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March Monthly Challenge: Participants' List Thread
2. The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
6. Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy
7. The Book of God by Walter Wangerin
8. Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn
9. Grass for His Pillow by Lian Hearn
10. Brilliance of the Moon by Lian Hearn
Author of book with first or last name begins with 'M'Green cover or 'spring' theme
Anthology
Author, setting or a character is from Texas.
Set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
Cover, character or title of book has "military" theme
Book I have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.
Trilogy or 3 consecutive books in a series
4/10
Danielle wrote: "1. Special Topics in Calamity Physics - Marisha Pessl..."Class book? Looks like heavy reading.
1. Something Wonderful - Judith McNaught 2. These Old Shades - Georgette Heyer
3. All Through the Night - Thea Devine/Suzanne Forster/Lori Foster/Shannon McKenna
4. Heart of Texas, Vol. 1 - Debbie Macomber
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6. Ice Blue - Anne Stuart
7. The Undomestic Goddess - Sophie Kinsella
8 - 10 Holiday/Conspiracy/Loyalty in Death - JD Robb
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M". Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer...finished 3-9-09 2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring. Before I Die by Jenny Downham
3. Read an anthology. Real Men Do It Better...His Body Electric by Carrie Alexander, Bed and Breakfast by Susan Donavon, For Maggie's Sake by Lora Leigh...finished 3-1-09
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas. Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips...finished 3-7-09
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character. If you Desire by Kresley Cole...finished 3-4-09
6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title) Maverick by Lora Leigh...finished 3-3-09
7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.
The Gemma Doyle Trilogy by Libba Bray
A Great and Terrible Beauty
Rebel Angels
The Sweet Far Thing
Updated 9 March: 1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M": In my wildest fantasies by Julianne MacLean.
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring:
Jewel of Atlantis by Gena Showalter. finished 4 March
3. Read an anthology:
The only one by Christine Feehan, Susan Grant & Susan Squires. finished 4 March
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas:
My heart may be broken, but my hair sill looks great by Dixie Cash. finished 5 March
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character:
On a highland shore by Kathleen Givens.
6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title):
An officer and a millionnaire by Maureen Child.
7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so:
Phantom in the night by Sherrilyn Kenyon with Dianna Love.
8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series:
Dark Crescent Sisterhood by Anna Windsor
Bound by shadow finished 1 March
Bound by flame finished 2 March
Bound by light finsihed 2 March
Briansgirl wrote: "Danielle wrote: "1. Special Topics in Calamity Physics - Marisha Pessl..."Class book? Looks like heavy reading."
I did notice that I'm not the only one to pick this 'M' book, either - annvelwis also chose this one. Me, I think it was one I found through our library's Next Reads book recs - a murder mystery that I thought looked like fun till I read the reviews on Goodreads and started to get a bit daunted by the thought of all those metaphors and similes :) Actually, my problem this month has been all the books I'm having to read (owing to due dates at the library, and the need to pass on bookcrossing books to the next in line in bookrings) that don't fit any of the challenges, no matter how much I keep hoping that an author is from Texas...
1. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer2. The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister
3. Missionary No More by Zane
6. The Wedding Officer: A Novel of Culinary Seduction by Anthony Capella
7. Accidental Diva by Tia Williams
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...Seduced in Shadow
...Seduced & Ensnared
...Seduced & Enchanted
i am having a problem with the striking out,i cant seen just to strike out one line. Can anyone tell me how to to that? thanks 
Danielle wrote: I did notice that I'm not the only one to pick this 'M' book, either - annvelwis also chose this one."Well, I took that book from library on impulse and after reading few pages I realized that I'm not tempted in the least to continue to read it. That's why I put it into challange, heh. And it was a challange. Half the time I was bored senseless, the other half pissed at myself. Now I'm done and I'm so happy I could sing.
But... maybe it was so bad beacause of translation...?
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1. Something Wonderful - Judith McNaught 3. All Through the Night - Thea Devine/Suzanne Forster/Lori Foster/Shannon McKenna
4. Heart of Texas, Vol. 1 - Debbie Macomber
6. Ice Blue - Anne Stuart
7. The Undomestic Goddess - Sophie Kinsella
8 - 10 Holiday/Conspiracy/Loyalty in Death - JD Robb
Here is my updated list:1. Payback by Fern Michaels
6. Come Toy With Me by Cara Summers
7. Wolf Tales by Kate Douglas
I just can't seem to get myself motivated to start reading this month.1. Texas Two-Step (Heart of Texas #2) by Debbie Macomber currently reading
2. Dr Texas (Heart of Texas #4) by Debbie Macomber
3. That Summer Place: Old Things\Private Paradise\Island Time by Debbie Macomber, Susan Wiggs, & Jill Barnett
4. Caroline's Child (Heart of Texas #3) by Debbie Macomber
5. The Widow's Bargain by Juliet Landon
6. Grandma's Wartime Kitchen World War II and the Way We Cooked by Joanne Lamb Hayes
7. The Education of a Poker Player by Herbert Yardley
8 - 10
Nell's Cowboy (Heart of Texas #5)
Lone Star Baby (Heart of Texas #6)
Promise, Texas (Heart of Texas #7)
by Debbie Macomber
Briansgirl wrote: "I just can't seem to get myself motivated to start reading this month.That happens to us once in a while. Like, last Sunday, I didn't pick up a book. Did a lot of other things, but can't seem to concentrate enough to read...
Yz wrote: "Briansgirl wrote: "I just can't seem to get myself motivated to start reading this month.That happens to us once in a while. Like, last Sunday, I didn't pick up a book. Did a lot of other thi..."
And the book I do feel like reading, wasn't on any of my lists. lol I started reading it anyway and later managed to use it for the Read the Month - March as long as I use author's last name. I found the book at Goodwill thrift stores (hardback) for 60 cents. Tim Allen's Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man.
I just can't seem to get into fiction at the moment. I know I will but rushing to read to finish for the challenge last month seems to have put me off a bit. It wasn't as relaxing as it should have been. So I probably won't make much off my list this month.
Update, I made a couple of changes.1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.
3. Read an anthology.
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)
7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.
8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.
The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter
The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter
6. Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy
7. The Book of God by Walter Wangerin
8. Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn
9. Grass for His Pillow by Lian Hearn
10. Brilliance of the Moon by Lian Hearn
Briansgirl wrote: I just can't seem to get myself motivated to start reading this month. I can't get motivated to do anything else!
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M" -
3. Read an anthology - Sexy Beast II Anthology
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas - Bond of Blood (Texas Vampires) by Diane Whiteside
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character - If You Desire by Kresley Cole
6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title) - Cordelia's Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold (SciFi/Futuristic War)
8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series - Lords of the Underworld Series by Gena Showalter
Pleasure Unbound was really good. Looking forward to Shade's story.
Updated 11 March:1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M":
I was going to do this but a new book is now waiting for me...
Darkness unknown by Alexis Morgan.
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring:
Jewel of Atlantis by Gena Showalter. 4 March.
3. Read an anthology:
The only one by Christine Feehan, Susan Grant & Susan Squires. 4 March.
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas:
My heart may be broken, but my hair sill looks great by Dixie Cash. 5 March.
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character:
On a highland shore by Kathleen Givens. 11 March.
It's set in the highlands, has female highlander (and family) but the hero appeases my Irishness in March - he's half-Irish, half-Viking. What more could you want.
6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title):
An officer and a millionnaire by Maureen Child.
7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so:
The time traveler's wife by Audrey Niffenegger.
Too many people have told me to read it, so I haven't.
8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series:
Dark Crescent Sisterhood by Anna Windsor
Bound by shadow. 1 March.
Bound by flame. 2 March.
Bound by light. 2 March.
Jane's March 11 update1.
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7. PyramidsTerry Pratchett - Currently Reading
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Here is my updated list:1. Payback by Fern Michaels
7. Wolf Tales by Kate Douglas
Update #2 ~ March 11 (edited 3/12)1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.
3. Read an anthology.
Candy Cane Murder ~ Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine, Leslie Meier
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
Seducing a Scottish Bride ~ Sue-Ellen Welfonder
6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)
An Officer and a Millionaire ~ Maureen Child OR Outlander ~ Diana Gabaldon
7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.
8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.
Blueberry Muffin Murder ~ Joanne Fluke
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder ~ Joanne Fluke
Update 11-031.
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1. 2. White Witch Black Curse
3. Dead After Dark
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9. Night Pleasures
10.Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M". Dark Elves 1: Taken (e-book) by Jet Mykles 3-1-09
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.
3. Read an anthology.
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)
7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.
Risen By J Knight started: 2-09-09 finished:3-11-09 LOL
8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series
Yz's March Challenge List1. Fire Me Up - Katie MacAllister
2. Wild Rain by Christine Feehan
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4. Decadent - Shayla Black
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6. Murder Game - Christine Feehan
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(Tall, Dark, & Dangerous 2,3,4)
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Time for an update:Barbara
Briansgirl
Melissa - 6 books done
Yz - 5 books done
Karen - 5 books done
Kasia - 2 books done
Lori - 3 categories (4 books done)
Tiffany - 3 books done
Nikki - 4 books done
Jane - 5 books done
Lara - 5 books done
Tasha
Jes
Shazzy - 3 books done
Annie - 7 books done
*Stephanie*
Nichole - 3 books done
Courtney - 3 books done
Danielle -1 book done
Felisha - 5 books done
Glori
Amanda
Tammy
LibraryLass - 4 books done
Chelsea - 2 books done
Annvelwis - 7 book done
Kenjii - 2 books done
Group's running total: 76 books read.
Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.
Also, if you haven't done it yet, feel free to add your completed books to our group bookshelf.
Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.
Next update will be March 16.
Yz: I will "take note". Thanks!
Updated March Monthly Challenge List I made a few changes (edited on 03/15)
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".
03/05
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.
3. Read an anthology.
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.
Return of the Beast (Lisa Renee Jones)
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
Kiss of the Highlander (Highlander 4 by Karen Marie Moening)
6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)
Mind Game (Christine Feehan)
7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so. Elizabeth's Wolf (Lora Leigh)
8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.
(The Others #s 1, 2 & 3 by Christine Warren)
I have 1 finish so far Yz :).. i am just about done Tempting Evil By Keri Arthur. 3 chapters to go i think... :)
Just starting and here's my list for March. And maybe I'm being a tad bit too optimistic heh. No m/m books this month for a change:1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".
* The Changeover by Margaret Mahy
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly colored "green" or reminds you of spring.
* Only Uni by Amy Tang
3. Read an anthology.
* Hotter than Hell edited by Kim Harrison OR The Naked Truth by Erin McCarthy, Donna Kauffman, Beverly Brandt and Alesia Holliday
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.
* On the Prowl by Karen McInerney
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
* The Devil Wears Tartan by Karen Ranney
6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)
* Primal Needs by Susan Sizemore OR A Town Called Christmas by Carrie Alexander
7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.
* Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
8-10. Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.
In the Garden Trilogy by Lenora Worth
* When Love Came to Town by Lenora Worth
* Something Beautiful by Lenora Worth,
* Lacey's Retreat by Lenora Worth
tosca wrote: "Just starting and here's my list for March. And maybe I'm being a tad bit too optimistic heh. No m/m books this month for a changeWelcome back home Tosca! Have fun!
As of March 13th, I've read 7 books from my list.1) Howling at the Moon (Karen MacInerney)
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4) Animal Instincts (Gena Showalter)
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6) Head Over Heels (Susan Andersen)
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Hey I think it would be fun to post somewhere all the books we have read for the month. I know we probably read other books besides challenge books right? I know I do. Like when I get a WL book I have been waiting for. Anyhow just a thought =)
Kenjii wrote: "Hey I think it would be fun to post somewhere all the books we have read for the month. I know we probably read other books besides challenge books right? I know I do. Like when I get a WL book I h..."I agree. I've been reading several different things... not just books from this challenge. And I'm sure several of us are involved in more than one challenge (A-Z title, read the month, etc).
I heard you ladies. Do you want a folder where you guys can create a thread with you books read for the month and you can continue posting on it each month or d you want a folder for each month and anybody who wants to list their books can do so?Hmm...not sure if that was clear..LOL..
Let me know what you guys think. Coz, I sure want to list my books too, although I do have a 2009-reads shelf but I did not divide by months.
Personally, I would want to create one long list of books I've read. I would want to know how many books I've read at the end of the year. Although, I could do that even if it was divided into months.
Well, Courtney and Kenjii, I've created a folder called Members Reading Lists. You can create your thread there and decide how you want to put your list together. I went ahead and listed my books as an example.
This would be so cool to see how many we have read by the end of the year.
1. Loucinda McGary - The Wild Sight2. Dia Hunter - Moonbow in the Mist
3. Teglia/James/Davies/Kane - Beginnings
4. Colleen Thompson - Head On OR Diana Palmer - Lawman
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6. Margaret Weis - Warrior Angel
7. Julie Leto - Phantom's Touch
8. Sue Grafton - R is for Ricochet
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Update1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.
3. Read an anthology.
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)
7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.
8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.
The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M" -
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring -
3. Read an anthology - Sexy Beast II Anthology
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas - Bond of Blood (Texas Vampires) by Diane Whiteside
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character - If You Desire by Kresley Cole
6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title) - Cordelia's Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold (SciFi/Futuristic War)
7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so -
8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series - Lords of the Underworld Series by Gena Showalter:
The Darkest Pleasure
Author of book with first or last name begins with 'M'Green cover or 'spring' theme
Anthology
Author, setting or a character is from Texas.
Set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
Cover, character or title of book has "military" theme
Book I have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.
Trilogy or 3 consecutive books in a series
5/10
Update #3 ~ March 16 1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.
3. Read an anthology.
Candy Cane Murder ~ Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine, Leslie Meier
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
Seducing a Scottish Bride ~ Sue-Ellen Welfonder
6. Read a book that has a "military" theme in it (cover, character or title)
An Officer and a Millionaire ~ Maureen Child OR Outlander ~ Diana Gabaldon
7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.
8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.
Blueberry Muffin Murder ~ Joanne Fluke
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder ~ Joanne Fluke
Update - March 16th1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "M".
Love Walked In by Marisa de los Santos
2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring.
Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
3. Read an anthology.
4. Read a book whose author, setting or a character is from Texas.
Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
5. Read a book that is set in Scotland or has a Highlander as a character.
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Shattered by JoAnn Ross
7. Read a book that you have previously started and meant to continue, but keep failing to do so.
This Charming Man by Marian Keyes
8 - 10 Read a trilogy or three books that are consecutive in a series.
Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts
The Hollow by Nora Roberts
The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts
1. Something Wonderful - Judith McNaught 2.
3. All Through the Night - Thea Devine/Suzanne Forster/Lori Foster/Shannon McKenna
4. Heart of Texas, Vol. 1 - Debbie Macomber
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6. Ice Blue - Anne Stuart
7. The Undomestic Goddess - Sophie Kinsella
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Time for an update:Barbara - 3 books done
Briansgirl
Melissa - 7 books done
Yz - 5 books done
Karen - 5 books done
Kasia - 2 books done
Lori - 5 categories (6 books done)
Tiffany - 3 books done
Nikki - 5 books done
Jane - 5 books done
Lara - 5 books done
Tasha
Jes
Shazzy - 4 books done
Annie - 7 books done
*Stephanie* - 1 book done
Nichole - 3 books done
Courtney - 5 books done
Danielle -1 book done
Felisha - 5 books done
Glori - 6 books done
Amanda - 1 book done
Tammy
LibraryLass - 5 books done
Chelsea - 3 books done
Annvelwis - 7 book done
Kenjii - 2 books done
The following had signed up since last update.
Tosca
Group's running total: 96 books read.
Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.
Also, if you haven't done it yet, feel free to add your completed books to our group bookshelf.
Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.
Next update will be March 21.
which calls for an update:Outlander series to go...
Jane in France's March 16 update1.
2. The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern -Lilian Jackson Braun -
3. Irish Dreams - Nora Roberts - Currently Reading
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2. Read a book which cover is predominantly color "green" or reminds you of spring:
Usher's Passing - Robert R. McCammon8-10. The first three books of the Morganville Vampire series by Rachel Caine:
Glass Houses
The Dead Girls' Dance
Midnight Alley