Shan ~A~’s Comments (group member since May 14, 2015)

Shan ~A~’s comments from the SOS: Serious Overload of Series group.

Free Space
From PNR series list
by Jacquelyn Frank
# 3 in the Nightwalker series

Cinder by Marissa Meyer
March 24th
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
I love retellings of classic fairy-tales and I think this is one of the most inventive that I have ever read. Cinder was amazing and I had a hard time putting it down, even though I wasn't surprised by the revelation of who Cinder is. I remember stopping at one point in excitement and asking my daughter (after explaining what was going on) did she agree with what I thought was happening. We were both right. I will definitely be reading the rest of this series.

I'm good with Eleven on Top, although I like the other also if you change it to Highly.

I will read by Marissa Meyer. Works out great since I need it for another challenge.

Hello all. Either you guys are early risers, been up all night, or live in a different time zone. The only reason I am up right now is due to the fact I had to take my daughter to meet the bus (classmates and teachers also) that will be taking them on their trip to NOLA. The had to be there at 5am and left a few minutes after 5:30am.

Anyway, I am excited to be a part of this team and this game. I have no desire to be captain, and my brain hasn't woken up enough to think of team names, but I will give it some thought and try to come back here with a few before I go to work in a couple of hours.

Sign me up. Please!!!

Goal: Read at least one full series for each category listed.
Duration: 1 Year from start date (to begin on/after 15 July 10)
Start:10/26/15
End:10/26/16
Rules: Please try to keep your series within the PNR or UF genres, closely related genres will be allowed. Members may join in at any time. Lists can be added in advance or as you read them (changes to your list are allowed). Members are welcome to add more than 1 series to each category, if they wish, but only 1 is needed to complete the challenge. Members may also choose to complete 1, 3 or all 5 categories. Note your start - end read dates to reflect 1 yr.

Categories:
The End ... Is Near
Read a series that will be ending with the book released in 2011

The End ... Is Here
Read a series that will be ending with the book released in 2010

The End ... Was Expected
Read a duology or trilogy

The End ... Passed Me By
Read a series that ended before you even started it

The End ... Or Is It?
Read a series that is set to have a spin-off (or already does)


++ See "Spin-Off" thread for suggestions in that category

++ Spin-off series reads must either (1) already have a spin-off published or (2) have confirmation of an upcoming spin-off to qualify

++ Yes, it can be a series you have already started, but not yet completed. If this is the case, list all the books for the series stating which books you have already read

TV Series Series Addict Challenge
Duration: 1 year from sign-up date
Start:10/26/15
End:10/26/16
# of Books: 0/31 books

Rules: All books listed must be a part of a series (state the name of the series along with your book choice). Re-reads are allowed. All formats are allowed. Anthologies are not allowed.

#1: TV Dinners, although not always good for ya, are a top selling frozen food (8 BOOKS)

Read a book with a title that begins with each letter (omitting 'The', 'A', 'An') -or- author’s FIRST OR LAST name that begins with each letter: T-V-D-I-N-N-E-R (They do not have to all be a #1. They just have to be a book in a series. They can be any # within any series.)

#2: 5 Types of TV Series (15 BOOKS)
NOTE: You may choose books from one series or from different series for each of these; it's up to you

* Drama - read 5 books in a UF series
* Soap - read 4 books in a PNR series
* Sci-Fi/Fantasy - read 3 books in a Fantasy series (can be high fantasy, sci-fi, sci-fi romance, etc)
* Kids - read 2 books in a YA series
* Sitcom - read 1 book in a humorous series (Shelly Laurenston's series -and similar- would qualify)

#3: "True Blood" (1 BOOK)

Read a series book featuring vampires

#4: "Vampire Diaries" (1 BOOK)

Read a series book featuring vamp brothers -OR- shifters -OR- both vamps & shifters who are enemies

#5: "Supernatural" (1 BOOK)

Read a series book featuring immortals (of any type: gods, angels, reapers, demons, etc)

#6: "Jericho" (1 BOOK)

Read a post-apocalyptic series book

#7: "The Walking Dead" (1 BOOK)

Read a series book featuring zombies (Sorry, I love this show, so I had to include it)

#8: "Buffy" (1 BOOK)

Read a series book with a character who is a vampire slayer

#9: "Charmed" (1 BOOK)

Read a series book featuring magic (of any type: witch, fae, magicians/mages, etc)

#10: "Being Human" (1 BOOK)

Read a series book featuring a ghost -OR- vamps and weres who are friendly, instead of enemies

Canceled TV Series Series Addict Challenge 3
Duration: 1 year from sign-up date
Start:10/26/15
End:10/26/16
# of Books: 0/31 books

Rules: All books listed must be a part of a series (state the name of the series along with your book choice). Re-reads are allowed. All formats are allowed. Anthologies are not allowed.

#1: Gone, but not forgotten (8 BOOKS)

Read a book with a title that begins with each letter (omitting 'The', 'A', 'An') -or- author’s FIRST OR LAST name that begins with each letter: C-A-N-C-E-L-E-D (They do not all have to be a #1; they just have to be a book in a series; they can be any # within any series.)

#2: 5 Fan Favorites (15 BOOKS)
NOTE: You may choose books from one series or from different series for each of these; it's up to you

* Firefly - read 5 books in a Western or UF series (You are welcome to have a mix of both genres for this one)
* Heroes - read 4 books in a series that feature a human with special abilities (those that are 1/2 human 1/2 other, psychic, etc)
* Dead Like Me - read 3 books in a series featuring a grim reaper, a ghost or spirit
* Star Trek: The Original - read 2 books in a sci-fi series
* Stargate SG•1 - read 1 book in a series featuring time-travel, secret military groups, or aliens working with humans

#3: "I'll be back" (1 BOOK)

Read a book in a series spin-off or a book in a series that has a spin-off

#4: "Playing catch-up" (1 BOOK)

Read a book in a series that has ended (any book from any series that has ended; does not have to be the finale book, but it can be)

#5: "What I miss about you" (1 BOOK)

Read a book in a series that features something you loved in another series that has ended (IE: I loved Keri Arthur's heroine Riley Jenson, so I could use a book that features a character that is 1/2 vamp 1/2 were)

#6: "No one does it quite like you" (1 BOOK)

Read a series book by an author you follow from series to series

#7: "Similar, but different" (1 BOOK)

Read a series book featuring a your favorite type of supernatural being

#8: "Rated PG-13" (1 BOOK)

Read a book in a YA fantasy series

#9: "Channel surfing" (1 BOOK)

Read a book in a series you've skipped over at some point (This can be a book in a series you've read out of order *gasp* or a book from a series you shelved and wish to give another go)

#10: "Re-runs" (1 BOOK)

Read a series book that fits any of the categories listed in #2 or re-read one of your old favorites

I Spy 4 ~ Mix & Match Challenge
Duration: 6-12 months from the date you begin the challenge
Start:10/26/15
End:10/26/16
Progress: 0/20

Rules: Pick a book for each category listed ~ please note where you spied it either the book's title, series or cover. Re-reads are not allowed. All formats are allowed. You may add as you read or list your books now.

Find the following in the book's TITLE, SERIES NAME or on the COVER: (you choose!) ~ words after : are suggestions


1: Weapon: knife, sword, gun
2: Heavenly Body: sun, moon, star, planet, asteroid, comet
3: Sign of Love: heart, kiss, soul-mate, wedding/bride/groom, mythology (Eros, Aphrodite, Cupid)
4: Paranormal Being: angel, vampire, dragon, wolf
5: Occupation/Skill: assassin, guardian, hunter, tracker, investigator, slayer
6: Tattoo: anywhere on body, "Tattoo Shop Mystery" series, The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo
7: Colors: red, blue, purple, shades (light/dark), crimson, silver, gold, "Black London" series, Red Glove
8: Name: Rachel Morgan, Meredith Gentry, Dresden
9: Time of Day: mid/night, day, dawn, dusk, twilight
10: Product of Fire: smoke, fire, steam, flames, light, ash, blaze
11: Emotion/Feeling: love, hate, pride, passion, desire, fear, envy
12: 4 Elements: fire, earth, air/wind, water
13: Architecture: castle, house, tower, bridge, gate
14: Places: underground, world, heaven, hell, Chicagoland, Downside, London, NYC
15: 5 Senses: sight, sound, touch, scent, taste
16: Number: one, two, three, first, second, third, once, twice
17: Royalty: queen, king, knight, prince, princess
18: Things that Grow: flower, rose, orchid, garden, forest, thorn
19: Animal/Insect: wolf, bird, cat, dog, butterfly
20: Body of Water: sea, ocean, river, lake, bayou

Major League Baseball World Series Series Addict Challenge
Duration: 1 year from sign-up date
Start:10/26/15
End:10/26/16
# of Books: 0/31 books

Rules: All books listed must be a part of a series (state the name of the series along with your book choice). Re-reads are allowed. All formats are allowed. Anthologies are not allowed.

#1: Root, Root, Root for the Home Team! (8 BOOKS)

Read a book with a title that begins with each letter (omitting 'The', 'A', 'An' when not needed) -or- author’s FIRST OR LAST name that begins with each letter (not including the ampersand): B-A-S-E-B-A-L-L (They do not all have to be a #1; they just have to be a book in a series; they can be any # within any series.)

#2: May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor (15 BOOKS)
(The following 5 teams have the best odds, according to the International Business Times, of getting to the World Series.)

NOTE: You may choose books from one series or from different series for each of these; it's up to you

* Kansas City Royals (6-1) - read 5 books in a series with author initials KC; characters who are some type of ROYAL; or set in Kansas
* Los Angeles Angels (12-1) - read 4 books in a series with author initials LA; characters who are ANGELS; or set in California
* St. Louis Cardinals (15-2) - read 3 books in a series with author initials ST or SL; character(s) named any version of LOUIS (Lewis, Lou, Louis, Louie, etc); or set in Missouri
* Washington Nationals (15-2) - read 2 books in a series with author initials WA or DC; character(s) who work in some form of government (real or fiction); or set in Washington, DC or Washington state
* Los Angeles Dodgers (17-2) - read 1 book in a series with author initials LA; character(s) who can move quickly, is a trickster or dishonest; or set in California

#3: Streak or Drought (1 BOOK)

Read a book in a series that you can't get enough of or one from a series you've neglected

#4: Rivalries (1 BOOK)

Read a book in a series that, in your opinion, rivals all others in the same genre

#5: Home Field Advantage (1 BOOK)

Read a book in a series either set in your state or region or written by an author from your state or region (this can be your current state or region or your birthplace, if different)

#6: Best of 7 (1 BOOK)

Read #7 in a series or read a book in series written by one of your top 7 authors¹

¹To find your top authors list:
1. At the top of the screen, Click on "my books"
2. Scroll to the bottom of your shelf list
3. Click on "most read authors"

#7: It's Just a Game (1 BOOK)

Read a series book with GAME in the title or series name

#8: Never Say Never (1 BOOK)
(Apparently, there are eight teams that have never won the World Series.)

Read a book in a series that is new to you

#9: It's that Time of Year (1 BOOK)
(The 2015 World Series will air 27 Oct - 4 Nov on Fox)

Read a book in a series that was published in October or November of 2014

#10: Team Spirit (1 BOOK)

Read a book in a series that features a ghost or spirit

Fledgling TV Series Series Addict Challenge
Duration: 1 year from sign-up date
Start:10/26/15
End:10/26/16
# of Books: 0/31 books

Rules: All books listed must be a part of a series (state the name of the series along with your book choice). Re-reads are allowed. All formats are allowed. Anthologies are not allowed.

#1: Oooooh, looks cool! (8 BOOKS)

Read a book with a title that begins with each letter (omitting 'The', 'A', 'An') -or- author’s FIRST OR LAST name that begins with each letter (not including the ampersand): S-H-I-N-Y & N-E-W (They do not all have to be a #1; they just have to be a book in a series; they can be any # within any series.)

#2: Over before they started (15 BOOKS)
NOTE: You may choose books from one series or from different series for each of these; it's up to you

* Dracula - read 5 books featuring vampires
* The Tomorrow People - read 4 books in a series featuring a human or humans with special abilities, teleportation, telepathy, or a battle between humans and another race (may be alien or other - Singh's Psy-Changelings, for example)
* Star-Crossed - read 3 books in a series featuring a romance between a human and an alien (doesn't have to be a YA series)
* Almost Human - read 2 books in a series featuring robots/AI, a dystopian world, a cybertech thriller, or a futuristic cop
* Once Upon a Time in Wonderland - read 1 book in a series about a fairytale retelling

#3: Penny Dreadful (1 BOOK)

Read a book in a series that features one of the iconic figures featured in the show: Dracula, Frankenstein, Dorian Gray -OR- a series book set in Victorian London

#4: The Art of NetFlixing (1 BOOK)

Read a book in a series that has ended (any book from any series that has ended; does not have to be the finale book, but it can be)

#5: Dominion (1 BOOK)

Read a book in a series that features angels (not required to be antagonistic towards humans or have a dystopian setting)

#6: Extant (1 BOOK)

Read a book in a series featuring space travel, aliens, AI, an unexpected pregnancy, or set in the future

#7: "Similar, but different" (1 BOOK)

Read a series book featuring your favorite type of supernatural being

#8: "I'll watch read whatever you write" (1 BOOK)

Read a book in a new series by an author you love (can be a new series or simply new2you)

#9: "Fiction2Film" (1 BOOK)

Read a book in a series that has appeared either on the small or big screen (examples: Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld, Smith's Vampire Diaries, Vincent's Vampire Academy, Collins' Hunger Games, etc)

#10: "Recommended Viewing" (1 BOOK)

Read a series book that was recommended to you

80s Saturday Morning Cartoons Challenge:
Because the 80s were awesome and who doesn't love a little nostalgia.
Duration: One year from your start date.
Start:10/26/15
End:10/26/16
Level:Like totally Awesome
Any Genre
Progress: 0/30


1) The Great Space Coaster:
Read a book that is set in space or has aliens or space travelers

2) Wacky Races: (not an 80s show but I used to watch it so it must have been on – and it was my favorite)
Read a book featuring a race of some sort OR a character who races OR a vehicle on the cover

3) Garfield and Friends:
Read a book where an animal (not a shifter) is a supporting character OR where the main character has a pet

4) Scooby Doo:
Read a book where the main character solves mysteries/problems with a gang of friends OR read a mystery

5) Snorks:
Read a book that features an undersea creature (ie: mermaid, selkie) OR has wateron the cover

6) Strawberry Shortcake:
Read a book that features a fruit or dessert on the cover or in the title

7) Wuzzles:
Read a book where that features a mixed-breed supernatural character (ie: vampire/werewolf)

8) Super Friends:
Read a book featuring a “do-gooder” hero or with a Superhero element

9) Banana Splits:
Read a book with a clueless character or crazy acting character or certifiably insane character

10) Hulk Hogan’s Rock n’ Wrestling:
Read a book featuring a character that prefers to use his fists over weapons or who gets in lots of fights

11) My Little Pony:
Read a book featuring a Horse, Unicorn or Pegasus either in the story or on the cover

12) Care Bears:
Read a book where the main character has a supportive friend OR featuring a Care Bear belly symbol on the cover OR with the word heart, love or care in the title (can be any form of said words like careless or lovely)

13) Super Globe Trotters:
Read a book where the main character “globetrotts” (travels to another country) OR featuring a prominent character who is an athlete or athletic

14) Bugs Bunny Road Runner Show:
Read a book with a practical joker character or “frenimies” OR read a book that makes you laugh

15) The Flintstones:
Read a book that is set in the past (any time in the past will do)

16) Casper:
Read a book about ghosts or a haunting or a character who is a necromancer or reaper or banshee

17) Richie Rich:
Read a book featuring a ridiculously rich character or a down on his/her luck character

18) He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Read a book featuring a warrior OR royalty OR a character with magic

19) Pink Panther:
Read a book with a pink cover OR a cat or a jewel on the cover

20) Rainbow Brite:
Read a book featuring a rainbow on the cover (or rainbow colours) or a colour word or the word "rainbow" in the title

21) Gummi Bears
Read a fantasy book

22) Inspector Gadget:
Read a Steampunk book

23) Transformers:
Read a Sci-Fi book

24) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
Read an Urban Fantasy book

25) Thundercats:
Their world was destroyed so read a post-apocolyptic or dystopian book

R-E-T-R-O ~ Read a book where the title or Author’s first or last name begins with the corresponding letters.

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A Blockbuster of a Challenge
Start:10/25/2015
End:10/25/16
Progress: 0/40

♥Re-reads are allowed
♥Any movie listed that happens to be a book you can read it and have it count
♥Please strike through once you’ve completed a task

1) Gone with the Wind: Read a book where some kind of war is happening (supernatural or real)
2) The Godfather: Read a book that has a character that is a criminal
3) Jaws: Read a book that takes place around the ocean or read a book with an underwater creature of some sort
4) Star Wars: Read a book that takes place in the future or any sci-fi book
5) Friday the 13th: Read a horror novel
6) Indiana Jones: Read a book where the main character travels the world or a book where an ancient relic of some kind is involved
7) The 6th Sense: Read a book where a character has a strange ability of some kind or read a mystery book
8) Casino: Read a book that takes place in Las Vegas
9) Gladiator: Read a book that takes place in Italy or has a “Gladiator” looking man on the cover
10) Terminator Movies: Read a book where the main characters are trying to save the world or prevent a major destruction of some kind
11) Die Hard: Read a book with a hostage situation of some kind
12) Harry Potter: Read a YA book or a book with a wizard in it
13) The Wizard of Oz: Read a book where the character is in a new or unfamiliar enviroment
14) Twilight: You guessed it read a book with a vampire in it
15) The Shining: Read a book where a character is insane or read a thriller
16) Saving Private Ryan: Read a book where the theme is rescuing someone (physically or emotionally)
17) Braveheart: Read a book that takes place in Scotland
18) Forest Gump: Read a contemporary book
19) The Matrix: Read a book where the main character is computer tech of some kind
20) North by Northwest: Read a book where the main character(s) are on the run
21) Men In Black: Read a book with space travelers or that takes place in space
22) It’s a Wonderful Life: Read a book with a holiday in it
23) Taxi Driver: Read a book with a mode of transportation on the cover or where a character is a driver of some kind
24) Silence of the Lambs: Read a book with a serial killer in it or the FBI in it
25)Psycho: Read a book that is scary to you
26) Casablanca: Read a book with a love triangle
27) The Shawshank Redemption: Read a book about two good friends or where the characters overcome difficult odds
28) When Harry Met Sally: Read a romance novel
29) Beverly Hills Cop: Read a book where the main character is in law enforcement
30) Caddyshack: Read a book that makes you laugh
31) Steel Magnolias: Read a book that takes place in the Southern U.S.
32) The Good, the Bad, & The Ugly: Read a book that takes place in the Western US or a book with cowboys in it
33) The Hangover: Read a book that takes place in a bar/club or has a character that drinks a lot
34) Dirty Dancing: Read a romance or erotica book or where the main character dances
35) Dances with Wolves: Read a book with a werewolf in it
36) Lord of the Rings: Read a book where the main character goes on a journey/quest or read a fantasy book
37) Ben Hur: Read a book where the main character is out to get revenge or read a historical fiction novel
38) Sex and the City: Read a book that takes place in New York or a chick-lit book
39) Night of the Living Dead: Read a book with zombies or read something from the horror genre
40) Ghostbusters: Read a book with ghosts in it

"Grammatically Correct" Challenge
Duration: 6 months
Start: October 25, 2015
End: April 25, 2015

Rules: Pick a level and read the specified # of books using any combination of the choices within each of the categories.
Professor: Read 15 books
Progress:12/15

♠ VERBatim ~ "That's what's happenin'"

Kissing - A cover where characters are kissing; a character is blowing a kiss; a cover with lips (SMACK)
Biting - A cover where at least one character is biting another
Sitting - A cover where character(s) is sitting (on anything)
Standing - A cover where character(s) is standing; showing no movement at all
by Eve Langlais 10/30/15
Fighting - A cover where character(s) is fighting with anything/one or in a fighting stance with any weapon at the ready
Flying - A cover where character(s) is flying or being held while another character is flying
Swimming - A cover where character(s) is swimming or shown under or partially in water (must be a body of water, not a bath)
Missing - A cover where character is missing; character head is either 1/2 or entirely off the page, no character at all, etc.
by Eve Langlais 10/25/15

♣ Noun ~ "Person, Place or Thing"

Person - Read a book with a person's name in the title
Adam's Fall by Liv Morris 11/23/15
Place - Read a book with a place name in the title
(Example: Washington, alley, circus, etc. Heaven and Hell will be accepted.)
Thing - Read a book with a thing in the title
Black Heart by R.L Mathewson 12/02/15

♥ Awesome ADJECTIVEs ~ "Unpack your adjectives"

A-M - Read a book with an adjective in the title that begins with any letter from A-M
1.Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas 11/10/15
2.Inevitable by Angela Graham 11/04/15
N-Z - Read a book with an adjective in the title that begins with any letter from N-Z
1.Sweet Persuasion by Maya Banks 02/10/16
2.One Sweet Ride by Jaci Burton 02/20/16

♦ Prepositions ~ "The busy P's" (list in 1st post to help)

A-M - Read 2 books with a preposition in the title that begins with any letter from A-M
1.One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 11/26/15
2.Living in Shadow by Jackie Ashenden 01/14/16
N-Z - Read 2 books with a proposition in the title that begins with any letter from N-Z
1.Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare 11/02/15
2.Until November by Aurora Rose Reynolds 11/27/15

SOS Chess Challenge
Duration:6 months
Start: October 25, 2015
End: April 25, 2016
Progress:15/16

King ♔ - 1 book - Male Lead, or has a King as a character, or King is in the title
King by T.M Frazier ~ ★★★★ ~ 02/04/16
Queen ♕ - 1 book - Female Lead, or has a Queen as a character, or Queen is in the title
Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec ~ ★★★★ ~ 02/06/16
Bishop ♗ - 2 books - 3rd book in series, or UF, or someone with a Hat on the cover
Travis by Nicole Edwards ~ ★★★★ ~ 01/31/16
Sweet Seduction by Maya Banks ~ ★★★ ~ 02/17/16
Knight ♘ - 2 books - Characters that are Warriors/Protectors/Knights, or PNR, or has a Sword on the cover
Protectors:
Trust Me by Kristin Mayer ~ ★★ ~ 12/27/15
Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley ~ ★★★★ ~ 12/30/15
Rook ♜ - (also known as castle) 2 books - Buildings/Castle on cover or in title, or black or white cover, or 5th book in a series
by Kristen Ashley ~ ★★★★ ~01/18/16
~ ★★★★ ~ 11/02/15
Pawn ♟ - 8 books - any book that is part of a series, one each of the following:
Vampire ~ The Vampire King by Heather Killough-Walden ~
Werewolf ~
Other shifter ~ Kodiak's Claim by Eve Langlais ~ ★★★★ ~ 10/30/15
Angel or Demon ~ Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh ~ ★★★★ ~ 11/17/15
Magic User such as Fae/Witch/Wizard ~ The Taming of Dark Fay: The Complete Series: Episodes 1 through 7 by Alice Blythe ~ ★★★ ~ 11/28/15
Human with or without special abilities ~ Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh ~ ★★★★ ~ 12/08/15
Sci-Fi ~ C791 by Eve Langlais ~ ★★★ ~ 10/29/15
Fantasy ~ First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen ~ ★★★★ ~ 02/11/16

Moving Madness Challenge
Duration: 6 months
Start: October 25, 2015
End: April 25, 2016
Progress: 12/12
Bonus: 1/1

Categories
Pack It Up: Read a book that features shifters (because packing sucks, but shifters rock)
Kodiak's Claim by Eve Langlais ~ 10/30/15 ~ 4 stars

Move It Out: Read a book that features hot bods on the cover (because I always hope for, but never get, sexy, shirtless movers)
Releasing Rage by Cynthia Sax ~ 01/28/16 ~ 2 stars

On The Road Again: Read a book that has a road on the cover, "road" in the title, or features a road trip (example: Lord's Fall and Pale Demon feature a road trip)
by Lisa Kleypas ~ 11/10/15

Map It: Read a book where the story takes place in two or more locations (the locations can be real or fantasy - example: Ilona Andrews' Edge, Rachel Vincent's Soul Screamers or Richelle Mead's Dark Swan series)
Stranded with a Billionaire by Jessica Claire ~ 02/02/16 ~ 3 stars

Old Favorites: Read a book from one of your favorite series
When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn ~ 12/22/15 ~ 4 stars

I'll Miss You: Read a book with a blue cover, characters who break up, or "miss" or "missing" in the title
by Mariana Zapata ~ 02/16/16 ~ 4 stars

Email Me!: Read an eBook
Law Man by Kristen Ashley ~ 11/12/15 ~ 5 stars

New Friends: Read a book from a new-to-you series (can be a familiar or new-to-you author)
C791 by Eve Langlais ~ Oct 29th 2015 ~ 3 stars

Okinawa ~ Tiny Island: Read a book that has between 50-150 pages
Embracing Silence by N.J Walters ~ Oct 27th 2015 ~ 3 stars

California ~ Most Populated State: Read a book that has between 350-450 pages
Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare ~ 11/02/15 ~ 4 stars

Land of the Rising Sun: Read a book that features a sun on the cover, a red and white cover, or takes place in Japan
by Tara Sivec ~ 02/06/16 ~ 4 stars

City of Angels: Read a book featuring an angel, "angel" or "city" in the title or series name, or a character named Angel (I'm not in LA, but close enough)
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh ~ 11/17/15 ~ 4 stars


BONUS ~ Movers & Shakers: Read a book highly recommended by a friend or a book list
Cinder by Marissa Meyer ~ 03/24/16~ 5 stars
List:https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

Please add me. Thanks!

"I Spy" Title Challenge
Duration:05/16/15 to 05/15/16
Progress: 16/24

In the TITLE of a book, find a word that fits the below categories:
* 3 non-PNR books allowed

***items below in italics are just suggestions from me, use them or come up with new ones, I just wanted to give examples and I got carried away. :)

1. Color don't forget the good ones like crimson & indigo
Book: Black Magic Woman by Christine Warren
Finished: 09/05/15
Rating: ★★★★

2. Number one, two, three, as well as once, twice, first, second
Book: Seventh Grave and No Body by Darynda Jones
Finished: 06/27/15
Rating: ★★★★★

3. Things That Grow flower, tree, rose, orchid, garden, lily, forest, seed, thorn, ivy
Book: Garden Spells
Finished: 08/30/15
Rating: ★★★★★

4. 4 Seasons spring, summer, fall, autumn, winter
Book: Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh
Finished: 05/05/16
Rating: ★★★★

5. First Name Dick, Tom, Harry, Harriet
Book: Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank
Finished: 02/26/16
Rating: ★★★★★

6. Places city, state, country, land, town, empire, kingdom, world OR the proper name of a city, state or country (NY, London)

7. Body Part heart, eye, hand, bone, skin, mind, foot
Book: Wrapped Around Your Finger: A Story of Submission by Alison Tyler
Finished: 09/02/15
Rating: ★★★★

8. Weapon knife, sword, arrow, dart, poison, blade, razor

9. Body of Water sea, ocean, river, lake, pond, bayou

10. Form of Water ice, fog, rain, snow, water, mist
Book: Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh
Finished: 07/19/15
Rating: ★★★★★

11. Product of Fire heat, smoke, fire, burn, flames, light, ash, blaze
Book: Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian
Finished: 09/09/15
Rating: ★★★

12. Heavenly Body sun, moon, star
Book: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Finished: 09/25/15
Rating: ★★★★★

13. Architecture castle, house, tower, bridge, gate

14. 5 Senses sight, sound, touch, scent, taste

15. Royal Title king, queen, princess, duke
Book: Angelina's Prince by Alora Flynn
Finished: 06/15/15
Rating: ★★

16. Family Member brother, daughter, mother

17. 4 Elements fire, earth, air/wind, water
Book: The Water Witch by Juliet Dark
Finished: 12/21/15
Rating: ★★★

18. Time of Day morning, noon, night, evening, midnight, twilight, dusk, dawn
Book: Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian
Finished: 07/03/15
Rating: ★★★★

19. Metal gold, silver, bronze, iron, steel

20. Emotion/Feeling love, hate, pride, passion, desire, fear, envy
Book: Play of Passion by Nalini Singh
Finished: 06/15/15
Rating: ★★★★

21. Animal/Insect dog, cat, wolf, tiger, bird, spider, fox, crow, goose, snake
Book: Big Bad Wolf by Christine Warren
Finished: 06/28/15
Rating: ★★★★

22. Something to Read book, tale, story

23. Gender Identifier boy, girl, man, woman, wife, husband, lady
Book: Lady Luck by Kristen Ashley
Finished: 06/07/15
Rating: ★★★★★

24. Paranormal Being vampire, demon, angel, succubus, ghost, zombie, devil, unicorn, dragon
Book: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Finished: 11/15/15
Rating: ★★★★

Cereal Serial Addict Challenge
Duration:05/16/15-05/16/16
Progess: 0/31

#1: Kelloggs is ranked as the most popular cereal company in the world (8 BOOKS)

Read a book with a title that begins with each letter -or- author’s FIRST OR LAST name that begins with each letter: K-E-L-L-O-G-G-S (They do not have to all be a #1. They just have to be a book in a series. They can be any # within any series.)

#2: 5 childhood favorites (15 BOOKS)
NOTE: You may choose more than one series for the options in this category. Ex: a vamp series you want to read doesn't have 5 books in it. In this case, you can list the book(s) for more than one series to complete a total of 5 books.

* Count Chocula - read 5 books in a series about vampires
* Froot Loops - read 4 books in a series about time travel or lupes (shifters, weres, etc)
* Cap’n Crunch - read 3 books in a series that promotes the hero of each book on their covers
* Trix - read 2 books in a series about witches
* Lucky Charms - read 1 books in a series about fae

#3: High-Fiber cereals are good for you (1+ BOOKS)

Read a series that someone told you was good

#4: KIX tagline “Kid-Tested, Mother-Approved” (1+ BOOKS)

Read one YA series from beginning to end (or to the last published book)

#5: Rice Crispies tagline “Snap, Crackle, Pop” (1 BOOK)

Read book #1 of a series (published in 2010) that has been calling to you

#6: Oatmeal is best served HOT (1 BOOK)

Read book #1 of a series that has a hottie hero (or heroine) on the cover

#7: Cheerios - a decent bite when nothing tastier is available (1 BOOK)

Read book #1 of a series (published in 2009 or earlier) that you’ve put off starting because there’s always something else you’d rather read instead

#8: LIFE (1 BOOK)

Read the most recent book published in a series (that you’re otherwise caught up on) that you waited at least one year of your life to get your hands on. (**This book choice can be a book that has yet to be published, but will be within the time you’ve chosen for your challenge dates)

#9: Wheaties tagline “The Breakfast of Champions” (1 BOOK)

Read book #1 of a UF series

#10: Honey Smacks (1 BOOK)

In honor of it’s high sugar content, read book #1 of a PNR series