Thanks. That X was a real challenge.

Congrats, Barbsis!

COMPLETED 12/11

A - Arthur, Keri -Chasing the Shadows 1/09
B - Bast, Anya -The Chosen Sin 1/09
C - Coben, Harlan - Drop Shot 2/22
D - Dean, Kimberly - Secrets The Best in Women's Erotic Romance, Vol. 11 5/12
E - Ellison, J.T. - All The Pretty Girls 7/15
F - Feehan, Christine -Murder Game 1/09
G - Grafton, Sue - S is for Silence 3/8
H - Howell, Hannah -Highland Sinner 1/09
I - Ione, Larissa -Desire Unchained 3/13
J - Johnson, Jean -The Mage 4/29
K - Kauffman, Donna -Let Me In 3/6
L - Leigh, Lora -Nauti Intentions 4/12
M - Morgan, Alexis -Darkness Unknown 2/2
N - Niffennegger, Audrey - The Time Traveler's Wife 3/12
O - O'Kerry, Janeen -Daughter of Gold 2/28
P - Pillow, Michelle -Realm Immortal 1/09
Q - Quinn, Sherrill -Daring the Moon 5/17
R - Roberts, Judson -Strongbow Saga -Books 2 & 3 2/09
S - Scott, Michael - The Alchemist 5/6
T - Tabke, Karen -Master of Torment 1/09
U - Unger, Lisa - Blackout 3/11
V - Vaughan, Elizabeth -White Star 4/7
W - Wolff, Veronia -Warrior of the Highlands 1/09
X - Dejesus, Edmund X. - The Law of Falling Bodies 12/11
Y - York, Rebecca -Eternal Moon 4/8
Z - Zusak, Markus - I Am The Messenger 4/23

Sarah wrote: "Yay! I finished!..."

Yay right back!!! Great finish!

Congrats, Sarah.

Yay! I finished!

A-Z Author Challenge

A-shley, Jennifer
B-rockmann, Suzanne
C-ollins, Suzanne
D-odd, Christina
E-vanovich, Janet
F-rost, Jeaniene
G-leason, Colleen
H-oward, Linda
I-les, Greg
J-ohns, Geoff
K-rentz, Jayne Ann
L-ondon, Cait
M-ayhue, Melissa
N-oel, Alyson
O-Shea, Patti
P-atterson, James
Q-uick, Amanda
R-oberts, Nora
S-howalter, Gena
T-rent, Tiffany
U-rasawa, Naoki
V-iehl, Lynn
W-illig, Lauren
X-Phoenix, Adrian (X in last name)
Y-oshida, Sunao
Z-usak, Markus

Thanks :)

FlibBityFLooB wrote: "Yay. I finished my last A-Z challenge in 2009. Look forward to next year's yearly challenges :)

A - Atwood, Margaret - The Handmaid's Tale, Jun '09
B - [author:Libba Bray|2526..."

Well done! :)

FlibBityFLooB wrote: "Yay. I finished my last A-Z challenge in 2009. Look forward to next year's yearly challenges :)"

Congratulations, FlibBity!

I did a little anticipating for next year's A-Z challenges, and set aside a couple books for January instead of reading them this month, for the character names with difficult letters.

Congrats, Flib.

Im on my last book for this challenge, too.

Yay. I finished my last A-Z challenge in 2009. Look forward to next year's yearly challenges :)

A - Atwood, Margaret - The Handmaid's Tale, Jun '09
B - Libba Bray - A Great and Terrible Beauty, Aug '09
C - Suzanne Collins - Hunger Games, Sep '09
D -MaryJanice Davidson - Undead and Unwed, Jun '09
E - Janet Evanovich - One for the Money, Jun '09
F -Jeaniene Frost - Destined For an Early Grave, Aug '09
G -Claudia Gray - Evernight, May '09
H - Harris, Charlaine - Dead and Gone, Oct '09
I - Ilona Andrews - Magic Burns, Dec '09
J - Jeaniene Frost - One Foot in the Grave, Jul '09
K - Kinsella, Sophie - Can You Keep a Secret, Jun '09
L - Liz Carlyle - One Little Sin, Nov '09
M - Katie MacAlister - The Corset Diaries, Sep '09
N - Audrey Niffenegger - The Time Traveler's Wife, Sep '09
O - Shannon Olson - Welcome to My Planet, Oct '09
P - Vicki Pettersson - Scent of Shadows, Nov '09
Q - Julia Quinn - The Duke and I, Oct '09
R - Rowling J K - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Sep '09
S - Shanna Swendson - Enchanted, Inc - Sep '09
T - Sherry Thomas - Private Arrangements, Dec '09
U - Lisa Unger - Beautiful Lies, Nov '09
V - Rachel Vincent - Stray, Sep '09
W - J.R. Ward - Dark Lover, May '09
X - Xiaolu Guo - Concise Chinese English Dictionary for Lovers, Oct '09
Y - Barbara Yoder - Finding the Way, Nov '09
Z - Gabrielle Zevin - Elsewhere, Nov '09

Thanks, everyone! Now I'm all done with my annual challenges. Yay!

Well done, Julie!

Julie (Mom2lnb) wrote: "All Done - Completed 12/2..."

Congratulations, Julie!!

Julie (Mom2lnb) wrote: "All Done - Completed 12/2
A-Anderson, Catherine - Seventh Heaven (5/27)
B-Bat-Ami, Miriam - Two Suns in the Sky (4/21)
C-Cheyenne McCray - Zack (9/14)
D-D'Alessandro, Jacquie - The Bride Thief (1/2..."

Congratulations!

All Done - Completed 12/2
A-Anderson, Catherine - Seventh Heaven (5/27)
B-Bat-Ami, Miriam - Two Suns in the Sky (4/21)
C-Cheyenne McCray - Zack (9/14)
D-D'Alessandro, Jacquie - The Bride Thief (1/27)
E-Elizabeth Murphy - Abiding Love (8/4)
F-Foley, Gaelen - Devil Takes a Bride (6/7)
G-Garwood, Julie - Honor's Splendour (4/16)
H-Hatch, Donna - The Stranger She Married (7/6)
I-Ivory, Judith - The Indiscretion (10/20)
J-Joy, Dara - Tonight or Never (4/29)
K-Kenner, Julie - Night Moves (5/31)
L-Lehosit, Sean Vincent - Lucifer and Lacious (4/24)
M-McCarthy, Erin - The Pregnancy Test (6/30)
N-North, Darian - Violation (5/6)
O-O'Reilly, Kathleen - Touched by Fire (11/6)
P-Peters, Elizabeth - Crocodile on the Sandbank (10/7)
Q-Quinn, Tara Taylor - Father, Unknown (10/27)
R-Rice, Lisa Marie - Dangerous Lover (2/2)
S-Samuel, Barbara - A Bed of Spices (4/1)
T-Thompson, Vicki Lewis - Nerd in Shining Armor (2/24)
U-Una McManus - Abide with Me (12/2)
V-Vaz, Mark Cotta - Twilight: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion (9/30)
W-Ward, J.R. - Lover Enshrined (1/19)
X-Roz Denny Fox - The Baby Album (9/17)
Y-Yeary, Celia - The Wedding Auction (10/7)
Z-Zimmerman, Diana - Kandide and the Secret of the Mists (11/23)

Hi Flib....what about Stephanie Tyler? Also, you can look at some of the other's lists. I did that a few times, and got some really good books that way.

Thanks BJ! Like southpaw, I'm looking forward to next year's challenges.

Cool...you can definitely finish this before the year ends.

WoohWooh, yz! I only have one book left, then :)

A - Atwood, Margaret - The Handmaid's Tale, Jun '09
B - Libba Bray - A Great and Terrible Beauty, Aug '09
C - Suzanne Collins - Hunger Games, Sep '09
D -MaryJanice Davidson - Undead and Unwed, Jun '09
E - Janet Evanovich - One for the Money, Jun '09
F -Jeaniene Frost - Destined For an Early Grave, Aug '09
G -Claudia Gray - Evernight, May '09
H - Harris, Charlaine - Dead and Gone, Oct '09
I - Ilona Andrews - Magic Burns, Dec '09
J - Jeaniene Frost - One Foot in the Grave, Jul '09
K - Kinsella, Sophie - Can You Keep a Secret, Jun '09
L - Liz Carlyle - One Little Sin, Nov '09
M - Katie MacAlister - The Corset Diaries, Sep '09
N - Audrey Niffenegger - The Time Traveler's Wife, Sep '09
O - Shannon Olson - Welcome to My Planet, Oct '09
P - Vicki Pettersson - Scent of Shadows, Nov '09
Q - Julia Quinn - The Duke and I, Oct '09
R - Rowling J K - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Sep '09
S - Shanna Swendson - Enchanted, Inc - Sep '09
T - ??? <============= considering Thomas, Sherry
U - Lisa Unger - Beautiful Lies, Nov '09
V - Rachel Vincent - Stray, Sep '09
W - J.R. Ward - Dark Lover, May '09
X - Xiaolu Guo - Concise Chinese English Dictionary for Lovers, Oct '09
Y - Barbara Yoder - Finding the Way, Nov '09
Z - Gabrielle Zevin - Elsewhere, Nov '09

It can either work for first name or last name. Doesn't matter.

Does the author's name have to be last name first letter, or are we including first name? :)

Thanks Yz and BJ. I'm looking forward to these A-Z challenges in 2010. I really ejoyed doing them.

Congratulations, Annie and Southpaw!!

Way to go, southpaw285!

A-Z Author Challenge:

*****DONE*****

Update as of 12/02/09

A=Angell, Kate - Squeeze PlaySqueeze Play 09.30.09
B=Burton, Jaci - =Dare to Love 09.01.09
C=Carr, Robyn - Shelter Mountain 08.15.09
D=Davidson, MaryJanice - Undead and Unwed 08.20.09
E=Evanovich, Janet - One For The Money 08.22.09
F=Foster, Lori - Too Much Temptation 09.25.09
G=Godbersen, Anna - The Luxe 09.26.09
H=Howard, Linda - Up Close and Dangerous 09.27.09
I=Ivory, Judith - The Indiscretion 11.30.09
J=James, Julie - Practice Makes Perfect 09.15.09
K=Kennedy, Elle - Dance of Seduction 08.13.09
L=Leigh, Lora - Wildcard 08.18.09
M=McCarthy, Erin - Flat Out Sexy 08.12.09
N=Nelson, Rhonda - The Maverick 11.29.09
O=O'Reilly, Morgan Q. - Cowboys Dream Too 11.13.09
P=Palmer, Diana - Lawman 09.04.09
Q=Quinn, Julia - The Duke And I 08.02.09
R=Robers, Nora - Sea Swept 10.25.09
S=Shalvis, Jill - Double Play 08.11.09
T=Tyler, Stephanie - Hard to Hold 11.29.09
U=SUgarmen, Daniel - No One Here Gets Out Alive 10.31.09 ("U" in last name)
V=Valdez, Lisa - Passion 12.01.09
W=Weir, Alison - Innocent Traitor: A Novel of Lady Jane Grey 09.24.09
X=AleXander, Carrie - Honk If You Love Real Men Four Tales of Erotic Romance 07.18.09 ("X" in last name)
Y=Yardley, Cathy - Baby, It's Cold Outside 12.02.09
Z=Zusak, Markus - The Book Thief 11.30.09

For "U" and "X", used letter in last name. Hope that is okay.

*****DONE*****

Congrats, Annie!

updated 2 December. All done, with some 'fudging'.

A - Amber, Elizabeth - Dominic. 8 Apr.
B - Brocket, Jane - Cherry cake and ginger beer. 11 Mar.
C - Child, Maureen - An officer and a millionnaire. 18 Mar.
D - Dodd, Christina - Trouble in high heels. 9 Mar.
E - Eden, Cynthia - Hotter after midnight. 14 Feb.
F - Feather, Jane - To kiss a spy. 18 Feb.
G - Greene, Jennifer - Blame it on the chocolate. 2 Mar.
H - Henley, Virginia - Insatiable. 7 Apr.
I - Ilona Andrews - Magic burns. 31 Oct.
J - Jordan, Sherryl - The Juniper game. 2 Jul.
K - King, Stephen - On writing. 23 Feb.
L - Lackey, Mercedes - The wizard of London. 19 Feb.
M - Morgan, Alexis - Darkness unknown. 11 Mar.
N - Nix, Garth. Sabriel. 14 Apr.
O - O'Shea, Patti - Eternal nights. 2 Mar.
P - Pearson, Mary E - Vibes. 13 Feb.
Q - Quick, Amanda - The river knows. Feb.
R - Roberts, Nora - The heart of Devin McKade. 4 Jun.
S - Singh, Nalini - Angel's blood. 13 Mar.
T - Thomas, Sherry - Private arrangements. 16 Mar.
U - Ulrich, Laurel Thatcher - Well-behaved women seldom make history. 15 Jun.
V - Verrette, Joyce - To love and to conquer. 13 Nov.
W - Willig, Lauren - The secret history of the Pink Carnation. 10 Mar.
X - Xavier Waterkyn - Brilliant ideas: from the wheel to the iPod. 28 Jul.
Y - York, Rebecca - Soldier caged. 16 May.
Z - Zane, Carolyn - Marriage in a bottle. 1 Dec.

Congrats, Michelle!

Thanks BJ Rose and Yz, looking forward to next years yearly challenges! :)

Way to go, Michelle.

Almost there, Barbsis.

Michelle wrote: "*COMPLETED 25/11/09*"

Congratulation, Michelle!!

11/25 UPDATE
25 DONE, 1 to go


A - Arthur, Keri -Chasing the Shadows 1/09
B - Bast, Anya -The Chosen Sin 1/09
C - Coben, Harlan - Drop Shot 2/22
D - Dean, Kimberly - Secrets The Best in Women's Erotic Romance, Vol. 11 5/12
E - Ellison, J.T. - All The Pretty Girls 7/15
F - Feehan, Christine -Murder Game 1/09
G - Grafton, Sue - S is for Silence 3/8
H - Howell, Hannah -Highland Sinner 1/09
I - Ione, Larissa -Desire Unchained 3/13
J - Johnson, Jean -The Mage 4/29
K - Kauffman, Donna -Let Me In 3/6
L - Leigh, Lora -Nauti Intentions 4/12
M - Morgan, Alexis -Darkness Unknown 2/2
N - Niffennegger, Audrey - The Time Traveler's Wife 3/12
O - O'Kerry, Janeen -Daughter of Gold 2/28
P - Pillow, Michelle -Realm Immortal 1/09
Q - Quinn, Sherrill -Daring the Moon 5/17
R - Roberts, Judson -Strongbow Saga -Books 2 & 3 2/09
S - Scott, Michael - The Alchemist 5/6
T - Tabke, Karen -Master of Torment 1/09
U - Unger, Lisa - Blackout 3/11
V - Vaughan, Elizabeth -White Star 4/7
W - Wolff, Veronia -Warrior of the Highlands 1/09
X - Dejesus, Edmund X. - The Law of Falling Bodies
Y - York, Rebecca -Eternal Moon 4/8
Z - Zusak, Markus - I Am The Messenger 4/23

FlibBityFLooB wrote: "Good going, Michelle :)

I am still trying to finish up letters like U, Z, etc."

Thank you, U was the worst for me! and of course I fudged a bit with x. Good luck with your remaining letters!

Good going, Michelle :)

I am still trying to finish up letters like U, Z, etc.

A Arthur, Keri - Memory Zero
B Butcher, Jim - Storm Front
C Cole, Kresley - A hunger like no other
D Drake, Jocelynn - Nightwalker
E Evanovich, Janet - Plum Spooky
F Feehan, Christine - Dark Prince
G Grafton, Sue - A is for Alibi
H Harrison, Kim - White Witch, Black Curse
I Ione, Larissa - Pleasure Unbound
J Jacobs, Ann - Colour of Magic
K Kenyon, Sherrilyn - Dream Warrior
L Leigh, Lora - Cowboy & The Captive
M Morgan, Alexis - Dark Protector
N North, Freya - Pillow Talk
O O'Clare, Lorie - Tainted Purity
P Patricia Briggs - Hunting Ground
Q Quigley, Sheila - Run for home
R Roberts, Nora - Sign of seven trilogy
S Snyder, Maria V - Poison Study
T Thurman, Rob - Nightlife
U Urusla k. Le Guin - Changing Planes
V Vincent, Rachel - Pride
W Warren, Christine - Fur Factor
X Fox, Angie - Accidental Demonslayer
Y York, Rebecca - Crimson Moon
Z Zoey Dean - How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls

Michelle (Shelli_m)

*COMPLETED 25/11/09*

Another one found. Yay me! (With some "fudging" involved. *grin*)


A = Andersen, Jessica — Skykeepers (08/23)
B = Brady, Kate — One Scream Away (07/11)
C = Canham, Marsha — The Pride of Lions (07/27)
D = Dare, Livia — In the Flesh (06/20)
E = Ericson Carol — The Stranger and I (11/16)
F = Faletti, Giorgio — Io uccido (08/13)
G = Gerard, Cindy et al. — Rescue Me (01/30)
H = Howard Linda — Up Close and Dangerous (01/19)
I = TBA
J = James, Julie — Just the Sexiest Man Alive (06/03)
K = Kenyon, Sherrilyn — Acheron (05/16)
L = LaBrecque, Jennifer — Ripped! (09/07)
M = Myers, Cindi et al. — Men at Work (09/04)
N = Nelson, Rhonda et al. — Better Naughty Than Nice (11/10)
O = O'Reilly, Kathleen — Beyond Seduction (08/08)
P = Patterson, James — Black Market (09/06)
Q = TBA
R = Ryan, Jenna — A Voice In The Dark (07/18)
S = Singh, Nalini — Caressed By Ice (05/05)
T = Thompson, Ronda — The Cursed One (06/02)
U = Summers, Cara — Christmas Male (11/01)
V = Vaughn, Evelyn — Knight in Blue Jeans (11/17)
W = Ward, J.R. et al. — Dead After Dark (01/29)
X = Fox, Cathryn — Holiday Spirit (10/02)
Y = York, Rebecca — More Than a Man (08/28)
Z = Zachary, Mia (et al.) — Night Magic (11/02)

Alathea wrote: "I really hope I'll make it. (With a little cheating, of course. ;))"

Alathea, we're calling it 'fudging' - not cheating at all!

I really hope I'll make it. (With a little cheating, of course. ;))


A = Andersen, Jessica — Skykeepers (08/23)
B = Brady, Kate — One Scream Away (07/11)
C = Canham, Marsha — The Pride of Lions (07/27)
D = Dare, Livia — In the Flesh (06/20)
E = Ericson Carol — The Stranger and I (11/16)
F = Faletti, Giorgio — Io uccido (08/13)
G = Gerard, Cindy et al. — Rescue Me (01/30)
H = Howard Linda — Up Close and Dangerous (01/19)
I = TBA
J = James, Julie — Just the Sexiest Man Alive (06/03)
K = Kenyon, Sherrilyn — Acheron (05/16)
L = LaBrecque, Jennifer — Ripped! (09/07)
M = Myers, Cindi et al. — Men at Work (09/04)
N = Nelson, Rhonda et al. — Better Naughty Than Nice (11/10)
O = O'Reilly, Kathleen — Beyond Seduction (08/08)
P = Patterson, James — Black Market (09/06)
Q = TBA
R = Ryan, Jenna — A Voice In The Dark (07/18)
S = Singh, Nalini — Caressed By Ice (05/05)
T = Thompson, Ronda — The Cursed One (06/02)
U = Summers, Cara — Christmas Male (11/01)
V = TBA
W = Ward, J.R. et al. — Dead After Dark (01/29)
X = Fox, Cathryn — Holiday Spirit (10/02)
Y = York, Rebecca — More Than a Man (08/28)
Z = Zachary, Mia (et al.) — Night Magic (11/02)

I've decided to go with Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger. Thanks for the feedback, Kasia.

For U I was also considering: The Ruby in Her Navel A Novel of Love and Intrigue in the 12th Century by Barry Unsworth. But I haven't read it yet...

For X, I read: Sky Burial An Epic Love Story of Tibet by Xinran. If you don't mind nonfiction it's a story about young woman who sets of to Tibet searching for her lost huband.

I've read Beautiful Lies A Novel by Lisa Unger. It's got a complex crime plot, solid romance angle and the pacing was good. The dude there was quite yummy (best part of the book if you ask me), but it's not my favorite genre - romance suspense. Would fit the romantic suspense category this month, though.

Yz wrote: "I need a "U" author, and I've noticed Lisa Unger's name in a few lists.

Never read her before, so wondering if anyone can tell me which of her books would be a good one to read.

Also open t..."

I'm struggling to find a U author aswell. I have U, X & Z left. I know what I'm reading for the others but have no clue for U! My library was useless too.

Yz wrote: "I need a "U" author, and I've noticed Lisa Unger's name in a few lists.

Also open to other "U" author suggestions. ..."

Umberto Eco wrote The Name of the Rose

I need a "U" author, and I've noticed Lisa Unger's name in a few lists.

Never read her before, so wondering if anyone can tell me which of her books would be a good one to read.

Also open to other "U" author suggestions.

Adrian, Lara Kiss of Midnight
B - Briggs, Patricia Moon Called
Cast, PC Marked
Duval, Alex Bloodlust
E -
Frost, Jeaniene One foot in the Grave
G - Galenorn, Yasmine Witchling
Hamilton, Laurell K Swallowing Darkness
Ione, Larissa Pleasure Unbound
Jones, Carrie Need
Klepas, Lisa Blue Eyed Devil
L -
Meyer, Stephanie Breaking Dawn
Niffenegger, Audrey Her Fearful Symmetry
O -
P - Phoenix, Adrian A Rush of Wings
Q -
R -
Singh, Nalini Slave to Sensation
T - Thurman, Rob Trick of Light
U -
V - Verday, Jessica The Hollow
Ward, JR Lover Enshrined
X -
Y -
Zaslow, Jeffrey The Girls from Ames

Shazzy wrote: "Thanks, BJ Rose and Yz!

BJ Rose, I plan on getting the harder letters out of the way first! LOL"


Good plan, Shazzy! So far, my planning has consisted of thinking about planning, but I've also started listing characters next to book titles of my TBRs, which I should have been doing all along. Then I can get to step 2!

Thanks, BJ Rose and Yz!

BJ Rose, I plan on getting the harder letters out of the way first! LOL

Briansgirl "Master Book Sale Huntress" wrote: "A-Z Author Challenge List
26/26 DONE!!

A Atherton, Nancy - Aunt Dimity Slays the Dragon 3/1/09
B Barnes, Alan - [book:Kiss Kiss Bang! Bang! The Unoffical James Bond 007 Film..."

Congrats Briansgirl !