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All About You, Part One!
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Ah, that's always good isn't it? That's great that things have settled out though. =)
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All About You - Completed August 23,2011 August 1, 2011 - July 31, 2012
August: Exceed the number of books I read in July (which was 35)
I was just taking one class over the summer and I'm not working right now so I have a ton of free time! That number will go way down once fall semester starts.
I'm in! (Better late than never :-)
August: Read your favorite Book Crush's name Completed 6/11
Anne Rice – The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty
In the Bed of a Duke – Cathy Maxwell
F - The Forgotten Garden – Kate Morton
Evanovich, Janet – Smokin' Seventeen
Robin McKinley –Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast
I've been having a heck of a time trying to keep up with all the challenges I want to complete, so I think I've decided to stay involved in this one but make each monthly challenge last for 2 months. That way it may take 2 years, but at least I'll eventually finish! :-)
All About You Challenge – Chinese Zodiac SignCompleted: 8/8/11
D: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick - 8/1/11
O: The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson - Frederick Law Olmstead - 8/7/11 to 8/8/11
G: The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray - Character: Gemma Doyle -8/2/11 to 8/5/11
Now to go back and see if I can finish Gemini...
Karen, I can relate so much!I just became a new member in July and have joined 4 challenges (and want to do more)! I just love to read and love the challenges. They are all so creative. So this weekend I am going to look at all my challenges, organize the books within them, and try to keep my head above water. LOL
All About You Challenge: Month 7 -DONE-Read 4 Books With Your Child/Friend
Nothing But Reading Challenges: All About You ChallengeDuration: My Choice (August 15, 2011 - Until Finished)
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Mini-Challenge: April
5/5 read --- Completed on October 1, 2011
* Read your birthday month (spell-it-out challenge).
✔ A - Apples and Regret and Wasted Time by Cornelia Grey --- September 13th | 4.5 stars
✔ P - Pinocchio Syndrome by Casea Major --- August 21st | 3.5 stars
✔ R - Romancing the Countess by Ashley March --- August 29th | TBD
✔ I - In Total Surrender by Anne Mallory --- August 27th | 4 stars
✔ L - Liberating Lacey by Anne Calhoun --- October 1st | 4 stars
Mini-Challenge: Diamond
4/13 read
* Read your birthstone (spell-it-out challenge).
✔ D - Dangerous Race by Dee J. Adams --- August 22nd | 4.5 stars
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✔ M - Masks by Evangeline Anderson --- August 23rd | 4 stars
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✔ N - Nothing Stays In Vegas by Elena Aitken --- August 31st | 2.5 stars
✔ D - Don't Call Her Angel by Cara McKenna - August 23rd | 3.5 stars
* Read six to eight books that either have a diamond pictured on the cover, all-white covers, or "diamond" in the title.
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Mini-Challenge: Western Astrological Sign
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✔ S - Screaming in the Silence by Lydia Kelly --- September 17th | 5 stars
Mini-Challenge: Chinese Zodiac Sign
3/13 read
* Read your Chinese element and animal (spell-it-out challenge).
✔ T - The Taker by Alma Katsu --- September 25th | 3.5 stars
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✔ N - Nate by Beth Williamson --- September 14th | 1 star / DNF
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✔ F - Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James --- August 17th | 5+ stars
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Mini-Challenge: Destination Egypt or Russia
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* Read three to four books set in the country you'd like to visit.
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Mini-Challenge: Historical Romance
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* Read three to four books from your favorite genre.
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Mini-Challenge: Favorite Authors
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* Read three to four books written by some of your favorite authors.
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Mini-Challenge: Artichoke
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* Read one of your favorite foods (spell-it-out challenge).
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✔ C - Curio by Cara McKenna --- October 1st | 3.5 stars
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Mini-Challenge: Meant-to-Read Authors
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Mini-Challenge: All-Time-Favorite Hero
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* Read your favorite book crush's name (spell-it-out challenge).
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Mini-Challenge: Favorite Flowers
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Though I'm posted b/f Gen, I'm NBRC: ~ All About You ~ Start 9/1/11
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Month 1
My Birthday Month: • September 9/9
S - ✔ The Secret, by Julie Garwood ★★★★★ PB 9/29 “buddy read”
E - ✔ Elizabeth Hoyt=Wicked Intentions ★★★★½ OD audio 9/10 “buddy read” & “re-read”
P - ✔ Pittacus Lore=I am Number Four ★★★★✩ OD audio 9/20
T - ✔ The Texan's Touch, by Jodi Thomas ★★★★½ PB 9/12
E - ✔ Elizabeth Hoyt=Notorious Pleasures ★★★★✩PB 9/15
M - ✔ Martin, George R.R.=A Feast for Crows ★★★½✩ OB audio 9/23
B - ✔ Busy Body, by M.C. Beaton ★★★★✩PB 9/30
E - ✔ Evanovich, Janet=Finger Lickin' Fifteen ★★★★✩ OD audio 9/17
R - ✔ Risky Business, by Nora Roberts ★★★★✩ OD audio 9/30
Month 2
My Birthstone: • Sapphire 8/8
S - ✔ Sugar Daddy, by Lisa Kleypas ★★★★★ OD audio 10/23
A - ✔ Abé, Shana=The Dream Thief ★★★✩✩ PB 10/25
P - ✔ Patricia Briggs=Moon Called ★★★★✩ library/PB 10/15
P - ✔ Parasol Protectorate, book #2 - Changeless, by Gail Carriger ★★★★✩ Adobe Digital 10/21
H - ✔ Heartstrings and Diamond Rings, by Jane Graves ★★★★✩ PB 10/16
I - ✔Immortals After Dark, book #2 - A Hunger Like No Other, by Kresley Cole ★★★★★ PB 10/6
R - ✔ The Royal Baby Bargain, by Robyn Donald★★★✩✩ Adobe Digital 10/25
E - ✔ Exclusively Yours, by Shannon Stacey ★★★★✩ Kindle 10/24
I'm doing a combo of books and short stories this month.
Month 3
My Astrological Signs: • Virgo Sun, Scorpio Moon
15/15 books
4/4 short stories* - DONE! (Thought I technically finished the last story after midnight, I'm not telling anyone.)
V - ✔ Vengeance in Death, by J.D. Robb ★★★★★ OD audio 11/13
I - ✔ Immortals After Dark, Book #3 No Rest for the Wicked, by Kresley Cole
★★★★✩ AD 11/7
R - ✔ Robb, J.D. = Holiday in Death ★★★★½ OD audio 11/20
G - ✔ Gingerbread Cookie Murder, by Joanne Fluke ★★★½✩ CDs to iPod/Touch 11/16
O - ✔ Odd Thomas, by Dean Koontz ★★★★½ PB & OneClick audio 11/22
S - ✔ Shit My Dad Says, by Justin Halpern ★★★★½ OD audio 11/10 “buddy read”
U - ✔ Uccello, Stefan vampire in Blood Bound, by Patricia Briggs
★★★★½ AD & OneClick audio 11/17; “buddy read”
N - ✔*Nalini Singh = “Beat of Temptation,” a short story
in An Enchanted Season ★★★★½ Kindle 11/15
S - ✔ A Song of Fire & Ice A Dance With Dragons, by George R.R. Martin ★★★½✩
CDs to iPod/Touch 11/10 “buddy read”
C - ✔ Gail Carriger = Blameless ★★★★½ AD 11/5 “Buddy Read”
O - ✔ * “The Outlaw,” a short story by Jodi Thomas in Give Me a Texas Outlaw ★★★★✩ PB 11/21
R - ✔ Ransom, by Julie Garwood ★★★★½ PB 11/14 re-read/“buddy read”
P - ✔ The Perfect Play, by Jaci Burton ★★★½✩ PB 11/12
I - ✔ Immortal After Dark, Book #2 A Hunger Like No Other, by Kresley Cole
★★★★★ Loupe audio 11/21
O - ✔ *Odessa, character in “Most Wanted” by DeWanna Pace in Give Me a Texas Outlaw ★★★★✩ PB 11/30
M - ✔ Midnight in Death, by J.D. Robb ★★★★½ OD audio 11/27
O - ✔ *“One True Love,” short story by Suzanne Enoch in
The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown ★★★★✩ PB 11/21
O - ✔ Olinda Taylor, Thomas's wife, in Where Dreams Begin, by Lisa Kleypas
★★★★★ iPod/Touch 11/28
N - ✔ Night Huntress Series, #3 At Grave's End, by Jeaniene Frost ★★★✩✩ OD audio 11/22
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*On the Prowl anthology, short story “Alpha & Omega,” by Patricia Briggs (Nook) re-read
*Chance, Karen = “Buying Trouble”, a short story in On the Prowl (Nook)
*Nalini Singh = Angels' Judgment, a short story in Must Love Hellhounds (AD)
Again, I'm doing a combo of books and short stories this month.
Month 4
My Chinese Zodiac Sign (+descriptive word): • artistic sheep
8/8books & 5/5 short stories Done!
A. - ✔ Animal Attraction, by Jill Shalvis ★★★★✩ PB 12/19
R. - ✔ Roberts, Kelsey = “Killer Christmas” - short story in Red Hot Santa ★★★★✩ PB 12/20
T. - ✔Thomas, Jodi = “A Christmas Story” in A Texas Christmas (PB)
I. - ✔In Death, #8 Conspiracy in Death, by J.D. Robb ★★★★★ OD audio 12/23
S. - ✔ “Snowball’s Chance” - Cherry Adair’s short story in Red Hot Santa ★★★★✩PB 12/20
T. - ✔ Travises, #2 Blue-Eyed Devil, by Lisa Kleypas ★★★★★ audible.com to iPod/Touch 12/7
I. - ✔ The Indiscretion, by Judith Ivory ★★★★✩ OneClick audio 12/28
C. - ✔ Carriger, Gail = Heartless ★★★★★ AD 12/19
S. - ✔ “Santa Slave” - Leanne Bank’ short story in Red Hot Santa ★★★★✩ PB 12/20
H. - ✔ Hawkins, Karen = “Two Hearts” - short story in The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown ★★★½✩ PB 12/5
E. - ✔ Elizabeth Hoyt = Scandalous Desires ★★★★★ & a Wow! PB 12/28 “buddy read”
E. - ✔ The Water Lily Cross, by Anthony Eglin ★★★★✩ HC/Library 12/17
P. - ✔Psy-Changeling, #1 Slave to Sensation, by Nalini Singh ★★★★★ PB 12/5
Month 5
My Favorite Flower: • Daffodil
8/8 - Done!
D. - ✔ Daybreak, by Ellen Connor ★★★✩✩ Kindle 1/18 “buddy read”
A. - ✔ And Only to Deceive, by Tasha Alexander ★★★★✩ Kindle 1/30 “buddy read”
F. - ✔ Friday Harbor, #2 - Rainshadow Road, by Lisa Kleypas ★★★★★ PB-AVR 1/27
F. - ✔ Flavia de Luce Mystery #1 -
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, by Alan Bradley ★★★★★ OD audio 1/14
O. - ✔ The Other Guy's Bride, by Connie Brockway ★★★★½ audible.com 1/22
D. - ✔ Darynda Jones = Second Grave on the Left ★★★ ✩✩ OD audio 1/21
I. - ✔ Ilona Andrews = On the Edge ★★★★★ PB 1/21
L. - ✔ Lover Eternal, by J.R. Ward ★★★★✩ OneClickAudio 1/27 “buddy read”
August: Read your favorite Book Crush's name Completed 8/11
In the Bed of a Duke – Cathy Maxwell
F - The Forgotten Garden – Kate Morton
Robin McKinley –Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast
Hi,I'm just going to join this now. I'll backdate to the beginning of August.
Month 1: August 2011 - COMPLETED
Read 3 or 4 books written by some of your favorite authors Stephenie Meyer / Janet Evanovich
I dropped the ball on this, so I am starting over!All About You Challenge(Reboot)
Dates: August 2011 - July 2012
Month 1
August 2011
Read Your Birthday Month
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O Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
V Vinegar Hill by A. Manette Ansaey
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September 2011
Read Your Birthstone: Topaz
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Month 3
October 2011
Read Your Sign: Scorpio
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Month 4
November 2011
Read Your Chinese Zodiac Sign:Rooster
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December 2011
Read 3 or 4 Books Set in England:
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January 2012
Read 3 or 4 Books from Your Favorite Genre
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February 2012
Read 3 or 4 Books with Your Child or Friend
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March 2012
Read 3 or 4 Books by Favorite Authors
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April 2012
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June 2012
Read 3 or 4 Books by an Author New to You
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July 2012
Read Your Favorite Book Crush's Name
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Sandy, I need to do the same thing. I am working on the list now and hopefully I will be able to post tomorrow or Wednesday.Chelsea in FL
August: Read your favorite Book Crush's name Completed 9/11
In the Bed of a Duke – Cathy Maxwell
F - The Forgotten Garden – Kate Morton
Hi, I'd love to join up for this. Can it go middle of the month to middle or should I just wait to start in September?
CaroB wrote: "Hi, I'd love to join up for this. Can it go middle of the month to middle or should I just wait to start in September?"You can start now as long as you know that you can finish it.
All About You ChallengeDuration: August 2011 to July 2012
MONTH 1: My Birthday Month - August
MONTH 2: My Birthstone - Peridot
MONTH 3: My Starsign - Virgo
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MONTH 4: My Chinese Zodiac Sign - Horse
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MONTH 5: Read 4 Books set in Scotland
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MONTH 6: Read 4 Books in Favourite Genre- Historical
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MONTH 7: Read 3 or 4 with Child/Friend
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MONTH 8: Read 3 or 4 from Favourite Authors
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MONTH 9: Set yourself a personal goal to exceed the amount of books you normally read in a month
MONTH 10: Favourite Food - Chips
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MONTH 11: Read 3 or 4 from New -to-me Authors
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MONTH 12: Book Crush - Jamie from Outlander
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CaroB wrote: "Thanks Sashana!"CaroB you can also use books that you read in the month of August (prior to signing up for this challenge). And don't forget you can use the character's name or the author's name.
All About YouMarch: Read 3 or 4 books from your favorite genre
Historical Romance:
April: Read 3 or 4 books written by some of your favorite authors
Lisa Kleypas
1.When Strangers Marry 4/11/11
2. Only With Your Love 4/12/11
Candace Camp
3.The Wedding Challenge 4/4/11
4. An Affair Without End 4/13/11
May: Read your favorite flower (Spell it out challenge)
L-Lucky Streak : Carly Phillips 5/11/11
I-Ione, Larissa : Eternal Rider 5/17/11
L- A Little Harmless Sex : Melissa Schroeder 5/4/11
Y-You Slay Me : Katie MacAlister 5/9/11
June: Read one of your favorite foods (Spell it out challenge) Completed 9/9
July: Read 3 or 4 books by authors you've never read before, but have been meaning to
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August: Read your favorite Book Crush's name
Completed 11/11
September: Read your Birthday Month
Mary Balogh : The Secret Mistress
Anderson, Catherine : Comanche Magic
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October: Read your Birthstone (Spell it out challenge)
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November: Read your sign (Spell it out challenge)
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December: Read your Chinese zodiac sign (Spell it out challenge)
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January: Read 3 or 4 books set in a country you'd like to visit
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February: 1. Read a book set in the state/county/province/country you were born in. Wisconsin
2. Read a book set in the state/county/province/country you are currently living in. Michigan
All About You Challenge(Reboot)Dates: August 2011 - July 2012
Month 1
August 2011
Read Your Birthday Month
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I am going to like this challenge and I am using my want to read list to get my books so Im excited to finally want to read them all Month 1: 11/1 -11/30
Read your Birthday Month (Spell it out challenge)
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Done!August (Month 6): Read 3 or 4 books from your favorite genre
Romance -
Paranormal ~
Supernatural ~
Historical ~
Contemporary ~
Erotica ~
completed 5/5
September: Favorite Authors - Brontë Sisters and Margaret AtwoodVillette by Charlotte Brontë
Shirley by Charlotte Brontë
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë
Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
Completed
August: Exceed 35 books
Sans wrote: "Done!Congrats, Sans! Looks like you did an extra. :)
Thanks! I did; figured I could shoehorn another in there. ^o^
I had to go back & finish up July. Turns out "I" isn't as common a letter as I would have thought.All About You Challenge – Traditional Zodiac Sign
G: A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin - 7/1/11 to 7/7/11
E: The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler - 7/18/11 to 7/19/11 - Character: Eileen Wade
M: The Snow Queen by Joan D. Vinge - 7/1/11 to 7/6/11 - Character: Moon Dawntreader Summer
I: Leaving the Atocha Station by Ben Lerner - Character: Isabel 8/15/11
N: Enter A Murderer by Ngaio Marsh - 7/22/11
I: Smilla's Sense of Snow by Peter Høeg - Character: Isaiah - 8/14/11 to 8/18/11
#1 - Birth MonthJ - The January Dancer by Michael Flynn
A - Absolute Trouble by Michelle Jerott
N - Singing In The Shrouds by Ngaio Marsh
U - Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson
A - Off Limits by Michele Albert
R - Vision in White by Nora Roberts
Y - You Belong to Me by Karen Rose
SEPTEMBERREAD: 4/4 paranormal genre
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AUGUST: DRAGON 6/6 complete
JULY: Capricorn - 9/9 complete
JUNE: Garnet - 6/6 COMPLETE
MAY: January - 7/7 COMPLETE
All About You ChallengeDuration: August 2011 to July 2012
MONTH 1: My Birthday Month - August
Thanks Sashana, Lisa Kay and Sans! Now I've got to choose my books for next month :-)
All About You ChallengeDuration: August 2011 to July 2012
✔Month 1: AUGUST - completed
✔Month 2: PERIDOT - completed
Completed Months: 1,2,4,6,10, 12For September: Month 8: Read 3- 4 Books from favorite authors
1. Chuck Palahniuk - Fight Club
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I can't beleive I finished this month- moving is not easy![6/6 Books Completed]
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September (Month 7): Read 3 or 4 books with a friendBuddy reads with Lisa Kay (sorry, dear heart, you just got roped into my challenge!)
1. Trespass by Meg Maguire
2. Through a Dark Mist by Marsha Canham
3. Nightfall by Ellen Connor
Completed: 0/?
All About You Challenge(Reboot)Dates: August 2011 - July 2012
Well, I came up 1 short in August. Let's see if I can finish September!
Month 1
August 2011
Read Your Birthday Month
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September 2011
Read Your Birthstone: Topaz
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I'm in Post later
Challenge Duration: Sept 1ts 2011-Aug 31st 20120/12
Month 1: September
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All About You Challenge: Month 8 (September) DONE!!!Read 4 Books By Your Favourite Authors
Month 11- Read 3 or 4 books you've been meaning to read. [I changed this one a little bit.]1. A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
2. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
3. Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
4. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Challenge Duration: Sept 1ts 2011-Aug 31st 20120/12
Month 1: September
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September: Read your Birthday MonthM -
A - Armstrong, Kelley :Stolen
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