Bites (Argeneau #2)Saving Fish From DrowningThe Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1)Krokodyl z kraju KarolinyThe Door in the HedgeLord of the FliesDate Me, Baby, One More Time (Immortally Sexy, Book 1)Caine

1. dogs, dogs, dogs
Crazy For You by Jennifer Crusie 16-09
2. cats, cats, cats
The Wallflower by Dana Marie Bell 09-09
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats
Love Bites by Lynsay Sands 13-09
4. fish/es
Saving Fish From Drowning by Amy Tan 29-09
5. bird/s
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 01-10
6. reptile/s
Krokodyl z kraju Karoliny by Joanna Chmielewska 16-09
7. amphibian/s
The Princess and the Frog from The Door in the Hedge by Robin McKinley 11-09
8. insect/s
Lord of the Flies by William Golding 25-09
9. legendary or mythical (dragons, unicorns, dinosaurs, etc)
Date Me, Baby, One More Time by Stephanie Rowe 28-09
Bonus category: Any human and creature combination
Caine by Blayne Edwards 08-09


message 49: by Kasia, Tender Barbarian (new)

1504904 ;) You even did the bonus category. Congrats!


message 50: by Annvelwis (last edited Oct 01, 2009 03:46AM) (new)

1910173 Thanks, Kasia. You were right: this challenge really works itself out :)


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