Challenge # 11: October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012

[Davena]

Davena 2/10

Basic Categories
1. Any Urban Fantasy Title:
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover:
3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF) :
4. Any book that was released in 2012.

Optional Categories: ~ any genre
5. Cover Hunt:
Using October’s, November’s, and December’s birthstones as a guide (opal or pink tourmaline, topaz, and tanzanite or turquoise) , read a book with a predominately white, pink, yellow, or blue cover, or any combination of the four colors.
6. October 24 is United Nations Day:
Read a book set in a country other than the one in which you live (fictional worlds count, too!)
7. November 21 is World Hello Day:
Say hello to a new author or a new series
8.December 21 is the Solstice:
a. Read a book with 200 or fewer pages
b. Read a book with 400 or more pages
10. Out With the Old:
Read that book you’ve been putting off all year

[Ashley Marie]

Davena wrote: "Davena 2/10

Basic Categories
1. Any Urban Fantasy Title:
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover:
3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Ti..."

What did you think of Hounded? I love Atticus (and Oberon), but I've heard some people hate the whole talking dog gimmick and couldn't finish the book. Just curious!

[Christine]

What?! Someone hates Oberon?! How could you hate Oberon? All he wants is some bacon and a little one-on-one time with a few poodles. I think he's a riot.

[Jenika]

Lol Christine, I read your comment out of context - thought for a moment you were referring to Faery King Oberon, not Dog Oberon! :D

It sounds great - definitely on my to read list.

[Christine]

Jenika wrote: "Lol Christine, I read your comment out of context - thought for a moment you were referring to Faery King Oberon, not Dog Oberon! :D

It sounds great - definitely on my to read list."


Well, I'm sure even the Faerie King enjoys a good plate a bacon from time to time. But I shudder to think what he might do to the poodles.

[Christine]

Pennynickel wrote: "Christine wrote: "What?! Someone hates Oberon?! How could you hate Oberon? All he wants is some bacon and a little one-on-one time with a few poodles. I think he's a riot."

My husband loves th..."



Bacon lattes! And I remember something about strumpet rhyming with pump it and the Black Eyed Peas should "kick it old school with the Bard".

[Jenika]

Haha yes, shudder!

@ Pennynickel - Aw cute, I can't wait to read it :)

[Susan]

2/10 Complete:
1. Any Urban Fantasy Title:
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover:
3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF) :
4. Any book that was released in 2012.
Cover Hunt: Using October’s, November’s, and December’s birthstones as a guide (opal or pink tourmaline, topaz, and tanzanite or turquoise) , read a book with a predominately white, pink, yellow, or blue cover, or any combination of the four colors.
October 24 is United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than the one in which you live (fictional worlds count, too!)
Not A Penny More, Not A Penny Less by Jeffrey Archer 10/11
November 21 is World Hello Day: Say hello to a new author or a new series
Final Seconds by John Lutz 10/11
December 21 is the Solstice: Depending on your hemisphere this is either the shortest or longest day of the year. So for this one, you get to read two books:
a. Read a book with 200 or fewer pages
b. Read a book with 400 or more pages
Out With the Old: Read that book you’ve been putting off all year –OR- the book that will finally make you current in a favorite series (in other words: the most recent release in an ongoing series, or the final book in a series that has ended)

[Ashley Marie]

Christine wrote: "What?! Someone hates Oberon?! How could you hate Oberon? All he wants is some bacon and a little one-on-one time with a few poodles. I think he's a riot."

I know, right?!?! A good friend of mine told me he hated him and I was just shocked! It made me reevaluate my relationships :X

I actually listened to the entire series in their audiobook format, and I think Oberon is even better that way. Luke Daniels does a phenomenal job with the different voices.

[Darcy]

All done for me. It helped that I was able to listen to a bunch of these while at work.

10 of 10 Completed

1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: Death's Rival by Faith Hunter 10/3

2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover: Ashes of Honor by Seanan McGuire 10/1

3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF) : The Crown of Thorns by Rae Carson 10/12

4. Any book that was released in 2012. Outpost by Ann Aguirre 10/4

Optional Categories:

5. Cover Hunt: Using October’s, November’s, and December’s birthstones as a guide (opal or pink tourmaline, topaz, and tanzanite or turquoise) , read a book with a predominately white, pink, yellow, or blue cover, or any combination of the four colors. Sunset Bay by Susan Mallery 10/3

6. October 24 is United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than the one in which you live (fictional worlds count, too!) The Lost Girl by Sangu Mandanna 10/8

7. November 21 is World Hello Day: Say hello to a new author or a new series Full Blooded by Amanda Carlson 10/2

December 21 is the Solstice: Depending on your hemisphere this is either the shortest or longest day of the year. So for this one, you get to read two books:
8. a. Read a book with 200 or fewer pages Endurance by by Ann Aguirre 10/4
9. b. Read a book with 400 or more pages Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon 10/10

10. Out With the Old: Read that book you’ve been putting off all year –OR- the book that will finally make you current in a favorite series (in other words: the most recent release in an ongoing series, or the final book in a series that has ended) Legacies by Mercedes Lackey 10/6

[Jean ~ Kindle Queen]

Wow! Congrats, Darcy! That was even faster than the last challenge. : )

[Jean ~ Kindle Queen]

4/10 completed with and . Assassin's Curse wasn't quite as thrilling as I'd anticipated, so I'm a little bummed. Bruxa turned out to have a love triangle (not a fan of those), which I would have known if I'd read the blurb about it. Oops.

[Natalie]

2/10 COMPLETED

1. Any UF Title: Demon Song by Cat Adams...COMPLETED 10/5

2. UF Title (Single Character): Drink Deep by Chloe Neill...COMPLETED 10/12

3. Any Fantasy or PR Title: Midnight Enchantment by Anya Bast...IN PROGRESS

4. Released Book in 2012: Shaded Vision by Yasmine Galenorn

5. Cover Hunt: Shadow Heir by Richelle Mead

6. United Nations: Darkness Devours by Keri Arthur

7. World Hello Day: To Walk the Night by E.S. Moore

8. Solstice (200 pages or less): Hansel and Gretel are Dead by Kevin Richey

9. Solstice (400 pages or more): Lothaire by Kresley Cole

10. Out With the Old: Vampires Dead Ahead by Cheyenne McCray

[Christine]

Darcy wrote: "All done for me. It helped that I was able to listen to a bunch of these while at work.."

Wow! Congratulations, Darcy! Any stand out great reads in the bunch?

[Michelle]

That's amazing, Darcy!! I thought I was doing well with thee book, lol.

[Christine]

Ashley wrote: "I know, right?!?! A good friend of mine told me he hated him and I was just shocked! It made me reevaluate my relationships :X

I actually listened to the entire series in their audiobook format, and I think Oberon is even better that way. Luke Daniels does a phenomenal job with the different voices."


I read the print books last year when they first came out and then listened to the audio versions earlier this year. I agree that Luke Daniels is a great narrator for this series. The only problem with the audio is walking around laughing out loud and no one around you knows why.

[Darcy]

Thanks ladies!

@ Christine - My favorites of the bunch would be Death's Rival and Ashes of Honor.

I also lucked out this time with no duds, something that hasn't happened for a long time.

[Christine]

Darcy wrote: "Thanks ladies!

@ Christine - My favorites of the bunch would be Death's Rival and Ashes of Honor.

I also lucked out this time with no duds, something that hasn't happened for a long time."


Those are both series I've been meaning to read for ages. I picked them up when the first books came out, but wanted to wait to read them until there were at least two or three books out in each series. Hmmm....I think it's safe to start them now.

It's nice when you have a run of good books. I hope it continues.

[Darcy]

Christine wrote: "Those are both series I've been meaning to read for ages. I picked them up when the first books came out, but wanted to wait to read them until there were at least two or three books out in each series. Hmmm....I think it's safe to start them now."

I would definitely recommend both series. The October Daye series is a little slower though.

[Butterflycager]

Christine wrote: "Butterflycager wrote: "My progress so ..."

An ugly sweater book? Too funny!"

It was rather amusing. Made me wish I hadn't gotten rid of my Xmas sweaters years ago...they were so hideous that they could have been featured in this book.

[Butterflycager]

Another update:

My progress so far:

1. Any UF title: Crave by J.R. Ward
2. UF title with single character on cover: Changes by Jim Butcher

3. Fantasy/PNR title: Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands
4. 2012 release: God Save the Queen by Kate Locke
5. Cover hunt Wife 22 by Melanie Gideon

6. Set in country besides U.S. - The Wrath of Shiva: by Susan Oleksiw (set in India)
7. New author/series: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
8. Solstice
A. 200 or fewer pagesThe Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Book: The Definitive Guide to Getting Your Ugly on, Including 100 of the World's Ugliest, Most Hilarious Sweaters by Brian Miller (152 pages)
B. 400 or more pagesGhost Story by Jim Butcher (477 pages)
9. Out with the old Cold Days by Jim Butcher

Cannot wait for Cold Days to come out!

[Ashley Marie]

Completed 5/10

I just finished Nocturnal, and it was ok. There were parts that I really liked and parts that were just so bizarre and weird that I couldn't get into them. I'd probably have liked this a lot better if it were shorter - it was a cool concept, but the writing got a little messy.

Updated list:

1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: A Kiss Before the Apocalypse
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover: Dead Men's Boots
3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): Guilty Pleasures
4. Any book that was released in 2012: Nocturnal
5. Cover Hunt: The Necromancer
6. United Nations Day: Shadow and Bone
7. World Hello Day: The Lies of Locke Lamora
8. Solstice < 200: Legion
9. Solstice > 400: The Rook
10. Out With the Old: UnWholly

[Eithne]

Sorry late to post 2/10 completed
still searching for one more title kinda stumped on 200 pages or less

Basic Categories
1. Any UF Title: The Better Part of Darkness by Kelly Gay
2. An U F Title single character on cover: Game of cages by Harry Connolly -- completed
3. Any Fantasy OR P R Title (not strictly UF) : Tea and Witchery by Marie Dees -- completed
4. Any book that was released in 2012. Alchemystic by Anton Strout

Optional Categories: ~ any genre
Cover Hunt: In a Witches Wardrobe by J. Blackwell
October 24 is United Nations Day: Black Lung Captain by Chris Wooding
November 21 is World Hello Day: new author or new series Street Magic by Caitlin Kittredge
December 21 is the Solstice:
a. book with 200 or fewer pages -- ?
b. book with 400 or more pages: Phoenix Rising Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences by Philippa Ballantine
Out With the Old: Sea Witch by Kat Richardson

[Carrie]

Challenge # 11: October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012

4/10



1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: The Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko (Oct 10th)
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover:
3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF) :
4. Any book that was released in 2012.




Optional Categories: ~ any genre

Cover Hunt:
October 24 is United Nations Day: Ward Against Death (Chronicles of a Reluctant Necromancer #1) by Melanie Card (Oct 2nd)
November 21 is World Hello Day: Claimed (Brides of the Kindred #1) by Evangeline Anderson (Oct 6th)
December 21 is the Solstice:
a. Read a book with 200 or fewer pages
b. Read a book with 400 or more pages
Out With the Old: Outside In by Maria V. Snyder (Oct 15th)

[Christine]

Eithne wrote: "Sorry late to post 2/10 completed
still searching for one more title kinda stumped on 200 pages or less."

Do any of the series you read have novellas associated with them? Those pesky little in-between stories that turn up in anthologies with other writers? One of those would work.

[Natalie]

3/10 COMPLETED

1. Any UF Title: Demon Song by Cat Adams...COMPLETED 10/5

2. UF Title (Single Character): Drink Deep by Chloe Neill...COMPLETED 10/12

3. Any Fantasy or PR Title: Midnight Enchantment by Anya Bast...COMPLETED 10/16

4. Released Book in 2012: Shaded Vision by Yasmine Galenorn...IN PROGRESS

5. Cover Hunt: Shadow Heir by Richelle Mead

6. United Nations: Darkness Devours by Keri Arthur

7. World Hello Day: To Walk the Night by E.S. Moore

8. Solstice (200 pages or less): Hansel and Gretel are Dead by Kevin Richey

9. Solstice (400 pages or more): Lothaire by Kresley Cole

10. Out With the Old: Vampires Dead Ahead by Cheyenne McCray

[Rose]

UPDATED: 3/10 finished!

1. An Urban Fantasy: Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman and Terry Prachett
2. UF with a single character on the cover: Late Eclipses by Seanan McGuire Finished 10/16!
3. Fantasy or PNR: Flowers for Algernon Finished 10/9!
(Not sure if this counts, since it's sci-fi, but it's 6 pages too long to count as 200 or less...)
4. Released in 2012: The Last Full Measure: Death in Battle Through the Ages

Optional Categories:

5. Cover Hunt: Kartography by Kamilla Shamsie
6. United Nations Day: Arrows in Flight: Short Stories from a New Ireland by Caroline Walsh
7. World Hello Day: The Devotion of Suspect Xby Keigo Higashimo Finished Oct. 2!
8. a. Read a book with 200 or fewer pages: The Best American Essays 2009, ed. Mary Oliver
9/b. Read a book with 400 or more pages: Galway Bay by Mary Pat Kelly
10. Out With the Old: Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

[Carrie]

Challenge # 11: October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012

5/10



1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: The Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko (Oct 10th)
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover:
3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF) :
4. Any book that was released in 2012 Easy by Tammara Webber (Oct 16th)




Optional Categories: ~ any genre

Cover Hunt:
October 24 is United Nations Day: Ward Against Death (Chronicles of a Reluctant Necromancer #1) by Melanie Card (Oct 2nd)
November 21 is World Hello Day: Claimed (Brides of the Kindred #1) by Evangeline Anderson (Oct 6th)
December 21 is the Solstice:
a. Read a book with 200 or fewer pages
b. Read a book with 400 or more pages
Out With the Old: Outside In by Maria V. Snyder (Oct 15th)

[Adam]

3/10

1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: Monster Hunter International
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover: Cold Days
3. The Wise Man's Fear
4. Any book that was released in 2012: Magnificent Devices
5. Cover Hunt: My Life As a White Trash Zombie
6. United Nations Day: The Midnight Mayor
7. World Hello Day: Soon I Will Be Invincible
8. Devil in the Dollhouse
9. The Mark of Athena
10. Out With the Old: Goth Girl Rising


Read

[Nakeesha]

4/10 Completed

DONE 2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover: Warrior: The Blades of the Rose #1 ★★★


Went out of my norm with "Warrior" and though it had its faults, I enjoyed my time amongst the pages.

[Ashley Marie]

Completed 6/10

I'm not entirely sure what happened in Guilty Pleasures, but I know I didn't like it.

Updated list:

1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: A Kiss Before the Apocalypse
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover: Dead Men's Boots
3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): Guilty Pleasures
4. Any book that was released in 2012: Nocturnal
5. Cover Hunt: The Necromancer
6. United Nations Day: Shadow and Bone
7. World Hello Day: The Lies of Locke Lamora
8. Solstice < 200: Legion
9. Solstice > 400: The Rook
10. Out With the Old: UnWholly

[Darcy]

Ashley wrote: "Completed 6/10

I'm not entirely sure what happened in Guilty Pleasures, but I know I didn't like it."

Well, if you didn't like that one, for sure don't continue. For me the series was only really good for the first 8 books, then downhill from there. I don't know why I keep reading, but I do.

[Ashley Marie]

Darcy wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Completed 6/10

I'm not entirely sure what happened in Guilty Pleasures, but I know I didn't like it."

Well, if you didn't like that one, for sure don't continue. For me the serie..."

I was considering giving the second book a chance because I'd heard so many good things about the series, but the writing/plot was just such a mess in the first one that I was hesitant. Knowing that they only go downhill seals the deal for me - I think Anita and I are broken up for good!

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

Urban Fantasy - Reading Challenge #11

1st October to 31st December

2/4

1) Any Urban Fantasy Title - Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead
2) An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover - Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake - 9th October
3) Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF) - Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione - 19th October
4) Any book that was released in 2012 - Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris

Read

[Darcy]

Ashley wrote: "I was considering giving the second book a chance because I'd heard so many good things about the series, but the writing/plot was just such a mess in the first one that I was hesitant. Knowing that they only go downhill seals the deal for me - I think Anita and I are broken up for good!"

I don't think there is anything wrong with that. You gave it a try, that is all that anyone can ask of you.

[Adam]

5/10

1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: Monster Hunter International ** Might need to replace as I can't find it....
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover: Cold Days
3. The Wise Man's Fear
4. Magnificent Devices
5. My Life As a White Trash Zombie
6. United Nations Day: The Midnight Mayor
7. World Hello Day: Soon I Will Be Invincible
8. Devil in the Dollhouse
9. The Mark of Athena
10. Out With the Old: Goth Girl Rising


Read

[Butterflycager]

My latest update:

1. Any UF title: Fall of Light by Nina Kiriki Hoffman
2. UF title with single character on cover: Changes by Jim Butcher

3. Fantasy/PNR title: Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands
4. 2012 release: God Save the Queen by Kate Locke
5. Cover hunt Wife 22 by Melanie Gideon

6. Set in country besides U.S. - The Wrath of Shiva: by Susan Oleksiw (set in India)
7. New author/series: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
8. Solstice
A. 200 or fewer pagesThe Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Book: The Definitive Guide to Getting Your Ugly on, Including 100 of the World's Ugliest, Most Hilarious Sweaters by Brian Miller (152 pages)
B. 400 or more pagesGhost Story by Jim Butcher (477 pages)
9. Out with the old Cold Days by Jim Butcher

[Ashley Marie]

Completed 7/10

Just finished The Necromancer, and it was a really fun read. Much funnier than I expected it to be!

Updated list:

1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: A Kiss Before the Apocalypse
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover: Dead Men's Boots
3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): Guilty Pleasures
4. Any book that was released in 2012: Nocturnal
5. Cover Hunt: The Necromancer
6. United Nations Day: Shadow and Bone
7. World Hello Day: The Lies of Locke Lamora
8. Solstice < 200: Legion
9. Solstice > 400: The Rook
10. Out With the Old: UnWholly

[Fred]

4/10 so far, with a 5th on deck. Still planning out what to read to fill in the rest... Planning to pick up at least a couple more in the Urban Shaman series, and probably another one or two of the Black Sun's daughter.

1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: Darker Angels (Read)
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover:
3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF) : Riveted
4. Any book that was released in 2012.




Optional Categories: ~ any genre

Cover Hunt:
October 24 is United Nations Day:
November 21 is World Hello Day: Urban Shaman (read)
December 21 is the Solstice:
a. Read a book with 200 or fewer pages Two Ravens and One Crow (read)
b. Read a book with 400 or more pages
Out With the Old: Death's Rival (read)

[Carrie]

Challenge # 11: October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012

6/10



1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: The Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko (Oct 10th)
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover:
3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF) : Black Unicorn by Tanith Lee (Oct 23rd)
4. Any book that was released in 2012 Easy by Tammara Webber (Oct 16th)




Optional Categories: ~ any genre

Cover Hunt:
October 24 is United Nations Day: Ward Against Death (Chronicles of a Reluctant Necromancer #1) by Melanie Card (Oct 2nd)
November 21 is World Hello Day: Claimed (Brides of the Kindred #1) by Evangeline Anderson (Oct 6th)
December 21 is the Solstice:
a. Read a book with 200 or fewer pages
b. Read a book with 400 or more pages
Out With the Old: Outside In by Maria V. Snyder (Oct 15th)

[Lisa]

Darcy and Ashley, I reviewed Laurell K. Hamilton’s Obsidian Butterfly and A Kiss of Shadows on my Goodreads page. Please go there, if you like. I won’t repeat those reviews here. Just want to say I can see why fans find LKH addictive, but I do have problems with the writing. Also with the author’s attitude. She seems to hate all the female characters other than Anita, which becomes kind of creepy.

[Natalie]

5/10 COMPLETED

1. Any UF Title: Demon Song by Cat Adams...COMPLETED 10/5

2. UF Title (Single Character): Drink Deep by Chloe Neill...COMPLETED 10/12

3. Any Fantasy or PR Title: Midnight Enchantment by Anya Bast...COMPLETED 10/16

4. Released Book in 2012: Shaded Vision by Yasmine Galenorn...COMPLETED 10/20

5. Cover Hunt: Shadow Heir by Richelle Mead...COMPLETED 10/24

6. United Nations: Darkness Devours by Keri Arthur...IN PROGRESS

7. World Hello Day: To Walk the Night by E.S. Moore

8. Solstice (200 pages or less): Hansel and Gretel are Dead by Kevin Richey

9. Solstice (400 pages or more): Lothaire by Kresley Cole

10. Out With the Old: Vampires Dead Ahead by Cheyenne McCray

[Davena]

Davena 4/10

Basic Categories
1. Any Urban Fantasy Title:
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover:
3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF) :
4. Any book that was released in 2012.

Optional Categories: ~ any genre
5. Cover Hunt:
Using October’s, November’s, and December’s birthstones as a guide (opal or pink tourmaline, topaz, and tanzanite or turquoise) , read a book with a predominately white, pink, yellow, or blue cover, or any combination of the four colors.
6. October 24 is United Nations Day:
7. November 21 is World Hello Day:
8.December 21 is the Solstice:
a. Read a book with 200 or fewer pages
b. Read a book with 400 or more pages: reread
10. Out With the Old:

[Michelle]

What did you think of The Night Circus, Davina? I've heard a lot of mixed reviews. It's been on my TBR for a while, but I haven't been in the mood to tackle it.

[Nakeesha]

Nakeesha wrote: "6/10 Completed

Finished "Unveiled" by Courtney Milan, which I didn't care for. Though I am going to read the rest of the series. She's a really good writer, but this one was a dude.

Also got "Curio: Reversal" today and devoured it. Oh! It was sooooo good!

[Barbara ★]

Challenge #11: October 1 - December 31, 2012

READ: 9/9

Basic Categories
1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: Drink Deep - Chloe Neill 10/28
2. Urban Fantasy: Hard Bitten - Chloe Neill 10/8
3. PNR/Fantasy: The Scorpio Races - Maggie Stiefvater 10/2
4. Endlessly - Kiersten White (release 7/24/12) 10/14



Optional Categories: ~ any genre
5. Cover Hunt: Outside In - Maria Snyder (blue cover)10/12
6. United Nations Day: Good Omens - Neil Gaiman (England) 10/8
7. December 21 is the Solstice:
a. The White Mountains - John Christopher (195 pages) 10/9
b. Fifty Shades Darker - E.L. James (532 pages) 10/5
8. Out With the Old: Wages of Sin - Jenna Maclaine (on TBR since 2009) 10/4



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Jenika]

Congratulations Barbara! Which ones were your favourites?

I think it'll take me the full 3 months to finish the challenge - I've only read 3 yet - but I have been reading other books in between :)

[Darcy]

Great job Barbara!

[Michelle]

Awesome, Barbara!!

[Susan]

3/10 Complete:
1. Any Urban Fantasy Title:
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover:
3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF) :
Hungry for You by Lynsay Sands 10/29
4. Any book that was released in 2012.
Cover Hunt: Using October’s, November’s, and December’s birthstones as a guide (opal or pink tourmaline, topaz, and tanzanite or turquoise) , read a book with a predominately white, pink, yellow, or blue cover, or any combination of the four colors.
October 24 is United Nations Day: Read a book set in a country other than the one in which you live (fictional worlds count, too!)
Not A Penny More, Not A Penny Less by Jeffrey Archer 10/11
November 21 is World Hello Day: Say hello to a new author or a new series
Final Seconds by John Lutz 10/11
December 21 is the Solstice: Depending on your hemisphere this is either the shortest or longest day of the year. So for this one, you get to read two books:
a. Read a book with 200 or fewer pages
b. Read a book with 400 or more pages
Out With the Old: Read that book you’ve been putting off all year –OR- the book that will finally make you current in a favorite series (in other words: the most recent release in an ongoing series, or the final book in a series that has ended)