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February Monthly Reading Challenge - Participants' Thread
Done!!RRRC Monthly Challenge
February 1-28, 2013
5/5
√ 1. Starts with 'F': Feehan, Christine: Magic in the Wind - 2.03
√ 3. Geo: predominantly blue cover: The Secret Mistress -
by Mary Balogh - 2.22√ 4. Futuristic time: Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb - 2.10
√ 9. Chocolate Lover's Month: The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis has ice cream cone on cover - 2.02
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Wedding of the Season by Laura Lee Guhrke - 2.08
I'm in for 8.6/8 Read
F for February:
Happy B-Day Sallie!
Middle East:
Groundhog Day:
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:
Congrats Mariana, Melissa, Angela, Arena, & BJ Rose!6/8
1. 'F' - Her Every Pleasure - Gaelen Foley
5. Superbowl Sunday - See Jane Score - Rachel Gibson
Completed 10/10 - DONE!!!1. 'F' is for February: Enduring Instincts √ 22 Feb
2. Happy Birthday Joanne!: Sweet Inspiration √ 10 Feb
3. Geography: Israel/Middle East (characters in the armed forces) - Bound By Honor √ 3 Feb
4. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): life-altering choices - White Paws And A Dream √ 2 Feb
5. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3): character is a musician - Faith √ 9 Feb
6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): Dragon Bound √ 16 Feb
7. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): high-school/college sweethearts - Wes and Toren √ 8 Feb
8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26): Kiss of the Highlander √ 6 Feb
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month: All Mary Calmes' books are a guilty pleasure - After the Sunset √ 5 Feb
10. Me!: Magic Bites √ 1-Feb
Congrats to all the finishers!!
February Monthly Reading Challenge4/6
1* 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'F'.
Porch Lights by Dorothea Benton Frank – February 22, 2013
2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday to Me!
Runaway by
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.
The Boy in the Suitcase by
4. *Groundhog Day (Feb 2):
While My Sister Sleeps by Barbara Delinsky – February 5, 2013 (life-altering choices)
5.* Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3):
Souvenir by Therese Fowler – February 14th (The hero is a rock star).
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.
7. *Valentine's Day (Feb 14):
Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs – February 16th
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. XD
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
February Monthly Reading ChallengeProgress: 4/5
Happy Birthday! - Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr
All done!1. 'F' is for February:
2. Happy Birthday Amanda!:
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:
RRRC February 2013 Monthly Challenge Duration: February 1 - 28, 2013
3/5 Completed
3. Geography: Lover Awakened
10. Reader's Choice: David Copperfield
February Monthly ChallengeRead: 8/8 FINISHED!!!
6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): Skip
8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26): Skip
Angie (Mind Mulfunction), BJ Rose, Jane, Angie and Jodi!
February Monthly Reading ChallengeProgress: 5/5
I'm in for 5 this month.February Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: February 1, 2013 - February 28, 2013
5/5 Read
Challenge Complete 02.18.13
1. 'F' is for February: Blood Cross by Faith Hunter, 02.10.13 ★★★★
2. Geography: Let Them Eat Stake by Sarah Zettel, 02.06.13 ★★★★
(read a book with a predominantly blue or white cover)
3. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon, 02.18.13 ★★★★
4. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead, 02.12.13 ★★★1/2
5. Reader's Choice: Ever After by Kim Harrison, 02.03.13 ★★★★★
Hooray, BJ Rose, Jane, Angie, Jodie, Juliet & Joann!!!!!!
Finished 8/8!!Starts With F Faery Magic-Jo Beverley 2/2
Happy Birthday Sarah the Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever-Julia Quinn 2/8
Geography the Pretender-Celeste Bradley 2/16
Groundhog Day Lord Wraybourne’s Betrothed-Jo Beverley 2/14
Valentine’s Day the Indigo Spell-Richelle Mead 2/21
Tell A Fairy Tale Day the Iron Daughter-Julie Kagawa 2/17
Chocolate Lover’s Month Daughter of Light-VC Andrews 2/13
Reader’s Choice Master of Desire-Kinley MacGregor 2/4
Oops, forgot to post...February Monthly Challenge ~ 2013!
Duration February 1 ~ February 28
10/10 Read ~ All Done!!!
1. 'F' is For..:
2. Happy B'day Lindsay!:
3. Exploring The Middle East:
4. Groundhog Day:
5. Superbowl Sunday!:
6. Lunar New Year:
7. Valentine's Day:
8. Fairy Tale Day:
9. Chocolate Lover's Month:
10. Book Club Pick:
Rachael wrote: "F,F,F I need to read an F!"That is how I felt when I started! Then I ended up reading three books that started with F. =) Check out other people's lists, I'm sure you will find something!
February Monthly ChallengeCOMPLETE!!
Read: 10 out of 10
1. 'F' is for February:
2. Happy Birthday Rachael!:
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 Monthly Reading Challenge4/5 Completed
2. Happy Birthday, Ronyell!: It Had to Be You...2/23
4. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Glamour...2/4
5. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3): Advertising for Love...2/19
8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26): Ascension...2/2
10. Reader's Choice: Mai Tai Butterfly
5/5 Completed3.
Read a book whose about religion or politics/politicians 4.
Read a book involving life-altering choices 7.
Read a book with hearts on the cover or a book about high school/college sweethearts, or young love (yes, YA counts).8.
Read a book about faerie, fairies, or the fey. 10.
Finished!RRRC February 2013 Challenge
February 1-28, 2013
Completed: 10/10
1. 'F' is for February
Fire, Kristin Cashore, 2-22-13
2. Happy Birthday Adele!
A Hunger Like No Other, Kresley Cole, 2-14-13
3. Geography: Israel read a book with a predominantly blue or white cover
Lover Awakened, J.R. Ward, 2-7-13
4. Groundhog Day (Feb 2) historical/futuristic/non-contemporary
The Seduction of Elliot McBride, Jennifer Ashley, 2-4-13
5. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3) musician
Sweet Talk, Susan Mallery, 2-12-13
6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): It's the Year of the Snake! dragons
Cast in Peril, Michelle Sagara (West), 2-6-13
7. Valentine's Day (Feb 14) hearts on the cover
Personal Demons, Stacia Kane, 2-24-13
8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26) fey
Dark Enchantment, Anya Bast, 2-21-13
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month deserts & baked goods
Kiss Me Once, Kiss Me Twice, Kimberly Raye, 2-24-13
10. Reader's Choice
On Dublin Street, Samantha Young, 2-10-13
February Monthly Reading Challenge Duration: Feb 01/13 - Feb 28/13
Progress: 7 out of 8 2/25/13
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!
7. Valentine's Day (Feb 14):
8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26):
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month:
Congratulations Irina, Davena, and Daffodil!
Update: All DoneFEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE
DURATION: February 1-28
HAPPY B-DAY: Ronyell- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 2/8/13
GROUNDHOG DAY: No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole 2/8/13
LUNER NEW YEAR: A Bride Unvieled by Jillian Hunter 2/7/13
VALENTINES DAY: Beautiful Creatures by Mamie Garcia and Margaret Stohl 2/25/13
CHOCOLATE LOVERS: The Darkest Lie by Venal Showalter 2/24/13
READERS CHOICE: Heart of Darkness by Venal Showalter/ Maggie Shayne/ Susan Krinard 2/2/13
Juliet, Joann, Erin, Penney, Irina, Davena, Daffodil and Juana!
Wow! Had to read three books in the last 2 days to finish - but I did it! Woohoo!10/10 Completed
1. F is for February:
2. Birthdays:
3. Geography:
4. Groundhog Day:
5. Superbowl Sunday:
6. Lunar:
7. Valentine's Day:
8. Fairy Tale Day:
9. Chocolate Lover's Month:
10. Reader's Choice:
Congratulations to all finishers!
5/5 Doneread
2013 February Monthly Reading Challenge9/10 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'.
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.
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.
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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Completed: 10 / 101. 'F' is for February: Feehan, Christine - Conspiracy Game 2/7/2013, 3.5*
2. Happy Birthday Vivian! Obsidian by Jennifer Armentrout 2/22/2013, 3*
3. Geography:Deadly Game (predominantly blue cover) 2/23/2013, 3*
4. Groundhog Day: The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (time-travel) 2/3/2013, 4*
5. Superbowl Sunday: The Penalty Box by Deirdre Martin, 2/9/2013, 3*
6. Lunar New Year: Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden (Asian main character), 2/26/2013, 5*
7. Valentine's Day: Matched (young love)2/14/2013, 3*
8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day: The Dark Highlander, 2/5/2013, 3*
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month: Playing for Keeps by R. L. Mathewson, 2/2/2013, 4*
10. Reader's Choice: Angels' Flight by Nalini Singh, 2/4/2013, 4*
READ: 8/10✔1. 'F' is for February: Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet - Darynda Jones 2/2
✔2. Happy Birthday! BECKY: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor - Lisa Kleypas 2/1
✔3. Geography: White Elephant Dead - Carolyn Hart (blue cover) 2/3
✔4. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Shadow of Night - Deborah Harkness (time travel) 2/11
✔5. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3): The Trouble with J.J. - Tami Hoag (hero is professional football player) 2/20
✔6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): Stormdancer - Jay Kristoff (set in Japan) 2/13
✔7. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): The Sea of Tranquility - Katha Millay (young adult) 2/25
✔8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26): The Frog Prince - Jane Porter (fairy tale) 2/18
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder - Joanne Fluke
10. Reader's Choice: Romeo, Romeo - Robin Kaye
February Monthly Reading Challenge:I am aiming for at least 5
6/5 read !
3. Geography: Predominantly White Cover
_ Killing Floor by Lee Child - 07/02/134. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Time Travel:
_ Time Was by Nora Roberts - 22/02/135. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3): Musician:
_ The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway - 25/02/136. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): Asia
_ The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire by Jack Weatherford - 26/02/139. Chocolate Lovers' Month: Guilty Pleasure HQN Presents
_ Beneath the Veil of Paradise by Kate Hewitt - 21/02/1310. Reader's Choice:
_ By His Desire by Kate Grey - 01/02/13
Ty wrote: "Sexyeasha123 wrote: "I'm so excited for this challenge1 fix you mari carr 11/02/13
2 pleasure Unbound Amanda bookshelf
3 Surviving the Change 12/02/13
4 The Viking In My Bed 12/02/13
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Congrats Juana, Katy, Patty, Elizabeth, and Jane(Janelba)! great jobs, everyone!
7/101. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'F'.
Come Fly With Me - Addison Fox (Signet - Nov 2012) - Feb 82. 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
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.
Touch the Heavens - Eileen Nauman (HT #51 - Mar 1985) (military) - Feb 84. 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.
Wild for the Sheriff - Kathleen O'Brien (HS #1830 - Feb 2013) (choosing to go from a life on the road to settled in one place) - Feb 45. 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.
Jacked Up - Erin McCarthy (Berkley - June 2012) (NASCAR) - Feb 36. 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.
A Trap So Tender - Jennifer Lewis (HD #2220 - Mar 2013) (Asian heroine) - Feb 267. 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).
Sweet Home Colorado - C. C. Coburn (HAR #1439 - Feb 2013) (high school sweethearts) - Feb 98. 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 Ugly Duchess - Eloisa James (Avon - Sept 2012) - Feb 289. 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
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
February Monthly Reading Challenge Duration: Feb 01/13 - Feb 28/13
Progress: FINISHED
1. 'F' is for February:
2. Happy Birthday!: (Happy Birthday Kira 2/5!)
4. Groundhog Day (Feb 2):
5. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3):
6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): It's the Year of the Snake!
7. Valentine's Day (Feb 14):
8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26):
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month:
I have finished
3. Geography:
I have one more book to read and I will finish this challenge
3. Geography:
I have one more book to read and I will finish this challenge
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Hooray, Suzanne, Ethel, Lacy, Mariana, Arena, Melissa & Angie!!!!!!!"
Ty wrote: "Congrats Mariana!"
Thank you :)