Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Start date: 22 Aug 2011
End date: 22 Aug 2012


1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
4 from 2nd
3 from 3rd
2 from 4th
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time)

5: Maximum Ride Series by James Patterson

1. The Angel Experiment
2. School’s Out Forever
3. Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports
4. The Final Warning
5. Max

4: Artemis Fowl Series by Eoin Colfer

1. Artemis Fowl
2. The Artic Incident
3. The Eternity Code
4. The Opal Deception

3: Westmoreland Series by Judith Mcnaught

1. Whitney, My Love (25 Aug)
2. A Kingdom of Dreams (27 Aug)
3. Until You (29 Aug)

2: Second Opportunities Series by Judith Mcnaught

1. Paradise
2. Perfect

1: Fitzergerald Series by Ednah Walters

1. Mine Until Dawn

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):


Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:

Chick-lit : Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsela (Shopaholic Series)
Romance : Stealing the Bride by Elizabeth Boyle (Danvers Family Series)
Mystery :
PNR/Urban-Fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-fi : No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Dark Hunter Series)
Young Adult : Being Nikki by Meg Cabot (Airhead Series)

3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):

Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.

First try:
Mesmerized by Candace Camp (Moreland Series)

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)

Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.



5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):

Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!

Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon

1. Outlander


6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):


Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...

Pendragon Series by D.J. MacHale

1. The Merchant of Death
2. The Lost City of Faar
3. The Never War
4. The Reality Bug
5. Black Water
6. The Rivers of Zadaa
7. The Quillan Games
8. The Pilgrims of Rayne
9. Raven Rise
10. The Soldiers of Halla

7) 3rd Degree (3 books):


Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.

Sequels Series by Judith Mcnaught

Book 1: Once and Always (22 Aug 2011)
Book 2: Something Wonderful (23 Aug 2011)
Book 3: Almost Heaven (24 Aug 2011)

BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):

A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrion. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.

Serial Reader Challenge
Duration: July 17, 2011 - July 17, 2012

17/32.5 Read Updated Sept 2, 2011

1) Jack the Page Ripper: (15 books total)
Kate Daniels Series by Ilona Andrews (5 books)
Magic Bites 5 stars August 9, 2011
Magic Burns 4 stars August 1, 2011
Magic Strikes 4 stars August 9, 2011
Magic Bleeds 4 stars August 11, 2011
Magic Slays


Wings in the Night by Maggie Shayne (4 books) *I couldn't read the 5th one. Book #4 was a complete regret. Maybe I'll come back to the series later.
Twilight Phantasies 3 stars July 22, 2011
Twilight Memories 2 Stars July 31, 2011
Twilight Illusions 3 Stars August 4, 2011
Born in Twilight 1 Stars August 1, 2011


Lords of Avalon Series by Kinley MacGregor (3 books)
Sword of Darkness 4 stars August 6, 2011
Knight of Darkness>3 stars Sept 1, 2011
Darkness within


Rough Riders by Lorelei James (2 books)
Rode Hard, Put up Wet 3 stars August 26, 2011
Cowgirl Up and Ride


Cutter Cay Series by Cherry Adair (1 book)
Undertow 3 stars July 26, 2011


2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):

Chick-lit: Bobbie Faye's Very, Very, Very Very Bad Day by Toni McGee Causey 3 stars August 14, 2011
Romance: Take Me by Bella Andre
Mystery: Truly, Madly 4 stars August 3, 2011
PNR/Urban-Fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge 2 stars August 12, 2011
Young Adult: Rules of Attraction 4 stars August 1, 2011


3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Faith & Fidelity by Tere Michaels (Faith, Love, & Devotion Series) 4 Stars August 17, 2011


4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
Soulless by Gail Carriger (The Parasol Protectorate Series) *tried it once, and gave it 1 star...will try it again.


5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison (Elder Races Series)


6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
I-Team Series by Pamela Clare (5.5 books)
Extreme Exposure 4 stars August 20, 2011
Heaven Can't Wait
Hard Evidence
Unlawful Contact
Naked Edge
Breaking Point


7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Three Sister's Island by Nora Roberts
Dance Upon the Air
Heaven & Earth
Face the Fire


BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Halfway to the Grave by Jeanne Frost (Night Huntress Series)

Congratulations, D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ !

Serial Reader Challenge 1/1/11 - 12/31/11

28/31 Read

Jack the Page Ripper
5 Books - Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong
Stolen 1/30/11
Dime Store Magic 3/25/11
Industrial Magic 5/6/11
Haunted
Broken



4 Books - Dresden Files by Jim Butchter

Death Masks 2/17/11
Blood Rites 3/18/11
Dead Beat 6/7/11
Proven Guilty 8/25/11


3 Books - In Death by JD Robb

Conspiracy in Death 3/11/11
Loyalty in Death 4/11/11
Witness in Death 6/10/11


2 Books - Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs

Silver Borne 3/14/11
River Marked 5/2/11

1 Book - Guild Hunter by Nalini Singh

Archangel's Consort 2/5/11

Una-book-bomber
Chick-Lit: Undead and Unreturnable 2/15/11
Romance: One Night with a Spy 1/15/11
Mystery: What's a Ghoul to Do? 2/14/11
PNR/UF: Bloodfever 1/21/11
YA: Poison Study 3/20/11


Spree Series Killer
New Author - Katie MacAlister

You Slay Me 1/13/11

Author-ican Psycho
Given Up Author - Lora Leigh

Tanner's Scheme 2/21/11

Dr. Hannibal Lecturer
Praised Series - Kate Daniels by Ilona Andrews

Magic Bites 1/2/11

The Book Strangler
One Whole Series - The Legend of the Four Soldiers by Elizabeth Hoyt

To Taste Temptation 2/26/11
To Seduce A Sinner 4/10/11
To Beguile a Beast 5/14/11
To Desire A Devil 9/9/11


3rd Degree
Trilogy - Stolen by Elisabeth Naughton

Stolen Fury 1/18/11
Stolen Heat 6/17/11
Stolen Seduction



Bonus - Bloody Mary
Kick-Ass Herione - Cat Crawford in Night Huntress by Jeannine Frost

Destined for an Early Grave 4/15/11


Read:

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SERIAL KILLER READER CHALLENGE
14 completed 9/10/11

I'm going to give this one a try! I'll post as I go.

06/08/11-06/08/12

SERIAL KILLER READER CHALLENGE
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:

5 books from 1st series (of your choice)

1. Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben 08/10/11
2. Drop Shot by Harlan Coben 09/09/11
3. Fade Away by Harlan Coben
4. Back Spin by Harlan Coben
5. One False Move by Harlan Coben

4 from 2nd

1. Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas 6/27/11
2. Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 07/08/11
3. Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas 09/12/11
4. Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

3 from 3rd

1. Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb #5
2. Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb #6
3. Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb #7


2 from 4th

1. Torment by Lauren Kate 6/9/11
2. Passion by Lauren Kate

1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time)

1. Unearthly by Cynthia Hand 07/21/11

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:

chick-lit-
romance - Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 09/12/11
mystery-
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi- Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian
young adult- Firelight by Sophie Jordan 08/08/11



3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):

Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.

1. Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd 07/28/11

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)

Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.

1.

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):

Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!

1. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 07/17/11

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):

Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...

1. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han 08/02/11
2. It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han 08/27/11
3. We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han


7) 3rd Degree (3 books):

Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.

1.
2.
3.

BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):

A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrion. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.

1.

Finished!

Complete: 31/31

Serial Reader Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011

Jack the Page Ripper
1. Midnight Breed by Lara Adrian| Kiss of Midnight (April 18), Kiss of Crimson (May 5), Midnight Awakening (June 11), Midnight Rising (July 7), and Veil of Midnight (August 5).

2. Dark Hunter by Sherrilyn Kenyon| Fantasy Lover (March 18),Night Pleasures (April 12), Night Embrace (June 17), and Dance With The Devil (July 28)

3. Dark Magick by Anya Bast| Wicked Enchantment (May 14), Cruel Enchantment(June 13), and Dark Enchantment (July 20)

4. Feral Warriors by Pamela Palmer| Desire Untamed (June 7), and Obsession Untamed (July 27)

5. Shifters Unbound by Jennifer Ashley| Pride Mates (July 14)

Una-book-bomber
1. chick-lit: The Good Sister by Karen Crane (Sept 2)
2. romance: Vision in White by Nora Roberts (Feb 9)
3. mystery: All The Pretty Girls by J. T. Ellison (Jan 24)
4. PNR: Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd (Feb 25)
5. young adult: The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting (Feb 24)

Spree Series Killer:
One Grave Too Many by Beverly Connor (Jan 15)

Author-ican Psycho:
Phantom Evil by Heather Graham (May 23)

Dr. Hannibal Lecturer:
First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost (Sept 14)

The Book Strangler:
The Otherkin by Eve Silver| Sins of the Heart (June 25), Sins of the Soul (July 4), and Sins of the Flesh (July 13), Body of Sin (July 29)

3rd Degree:
Deadly by Cynthia Eden| Deadly Fear (Feb 18), Deadly Heat (March 26), and Deadly Lies (April 22)

BONUS: Bloody Mary:
Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin (Feb 4)

Congratulations, Lauren!

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Good luck, Caroline!"

Thanks Yz:-) x x

Congratulations Lauren!

22/33
3/15/2011 - 3/14/2012

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
Lover Eternal 3/15/2011
Lover Awakened 3/17/2011
Lover Revealed 3/18/2011
Lover Unbound 3/21/2011
Lover Enshrined 3/30/2011

4 from 2nd
Hard Evidence
Unlawful Contact
Naked Edge
Breaking Point

3 from 3rd
Sweet Persuasion 8/24/2011
Sweet Seduction 8/29/2011
Sweet Temptation 9/16/2011

2 from 4th
Winter Ice 5/12/2011
Spring Rain 5/13/2011

1 from the last one
Causing Havoc 5/1/2011

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):

Chick-lit
Sex, Lies, and Online Dating 6/24/2011
Romance
Virgin River 6/7/2011
Mystery
Alone (Detective D.D. Warren, #1) 4/5/2011
Pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
Dead Reckoning 5/6/2011
Young adult
Catching Fire 4/13/2011

3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):

Kiss of Midnight 3/28/2011

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Bloodfever

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):


Trial by Fire 5/5/2011

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):

Reno's Chance: A Navy Seals Story 6/10/2011
Dangerous Games
Real Men Do It Better
Hidden Agendas
Killer Secrets
Rescue Me

7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Instant Attraction 6/18/2011
Instant Gratification 6/21/2011
Instant Temptation 6/23/2011

BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):

Guilty Pleasures

Thanks!

Update: 9/16/11

5/8/11 - 5/8/12

9/31

1. Jack the Page Ripper (6/15)
Midnight Breed Series by Lara Adrian
1. Kiss of Midnight 5/9/11
2. Kiss of Crimson
3. Midnight Awakening
4. Midnight Rising
5. Veil of Midnight
The Morganville Vampire Series by Rachel Caine
1. Glass Houses
2. The Dead Girls' Dance
3. Midnight Alley
4. Feast of Fools
Riley Jenson Guardian Series by Keri Arthur
1. Deadly Desire 5/20/11
2. Bound to Shadows 8/16/11
3. Moon Sworn 8/27/11
Shifters Series by Rachel Vincent
1. Rogue 7/1/11
2. Pride
House of Night Series by P.C. Cast
1. Awakened 6/6/11

2. Una-book Bomber (1/5)
Chick-lit
Romance - Water for Elephants - S. Gruen 9/13/11
Mystery
PNR/UF -
YA

3. Spree Series Killer (1/1+)
Pleasure Unbound - L. Ione 9/5/11

4. Author-ican Psycho (0/1)
Kiss of the Highlander - K. Moning

5. Dr. Hannibal Lectures (0/1)


6. The Book Strangler (0/4)
The Shadowfae Chronicles Series by Erica Hayes
1. Shadowfae
2. Shadowglass: The Shadowfae Chronicles
3. Poison Kissed
4. Blood Cursed

7. 3rd Degree (0/3)
The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins
1. The Hunger Games
2. Catching Fire
3. Mockingjay

Bonus: Bloody Mary (1/1)
Twice Bitten - C. Neill 6/14/11

Serial Reader Challenge

I'm really excited about this challenge! I went back a little further than I initially thought I would so I could use the Rough Rider Series in the Book Strangler category. Books subject to change - and now they have...

1.15.11 to 1.14.12, Updated 9.16.11

Total Number Read: 37 of 39, Plus one, for a total of 40 - my Book Strangler series has added another book!

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books): Take 5 series, read:
5 books from Pamela Clare's I-Team series
1. Extreme Exposure 3.14.11
2. Hard Evidence 3.30.11
3. Unlawful Contact 8.6.11
4. Naked Edge
5. Breaking Point



4 books from Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress series
1. Halfway to the Grave 2.27.11
2. One Foot in the Grave 3.4.11
3. At Grave's End 4.7.11
4. Destined for an Early Grave 5.10.11



3 books from Maya Banks' KGI series
1. The Darkest Hour 3.4.11
2. No Place to Run 4.4.11
3. Hidden Away 5.23.11



2 books from Shelli Stevens' Seattle Steam series
1. Dangerous Grounds 2.28.11
2. Tempting Adam 6.9.11



1 book from Erin McCarthy's Fast Track series
1. The Chase 6.7.11



2) Una-book-bomber (5 books): Read one book from each of the genres.
Chick-lit: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 4.26.11
Romance: Angel's Peak by Robyn Carr 3.22.11
Mystery: Out Of Her League by Kaylea Cross 8.2.11
PNR: Lover Unleashed by JR Ward 4.25.11
Young Adult: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 6.11.11



3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): Try out a totally new author.
The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton 3.9.11



4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try.
Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan 3.5.11



5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later. Just read it already. Go on!
Naked in Death by JD Robb 4.19.11



6) The Book Strangler (1+ books): Read a whole series from the beginning to the end.
Lorelei James' Rough Riders series
1. Long Hard Ride 1.16.11
2. Rode Hard, Put Up Wet 1.19.11
3. Cowgirl Up and Ride 1.26.11
4. Tied Up, Tied Down 2.22.11
5. Rough, Raw and Ready 2.26.11
6. Branded As Trouble 3.22.11
6.5. Strong, Silent Type 3.24.11
7. Shoulda Been A Cowboy 4.8.11
8. All Jacked Up 4.29.11
9. Raising Kane 4.30.11
9.5. Slow Ride 5.30.11
10. Cowgirls Don't Cry 7.7.11
11. Chasin' Eight 7.28.11



7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Read a trilogy.
Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle - Looking Glass Trilogy
In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz 1.29.11
Quicksilver by Amanda Quick 9.16.11
Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist.
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning 7.8.11

I'm in! And I'm backtracking to August.
25/30
1.Jack The Ripper:
Five from The Dark Hunters Series-
Fantasy Lover-Finished 8/12/11
Night Pleasures-Finished 8/29/11.
Night Embrace-Finished 9/30/11
Dance with the Devil
Kiss of the Night
Four from the Georgina Kincaid Series
Succubus Blues-Finished 8/25/11
Succubus on Top-Finished 10/24/11
Succubus Dreams-Finished 1/2/12
Succubus Heat-Finished 5/1/12
Three from the Night Huntress Series-
Halfway to the Grave-Finished 8/30/11
One Foot in the Grave-Finished 9/16/11
At Grave's End-11/14/11
Two from the Demon Princess Series:
Reign or Shine10/11/11
Reign Check
And one from the Dragon Kin Series:
The Dragon Who Loved Me 11/20/11


2.Una-Book-Bomber:
Chick-Lit-Anna and the French Kiss3/4/12
Romance-To Scotland, With Love 3/1/12
Mystery-Touch of Frost 2/28/12
PNR/UF-Witches of East End
YA-Red Glove 10/6/11

3.Spree Series Killer:
Guilty Pleasures-11/2/11

4.Author-ican Psyco:Haunted

5.Dr. Hannibal Lecturer:
Paranormalcy

6.The Book Strangler:
You Slay Me
Fire Me Up
Light My Fire
Holy Smokes

7.3rd Degree:
Midsummer Magic-Finished 5/21/12
Calypso Magic
Moonspun Magic

BONUS:Bloody Mary:
Liar's Moon

Serial Reader Challenge
Duration: 5/12/11 - 5/11/12
18/35

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books): Take 5 series, read:

5 books from Midnight Breed Series by Lara Adrian
1. Kiss of Midnight 8/11 (4)
2. Kiss of Crimson
3. Midnight Awakening
4. Midnight Rising
5. Veil of Midnight



4 from Dark-Hunter by Sherrilyn Kenyon
1. The Dream-Hunter (Dark-Hunter, #10) 6/5 (5)
2. Devil May Cry 7/28 (5)
3. Upon The Midnight Clear (Dark-Hunter, #13) 7/30 (4)
4. Dream Chaser (Dark-Hunter, #14) 9/25 (4.5)



3 from The League by Sherrilyn Kenyon
1. Born of Night
2. Born of Fire
3. Born of Ice



2 from Demonica by Larissa Ione
1. Ecstasy Unveiled 5/23 (5)
2. Sin Undone 6/25 (5)


1 from The Fallen Angels by J.R. Ward
1. Covet 5/17 (4)


2) Una-book-bomber (5 books): Read one book from each of the genres.
1. Chick-lit – Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy 9/9 (4)
2. Romance – Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands 6/19 (3.5)
3. Mystery - Amaryllis by Jayne Castle 5/21 (4)
4. PNR/UF/Sci-fi – Twice as Hotby Gena Showalter 6/22 (5)
5. YA - Forever by Maggie Stiefvater 9/14 (3)



3) Spree Series Killer (2 book):Try out a totally new author.
1. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison 6/2 (3.5)
2.Sea Witch by Virginia Kentra 6/6 (4)



4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): Try a book from the author you've "given up" on. - Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast


5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):Start on that series that everybody is praising so much. - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Signh 7/9 (4)


6) The Book Strangler (7 books): Read a whole series - Drake Systers by Christine Feehan
1. Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1)
2. The Twilight Before Christmas
3. Oceans of Fire
4. Dangerous Tides
5. Safe Harbor
6. Turbulent Sea
7. Hidden Currents


7) 3rd Degree: Three Sister Island Trilogy by Nora Roberts
1. Dance Upon the Air
2. Heaven and Earth
3. Face the Fire


BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist. - Night's Cold Kiss by Tracey O'Hara 6/28 (4)

I just noticed the Series Challenge! I'm in. I'm backdating one book to July 6, 2011.

My challenge dates will be July 6, 2011 - July 6, 2012

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

Take 5 series, read:

5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
Night Huntress Series by Jeaniene Frost
Halfway to the Grave 09/03
One Foot in the Grave 09/14
At Grave's End
Destined for an Early Grave
This Side of the Grave
One Grave at a Time (I know it's # 6, but who can resist reading the most recent book?)




4 from 2nd,
Krewe of Hunters by Heather Graham:
Phantom Evil 08/11
Heart of Evil
Sacred Evil
Evil Inside




3 from 3rd
Bow Street Runners by Lisa Kleypas:
Someone to Watch Over Me
Lady Sophia's Lover
Worth Any Price




2 from 4th
Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries by Ashley Gardner:
The Glass House
The Sudsbury School Murders




1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time)
Devil of the Highlands, Lynsay Sands,
The Hellion and The Highlander



2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):

chick-lit: Four to Score, Stephanie Plum #4
romance: Material Girl, The Lear Sisters Trilogy #1
mystery:And Only to Deceive, Emily Ashton Series #1
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi: Twice Bitten, Chicagoland Vampires#3
young adult: Glass Houses, The Morganville Vampires #1




3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):

Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
Beyond the Highland Mist



4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)

Millenium by Stieg Larsson
Reading book 2: The Girl Who Played With Fire, Millenium #2




5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
The Hunger Games



6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
The I-Team Series by Pamela Clare
Extreme Exposure 07/06
Hard Evidence 09/14
Unlawful Contact
Naked Edge
Breaking Point



7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
The Tea Rose
The Winter Rose
The Wild Rose



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Rizzoli & Isles by Tess Gerritsen I have read books 1-7 to date, and will read books 8 and 9
Ice Cold
The Silent Girl

SERIAL KILLER READER CHALLENGE
I’m in and I will post as I go!

May 4, 2011 to May 4, 2012

Finished 22/30

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:

5 books from 1st series (of your choice)- In Death Series

1. Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb - 6/14/2011
2. Rapture in Death #4 by J.D. Robb
3. Vengeance in Death #6 by J.D. Robb
4. Holiday in Death #7 by J.D. Robb
5. Conspiracy in Death #8 by J.D. Robb

4 from 2nd Fever Series

1. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning - 6/19/2011
2. Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning - 6/29/2011
3. Faefever by Karen Marie Moning - 6/30/2011
4. Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning - 7/16/2011

3 from 3rd (The MacCarrick Brothers Trilogy)

1. If You Dare by Kresley Cole - 6/8/2011
2. If You Desire by Kresley Cole - 7/2/2011
3. If You Deceive by Kresley Cole - 7/20/2011

2 from 4th (Virgil Flowers Series)

1.Heat Lightning by John Sandford - 5/4/2011
2. Rough Country by John Sandford

1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time) - (The Fallen Angles Series)

1. Crave by J.R. Ward - 5/8/2011

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:

chick-lit - Sookie Stackhouse Series
Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris - 6/1/2011

romance Tyler by Linda Lael Miller - 7/27/2011

mystery (Armand Gamache Series)
Still Life by Louise Penny - 6/5/2011

pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi (Black Dagger Brotherhood Series)
Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward - 5/14/2011

young adult (If I Stay #2)
Where She Went by Gayle Forman - 6/7/2011



3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):

Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.

1. Draken Series -The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe - 5/26/2011

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)

Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.

1. The Heir by Johanna Lindsey

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):

Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!

1. Psy-Changeling Series #1
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - 6/16/2011


6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):

Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...

1. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - 6/22/2011
2. Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley - 8/3/2011
3. The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley - 8/19/2011


7) 3rd Degree (3 books):

Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.

The Forest of Hands and Teeth Series
1. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan - 5/29/2011
2. The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan
3. The Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan

BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):

A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrion. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.

1. Night Huntress Series: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost - 5/19/2011

Books completed:

Serial Reader Challenge
Duration: July 17, 2011 - July 17, 2012

21/32 Read Updated Sept 29, 2011

1) Jack the Page Ripper: (15 books total)
Kate Daniels Series by Ilona Andrews (5 books)
Magic Bites 5 stars August 9, 2011
Magic Burns 4 stars August 1, 2011
Magic Strikes 4 stars August 9, 2011
Magic Bleeds 4 stars August 11, 2011
Magic Slays5 stars August 30,2011


Wings in the Night by Maggie Shayne (4 books) *I couldn't read the 5th one. Book #4 was a complete regret. Maybe I'll come back to the series later.
Twilight Phantasies 3 stars July 22, 2011
Twilight Memories 2 Stars July 31, 2011
Twilight Illusions 3 Stars August 4, 2011
Born in Twilight 1 Stars August 1, 2011


Lords of Avalon Series by Kinley MacGregor (3 books)
Sword of Darkness 4 stars August 6, 2011
Knight of Darkness>3 stars Sept 1, 2011
Darkness within


Rough Riders by Lorelei James (2 books)
Rode Hard, Put up Wet 3 stars August 26, 2011
Cowgirl Up and Ride 4 stars Sept 28,2011


Cutter Cay Series by Cherry Adair (1 book)
Undertow 3 stars July 26, 2011


2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):

Chick-lit: Bobbie Faye's Very, Very, Very Very Bad Day by Toni McGee Causey 3 stars August 14, 2011
Romance: Take Me by Bella Andre
Mystery: Truly, Madly 4 stars August 3, 2011
PNR/Urban-Fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge 2 stars August 12, 2011
Young Adult: Rules of Attraction 4 stars August 1, 2011


3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Faith & Fidelity by Tere Michaels (Faith, Love, & Devotion Series) 4 Stars August 17, 2011


4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
Soulless by Gail Carriger (The Parasol Protectorate Series) *tried it once, and gave it 1 star...will try it again.


5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison (Elder Races Series) 5 stars Sept 16, 2011


6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
I-Team Series by Pamela Clare (5 books)
Extreme Exposure 4 stars August 20, 2011
Heaven Can't Wait
Hard Evidence
Unlawful Contact
Naked Edge
Breaking Point


7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Three Sister's Island by Nora Roberts
Dance Upon the Air
Heaven & Earth
Face the Fire


BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Halfway to the Grave by Jeanne Frost (Night Huntress Series)

Series Challenge- July 6, 2011-July 6, 2012

Completed 13/34
1) Jack the Page Ripper (16 books):

Take 5 series, read:

5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
Night Huntress Series by Jeaniene Frost
Halfway to the Grave 09/03
One Foot in the Grave 09/14
At Grave's End
Destined for an Early Grave
This Side of the Grave
One Grave at a Time (I know it's # 6, but who can resist reading the most recent book?)




4 from 2nd,
Krewe of Hunters by Heather Graham:
Phantom Evil 08/11
Heart of Evil
Sacred Evil
Evil Inside




3 from 3rd
Bow Street Runners by Lisa Kleypas:
Someone to Watch Over Me Completed 09/30
Lady Sophia's Lover Completed 10/01
Worth Any Price




2 from 4th
Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries by Ashley Gardner:
The Glass House
The Sudsbury School Murders




1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time)
Devil of the Highlands, Lynsay Sands,
The Hellion and The Highlander



2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):

chick-lit: Four to Score, Stephanie Plum #4
romance: Material Girl, The Lear Sisters Trilogy #1
mystery: And Only to Deceive, Emily Ashton Series #1 Completed 09/28
pnr/urban-fantasy: Twice Bitten, Chicagoland Vampires#3 Completed 09/30
young adult: Glass Houses, The Morganville Vampires #1Completed 09/27




3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):

Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
Beyond the Highland Mist Completed 09/27



4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)

Millenium by Stieg Larsson
Reading book 2: The Girl Who Played With Fire, Millenium #2




5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
The Hunger Games



6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
The I-Team Series by Pamela Clare
Extreme Exposure 07/06
Hard Evidence 09/14
Unlawful Contact
Naked Edge
Breaking Point



7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
The Tea Rose
The Winter Rose
The Wild Rose



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Rizzoli & Isles by Tess Gerritsen I have read books 1-7 to date, and will read books 8 and 9
Ice Cold Completed 09/20
The Silent Girl Completed 09/24

Serial Reader Challenge

I'm really excited about this challenge! I went back a little further than I initially thought I would so I could use the Rough Rider Series in the Book Strangler category. Books subject to change - and now they have...

Even more shuffling...

1.15.11 to 1.14.12, Updated 10.1.11

Total Number Read: 38 of 39, Plus one, for a total of 40 - my Book Strangler series has added another book!

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books): Take 5 series, read:
5 books from Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress series
1. Halfway to the Grave 2.27.11
2. One Foot in the Grave 3.4.11
3. At Grave's End 4.7.11
4. Destined for an Early Grave 5.10.11
5. This Side of the Grave 9.30.11



4 books from Pamela Clare's I-Team series
1. Extreme Exposure 3.14.11
2. Hard Evidence 3.30.11
3. Unlawful Contact 8.6.11
4. Naked Edge



3 books from Maya Banks' KGI series
1. The Darkest Hour 3.4.11
2. No Place to Run 4.4.11
3. Hidden Away 5.23.11



2 books from Shelli Stevens' Seattle Steam series
1. Dangerous Grounds 2.28.11
2. Tempting Adam 6.9.11



1 book from Erin McCarthy's Fast Track series
1. The Chase 6.7.11



2) Una-book-bomber (5 books): Read one book from each of the genres.
Chick-lit: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 4.26.11
Romance: Angel's Peak by Robyn Carr 3.22.11
Mystery: Out Of Her League by Kaylea Cross 8.2.11
PNR: Lover Unleashed by JR Ward 4.25.11
Young Adult: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 6.11.11



3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): Try out a totally new author.
The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton 3.9.11



4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try.
Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan 3.5.11



5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later. Just read it already. Go on!
Naked in Death by JD Robb 4.19.11



6) The Book Strangler (1+ books): Read a whole series from the beginning to the end.
Lorelei James' Rough Riders series
1. Long Hard Ride 1.16.11
2. Rode Hard, Put Up Wet 1.19.11
3. Cowgirl Up and Ride 1.26.11
4. Tied Up, Tied Down 2.22.11
5. Rough, Raw and Ready 2.26.11
6. Branded As Trouble 3.22.11
6.5. Strong, Silent Type 3.24.11
7. Shoulda Been A Cowboy 4.8.11
8. All Jacked Up 4.29.11
9. Raising Kane 4.30.11
9.5. Slow Ride 5.30.11
10. Cowgirls Don't Cry 7.7.11
11. Chasin' Eight 7.28.11



7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Read a trilogy.
Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle - Looking Glass Trilogy
In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz 1.29.11
Quicksilver by Amanda Quick 9.16.11
Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist.
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning 7.8.11

Serial Reader Challenge
Duration: July 17, 2011 - July 17, 2012

23/32 Read Updated Oct 7, 2011

1) Jack the Page Ripper: (15 books total)
Kate Daniels Series by Ilona Andrews (5 books)
Magic Bites 5 stars August 9, 2011
Magic Burns 4 stars August 1, 2011
Magic Strikes 4 stars August 9, 2011
Magic Bleeds 4 stars August 11, 2011
Magic Slays5 stars August 30,2011


Wings in the Night by Maggie Shayne (4 books) *I couldn't read the 5th one. Book #4 was a complete regret. Maybe I'll come back to the series later.
Twilight Phantasies 3 stars July 22, 2011
Twilight Memories 2 Stars July 31, 2011
Twilight Illusions 3 Stars August 4, 2011
Born in Twilight 1 Stars August 1, 2011


Lords of Avalon Series by Kinley MacGregor (3 books)
Sword of Darkness 4 stars August 6, 2011
Knight of Darkness>3 stars Sept 1, 2011
Darkness within


Rough Riders by Lorelei James (2 books)
Rode Hard, Put up Wet 3 stars August 26, 2011
Cowgirl Up and Ride 4 stars Sept 28,2011


Cutter Cay Series by Cherry Adair (1 book)
Undertow 3 stars July 26, 2011


2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):

Chick-lit: Bobbie Faye's Very, Very, Very Very Bad Day by Toni McGee Causey 3 stars August 14, 2011
Romance: Take Me by Bella Andre
Mystery: Truly, Madly 4 stars August 3, 2011
PNR/Urban-Fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge 2 stars August 12, 2011
Young Adult: Rules of Attraction 4 stars August 1, 2011


3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Faith & Fidelity by Tere Michaels (Faith, Love, & Devotion Series) 4 Stars August 17, 2011


4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
Soulless by Gail Carriger (The Parasol Protectorate Series) *tried it once, and gave it 1 star...will try it again.


5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison (Elder Races Series) 5 stars Sept 16, 2011


6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
I-Team Series by Pamela Clare (5 books)
Extreme Exposure 4 stars August 20, 2011
Hard Evidence 4 stars Oct 6, 2011
Unlawful Contact
Naked Edge
Breaking Point


7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Three Sister's Island by Nora Roberts
Dance Upon the Air
Heaven & Earth
Face the Fire


BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Halfway to the Grave by Jeanne Frost 3 stars Oct 2, 2011 (Night Huntress Series)

I'm going to give this one a try! I'll post as I go.

RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12

16/32 read

Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

5 books from 1st series (Belgariad series)



4 from 2nd (Earthsea series)



3 from 3rd (Fallen Angels series)

2 from 4th (Avalon series)



1 from the last one (Essex Sisters series)


Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres.

Chick-Lit:
Romance:
Mystery:
PNR/Urban-fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi:
Young Adult:

Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author.


Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on.



Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising


The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end
The Fever Series (5 books)
3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy
The Elenium
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female protagonist.
Moon Called

This is a scary challenge, but I am game. Count me in.

Start date: 10/1/11
End date: 10/1/12

SERIAL KILLER READER CHALLENGE

I'm using yesterday as my start date, March 17, 2011 so my end date is March 17, 2012

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series
Karen Marie Moning Highlander Series
Beyond the Highland Mist3/21/11
To Tame a Highland Warrior 6/23/11
The Highlander’s Touch 10/13/11
Kiss of the Highlander 10/16/11
The Dark Highlander



4 from 2nd
Celeste Bradley Spy series
To Wed a Scandalous Spy3/27/11
Surrender to a Wicked Spy 6/24/11
One Night with a Spy 6/26/11
Seducing the Spy9/1/11


3 from 3rd
Matchmaker series by Candace Camp
The Bridal Quest 3/17/11
The Wedding Challenge 4/4/11
The Courtship Dance4/18/11


2 from 4th
Maker series by Adrian Phoenix
Beneath the Skin 4/7/11
Etched in Bone


1 from the last
Frostfire by Lynn Viehl 4/5/11


2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
chick-lit The Orchid Affair by Lauren Willig 4/3/11

romance The Heiress by Lynsay Sands 3/25/11

mystery Death in the Devil’s Acre by Anne Perry 6/9/11

pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi River Marked by Patricia Briggs 4/20/11

young adult Awakened by Kristin Cast 4/1/11


3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue 4/16/11
Highland Guardian 6/17/11



4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Border Storm by Amanda Scott


5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong 7/18/11
Stolen by Kelley Armstrong 9/18/11
Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong


6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Lisa Kleypas Bow Street :
Someone to Watch Over Me 5/5/11
Lady Sophia's Lover 7/18/11
Worth Any Price10/3/11


7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Lucky series by Carly Phillips
Lucky Charm 4/27/11
Lucky Streak 5/11/11
Lucky Break 6/5/11


BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Pale Demon by Kim Harrison 3/30/11

RRRC Serial Killer Reader Challenge

Challenge Dates: 2/18/11 - 2/18/12
Read: 33/33 Done!!

1. Jack the Page Ripper (15 books)

5 books from 1st series: In Death series by J.D. Robb

3/17/11 3/26/11 4/9/11 4/22/11 4/26/11

4 books from the 2nd: Argeneau series by Lynsay Sands

3/18/11 4/3/11 5/11/11 6/16/11

3 from the 3rd: Magnus Pack series by Shelley Laurenston

4/18/11 6/2/11 6/14/11

2 from the 4th: Breed series by Lora Leigh

1/8/11 6/3/11

1 from the 5th: Mageverse series by Angela Knight

3/11/11

2. Una-book-bomber (5 books)

chick-lit: Bride Quartet by Nora Roberts
4/27/11
romance: Mackenzie Family series by Linda Howard
3/27/11
mystery: Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters
2/23/11
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi: Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost
3/3/11
young adult: Castle series by Diana Wynne Jones
3/2/11

3. Spree Series Killer (1+ book)

Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.

4/24/11

4. Author-ican Psycho (1 book)

Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.

9/16/11

5. Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book)

Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!

6/12/11

6. The Book Strangler (1+ books)

The Pride series by Shelley Laurenston

3/5/11 4/1/11 5/6/11 6/12/11 4/29/11 5/8/11

7. 3rd Degree (3 books)

Looking Glass trilogy by Jayne Ann Krentz:

4/25/11 5/6/11 9/4/11

BONUS: Bloody Mary

Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton

6/17/11

Serial Reader Challenge

I'm really excited about this challenge! I went back a little further than I initially thought I would so I could use the Rough Rider Series in the Book Strangler category. Books subject to change - and now they have...

Even more shuffling...

1.15.11 to 1.14.12, Updated 10.18.11

Total Number Read: 39 of 40 Only one to go!

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books): Take 5 series, read:
5 books from Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress series
1. Halfway to the Grave 2.27.11
2. One Foot in the Grave 3.4.11
3. At Grave's End 4.7.11
4. Destined for an Early Grave 5.10.11
5. This Side of the Grave 9.30.11



4 books from Pamela Clare's I-Team series
1. Extreme Exposure 3.14.11
2. Hard Evidence 3.30.11
3. Unlawful Contact 8.6.11
4. Naked Edge



3 books from Maya Banks' KGI series
1. The Darkest Hour 3.4.11
2. No Place to Run 4.4.11
3. Hidden Away 5.23.11



2 books from Shelli Stevens' Seattle Steam series
1. Dangerous Grounds 2.28.11
2. Tempting Adam 6.9.11



1 book from Erin McCarthy's Fast Track series
1. The Chase 6.7.11



2) Una-book-bomber (5 books): Read one book from each of the genres.
Chick-lit: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 4.26.11
Romance: Angel's Peak by Robyn Carr 3.22.11
Mystery: Out Of Her League by Kaylea Cross 8.2.11
PNR: Lover Unleashed by JR Ward 4.25.11
Young Adult: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 6.11.11



3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): Try out a totally new author.
The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton 3.9.11



4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try.
Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan 3.5.11



5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later. Just read it already. Go on!
Naked in Death by JD Robb 4.19.11



6) The Book Strangler (1+ books): Read a whole series from the beginning to the end.
Lorelei James' Rough Riders series
1. Long Hard Ride 1.16.11
2. Rode Hard, Put Up Wet 1.19.11
3. Cowgirl Up and Ride 1.26.11
4. Tied Up, Tied Down 2.22.11
5. Rough, Raw and Ready 2.26.11
6. Branded As Trouble 3.22.11
6.5. Strong, Silent Type 3.24.11
7. Shoulda Been A Cowboy 4.8.11
8. All Jacked Up 4.29.11
9. Raising Kane 4.30.11
9.5. Slow Ride 5.30.11
10. Cowgirls Don't Cry 7.7.11
11. Chasin' Eight 7.28.11



7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Read a trilogy.
Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle - Looking Glass Trilogy
In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz 1.29.11
Quicksilver by Amanda Quick 9.16.11
Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle 10.18.11



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist.
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning 7.8.11

I'm going to give this one a try! I'll post as I go.

RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12

17/34 read

Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

5 books from 1st series (Fever series)

4 from 2nd (Earthsea series)



3 from 3rd (The Belgariad series)



2 from 4th (Avalon series)



1 from the last one (Essex Sisters series)


Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres.

Chick-Lit:
Romance:
Mystery:
PNR/Urban-fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi:
Young Adult:

Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author.


Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on.



Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising


The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end

3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy
Tender ties historical series
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female protagonist.
Moon Called

I'm going to give this one a try! I'll post as I go.

RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12

18/34 read

Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

5 books from 1st series (Fever series)

4 from 2nd (Earthsea series)



3 from 3rd (The Belgariad series)



2 from 4th (Avalon series)



1 from the last one (Essex Sisters series)


Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres.

Chick-Lit:
Romance:
Mystery:
PNR/Urban-fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi:
Young Adult:

Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author.


Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on.



Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising


The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end

3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy
Tender ties historical series
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female protagonist.
Moon Called

Congratulations, Erin!

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Congratulations, Erin!"

Thanks!

I'm going to give this one a try! I'll post as I go.

RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12

19/34 read

Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

5 books from 1st series (Fever series)

4 from 2nd (Earthsea series)



3 from 3rd (The Belgariad series)



2 from 4th (Avalon series)



1 from the last one (Essex Sisters series)


Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres.

Chick-Lit:
Romance:
Mystery:
PNR/Urban-fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi:
Young Adult:

Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author.


Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on.



Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising


The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end

3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy
Tender ties historical series



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female protagonist.
Moon Called

This is exactly the challenge for me. I've got so many series that I've started and really need to get cracking on! I'm backtracking to Oct. 20th and will post as I go.

RRRC Serial Reader Challenge
10/20/11 ~ 10/20/12
3/??

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 books from J. R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood:
1. Lover Eternal 10/24/11
2. Lover Awakened 10/28/11
3. Lover Revealed
4. Lover Unbound
5. Lover Enshrined


4 books from Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy:
1. Shadow Kiss
2. Blood Promise
3. Spirit Bound
4. Last Sacrifice


3 books:
2 books:
1 book from Chloe Neill's Chicagoland Vampires:
1. Drink Deep


2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Chick-lit:
Romance:
Mystery:
Pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi:
Young adult: Daughter of Smoke and Bone 11/2/11




3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):

7) 3rd Degree (3 books):

BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):

Hello! I'd like to sign up for this challenge it sounds fun;-)...

Aug 26/11 - Aug 26/12

Jack the Page Ripper
V.C Andrews Dollanganger series
1. Flowers in the Attic
2. Petals on the Wind
3. If There be Thorns
4. Seeds of Yesterday
5. Garden of Shadows


Patricia Briggs Mercy Thompson series
1. Blood Bound Finished 9/10/11
2. Iron Kissed
3. Bone Crossed
4. Silver Bone


Karin Slaughters Georgia series
1. Genesis
2. Broken
3. Fallen


Angie Sages Steptimus Heap Series
1. Queste
2. Syren


Stephanie Meyers Twilight Series
1. Breaking Dawn Finished 14/09/11


Una-Book-Bomber

Chick-lit - Shopaholic Takes Manhatten by Sophie Kinsella
Romance - First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
Mystery - Breaking Silence by Linda Castillo
Pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi - A Discovery Of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Young adult - The Body Finder




Spree Series Killer
A New Author!
Karen Marie Moning...



Author-ican Psycho
Meljean Brook...


Dr Hannibal lecturer
Janet Evanovichs Stephanie Plum series
Finished 24/10/11

The Book Strangler
Read a whole Series... Charlaine Harris's Harper Collins series
Grave Sight
Grave Surprise
Ice Cold Grave
Grave Secrets



3rd Degree
Read a Trilogy... Jennifer Donelly Tea Rose Trilogy
1. The Tea Rose
2. The Winter Rose
3. The Wild Rose


Bonus Bloody Mary
Sister Rosamund Lupton
Finished 27/10/11

I'm going to give this one a try! I'll post as I go.

RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12

27/34 read

Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

5 books from 1st series (Fever series)

4 from 2nd (Earthsea series)



3 from 3rd (The Belgariad series)



2 from 4th (Avalon series)



1 from the last one (Essex Sisters series)


Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres.

Chick-Lit:
Romance:
Mystery:
PNR/Urban-fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi:
Young Adult:

Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author.


Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on.



Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising


The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end

3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy
Tender ties historical series



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female protagonist.
Moon Called

RRRC - Serial Killer Reader Challenge

1st January to 31st December 2011

25/30

Jack the Page Ripper
5 Books from Jazz Parks by Jennifer Rardin
Once Bitten, Twice Shy - 8th January ★★★★★
Another One Bites the Dust - 14th July ★★★★
Biting the Bullet - 21st October ★★★★
Bitten to Death
One More Bite

4 Books from Chicagoland Vampires by Chloe Neill
Some Girls Bite - 6th February ★★
Friday Night Bites - 15th May ★★★
Twice Bitten
Hard Bitten


Complete - 3 Books from In Death by J.D. Robb
Naked in Death - 13th February ★★★★
Glory in Death - 12th March ★★★★
Immortal in Death - 19th March ★★★★

Complete - 2 Books from Southern Vampires by Charlaine Harris
From Dead to Worse - 22nd January ★★★
Dead and Gone - 27th March ★★★★

Complete - 1 Book from Night Huntress by Jeaniene Frost
At Grave's End - 26th June ★★★★

Complete - Una-Bomber
Chick-Lit - Undead and Unreturnable by MaryJanice Davidson - 20th March ★★
Romance - Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 24th February ★★★
Mystery - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher - 14th January ★★★
Urban Fantasy - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning - 30th October ★★
Young Adult - White Cat by Holly Black - 30th July ★★

Complete - Spree Series - New Author
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (#1 in the Wicked Years Series) by Gregory Maguire - 24th July ★★

Complete - Author-ican Psycho - Given Up On
The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman - 30th May ★★★ Way better than the first book

Complete - Dr Hannibal Lecturer - Everyone Loves
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa - 5th September ★★★ - not bad, I'll read the next one.

Book Strangler - Whole Series
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
The Forest of Hands and Teeth - 27th May ★★★★
The Dead-Tossed Waves - 31st August ★★★★
The Dark and Hollow Places

Complete - 3rd Degree - Trilogy
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games - 2nd April ★★★★
Catching Fire - 26th April ★★★★
Mockingjay - 18th October ★★★★

Complete - Bonus - Bloody Mary
Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells - 22nd August ★★★

Read


5 to go - 2 months left. Fingers crossed I can get this one done in the timescale second time round!!!

I'm going to give this one a try! I'll post as I go.

RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12

28/34 read

Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

5 books from 1st series (Fever series)

4 from 2nd (Earthsea series)



3 from 3rd (The Belgariad series)



2 from 4th (Avalon series)



1 from the last one (Essex Sisters series)


Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres.

Chick-Lit:
Romance:
Mystery:
PNR/Urban-fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi:
Young Adult:

Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author.


Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on.



Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising


The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end

3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy
Tender ties historical series



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female protagonist.

RRRC - Serial Killer Reader Challenge

1st January to 31st December 2011

31/33

Jack the Page Ripper (15 books)

5books from Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

1. Vampire Academy 22.01.11
2. Frostbite 26.02.11
3. Shadow Kiss 03.03.11
4. Blood Promise 16.04.11
5. Spirit Bound 23.05.11



4books from Night Huntress by Jeaniene Frost

1. Halfway to the Grave 21.06.2011
2. One Foot in the Grave26.06.2011
3. At Grave's End04.07.2011
4. Destined for an Early Grave22.07.2011



3books from Summer by Jenny Han

1. The Summer I Turned Pretty24.06.2011
2. It's Not Summer Without You30.06.2011
3. We'll Always Have Summer03.07.2011



2books from Coda Books by Marie Sexton

1. Promises31.05.2011
2. A to Z 20.10.2011



1book from All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness

1. Discovery of Witches 05.06.11



Una book-bomber

chick-lit - One For the Money 11.08.2011

romance - Causing Havoc 07.09.2011

mystery - In The Woods 30.04.11

pnr - Lover Unleashed 31.03.2011

young adult - Fallen


Spree Killer Series

Fifty Shades by E.L.James's
Fifty Shades of Grey 11.09.2011
Fifty Shades Darker 18.09.2011



Author-ican Psycho

Murphy's Law
Lori Foster's

Dr.Hannibal Lecturer The Hunger Games series

The Hunger Games 19.04.2011
Catching Fire 04.07.11
Mocking Jay 22.08.2011



The Book Strangler Night Huntress World Series by Janiene Frost

First Drop of Crimson 07.03.2011
Kiss of Eternal Darkness 10.05.2011


3rd degree books Millenium Triology

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 06.04.2011
The Girl Who Played with Fire 29.04.11
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest 25.10.2011



Bonus - Bloody Mary Vampire Hunter by Laurell K. Hamilton

Guilty Pleasures 13.03.2011

Serial Reader Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2010 - November 1, 2011
30/30 READ Finished!

1) Jack the Ripper (15 Books)
5 Books: The Hathaways by Lisa Kleypas
Mine Till Midnight 8/13/11
Seduce Me at Sunrise 9/12/11
Tempt Me at Twilight 9/23/11
Married By Morning 9/25/11
Love in the Afternoon 9/26/11



4 Books: Psy-Changeling Series by Nalini Singh
Branded by Fire 11/07/2010
Blaze of Memory 11/25/2010
Bonds of Justice 11/28/2010
Play of Passion 11/29/2010


3 Books: Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn
When He Was Wicked 3/26/11
It's in His Kiss 3/27/11
On the Way to the Wedding 5/5/11


2 Books: Love at Stake Series by Kerrelyn Sparks
The Vampire and the Virgin 3/14/11
Eat Prey Love 7/17/11


1 Book: Morganville Vampire Series by Rachel Caine
Bite Club 10/22/11


2) Una-book-bomber (5 Books)
Chick-Lit: The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal 3/26/11
Romance: Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh 6/16/11
Mystery: Seven Up by Janet Evanovich 8/11/11
PNR: Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole 2/18/11
Young Adult: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead 12/8/10


3) Spree Series Killer (1+ Book)
Matched Series by Ally Condie
Matched 10/15/11


4) Author-ican Psycho (1 Book)
Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning
Bloodfever 11/16/10


5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 Book)
The Smythe-Smith Quartet by Julia Quinn
Just Like Heaven 10/24/11


6) The Book Strangler (3 Books)
Love by Numbers by Sarah MacLean
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake 11/5/10
Ten Ways to be Adored When Landing a Lord 12/13/10
Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart 8/2/11


7) 3rd Degree (3 Books)
Princes Trilogy by Elizabeth Hoyt
The Raven Prince 11/8/10
The Leopard Prince 10/6/11
The Serpent Prince 10/9/11


Bonus: Bloody Mary
Kate Daniels Series by Ilona Andrews
Magic Slays 10/10/11

Katie wrote: "Serial Reader Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2010 - November 1, 2011
30/30 READ Finished!

1) Jack the Ripper (15 Books)
5 Books: The Hathaways by Lisa Kleypas
Mine Till Midnight 8/13/11
Seduce ..."


Well done, Katie!

I'm going to give this one a try! I'll post as I go.

RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12

29/34 read

Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

5 books from 1st series (Fever series)

4 from 2nd (Earthsea series)



3 from 3rd (The Belgariad series)



2 from 4th (Avalon series)



1 from the last one (Essex Sisters series)


Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres.

Chick-Lit:
Romance:
Mystery:
PNR/Urban-fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi:
Young Adult:

Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author.


Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on.



Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising


The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end

3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy
Tender ties historical series



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female protagonist.

I'm going to give this one a try! I'll post as I go.

RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12

30/34 read

Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

5 books from 1st series (Fever series)



4 from 2nd (Earthsea series)



3 from 3rd (The Belgariad series)



2 from 4th (Avalon series)



1 from the last one (Essex Sisters series)


Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres.

Chick-Lit:
Romance:
Mystery:
PNR/Urban-fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi:
Young Adult:

Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author.


Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on.



Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising


The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end

3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy
Tender ties historical series



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female protagonist.

This is exactly the challenge for me. I've got so many series that I've started and really need to get cracking on! I'm backtracking to Oct. 20th and will post as I go.

RRRC Serial Reader Challenge
10/20/11 ~ 10/20/12
4/??

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 books from J. R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood:
1. Lover Eternal 10/24/11
2. Lover Awakened 10/28/11
3. Lover Revealed
4. Lover Unbound
5. Lover Enshrined


4 books from Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy:
1. Shadow Kiss
2. Blood Promise
3. Spirit Bound
4. Last Sacrifice


3 books:
2 books:
1 book from Chloe Neill's Chicagoland Vampires:
1. Drink Deep 11/5/11


2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Chick-lit:
Romance:
Mystery:
Pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi:
Young adult: Daughter of Smoke and Bone 11/2/11




3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): Try out a totally new author.

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try.

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books): Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book).

7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Read a trilogy.

BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist

I'm going to give this one a try! I'll post as I go.

06/08/11-06/08/12

SERIAL KILLER READER CHALLENGE
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:

5 books from 1st series (of your choice)

1. Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben 08/10/11
2. Drop Shot by Harlan Coben 09/09/11
3. Fade Away by Harlan Coben 10/12/11
4. Back Spin by Harlan Coben 11/9/11
5. One False Move by Harlan Coben

4 from 2nd

1. Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas 6/27/11
2. Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 07/08/11
3. Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas 09/12/11
4. Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

3 from 3rd

1. Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb #5
2. Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb #6
3. Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb #7


2 from 4th

1. Torment by Lauren Kate 6/9/11
2. Passion by Lauren Kate 10/08/11

1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time)

1. Unearthly by Cynthia Hand 07/21/11

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:

chick-lit-

romance - Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 09/12/11

mystery-

pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi- Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian

young adult- Across the Universe by Beth Revis 11/2/11



3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):

Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.

1. Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd 07/28/11

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)

Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.

1.

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):

Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!

1. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 07/17/11

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):

Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...

1. Firelight by Sophie Jordan 08/08/11
2. Vanish by Sophie Jordan 11/4/11


7) 3rd Degree (3 books):

Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.

1. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han 08/02/11
2. It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han 08/27/11
3. We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han 09/17/11

BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):

A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrion. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.

1.

Challenge Dates: Nov 10, 2011-Nov 9, 2012
Total Books to Read: 37 books
Total Series to Read From: 15 different series
Progress: 27/37 read

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books)

5 books: Argeneau Series by Lynsay Sands
The Reluctant Vampire Argeneau 15 12/13
Vampire Interrupted Argeneau 9
Hungry for you
Tall Dark Hungry Argeneau 4
Bitten by Cupid Includes: Argeneau 12.5 Offspring 2.5 Feral Warriors 4.5


4 books: Elemental Assassin Series by Jennifer Estep
Web of Lies Elemental Assassin 2 11/13
Venom Elemental Assassin 3 11/20
Tangled Threads Elemental Assassin 4 11/29
Spider’s Revenge Elemental Assassin 5

3 books: Children of the Mist by Paula Quinn
Ravished by a Highlander Children Of The Mist 1 11/10
Seduced by a Highlander Children of the Mist 2 11/19
Tamed by a Highlander Children Of The Mist 3 12/2

2 books: KGI series by Maya Banks
The Darkest Hour KGI 1 11/15
No Place to Run KGI 2 11/15

1 book: Brown Siblings by Lauren Dane
Coming Undone Brown Siblings 2 11/11

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book:

chick-lit: The Masque of the Black Tulip
romance: Love Me If You Dare Bachelor Blogs 2 11/14
mystery: Fatal Affair 12/26
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi: Zane's Redemption Scanguards Vampires 5 11/16
young adult: Catching Fire The Hunger Games 2 12/23

3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.
Jacob Nightwalkers 1
Desire Untamed Feral Warriors 1

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
Fireside Lakeshore Chronicles 5 12/9

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later. Just read it already. Go on!
Darkfever Fever 1

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read whole series from beginning to end:
Night Huntress Series by Jeaniene Frost
Reckoning Night Huntress 0.5 12/1
Halfway to the grave 11/17
Happily Never After Night Huntress 1.5 11/22
One Foot in the Grave 11/18
At Grave's End 11/22
Devil to Pay Night Huntress 3.5 11/29
Destined for an Early Grave Night Huntress 4 11/24
One for the Money Night Huntress 4.5 12/9
This Side of the Grave Night Huntress 5 11/27
One Grave at a Time Night Huntress 6 12/16
Home for the Holidays from The Bite Before Christmas Argeneau 15.5 Night Huntress 6.5


7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy that really ends with 3 books:


BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):

SERIAL KILLER READER CHALLENGE

I'm using yesterday as my start date, March 17, 2011 so my end date is March 17, 2012

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series
Karen Marie Moning Highlander Series
Beyond the Highland Mist3/21/11
To Tame a Highland Warrior 6/23/11
The Highlander’s Touch 10/13/11
Kiss of the Highlander 10/16/11
The Dark Highlander11/10/11


4 from 2nd
Celeste Bradley Spy series
To Wed a Scandalous Spy3/27/11
Surrender to a Wicked Spy 6/24/11
One Night with a Spy 6/26/11
Seducing the Spy9/1/11


3 from 3rd
Matchmaker series by Candace Camp
The Bridal Quest 3/17/11
The Wedding Challenge 4/4/11
The Courtship Dance4/18/11


2 from 4th
Maker series by Adrian Phoenix
Beneath the Skin 4/7/11
Etched in Bone10/18/11


1 from the last
Frostfire by Lynn Viehl 4/5/11


2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
chick-lit The Orchid Affair by Lauren Willig 4/3/11

romance The Heiress by Lynsay Sands 3/25/11

mystery Death in the Devil’s Acre by Anne Perry 6/9/11

pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi River Marked by Patricia Briggs 4/20/11

young adult Awakened by Kristin Cast 4/1/11


3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue 4/16/11
Highland Guardian 6/17/11



4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Border Storm by Amanda Scott


5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong 7/18/11
Stolen by Kelley Armstrong 9/18/11
Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong10/20/11


6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Lisa Kleypas Bow Street :
Someone to Watch Over Me 5/5/11
Lady Sophia's Lover 7/18/11
Worth Any Price10/3/11


7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Lucky series by Carly Phillips
Lucky Charm 4/27/11
Lucky Streak 5/11/11
Lucky Break 6/5/11


BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Pale Demon by Kim Harrison 3/30/11

Serial Reader Challenge
Starting date 11-9-11 ending date 11-9-12

1) Jack the Page Ripper

5 books
Dark Hunter series - Sherrilyn Kenyon
Night Pleasures -11-9-11




4 books
Buckhorn Brothers - Lori Foster


3 books
Eve Duncan - Iris Johansen

2 books
Bone Island Trilogy - Heather Graham
Ghost Memories



1 book



2) Una-book-bomber

chick-lit
romance
mystery
pnr/urban-fantasty/fantasy/sci-fi
young adult

3) Spree Series Killer

Stephanie Plum - Janet Evanovich
One for the money

4) Author-icon Psycho

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer

Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins

6) The Book Strangler

The Books of Mortals - Ted Dekker

7) 3rd Degree

Men who walk the edge of honor - Lori Foster

Bonus: Bloody Mary
Guilty Pleasures -Anita Blake - Laurell K Hamilton

I'm going to give this one a try! I'll post as I go.

RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12

31/34 read

Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

5 books from 1st series (Fever series)



4 from 2nd (Earthsea series)



3 from 3rd (The Belgariad series)



2 from 4th (Avalon series)



1 from the last one (Essex Sisters series)


Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres.

Chick-Lit:
Romance:
Mystery:
PNR/Urban-fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi:
Young Adult:

Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author.


Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on.



Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising


The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end

3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy
Tender ties historical series



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female protagonist.

I'm going to give this one a try! I'll post as I go.

RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12

32/34 read

Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

5 books from 1st series (Fever series)



4 from 2nd (Earthsea series)



3 from 3rd (The Belgariad series)



2 from 4th (Avalon series)



1 from the last one (Essex Sisters series)


Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres.

Chick-Lit:
Romance:
Mystery:
PNR/Urban-fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi:
Young Adult:

Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author.


Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on.



Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising


The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end

3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy
Tender ties historical series



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female protagonist.

This is exactly the challenge for me. I've got so many series that I've started and really need to get cracking on! I'm backtracking to Oct. 20th and will post as I go.

RRRC Serial Reader Challenge
10/20/11 ~ 10/20/12
5/??

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 books from J. R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood:
1. Lover Eternal 10/24/11
2. Lover Awakened 10/28/11
3. Lover Revealed
4. Lover Unbound
5. Lover Enshrined


4 books from Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy:
1. Shadow Kiss
2. Blood Promise
3. Spirit Bound
4. Last Sacrifice


3 books:
2 books:
1 book from Chloe Neill's Chicagoland Vampires:
1. Drink Deep 11/5/11


2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Chick-lit:
Romance:
Mystery:
Pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi:
Young adult: Daughter of Smoke and Bone 11/2/11




3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): Big Bad Wolf
The Heat 11/13/11


4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): Night Huntress
One Foot in the Grave


5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books): Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book).

7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Read a trilogy.

BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist