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A Sign of the Times Reading Challenge
A Sign of the Times ChallengeSAGITTARIUS
22 November-22 December
5/11 Complete
S: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
A:
G: Grady from A Home, a Heart, a Husband by Lois Richer
I:
T:
T:
A:
R:
I:
U: Undead and Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson
S:
SCORPIO- 6/7 Complete
24 October- 21 November
LIBRA- COMPLETE
23 September-23 October
VIRGO- COMPLETE
23 August-22 September
Sign of the TimesSagittarius
November 22 - December 22
4/11
S = Suzanne Enoch: Stolen Kisses OR Lady Rogue
A = Amanda Quick: The Perfect Poison
G = Game of Hearts by Leonora Woodbury
I = I Kissed an Earl by Julie Ann Long
√ T = The Truth About Lord Stoneville by Sabrina Jeffries - Dec 1
T = Tempted by Pamela Britton
A = Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson
√ R = Regency Buck by Georgette Heyer - Nov 26
√ I = Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs - Dec 3
√ U = Updike, John: Pigeon Feathers - Nov 26
S = The Scottish Companion by Karen Ranney
A Sign of the Times ChallengeSAGITTARIUS
22 November-22 December
6/11 Complete
S: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
A:
G:
I:
T:
T:
A:
R:
I:
U: Undead and Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson
S:
SCORPIO- 6/7 Complete
24 October- 21 November
LIBRA- COMPLETE
23 September-23 October
VIRGO- COMPLETE
23 August-22 September
Thanks : ) I am determined to finish it this month! I need to find some "I" from some where though!
Nov. 22nd- Dec. 22nd S-
A-
G- Goddess of Legend by PC Cast
I-
T- The Touch of Twilight by Vicki Pettersson
T- Tall, Dark, And Hungry by Lynsay Sands
A- A Whisper of Eternity by Amanda Ashley
R- Richelle Mead- Last Sacrifice
I- Intertwined by Gena Showalter
U-
S-
A Sign of the Times ChallengeSAGITTARIUS
22 November-22 December
7/11 Complete
S:
A:
G:
I:
T:
T:
A:
R:
I:
U: Undead and Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson
S:
SCORPIO- 6/7 Complete
24 October- 21 November
LIBRA- COMPLETE
23 September-23 October
VIRGO- COMPLETE
23 August-22 September
11/22 - 12/22S - Drood by Dan Simmons
A - A River Runs Through It by Norman McLean & Barry Moser
G - Cold Comfort Farms by Stella Gibbons
I -
T - Malory's Le Morte de'Arthur by Thomas Malory
T - Fragile Beasts: A Novel by Tawni O'Dell
A - Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
R - On the Road by Jack Kerouac
I -
U - Ulysses by James Joyce
S - Here Be Dragons by Sharon Kay Penman
Sign of the TimesSagittarius
November 22 - December 22
5/11
S = Suzanne Enoch: Stolen Kisses OR Lady Rogue
A = Amanda Quick: The Perfect Poison
G = Game of Hearts by Leonora Woodbury
√ I = I Kissed an Earl by Julie Ann Long - Dec 6
√ T = The Truth About Lord Stoneville by Sabrina Jeffries - Dec 1
T = Tempted by Pamela Britton
A = Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson
√ R = Regency Buck by Georgette Heyer - Nov 26
√ I = Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs - Dec 3
√ U = Updike, John: Pigeon Feathers - Nov 26
S = The Scottish Companion by Karen Ranney
Nov. 22nd- Dec. 22nd S-
A-
G- Goddess of Legend by PC Cast
I-
T- The Touch of Twilight by Vicki Pettersson
T- Tall, Dark, And Hungry by Lynsay Sands
A-
R-
I- Intertwined by Gena Showalter
U-
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Lacy, why do you put stars next to them?
Sashana wrote: "Lacy, why do you put stars next to them?"I think those are her ratings for the book.
Shay is right that is my rating for the books. For some of my other groups they like you to put you rating beside each book and I figured it would be easier if I do that across the board.
Oh, I've never seen anyone else do it before. I might also start doing that, mind if I steal your idea?
Sashana wrote: "Oh, I've never seen anyone else do it before. I might also start doing that, mind if I steal your idea?"It's not really my idea. However, I think it does help others to get an idea of how you are liking the books that you are reading especially if you are like me and down type up your reviews immediately.
A Sign of the Times ChallengeSAGITTARIUS
22 November-22 December
9/11 Complete
S:
A:
G:
I:
T:
T:
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R:
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U: Undead and Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson
S:
SCORPIO- 6/7 Complete
24 October- 21 November
LIBRA- COMPLETE
23 September-23 October
VIRGO- COMPLETE
23 August-22 September
Nov. 22nd- Dec. 22nd S-
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G-
I-
T-
T- Tall, Dark, And Hungry by Lynsay Sands
A-
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I- Intertwined by Gena Showalter
U-
S-
Sign of the TimesSagittarius
November 22 - December 22
8/11
S = Suzanne Enoch: Stolen Kisses
A = Amanda Quick: The Perfect Poison OR The Accidental Wedding by Anne Gracie
√ G = Game of Hearts by Leonora Woodbury - Dec 10
√ I = I Kissed an Earl by Julie Ann Long - Dec 6
√ T = The Truth About Lord Stoneville by Sabrina Jeffries - Dec 1
√ T = Three French Hens (novella) by Lynsay Sands - Dec 8
A = All I Want (novella) by Lynsay Sands OR Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson
√ R = Regency Buck by Georgette Heyer - Nov 26
√ I = Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs - Dec 3
√ U = Updike, John: Pigeon Feathers - Nov 26
√ S = Suzanne Enoch: Lady Rogue - Dec 13
Only one more to go BJ Rose!
A Sign of the TimesSAGITTARIUS- Completed 12/14/2010
S= Last Writes by Sheila Lowe
A= Fat Vampire: A Never Coming of Age Story by Adam Rex
G= Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
I= The Invisible Wall: A Love Story That Broke Barriers by Harry Bernstein
T= Tragedy at Two by Ann Purser
T= Tressed to Kill by Lila Dare
A= The Children's Book by A.S. Byatt
R= Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly
I= An Irish Country Doctor by Patrick Taylor
U= Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson
S= Black Beans and Vice by JB Stanley
November 22-December 22
Shay wrote: "A Sign of the TimesSAGITTARIUS- Completed 12/14/2010
S= Last Writes by Sheila Lowe
A= Fat Vampire: A Never Coming of Age Story by [author:Adam Rex|111..."
Congrats, Shay! Is this your first one for this challenge?
Sashana, yes it's the first "sign" I've completed. Really great challenge. I read two really good books that were languishing in the pile- The Invisible Wall and Irish Country Doctor. If I didn't need 2 "I" books for the challenge I wouldn't have read them for a long time.
That's good. Sometimes people have a hard time reading things on their TBR or they forget they have certain books on their TBR so it's fun to go through and match up the books with the letters. I think Capricorn will be easier than Sagittarius.
Shay wrote: "A Sign of the TimesSAGITTARIUS- Completed 12/14/2010"
Congratulations, Shay!!
Sashana wrote: "That's good. Sometimes people have a hard time reading things on their TBR or they forget they have certain books on their TBR so it's fun to go through and match up the books with the letters. I t..."I'm not looking forward to Aquarius. I'm looking through my stack and even the books I've read- very few q, u, i titles/authors.
Thanks, BJ Rose.
Do you like Amanda Quick Shay? The only other book I can think of is
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A Sign of the Times ChallengeSAGITTARIUS
22 November-22 December
10/11 Complete
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SCORPIO- 6/7 Complete
24 October- 21 November
LIBRA- COMPLETE
23 September-23 October
VIRGO- COMPLETE
23 August-22 September
Sign of the TimesSagittarius
November 22 - December 22
9/11
√ S = Suzanne Enoch: Stolen Kisses - Dec 18
A = Amanda Quick: The Perfect Poison OR The Accidental Wedding by Anne Gracie
√ G = Game of Hearts by Leonora Woodbury - Dec 10
√ I = I Kissed an Earl by Julie Ann Long - Dec 6
√ T = The Truth About Lord Stoneville by Sabrina Jeffries - Dec 1
√ T = Three French Hens (novella) by Lynsay Sands - Dec 8
A = All I Want (novella) by Lynsay Sands OR Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson
√ R = Regency Buck by Georgette Heyer - Nov 26
√ I = Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs - Dec 3
√ U = Updike, John: Pigeon Feathers - Nov 26
√ S = Suzanne Enoch: Lady Rogue - Dec 13
December 23 to January 22 - Capricorn Need to start planning this out. For some reason, I just don't read a lot of "I" and "O" books.
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Shay, remember that you can also use authors names and character names, not just the title of books.
Sashana, thanks for the reminder about using character names - I always forget about that. Now to go searching the books I read in the timeframe of Sagittarius to see if any of the characters can help me with the 'A's I have left - maybe I'll finish in time after all!
I've tried this challenge time and time again and I've always failed. I'm determined to get it done this time, I might need a little cheering section though. So...her it goes.Timeline-December 23 to January 22
Completed by-
C: Conrad from It's Not Summer Without You
A: Ash
P: Paranormalcy
R: Roger from Amy & Roger's Epic Detour
I: An Irresistible Bachelor
C: Covet
O: Open Invitation
R: The Remains of the Day
N: Need
Thanks again to Sashana - I found an 'A' character AND an 'A' author I forgot to post, so I'm done!Sign of the Times
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 22
11/11 DONE!
√ S = Suzanne Enoch: Stolen Kisses - Dec 18
√ A = Andrew, Lord Drake in "I Will" from A Historical Christmas Present - Dec 7
√ G = Game of Hearts by Leonora Woodbury - Dec 10
√ I = I Kissed an Earl by Julie Ann Long - Dec 6
√ T = The Truth About Lord Stoneville by Sabrina Jeffries - Dec 1
√ T = Three French Hens (novella) by Lynsay Sands - Dec 8
√ A = Allyson James (author): Firewalker - Nov 28
√ R = Regency Buck by Georgette Heyer - Nov 26
√ I = Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs - Dec 3
√ U = Updike, John: Pigeon Feathers - Nov 26
√ S = Suzanne Enoch (author): Lady Rogue - Dec 13
Now on to planning Capricorn!
Congrats, BJ Rose! I am also working on my game plan for Capricorn.
A Sign of the Times ChallengeFINISHED!!
SAGITTARIUS
22 November-22 December
11/11 Complete!!
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SCORPIO- 6/7 Complete
24 October- 21 November
LIBRA- COMPLETE
23 September-23 October
VIRGO- COMPLETE
23 August-22 September
YAY Suzanne! I love you new pic by the way.
Thanks : ) lol I thought I would get a new pic for the new name ; )
Suzanne ~Satin Seductress~ wrote: "A Sign of the Times ChallengeFINISHED!!
SAGITTARIUS
22 November-22 December
11/11 Complete!!"
Congratulations, Suzanne!!
Thanks : )
Nov. 22nd- Dec. 22nd S-
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T- Tall, Dark, And Hungry by Lynsay Sands
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12/23/2010-1/22/2011
C- Cast,PC- Awakened
A- Ash by Malinda Lo
P- (Prescott,Christian) Unearthly by Cynthia Hand
R- (Rebecca) A Season for Seduction by Jennifer Haymore
I- I Heart You, You Haunt Me by Lisa Schroeder
C- (Carrdine,Alex) Holiday Bound by Beth Kery
O- (O'Malley, Dani) Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning
R- (Ray) X-Isle by Steve Augarde
N- (Nash) My Soul to Steal by Rachel Vincent
A SIGN OF THE TIMES - SAGITTARIUSNovember 22 to December 22 - Sagittarius
S Shawn Gallagher Tears of the Moon by Nora Roberts 11/27
A Aidan Gallagher Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts 11/24
G Graham Grant A Highlander Never Surrenders by Paula Quinn 11/30
I Isobel Ferguson Seduced by a Highlander by Paula Quinn 12/4
T Trevor Magee Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts 12/4
T Trevor Glanzer Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James 12/5
A Angus MacGregor Laird of the Mist by Paula Quinn 11/27
R Robert Bruce The Hawk by Monica McCarty 11/22
I Indulgence in Death (In Death, #31) by JD Robb 12/9
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S Summerset Vengeance in Death by J D Robb 12/11
Nov. 22nd- Dec. 22nd DoneS-
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July 23 to August 22 - Leo – Finished 8/19/10 (see post #28) August 23 to September 22 - Virgo – Finished 9/22/10 (see post #70)
September 23 to October 23 - Libra - Did Not Finish (see post #76)
October 24 to November 21 - Scorpio - Finished 11/21/10 (see post #173)
November 22 to December 22 - Sagittarius - Finished 12/22/10
S - The Solitude of Prime Numbers by Paolo Giordano 11/26/10
A - Anya (character) in Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah 11/24/10
G - Godwin (character) in Buttons and Bones by Monica Ferris 12/14/10
I - The Recipe Club: A Tale of Food and Friendship by Andrea Israel 12/11/10
T - To Wish or Not to Wish by Mindy Klasky 12/17/10
T - Teel (character) in When Good Wishes Go Bad by Mindy Klasky 12/19/10
A - My Name Is Memory by Ann Brashares 12/11/10
R - Rebecca and Ryan (characters) in Casting Off by Nicole R. Dickson 12/12/10
I - I, Alex Cross by James Patterson 11/28/10
U - Die for You by Lisa Unger 12/22/10
S - Cook the Books by Jessica Contant Park & Susan Contant 12/3/10
Timeline-December 23 to January 22Completed by-
C: Conrad from It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han
A: Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
P: Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
R: Roger from Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
I:
C: Covet by J.R. Ward
O: Open Invitation by Jasmine Haynes
R: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
N: Need by Carrie Jones
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A Sign of the Times: CAPRICORNDecember 23 to January 22
C: Cole, Kresley Dark Desires After Dusk
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R: Red Hot Santa by Cherry Adair, Leanne Banks, Pamela Britton, and Kelsey Roberts
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12/23/2010-1/22/2011 C- Cast,PC- Awakened
A-
P- (Prescott,Christian) Unearthly by Cynthia Hand
R- (Rebecca) A Season for Seduction by Jennifer Haymore
I- I Heart You, You Haunt Me by Lisa Schroeder
C-
O- (O'Malley, Dani) Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning
R- (Ray) X-Isle by Steve Augarde
N- (Nash) My Soul to Steal by Rachel Vincent
A Sign of the Times ChallengeCapricorn
23 December- 22 January
1/9 Complete
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SAGITTARIUS- COMPLETE
22 November-22 December
SCORPIO- 6/7 Complete
24 October- 21 November
LIBRA- COMPLETE
23 September-23 October
VIRGO- COMPLETE
23 August-22 September
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A- A Whisper of Eternity by Amanda Ashley
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