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51. Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts - ***** - 4/8/2013
52. Grave Witch by Kalayna Price - ** - 4/10/2013
53. Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb - ***** - 4/12/2013
54. I'm Over All That: And Other Confessions by Shirley Maclaine - ***** - 4/12/2013
55. The Dream Thief by Shana Abe - ***** - 4/15/2013
56. Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler - **** - 4/16/2013
57. Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris - **** - 4/22/2013
58. Vanished by Karen Robards - ***** - 4/24/2013
59. Scarlet by Marissa Meyer - *** - 4/26/2013
60. Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe - ***** - 4/28/2013
61. A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison - ***** - 5/1/2013
62. Entice by Carrie Jones - *** - 5/2/2013
63. Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost - ***** - 5/6/2013
64. Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec - ***** - 5/6/2013
65. Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdock - *** - 5/9/2013
66. Second Sight by Amanda Quick - *** - 5/13/2013
67. Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple - ***** - 5/15/2013
68. Covet by J.R. Ward - **** - 5/17/2013
69. Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain by Portia de Rossi - ** - 5/20/2013
70. Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella - ***** - 5/21/2013
71. Four to Score by Janet Evanovich - ***** - 5/24/2013
72. Powers, Vol. 1: Who Killed Retro Girl? by Brian Michael Bendis - ***** - 5/26/2013
73. I Love the Earl by Caroline Linden - ***** - 5/29/2013
74. Unclean Spirits by M.L.N. Hanover - ***** - 6/2/2013
75. Chasing Magic by Stacia Kane - ***** - 6/4/2013
76. Teach Yourself Visually Microsoft Office Access 2007 by Faithe Wempen - *** - 6/4/2013
77. The Witness by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/6/2013
78. Ill Wind by Rachel Caine - ***** - 6/15/2013
79. Walt Disney World by Laurie Flannery - ***** - 6/16/2013
80. Black Hills by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/17/2013
81. The Three Weissmanns of Westport by Cathleen Schine - ***** - 6/19/2013
82. Night Huntress by Yasmine Galenorn - **** - 6/21/2013
83. Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson - ***** - 6/23/2013
84. Black Rose by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/24/2013
85. Red Lily by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/25/2013
86. Glass Houses by Rachel Caine - *** - 6/26/2013
87. Chosen by P.C. Cast - **** - 6/27/2013
88. Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper - ***** - 6/28/2013
89. Storming the Castle by Eloisa James - ***** - 6/28/2013
90. Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden - ** - 6/30/2013
91. Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 7/2/2013
92. The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong - ***** - 7/2/2013
93. Mermaids in the Basement by Michael Lee West - ***** - 7/5/2013
94. Blood Crime by Kim Harrison - ***** - 7/2/2013
95. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs - ***** - 7/5/2013
96. Alpha and Omega: Cry Wolf Volume Two by Patricia Briggs - ***** - 7/5/2013
97. Swamplandia! by Karen Russell - ***** - 7/7/2013
98. Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward - **** - 7/9/2013
99. Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story by J.R. Ward - ***** - 7/10/2013
100. Out on a Leash: Exploring the Nature of Reality and Love by Shirley Maclaine - ** - 7/10/2013



















































Nothing but Reading Challenges
Level of the Serious Readers Challenge for 2013
Duration: 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013

Part 1:
1. Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James - *** - 1/3/2013
2. I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella - ***** - 1/6/2013
3. Undone by Rachel Caine - ***** - 1/8/2013
4. The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole - ***** - 1/8/2013
5. Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn - ***** - 1/10/2013
6. Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James - ** - 1/16/2013
7. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss - ***** - 1/16/2013
8. Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 1/18/2013
9. A Hathaway Wedding by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 1/18/2013
10. Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 1/21/2013
11. Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 1/22/2013
12. The Call of the Wild by Jack London - ***** - 1/23/2013
13. Skipping Christmas by John Grisham - ***** - 1/24/2013
14. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss - ***** - 1/27/2013
15. Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis - *** - 1/27/2013
16. Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks - **** - 1/29/2013
17. Etched in Silver by Yasmine Galenorn - ***** - 1/30/2013
18. Changeling by Yasmine Galenorn - ***** - 1/31/2013
19. Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama - ***** - 2/1/2013
20. Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward - *** - 2/6/2013
21. Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss - ***** - 2/6/2013
22. Darkling by Yasmine Galenorn - ***** - 2/7/2013
23. Daytripper by Fábio Moon - ***** - 2/8/2013
24. Seraphina by Rachel Hartman - ***** - 2/11/2013
25. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs - *** - 2/12/2013
26. Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 2/15/2013
27. Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel - ***** - 2/18/2013
28. The Day I Shot Cupid: Hello, My Name Is Jennifer Love Hewitt and I'm a Love-aholic by Jennifer Love Hewitt - ***** - 2/19/2013
29. Vanish by Sophie Jordan - **** - 2/20/2013
30. The Audition by Rachel Hartman - ***** - 2/20/2013
31. The Husband List by Janet Evanovich - ***** - 2/24/2013
32. Faefever by Karen Marie Moning - **** - 2/25/2013
33. The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau - ** - 2/26/2013
34. The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal - ***** - 2/27/2013
35. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison - ***** - 2/28/2013
36. Dragon Wytch by Yasmine Galenorn - **** - 3/5/2013
37. A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean - ***** - 3/5/2013
38. Storm Front by Jim Butcher - ***** - 3/11/2013
39. A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James - **** - 3/14/2013
40. Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand - ***** - 3/18/2013
41. Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes - ** - 3/20/2013
42. Double Crossed: A Spies and Thieves Story by Ally Carter - ***** - 3/21/2013
43. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot - ***** - 3/22/2013
44. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - **** - 3/29/2013
45. The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani - ***** - 4/1/2013
46. The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe - ***** - 4/2/2013
47. A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley - **** - 4/2/2013
48. Fifty Shames of Earl Grey by Fanny Merkin - **** - 4/3/2013
49. A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton - **** - 4/4/2013
50. Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning - ***** - 4/7/2013



















































Stuck in a Rut Challenge
Duration: 7/2/2013 - 7/1/2014
Progress: 30 out of 30 Die-Hard - Complete all 3 tasks
TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
1. Key of Light by Nora Roberts - *** - 7/10/2013
2. Key Of Knowledge by Nora Roberts - **** - 7/15/2013
3. Key of Valor by Nora Roberts - ***** - 7/16/2013



* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover: Blue:
4. The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong - ***** - 7/2/2013
5. Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts - *** - 7/30/2013


* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
6. Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning - ***** - 7/26/2013
7. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 8/4/2013
8. For I Have Sinned by Darynda Jones - ***** - 8/5/2013



* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
9. Mermaids in the Basement by Michael Lee West - ***** - 7/5/2013
10. Swamplandia! by Karen Russell - ***** - 7/7/2013
11. The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens - *** - 7/19/2013
12. French Lessons by Ellen Sussman - ***** - 7/21/2013




* Read 5 X Different Genres
13. Mystery: I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley - **** - 7/11/2013
14. Philosophy: Out on a Leash: Exploring the Nature of Reality and Love by Shirley Maclaine - ** - 7/10/2013
15. Childrens: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl - * - 7/12/2013
16. Paranormal Romance: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh - *** - 7/29/2013
17. Graphic Novel: The Dresden Files: Storm Front, Volume 1: The Gathering Storm by Jim Butcher - ***** - 7/30/2013





TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
18. Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story by J.R. Ward - ***** - 7/10/2013
19. Curran, Vol. I by Gordon Andrews - ***** - 7/23/2013


* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
20. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl - *** - 7/11/2013
21. Charlie And The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl - **** - 7/12/2013


* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
22. Sand Castle Bay by Sherryl Woods - *** - 7/14/2013
23. A Superior Death by Nevada Barr - ***** - 7/17/2013


* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
24. Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward - **** - 7/9/2013
25. Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward - **** - 7/24/2013


TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
26. First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones - **** - 8/5/2013
27. Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - ***** - 8/6/2013
28. Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones - *** - 8/21/2013
29. Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones - ***** - 10/6/2013
30. Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones - ***** - 10/14/2013






Level of the Serious Readers Challenge for 2013
Duration: 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013

51. Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts - ***** - 4/8/2013
52. Grave Witch by Kalayna Price - ** - 4/10/2013
53. Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb - ***** - 4/12/2013
54. I'm Over All That: And Other Confessions by Shirley Maclaine - ***** - 4/12/2013
55. The Dream Thief by Shana Abe - ***** - 4/15/2013
56. Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler - **** - 4/16/2013
57. Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris - **** - 4/22/2013
58. Vanished by Karen Robards - ***** - 4/24/2013
59. Scarlet by Marissa Meyer - *** - 4/26/2013
60. Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe - ***** - 4/28/2013
61. A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison - ***** - 5/1/2013
62. Entice by Carrie Jones - *** - 5/2/2013
63. Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost - ***** - 5/6/2013
64. Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec - ***** - 5/6/2013
65. Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdock - *** - 5/9/2013
66. Second Sight by Amanda Quick - *** - 5/13/2013
67. Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple - ***** - 5/15/2013
68. Covet by J.R. Ward - **** - 5/17/2013
69. Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain by Portia de Rossi - ** - 5/20/2013
70. Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella - ***** - 5/21/2013
71. Four to Score by Janet Evanovich - ***** - 5/24/2013
72. Powers, Vol. 1: Who Killed Retro Girl? by Brian Michael Bendis - ***** - 5/26/2013
73. I Love the Earl by Caroline Linden - ***** - 5/29/2013
74. Unclean Spirits by M.L.N. Hanover - ***** - 6/2/2013
75. Chasing Magic by Stacia Kane - ***** - 6/4/2013
76. Teach Yourself Visually Microsoft Office Access 2007 by Faithe Wempen - *** - 6/4/2013
77. The Witness by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/6/2013
78. Ill Wind by Rachel Caine - ***** - 6/15/2013
79. Walt Disney World by Laurie Flannery - ***** - 6/16/2013
80. Black Hills by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/17/2013
81. The Three Weissmanns of Westport by Cathleen Schine - ***** - 6/19/2013
82. Night Huntress by Yasmine Galenorn - **** - 6/21/2013
83. Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson - ***** - 6/23/2013
84. Black Rose by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/24/2013
85. Red Lily by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/25/2013
86. Glass Houses by Rachel Caine - *** - 6/26/2013
87. Chosen by P.C. Cast - **** - 6/27/2013
88. Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper - ***** - 6/28/2013
89. Storming the Castle by Eloisa James - ***** - 6/28/2013
90. Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden - ** - 6/30/2013
91. Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 7/2/2013










































Nothing but Reading Challenges
Level of the Serious Readers Challenge for 2013
Duration: 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013

1. Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James - *** - 1/3/2013
2. I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella - ***** - 1/6/2013
3. Undone by Rachel Caine - ***** - 1/8/2013
4. The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole - ***** - 1/8/2013
5. Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn - ***** - 1/10/2013
6. Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James - ** - 1/16/2013
7. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss - ***** - 1/16/2013
8. Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 1/18/2013
9. A Hathaway Wedding by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 1/18/2013
10. Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 1/21/2013
11. Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 1/22/2013
12. The Call of the Wild by Jack London - ***** - 1/23/2013
13. Skipping Christmas by John Grisham - ***** - 1/24/2013
14. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss - ***** - 1/27/2013
15. Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis - *** - 1/27/2013
16. Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks - **** - 1/29/2013
17. Etched in Silver by Yasmine Galenorn - ***** - 1/30/2013
18. Changeling by Yasmine Galenorn - ***** - 1/31/2013
19. Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama - ***** - 2/1/2013
20. Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward - *** - 2/6/2013
21. Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss - ***** - 2/6/2013
22. Darkling by Yasmine Galenorn - ***** - 2/7/2013
23. Daytripper by Fábio Moon - ***** - 2/8/2013
24. Seraphina by Rachel Hartman - ***** - 2/11/2013
25. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs - *** - 2/12/2013
26. Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 2/15/2013
27. Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel - ***** - 2/18/2013
28. The Day I Shot Cupid: Hello, My Name Is Jennifer Love Hewitt and I'm a Love-aholic by Jennifer Love Hewitt - ***** - 2/19/2013
29. Vanish by Sophie Jordan - **** - 2/20/2013
30. The Audition by Rachel Hartman - ***** - 2/20/2013
31. The Husband List by Janet Evanovich - ***** - 2/24/2013
32. Faefever by Karen Marie Moning - **** - 2/25/2013
33. The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau - ** - 2/26/2013
34. The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal - ***** - 2/27/2013
35. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison - ***** - 2/28/2013
36. Dragon Wytch by Yasmine Galenorn - **** - 3/5/2013
37. A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean - ***** - 3/5/2013
38. Storm Front by Jim Butcher - ***** - 3/11/2013
39. A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James - **** - 3/14/2013
40. Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand - ***** - 3/18/2013
41. Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes - ** - 3/20/2013
42. Double Crossed: A Spies and Thieves Story by Ally Carter - ***** - 3/21/2013
43. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot - ***** - 3/22/2013
44. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - **** - 3/29/2013
45. The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani - ***** - 4/1/2013
46. The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe - ***** - 4/2/2013
47. A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley - **** - 4/2/2013
48. Fifty Shames of Earl Grey by Fanny Merkin - **** - 4/3/2013
49. A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton - **** - 4/4/2013
50. Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning - ***** - 4/7/2013



















































Tarot Card Reading Challenge
Duration: 7/1/2013 - Til Done!
Progress: 29 out of 29
0 The Fool: Fresh Starts, Important Decisions, Optimism:
Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 7/2/2013
1 The Magician: Confidence, Good Communications, Practical Skills:
The Dresden Files: Storm Front, Volume 2: Maelstrom by Jim Butcher - ***** - 8/1/2013
2 The High Priestess: Foresight, Understanding, Inner Wisdom:
Mermaids in the Basement by Michael Lee West - ***** - 7/5/2013
3 The Empress: Fullfilment, Well-Being, Creative Abundance:
Sand Castle Bay by Sherryl Woods - *** - 7/14/2013
4 The Emperor: Male Influences, Authority, Rationality:
A Superior Death by Nevada Barr - ***** - 7/17/2013
5 The Hierophant: Conformity, Good Counsel:
Free Four: Tobias Tells the Story by Veronica Roth - **** - 8/7/2013
6 The Lovers: Relationships, Conflicting Choices:
Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story by J.R. Ward - ***** - 7/10/2013
7 The Chariot: Effort Leading To Success, Strength Of Character:
The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens - *** - 7/19/2013
8 Strength: Confronting Problems, Strength Of Will:
Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward - **** - 7/9/2013
9 The Hermit: Introspection, Solitude:
Out on a Leash: Exploring the Nature of Reality and Love by Shirley Maclaine - ** - 7/10/2013
10 Wheel of Fortune: Cyclical Change, Good Fortune:
For I Have Sinned by Darynda Jones - ***** - 8/5/2013
11 Justice: Justice, Fair Treatment, Balance:
I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley - **** - 7/11/2013
12 The Hanged Man: Transition, Sacrifice, Change:
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 8/4/2013
13 Death: Dramatic Change, New Beginnings:
The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong - ***** - 7/2/2013
14 Temperance: Self Assurance, Capability, Harmony:
Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - ***** - 8/6/2013
15 The Devil: Bound To A Situation, Self-Delusion, Anger:
Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward - **** - 7/24/2013
16 The Tower: Drastic Change, Unexpected Events, New Life:
Swamplandia! by Karen Russell - ***** - 7/7/2013
17 The Star: Serenity, Renewal, Hope:
Bikini Season by Sheila Roberts - **** - 8/10/2013
18 The Moon: Confusion, Delsion, Introspection:
The Diviners by Libba Bray - ***** - 8/8/2013
19 The Sun: Success, Joy, Achievement:
Fever Moon: The Fear Dorcha by Karen Marie Moning - ***** - 8/7/2013
20 Judgement: Change, Decisions, Achievement:
Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts - *** - 7/30/2013
21 The World: Completion, Satisfaction, Enlightenment:
First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones - **** - 8/5/2013






















Swords
Swords represent action, change, force, power, oppression, ambition, courage, violence and conflict. This suit can also mean hatred, battle, and enemies, and of all the suits, this one is considered to be the most powerful and dangerous.
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning - ***** - 7/26/2013

Wands
Wands represent primal energy, spirituality, inspiration, determination, strength, intuition, creativity, ambition and expansion, original thought and the seeds through which life springs forth. Wands are also indicative of all things that you do during the day to keep you busy, be it working at the office, home or the great outdoors. Wands have to do with movement, action and initiatives and the launching of new ideas:
Key of Light by Nora Roberts - *** - 7/10/2013
Key Of Knowledge by Nora Roberts - **** - 7/15/2013
Key of Valor by Nora Roberts - ***** - 7/16/2013



Cups
Cups represent love, feelings, relationships and connections. Cups are about displays of emotion, expression of feelings and the role of emotions in relation to others. Cups are also linked to creativity, romanticism, fantasy and imagination:
French Lessons by Ellen Sussman - ***** - 7/21/2013

Pentacles (coins)
Pentacles (coins) cover material aspects of life including work, business, trade, property, money and other material possessions. The positive aspects of the Suit of Pentacles include manifestation, realisation, proof and prosperity:
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl - **** - 7/12/2013
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl - * - 7/12/2013



Camp Gottaread Summer Reading Challenge
Duration: 6/21/2013 - 9/21/2013
Progress: 17 out of 17 (Book Addict; Read 15+ Books)
Camp Gottaread Activities:
- Climb the intimidating heights of Mount TBR
(Read books from your to-be-read stack)
Glass Houses by Rachel Caine
Black Rose by Nora Roberts
Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Chosen by P.C. Cast




- Fish for new novels you never knew existed
(Read books you just discovered)
Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden
Storming the Castle by Eloisa James
Swamplandia! by Karen Russell
Out on a Leash: Exploring the Nature of Reality and Love by Shirley Maclaine




- Hike the books you've felt were too big to read
(Read books you've always found intimidating)
Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward - **** - 7/9/2013

- Swim the seas of series you've always meant to finish but never have
(Read books in series you've meant to finish but never found the time to do so)
Red Lily by Nora Roberts

- Explore the tales of new named authors
(Read books written by new-to-you authors)
Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper
Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson
The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong
Mermaids in the Basement by Michael Lee West




- Listen to Campfire tales
(Read assorted novellas or short stories in anthologies that are scary)
Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story by J.R. Ward - ***** - 7/10/2013


Beach Blanket Bingo
Duration: June 21st through September 21st, 2013
Progress: 15 out of 15

Sunglasses: Read a book with sunglasses on the cover. Or read a book about a bodyguard:
Perfect Scoundrels by Ally Carter - ***** - 9/21/2013
Blanket: Read a book with a blanket on the cover. Or with a title that starts with one of the letters from the word "blanket."
Key of Light by Nora Roberts - *** - 7/10/2013
Beach: Read a book with a beach picture on the cover. Or book with beach related object on cover:
Sand Castle Bay by Sherryl Woods - *** - 7/14/2013
Beach Bag: Read a book that you might tuck into your beach bag for a great summer read:
Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden - ** - 6/30/2013
Passport: Read a book set somewhere you would need a passport to visit:
Storming the Castle by Eloisa James - ***** - 6/28/2013
Swimming: Read a book where the main character is a smimmer, or there is someone swimming or floating on a raft on the cover:
The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong - ***** - 7/2/2013
Lifeguard: Read a book about a lifeguard, or
Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward - **** - 7/24/2013
Sunburn: Read a book with a predominantly pink or red color cover:
Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 7/2/2013
Tan: Read a book showing someone with a great tan, or with a predominantly tan color cover:
Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh - *** - 7/29/2013
Volleyball: Read a book where someone plays volleyball, or
Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper - ***** - 6/28/2013
Life Preserver: Read a book with a life preserver on the cover, is
Red Lily by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/25/2013
Mermaids: Read a book about a mermaid, or is about a singer:
Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward - **** - 7/9/2013
Free Space: Reader's Choice:
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl - *** - 7/11/2013
Waves: Read a controversial book, or one making waves. Or shows waves on the cover:
On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves - ***** - 9/2/2013















Dogs: Read a book about a dog, or where a dog plays a major part in the plot-point:
Out on a Leash: Exploring the Nature of Reality and Love by Shirley Maclaine - ** - 7/10/2013
Travel: Read a book where the protagonists travels:
French Lessons by Ellen Sussman - ***** - 7/21/2013
Bar-B-Q: Read a book with a bit of a bite to it. (i.e. with vampires!):
Chosen by P.C. Cast - **** - 6/27/2013
Free Space: Reader’s Choice:
Key Of Knowledge by Nora Roberts - **** - 7/15/2013
Shorts: Read an anthology of short stories, or is a novella:
Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story by J.R. Ward - ***** - 7/10/2013
Waves: Read a controversial book, or one making waves. Or shows waves on the cover:
A Superior Death by Nevada Barr - ***** - 7/17/2013
Sundress: Read a book with a sundress on the cover:
Mermaids in the Basement by Michael Lee West - ***** - 7/5/2013
Fan: Read a book by an author of whom you are a fan:
Night Huntress by Yasmine Galenorn - **** - 6/21/2013
Frisbee: Read a book that flies by, or is a “freebie.”:
The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens - *** - 7/19/2013
Picnic: Read a book with a picnic basket on the cover, or where someone goes on a picnic:
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 8/4/2013
Sandals: Read a book showing sandals on the cover:
First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones - **** - 8/5/2013












Watermelon: Read a book with a predominantly green, pink, white or
Glass Houses by Rachel Caine - *** - 6/26/2013
Camp: Read a book that takes place in a camp. Or one that is a ghost story:
Black Rose by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/24/2013
Lemonade: Read book with a yellow cover or where things turn sour:
The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff - ***** - 8/28/2013
Water Balloon: Read a book where a surprise attack occurs:
Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson - ***** - 6/23/2013
Free Space: Reader’s Choice:
Curran, Vol. I by Gordon Andrews - ***** - 7/23/2013
National Park: Summer is the most popular time for visiting one of these. Read a book that is set in a National Park:
Swamplandia! by Karen Russell - ***** - 7/7/2013
Shade: Read a book showing shade or shadows:
I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley - **** - 7/11/2013
S’mores: Read a book with chocolate on the cover, is super sweet, or has a dark brown cover:
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl - **** - 7/12/2013
Blackberries: Read a book that is dark blue, or has berries or fresh fruit on the cover:
Key of Valor by Nora Roberts - ***** - 7/16/2013
Vacation: Read a book set somewhere you would like to take your ideal vacation:
How to Bake a Perfect Life by Barbara O'Neal - ***** - 8/22/2013
Sunflower: Read a book with a flower on the cover:
Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts - *** - 7/30/2013
Convertible: Read a book that is available to you in two formats. (i.e. Both eBook and audio, or both audio and hardcover.):
Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - ***** - 8/6/2013
Starfish: Read a book that has a lot of five star ratings, or one with a star on the cover:
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl - * - 7/12/2013
Saltwater Taffy: Read a book that pulls you into the plot:
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning - ***** - 7/26/2013















Summer Camping Reading Challenge
Duration: June 21st through September 21st, 2013
Progress: 56 out of 56
Tents
T: The Dresden Files: Storm Front, Volume 1: The Gathering Storm by Jim Butcher - ***** - 7/30/2013
E: Eloisa James; Storming the Castle - ***** - 6/28/2013
N: Nora Roberts; Key Of Knowledge - **** - 7/15/2013
T: The Dresden Files: Storm Front, Volume 2: Maelstrom by Jim Butcher - ***** - 8/1/2013
S: A Superior Death by Nevada Barr - ***** - 7/17/2013





S'mores
S: Susan Elizabeth Phillips; Heaven, Texas - ***** - 7/2/2013
M: Richelle Mead; Frostbite - *** - 8/26/2013
O: Out on a Leash: Exploring the Nature of Reality and Love by Shirley Maclaine - ** - 7/10/2013
R: Rachel Caine; Glass Houses - *** - 6/26/2013
E: Cynthia Eden; Deadly Fear - ** - 6/30/2013
S: Stephanie Laurens; The Untamed Bride - *** - 7/19/2013






Ants
A: Gordon Andrews; Curran, Vol. I - ***** - 7/23/2013
N: Nora Roberts; Key of Valor - ***** - 7/16/2013
T: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones - *** - 8/21/2013
S: Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning - ***** - 7/26/2013




Laterns
L: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward - **** - 7/9/2013
A: Ann Aguirre; Foundation - *** - 8/13/2013
T: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell - ***** - 8/29/2013
E: Ellen Schreiber; Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives, Vol. 3 - *** - 8/7/2013
R: Roald Dahl; Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator - * - 7/12/2013
N: Nora Roberts; Key of Light - *** - 7/10/2013
S: Sand Castle Bay by Sherryl Woods - *** - 7/14/2013







Frying Pans
F: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones - **** - 8/5/2013
R: Veronica Roth; Free Four: Tobias Tells the Story - **** - 8/7/2013
Y: Your Wicked Heart by Meredith Duran - ***** - 8/22/2013
I: Iced (Dani O'Malley, #1) by Karen Marie Moning - ***** - 8/12/2013
N: Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper - ***** - 6/28/2013
G: Grave Dance by Kalayna Price - *** - 8/14/2013
P: P.C. Cast; Untamed - *** - 8/18/2013
A: And One Last Thing ... by Molly Harper - ***** - 8/17/2013
N: Nora Roberts; Red Lily - ***** - 6/25/2013
S: Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - ***** - 8/6/2013










Sleeping Bags
S: Nalini Singh; Bonds of Justice - *** - 7/29/2013
L: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward - **** - 7/24/2013
E: Enclave by Ann Aguirre - *** - 8/13/2013
E: David Ebershoff; The 19th Wife - ***** - 8/28/2013
P: James Patterson; Zoo - *** - 9/4/2013
I: Ilona Andrews; Magic Rises - ***** - 9/15/2013
N: Nora Roberts; Dance Upon the Air - *** - 7/30/2013
G: Sue Grafton; B is for Burglar - **** - 8/23/2013
B: Jim Butcher; Welcome to the Jungle - ***** - 7/28/2013
A: Against the Wind by Kat Martin - **** - 8/30/2013
G: Diana Gabaldon; Outlander - ***** - 8/4/2013
S: Sheila Roberts; Bikini Season - **** - 8/10/2013












Hot Dogs
H: Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts - ** - 9/17/2013
O: On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves - ***** - 9/2/2013
T: Tessa Dare; A Night to Surrender - ***** - 9/10/2013
D: Darynda Jones; For I Have Sinned - ***** - 8/5/2013
O: Barbara O'Neal; How to Bake a Perfect Life - ***** - 8/22/2013
G: Garth Nix; Mister Monday - * - 8/27/2013
S: Sanctuary by Melissa Marr - *** - 8/18/2013







Bears
B: Black Rose by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/24/2013
E: Ellen Sussman; French Lessons - ***** - 7/21/2013
A: Kelley Armstrong; The Gathering - ***** - 7/2/2013
R: Roald Dahl; James and the Giant Peach - *** - 7/11/2013
S: Swamplandia! by Karen Russell - ***** - 7/7/2013






Picnic in July
Duration: 7/1/2013 - 7/31/2013
Progress: 10 out of 10
At our picnics I like to play Horseshoes
H: Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 7/2/2013
O: Out on a Leash: Exploring the Nature of Reality and Love by Shirley Maclaine - ** - 7/10/2013
R: Nora Roberts; Key of Light - *** - 7/10/2013
S: Swamplandia! by Karen Russell - ***** - 7/7/2013
E: Ellen Sussman; French Lessons - ***** - 7/21/2013
S: Sand Castle Bay by Sherryl Woods - *** - 7/14/2013
H: Kim Harrison; Blood Crime - ***** - 7/2/2013
O: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - 7/31/2013
E: Ehlena: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward - **** - 7/24/2013
S: Stephanie Laurens; The Untamed Bride - *** - 7/19/2013











Nothing But Reading Challenges
Design Your Perfect Wedding Reading Challenge - June/July
Duration: June 1st - July 31st
Title, Author, Character
Progress: 52 out of 52
1. Who is getting married: Chess & Terrible!
Chasing Magic by Stacia Kane - *****

2. Wedding Dress/Tux:
The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens - ***

3. Rings:
D: Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts - ***
I: Ill Wind by Rachel Caine - *****
A: Kelley Armstrong; The Gathering - *****
M: Molly Harper; Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs - *****
O: Out on a Leash: Exploring the Nature of Reality and Love by Shirley Maclaine - **
N: Night Huntress by Yasmine Galenorn - ****
D: Roald Dahl; James and the Giant Peach - ***
S: Nalini Singh; Bonds of Justice - ***








4. Color Scheme: Purple
P: P.C. Cast; Chosen - ****
U: Untamed by P.C. Cast - *****
R: Nora Roberts; Black Hills - *****
P: Susan Elizabeth Phillips; Heaven, Texas - *****
L: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward - ****
E: Eloisa James; Storming the Castle - *****






5. Bridal bouquet:
Red Lily by Nora Roberts - *****

6. Wedding cake: Red Velvet:
R: Nora Roberts; The Witness - *****
E: Ellen Sussman; French Lessons - *****
D: Roald Dahl; Charlie And The Chocolate Factory - ****
V: Virgin River by Robyn Carr - *****
E: Cynthia Eden; Deadly Fear - **
L: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward - ****
V: Veronica Roth; Free Four: Tobias Tells the Story - *****
E: The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan - *****
T: Teach Yourself Visually Microsoft Office Access 2007 by Faithe Wempen - *** -









7. Keepsake for you and your spouse:
F: Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story by J.R. Ward - *****
A: Alpha and Omega: Cry Wolf Volume Two by Patricia Briggs - *****
K: Key of Light by Nora Roberts - ***
E: David Ebershoff; The 19th Wife - *****
T: The Three Weissmanns of Westport by Cathleen Schine - *****
A: Gordon Andrews; Curran, Vol. I - *****
T: Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson - *****
T: The Dresden Files: Storm Front, Volume 1: The Gathering Storm by Jim Butcher - *****
O: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - *****
O: One Summer by Karen Robards - *****
S: Swamplandia! by Karen Russell - *****











8. Transportation:
C: Rachel Caine; Glass Houses - ***
R: Nora Roberts; Black Rose - *****
U: Unclean Spirits by M.L.N. Hanover - *****
I: I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley - ****
S: Sand Castle Bay by Sherryl Woods - ***
E: Enclave by Ann Aguirre - *****






9. First dance: Sexy and I know it by LMAO:
L: Lover Mine by J.R. Ward - *****
M: Michael Lee West; Mermaids in the Basement - *****
A: And One Last Thing ... by Molly Harper - *****
O: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean - *****




10. Restaurant for the reception:
B: Blood Crime by Kim Harrison - *****
O: Barbara O'Neal; How to Bake a Perfect Life - *****
M: Karen Marie Moning; Shadowfever - *****
A: A Superior Death by Nevada Barr - *****




11. Honeymoon destination:
Walt Disney World by Laurie Flannery - *****


June Bugs and the JitterBug
Duration: 6/1/2013 - 6/30/2013
Then spell out the word(s) using the first letter in the book's title, the first letter in the author's first or last name, or the first letter of a character's first, last, or nick-name.
Progress: 13 out of 14
I'm going on vacation this saturday and we're going to Disney World. One of my favorite places was the Irish pub in downtown disney where I saw them do an
Irish Stepdance
I: Ill Wind by Rachel Caine - ***** - 6/15/2013
R: Nora Roberts; Black Hills - ***** - 6/17/2013
I
S: Cathleen Schine; The Three Weissmanns of Westport - ***** - 6/19/2013
H: Roz Harper: Black Rose by Nora Roberts
S: Stacia Kane; Chasing Magic
T: Teach Yourself Visually Microsoft Office Access 2007 by Faithe Wempen
E: Eve Rosser: Glass Houses by Rachel Caine
P: Hayley Phillips: Red Lily by Nora Roberts
D: Delilah: Night Huntress by Yasmine Galenorn
A: Jodi Lynn Anderson; Tiger Lily
N: Nora Roberts; The Witness
C: Chosen by P.C. Cast
E: Eloisa James; Storming the Castle












