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

[Jean ~ Kindle Queen]

Congrats, Barbara!

[Christine]

Congratulations, Barbara!

[Natalie]

7/10 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...COMPLETED 10/26

7. World Hello Day: To Walk the Night by E.S. Moore...COMPLETED 10/31

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

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

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

[Carrie]

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

7/10



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: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Nov 1st)
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)

[Christine]

Wow! You guys are really rocking this challenge!


Michelle and I are toying with the idea of adding a year long challenge next year, in addition to our quarterly challenge. Anyone interested? Any thoughts on what you might like to see? Spell it out challenges, scavenger hunts, cover hunts?

Please visit the suggestion thread to share your thoughts: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...

[Natalie]

8/10 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...COMPLETED 10/26

7. World Hello Day: To Walk the Night by E.S. Moore...COMPLETED 10/31

8. Solstice (200 pages or less): Hansel and Gretel are Dead by Kevin Richey...COMPLETED 10/31

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

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

[Astrid]

Lindsey 0/4 completed

Any Urban Fantasy Title
Evermore
An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover:
Torment
Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title
The Killing Dance
Any book that was released in 2012
Underworld

[Butterflycager]

Another 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

One more to go - just waiting on Cold Days to come out!

[Jean ~ Kindle Queen]

I've been forgetting to update this challenge. Now I'm up to 7/10 completed.
Okay, but I didn't like any of the characters.
Good, but I wish it weren't so easy to figure out the main mystery.
Liked it, but it's definitely more of a romance book than an assassin book. There's also a lot of court politics in this one.

[Jenika]

Well done so far everyone! Some excellent choices on your lists! Congrats to everyone who's finished! :)

Here's my updated list with a couple of books changed:
COMPLETED 6/10

1. Any UF Title: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews (COMPLETED 10/14)
2. Single character: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (COMPLETED 10/21)
3. Any Fantasy/PNR Title: Long Lankin by Lindsey Barraclough (COMPLETED 10/23)
4. Released in 2012: The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater (IN PROGRESS...)
5. Cover Hunt: Unclean Spirits. M.L.N. Hanover (COMPLETED 10/29)
6. UN Day: Cybele's Secret by Juliet Marillier
7. World Hello Day: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (COMPLETED 10/17)
8. Solstice < 200: The Dreaming Place by Charles de Lint (to reread)
9. Solstice > 400: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor (COMPLETED 11/7)
10. Out With the Old: The Perilous Gard by Elizabeth Marie Pope

[Susan]

4/10 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
Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade by Diana Gabaldon 11/3
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)

[Rose]

UPDATED: 5/10 finished!
Also, I switched up some of these to fit what I actually read.

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 Finished 10/31!

Optional Categories:

5. Cover Hunt: Kartography by Kamilla Shamsie
6. United Nations Day: The Devotion of Suspect Xby Keigo Higashimo Finished Oct. 2!
7. World Hello Day: Three Parts Dead by Max Gladstone Finished Nov. 3!
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

[Ashley Marie]

Completed 9/10

Just finished UnWholly, and wowzers. I loved Unwind so much, and was so moved by it that I really thought there was no way the sequel could blow my mind as much...but it was REALLY good. A bit slow to start, but once the action picked up I couldn't put it down. It's definitely worth reading the short story that occurs between the two books (UnStrung) in order to really understand everything that happens.

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

[Michelle]

Ashley Marie wrote: "Completed 9/10

Just finished UnWholly, and wowzers. I loved Unwind so much, and was so moved by it that I really thought there was no way the sequel could blow my mind as much...but it was REALLY..."

I haven't heard of that series before, but after reading your post, I looked it up, and I've added it to my TBR pile. It sounds amazing!! Thanks for the recommendation. :)

[Christine]

Michelle L. wrote: "Ashley Marie wrote: "Completed 9/10

Just finished UnWholly, and wowzers. I loved Unwind so much, and was so moved by it that I really thought there was no way the sequel could blow my mind as muc..."


I actually just checked Unwind out of the library, because I needed a U for another challenge. I'm glad to hear it's a great series.

[Michelle]

Does anyone know if it's YA? Not that it matters...I'm just curious.

[Darcy]

Michelle L. wrote: "Does anyone know if it's YA? Not that it matters...I'm just curious."

It is, but it is one of the better ones.

[Michelle]

Darcy wrote: "Michelle L. wrote: "Does anyone know if it's YA? Not that it matters...I'm just curious."

It is, but it is one of the better ones."

Cool. I enjoy reading YA, but I can't deal with too much teen-aged angst.

[Ashley Marie]

I'm glad others are reading it! I'd love to hear if you liked it as much as I did - it's the sort of book that I have trouble not talking about, it effected me so much.

[Christine]

Michelle L. wrote: "Darcy wrote: "Michelle L. wrote: "Does anyone know if it's YA? Not that it matters...I'm just curious."

It is, but it is one of the better ones."

Cool. I enjoy reading YA, but I can't deal with..."


Have you read by Jennifer Lynn Barnes? I just read the trilogy last month and it's probably my favorite YA series now.

[Michelle]

No, I haven't heard of that one! I'll have to add that to my list. I really enjoyed Daughter of Smoke and Bone and City of Bones as well. I like reading YA because I can pass the books along to my daughters, lol.

[Ashley Marie]

Michelle L. wrote: "No, I haven't heard of that one! I'll have to add that to my list. I really enjoyed Daughter of Smoke and Bone and City of Bones as well. I like reading YA because I can pass the books along to ..."

I haven't read that one either, Christine. Adding it to my TBR pile!

Michelle, have you tried Graceling or Shadow and Bone? I really enjoyed both of them.

[Michelle]

Ashley Marie wrote: "Michelle, have you tried Graceling or Shadow and Bone? I really enjoyed both of them."

No, I haven't! Thanks for the recommendations :)

[Nakeesha]

I highly recommend Daughter of Smoke and Bone and Graceling. They both rocked me to my core! I would also recommend a collection of short stories by Laini Taylor called Lips Touch: Three Times. Delicious!

Daughter of Smoke and Bone #2 is coming out tomorrow and I'm trying to figure out if I should go purchase the book first and then go wait in the voting line, or vote first and cuddle up with the book after. Decisions, decisions!

[Natalie]

9/10 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...COMPLETED 10/26

7. World Hello Day: To Walk the Night by E.S. Moore...COMPLETED 10/31

8. Solstice (200 pages or less): Hansel and Gretel are Dead by Kevin Richey...COMPLETED 10/31

9. Solstice (400 pages or more): Lothaire by Kresley Cole...COMPLETED 11/4
10. Out With the Old: Vampires Dead Ahead by Cheyenne McCray...IN PROGRESS

[Ashley Marie]

Nakeesha wrote: "I highly recommend Daughter of Smoke and Bone and Graceling. They both rocked me to my core! I would also recommend a collection of short stories by Laini Taylor called Lips Touch: Three Times. Del..."

Book first, and then if you get stuck in a crazy line like some people did for early voting, you'll have something to do!

[Christine]

I agree with Ashley Marie. Book first, just in case the line is insane.

[Adam]

8/10

1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: Succubus on Top ** replaced original choice as it wasn't on kindle
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


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[Astrid]

1/4 completed

Any Urban Fantasy Title
Evermore
An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover:
Torment
Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title
The Killing Dance DONE
Any book that was released in 2012
Underworld

[Brandy]

At this moment: 2 completed and 1 reading :)

[Ashley Marie]

Adam wrote: "8/10

1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: Succubus on Top ** replaced original choice as it wasn't on kindle
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover: Cold Days
3. The Wise Man's F..."

Hi Adam,

Not sure if you're into audiobooks, but I found Monster Hunter International (and its sequels) on Audible. It's actually on sale right now for $12 and change.

I'm only about an hour into it, but the narration is top notch so far!

[Jacquie]

Ok so far three down

I have finished Deadtown - Nancy Holzner
First Grave on the Right - Darynda Price
Shadow of Night - Deborah Harkness

I can't get the Allison Pang so I am swapping it out for Riveted by Meljean Brook which I am reading now

[Natalie]

10/10 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...COMPLETED 10/26

7. World Hello Day: To Walk the Night by E.S. Moore...COMPLETED 10/31

8. Solstice (200 pages or less): Hansel and Gretel are Dead by Kevin Richey...COMPLETED 10/31

9. Solstice (400 pages or more): Lothaire by Kresley Cole...COMPLETED 11/4

10. Out With the Old: Vampires Dead Ahead by Cheyenne McCray...COMPLETED 11/9

[Darcy]

Great job Natalie!

[Jean ~ Kindle Queen]

Congrats, Natalie!

[Ashley Marie]

Awesome! Any favs?

[Michelle]

Way to go, Natalie :)

[Carrie]

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

8/10



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: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Nov 1st)
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 How Beauty Met the Beast by Jax Garren (Nov 10th)
b. Read a book with 400 or more pages
Out With the Old: Outside In by Maria V. Snyder (Oct 15th)

[Elidanora]

2/10 Completed!

[Nakeesha]

7/10 Completed

Just finished Days of Blood & Starlight. It gave me a heart attack, broke the organ, then 'resurrected' it, all to leave it pounding and bursting yet again! Proceed with caution with this book!

[Michelle]

Nakeesha wrote: "7/10 Completed

Just finished Days of Blood & Starlight. It gave me a heart attack, broke the organ, then 'resurrected' it, all to leave it pounding and bursting yet again! Proceed with caution wit..."

Is that the Daughter of Smoke and Bone sequel? I really want to read that second book!

[Christine]

Natalie wrote: "10/10 COMPLETED"


Great job!

[Nakeesha]

Yes, it is the Smoke & Bone sequel. And its sooooo good. I made a comment somewhere that its like reading in 3D and surround sound. You see and feel her words come off the page. The plot was so unexpected. I could not have fathomed she would take it THERE!

I honestly had the fleeting thought that I have to be extra careful with my life this year because I don't want to die before the conclusion comes out in print!

[Michelle]

Nakeesha wrote: "Yes, it is the Smoke & Bone sequel. And its sooooo good. I made a comment somewhere that its like reading in 3D and surround sound. You see and feel her words come off the page. The plot was so une..."

I'm not sure I understand...did you or did you not like this book? JK!! :D

Okay, I was going to wait until Christmas and get the book as a gift, but forget that!!

I'm *so* excited, too, since I was worried that I'd love #1 so much that #2 would be a disappointment.

[Ashley Marie]

Nakeesha wrote: "Yes, it is the Smoke & Bone sequel. And its sooooo good. I made a comment somewhere that its like reading in 3D and surround sound. You see and feel her words come off the page. The plot was so une..."

I am SO excited to read this one, too! It's killing me to put it off, because I have a bunch of other books I need to return to friends before the holidays, so I'm reading them first. Arg!

[Julia]

I haven't come up with my books yet for this challenge, so here they are.

I've read 5/10 so far.

1. UF Elfhome 10/18/12 5 stars
2. UF single character on cover Santa Olivia- currently reading
3. and fantasy- Son
4. released in 2012- The Diviners10/29/12 5 stars
5. cover A Fistful of Sky reread
6. Captain Vorpatril's Alliance 11/11/12 5 stars
7.Farthing 10/10/12 5 stars
8. <200 pages The Ladies of Missalonghi
400> Happily Ever After11/9/12 4 stars
10. Casket of Souls

[Davena]

Davena 7/10

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:
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:

[Nakeesha]

Ashley Marie wrote: "Nakeesha wrote: "Yes, it is the Smoke & Bone sequel. And its sooooo good. I made a comment somewhere that its like reading in 3D and surround sound. You see and feel her words come off the page. Th..."

Ashley, you'd finish it in 2 sittings. Trust me!

[Natalie]

Ashley Marie wrote: "Awesome! Any favs?"

Lothaire was my favorite book of this challenge. Kresley Cole's Immortal After Dark series is always so well written and hilarious.

[Nakeesha]

Ashley & Natlie, Lothaire is my least favorite (anti)hero
but my favorite IAD book! I laughed so hard I was crying sometimes!