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Challenge # 11: October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
Challenge # 11: October 1, 2012 to December 31, 20129/10
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 The Host by Stephenie Meyer (Nov 15th)
Out With the Old: Outside In by Maria V. Snyder (Oct 15th)
2/4 finishedAny Urban Fantasy Title- Evermore by Alyson Noel DONE
An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover- Torment by Lauren Kate
Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title- The Killing Dance by Laurell K. Hamilton DONE
Any book that was released in 2012- Underworld by Meg Cabot
Challenge # 11: October 1, 2012 to December 31, 201210/10 Finished
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: Shadows by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Nov 16th)
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 The Host by Stephenie Meyer (Nov 15th)
Out With the Old: Outside In by Maria V. Snyder (Oct 15th)
I spoke too soon. : ) Congrats, Carrie!
My UF Challenge #11 list:9. series Casket of Souls
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9/10 Just one more. Out next week. Waiting...1.
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover: Cold Days
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Nakeesha wrote: "8/10 CompletedEight down, two to go! Mark of the Witch started of with a bang and then fizzled. Oh well! I'm going to take a short break and read the 4th Curio book which comes out tomorrow morning (11/21) and then come back to my 9th book "The Ring of Five Dragons" after the turkey day.
My list at this moment: 4 reads / 1 reading
Completed 10/109. Solstice > 400: The Rook
Just finished up my challenge with The Lies of Locke Lamora, and it was a really fun read! I actually had very few duds this challenge, and would recommend several of the books to others. Especially these: Shadow and Bone, The Lies of Locke Lamora, Legion, The Rook, and UnWholly.
8/10 completed with
. I loved it and can't wait for the final book!
Jean wrote: "8/10 completed with . I loved it and can't wait for the final book!"I really liked that one too!
Carrie wrote: "Challenge # 11: October 1, 2012 to December 31, 201210/10 Finished"
Great job, Carrie!
Ashley Marie wrote: "Completed 10/10"congratulations! And thanks for letting us know which books you'd recommend. I've had a few of those on my list for a while, so it helps to hear from someone who has read them.
And finished!10/10
Basic Categories
1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland Oct 25
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover: Sacrificial Magic by Stacia Kane – Oct 20
3. Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF) : Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher – Oct 04
4. Any book that was released in 2012. Taken by Storm by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – Oct 28
Optional Categories: ~ any genre
Cover Hunt: predominately white: When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka – Nov 06
October 24 is United Nations Day: (set in Discworld) Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett – Oct 11
November 21 is World Hello Day: Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – Oct 05
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. 130pp: Finding Magic by Stacia Kane – Oct 11
b. 425pp: Pride by Rachel Vincent – Oct 08
Out With the Old: Read that book you’ve been putting off all year: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor – Nov 03
Michelle L. wrote: "Yay Christine!! Woo hoo! :DWhat did you think of Daughter of Smoke & Bone?"
I liked it a lot, but I didn't love it the way so many seem to. I think the first half was just a tad slow for me. The library just sent me notice that a copy of Days of Blood & Starlight is finally available for me to pick up. I am looking forward to continuing the series.
Congrats, Christine! I suspect you'll like
better than the first book.
9/10 completed with
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Jean wrote: "Congrats, Christine! I suspect you'll like better than the first book."I'm hoping so. The first book picked up near the end for me, like the author finally hit her stride, so I have high hopes for book 2.
Davena 9/10Basic Categories
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Davena wrote: "Davena 9/10."Almost there!
10/10 Complete! That was fun. Looking forward to the next one.1.
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Any Urban Fantasy Title- Evermore by Alyson Noel DONEAn Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover- Torment by Lauren Kate
Any Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title- The Killing Dance by Laurell K. Hamilton DONE
Any book that was released in 2012- Underworld by Meg Cabot DONE
Nearly done!COMPLETED 9/10
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 (COMPLETED 11/27)
5. Cover Hunt: Wake by Amanda Hocking (COMPLETED 12/1)
6. UN Day: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (COMPLETED 10/17)
7. World Hello Day: Unclean Spirits by M.L.N. Hanover (COMPLETED 10/29)
8. Solstice < 200: The Dreaming Place by Charles de Lint (to reread) (COMPLETED 12/4)
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 (IN PROGRESS...)
9/10 CompletedFinished my first ARC! Now for some light reading with Froi -that book is so thick it could be used as a weapon!
Finished! Yay! My favorites from this quarter were
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was a close runner-up.Challenge #11: October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
10/10
Finished!
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:
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 & 9. 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: (94 pages)
b. Read a book with 400 or more pages: (549 pages)
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)
Congratulations, Jean! And with three whole weeks to spare!
Updated Post #89/10
Christine -- this is a change. After I looked over what I've read these past few months, I realized I only need to finish reading Mansfield Park by the end of the month to have all ten. :)
Mod
10/10 Completed!!
Magic Bites
This is the FIRST time I've ever completed a challenge!!
4/4 completedAny 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
I won't be trying to read any others listed in this challenge.
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1. Any Urban Fantasy Title:
2. An Urban Fantasy Title with a single character on the cover: Soulless by Gail Carriger 11/15
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)