Yz's Reading List

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

May 2010


1. Lover Mine by JR Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood #8) 5/5
2. Street Game by Christine Feehan (Ghostwalkers #8) 5/9
3. Undead and Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson (Queen Betsy #1) 5/19
4. Ceremony In Death by JD Robb (In Death #4) 5/24
5. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith - DNF
6. The Mercenary by Cherry Adair (T-Flac #1) - 5/17
7. Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole (Immortals After Dark #9) - 5/21
8. Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts (Ardmore Trilogy #3)currently listening
9. Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister 5/28
10. Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh (Huxtable Quintet #2)currently listening
11. Soulless by Gail Carriger (The Parasol Protectorate #1) 5/31

PNR MONTHLY CHALLENGE
(COVER HUNT CHALLENGE)

Hot Guys
Street Game by Christine Feehan 5/9
King of Sword and Sky by CL Wilson
Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole 5/21

by Kresley Cole

Sexy Females

Undead and Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson 5/19
The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister 5/28
Soulless by Gail Carringer 5/31



Sizzling Couples
The Mercenary by Cherry Adair 5/17
First Drop of Crimson by Jeanine Frost



Not About the Cover
Ceremony in Death by JD Robb 5/24
Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts





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RRRC Monthly Challenge

1. "M" book - The Mercenary by Cherry Adair 5/17
2. B-day - Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole (Shazzy's shelf) 5/21
3. Washington - The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister 5/28
4. Memorial Day - A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
5. Cinco de Mayo - King of Sword and Sky by CL Wilson
6. 1,000 Ratings - Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts
7. Professional Potpourri - Street Game by Christine Feehan (military) 5/9
8. Futuristic Romance - Ceremony in Death by JD Robb 5/24
9. Banned Books - The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
10.Reader's Choice - Undead and Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson 5/19



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May Single Book Challenges:


Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

The Mercenary by Cherry Adair (Recommended by Melanie and Delicious Dee) 5/17

Featured Author Challenge: Christine Feehan

Street Gameby Christine Feehan 5/9

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Instead of listing my on-going series, I'm going to start using this website to keep track of them:

http://ficfact.com/UserHome.aspx

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June 2010


1. Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts (Ardmore Trilogy #3)6/9
2. King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson (Tairen Soul Series #3) 6/6
3. Illegal Possession by Kay Hooper 6/10
4. First Drop of Crimson by Jeanine Frost (Night Huntress World #1) 6/10
5. DreamFever by Karen Marie Moning (Fever #4) 6/30
6. Tanner's Scheme by Lora Leigh (Breeds #9)
7. My Wicked Vampire by Nina Bangs (Castle of Dark Dreams #4)6/17
8. Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey 6/20
9. What I Did For Love by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 6/25
10. Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann (Troubleshooters #4) 6/27
11. Midnight Embrace by Amanda Ashley 6/30
12. Hunting Evander by Kim Knox 6/30

RRRC Monthly Challenge

1. June: Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey 6/20
2. Birthday:First Drop of Crimson by Jeanine Frost (Samantha's shelf) 6/10
3. Geography:King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson 6/9
4.Gemini Connection:Tanner's Scheme by Lora Leigh 6/13
5. Great Outdoors Month:Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann 6/27
6. Already Wed: What I Did for Love by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 6/25
7. Repeat Day (June3)Midnight Embrace by Amanda Ashley 6/30
8. Romance Genre:eroticHunting Evander: by Kim Knox 6/30
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning 6/30
10. Reader's ChoiceMy Wicked Vampire by Nina Bangs 6/17

PNR June Challenge
(Reading with Friends)

TokenFemaleGamer - King of Sword and Sky by CL Wilson 6/6
Shawna - First Drop of Crimson by Jeanine Frost 6/10
Jess - Tanner's Scheme by Lora Leigh 6/13
Ann aka Iftcan - My Wicked Vampire by Nina Bangs 6/17
Steph - Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning 6/30
Lucy - Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey 6/20
MeganLong - Midnight Embrace by Amanda Ashley 6/30
NON-PNR
Diana - Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann>/s> 6/27
Valerie - What I Did for Love by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 6/25
Lynda - Illegal Possesion by Kay Hooper 6/10

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

June Single Book Challenges:


Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

First Drop of Crimson by Jeanine Frost (recommended by LethalLovely) 6/10

Featured Author Challenge: Lora Leigh

Tanner's Scheme by Lora Leigh 6/13

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It’s Just A Game Challenge
Duration: June 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010

For this challenge, all of our categories are influenced by popular games.

Monopoly – Illegal Possesion by Kay Hooper 6/10

Clue - Vengeance in Death by JD Robb 7/21

Chess – King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson 6/6

Candyland – Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel 7/31

Twister - Smart and Sexy by Jill Shalvis (blue book) 7/14

Operation –Midnight Embrace by Amanda Ashley 6/30 (Hero is a doctor)

Scene It! – What I Did for Love by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 6/20

Girl Talk - Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey 6/20

Mahjongg – Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann (Indonesia) 6/27

Risk – Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 8/2

Completed August 2, 2010.

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July 2010


1. Artemis Fowl:The Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer (Artemis Fowl Book 6) currently listening
2. Vengeance in Death by JD Robb (In Death Book #6)7/21
3. One for the Money by Janet Evanovich (Stephanie Plum Book #1) 7/4
4. Unplugged by Savannah Reardon 7/3
5. Wings in the Night by Maggie Shayne (Wings in the Night #1-3) 7/14
6. Smart and Sexy by Jill Shalvis (Sky High Air #1) 7/17
7. Queen of Song and Souls by C.L. Wilson (Tairen Soul $4) 7/24
8. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (Ender's Saga #1) currently listening
9. Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel 7/31
10. Breath of Magic by Teresa Medeiros (Lennox Family Magic #1) 7/29


PNR July Challenge
The Challenge of Time and Place

Of Time:
1. Past - Charming the Prince by Teresa Medeiros
2. Present - Wings in the Night by Maggie Shayne 7/14
3. Future - Vengeance in Death by JD Robb 7/21
4. Time-travel - Breath of Magic by Teresa Medeiros 7/29
5. 1970 - Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Of place
6. Urban - Smart and Sexy by Jill Shalvis 7/17
7. Rural - Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel 7/31
8. Space or off-planet - Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
9. Fantasy - Queen of Song and Souls by C.L. Wilson 7/24
10. Place Visited - One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 7/4

RRRC Monthly Challenge

"J" - Smart and Sexy by Jill Shalvis 7/17
July B-day - Vengeance in Death by JD Robb Melanie's shelf 7/21
Geography:Minnesota - Undead and Unemployed by Mary Janice Davidson
UFO - Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Fourth of July - Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare (red)
Disney Inspired - Queen of Song and Souls by C.L. Wilson 7/24
Food Delight - Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel 7/31
Time Travel - Breath of Magic by Teresa Medeiros 7/31
Funny Book - One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 7/4
Reader's Choice - Wings in the Night by Maggie Shayne 7/14

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

July Single Book Challenge

Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

Wings in the Night by Maggie Shayne (recommended by Danielle) 7/14

Featured Author Challenge: Janet Evanovich

One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 7/4

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SOS:Serious Overload of Series
"Firsts" Challenge

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...

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READ-THE-SEASON SUMMER CHALLENGE
Duration: June 21, 2010 - September 22, 2010

S - Smart and Sexy by Jill Shalvis 7/21
U - Unplugged by Savannah Reardon 7/3
M - Midnight Embrace by Amanda Ashley 6/30
M - Wings in the Night by Maggie Shayne 7/14
E - One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 7/4
R - Vengeance in Death by JD Robb 7/21

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August 2010

1. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (Ender's Sage #1) - 8/3
2. The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter (Lords of the Underworld #5) 8/8
3. Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox (Artemis Fowl #6) 8/8
4. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley (Highland Pleasures #1) 8/10
5. Anyone but You by Jennifer Crusie 8/15
6. Dead After Dark (anthology) 8/16
7. Venetia by Georgette Heyer 8/22
8. Holiday in Death by JD Robb (In Death #7) 8/27
9. The Panther's Lair by Esmeralda Bishop 8/28
10. Highlander Unbound by Julia London (Lockhart Family #1) 8/31

RRRC's August Monthly Challenge


1. August: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley 8/10
2. Birthday: Holiday in Death by JD Robb (My shelf) 8/28
3. Geography:Germany The Reader by Bernhard Schlink
4.Edinburg Festival: Highlander Unbound by Julia London 8/31
5. Archeology Day/Smithsonian Anniversay: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter 8/8
6. National American Indian Heritage Month Ride the Fire by Pamela Clare
7. Book Lovers’ Day Dead After Dark (JR Ward's novella) 8/16
8. Romance Genre:Contemporary Romance Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie 8/15
9. Of Lists and Shelves:Summer Reads The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
10. Reader's Choice Venetia by Georgette Heyer 8/22

PNR August Monthly Challenge

1. A/B - Aeron from The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter 8/8
2. C/D/E - Drew Carlowe from Susan Squires' Beyond the Night 8/16
3. F/G - Fury from Sherrilyn Kenyon's Shadow of the Moon 8/16
4. H/I/J - Ian from Jennifer Ashley's The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie* 8/11
5. K/L - Liam Lockhard from Julia London's Highlander Unbound* 8/31
6. M/N/O - Michael from JR Ward's The Story of Son 8/16
7. P/Q - Quinn from Keri Arthur's Kissing Sin
8. R/S/T - Roarke from JD Robb's Holiday In Death 8/28
9. U/V/W - Venetia from Georgette Heyer's Venetia* 8/22
9. X/Y/Z - Yelena from Maria Snyder's Fire Study

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August Single Book Challenge

Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

Venetia by Georgette Heyer (recommended by Risa) 8/22

Featured Author Challenge: JR Ward

The Story of Son in Dead After Dark 8/16

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FULL MOON CHALLENGE

Moonwalker

Group 1 - August 24 to December 20

Sturgeon Moon - Lily and the Major by Linda Lael Miller 9/28
Harvest Moon - Texas Tangle by Leah Braemel 9/10
Hunter’s Moon - The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield 9/23
Beaver Moon - The Panther's Lair by Esmeralda Bishop 8/28

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September 2010


1. Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien - 9/5
2. Texas Tangle by Leah Braemel - 9/10
3. Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder (Study #3) - 9/10
4. The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen - 9/27
5. Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas (Hathaways #1) - 9/12
6. Virgin River by Robyn Carr (Virgin River #1) - 9/15
7. First Nigyt by Leah Braemel - 9/19
8. The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield - 9/23
9. Lily and the Major by Linda Lael Miller - 9/28

1. September: Read a book which title starts with “S”.
2. Birthday: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas 9/12 (Rossy's shelves)
3. Geography: The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen 9/27
4.Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: Read a book that involves Pirates or other sea-faring characters, like Vikings, Ship Captains, etc..
5. Labor Day: Blue Collar Workers: Texas Tangle by Leah Braemel 9/10
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month First Night by Leah Braemel 9/19
7. Library Card Sign-up Month Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder 9/10
8. Romance Genre: Read a classic romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book from the first five pages of either of the following shelves:
10. Reader's ChoiceThe Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield 9/23

PNR:

GoodReads Author - Texas Tangle by Leah Braemel 9/10
Recommended Read - Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien (Flib) 9/5
Quiz/Trivia - Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder 9/10
Listopia - The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield (Books on Books list) 9/23
Challenges - The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen (RRRC's FAC) 9/27

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

September Single Book Challenge

Pick-It-For-Me Challenge (recommended by Sandy)

Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas and/or The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

Featured Author Challenge: Tess Gerritsen

The Bone Garden

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BACK TO SCHOOL QUARTERLY CHALLENGE
DURATION: September 1, 2010 - November 30, 2010

1. Math - Read a book that has a number on the title. Example 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover, One With the Night, First Drop of Crimson

2. Literature - Read a book that is considered a "classic". Example Pride and Prejudice

3. Science - Read a sci-fi/futuristic romance, or a book where one of the main characters is in a scientific field.

4. Art - Read a book with a interesting or beautiful cover, or has a character that is some kind of an artist.

5. Music - Read a book with a title that is also a song title (Example Born to Be Wild) or has a character that is into music (singer, musician, lyricist, etc.)

6. Computer Science - Read a book that involves computers or has a character that is good at it.

7. Journalism - Read a book that has either a character (journalist, reporter, writer) or setting (publishing company, etc.) from the world of journalism.

8. History - Read a book that is set in the past or has a character that works in a ‘history’ related field (archeologist, museum curator, researcher, etc).

9. Phys Ed or Sports - Read a book with a sport in the title/cover or a character that plays sports.

10. Geography - Read a book that takes place in more than one country.

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READ-THE-SEASON AUTUMN CHALLENGE
Duration: September 23, 2010 - December 21, 2010

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(did not get to do this)

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Full Moon Challenge Phase 2
Group 2 - December 21st to April 16th

Cold Moon - Book that has a dark cover, set during the Dark Ages (Medieval Romance)
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella 12/26

Wolf Moon - Book that has a moon or wolf on the cover, a werewolf/shifter romance
Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden 1/18

Snow Moon - Book that has a Winter Scene on cover, or set during winter or a cold country/place
Conspiracy in Death by J.D Robb 1/20 (winter in New York

Worm Moon -Book that has Spring scene cover, has a rake/rouge hero (okay he is not exactly worm, but close enough...LOL!), or has the word Spring in the title - the following link may be of help - Listopia Best Rogue/Rake books
At the Bride Hunt Ball by Olivia Parker 1/14

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READ-THE-SEASON WINTER CHALLENGE: I-N-V-E-R-N-O
Duration: December 21, 2010 - March 19, 2011

I - It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas 1/3
N
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E - Edge Of Hunger by Rhyannon Byrd 12/23
R - Robyn Carr Shelter Mountain 12/27
N - Nalini Singh Angels' Blood 12/30
O - Olivia Parker At the Bride Hunt Ball 1/14

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2011 A-Z Book Challenge


A - At the Bride Hunt Ball by Olivia Parker 1/14
B
C - Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb 1/20
D - Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong 1/11
E - Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden 1/18
F - Flirt by Laurell K. Hamilton 1/13
G
H
I - It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas 1/3
K
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M - Midnight's Master by Cynthia Eden 1/12
N
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P - Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley 1/7
Q
R - Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/24
S - Spirit Lifter: Naughty Nooners by Debra Glass 1/2
T - To Teach an Ancient God by Sapphire Phelan 1/8
U - An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird 1/27
V
W - The Wicked House of Rohan by Anne Stuart 1/5
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2011 Author Challenge


A - Anne Stuart The Wicked House of Rohan 1/5
B - Bird, Jessica An Unforgettable Lady 1/27
C - Charlaine Harris Shakespeare's Landlord 1/8
D - Debra Glass Spirit Lifter: Naughty Nooners 1/2
E - Eden, Cynthia Midnight's Master 1/12
F - Feehan, Christine Ruthless Game 1/24
G - Gena Showalter The Darkest Lie 1/30
H - Hamilton, Laurell K. Flirt 1/13
I
J - Jennifer Ashley Pride Mates 1/7
K - Kelley Armstrong Dime Store Magic 1/11
L - Lisa Kleypas It Happened One Autumn 1/3
M
N
O - Olivia Parker At the Bride Hunt Ball 1/14
P
Q
R - Robb, J.D. - Conspiracy in Death 1/20
S - Sapphire Phelan To Teach an Ancient God 1/8
T -
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2011 Male Characters Challenge



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S - Severin, Reed Spirit Lifter: Naughty Nooners 1/2
T
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W - Westcliff, Marcus It Happened One Autumn 1/3
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2011 Female Characters Challenge



A
B
C - Cora Spirit Lifter: Naughty Nooners 1/2
D
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L - Lillian Bowman It Happened One Autumn 1/3
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2011 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge

Challenge Title: Read the Books I Own Challenge
Challenge Duration: Jan. 1, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2011
Goal: 36 books
Challenge Description: Read 3 books each month that I personally owned. This is to cure my tendency to prioritize library books all the time, while my personal TBR shelf grows out-of-proportion.

1. It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas 1/3
2. Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley 1/7
3. Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris 1/8
4. At the Bride Hunt Ball by Olivia Parker 1/14
5. Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 1/24

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2011 Random Book List Challenges


List #1: Truly, Madly Viking by Sandra Hill
List #2: Open Season by Linda Howard
List #3: It's Now or Never by Wendy Davy
List #4: SKIPPED (Didn't get my book on time)
List #5: Captive Dreams by Angela Knight
List #6: Angels' Blood for Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
List #7: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella by Stephenie Meyer
List #8: Dime Store Magic for Industrial Magic by Kelley Armstrong
List #9: The Wicked House of Rohan by Anne Stuart
List #10: The Darkest Lie for The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter