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"Reading Resolutions" Challenge [ENDED: 12/31/11]
Mary wrote: "OK just updated my OP which is post 82. I could have sworn that I updated before but either I didn't or I did and never hit the edit button. But I'm updated now."No worries, Mary. :) Thanks for updating, either way.
Charlotte, I've heard a lot of positive things about that series, but have never read it. Glad you're enjoying it!
I love the In Deaths but I'm getting them from the library so I'm not reading them in order. Doesn't seem to matter though, still love Roarke (dreamy Irish billionaire for those of you who haven't read In Death series).
He was very conflicted - he obviously fell for Eve straightaway but couldn't understand why.I sat here grinning like a fool when all he did was fix the heater in her car.
And kept giving her gloves, he's always doing things like that.And what about keeping the button!
He was so sweet with the button and he was honest that he had no intention of giving it back to her.So far he hasn't given her gloves - but he did comment that she needed them (and she said she'd just loose them).
Ahh, he must give her gloves then later on in the series, several times I think, across a couple of books.
Question-Would a paranormal Cozy mystery count? Or would it count towards the 8 non PNR/UF books. I'm talking about Larcency and Lace-Annette Blair -there are ghosts and the heroine gets psycic visions when she touches vintage clothing and her Aunt is a witch.I'm hitting close to my 8 non-paranormal books so that's why I'm asking.
I used book 1
for one of my categories and just assumed since it was a paranormal-mystery it wouldn't be one of the eight. Steph will have to let us know if that's a problem. Hey, did we mention what a great moderator you are and such a clever challenge hostess? Not sucking up at all, LOL
LOL, Daffodil! Of course those are fine. Anything with para-features is fine and does not fall under the 8 nons. :)
yay thank you! I already have 5 non-paranormals so I was hoping this would not be in the 8 since it isn't a romance or urban fantasy.
You're welcome, Mary :)
I just did another update. 16 out of 24 done.
24/24 Finished!Quit Smoking *cop character*
Lose Weight *fatties*
Get Active *UF*
Eat Smaller Portions *anthologies*
New Job *cover grabbed me*
Save Money *library books*
Have a Baby *1st in series*
Back to School *new author*
Get Married *PNR*
Vacation
Been - Wisconsin
Want to go - Ireland
Buy a House *books I own*
Reconnect w/Friends *read a book from 1st 5 GR friends*
Mel
Tommy
Yay, Laura!!!
Hooray, Laura!
Yay! WTG, Laura!
That was super fast, Laura. *sounds of crowd cheering*
:bowing graciously:
I just did an update. I'm almost done. In fact, I probably have the friends list category done but I haven't taken the time to look up some recent reads to see if they have them on any of their lists. I'll probaby do that soon since I've almost filled the other sections.
Sounds good. :)
Re-arranged things a little bit - didn't realise I'd read so much this year that fitted the catergories!Have updated original post(page 2 - message #64) - 11/24
I've got to do that too, Charlotte. I've probably read all my books and I don't even know it.
Maybe I shouldn't make the lists up front - but then that's half the fun!!!
For me too, Charlotte. But, I do tend to make at least minor changes to all my lists once made.
I definitely have to join this challenge.SOS "Reading Resolutions"
Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
24/24 Read Challenge Complete 08.06.11
Rules:
✘8 non PNR/UF books will be allowed
✘You may post as you go or right away
✘Please edit your initial list with updates stating # of books read so far, date read and # of stars given
Quit Smoking: police officer/dragon
√1. Small Favor by Jim Butcher, 04.23.11 ★★★★
√2. Holy Smokes by Katie MacAlister, 04.19.11 ★★★
Lose weight: chunky books
√3. Prodigal Son by Dean Koontz, 04.16.11 ★★★
√4. White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison, 06.12.11 ★★★★★
Exercise more: Read a UF book
√5. Turn Coat by Jim Butcher, 05.15.11 ★★★★
√6. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews, 04.21.11 ★★★
Eat better: Read an anthology
√7. Bite, 07.29.11 ★★★
√8. Yours For Eternity, 07.27.11 ★★★
New job: Read a book who's cover drew you to it
√9. Ghost Story by Jim Butcher, 08.06.11 ★★★★★
√10. The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa, 05.26.11 ★★★
Save money: Read a book you bought using a gift card you received in 2010
√11. Twilight Memories by Maggie Shayne, 06.27.11 ★★★
√12. Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 05.20.11 ★★★★
Have a baby: Read a 1st in series book
√13. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, 04.24.11 ★★★★
√14. The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason, 08.02.11 ★★★★
Go back to school: Read a book by a new-to-you author
√15. Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh, 06.21.11 ★★★★
√16. Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken, 05.05.11 ★★★★
Get married: Read a PNR book
√17. Blood of an Angel by Anya Bast, 08.03.11 ★★★
√18. Hungry for You by Lynsay Sands, 05.21.11 ★★★★
Take a vacation:
√19. Soulless by Gail Carriger (London), 06.19.11 ★★★★
√20. Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon (New Orleans), 06.25.11 ★★★★
Buy a house: Read a book you own
√21. Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh, 05.28.11 ★★★★
√22. Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison, 07.02.11 ★★★★
Reconnect with old friends:
√23. Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward, 07.21.11 ★★★★
√24. Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan, 04.17.11 ★★★★
Challenge FINALLY Complete! updated 12/19/11
24/24 complete
Duration: 1/1/11 - 12/31/11
Goal: Read 2 books for each resolution using the descriptions listed = 24 books
Categories:
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading
1.
2.
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - a book that's been on your tbr shelf for more than 6 months
1.
2.
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
1.
2.
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
1.
2.
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book who's cover drew you to it
1.
2.
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed
1.
2.
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
1.
2.
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
1.
2.
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
1.
2.
Take a vacation: get away for a while -
1.
2.
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
1.
2.
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see -
1.
2.
Welcome to the challenge, Joann & Heather!
Finished! I updated my original post on page 2.
Steph wrote: "Welcome to the challenge, Joann & Heather!"Thanks, Steph!
Mary wrote: "Finished! I updated my original post on page 2."Mary, congrats but you've listed only 23 books, I'm sure you've read another one that qualifies.
22/24 completed Reading Resolutions
Quit smoking
#1.
#2.
Lose weight
#3.
#4.
Exercise more
#5.
#6.
Eat better
#7.Dead After Dark (Includes: Dark-Hunter Novella #17.1)
#8.
New job
#9.
#10.
Save money
#11.
#12.
Have a baby
#13.
#14.
Go back to school
#15.
#16.
Get married
#17.
#18.
Take a vacation
#19.
#20.
Buy a house
#21.
#22. Scoundrel
Reconnect with old friends
#23.
#24.
I fixed my completion update page 2 post 82.
Excellent Mary, Hooray!
I'm very, very tempted to join this challenge even though I swore I wouldn't join another yearly challenge & I have less than 9 months to finish this one. Crap. *Lethal sits on hands*
Join. You could probably put the books you've read since Jan 1 in it, couldn't she, everyone?
Thanks for that, AH. ☺ The thing is, the reason why I feel this almost uncontrollable urge to join this challenge is because I want to see if I can finish it by Dec 31st. It would defeat the point if I backdated, ya know? *sigh* I think I'll keep my hands to myself. I don't want to bite off more than I can chew.
Could just backdate and play the "I really thought I'd joined this one at the beginning of the year ... whoops! time to rectify that." And, finish by 31 Dec. >;)
LMAO! You really are a mastermind, Steph.
LOL!Lethal they are real easy categories to fill, so I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem with cross challenging etc :)
Quite a few of us have finished or nearly and its only April.
Some of us are just pacing ourselves (and hoping we accidentally fill catergories as we go)!!!
Shhh Charlotte, don't let Lethal hear you!
But Lethal's a reading machine - she always finishes challenges.
With some of these annual ones, I'm trying hard to stick to my original list...change so many on the monthlies, so I'm keeping these as the "masters" of books to read this year. Even with that, (because of that??), I'm ticking them off pretty quick, and enjoying them (the books) very much!!
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1st January 2011 to 31st December 2011
3/24
Goal: Read 2 books for each resolution using the descriptions listed = 24 books
Rules:
✘8 non PNR/UF books will be allowed
✘You may post as you go or right away
✘Please edit your initial list with updates stating # of books read so far, date read and # of stars given
✘All formats of books (eBook, audio, paperback, hardcover) are allowed
✘Re-reads are not allowed
Categories:
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway.
Undead and Unreturnable by MaryJanice Davidson
Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months.
Jack and Jill by James Patterson
Moab is My Washpot by Stephen Fry
I've had these books for about 10 years, it's time I read them.
COMPLETE - Exercise more:
From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris- 22nd JanuaryFool Moon by Jim Butcher- 14th JanuaryEat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
Dark Beginnings / The Darkest Fire / The Darkest Prison / The Darkest Angel by Gena Showalter
The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance by Trisha Telep
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book who's cover drew you to it
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend.
A Place Called Here by Cecelia Ahern
The House by Danielle Steel
I get a lot of books from one of my sisters - she doesn't read any UF/PNR/Fantasy unfortunately.
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book.
Covet by J.R. Ward
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb- 13th FebruaryGo back to school: An author that's new to you.
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow
Get married: PNR
Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
Heartless by Gail Carriger - I love London
Hunted By The Others by Jess Haines - Think this is set in New York, somewhere I've always wanted to go.
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead
Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf.
Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris - Friend #3 = Allison
The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton - Friend #4 = Bitten_By_Books
Hooked on "In Death" now - already bought the next two for my Kindle - loving Roarke!