Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Mayra wrote: "i just came across this and im going to look into it and hopefully participate.... i just have 1 ? if a bk was renewed or republished can we use it for that yr or does it have to b th..."

ok i wanted to make sure cus i was going to read LOTR but then it doesnt apply cus it was written b4 i was born.... thanx :)

8/15/2010-2/15/2013 FINISHED

1959 Agatha Christie-Cat Among the Pigeons 8/30/2010
1960 Ian Fleming-Goldfinger 3/22/2012
1961 Agatha Christie- The Pale Horse 4/13/2011
1962 Ken Kasey-One Flew Over the Cookoo's Nest 12/28/2012
1963 Agatha Christie-The Clocks 1/10/2013
1964 Agatha Christie A Carribbean Mystery 6/27/2011
1965 John D MacDonald-A Deadly Shade of Gold 12/29/2012
1966 Lilian J Braun-The Cat Who Could Read Backwards-12/17/2010
1967 Agatha Christie Endless Night 1/16/2013
1968 John D McDonald-Pale Grey For Guilt 3/19/2011
1969 Betty Neels- Sister Peters In Amsterdam 4/18/2011
1970 Donald Westlake- The Hot Rock/9/9/2010
1971 John D MacDonald- A Tan and Sandy Silence/9/26/2010
1972 Barbara Michaels Greygallows 7/21/2011
1973 Elizabeth Peters- Borrowers of the Night-12/9/2010
1974 Kathleen Woodiwiss-The Wolf and the Dove 12/30/2012
1975 Barbara Michaels- The Sea King's Daughter-9/16/2010
1976 Rosemary Rogers-Wicked Loving Lies 12/31/2012
1977 Orson S Card Ender's Game 9/14/2012
1978 Laura London-The Bad Baron's Daughter-3/27/2012
1979 Jayne Taylor- Whirlwind Courtship /9/5/2010
1980 Piers Anthony-Split Infinity 1/7/2013
1981 Nora Roberts-Irish Thoroughbreds 1/5/2013
1982 Piers Anthony-Ogre Ogre 11/14/2012
1983 Sandra Brown-Tempest In Eden 9/9/2012
1984 Raymond Feist-Magician Master 12/29/2012
1985 Linda Howard- Tears Of A Renegade- 1/26/2011
1986 Sara Orwig- Under The Ginkgo Tree- 1/1/2011
1987 Kay Hooper- In Serena's Web- 2/5/2011
1988 Joan Hess- Mischief In Maggody- 1/29/2011
1989 Steffie Hall- Full House- 1/16/2011
1990 Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaimon-Good Omens 12/27/12
1991 Katherine Sutcliffe-Dream Fever 6/21/2012
1992 Dana Stabenow-A Cold Day For Murder 6/24/2011
1993 Vicki L Thompson- Fools Rush In/ 12/1/2010
1994 Maggie Osborne- The Wives Of Bowie Stone- 1/14/2011
1995 Victoria Alexander Yesterday And Forever 2/25/2012
1996 Suzanne Forster- Blush/ 11/15/2010
1997 Valerie Taylor- The Mommy School/ 10/3/2010
1998 Janelle Denison- Private Fantasies- 12/3/2010
1999 Suzanne Brockmann- The Admiral's Bride- 1/27/2011
2000 Linda O Johnston- The Ballad Of Jack O'Dair- 1/13/2011
2001 Roberta Gellis- Thrice Bound- 10/21/2010
2002 Nina Bruhns- Sweet Revenge- 9/29/2010
2003 Dee Davis Dancing In The Dark 10/19/2011
2004 Roxanne St. Clair- The Fire Still Burns- 12/25/2010
2005 Michelle Sagara- Cast in Shadow- 8/15/2010
2006 Pamela Britton- On The Edge- 9/22/2010
2007 Karen M Moning- Dark Fever- 1/30/2011
2008 Virginia Kantra- Sea Witch- 11/19/2010
2009 Alison Kent- One Good Man- 11/29/2011
2010 Janet Evanovich- Sizzling Sixteen/10/15/2010
2011 Lori Foster Savor The Danger 12/12/2011
2012 E.L. James Fifty Shades Of Grey 2/11/2012
2013 Linda Howard Shadow Woman 1/23/2013

This one was harder than expected I kept misplacing books or couldn't find them to begin with ACK I have way too many books! LOL

i'd like to join,, but the books that i have read have already been given away, i dont know, what is the oldest book that i have in possesion coz all of my books now are ebooks....... and i have just come across this thread... hay.... and i think nora roberts, julie garwood are the most books that i have read... if they are of the same author can i still put it?

RRRC A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Duration: Jan 28, 2013 - Jan 28, 2014

Completed: 22/25

1989:Almost Heaven by Judith McNaught 10/4
1990:Mirror Image by Sandra Brown
1991:Paradise by Judith McNaught 10/6
1992:Man of My Dreams by Johanna Lindsey 10/31
1993:Perfect by Judith McNaught 10/10
1994:One For The Money by Janet Evanovich 3/7
1995:Love Me Forever by Johanna Lindsey 11/4
1996:Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich
1997:Everything and the Moon by Julia Quinn 10/22
1998:Sea Swept by Nora Roberts 11/26
1999:Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella
2000:The Duke by Gaelen Foley 11/29
2001:Master of Desire by Kinley MacGregor 11/14
2002:The Pursuit by Johanna Lindsey 11/10
2003:Slightly Married by Mary Balogh 4/15
2004:Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros 9/15
2005:The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred 3/17
2006:Love Is Blind by Lynsay Sands 10/29
2007:Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy by Ally Carter 10/24
2008:At the Bride Hunt Ball by Olivia Parker 9/17
2009:Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James 10/20
2010:The Chief by Monica McCarty 1/31
2011:Wildest Dreams by Kristen Ashley 2/22
2012:Spell Bound by Rachel Hawkins 3/18
2013:Raid by Kristen Ashley 2/28

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Mary wrote: "8/15/2010-2/15/2013 FINISHED

1959 Agatha Christie-Cat Among the Pigeons 8/30/2010
1960 Ian Fleming-Goldfinger 3/22/2012
1961 Agatha Christie- The Pale Horse 4/13/2011
1962 Ken Kasey-One Flew Over ..."

Way to go Mary!!!! That's an awesome list, and congrats on finishing!!

Mary wrote: "8/15/2010-2/15/2013 FINISHED

1959 Agatha Christie-Cat Among the Pigeons 8/30/2010
1960 Ian Fleming-Goldfinger 3/22/2012
1961 Agatha Christie- The Pale Horse 4/13/2011
1962 Ken Kasey-One Flew Over ..."

CONGRATULATIONS, MARY!

Great job!

Questian wrote: "i'd like to join,, but the books that i have read have already been given away, i dont know, what is the oldest book that i have in possesion coz all of my books now are ebooks....... and i have ju..."

You have to start fresh. It has to be books that you read within your challenge duration.

Ariel wrote: "1995- Heaven, Texas (Chicago Stars #2)-Susan Elizabeth Phillips
1996- Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married- Marian Keyes
1997-Sandry's Book (Circle of Magic #1)- Tamora Pierce
1998- Daja's Book (Circle..."

Hi, Ariel! Can you put your start date and end date, please?

December 20 2012 - ? (I would like to be finished on my 50th birthday - Which is July 11, 2013)
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2009 - My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent
2010 - Touching the Clouds by Bonnie Leon
2011 - The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen
2012 - Bared to You by Sylvia Day

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2006 - Bridal Op - Dana Marton (HI #933 - Aug 2006) - 01/29/2006

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A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Duration: January 01 to December 31, 2013

Completed: 9 of 52

2013 ~
2012 ~
2011 ~ The Last Goodbye by Sarah Mayberry (Jan.29)
2010 ~ Do You Take This Cop? by Beth Andrews (Jan.22)
2009 ~ A Natural Father by Sarah Mayberry (Jan.09)
2008 ~ Cop on Loan by Jeannie Watt (Jan.15)
2007 ~ Treasure by Helen Brenna (Jan.06)
2006 ~ A Difficult Woman by Jeannie Watt (Jan.07)
2005 ~ With Child by Janice Kay Johnson (Jan.04)
2004 ~ Mommy Said Goodbye by Janice Kay Johnson (Jan.02)
2003 ~
2002 ~ She's My Mom by Rebecca Winters (Jan.13)
2001 ~
2000 ---> 1962

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RRRC A Lifetime of Books Challenge

Duration: March 27, 2011 - March 26, 2013

53/53 Read

Challenge Complete 02.03.13

1961 A Civil Contract by Georgette Heyer, 12.14.12
1962 We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson, 11.26.11
1963 Bride of Pendorric by Victoria Holt, 11.14.11
1964 I Never Promised You a Rose Garden by Joanne Greenberg, 11.29.11
1965 Dune by Frank Herbert, 04.09.11
1966 Menfreya in Morning by Victoria Holt, 01.28.13 ★★★
1967 Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin, 11.30.11
1968 Cousin Kate by Georgette Heyer, 10.05.12
1969 The Godfather by Mario Puzo, 01.28.12



1970 Charity Girl by Georgette Heyer, 11.29.11
1971 Hell House by Richard Matheson, 09.21.11
1972 The Seventh Sinner by Elizabeth Peters, 10.31.12
1973 The Princess Bride by William Goldman, 06.14.11
1974 House of Many Shadows by Barbara Michaels, 10.30.12
1975 Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters, 09.06.11
1976 Interview With the Vampire by Anne Rice, 11.27.11
1977 What Dreams May Come by Richard Matheson, 09.07.11
1978 The Autumn Countess by Catherine Coulter, 08.30.11
1979 The Cater Street Hangman by Anne Perry, 12.01.11



1980 The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel, 08.26.11
1981 The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters, 12.22.11
1982 The Gunslinger by Stephen King, 04.29.11
1983 Phantoms by Dean Koontz, 04.21.12
1984 The Talisman by Stephen King, 08.17.12
1985 Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood, 06.28.12
1986 This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti, 06.11.12
1987 The Main Attraction by Jayne Ann Krentz, 07.19.11
1988 The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood, 04.06.11
1989 A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught, 12.31.11



1990 Sojourn by R.A. Salvatore, 09.26.11
1991 The Prize by Julie Garwood, 12.21.11
1992 On Dangerous Ground by Jack Higgins, 07.10.11
1993 Everywhere That Mary Went by Lisa Scottoline, 06.29.11
1994 Twilight Memories by Maggie Shayne, 06.27.11
1995 Prince of Dreams by Susan Krinard, 04.12.11
1996 Minx by Julia Quinn, 05.22.11
1997 Zinnia by Jayne Castle, 04.24.11
1998 Orchid by Jayne Castle, 05.18.11
1999 One Night for Love by Mary Balogh, 08.04.11



2000 Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood, 05.08.11
2001 Bitten by Kelley Armstrong, 06.26.11
2002 Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 05.20.11
2003 Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh, 06.21.11
2004 Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast, 07.14.11
2005 It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas, 04.25.11
2006 Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger, 06.04.11
2007 Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich, 04.26.11
2008 Eternal Pleasure by Nina Bangs, 04.03.11
2009 Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh, 04.13.11



2010 Changes by Jim Butcher, 06.03.11
2011 Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward, 07.21.11
2012 Fair Game by Patricia Briggs, 04.02.12
2013 Ever After by Kim Harrison, 02.03.13

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2006 - Bridal Op - Dana Marton (HI #933 - Aug 2006) - 01/29/2006

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Woohoo, Joann! Congratulations! **trows confetti** Saw this this morning and you inspired me to get back on this challenge. Thanks!

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Updated Post #693 = 35/57

Realized GRs posted the wrong date on a book and had to remove it. But, finally got another two, if only because it is a new year...but then, I had another birthday, too! LOL!

        

Thank you so much, Lisa Kay! Love the spoiler; it's so pretty!

**RRRC A Lifetime of Books Challenge**
Duration: 1 January 2013 - 30 June 2014
Completed: 20/35

*I'm in! It's so neat to see what everyone picks, especially for the early years!

1980:
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1988: Sorcery & Cecelia: or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot by Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer 22 Apr ★★★
1989: Mackenzie's Mountain in MacKenzie's Legacy by Linda Howard 10 Feb ★★★★


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1992: Mackenzie's Mission in MacKenzie's Legacy by Linda Howard 13 Feb ★★★
1993: Love in Bloom by Karen Rose Smith 9 Feb ★★★
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1998: Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens 24 Jul ★★★
1999: The Confession of Fitzwilliam Darcy by Mary Street 3 Feb ★★★★★


2000: The Duke and I by Julia Quinn 20 Jul ★★★
2001: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris 20 Jan ★★★★
2002: The Victorians by A. N. Wilson 10 Jul ★★★★
2003: The Snow Bride by Debbie Macomber 28 Jan ★★★
2004: Duty and Desire by Pamela Aidan 8 Aug ★★
2005: Savage Summit: The True Stories of the First Five Women Who Climbed K2, the World's Most Feared Mountain by Jennifer Jordan 20 Feb ★★★
2006: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole 31 Jan ★★
2007: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 6 Feb ★★★★
2008: Enchanting the Lady by Kathryne Kennedy 24 Jan ★★★
2009: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley 22 Jan ★★★★★


2010: Proud Rancher, Precious Bundle by Donna Alward 11 Feb ★★★★
2011: When You Dare by Lori Foster 18 Jan ★★★★
2012: The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts 9 Jan ★★★
2013: Old Enough to Fight: Canada's Boy Soldiers in the First World War by Dan Black & John Boileau, forward by Roméo Dallaire 16 Dec ★★★★
2014:

What the heck. I`ll give this monster a chance.
A Lifetime of Books Challenge

Start: 01 Jan. 2011 - must complete by 30 June 2013

50s done
1958 Venetia Georgette Heyer 3/15/11
1959 The Unknown Ajax Georgette Heyer4/3/11



60s done
1960 Mistress of Mellyn Victoria Holt 3/6/11
1961 A Civil Contract Georgette Heyer 1/15/11
1962 Kirkland Revels Victoria Holt 1/6/11
1963 Bride of Pendorric Victoria Holt 4/7/11
1964 This Rough Magic Mary Stewart 1/27/11
1965 Frederica Georgette Heyer 4/17/11
1966 Black Sheep Georgette Heyer 5/28/11
1967 Silverhill Phyllis A. Whitney 5/18/11
1968 Testimony of Two Men Taylor Caldwell 4/30/11
1969 Winter People Phyllis A. Whitney 6/2/11



70s done
1970 Coming Up Roses Catherine Anderson 7/6/11
1971 The End Of Summer Rosamunde Pilcher 6/5/11
1972 On the Night of the Seventh Moon Victoria Holt 9/4/11
1973 Moonraker's Bride Madeleine Brent 8/13/11
1974 The Wolf and the Dove Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 8/28/11
1975 Devil's Desire Laurie McBain 10/10/11
1776 Love's Tender Fury Jennifer Wilde 10/24/11
1977 Shanna Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 7/21/11
1978 The Kadin Bertrice Small 11/12/11
1979 Love Comes Softly Janette Oke 11/26/11





80s done
1980 The Black Lyon Jude Deveraux 12/25/11
1981 Lord Satan's Bride Anne Stuart 7/31/11
1982 A Rose in Winter Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 1/22/11
1983 So Speaks the Heart Johanna Lindsey 9/8/11
1984 Fabulous Beast Stephanie James 1/27/12
1985 Honor's Splendour Julie Garwood 2/10/11
1986 The Wind and the Sea Marsha Canham 2/18/12
1987 The Gamble LaVyrle Spencer 4/11/12
1988 Something Wonderful Judith McNaught 3/27/12
1989 A Kingdom of Dreams Judith McNaught 3/17/12





90s done
1990 The Conqueror Brenda Joyce 4/22/12
1991 Redeeming Love Francine Rivers 8/7/11
1992 Keeper of the Dream Penelope Williamson 5/7/12
1993 Morning Comes Softly Debbie Macomber 4/10/11
1994 Dreaming of You Lisa Kleypas 8/7/12
1995 Lord of Scoundrels Loretta Chase 1/8/13
1996 The Ugly Duckling Iris Johansen 5/23/11
1997 Rejar Dara Joy 5/14/11
1998 Texas Glory Lorraine Heath 12/3/12
1999 Jewels of the Sun Nora Roberts 5/18/12



00s
2000 The Highlander's Touch Karen Marie Moning 2/16/13
2001 Kiss of the Highlander Karen Marie Moning
2002 The Dark Highlander Karen Marie Moning
2003 Letters to Kelly Suzanne Brockmann 5/10/12
2004 The Immortal Highlander Karen Marie Moning
2005 Spell of the Highlander Karen Marie Moning
2006 Love Is Blind Lynsay Sands 6/9/11
2007 Caine's Reckoning Sarah McCarty
2008 Sam's Creed Sarah McCarty
2009 Tucker's Claim Sarah McCarty



10s
2010 Tracker's SinSarah McCarty
2011 In Bed with a Highlander Maya Banks 1/10/12
2012 Never Seduce a Scot Maya Banks
2013 Highlander Most Wanted Maya Banks

Start February 15, 2013 End: February 15, 2014, Total: 0/31
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Mayra wrote: "Start February 15, 2013 End: February 15, 2014, Total: 0/31
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Mayra you get a year and a half to finish the challenge if you're in your 30's :)

oh im actually 28, ill be 29 this yr :)

Sorry, you confused me with your book count. Good luck!

its ok, i was thinking about it too, i had 30, but then i had to add a bk for 2014 bc i wont finish till next yr. :)

I'm way behind. Congratulations Joann and welcome to all the new joiners.

Sep 2012 - Mar 2014
23/36

1978 - Beauty - Robin McKinley 2/2/12
1979 - Demonwood - Anne Stuart 9/28/2012
1980 - The Counterfeit Marriage - Joan Wolf 10/3/2012
1981 - A London Season - Joan Wolf
1982 - The Blue Sword - Robin McKinley
1983 - Summer Storm - Joan Wolf
1984 - The Rebellious Ward - Joan Wolf
1985 - The Double Wager - Mary Balogh
1986 - Red Rose - Mary Balogh 1/28/13
1987 - Gentle Conquest - Mary Balogh
1988 - Angel in a Red Dress - Judith Ivory
1989 - The Gilded Web - Mary Balogh
1990 - Red Rose - Anne Stuart 2/7/13
1991 - Christmas Beau - Mary Balogh 10/17/12
1992 - Indigo Blue - Catherine Anderson 11/25/12
1993 - Deceived - Mary Balogh
1994 - Longing - Mary Balogh
1995 - Until Forever - Johanna Lindsey
1996 - The Love Charm - Pamela Morsi
1997 - Simply Love - Catherine Anderson 10/24/12
1998 - Cherish - Catherine Anderson
1999 - Daughter of the Forest - Juliet Marillier 10/12/12
2000 - The Duke - Gaelen Foley 11/26/12
2001 - Double Dare - Rhonda Nelson 12/24/12
2002 - Summer Knight - Jim Butcher 10/3/12
2003 - Tinker - Wen Spencer 9/21/2012
2004 - Raven's Shadow - Patricia Briggs 9/11/2012
2005 - Gabriel's Ghost - Linnea Sinclair 1/25/13
2006 - Wolf Who Rules - Wen Spencer 9/22/2012
2007 - Riding the Storm - Sydney Croft 10/23/12
2008 - Kiss of Fire - Deborah Cooke 9/24/2012
2009 - Some Girls Bite - Chloe Neill 10/5/12
2010 - Samson's Lovely Mortal - Tina Folsom 9/30/2012
2011 - Obsidian - Jennifer Armentrout 10/1/2012
2012 - Oppression - Jessice Therrien 9/27/2012
2013 - Hard to Love - Kendall Ryan 2/1/13

Thanks, Ty!

Not sure I will finish on time but I updated Post #781: 26/29

What the heck. I`ll give this monster a chance.
A Lifetime of Books Challenge

Start: 01 Jan. 2011 - must complete by 30 June 2013

50s done
1958 Venetia Georgette Heyer 3/15/11
1959 The Unknown Ajax Georgette Heyer4/3/11



60s done
1960 Mistress of Mellyn Victoria Holt 3/6/11
1961 A Civil Contract Georgette Heyer 1/15/11
1962 Kirkland Revels Victoria Holt 1/6/11
1963 Bride of Pendorric Victoria Holt 4/7/11
1964 This Rough Magic Mary Stewart 1/27/11
1965 Frederica Georgette Heyer 4/17/11
1966 Black Sheep Georgette Heyer 5/28/11
1967 Silverhill Phyllis A. Whitney 5/18/11
1968 Testimony of Two Men Taylor Caldwell 4/30/11
1969 Winter People Phyllis A. Whitney 6/2/11



70s done
1970 Coming Up Roses Catherine Anderson 7/6/11
1971 The End Of Summer Rosamunde Pilcher 6/5/11
1972 On the Night of the Seventh Moon Victoria Holt 9/4/11
1973 Moonraker's Bride Madeleine Brent 8/13/11
1974 The Wolf and the Dove Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 8/28/11
1975 Devil's Desire Laurie McBain 10/10/11
1776 Love's Tender Fury Jennifer Wilde 10/24/11
1977 Shanna Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 7/21/11
1978 The Kadin Bertrice Small 11/12/11
1979 Love Comes Softly Janette Oke 11/26/11





80s done
1980 The Black Lyon Jude Deveraux 12/25/11
1981 Lord Satan's Bride Anne Stuart 7/31/11
1982 A Rose in Winter Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 1/22/11
1983 So Speaks the Heart Johanna Lindsey 9/8/11
1984 Fabulous Beast Stephanie James 1/27/12
1985 Honor's Splendour Julie Garwood 2/10/11
1986 The Wind and the Sea Marsha Canham 2/18/12
1987 The Gamble LaVyrle Spencer 4/11/12
1988 Something Wonderful Judith McNaught 3/27/12
1989 A Kingdom of Dreams Judith McNaught 3/17/12





90s done
1990 The Conqueror Brenda Joyce 4/22/12
1991 Redeeming Love Francine Rivers 8/7/11
1992 Keeper of the Dream Penelope Williamson 5/7/12
1993 Morning Comes Softly Debbie Macomber 4/10/11
1994 Dreaming of You Lisa Kleypas 8/7/12
1995 Lord of Scoundrels Loretta Chase 1/8/13
1996 The Ugly Duckling Iris Johansen 5/23/11
1997 Rejar Dara Joy 5/14/11
1998 Texas Glory Lorraine Heath 12/3/12
1999 Jewels of the Sun Nora Roberts 5/18/12



00s
2000 The Highlander's Touch Karen Marie Moning 2/16/13
2001 Kiss of the Highlander Karen Marie Moning 2/28/13
2002 The Dark Highlander Karen Marie Moning
2003 Letters to Kelly Suzanne Brockmann 5/10/12
2004 The Immortal Highlander Karen Marie Moning
2005 Spell of the Highlander Karen Marie Moning
2006 Love Is Blind Lynsay Sands 6/9/11
2007 Caine's Reckoning Sarah McCarty
2008 Sam's Creed Sarah McCarty
2009 Tucker's Claim Sarah McCarty



10s
2010 Tracker's SinSarah McCarty
2011 In Bed with a Highlander Maya Banks 1/10/12
2012 Never Seduce a Scot Maya Banks
2013 Highlander Most Wanted Maya Banks

I'm doing much better this time. post #773 40/47 done (If I can finish before December I only have 6 to read not 7.)

A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Duration: January 01 to December 31, 2013

Completed: 12 of 51

2013 ~ Must Like Kids by Jackie Braun (Feb.05)
2012 ~ Waking Up Married by Mira Lyn Kelly (Feb.20)
2011 ~ The Last Goodbye by Sarah Mayberry (Jan.29)
2010 ~ Do You Take This Cop? by Beth Andrews (Jan.22)
2009 ~ A Natural Father by Sarah Mayberry (Jan.09)
2008 ~ Cop on Loan by Jeannie Watt (Jan.15)
2007 ~ Treasure by Helen Brenna (Jan.06)
2006 ~ A Difficult Woman by Jeannie Watt (Jan.07)
2005 ~ With Child by Janice Kay Johnson (Jan.04)
2004 ~ Mommy Said Goodbye by Janice Kay Johnson (Jan.02)
2003 ~
2002 ~ She's My Mom by Rebecca Winters (Jan.13)
2001 ~
2000 ~
1999 ~ Bachelorette Blues by Robyn Amos (Feb.02)
1998 ---> 1962
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A Lifetime of Books Challenge:
Start February 15, 2013 End: February 15, 2014, Total: 3/31
1984:
1985:
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2003:
2004:
2005:
2006: Goddess of the Rose by PC Cast
2007:
2008:
2009:
2010: Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
2011:
2012:
2013: Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead
2014:

8/55



60s - 1/10
1960 - The Daybreakers - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - Feb 1960) - 03/12/2013

1961

1962

1963

1964

1965

1966

1967

1968

1969


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1970

1971

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1975

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1977

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1979

X X X X X X X X X X

80s - 1/10

1980

1981

1982

1983

1984

1985 - Touch The Heavens - Eileen Nauman (HT #51 - Mar 1985) - 02/08/2013

1986

1987

1988

1989

X X X X X X X X X

90s - 2/10
1990

1991

1992

1993

1994 - Groom Unknown - Kathy Clark (HAR #536 - May 1994) - 01/28/2013

1995

1996

1997 - Immortal Heart - Julie Miller (Love Spell - Feb 1997) - 01/30/2013

1998

1999

X X X X X X X X

00s - 4/10
2000

2001

2002

2003

2004 - Manhunt - Carla Cassidy (SIM #1294 - May 2004) - 01/27/2013

2005 - Tender Is The Knight - Jackie Ivie (Zebra - Dec 2005) - 02/01/2013

2006 - Bridal Op - Dana Marton (HI #933 - Aug 2006) - 01/29/2006

2007

2008

2009 - Holding Out For A Hero - HelenKay Dimon (Brava - Oct 2009) - 02/02/2013

X X X X X X

10s - 0/6
2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

X X X X X X

the Birthday Challenge

For some reason I call this the Birthday Challenge and I wanted to complete it by my birthday, which is on October 22, but I will utilize the year I think. I am turning 26, so including this year and the year I was born, it would be 27 books.
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Duration: March 13, 2013 - March 12, 2014
14/27 Completed

1987: The Night of the Solstice by L. J. Smith [6.14.13]
1988:
1989:
1990:
1991:
1992:
1993:
1994: The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans [10.24.13]
1995:
1996: The Last Valentine by James Michael Pratt [6.29.13]
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
1997:
1998:
1999: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chobsky [4.8.13]
2000:
2001: Quidditch Through the Ages by J. K. Rowling [6.14.13]
2002:
2003:
2004:
2005: Looking for Alaska by John Green [4.18.13]
2006: An Abundance of Katherines by John Green [6.16.13]
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
2007: Vampire Academy: The Ultimate Guide by Michelle Rowen [4.5.13]
2008: Paper Towns by John Green [6.18.13]
2009: The Girl With Glass Feet by Ali Shaw [4.17.13]
2010: First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost [7.27.13]
2011: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James [3.19.13]
2012: The Selection by Kiera Cass [4.22.13]
2013: Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare [3.23.13]
_____ _____ _____

Elena wrote: "the Birthday Challenge (Due: October 22, 2013)
For some reason I call this the Birthday Challenge, since I want to complete it by my birthday this year, which will be October 22. I am turning 26, ..."

Elena, you might need to find another book for 1995 - Interview With the Vampire was published in 1976.

The challenge works on the basis of the authors copyright, or the year the book was first published so Wuthering Heights doesn't work either for 2004.

Sorry.

I'll try :D

Duration: 15.03.2013-14.09.2014.

: 30/34

1979 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams - 20.03.2013. - ★★★★
1980
1981 - Love's Encore by Sandra Brown - 31.01.2014. - ★★★
1982
1983
1984
1985 - Gentle Warrior by Julie Garwood - 05.08.14 - ★★★
1986 - Shards of Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold - 26.06.13 - ★★★★
1987 - Hero at Large by Janet Evanovich - 12.10.13 - ★★
1988
1989 - The Bride by Julie Garwood - 23.12.13 - ★★★★★
1990 - Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett - 16.04.13. - ★★★★
1991 - Tender Loving Care by Susan Mallery - 03.06.13 - ★★★
1992 - Summer Desserts by Nora Roberts - 16.03.13 - ★★
1993
1994 - A Test Of Wills by Charles Todd - 07.01.14 - ★★★★
1995 - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb - 04.06.13 - ★★★★
1996 - Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb - 09.07.13 - ★★★★
1997 - Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb - 15.07.13 - ★★★★
1998 - Stardust by Neil Gaiman - 20.07.13 - ★★★★
1999 - Lady Be Good by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 20.08.13 - ★★★
2000 - The Least Likely Bride by Jane Feather - 13.04.2013. - ★★★★
2001 - Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris - 08.07.13. - ★★★
2002 - The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen - 03.04.2013. - ★★★★
2003 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling - 19.07.13 - ★★★★
2004 - One Grave Too Many by Beverly Connor - 21.05.13 - ★★★★
2005 - Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann - 23.05.2013. - ★★★
2006 - Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward - 17.03.2013. - ★★★★
2007 - Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward - 25.03.2013. - ★★★
2008 - In Bed With the Devil by Lorraine Heath - 27.03.13 - ★★★★
2009 - Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward - 11.05.13 - ★★★★
2010 - A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James - 06.06.13 - ★★
2011 - The Viper by Monica McCarty - 22.03.2013. - ★★★★
2012 - Perfect Fit by Carly Phillips - 20.04.13 - ★★★★
2013 - Love Irresistibly by Julie James - 08.04.2013. - ★★★★★
2014 - Home of the Braised by Julie Hyzy - 20.01.14 - ★★★

Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Elena, you might need to find another book for 1995 - Interview With the Vampire was published in 1976.

The challenge works on the basis of the authors copyright, or the year the book was first published so Wuthering Heights doesn't work either for 2004.

Sorry. "

Totally fine. I was going by my books in LibraryThing. But I will have to double check all my books. It's a good thing I can make changes at any time :))

OK! I started my list and my reading for this so here goes! March 1,2013-February 28,2014

1991
1992
1993
1994-A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America 3/7/13
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000-Storm Front 3/5/13
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005-A Slight Trick of the Mind 3/14/13
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010-The Lost Hero 3/16/13
2011
2012-Lone Wolf 3/10/13
2013
2014

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2004:
2005:
2006: Goddess of the Rose by PC Cast
2007:
2008: The Host by Stephanie Meyer
2009:
2010: Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
2011:
2012:
2013:Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead
2014:

A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Start March 16, 2013 End: March 16, 2014
Read 33/40

1975: Tishomingo Blues by Elmore Leonard, 10/3/2013
1976: A Wrinkle in Time - Madeleine L'Engle, 4/29/2013
1977:
1978:
1979: The White Castle, 11/5/2013
1980:
1981:
1982:
1983:Breakfast in Bed by Sandra Brown,4/25/2013
1984:
1985:Tender Rebel by Johanna Lindsay, 10/17/2013
1986: A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsay, 8/11/2013
1987: Diamond Bay by Linda Howard, 6/8/2013
1988: Thanksgiving, 11/2/2013
1989:
1990: Duncan's Bride - Linda Howard, 1/26/2014
1991:Body of Evidence -Patricia Cornwell, 9/27/2013
1992:Snow Crash - Neal Stephenson, 4/13/2013
1993: Desert Heat - J.A. Jance, 5/1/2013
1994:Corelli's Mandolin - Louis de Bernieres, 8/24/2013
1995:Kiss the Girls - James Patterson 4/24/2013
1996:Jack & Jill - James Patterson 5/13/2013
1997: Cat and Mouse- James Patterson, 5/20/2013
1998: Devil's Bride, 6/18/2013
1999: Acid Row by Minette Walters, 8/10/2013
2000: The Heir - Johanna Lindsay, 7/14/2013
2001:The Shadow of the Wind- Carlos Ruiz Zafon, 3/22/2013
2002: Face the Fire by Nora Roberts, 5/3/2013
2003: A Clash of Kings, 12/9/2013
2004:Guilty Pleasures by Laura Lee Guhrke, 3/29/2013
2005:The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison, 4/4/2013
2006: Under the Wire - Cindy Gerard, 3/26/2013
2007: The Dark Horse- Josh Lanyon, 5/4/2013
2008: The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, 6/4/2013
2009: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han, 3/19/2013
2010: The Unidentified Redhead - Alice Clayton, 4/16/2013
2011: On the Island - Tracey Garvis-Graves, 3/20/2013
2012: On Dublin Street - Samantha Young, 3/18/2013
2013: Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston, 4/12/2013
2014: Cress by Marissa Meyer, 3/12/2014

A Lifetime of Books
1st January 2013 to 30th June 2014

8/39 read

1975 - The Choirboys by Joseph Wambaugh
1976 - Last Seen Wearing by Colin Dexter
1977 - The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn by Colin Dexter
1978 - Beauty by Robin McKinley
1979 - Service of All the Dead by Colin Dexter
1980 - The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum
1981 - Dead of Jericho (Inspector Morse Mysteries by Colin Dexter
1982 - Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings
1983 - The Riddle of the Third Mile by Colin Dexter
1984 - No Greater Love by Danielle Steel
1985 -The Ghost by Danielle Steel
1986 - The Secret of Annexe 3 by Colin Dexter
1987 - Knots and Crosses by Ian Rankin - 4th February '13
1988 -
1989 - The Wench Is Dead by Colin Dexter
1990 -Good Omens by Terry Pratchett
1991 - The Jewel That Was Ours by Colin Dexter
1992 - The Way Through The Woods by Colin Dexter
1993 - Where or When by Anita Shreve
1994 - The Daughters of Cain by Colin Dexter
1995 -
1996 - Death Is Now My Neighbor by Colin Dexter
1997 -
1998 - Jemima J. by Jane Green
1999 - Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb - 12th January '13
2000 - Witness in Death by J.D. Robb - 21st January '13
2001 - The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
2002 - The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
2003 - We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver
2004 -
2005 - Son of a Witch by Gregory Maguire - 31st January '13
2006 - Touch the Dark by Karen Chance - 5th January '13
2007 - Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
2008 - Faefever by Karen Marie Moning - 23rd February '13
2009 - Beautiful Creatures byKami Garcia - 12th March '13
2010 - I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore
2011 - Happy Accidents by Jane Lynch - 15th March '13
2012 - Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward
2013 - Lover At Last by J.R. Ward

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Good start so far!

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60s - 3/10
1960 - The Daybreakers - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - Feb 1960) - 03/12/2013

1961 - Sackett - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - May 1961) - 03/16/2013

1962

1963

1964

1965 - Sackett Brand,the - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - June 1965) - 03/17/2013

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1984

1985 - Touch The Heavens - Eileen Nauman (HT #51 - Mar 1985) - 02/08/2013

1986

1987

1988

1989

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90s - 2/10
1990

1991

1992

1993

1994 - Groom Unknown - Kathy Clark (HAR #536 - May 1994) - 01/28/2013

1995

1996

1997 - Immortal Heart - Julie Miller (Love Spell - Feb 1997) - 01/30/2013

1998

1999

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00s - 4/10
2000

2001

2002

2003

2004 - Manhunt - Carla Cassidy (SIM #1294 - May 2004) - 01/27/2013

2005 - Tender Is The Knight - Jackie Ivie (Zebra - Dec 2005) - 02/01/2013

2006 - Bridal Op - Dana Marton (HI #933 - Aug 2006) - 01/29/2006

2007

2008

2009 - Holding Out For A Hero - HelenKay Dimon (Brava - Oct 2009) - 02/02/2013

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Updated Post #693 = 36/58

Finally got another one (doing about one a month, but I need two a month), but realized I'm not going to make this by my birthday this year...so added another count to that, too! LOL!

        

I am caging We Need to Talk About Kevin and The Choirboys for my own list. Thanks! Interesting, diverse choices.

A Lifetime of Books Challenge:
Start February 15, 2013 End: February 15, 2014, Total: 5/31
1984:
1985:
1986:
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1990:
1991:
1992:
1993:
1994:
1995:
1996:
1997:
1998:
1999: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
2000:
2001:
2002:
2003:
2004:
2005:
2006: Goddess of the Rose by PC Cast
2007:
2008: The Host by Stephanie Meyer
2009:
2010: Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
2011:
2012:
2013: Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead
2014:

Mayra, wrong thread!!!

oh no i must have switched them around.... lol... ill fix it. sorry.

We've all done it at least once :)

A Lifetime of Books Challenge:
Start February 15, 2013 End: February 15, 2014, Total: 6/31
1984:
1985:
1986:
1987:
1988:
1989:
1990:
1991:
1992:
1993:
1994:
1995:
1996:
1997:
1998:
1999: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
2000:
2001:
2002:
2003:
2004:
2005:
2006: Goddess of the Rose by PC Cast
2007:
2008: The Host by Stephanie Meyer
2009: The Help by Katheryn Stockett
2010: Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
2011:
2012:
2013: Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead
2014:

Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "We've all done it at least once :)"

i open all my list documents and then i go down and update my post so yeah im bound to past on the wrong one lol