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January Monthly Reading Challenge - Participant's Thread
Read: 6/82. Happy Birthday Beth F.: Tempt Me at Twilight
6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: Cherish
5/101. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'J'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the January birthday list. Eg My name is Jane and my birthday is 13 August. I can either pick a January birthday celebrant whose name starts with 'J' or was born on 13 January.
If neither of these options work, select a match as close as possible (either side of the initial or date).
January Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Louisiana, USA. Louisiana is well known for New Orlean's Mardi Gras, so for this category you can also read a book centered around a celebration or involving a parade.
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Read a book with a character that is trying to improve themselves, started in a new profession/job/life-phase or has moved to a new district/country.
Sea Glass Winter - JoAnn Ross (Signet - Jan 2013) - Jan 2 (Dillon - new job, new location; Claire - new location)5. National Stay Healthy Month. Read a book where good health or dealing with health issues is a key consideration. For example, read a book where a main character is an athlete, doctor, nutritionist/dietician, physiotherapist, or where the character is recovering from ill health.
From Neighbors ... to Newlyweds? - Brenda Harlen (HSE #2235 - Jan 2013) (doctor) - Jan 86. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: (From Sesame Street) Read a book that features a child or children; or just read a children's book :) [Not a Young Adult book.]
His-and-Hers Family - Helen Lacey (HSE #2238 - Jan 2013) - Jan 3 (Cecily - adopted child)7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Read a book with a pet in the storyline.
The Other Side of Us - Sarah Mayberry (HS #1824 - Jan 2013) (two dogs) - Jan 138. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: This is an easy category for everyone - Read a romance book! And a 'High 5' if your bookcover shows 2 {or more ;} people hugging!
A Tricky Proposition - Cat Schield (HD #2214 - Feb 2013) - Jan 79. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Two options.
* How do you organise your TBR shelf? Take a deep breath and select a book from the opposite end of your shelving (the last 20% of your 'normal' bookshelves).
OR
*Catering for those that don't have a TBR shelf, read a book that shows someone/something's back view or that 'takes you back' in time (a historical book or time-travel book that goes back in history).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
January Monthly Reading Challenge
Completed: 3/10
1. 'J' is for January: Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn
2. Happy Birthday!: Shannon (22nd) - Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
3. Geography: From Wine to Water by Carolyn Brown
7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet Day: The Search by Nora Roberts
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: ?
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Storm Born by Richelle Mead
10. Reader's Choice: ?
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5/10 read1. J is for January - Jill Myles - Gentlemen Prefer Succubi
2. Happy Birthday, Katherine! - Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor
3. Geography - Bayou Dreams
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! -
5. National Stay Healthy Month -
6. Rubber Duckie's Birthday - Acrobat
7. National Dress Up Your Pet Day - Sidecar
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day -
9. Backwards Day -
10. Reader's Choice -
2013 January Monthly Reading Challenge5/10 Completed
01. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'J'.
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the January birthday list.
Happy Birthday! to BethMN(Jan 7) & Barbara(Jan 16):
Dream Lake by Lisa Kleypas
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Louisiana, USA. Louisiana is well known for New Orlean's Mardi Gras, so for this category you can also read a book centered around a celebration or involving a parade.
04. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions!: Read a book with a character that is trying to improve themselves, started in a new profession/job/life-phase or has moved to a new district/country.
05. National Stay Healthy Month: Read a book where good health or dealing with health issues is a key consideration. For example, read a book where a main character is an athlete, doctor, nutritionist/dietician, physiotherapist, or where the character is recovering from ill health.
Wedding the Highlander by Janet Chapman
06. Rubbie Duckie's Birthday! (Jan 13): Read a book that features a child or children; or just read a children's book :) [Not a Young Adult book.]
Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr
OR
Big Sky River by Linda Lael Miller
07. National Dress Up Your Pet Day (Jan 14): Read a book with a pet in the storyline.
08. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: This is an easy category for everyone - Read a romance book! And a 'High 5' if your bookcover shows 2 {or more ;} people hugging!
09. Backwards Day (Jan 31): Two options.
* How do you organise your TBR shelf? Take a deep breath and select a book from the opposite end of your shelving (the last 20% of your 'normal' bookshelves).
OR
*Catering for those that don't have a TBR shelf, read a book that shows someone/something's back view or that 'takes you back' in time (a historical book or time-travel book that goes back in history).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Wild Rain by Christine Feehan
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2013 January Monthly Challenge
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1. 'J' is for January: Saddled and Spurred
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography:
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions!:
6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!:
7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day:
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January:
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31:
10. Reader's Choice: Wrangled and Tangled
January Monthly Challenge ~ 2013!Duration January 1 ~ January 31
8/10 Read
1. 'J' is For...:
2. Happy Birthday Pollyanna!:
3. Louisiana, The Pelican State:
4. New Year, New You!:
5. National Stay Healthy Month: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville
6. We♥Kids!:
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8. Dreamy Hugs:
9. Backwards Day:
10. Bookclub Read: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
Nine down, only one to go! :)9/10 read
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5. National Stay Healthy Month: Trying to Score by Toni Aleo
5/10 2. Happy Birthday Beth!- Dear Cupid - Julie Ortolon
3. Louisiana -
4. 'New Year' - Hot For Fireman - Jennifer Bernard
5. Healthy - All Jacked Up - Lorelei James (Owns a Physical therapy clinic)
10. Reader's Choice -
2013 January Monthly Challenge8/10 Completed!
✔1. 'J' is for January: The Best Thing 1/5/13
✔2. Happy Birthday Katherine!: The Duke's Perfect Wife 1/8/13
✔3. Geography: No Rest for the Wicked 1/11/13
✔4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Shades of Gray 1/6/13
5. National Stay Healthy Month. I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier 1/13/13
6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom
✔7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Rogue Rider 1/5/13
✔8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day: All He Ever Desired 1/12/13
✔9. Backwards Day is Jan 31 (Shelves sorted alphabetically by author): On Dublin Street 1/3/13
10. Reader's Choice:
Read:
January Monthly Reading ChallengeDuration: 01.01.2013. - 31.01.2013.
Books read: 7/10
1. 'J' is for January: Spirit Fighter ★★★ 03/01
Read a book by an author whose first name begins with 'J'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the January birthday list. Eg My name is Jane and my birthday is 13 August. I can either pick a January birthday celebrant whose name starts with 'J' or was born on 13 January.
If neither of these options work, select a match as close as possible (either side of the initial or date).
January Birthday List
3. Geography (Louisiana, USA): The Tragedy Paper ★★★ 14/01
Louisiana is well known for New Orlean's Mardi Gras, read a book centered around a celebration.
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Bared to You ★★★ 01/01
Read a book with a character that is trying to improve themselves, started in a new profession/job/life-phase or has moved to a new district/country.
5. National Stay Healthy Month: Reflected in You ★★★ 10/01
Read a book where good health or dealing with health issues is a key consideration. For example, the character is recovering from ill health.
6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: Fire Prophet ★★★ 06/01
Read a book that features a child or children; or just read a children's book
7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: The Cadet of Tildor ★★★★★ 09/01
Read a book with a pet in the storyline.
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: This is an easy category for everyone - Read a romance book! And a 'High 5' if your bookcover shows 2 {or more ;} people hugging!
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Interred ★★ 13/01
A book that 'takes you back' in time (a time-travel book).
10. Reader's Choice: The Kassa Gambit ★★★★ 08/01
Read any book of your choice.
I'm done!5/5
1. 'J' is for January (a book by an author whose first name begins with 'J') - Death Masks by Jim Butcher *finished 01/07/13* ★★★★
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! (character that has moved to a new district/country) - Wanted: Mail-Order Mistress by Deborah Hale done 01/02/13 ★★
6. 13 Jan is Rubbie Duckie's Birthday (a book that features children) - Rogue In My Arms by Celeste Bradley *finished 01/14/13* ★★★★
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day (read a romance book) - Mating Rituals of the North American WASP by Lauren Lipton done 01/03/13 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice - The Shy Duchess by Amanda McCabe *finished 01/09/13* ★★
January Monthly ChallengeI'm in, probably for 10. I will post as I go!
9 of 10. Plus a High Five! Updated 1.13.13
1. 'J' is for January: The Ties That Bind by Jaci Burton 1.4.13
2. Happy Birthday Michelle! Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story b JR Ward 1.10.13
3. Geography - Louisiana: No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole 1.11.13
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Shades of Gray by Maya Banks 1.5.13
5. National Stay Healthy Month: On Dublin Street by Samantha Young 1.3.13
6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubber Duckie's Birthday! Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare
7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet Day: Just Ask by Mia Downing 1.9.13
8. National Hugging Day: All He Ever Desired by Shannon Stacey 1.7.13
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley 1.13.13
10. Reader's Choice: An On Dublin Street Christmas by Samantha Young 1.4.13
6/10 read1. J is for January - Jill Myles - Gentlemen Prefer Succubi
2. Happy Birthday, Katherine! -
3. Geography - Bayou Dreams
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! -
5. National Stay Healthy Month -
6. Rubber Duckie's Birthday - Acrobat
7. National Dress Up Your Pet Day - Sidecar
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day -
9. Backwards Day -
10. Reader's Choice -
I'm in for the following 5.Completed 3/5
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions!-Up to Me – COMPLETED JANUARY 6, 2013- Rated 5 stars
6. 13 Jan - This is Rubbie Duckie's Birthday (Sesame Street) Read a book that features a child or children; or just read a children's book :
Futures and Frosting- COMPLETED JANUARY 4, 2013- RATED: 4 STARS
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: This is an easy category for everyone - Read a romance book! And a 'High 5' if your bookcover shows 2 {or more ;} people hugging!: More Than Words- COMPLETED JANUARY 14, 2013- RATED 5STARS +
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Two options.
* How do you organise your TBR shelf? Take a deep breath and select a book from the opposite end of your shelving (the last 20% of your 'normal' bookshelves).
Gabriel's Rapture
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Redhead Revealed
Read: 7/86. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: Cherish
6/101. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'J'.
A Rancher's Dangerous Affair - Jennifer Morey (HRS #1740 - Feb 2013) - Jan 142. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the January birthday list. Eg My name is Jane and my birthday is 13 August. I can either pick a January birthday celebrant whose name starts with 'J' or was born on 13 January.
If neither of these options work, select a match as close as possible (either side of the initial or date).
January Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Louisiana, USA. Louisiana is well known for New Orlean's Mardi Gras, so for this category you can also read a book centered around a celebration or involving a parade.
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Read a book with a character that is trying to improve themselves, started in a new profession/job/life-phase or has moved to a new district/country.
Sea Glass Winter - JoAnn Ross (Signet - Jan 2013) - Jan 2 (Dillon - new job, new location; Claire - new location)5. National Stay Healthy Month. Read a book where good health or dealing with health issues is a key consideration. For example, read a book where a main character is an athlete, doctor, nutritionist/dietician, physiotherapist, or where the character is recovering from ill health.
From Neighbors ... to Newlyweds? - Brenda Harlen (HSE #2235 - Jan 2013) (doctor) - Jan 86. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: (From Sesame Street) Read a book that features a child or children; or just read a children's book :) [Not a Young Adult book.]
His-and-Hers Family - Helen Lacey (HSE #2238 - Jan 2013) - Jan 3 (Cecily - adopted child)7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Read a book with a pet in the storyline.
The Other Side of Us - Sarah Mayberry (HS #1824 - Jan 2013) (two dogs) - Jan 138. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: This is an easy category for everyone - Read a romance book! And a 'High 5' if your bookcover shows 2 {or more ;} people hugging!
A Tricky Proposition - Cat Schield (HD #2214 - Feb 2013) - Jan 79. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Two options.
* How do you organise your TBR shelf? Take a deep breath and select a book from the opposite end of your shelving (the last 20% of your 'normal' bookshelves).
OR
*Catering for those that don't have a TBR shelf, read a book that shows someone/something's back view or that 'takes you back' in time (a historical book or time-travel book that goes back in history).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Read: 8/8
DONE!!
8/10 read1. J is for January - Jill Myles -
2. Happy Birthday, Katherine! -
3. Geography -
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! -
5. National Stay Healthy Month -
6. Rubber Duckie's Birthday - Acrobat
7. National Dress Up Your Pet Day - Sidecar
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day -
9. Backwards Day -
10. Reader's Choice -
Breann wrote: "Read: 8/81. 'J' is for January: Just Ask 1/6/13 ★★★✩✩
2. Happy Birthday Beth F.: Tempt Me at Twilight 1/14/13 ★★★★✩
5. National Stay Healthy Month: No Fault of His Own 1/4/13 ★★★✩✩
6. 13 Jan ..."
Congrats Breann!!
January Monthly Reading Challenge 10/10 DONE
1. 'J' is for January: (author whose last name begins with 'J)
2. Happy Birthday Amy!
3. Geography: (centered around a wedding)
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! (career change)
5. National Stay Healthy Month.
6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: (From Sesame Street)
7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day:
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January:
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: (someone's back view)
10. Reader's Choice:
January Monthly Reading Challenge
Happy Birthday! - Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich (from Valorie's shelf)
'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! - Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins (Anna moved to Paris for studies)
14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day - A Dog's Journey by W. Bruce Cameron (Buddy is the pet dog)
Backwards Day is Jan 31 - Royal Bridesmaids (position 7th starting from the back of my 500+ TBR shelf)
Reader's Choice - Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh
Progress: 3/8
2013 January Monthly Challenge10/10 Completed!
✔1. 'J' is for January: The Best Thing 1/5/13
✔2. Happy Birthday Katherine!: The Duke's Perfect Wife 1/8/13
✔3. Geography: No Rest for the Wicked 1/11/13
✔4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Shades of Gray 1/6/13
✔5. National Stay Healthy Month. I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier 1/13/13
✔6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom 1/15/13
✔7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Rogue Rider 1/5/13
✔8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day: All He Ever Desired 1/12/13
✔9. Backwards Day is Jan 31 (Shelves sorted alphabetically by author): On Dublin Street 1/3/13
✔10. Reader's Choice: Just Ask 1/14/13
Read:
Yay Karen! You got some good ones in there this month! How was Rogue Rider?
2013 January Monthly Reading ChallengeDuration: January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2013
Completed: 7/10
1. 'J' is for January: Just Ask - Mia Downing (01/06)***
2. Happy Birthday Melinda!: Lover Eternal- JR Ward
3. Geography: The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole (01/09)***
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions!: Trailing - Kristin Louise Duncombe
5. National Stay Healthy Month: Holding the Dream - Nora Roberts (01/07)****
6. Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: Finding the Dream by Nora Roberts (01/12)*****
7. National Dress Up Your Pet day: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley (01/08)****
8. National Hugging Day: Cordina's Crown Jewel (Cordina, #4) by Nora Roberts (11/15)****
9. Backwards Day!: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
10. Reader's Choice: The Party Boy's Guide to Dating a Geek by Piper Vaughn & Xara Xalakas (01/02)***
Crystal, Breann and Karen!
Breann wrote: "Yay Karen! You got some good ones in there this month! How was Rogue Rider?"It seemed a little bit slow starting to me, but other than that I liked it a lot. Not my favorite book in the series I don't think, but that's kind of like saying Hershey's isn't my favorite brand of chocolate! :D
~KarenH~ wrote: "but that's kind of like saying Hershey's isn't my favorite brand of chocolate! ":D I love that!
9/10 read1. J is for January - Jill Myles -
2. Happy Birthday, Katherine! -
3. Geography -
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! -
5. National Stay Healthy Month -
6. Rubber Duckie's Birthday -
7. National Dress Up Your Pet Day - Sidecar
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day -
9. Backwards Day -
10. Reader's Choice -
6/10 2. Happy Birthday Beth!- Dear Cupid - Julie Ortolon
3. Louisiana -
5. Healthy - All Jacked Up - Lorelei James (Owns a Physical therapy clinic)
10. Reader's Choice -
Hooray, Jojo, Crystal, Breann & KarenH!!!!
Congrats to everyone who has so finished so far!!10/10 Done!
1 J- Just Ask 1/4 (4*)
2. Happy Birthday Sherry!(25th)- The Edge Of Never 1/5 (3.5*)
3. Geography- Celebration- Miracle Of The Bellskis 1/7 (4*)
5. National Stay Healthy Month- Not His Kiss to Take (doctor) 1/8 (4.5*)
4. New Year Means New Year Resolutions!- How To Repair A Mechanical Heart 1/3 (4*)
8. Read A Romance- Baby At His Covenience 1/11 (3.5*)
9. Backwards Day- Page 93 1/1 (3*)
10. Reader's Choice- Sheltered 1/9 (3.5*)
6. Rubber Duckie's Birthday- (widow with three kids)Rocky Mountain Haven 1/10 (4*)
7. National Dress Up Your Pet Day- (owl)-Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone 1/2 (5*)
January Monthly ChallengeI'm in, probably for 10. I will post as I go!
10 of 10. Plus a High Five! Updated 1.16.13 DONE
1. 'J' is for January: The Ties That Bind by Jaci Burton 1.4.13
2. Happy Birthday Michelle! Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story b JR Ward 1.10.13
3. Geography - Louisiana: No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole 1.11.13
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Shades of Gray by Maya Banks 1.5.13
5. National Stay Healthy Month: On Dublin Street by Samantha Young 1.3.13
6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubber Duckie's Birthday! Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare 1.16.13
7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet Day: Just Ask by Mia Downing 1.9.13
8. National Hugging Day: All He Ever Desired by Shannon Stacey 1.7.13
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley 1.13.13
10. Reader's Choice: An On Dublin Street Christmas by Samantha Young 1.4.13
Congratulations to all the fnishers!!
Fran wrote: "Congrats to everyone who has so finished so far!!10/10 Done!
1 J- Just Ask 1/4 (4*)
2. Happy Birthday Sherry!(25th)- The Edge Of Never 1/5 (3.5*)
3. Geography- Celebration- Miracle Of The Bellsk..."
Congrats Fran!!
7/101. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'J'.
A Rancher's Dangerous Affair - Jennifer Morey (HRS #1740 - Feb 2013) - Jan 142. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the January birthday list. Eg My name is Jane and my birthday is 13 August. I can either pick a January birthday celebrant whose name starts with 'J' or was born on 13 January. If neither of these options work, select a match as close as possible (either side of the initial or date).
January Birthday List
Big Sky River - Linda Lael Miller (HQN - Dec 2012) - Happy Birthday Lacy! - Jan 163. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Louisiana, USA. Louisiana is well known for New Orlean's Mardi Gras, so for this category you can also read a book centered around a celebration or involving a parade.
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Read a book with a character that is trying to improve themselves, started in a new profession/job/life-phase or has moved to a new district/country.
Sea Glass Winter - JoAnn Ross (Signet - Jan 2013) - Jan 2 (Dillon - new job, new location; Claire - new location)5. National Stay Healthy Month. Read a book where good health or dealing with health issues is a key consideration. For example, read a book where a main character is an athlete, doctor, nutritionist/dietician, physiotherapist, or where the character is recovering from ill health.
From Neighbors ... to Newlyweds? - Brenda Harlen (HSE #2235 - Jan 2013) (doctor) - Jan 86. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: (From Sesame Street) Read a book that features a child or children; or just read a children's book :) [Not a Young Adult book.]
His-and-Hers Family - Helen Lacey (HSE #2238 - Jan 2013) - Jan 3 (Cecily - adopted child)7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Read a book with a pet in the storyline.
The Other Side of Us - Sarah Mayberry (HS #1824 - Jan 2013) (two dogs) - Jan 138. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: This is an easy category for everyone - Read a romance book! And a 'High 5' if your bookcover shows 2 {or more ;} people hugging!
A Tricky Proposition - Cat Schield (HD #2214 - Feb 2013) - Jan 79. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Two options.
* How do you organise your TBR shelf? Take a deep breath and select a book from the opposite end of your shelving (the last 20% of your 'normal' bookshelves).
OR
*Catering for those that don't have a TBR shelf, read a book that shows someone/something's back view or that 'takes you back' in time (a historical book or time-travel book that goes back in history).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Congrats to the all of them who has finished their goal!Hah, guess what? So have I! Yay, ten down, zero to go. It was fun! :)
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Yay finished! Congrats to all other finishers too! :)January Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: 01.01.2013. - 31.01.2013.
Books read: 10/10 (Completed at 17.01.2013.)
1. 'J' is for January: Spirit Fighter ★★★ 03/01
Read a book by an author whose first name begins with 'J'.
2. Happy Birthday Deborah!: Kiss an Angel ★★★★ 15/01
Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours.
3. Geography (Louisiana, USA): The Tragedy Paper ★★★ 14/01
Louisiana is well known for New Orlean's Mardi Gras, read a book centered around a celebration.
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Bared to You ★★★ 01/01
Read a book with a character that is trying to improve themselves, started in a new profession/job/life-phase or has moved to a new district/country.
5. National Stay Healthy Month: Reflected in You ★★★ 10/01
Read a book where good health or dealing with health issues is a key consideration. For example, the character is recovering from ill health.
6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: Fire Prophet ★★★ 06/01
Read a book that features a child or children; or just read a children's book
7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: The Cadet of Tildor ★★★★★ 09/01
Read a book with a pet in the storyline.
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: Simply Sexual ★★ 17/01
Read a romance book! And a 'High 5' if your bookcover shows 2 {or more ;} people hugging!
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Interred ★★ 13/01
A book that 'takes you back' in time (a time-travel book).
10. Reader's Choice: The Kassa Gambit ★★★★ 08/01
Read any book of your choice.
Jane (PS) wrote: "Fran wrote: "Congrats to everyone who has so finished so far!!10/10 Done!
1 J- Just Ask 1/4 (4*)
2. Happy Birthday Sherry!(25th)- The Edge Of Never 1/5 (3.5*)
3. Geography- Celebration- Miracle ..."
Thanks Jane!
RRRC January 2013 Reading ChallengeRead: 9/10
1. 'J' is for January: Dream Eyes by Jayne Ann Krentz
**RRRC January Monthly Challenge**Completed: 4/10
*Congrats to all the winners so far! At the rate I'm going though, it looks like I'll be finishing on the 31st! ;)
1. 'J' is for January: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
2. Happy Birthday!: Shannon (22nd) - Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
3. Geography: From Wine to Water by Carolyn Brown
7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet Day: When You Dare by Lori Foster
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Storm Born by Richelle Mead
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Monthly Challenges > January Monthly Reading Challenge - Participant's Thread9/10
1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'J'.
Captive Bride by Johanna Lindsey 01/02/13
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the January birthday list. Eg My name is Jane and my birthday is 13 August. I can either pick a January birthday celebrant whose name starts with 'J' or was born on 13 January.
AlbertaJenn - Changing the Game (Play by Play #2) by Jaci Burton 01/17/13
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Louisiana, USA. Louisiana is well known for New Orlean's Mardi Gras, so for this category you can also read a book centered around a celebration or involving a parade.
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Read a book with a character that is trying to improve themselves, started in a new profession/job/life-phase or has moved to a new district/country.
Moon Spell (The Tale of Lunarmorte #1) by Samantha Young 01/04/13
5. National Stay Healthy Month. Read a book where good health or dealing with health issues is a key consideration. For example, read a book where a main character is an athlete, doctor, nutritionist/dietician, physiotherapist, or where the character is recovering from ill health.
Changing the Game (Play by Play #2) by Jaci Burton 01/17/13
6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: (From Sesame Street) Read a book that features a child or children; or just read a children's book :) [Not a Young Adult book.]
Last Dragon Standing (The Dragon Kin #4) by G.A. Aiken 01/13/13
7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Read a book with a pet in the storyline.
Under the Boardwalk(Costas Sisters #1) by Carly Phillips 01/01/13
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: This is an easy category for everyone - Read a romance book! And a 'High 5' if your bookcover shows 2 {or more ;} people hugging!
About a Dragon (The Dragon Kin #2) by G.A. Aiken 01/09/13
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Two options.
* How do you organise your TBR shelf? Take a deep breath and select a book from the opposite end of your shelving (the last 20% of your 'normal' bookshelves).
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*Catering for those that don't have a TBR shelf, read a book that shows someone/something's back view or that 'takes you back' in time (a historical book or time-travel book that goes back in history).
Dragon Actually (The Dragon Kin #1) by G.A. Aiken 10/06/13
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
What a Dragon Should Know (The Dragon Kin #3) by G.A. Aiken 01/11/13
10/10 read1. J is for January - Jill Myles -
2. Happy Birthday, Katherine! -
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6. Rubber Duckie's Birthday -
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Congrats Ethel and Dragana!!
Katie wrote: "10/10 read1. J is for January - Jill Myles -
Gentlemen Prefer Succubi
- 1/14, 3 stars
2. Happy Birthday, Katherine! -
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor
- 1/14, 4 stars
3. Geography -
Bay..."
Congrats Katie :)
1. 'J' is for January: About That Night by Julie James finished 1/13/132. Happy Birthday!: Just the Sexiest Man Alive off Shellbelle's Shelf finished 1/13/13
3. Geography: Happy Ever After--centered around weddings finished 1/25/13
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Read a book with a character that is trying to improve themselves Simply Irresistible finished 1/9/13
5. National Stay Healthy Month. A Dom is Forever--heroine recovering from an injury that left her learning how to walk again finished 1/27/13
6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: (From Sesame Street) The Sweetest Thing (view spoiler) finished 1/20/13
7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Strange Bedpersons (cat Angela)finished 1/17/13
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: The Driver's Seat (they are hugging so high five for me!) finished 1/5/13
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Bluebeard's Wife added to my TBR April 1,2010 so in the last 20% of my TBR. finished 1/5/13
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Beautiful Bastard finished 1/10/13
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J for January:
Hell on Wheels by Julie Ann Walker1/5/13Happy B-Day Katherine!
Shut Up and Kiss Me by Christine Craig1/4/13New Orleans: Photo Finished by Laura Childs
New Year's Resolutions: Ghost Story by Jim Butcher
Stay Healthy Month: Nightshifted by Cassie Alexander
Rubber Duckie Day:Back to the Good Fortune Diner by Vickie Essex
Dress Up Your Pet Day:Trapped by Kevin Hearne
National Hugging Day:
Tangle of Need by Nalini Singh1/11/13Backwards Day:
Untie My Heart by Judith Ivory1/7/13My Choice:
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