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Next week we're going to a family reunion/4th of July celebration, and then on to visit the site of the Battle of Gettysburg & see where Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address. So in honor of those events:Fighting for Freedom Challenge
Duration: June 22 - July 10
Goal: 4000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages if a main character is an active or retired member of the armed forces of any country; triple pages if an Independence/Freedom Day is celebrated in the book
My last update.Congrats on winning BJ!
Another TBR Pile Clean-off
Duration: June 15th - July 3rd
Goal: 4,500 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages for books on the TBR since 2010; triple pages for books added 2009 or earlier.
Kevin Costner : The Unauthorized Biography by Todd Keither = 179 pages
Head in the Clouds by Karen Witemeyer (large print edition) = 536 pages
Sub-Total = 715 pages
*Reset to Zero* (Out-of-Town Thrift shop 10 books for $1, couldn't resist)
6/18 Crowned: The Palace Nanny by Marion Lennox (on TBR list since 2009) (184 x 3) = 552 pages
6/19 Claimed: Secret Royal Son by Marion Lennox (on TBR list since 2009) (185 x 3) = 555 pages
6/20 Shadowland by Meg Cabot = 287 pages
6/22 Ninth Key by Meg Cabot = 287 pages
Total = 1681 pages
BJ, would a Scottish warrior fighting for his clan fit the description of armed forces?
At that time, the warriors were the armed forces, so sure!
Thanks, I thought so, but I wanted to make sure.
I keep purchasing ebooks and having to reset!
I finished a book, but doesn't count as I've had to reset. lol Was in two different towns today and checked out thrift shops in both. And, of course, found a book in each. lol Very thrilled with my $1 find of Harry Potter and the Philospher's Stone (British version).
New challenge, yay! I'm so glad y'all keep this going for me. I'm in alot of new erotica groups and so I check in on my challenges but I really can't do it without you all. How about message 5500 gets a book of their choice from me :) as usual PM me your wish list or a list of ur top ten books. @Kate can you make a note on the leader board that I have made this new bonus for whoever posts message #5500? thx. FINISHED
DATE: 6/24
PAGES:142
'stick gaden' by Sommer Marsden in wanton women
Date: 6/24
Pages: 12
rTOTAL: 154/4500
Thanks Kenjii for the new special bonus. I won the last one, so will try to not win this one. I post so often with the leaderboard, it was easier for me to win. :)
Fighting for Freedom ChallengeDuration: June 22 - July 10
Goal: 4000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages if a main character is an active or retired member of the armed forces of any country; triple pages if an Independence/Freedom Day is celebrated in the book.
Kenjii's Special Bonus: Book of your choice gifted to you for post #5500.
6/25 Haunted by Meg Cabot Mediator #5 = 263 pages
Total = 263 pages
ஐ Briansgirl "Book Sale Queen"ஐ wrote: "Thanks Kenjii for the new special bonus. I won the last one, so will try to not win this one. I post so often with the leaderboard, it was easier for me to win. :)"No worries...it's all in good fun :)
FINISHED
DATE: 6/24
PAGES:142
DATE: 6/25
pages: 52
'stick gaden' by Sommer Marsden in wanton women
Date: 6/24
Pages: 12
rTOTAL: 206/4500
Fighting for Freedom ChallengeDuration: June 22 - July 10
Goal: 4000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages if a main character is an active or retired member of the armed forces of any country; triple pages if an Independence/Freedom Day is celebrated in the book.
Kenjii's Special Bonus: Book of your choice gifted to you for post #5500.
6/25 Haunted by Meg Cabot Mediator #5 = 263 pages
6/25 Twilight by Meg Cabot Mediator #6 = 245 pages
Total = 508 pages
Fighting for Freedom ChallengeDuration: June 22 - July 10
Goal: 4000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages if a main character is an active or retired member of the armed forces of any country; triple pages if an Independence/Freedom Day is celebrated in the book.
Kenjii's Special Bonus: Book of your choice gifted to you for post #5500.
372/4000
Completed:
Out of the Darkness by Jaime Rush: 372 pgs. 6/25
Fighting for Freedom ChallengeDuration: June 22 - July 10
Goal: 4000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages if a main character is an active or retired member of the armed forces of any country; triple pages if an Independence/Freedom Day is celebrated in the book
366 pp: Daring to Dream by Nora Roberts - 6.25.11
FINISHED
DATE: 6/24
PAGES:142
DATE: 6/25
pages: 52
'stick gaden' by Sommer Marsden in wanton women
Date: 6/24
Pages: 12
CURRENTLY READING
date:6/25
Pages1-100=100 (start 101)
Date:6/25
Pages1-27=27 (start 28)
rTOTAL: 333/4500
Fighting for Freedom ChallengeDuration: June 22 - July 10
Goal: 4000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages if a main character is an active or retired member of the armed forces of any country; triple pages if an Independence/Freedom Day is celebrated in the book
To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning (366x2) 732 pp 6/23/11
Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie (368 x2) 736 pp 6/24/11
Surrender to a Wicked Spy by Celeste Bradley 358 pp 6/25/11
One Night with a Spy by Celeste Bradley (321x2) 642pp 6/26/11
2468/4000
Fighting for Freedom ChallengeDuration: June 22 - July 10
Goal: 4000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages if a main character is an active or retired member of the armed forces of any country; triple pages if an Independence/Freedom Day is celebrated in the book
366 pp: Daring to Dream by Nora Roberts - 6.25.11
469 pp: Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card - 6.26.11
Total Pages = 835
Fighting for Freedom ChallengeDuration: June 22 - July 10
Goal: 4000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages if a main character is an active or retired member of the armed forces of any country; triple pages if an Independence/Freedom Day is celebrated in the book.
Kenjii's Special Bonus: Book of your choice gifted to you for post #5500.
1809/4000
Completed:
Out of the Darkness by Jaime Rush: 372 pgs. 6/25
Tyger, Tyger Burning Bryght by Cathryn Cade: 93 pgs. 6/25
Lies and Consequences by Kaje Harper: (171 x 2) 342 pgs. 6/25
Crossing Borders by Z.A. Maxfield: 316 pgs. 6/26
Naked Truth by Amy J. Fetzer: (343 x 2) 686 pgs. 6/26
Fighting for Freedom ChallengeDuration: June 22 - July 10
Goal: 4000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages if a main character is an active or retired member of the armed forces of any country; triple pages if an Independence/Freedom Day is celebrated in the book.
Kenjii's Special Bonus: Book of your choice gifted to you for post #5500.
2233/4000
Completed:
Out of the Darkness by Jaime Rush: 372 pgs. 6/25
Tyger, Tyger Burning Bryght by Cathryn Cade: 93 pgs. 6/25
Lies and Consequences by Kaje Harper: (171 x 2) 342 pgs. 6/25
Crossing Borders by Z.A. Maxfield: 316 pgs. 6/26
Naked Truth by Amy J. Fetzer: (343 x 2) 686 pgs. 6/26
The MacKade Brothers: Devin and Shane by Nora Roberts: 424 pgs. 6/27
ஐ Briansgirl "Book Sale Queen"ஐ wrote: "Fighting for Freedom Challenge LeaderboardDuration: June 22 - July 10
Goal: 4000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages if a main character is an active or retired member of the ..."
You have me on here twice - :)
Oops. Sorry Amanda. I copied and pasted and didn't delete it as I should when I moved it. Happens sometimes when I'm distracted.
FINISHED
DATE: 6/24
PAGES:142
DATE: 6/25
pages: 52
'stick gaden' by Sommer Marsden in wanton women
Date: 6/24
Pages: 12
DATE: 6/27
PAGES: 18
CURRENTLY READING
date:6/25
Pages1-100=100 (start 101)
Date:6/25
Pages1-27=27 (start 28)
rTOTAL: 351/4500
Fighting for Freedom ChallengeDuration: June 22 - July 10
Goal: 4000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages if a main character is an active or retired member of the armed forces of any country; triple pages if an Independence/Freedom Day is celebrated in the book.
Kenjii's Special Bonus: Book of your choice gifted to you for post #5500.
2663/4000
Completed:
Out of the Darkness by Jaime Rush: 372 pgs. 6/25
Tyger, Tyger Burning Bryght by Cathryn Cade: 93 pgs. 6/25
Lies and Consequences by Kaje Harper: (171 x 2) 342 pgs. 6/25
Crossing Borders by Z.A. Maxfield: 316 pgs. 6/26
Naked Truth by Amy J. Fetzer: (343 x 2) 686 pgs. 6/26
The MacKade Brothers: Devin and Shane by Nora Roberts: 424 pgs. 6/27
Storm Watch by Jill Shalvis: (215 x 2) 430 pgs. 6/27
FINISHED
DATE: 6/24
PAGES:142
DATE: 6/25
pages: 52
'stick gaden' by Sommer Marsden in wanton women
Date: 6/24
Pages: 12
DATE: 6/27
PAGES: 18
Date: 6/28
Pages: 46
CURRENTLY READING
date:6/25
Pages1-100=100 (start 101)
Date:6/25
Pages1-27=27 (start 28)
rTOTAL: 397/4500
Fighting for Freedom ChallengeDuration: June 22 - July 10
Goal: 4000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages if a main character is an active or retired member of the armed forces of any country; triple pages if an Independence/Freedom Day is celebrated in the book
366 pp: Daring to Dream by Nora Roberts - 6.25.11
469 pp: Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card - 6.26.11
344 pp: Trust Me by Jayne Ann Krentz - 6.28.11
Total Pages = 1179
Fighting for Freedom ChallengeDuration: June 22 - July 10
Goal: 4000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages if a main character is an active or retired member of the armed forces of any country; triple pages if an Independence/Freedom Day is celebrated in the book.
Kenjii's Special Bonus: Book of your choice gifted to you for post #5500.
3671/4000
Completed:
Out of the Darkness by Jaime Rush: 372 pgs. 6/25
Tyger, Tyger Burning Bryght by Cathryn Cade: 93 pgs. 6/25
Lies and Consequences by Kaje Harper: (171 x 2) 342 pgs. 6/25
Crossing Borders by Z.A. Maxfield: 316 pgs. 6/26
Naked Truth by Amy J. Fetzer: (343 x 2) 686 pgs. 6/26
The MacKade Brothers: Devin and Shane by Nora Roberts: 424 pgs. 6/27
Storm Watch by Jill Shalvis: (215 x 2) 430 pgs. 6/27
Show No Mercy / Take No Prisoners by Cindy Gerard: (514 x 2) 1028 pgs. 6/28
Fighting for Freedom Challenge Leaderboard FINALDuration: June 22 - July 10
Goal: 4000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages if a main character is an active or retired member of the armed forces of any country; triple pages if an Independence/Freedom Day is celebrated in the book.
Kenjii's Special Bonus: Book of your choice gifted to you for post #5500.
Kenjii = 397 pages
Briansgirl/Kate = 508 pages
BJ Rose = 1179 pages
Cathy = 2468 pages
Amanda = 5085 pages *CONGRATULATIONS*
Fighting for Freedom ChallengeDuration: June 22 - July 10
Goal: 4000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages if a main character is an active or retired member of the armed forces of any country; triple pages if an Independence/Freedom Day is celebrated in the book.
Kenjii's Special Bonus: Book of your choice gifted to you for post #5500.
5085/4000
Completed:
Out of the Darkness by Jaime Rush: 372 pgs. 6/25
Tyger, Tyger Burning Bryght by Cathryn Cade: 93 pgs. 6/25
Lies and Consequences by Kaje Harper: (171 x 2) 342 pgs. 6/25
Crossing Borders by Z.A. Maxfield: 316 pgs. 6/26
Naked Truth by Amy J. Fetzer: (343 x 2) 686 pgs. 6/26
The MacKade Brothers: Devin and Shane by Nora Roberts: 424 pgs. 6/27
Storm Watch by Jill Shalvis: (215 x 2) 430 pgs. 6/27
Show No Mercy / Take No Prisoners by Cindy Gerard: (514 x 2) 1028 pgs. 6/28
Whisper No Lies by Cindy Gerard: (335 x 2) 670 pgs. 6/28
Feel the Heat by Cindy Gerard: (372 x 2) 744 pgs. 6/29
Ahhh... all those hot former-military-turned-Black-Ops heroes!
Sticking with the theme....Red, Hot, and Blue for the Fourth
Duration: June 29th - July 9th
Goal: 4,444 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages for red, blue, and/or white covers; triple pages for a flag (of any type) as the main cover element
Congrats, Amanda!Red, Hot, and Blue for the Fourth Challenge
Duration: June 29th - July 9th
Goal: 4,444 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages for red, blue, and/or white covers; triple pages for a flag (of any type) as the main cover element.
309/4,444
Completed
Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris - 6/30; (skipped about half) = 196 pages
In Progress
Supernaturally by Kiersten White - (started at pg 66 - pg 103) = 37 (x2 - red cover) = 74 pages
Unearthly by Cynthia Hand - (started on pg 58 - pg 97) = 39 pages
Congrats Amanda :)Red, Hot, and Blue for the Fourth Challenge
Duration: June 29th - July 9th
Goal: 4,444 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages for red, blue, and/or white covers; triple pages for a flag (of any type) as the main cover element.
FINISHED
Date: 6/30
Pages:95(x2 blue cover)
CURRENTLY READING
date:6/25
Pages1-100=100 (start 101)
Date:6/25
Pages1-27=27 (start 28)
TOTAL 190/4444
Red, Hot, and Blue for the Fourth ChallengeDuration: June 29th - July 9th
Goal: 4,444 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages for red, blue, and/or white covers; triple pages for a flag (of any type) as the main cover element.
667/4,444
Completed
Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris - 6/30; (skipped about half) = 196 pages
In Progress
Supernaturally by Kiersten White - (started at pg 66 - pg 262) = 196 (x2 - red cover) = 392 pages
Unearthly by Cynthia Hand - (started on pg 58 - pg 137) = 79 pages
Huh. I guess everyone's busy...Red, Hot, and Blue for the Fourth Challenge
Duration: June 29th - July 9th
Goal: 4,444 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages for red, blue, and/or white covers; triple pages for a flag (of any type) as the main cover element.
2,415/4,444
Completed
Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris - 6/30; (skipped about half) = 196 pages
Supernaturally by Kiersten White - 7/2; (started at pg 66 - pg 352) = 286 (x2 - red cover) = 572 pages
Witches of the East End by Melissa de la Cruz 7/2; (started on pg 130 - pg 272) = 142 (x2 - red, white and blue cover) = 284 pages
This Dark Endeavor: The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein by Kenneth Oppel - 7/3; 304 pages
A Beautiful Dark by Jocelyn Davies - 7/6; 320 (x2 - blue & white cover) = 640 pages
In Progress
Unearthly by Cynthia Hand - (started on pg 58 - pg 137) = 79 pages
As I Wake by Elizabeth Scott - 166 pages
Hereafter by Tara Hudson - 87 (x2 - blue cover) = 174 pages
Pretty sure I'll be able to reach the goal by the 9th... assuming someone doesn't come out of nowhere and beat me to it. *eyes Amanda*Red, Hot, and Blue for the Fourth Challenge
Duration: June 29th - July 9th
Goal: 4,444 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages for red, blue, and/or white covers; triple pages for a flag (of any type) as the main cover element.
3,556/4,444
Completed
Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris - 6/30; (skipped about half) = 196 pages
Supernaturally by Kiersten White - 7/2; (started at pg 66 - pg 352) = 286 (x2 - red cover) = 572 pages
Witches of the East End by Melissa de la Cruz - 7/2; (started on pg 130 - pg 272) = 142 (x2 - red, white and blue cover) = 284 pages
This Dark Endeavor: The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein by Kenneth Oppel - 7/3; 304 pages
A Beautiful Dark by Jocelyn Davies - 7/6; 320 (x2 - blue & white cover) = 640 pages
As I Wake by Elizabeth Scott - 7/7; 269 pages
Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft, Volume 1 by Joe Hill - 7/7; 158 (x2 - red cover) = 316 pages
Hereafter by Tara Hudson - 7/7; 404 (x2 - blue cover) = 808 pages
In Progress
Unearthly by Cynthia Hand - (started on pg 58 - pg 137) = 79 pages
Shut Out by Kody Keplinger - 88 pages
Red, Hot, and Blue for the Fourth Challenge LeaderboardDuration: June 29th - July 9th
Goal: 4,444 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages for red, blue, and/or white covers; triple pages for a flag (of any type) as the main cover element.
Kenjii's Special Bonus: Book of your choice gifted to you for post #5500.
Kenjii = 190 pages
Christine = 3556 pages
Christine wrote: "Pretty sure I'll be able to reach the goal by the 9th... assuming someone doesn't come out of nowhere and beat me to it. *eyes Amanda*..."It won't be me. lol I did finish The Annotated Pride & Prejudice for 748 pages, however, my library's annual summer sale with 76,000 books starts tomorrow. Paperbacks are 50 cents and hardbacks $1, so... I'd have to reset. lol
Red, Hot, and Blue for the Fourth ChallengeDuration: June 29th - July 9th
Goal: 4,444 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages for red, blue, and/or white covers; triple pages for a flag (of any type) as the main cover element.
SEALed with a Kiss by Mary Daughtridge (432x2) blue cover 864 - 7/5/11
Dating Mr. December by Phillipa Ashley (294x2) red and white cover 588 - 7/3/11
Outcast by Cheryl Brooks 384 - 7/1/11
Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning 448 - 7/4/11
The Keeping by Nicky Charles 347 - 7/6/11
Room by Emma Donoghue (321x2) white cover 642 - 7/7/11
Searching for Pemberley by Mary Lyden Simonsen (496x2) blue cover 992 - 6/29/11
Primal Instincts by Susan Sizemore 384 - 7/2/11
Summer’s crossing by Julie Kagawa 72 - 7/5/11
4721/4444
What did I tell y'all?Apparently I was eying the wrong person.
Congrats, Cathy!
I wasn't keeping a tally during my vacation, but it added up with all the doubles.I want to repeat an old challenge (my favorite)...
The Series Clean-up Challenge
Duration: July 7-30
Goal: 5000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used books
Bonus: Double pages if the the book is part of a series. Triple pages if its the last book to complete the series.
Congratulations Cathy!
I've been waiting to try this challenge, but by the time I remember, everyone is already in the middle of it!The Series Clean-up Challenge
Duration: July 7-30
Goal: 5000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used books
Bonus: Double pages if the the book is part of a series. Triple pages if its the last book to complete the series.
Completed
In Progress
Rises The Night by Colleen Gleason; (Started on pg 109)
Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast
[0/5000]
This is one of my favorite challenges as well.The Series Clean-up Challenge
Duration: July 7th - 30th
Goal: 5,000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used books
Bonus: Double pages if the the book is part of a series; Triple pages if it's the last book to complete the series.
434/5,000
Completed
Shut Out by Kody Keplinger - 7/8; (started on pg 88 - pg 273) = 185 pages
How To Control a Sidecar by Makoto Tateno - 7/8; 200 pages
In Progress
The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab - 49 pages
The Series Clean-up ChallengeDuration: July 7-30
Goal: 5000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used books
Bonus: Double pages if the the book is part of a series. Triple pages if its the last book to complete the series.
1398/5000
Completed:
The Duty of a Beta by Kim Dare: (95 x 2) 190 pgs. 7/8
Shifting Perspectives by TA Chase, Fiona Glass, Emily Veinglory: (80 x 2) 160 pgs. 7/8
With Caution by JL Langley: (288 x 2) 576 pgs. 7/8
A to Z by Marie Sexton: (236 x 2) 472 pgs. 7/9
Count Off Challenge
The Series Clean-up Challenge
Duration: July 7-30
Goal: 5000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used books
Bonus: Double pages if the the book is part of a series. Triple pages if its the last book to complete the series.
Completed
Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair [7/7] Started on pg 370 - pg 447 (x2 Dock Five Universe #1) = 154
Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast [7/9] 384pgs (x2 Goddess Summoning #2) = 768
In Progress
Rises The Night by Colleen Gleason; (Started on pg 109)
[922/5000]
The Series Clean-up ChallengeDuration: July 7-30
Goal: 5000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used books
Bonus: Double pages if the the book is part of a series. Triple pages if its the last book to complete the series.
7/9/11 Sizzling Sixteen By Janet Evanovich (309x2) - 618 pp
618/5000
The Series Clean-Up Challenge July 7-30
Pages:5,000
FINISHED
DATE: 7/9
PAGES: 157(x3)=471
TOTAL: 471/5000
The Series Clean-up ChallengeDuration: July 7-30
Goal: 5000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used books
Bonus: Double pages if the the book is part of a series. Triple pages if its the last book to complete the series.
880 pp (440x2): this is part of her Malory series: That Perfect Someone by Johanna Lindsey - 7.10.11
The Series Clean-up Challenge LeaderboardDuration: July 7-30
Goal: 5000 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used books
Bonus: Double pages if the the book is part of a series. Triple pages if its the last book to complete the series.
Christine = 434 pages
Kenjii = 471 pages
Cathy = 618 pages
BJ Rose = 880 pages
Amanda = 922 pages
Amanada Sings = 1395 pages
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Duration: June 15th - July 3rd
Goal: 4,500 pages
Reward: 4 new or 8 used
Bonus: Double pages for books on the TBR since 2010; triple pages for books added 2009 or earlier
1086 pp (362x3 added to TBR in Feb 2009): The Book of Scandal by Julia London - 6.17.11
783 pp (261x3 added to TBR on Mar 20, 2009): The Corinthian by Georgette Heyer - 6.18.11
291 pp: Marley and Me by John Grogan - 6.19.11
873 pp (291x3 added to TBR in Feb 2009): Lord Libertine by Gail Ranstrom - 6.20.11
320 pp: Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb - 6.21.11
1602 pp (534x3 added to TBR in Mar 2009): Summer at Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs - 6.22.11
Total Pages = 4955/4500
Thanks, Amanda, for encouraging us to get those old TBRs off the shelf!