January Monthly Reading Challenge - Participant's Thread

[Julianna]

Just realized I never posted my final tally.

1. 'J' is for January: Restoration of Faith by Jim Butcher (1/4)★★★★

2. Happy Birthday!: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling (Jane) (1/16)★★★★★

4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Bottoms Up by Eliza Gayle (1/22)★★★★

6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: Tears for Nanertak by Skip Hofstrand (1/9)★★★★★

8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (1/28)★★★★

9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Tallie's Knight by Anne Gracie (1/21)★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Hot Coco by Cindy McDonald (1/31)★★★1/2

Completed 7/10

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Sandra, Lisa, Alley, Bookchaser, Pam, Daffodil, Amanda A and Barbara!!!!!!!!!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

There were some great books in this round! Thanks everyone :)

[Sandra]

Thanks Jane ;)

[Nicola]

Here is the totals for all readers completing the challenge this month. Way to go everyone!

10 Books
Alley 10
AmandaA 10
AndaM 10
Angie(Mind Malfunction) 10
ɑƨħŵɑɡ 10
Barbara* 10
Bookchaser 10
Brandilyn 10
Britt 10
Cathy 10
Daffodil 10
Dragana 10
Erin 10
Ethel 10
Fran 10
Gwnhwyfer 10
Hina 10
Jodi 10
JoJo 10
KarenH 10
Katie 10
Lacy 10
Laurie 10
Makenzie 10
MountainKat 10
NayNay 10
Penney 10
Sassafras 10
Shyloh 10
Susan 10
Suzanne 10
TinaTheresa 10
Ty 10
Karen 10
Valorie 10
Bre 10
Jane(PS) 10

9 Books

Ceej 9
Irina 9
Jane(Janelba) 9
Mistral 9

8 Books

Ahrcadia the Duck Tamer 8
Breann 8
Christa 8
dynamite 8
Juliet 8
Tonya 8
Angie 8

7 Books

Jane 7
Julie(Mom2lnb) 7
KarenF 7
Sexyeasha123 7
Rachael 7
Leslie 7

6 Books

~Melissa~ 6
BJ Rose 6
Skandia 6
Patty 6

5 Books

Crystal S 5
Jensine 5
Joann 5
Katharina 5
Lisa 5
Pam 5
Renee 5
Sandra 5
Shan 5
Shannon 5
Shell 5
Turtlecollector 5
Wan 5
Ren 5

3 Books

Angela 3
MariaHelena 3
Scarlet 3
Season 3

2 Books

Kme_17 2

1 Book

Lexa 1
Nikita 1

[Ann (Noumena12)]

Finally catching up from my month long trip to Cambodia.

10 of 10 Completed

2013 January Goodreads Reader Challenge

1. 'J' is for January: Sea Glass Winter: A Shelter Bay Novel (Shelter Bay, #5) by Ross, JoAnn 1/7

Read a book that starts with 'J' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'J'.

2. Happy Birthday! AlbertaJenn :  Shades of Gray by Maya Banks 1/9

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: Boys in Blue (Bachelors At Large) (Harlequin Intrigue #745) by Rebecca York 1/15

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! Back to You (Bad Boys of Red Hook, #1) by Kaye, Robin 1/13

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. Stuck with You by Trish Jensen 1/27

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.

6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: (From Sesame Street) The Cop's Missing Child by Whiddon, Karen 1/28

Read a book that features a child or children; or just read a children's book :) [Not a Young Adult book.]

7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Beach House Beginnings (Beach House No. 9, #.5) by Ridgway, Christie 1/10

Read a book with a pet in the storyline.

8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: Beach House Beginnings (Beach House No. 9, #.5) by Ridgway, Christie 1/10

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: Heatseeker by Lucy Monroe  1/30

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: Just a Kiss (The Bradfords, #5) by Nicholas, Erin 1/5

Read any book of your choice.

[Sandra]

Hooray Ann!

Hope you had a great trip ;)