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1. F is for February: Firelight - Kristin Callihan - 2/15
2. Happy Birthday, Vera: Tempt Me at Twilight - Lisa Kleypas - 2/4
3. Geography: (armed forces) No Place to Run - Maya Banks - 2/8
4. Groundhog Day: (time travel) The Renfield Syndrome - J.A. Saare - 2/7
5. Superbowl Sunday: (UFC) Star Crossed - Kele Moon - 2/9
6. Lunar New Year: The Lost Prince - Julie Kagawa
7. Valentine's Day: Anew - Chelsea Fine - 2/10
8. Fairy Tale Day: Beauty - Robin McKinley - 2/2
9. Chocolate Lovers': (a very guilty pleasure) Reaper's Property - Joanna Wylde - 2/5
10. Reader's Choice:: Hard to Love - Kendall Ryan - 2/1
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as of post #203
*please note that these stats include only those participants who have posted their progress. If you have only edited your original post, the info has not been captured. This is purely for fun facts only. You will not get a gold medal for winning. You will not be invalidated for not being listed (inadvertently). You all will deserve ice cream and chocolate.*
35 out of 85 (41%) participants have read at least 1 book
170 total books have been read
128 unique authors have been read
160 unique books have been read
Karen Marie Moning (6) - Most read author (not surprising as she is the FAC)
Fifteen Shades of Gay (3) - Most read book
10 books finished:
AndaM
Brandilyn
Hina
Jojo
Katie
Sassafrass
9 books
Ty
8 books
~KarenH~
Jane (PS)
7 books
Ceej
6 books
Ethel
Fran
Tina Theresa
5 books
Barbara ★
Bookchaser
Breann
Erin
Penney
4 books
Joann
Pam
Shyloh
Susan
3 books
Gwnhwyfer
Sandra
Shell
2 books
KarenF
Makenzie
1 book
Angela
Jodi
Juliet
Katie G.
Lacy
Shan

For me it's eight down and two to go.
8/10 read
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1. 'F' is for February: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost
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6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): Black Powder War by Naomi Novik
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February Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: Feb 01/13 - Feb 28/13
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I am in for 3.
February Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: Feb 01/13 - Feb 28/13
3/3
1. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): Read a book with hearts on the cover or a book about high school/college sweethearts, or young love. Unearthly by Cynthia Hand
2-9-13
2. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26): Read a fairy tale! Or read a retelling of a fairy tale, or a book about faerie, fairies, or the fey. Beauty Sleep by Cameron Dokey 2-14-13
3. Chocolate Lovers' Month: Read a book where chocolate, sweets, desserts, or baked goods is the main theme or is on the cover/title, or a book where a character is obsessed with sweets/chocolate/etc. OR read a book that you consider a guilty pleasure.
Candy Apple Dead by Sammi Carter 2-1-13
Unearthly (Unearthly, #1)
Beauty Sleep A Retelling of "Sleeping Beauty"
Candy Apple Dead (A Candy Shop Mystery, #1)

**************** I FINISHED!!!!!!********************
1. 'F' is for February:
Read a book that starts with 'F' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'F'... SKIP
2. Happy Birthday:
Read a book from a February 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 February birthday list.
If neither of these options work, select a match as close as possible (either side of the initial or date).
February Birthday List....SKIP
3. Geography:
Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Israel. Other options: You may also read a book set in the Middle East. Israel is (in)famous for religious and political strife. Thus, you can also read a book about religion or politics/politicians or with characters in the armed forces. The national flag of Israel is blue and white - you may read a book with a predominantly blue or white cover..........MACKENZIE'S MOUNTAIN by Linda Howard 2-6-13
4. Groundhog Day (Feb 2):
In the movie Groundhog Day, the Bill Murray character is doomed to relive the same day over and over again, leading to shenanigans, laughter, tears, and ultimately, a life re-examination. Read a book involving life-altering choices or time, either time travel, a time loop, or a historical/futuristic/non-contemporary time...BLACK HORSE by Veronica Blake...2-14-13
5. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3):
Are you ready for some footbaaaaaall! Here in the States, Superbowl Sunday is practically considered a holy day for some: whether you're an actual fan of the sport, the half-time show, or the commercials XD. Read a sports-themed book: athletes, sportscasters, sports reporters, agents, etc. Or if you're like me (most of the time) and just like to watch the half-time show and commercials, read a story where the character is a musician or involved in the entertainment or advertising industry...SKIP
6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10):
It's the Year of the Snake! Lunar New Year is extremely popular across the Asian culture. Read a book with a main character who's Asian, or by an Asian author, or any book related to snakes, dragons (a mythical creature found in many Asian folktales), fireworks, or good fortune. OR read a manga..SKIP
7. Valentine's Day (Feb 14):
Read a book with hearts on the cover or a book about high school/college sweethearts, or young love (yes, YA counts)....INFORMED CONSENT by Saoirse Roghan....2-8-13
8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26):
Read a fairy tale! Or read a retelling of a fairy tale, or a book about faerie, fairies, or the fey..SKIP
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month;
Read a book where chocolate, sweets, desserts, or baked goods is the main theme or is on the cover/title, or a book where a character is obsessed with sweets/chocolate/etc. OR read a book that you consider a guilty pleasure. XD...My guilty pleasure...Sheikh books...DESERT PRINCE, BRIDE OF INNOCENCE by Lynne Graham...2-3-2013
10. Reader's Choice: WHITE LIES by Stevie MacFarlan...2-5-2013

3/5
1. Valentine's Day: Bloodlines by Richelle Mead - 2/12/2013 - 3 Stars
2. Happy Birthday LibraryLass: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh - 2/15/2013 - 3 Stars
3. Groundhog Day: Wildflower Hill by Kimberly Freeman - Currently Reading
4. Chocolate Lovers: Play of Passion by Nalini Singh - Currently Reading
5. Reader's Choice: The Seduction of Elliot McBride by Jennifer Ashley - 2/9/2013 - 4 Stars






So, I apparently never signed up for this challenge even though I was asking questions in the suggestions thread...
9 of 10. Updated 2.15.13
1. 'F" is for February: Fix You by Mari Carr 2.9.13
2. Happy Birthday to ME! Fifteen Shades of Gay by T. Baggins 2.7.13
3. Geography - Israel: Lover Eternal by JR Ward
4. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James 2.4.13
5. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3): Game for Anything by Bella Andre 2.6.13
6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): Lord's Fall by Thea Harrison 2.12.13
7. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): All He Ever Dreamed by Shannon Stacey 2.2.13
8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26): Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning 2.15.13
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month: Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec 2.9.13
10. Reader's Choice: Sweet Addiction by Maya Banks 2.14.13










2013 February Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: February 1, 2013 - February 28, 2013
Completed: 4/10
1. 'F' is for February: Frostbite by Richelle Mead
2. Happy Birthday Missy!: A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton
3. Geography: Crossed by Ally Condie (02/04)****
4. Groundhog Day: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley
5. Superbowl Sunday: Reflected in You by Sylvia Day
6. Lunar New Year: Battle Royale by Koushun Takami
7. Valentine's Day: Chosen by P.C. Cast
8. Tell a Fairy Tale: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning (02/09)***
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month: Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis (02/15)****
10. Reader's Choice: Bedding Lord Ned by Sally MacKenzie (02/01)***











10/10 Completed!
✔1. 'F' is for February: Fix You 2/9/13
✔2. Happy Birthday Kayla!: Wicked Ties 2/16/13
✔3. Geography: Lover Eternal 2/10/13
✔4. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Kiss of the Highlander 2/4/13
✔5. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3): The Locker Room 2/2/13
✔6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): Lord's Fall 2/12/13
✔7. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): All He Ever Dreamed 2/6/13
✔8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26): The Ugly Duchess 2/6/13
✔9. Chocolate Lovers' Month: Futures and Frosting 2/9/13
✔10. Reader's Choice: Fifteen Shades of Gay 2/8/13
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Congrats to all the finishers!

Progress: 3/5





'F' is for February - Fifty Shades of Grey by EL James
Happy Birthday! - Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr

For me it's nine down and only one left.
9/10 read
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6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): Black Powder War by Naomi Novik

1/? Completed
2. [image error] Saranda! The Dark Highlander Karen Marie Moning
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8. "Faery" Tale Day The Immortal Highlander Karen Marie Moning
10. My Choice Spell of the Highlander Karen Marie Moning






Duration February 1 ~ February 28
7/10 Read
1. 'F' is For..:
2. Happy B'day Lindsay!:
3. Exploring The Middle East:
4. Groundhog Day:
5. Superbowl Sunday!: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
6. Lunar New Year: Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu
7. Valentine's Day: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
8. Fairy Tale Day:
9. Chocolate Lover's Month:
10. Book Club Pick:










Ty wrote
Arena, what categories did these fulfill?
these are the categories
F is for February:
Lunar New Year
Arena, what categories did these fulfill?
these are the categories
F is for February:

Lunar New Year


4/5 Completed
1. 'F' is for February: Forbidden Embers 9/2/13 ★★★
2. Geography: Israel: Night Season 5/2/13 ★★★★
3. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Highlander's Challenge 6/2/13 ★★★★
4. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): The Fire King
5. Reader's Choice: Fever 16/2/13 ★★★






6/10 Completed
01. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'F'.
Burning Wild by Christine Feehan
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a February 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 February birthday list.
Happy Birthday! to Bhie(Feb 4) & Becky(Feb 13):
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Israel. Other options: You may also read a book set in the Middle East. Israel is (in)famous for religious and political strife. Thus, you can also read a book about religion or politics/politicians or with characters in the armed forces. The national flag of Egypt is blue and white - you may read a book with a predominantly blue or white cover.
04. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): In the movie Groundhog Day, the Bill Murray character is doomed to relive the same day over and over again, leading to shenanigans, laughter, tears, and ultimately, a life re-examination. Read a book involving life-altering choices or time, either time travel, a time loop, or a historical/futuristic/non-contemporary time.
05. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3): Are you ready for some footbaaaaaall! Here in the States, Superbowl Sunday is practically considered a holy day for some: whether you're an actual fan of the sport, the half-time show, or the commercials XD. Read a sports-themed book: athletes, sportscasters, sports reporters, agents, etc. Or if you're like me (most of the time) and just like to watch the half-time show and commercials, read a story where the character is a musician or involved in the entertainment or advertising industry.
06. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): It's the Year of the Snake! Lunar New Year is extremely popular across the Asian culture. Read a book with a main character who's Asian, or by an Asian author, or any book related to snakes, dragons (a mythical creature found in many Asian folktales), fireworks, or good fortune. OR read a manga.
Ember's Kiss by Deborah Cooke
07. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): Read a book with hearts on the cover or a book about high school/college sweethearts, or young love (yes, YA counts).
08. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26): Read a fairy tale! Or read a retelling of a fairy tale, or a book about faerie, fairies, or the fey.
The Baron by Juliana Garnett (Robin Hood)
OR
To Beguile a Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt (Beauty and The Beast)
OR
Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas (Pygmalion)
09. Chocolate Lovers' Month: Read a book where chocolate, sweets, desserts, or baked goods is the main theme or is on the cover/title, or a book where a character is obsessed with sweets/chocolate/etc.
Blame It on Chocolate by Jennifer Greene
OR
Divorced, Desperate And Dating by Christie Craig
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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4/8 Read
F for February:
Happy B-Day Sallie! Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men by Molly Harper
Middle East:
Groundhog Day: The Lost Night by Jayne Castle
Superbowl: Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James
Fairy Tale Day:
Chocolate Lover's Month: Death by the Dozen by Jenn McKinley
My Choice:
Unread:




Read:






Loved it! But then, with the combination of who recommended it to me and the fact that it was Amy Lane, I had little doubt that I would. :)

So, I apparently never signed up for this challenge even though I was asking questions in the suggestions thread...
10 of 10. Updated 2.17.13 DONE!
1. 'F" is for February: Fix You by Mari Carr 2.9.13
2. Happy Birthday to ME! Fifteen Shades of Gay by T. Baggins 2.7.13
3. Geography - Israel: Lover Eternal by JR Ward 2.17.13
4. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James 2.4.13
5. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3): Game for Anything by Bella Andre 2.6.13
6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): Lord's Fall by Thea Harrison 2.12.13
7. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): All He Ever Dreamed by Shannon Stacey 2.2.13
8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26): Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning 2.15.13
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month: Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec 2.9.13
10. Reader's Choice: Sweet Addiction by Maya Banks 2.14.13










Congratulations to all the finishers!!

February 1-28, 2013
3/5
√ 1. Starts with 'F': Feehan, Christine: Magic in the Wind - 2.03
2 BD: TBR
3. Geo: predominantly blue cover: The Secret Mistress by Mary Balogh
√ 4. Futuristic time: Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb - 2.10
9. Chocolate Lover's Month:
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Wedding of the Season by Laura Lee Guhrke - 2.08

5/10 Done
1. February:
2. Happy B-Day Killian!:
3. Geography:
4. Groundhog Day: To Tame A Highland Warrior by KMM
5. Superbowl:
6. Lunar New Year: Forbidden Embers by Tessa Adams
7. Valentine's: Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard
8. Fairy Tale: Ironskin by Tina Connolly
9. Chocolate Lovers:
10. My Choice: Requiem for a Mezzo by Carola Dunn











Duration: Feb 01/13 - Feb 28/13
Progress: 5 out of 8 2/17/13
1. 'F' is for February:
2. Happy Birthday!: (Happy Birthday Kira 2/5!)
4. Groundhog Day (Feb 2):
5. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3): Taking Shots
6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): It's the Year of the Snake! Dreaming of Dragons
7. Valentine's Day (Feb 14):
8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26):
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month: The Sweetest Thing









RRRC - February Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: Feb 1 - Feb 28
Completed: 5/5

10/10
1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'F'.

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a February birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf. (Nicola's bookshlf)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Israel. Read a book set in the Middle East. Read a book about religion or politics/politicians or with characters in the armed forces. Read a book with a predominantly blue or white cover.

4. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Read a book involving life-altering choices or time, either time travel, a time loop, or a historical/futuristic/non-contemporary time.

5. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3): Read a sports-themed book: athletes, sportscasters, sports reporters, agents, etc. Read a story where the character is a musician or involved in the entertainment or advertising industry.

6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): Read a book with a main character who's Asian, or by an Asian author, or any book related to snakes, dragons (a mythical creature found in many Asian folktales), fireworks, or good fortune.

7. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): Read a book with hearts on the cover or a book about high school/college sweethearts, or young love.

8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26): Read a fairy tale! Or read a retelling of a fairy tale, or a book about faerie, fairies, or the fey.

9. Chocolate Lovers' Month: Read a book where chocolate, sweets, desserts, or baked goods is the main theme or is on the cover/title, or a book where a character is obsessed with sweets/chocolate/etc. OR read a book that you consider a guilty pleasure.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


One more to go!
4/5
1. Valentine's Day: Bloodlines by Richelle Mead - 2/12/2013 - 3 Stars
2. Happy Birthday LibraryLass: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh - 2/15/2013 - 3 Stars
3. Groundhog Day: Wildflower Hill by Kimberly Freeman - Currently Reading
4. Chocolate Lovers: Play of Passion by Nalini Singh - 2/17/2013 - 4 Stars
5. Reader's Choice: The Seduction of Elliot McBride by Jennifer Ashley - 2/9/2013 - 4 Stars






2013 February Monthly Reading Challenge
Last Updated: 2-17-13
3/10
'F' is for February:
Four Blind Mice
Happy Birthday!:
City of Ashes(Happy Birthday Kira!)
Geography:
Chill of Night(Blue and White Cover)
Groundhog Day (Feb 2):
The Things They Carried (Historical)
Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3):
Pending
Lunar New Year (Feb 10):
Pay It Forward (Good Fortune)
Valentine's Day (Feb 14):
Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26):
Chocolate Lovers' Month:
Fifty Shades of Grey (Guilty Pleasure)
Reader's Choice:










February Monthly Reading Challenge
10/10
1.'F' is for February:
2. Happy Birthday!: (happy birthday Ellen)
3. Geography:
4. Groundhog Day (Feb 2):
5. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3):
6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10):
7. Valentine's Day (Feb 14):
8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26):
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month:
10. Reader's Choice:











February 2013 RRRC Reading Challenge:
Read: 10/10 Done!!










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