April 2009 Reading Challenge

[Anna]

I thought I was the only one!!! I'm glad I'm not. I want to read the ones I picked out SO BAD. Grr. A day and a half left.

[Jessie]

I just placed an order at Borders.com for most of mine in this challenge. However White Witch Black Curse is just sitting there begging me to read her!!!!

[Brandy *Ahviel*]

I have a stack of 10 books calling my name and another 10 ready for me to order from BN.
I want to scream that I have to wait till Wed to start. I have a good selection this month

[Ann aka Iftcan]

come on, we NEED to start this challenge NOW. I am itching to read my books I have. They are staring at me screaming "read me, read me, READ ME!!!!"

[Melody]

yes please! I tried reading a YA title today and it was just so blah...and all those pretty, lovely series are just sitting there, waiting...

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I almost cheated today, I was so tempted by the Hunger Like No Other cover. But I didn't! It's good to know I'm not the only one twitching with impatience.

[Yz the Whyz]

You guys cracked me up..although I totally understand your pain. I still have one book left to finish, but I have like 6 books for April already lined up by my bedside...Just one more night everybody..LOL

[Jessie]

Yeah well it's a good thing I am going over to my girlfriend's house tonight for our weekly American Idol gathering or I don't know if I would make it to tomorrow :)

[Anna]

Melody wrote: "yes please! I tried reading a YA title today and it was just so blah...and all those pretty, lovely series are just sitting there, waiting..."

LMAO I did that too! I Know one more day left!!!

[Anna]

Moss wrote: "I almost cheated today, I was so tempted by the Hunger Like No Other cover. But I didn't! It's good to know I'm not the only one twitching with impatience.

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I'm reading that book too this month I cant wait. I don't even know which one to start with lol.

[Anna]

Ann wrote: "come on, we NEED to start this challenge NOW. I am itching to read my books I have. They are staring at me screaming "read me, read me, READ ME!!!!" "


I feel your pain girl! =)

[Brandy *Ahviel*]

I am tied over till tomorrow i am working on Dance with the Devil (DH Series) I should be finished tonight...

[Anna]

Brandy wrote: "I am tied over till tomorrow i am working on Dance with the Devil (DH Series) I should be finished tonight..."
'm Trying to finish the deed by lynsay sands but i'm itching for one of the other ones.

[Stav]

Ok, so I’ve decided that because in the past 2 weeks I’ve found more books/more series I really want to read, my list for April has changed…here it is:

1. Acheron (Dark Hunter #22) – Sherilyn Kenyon
2. Curse the Dawn (Cassie Palmer #4) – Karen Chance
3. Minion (Vampire Huntress Legend #1) – L.A. Banks
4. The Nymphos of Rocky Flats (Felix Gomez #1) – Mario Acevedo
5. The Last Watch (Night Watch #4) – Sergei Lukyanenko
6. A Rush of Wings (The Maker’s Song #1) – Adrian Phoenix
7. Undead and Unwed (Undead #1 ) –Mary Janice Davidson
8. Dark Lover (BDB #1) – J.R. Ward
9. A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry Series #1) – Laurell K. Hamilton

[Kristen]

I guess I just have so much to read besides these 9 that I'm not as affected as you guys.. although I have been reading YA and trying to ignore the romances that look yummy.

[Dawn]

Well I caved and totally cheated I started Passion Unleashed it was so worth it. I am almost done I love Wraith and his story is SUPER TERRIFIC

[Lori]

@Stav...you're starting some great series!

6. A Rush of Wings (The Maker’s Song #1) – Adrian Phoenix
8. Dark Lover (BDB #1) – J.R. Ward
9. A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry Series #1) – Laurell K. Hamilton

[Stav]

Lori wrote: "@Stav...you're starting some great series!

6. A Rush of Wings (The Maker’s Song #1) – Adrian Phoenix
8. Dark Lover (BDB #1) – J.R. Ward
9. A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry Series #1) – Laurell..."

I'm trying here...I love to read, and I'm starting to think at this point I'm going to have give up my social life...this is terrible...lol

[Stav]

either that, Or I can just give up sleeping

[Michelle]

Oh gals.. I am so glad that I discovered goodreads.com! It's nice to know that there are other people out there who just love to read all day long!

I have been staring at my April challenge books but I've been very good and I haven't cheated! Luckily the BDB's have been keeping me busy! I can read them over and over without getting bored!

One more day! =)

[Brandy *Ahviel*]

Stav wrote: "Lori wrote: "@Stav...you're starting some great series!

6. A Rush of Wings (The Maker’s Song #1) – Adrian Phoenix
8. Dark Lover (BDB #1) – J.R. Ward
9. A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry Series ..."

Don't think you are the only one...
My social life has already taken a back seat becuase I am reading so much and doing these challenges

[Brandy *Ahviel*]

I am all for this challenge, but I am finding too many series that I am getting into. As soon as I finish one, I am informed of 2-3 others that perk my interest. UGH :)
there is not enough time for this hobby and addiction

[Yz the Whyz]

Welcome, Jennifer...trying is half the fun..so don't worry...just enjoy reading.

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Social Life? Social Life--what in the WORLD is this weird event of which you speak?

Fortunately today wasn't TOO bad. I spent about 3 hours over at my daughter's (OZ) working on making a pattern. But at 00:01 I WILL be starting one of my books. Who needs to sleep? Not ME. Ignore those dark circles, the bags, the blood shot eyeballs, the talking to people that aren't there. :o)

Ok, now, for a FUN one. What time zone are we supposed to start reading in? Eastern? Greenwich? Pacific? And what if we have to go visit a family member or friend who is in a LATER time zone? Do we stick to our own or go by theirs? (can you all get the idea that I'm opting for Greenwich, since that's 5 hours earlier than Eastern?) :o)

[Yz the Whyz]

Ann...you crack me up..LOL

You can start when that clock struck midnight wherever you are...LOL

[Annvelwis]

I don't know if I can complete it, but trying will be pleasurable enough, heh...
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1. Dark Lover by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, 1)
2. Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs (Mercedes Thompson, Book 3)
3. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione (Demonica Series, Book 1)
4. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter (Lords of the Underworld, #1) 02-04
5. A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister (Dark Ones, Book 1)
6. Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur (Riley Jenson Guardian Series, Book 1)
7. The Undead Next Door by Kerrelyn Sparks (Love At Stake #4) 01-04
8. Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz (Arcane Society, Book 5) 04-04
9. A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix (The Maker's Song, Book 1) 03-04
* (backup) Sword of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor (Lords of Avalon, Book 1)

[The Flooze]

Stav, you're starting Merry Gentry! Fab. How did you decide on that one? Were you trolling my list again, young lady?

Of Hamilton's women, I so prefer Merry. She's so much more balanced than Anita. It's an interesting look at Seelie and Unseelie courts. Lots and LOTS of sex. I mean LOTS!

I love Frost. I'm all about my moody men.

I also remember getting all emotional during those books. New one in October! I'm excited!

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Guys, are you jealous? It's April 1st where I am and I've dived into A hunger like no other. Wheeee! See you on the other side.

[The Flooze]

Moss, you're a nasty nasty child.
Grrr!

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Hehe...I know, I know, the International Date Line is such a bitch. Okay, no more rubbing anyone's nose in anything, I'm off to swoon over Lachlain.

[Delitealex]

This is my first challenge with the group.
1. Bad Blood by LA Banks
2. dark lover JR Ward
3. Nice girls don't have fangs by molly harper
4. at graves end jeaniene frost
5. midnight rising Lara adrian
6. iron kissed patricia briggs
7. mona lisa awakening sunny
8. fistfull of charms kim harrison
9. industrial magic kelley armstrong

[Yz the Whyz]

Welcome to the challenge Delitealex. You are just in time for the start.

Happy reading!

[Shanna]

I'm super excited for tomorrow!!! i'm starting with desire unchained by Larrisa Ione

[rebecca j]

My tentative list:

1. Small Favor - Jim Butcher (Harry Dresden #10)
2. Lover's Bite - Maggie Shayne
3. Song in the Dark - P.N. Elrod (Vampire Files)
4. Holy Smokes - Katie MacAlister (Aisling Gray #4)
5. Bound By Light - Anna Windsor
6. Magic Bites - Ilona Andrews
7.The Salem Witch Tryouts - Kelly McClymer
8. The Lost Queen - Frewin Jones (Fairy Path #2)
9. The Immortal Hunter - Lynsay Sands

[Anna]

Ann wrote: "Social Life? Social Life--what in the WORLD is this weird event of which you speak?

Fortunately today wasn't TOO bad. I spent about 3 hours over at my daughter's (OZ) working on making a patt..."

Man your totally hilarious!!! I'm starting one at 12 too!!

[Barbara ★]

Finally I can catch up on some of my series books.

1. The Mage by Jean Johnson #8
2. A Witch's Beauty by Joey W. Hill #2 4/19
3. La Vida Vampire by Nancy Haddock #1 4/22
4. Highland Outlaw by Monica McCarty #2
5. Darkness Revealed by Alexandra Ivy #4
6. Deadly Desire by Keri Arthur #8 4/6
7. Born in Death by J.D. Robb #23
8. Mercury's War by Lora Leigh #16
9. Rising Moon by Lori Handeland #6 4/9

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Ok, Moss--I'm coming to visit you--even if its only astrally so that I can get that earlier start. :o) Still only 7 minutes and I can start "Vampire Academy" (I've decided that's going to be my FIRST book of the challenge.)

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Please do Ann! :)

And ooooo I finished A Hunger Like No Other. It was awwwwwwsome. Thanks to whoever suggested it way back when I was trawling for series ideas. I am so on the Kresley Cole train.

oooh ooh Barbara do the Ione, do the Ione, she is amazing.


::runs away::

[Martina the Book Fairy]

Okay, so it's April 1st here in Seattle so it's time for me to figure out some sort of list for this month's challenge. List subject to change since almost everything in my TBR queue qualifies this month. :-)

Martina's April Challenge List (Tentative)

1) Eclipse, Twilight Saga #3 by Stephenie Meyer
2) The Accidental Human, Accidental Friends #3 by Dakota Cassidy
3) Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand, Kitty Norville #5 by Carrie Vaughn
4) Angels' Blood, Guild Hunter #1 by Nalini Singh
5) Enslave Me Sweetly, Alien Huntress #2 by Gena Showalter
6) Lover Unbound, Black Dagger Brotherhood #5 by J.R. Ward
7) Shadow Kiss, Vampire Academy #3 by Richelle Mead
8) On the Prowl, Tales of an Urban Werewolf #2 by Karen MacInerney
9) Stolen, Women of the Otherworld #2 by Kelley Armstrong

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[DarkHeart "Vehngeance"]

Ann wrote: "Ok, Moss--I'm coming to visit you--even if its only astrally so that I can get that earlier start. :o) Still only 7 minutes and I can start "Vampire Academy" (I've decided that's going to be my F..."

Hah! I started with that one for last month's challenge and then had to go out and read the rest of the series. So good! This challenge is going to be a beast to get through if I get hooked on any new series, as I don't have the willpower to not go and read them all.

Oh, and I've started Red-Headed Stepchild today, which thankfully is the only book in the series so far, so I will be able to safely move on to another book in the challenge afterwards.

[Shanna]

Ann wrote: "Ok, Moss--I'm coming to visit you--even if its only astrally so that I can get that earlier start. :o) Still only 7 minutes and I can start "Vampire Academy" (I've decided that's going to be my F..."

hey ann, let me know how it is bc i've debated reading that one myself.

[The Flooze]

Feel better, Shazzy!

[Yz the Whyz]

Shazzy, hope you feel better soon. Maybe the books will help you heal faster..LOL

[Yz the Whyz]

April Challenge has officially started.

So far we have 31 participants.

Karen
Ann
Brandy
Michelle M
Nichole
DarkHeart
Dawn
Stav
Shazzy - 1 book done
Lori
Kristen
Angie
Jael
Jamie
Kristina
Shanna
Jessie
Michelle
Gail
Jennifer (FL)
Moss
Yz
Diane
Melinda
Melody
Anna
Jennifer (IA)
Annvelwis - 1 book done
Delitealex
rebeccaj
Barbara
Martina

Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.

Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

First update will be April 6.

Enjoy your different series books.

[Gail]

Okay, I think I've decided to swap out the one non-pnr on my list and replace it with DUAINFEY by Lee & Miller, since I found a place I could get an e-book version.
1. Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh (Guild Hungers #1)
2. Kitty Raises Hell by Carrie Vaughn (Kitty the Werewolf # 6)
3. Wanderlust by Ann Aguirre (Jax #2)
4. The Snow Queen by Mercedes Lackey (500 Kingdoms #4)
5. The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe (Dragon thing #1)
6. Night Huntress by Yasmine Galenorn (#5 in the Fae Sisters)
7. The Warlord's Daughter by Susan Grant (#5 or so in her SF series)
8. Echoes in the Dark by Robin D. Owens (#5 of Lladrana series (although #4 was actually #'s 4-6 crammed into one book, and this one is #7 or thereabouts...))
9. Duainfey by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller (I think this is in a new series for them...)


I'm still going to read the Balogh book, but it just won't be part of this challenge.

[Jessie]

Jennifer...

Really? Even if you have read the whole series? As I was planning on starting WWBC tonight?

[Brandy *Ahviel*]

DarkHeart wrote: "Ann wrote: "Ok, Moss--I'm coming to visit you--even if its only astrally so that I can get that earlier start. :o) Still only 7 minutes and I can start "Vampire Academy" (I've decided that's goin..."


I am with you on that problem.

[Vicci]

I just joined the group, so this is my first challenge. Since I just brought a new serie of books, I'll start with these.

1. High Stakes [Vegas Vampires Series Book 1:] by Erin McCarthy
2. Bit the Jackpot [Vegas Vampires Series Book 2:] by Erin McCarthy
3. Bled Dry [Vegas Vampires Series Book 3:] by Erin McCarthy
4. Sucker Bet [Vegas Vampires Series Book 4:] by Erin McCarthy
5. Kitty Raises Hell by Carrie Vaughn
6. Desire Unchained (Demonica Series Book 2) by Larissa Ione
7. Nauti Intentions (Nauti Boys, Book 4)by Lora Leigh
8. Night Rising [Dawn Madison Series Book 1:] by Chris Marie Green
9. Midnight Reign [Dawn Madison Series Book 2:] by Chris Marie Green

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Yz wrote: "Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best. "


Yz, how do we do the strike-out thing? My HTML skills are limited to underlining and italicizing.

[Brandy *Ahviel*]

I don't know about the rest of you but i am having problems now. I have started a series and I want to finish it before I start all the other books UGH :)
To many YUMMY men to keep track of