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Duration: February 1 - 28, 2013
5/5 Challenge Completed!






"F" is for February: Gone Girl- Gillian Flynn 2/12

4/5 Completed
2. Happy Birthday, Ronyell!: It Had to Be You...2/24
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

1. F for February Hooper, Kay The First Prophet
4. historical cOULTER, cATHERINE wARROR'S Song
5. Sports or Entertainment: Hooper, Kay The Frist Prophet
7. Valentine: Valentine Murder Leslie Meier
8. Fairy Tale Dahl, Roald Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
9. guilty pleasure or sweets Kleypas, Lisa Crystal Lke
10. Reader's Choice: Patterson, James Violets are Blue

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 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.

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.

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.

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): Read a book with hearts on the cover or a book about high school/college sweethearts, or young love (yes, YA counts).

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.

Congratulations to all the finishers!!!
10/10 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.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.











10/10 Done Yay!
1. February:
2. Happy B-Day Killian!:
3. Geography:
4. Groundhog Day:
5. Superbowl:
6. Lunar New Year:
7. Valentine's:
8. Fairy Tale:
9. Chocolate Lovers:
10. My Choice:











Groundhog Day

Arena, I have you down for only claiming 6 - categories 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. It's cool either way :)

2013 February Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: February 1, 2013 - February 28, 2013
Completed: 7/10
1. 'F' is for February: Frostbite by Richelle Mead
2. Happy Birthday MountainKat!: On Dublin Street by Samantha Young (02/16)***
3. Geography: Crossed by Ally Condie (02/04)****
4. Groundhog Day: Cooper's Wife (Harlequin Historical Series, #485) (02/17)****
5. Superbowl Sunday: Reflected in You by Sylvia Day
6. Lunar New Year: Battle Royale by Koushun Takami
7. Valentine's Day: Reached by Ally Condie (02/11)***
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)***








'F' is for February: Fade Away by Harlan Coben 2/14
Happy Birthday, Adele!: Tall, Dark and Hungry by Lynsay Sands 2/23
Geography (blue or white cover): Ashes and Ice by Rochelle Maya Callen 2/9
Groundhog Day (life-altering choices): Me Before You by Jojo Moyes 2/9
Superbowl Sunday: Making Him Sweat by Meg Maguire 2/18
Lunar New Year: The Taming of Mei Lin by Jeannie Lin 2/28
Valentine's Day: Living Violet by Jaime Reed 2/11
Tell a Fairy Tale Day (faeries): Changeling by Yasmine Galenorn 2/28
Chocolate Lovers' Month: Dream Lake by Lisa Kleypas 2/13
Reader's Choice: An Inconvenient Affair by Catherine Mann 2/4











10 of 10 Complete!
√ 1. “F”: Waiting for the Big One by P. G. Forte – 2/10
√ 2. Happy B-Day Lady Jade!: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks – 2/26
√ 3. Israel: One Dance with the Sheikh by Tessa Radley (Middle East char.) – 2/2
√ 4. Ground Hog Day: Ravished by a Highlander by Paula Quinn (historical) – 2/7
√ 5. Superbowl Sunday: Any Man of Mine by Rachel Gibson (hockey) – 2/15
√ 6. Lunar New Year: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison (dragons) – 2/28
√ 7. Valentine’s Day: Love To Love You Baby by Kasey Michaels (hearts) – 2/1
√ 8. Fairy Tale Day: The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James (Ugly Duckling) – 2/9
√ 9. Chocolate Lovers’ Month: Always the Baker, Never the Bride by Sandra Bricker (cake baker) – 2/12
√ 10. Reader's Choice: The Heir (Duke's Obsession, #1) by Grace Burrowes – 2/19
Complete:










Ty wrote
Arena, I have you down for only claiming 6 - categories 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. It's cool either way
The first book I finished was 2 happy birthday the message no 169
Arena, I have you down for only claiming 6 - categories 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. It's cool either way
The first book I finished was 2 happy birthday the message no 169

10/10 - Done (2/28)
✔ 1. 'F' is for February: Fix You by Marie Carr / 02.10
✔ 2. Happy Birthday!: (♥♥Asmaa♥♥) Something Like Normal by Trish Doller / 02.15
✔ 3. Geography: (blue cover) The Archived by Victoria Schwab / 02.28
✔ 4. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): (time-travel) The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger / 02.21
✔ 5. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3): (sports-themed book) Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy / 02.09
✔ 6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): (asian character or author) The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini / 02.28
✔ 7. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): ( high school sweethearts) That Boy by Jillian Dodd / 02.14
✔ 8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26): (fairy-tale retelling) Scarlet by Marissa Meyer / 02.27
✔ 9. Chocolate Lovers' Month: (chocolate-theme) Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec / 02.07
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Cross My Heart by Katie Klein / 02.03
Done:











Arena, I have you down for only claiming 6 - categories 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. It's cool either way
The first book I finished was 2 happy birthday the message no 169"
ah okay. got it now. Congrats!

February Monthly Reading Challenge
!!!!!Completed!!!!!!
Progress: 8/8








Original message # 95


Hope I haven't missed anyone.

2/3 Completed
2. [image error] Saranda! The Dark Highlander Karen Marie Moning
3.

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8. "Faery" Tale Day The Immortal Highlander Karen Marie Moning
10. My Choice Spell of the Highlander Karen Marie Moning






Read:











1. 'F' is for February:
3. Geography:
4. Groundhog Day (Feb 2):
7. Valentine's Day (Feb 14):
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month:
10. Reader's Choice:
Completed 6/10







February Monthly Reading Challenge
5/5 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...2/28
February Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: Feb 1 - Feb 28, 2013
Completed 8 /8:D
1. F is for February:Entice-Ella Frank
2. Happy Birthday, Killian:Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord
3. Geography: The Perfect Rake
4. Groundhog Day: - Kiss of the Highlander
5. Valentine's Day: Glitter
6. Fairy Tale Day:Lord of Scoundrels
7. Reader's Choice:North and South
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month:The Wedding
Duration: Feb 1 - Feb 28, 2013
Completed 8 /8:D
1. F is for February:Entice-Ella Frank
2. Happy Birthday, Killian:Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord
3. Geography: The Perfect Rake
4. Groundhog Day: - Kiss of the Highlander
5. Valentine's Day: Glitter
6. Fairy Tale Day:Lord of Scoundrels
7. Reader's Choice:North and South
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month:The Wedding









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 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.

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.

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.

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): Read a book with hearts on the cover or a book about high school/college sweethearts, or young love (yes, YA counts).

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.

Ty wrote: "Good job, Shan, Heather, Angela, and Susan!"
Aw ! you forgot me ty :(
Aw ! you forgot me ty :(

✔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): Behemoth - Scott Westerfield (young adult) 2/8
✔8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26): The Frog Prince - Jane Porter (fairy tale) 2/18
✔9. Chocolate Lovers' Month: The Sea of Tranquility - Katha Millay (heroine bakes constantly) 2/25
✔10. Reader's Choice: Romeo, Romeo - Robin Kaye 2/26










CHALLENGE COMPLETE

7/10
**1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'F'.
Porch Lights by Dorothea Benton Frank - 02/22/2013
**2. Happy Birthday to Me!:
Friday Night Knitting Club - 02/14/2013
**3. Geography: you may read a book with a predominantly blue or white cover.
The Boy in the Suitcase by Lene Kaaberbol and Agnette Friis
4.** Groundhog Day (Feb 2):. Read a book involving life-altering choices
While My Sister Sleeps by Barbara Delinsky
5.** Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3): Are you ready for some footbaaaaaall! Read a story where the character is a musician.
Souvenir: A Novel by Therese Fowler -- 02/14/2013
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):
Read a book a book about high school/college sweethearts.
Ties That Bind by Heather Huffman - 02/23/2013
Friday Night Knitting Club - 02/14/2013
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.
Last Kiss by LuAnn Rice - 02/28/2013








Aw ! you forgot me ty :("
ah okay. I noticed you went back and edited after I posted, but I have it straight now. Congrats!

Peeps: I will be posting the stats in a bit. Feel free to continue updating - it just won't be updated in the stats (which means NOTHING, because ALL OF YOU are special and wonderful people and deserve a medal for participating! You just won't be getting an actual medal :)

as of post 387
Once again, my disclaimer:
*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. If you update after this post, the stats will not change. 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.*
69 out of 91 (75.8%) participants have read at least 1 book
525 total books have been read
344 unique authors have been read
468 unique books have been read
Top 4 Books (there were too many tied for 5th)




Top 5 Authors
Karen Marie Moning (18) (I blame Adam Black.)
Maya Banks (12)
Belle Andre (9)
Christine Feehan (7)
J.R. Ward (7)
Category Breakdown:
1. 'F' is for February: 53 readers
2. Happy Birthday!: 50 readers
3. Geography: 54 readers
4. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): 62 readers
5. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3): 43 readers
6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): 40 readers
7. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): 58 readers
8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26): 50 readers
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month: 51 readers
10. Reader's Choice: 64 readers
10 books read:
~KarenH~
Amanda A
AndaM
Angie
Angie (Mind Malfunct)
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Barbara ★
Bookchaser
Brandilyn
Ceej
Daffodil
Elizabeth
Erin
Ethel
Heather
Hina
Irina
Jane (PS)
Jojo
Katie
Katy
Laurie
Lynne
MountainKat
NayNay
Penney
Sassafrass
Susan
Suzanne
Tina Theresa
Ty
Valorie
8 books read:
Erin H
Jodi
Karen
Shan
Shell
7 books read:
~Melissa~
Arena
Fran
Makenzie
Nicola
6 books read:
Jane(Janelba)
Juana "Darkness"
Julie (Mom2lnb)
KarenF
Lindy
Sexyeasha123
Shyloh
5 books read:
Alley
Angela
BJ Rose
Breann
Davena
Gwnhwyfer
Joann
Juliet
Lacy
Marie Helena
Pam
Patty
Sandra
Shea
Wan
3 books read:
Katie G.
Mariana
Shannon
2 books read:
Katharina
Lisa

Karen Marie Moning (18) (I blame Adam Black.)..."
I also blame Featured Author Challenge [image error].
FAC: Karen Marie Moning (February 2013).

Happy Reading Everyone!

WTG to the finishers!



1. F for February -
2. Happy Birthday Michelle! - Blaze
3. Geography Israel (armed forces) -
4. Time Travel/Historical - Claudy Conn
5. Sports book - Jaci Burton
6. Asian/Snakes/Dragons -
7. Young Love/Hearts -
8. Fairy tale or Fae -
9. Chocolate or Guilty Pleasure -
10. My Choice -




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