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I'm just going to have a look at people's lists and try and find a book I'd like to read!

I'm just going to have a look at people's lists and try and find a book I'd like to read!"
Rachael, you can use a date close to the 24th or a letter close to R :)

M is for March: Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
Happy Birthday Anaiz (march 2):Eternal Rider byLarissa Ione
Geography (technology= steampunk?):Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
Third Month: Boundless by Cynthia Hand
Old Stuff: Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card
March 1st: Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh
Smoke & Mirrors: Hot Six by Janet Evanovich
Readers Choice:A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole









M is for March: Zombie Fallout by Mark Tufo
Third moth: Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by Anne Rice
Erin Go Bragh: Lament: The Farie Queens Deception by Maggie Stiefvater
Popcorn Lovers: Safe Haven by Nicolas Sparks
Smoke and Mirrors: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
Readers Choice: Rush by Maya Banks

0/8 or 10 complete
1.'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Beautiful Redemption
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) as close as possible to a member on the March birthday list. Happy birthday, Lekshmy: Tangle of Need
3. Geography:Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Japan. Japan is famous for its Technology and food. Read a book with a person working in the food industry or a book where technology plays a main role. Japan is also famous for Manga (Japanese comics).
Can't Stand The Heat
4. Third Month: Read a book with 3 words in the title or a book that is 3rd in a series.
Kiss of Snow
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland.
Witness in Death
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR.
Hidden
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Read a book that has been converted to movie or vice versa.
Safe Haven or The Great Gatsby
8. March 1st: March is the beginning on Autumn in Southern Hemisphere. Read a book set in the fall or a book with an Autumn scene on the cover or a book with a predominantly red, orange or yellow cover.
Forever Amber
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Read a 'magic' book or a book with magicians or a mystery book.
The Indigo Spell
10. Reader's Choice:Read any book of your choice.
Cut & Run

1.'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M'
Metamorphosis
4. Third Month: Read a book with 3 words in the title or a book that is 3rd in a series.
Running On Empty
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR.
Mile High
8. March 1st: March is the beginning on Autumn in Southern Hemisphere. Read a book set in the fall or a book with an Autumn scene on the cover or a book with a predominantly red, orange or yellow cover.
The Sweet Gum Tree
10. Reader's Choice:Read any book of your choice
Mouth To Mouth

0/7
1.'M' is for March: Moonlight Masquerade
4. Third Month: Trouble in Texas
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Rapture
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Truly Everlasting
8. March 1st: When He Was Wicked
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Crystal Cove
10. Reader's Choice: Eternal Vows

Duration: 3/1/13 - 3/31/13
Progress 0/?
1. "M"- Frog by Mary Calmes
2. Birthday-
3. Japan-Japanese character-Of Honor and Love
4. Third Month- Vanilla on Top
5. Erin Go Bragh- Setting Dublin- Painted Faces
6. Old Stuff Day-
7. Popcorn Lover's Day- Slammed
8. March 1-story begins in the Fall- The Lonely
9. Smoke and Mirrors- Mystery- A Reason To Believe
10. Choice-Off Sides









RRRC MARCH Monthly Challenge - 5/5 Read
✔1. 'M' is for March: Mrs. Beast: A Novel by Pamela Ditchoff - 3/10
✔4. Third Month: At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost - 3/6
✔6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Unspoken by Kerrigan Byrne - 3/0
✔9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Bloodstone by Barbra Annino (mystery) - 3/11
✔10. Reader's Choice: You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister - 3/7






M is for March: Zombie Fallout 6 by Mark Tufo
Third moth: Beauty's Release by Anne Rice
Erin Go Bragh: Lament: The Farie Queens Deception by Maggie Stiefvater
Popcorn Lovers: Safe Have..."

3/1/13 ~ 3/31/13
read 5/5
1.'M' is for March: Murder Game 3//20/13 4♥
4. Third Month: Cowgirl Up and Ride 3/1/13 4♥
8. March 1st: a book with a predominantly red, orange or yellow cover.

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Cut & Run 3/12/13 5♥
10. Reader's Choice: Kiss of the Night 3/5/13 5♥

Read 5 of 10
1. 'M' is for March:
2. Happy Birthday Gennesse! Claimed By Shadow --reading now
3. Geography: Scarlet
4. Third Month: Lover At Last
5. Erin Go Bragh: The Duke And I
6. Old Stuff Day:
7. Popcorn Lover's Day:
8. March 1st : Serpent's Kiss
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day:
10. Reader's Choice:











1.'M' is for March:

4. Third Month:

5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): reread

6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2):


7. Popcorn Lover's Day:


0/5 Completed
1.'M' is for March: Mortal Sins
2. Third Month: Wolf Reborn
3. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Embraced By Darkness
4. March 1st: Copper Beach
5. Choice: Dangerous Games






Yes, or the third book in a series.

Completed: 6/6
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1.'M' is for March: Moonglow
2. Happy Birthday Lucy!: Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side
4. Third Month: Queen of the Darkness
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Imitation in Death
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2):Kane and Abel
8. March 1st: Copper Beach
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Tangled Threads
10. Reader's Choice:Highland Outlaw

Progess 7/8
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Beautiful Creatures (Castor Chronicles #1) by Kami Gracia







0/7
1.'M' is for March:Driving Mr Dead Molly Harper
2. Happy Birthday!:Nightshifted Cassie Alexander(Happy BD Nelly)
4. Third Month:Lover at Last J.R Ward
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17):Hounded Kevin Hearne
8. March 1st: Black City Christina Henry
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29):Night Forbidden Joss Ware
10. Reader's Choice:Frost Burned Patricia Briggs








0/10
1.'M' is for March: Murder, Mayhem And Mama by Christie Craig
2. Happy Birthday Jessica B!: Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan
3. Geography: Here Comes Trouble by Erin Kern
4. Third Month: The Force of Wind by Elizabeth Hunter
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Catch Me A Catch by Sally Clements
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2):Never a Bride by Amelia Grey
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
8. March 1st: The Love Potion by Sandra Hill
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Armed and Fabulous by Camilla Chafer
10. Reader's Choice: Games of the Heart by Kristen Ashley











6/6
1.'M' is for March:Wild Horses - Selah March - 3/07/13 - 3 stars
2. Happy Birthday Nance :Scandalous - 3/11/13 - 3 stars
4. Third Month: Jacob's Ladder - 3/10/13 - 3 stars
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17):Beached Hearts3/15/13 - 3.5 stars
6. Old Stuff DayA Nanny for Nate-3/06/13 -3.5 stars
10.Reader's Choice:Bound For Keeps - 3/02/13 - 4 stars

March Monthly Challenge ~ 2013!
Duration March 1 ~ March 31
0/10 Read
1. 'M' is for...: Maid for Love by Marie Force
2. Happy B'day Alicia!: A Touch of Crimson by Sylvia Day
3. Japan: Sins of the Heart by Eve Silver
4. Third Month: Tempting the Bride by Sherry Thomas
5. Erin Go Bragh: Calculated In Death by J.D. Robb
6. Old Stuff Day: Son of the Morning by Linda Howard
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Life of Pi by Yann Martel
8. Southern Fall: His at Night by Sherry Thomas
9. Smoke & Mirrors: Vows, Vendettas and a Little Black Dress
10. Book Club Pick: Queen of Swords by Katee Robert











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1.'M' is for March: Moon, Kele Starfish and Coffee
2. Happy Birthday Breann!: Latakia
3. Geography: (food industry) Texas Surrender finished 3/1 3*
4. Third Month: Something Like Winter
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): The Picture of Dorian Gray
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Red+Blue
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Will Grayson, Will Grayson
8. March 1st: Something Like Summer
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): To Catch A Fox
10. Reader's Choice: TBD










RRRC Monthly Challenge
March 1-31, 2013
0/7 (maybe more)
1. 'M' for March: Macomber, Debbie: The Inn at Rose Harbor
2. BD: Me (18th): A Notorious Countess Confesses by Julie Anne Long
3. Geo: Japan: SKIP
4. Three Words in Title: Highlander Ever After by Jennifer Ashley
5. Erin Go Bragh: Character from Ireland: Roarke in Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb
6. Old Stuff Day: On TBR since Mar. 2009: The Curse Of The Kings by Victoria Holt
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: book converted to movie: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
8. TBD
9. Mystery book: I Can See You by Karen Rose
10. Reader's Choice: Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas

1. M is for March: The Menagerie: Lynx
2. Happy Birthday, Kasey!: Raine
3. Geography: Heroes & Ghosts
4. Third Month: Finding a Dream
5. Erin Go Bragh: Fighting Dragons
6. Old Stuff Day:
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Something Like Summer
8. March 1st: Champion
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day: Mahu Surfer
10. Reader's Choice: Arm Candy











Read 0/10
1. 'M' is for March: The Long Way Home: The Chesapeake Diaries by Mariah Stewart
2. Happy Birthday Jessica! Born in Fire by Nora Roberts
3. Geography: Fool for Love by Beth Ciotta
4. Third Month: Heartache Falls by Emily March
5. Erin Go Bragh: A Woman's Heart by Joann Ross
6. Old Stuff Day: Love at First Flight by Marie Force
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Before I Die by Jenny Downham
8. March 1st : Summer of Two Wishesby Julie London
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day: Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure by Diane Kelly
10. Reader's Choice: Sea Glass Winter: A Shelter Bay Novelby Joann Ross

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1.'M' is for March: Moon, Kele Starfish and Coffee
2. Happy Birthday Breann!: Latakia
3. Geography: (food industry) Texas Surrender finished 3/1 3*
4. Third Month: Take Me Home finished 3/1 4.5*
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): The Picture of Dorian Gray
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Red+Blue
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Will Grayson, Will Grayson
8. March 1st: Something Like Summer
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): To Catch A Fox
10. Reader's Choice: TBD










1.'M' is for March: Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson. Completed 3/1/13 ***** (5 Stars)
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) as close as possible to a member on the March birthday list.
3. Geography:Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Japan. Japan is famous for its Technology and food. Read a book with a person working in the food industry or a book where technology plays a main role. Japan is also famous for Manga (Japanese comics).
4. Third Month: Read a book with 3 words in the title or a book that is 3rd in a series.
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland.
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): His Darkest Hunger by Juliana Stone. Completed 3/1/13 *** (3 Stars)
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Read a book that has been converted to movie or vice versa.
8. March 1st: March is the beginning on Autumn in Southern Hemisphere. Read a book set in the fall or a book with an Autumn scene on the cover or a book with a predominantly red, orange or yellow cover.
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Read a 'magic' book or a book with magicians or a mystery book.
10. Reader's Choice:Read any book of your choice.

Duration: 3/1/13 - 3/31/13
Progress 1/10
1.'M' is for March: Moning, Karen Marie - The Immortal Highlander, 3/2/2013, 3*
2. Happy Birthday Emily! Wallbanger
3. Geography:Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Japan. Japan is famous for its Technology and food. Read a book with a person working in the food industry or a book where technology plays a main role. Japan is also famous for Manga (Japanese comics).
4. Third Month: (3 word-title)On Dublin Street - Samantha Young
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): (setting:Ireland)In the Woods- Tana French
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR.
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: The City of Ember (book converted to movie)
8. March 1st: Seduction and Snacks (red cover)
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): The Indigo Spell (magic)
10. Reader's Choice:Read any book of your choice.








1.'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
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) as close as possible to a member on the March birthday list.
3. Geography:Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Japan. Japan is famous for its Technology and food. Read a book with a person working in the food industry or a book where technology plays a main role. Japan is also famous for Manga (Japanese comics).
4. Third Month: Read a book with 3 words in the title or a book that is 3rd in a series.

5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland.
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR.
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Read a book that has been converted to movie or vice versa.
8. March 1st: March is the beginning on Autumn in Southern Hemisphere. Read a book set in the fall or a book with an Autumn scene on the cover or a book with a predominantly red, orange or yellow cover.
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Read a 'magic' book or a book with magicians or a mystery book.
10. Reader's Choice:Read any book of your choice.

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1.'M' is for March: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas
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Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
or
The Mighty Storm by Samantha Towle
2. Happy Birthday Diane Whitney!: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
or
A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
or
Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb
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4. Third Month: The Target by Catherine Coulter (#3 in FBI Thriller Series)
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Countess of Scandal by Laurel McKee
or
Come Monday by Mari Carr
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Wicked Ties by Shayla Black
or
Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning
or
Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Carrie by Stephen King
8. March 1st: No Place to Run by Maya Banks
or
Lady Luck by Kristen Ashley
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Untamed by P.C. Cast
10. Reader's Choice:Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley

0/7
1.'M' is for March: Moonlight Masquerade
4. Third Month: Trouble in Texas
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Rapture
7. Popcorn Lover's Day:
8. March 1st: When He Was Wicked
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Crystal Cove
10. Reader's Choice: Eternal Vows


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2. Happy Birthday Diane Whitney!: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
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A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
or
Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb
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4. Third Month: The Target by Catherine Coulter (#3 in FBI Thriller Series)
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Countess of Scandal by Laurel McKee
or
Come Monday by Mari Carr
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Wicked Ties by Shayla Black
or
Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning
or
Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Carrie by Stephen King
8. March 1st: No Place to Run by Maya Banks
or
Lady Luck by Kristen Ashley
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Untamed by P.C. Cast
10. Reader's Choice:Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley

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1.'M' is for March: Moon, Kele Starfish and Coffee
2. Happy Birthday Breann!: Latakia
3. Geography: (food industry) Texas Surrender finished 3/1 3*
4. Third Month: Take Me Home finished 3/1 4.5*
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): The Picture of Dorian Gray finished 3/2 3*
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Red+Blue
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Will Grayson, Will Grayson
8. March 1st: Something Like Summer
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): To Catch A Fox
10. Reader's Choice: TBD










Progress: 8/8
✔ 1.'M' is for March: Hummingbird Lake by Emily March ★★★ 3.11.13
✔ 4. Third Month: Last to Die by Tess Gerritsen ★★★★ 3.3.13
✔ 5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): The Misremembered Man by Christina McKenna ★★★ 3.14.13
✔ 6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Summer Desserts by Nora Roberts ★★★ 3.15.13
✔ 7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Chocolat by Joanne Harris ★★★ 3.2.13
✔ 8. March 1st: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan ★★★ 3.13.13
✔ 9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): The Devil's Bones by Jefferson Bass ★★★★ 3.9.13
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Easy by Tammara Webber ★★★★ 3.2.13









1.'M' is for March: Paris A to Z by Marie Sexton
2. Happy Birthday to ME!: Frog 3/2/13 ★★★★✩
4. Third Month: Lee's Story
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): A Reason To Believe
10. Reader's Choice: Lover Avenged






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2. Happy Birthday Diane Whitney!: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
or
A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
or
Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb
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4. Third Month: The Target by Catherine Coulter (#3 in FBI Thriller Series)
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Countess of Scandal by Laurel McKee
or
Come Monday by Mari Carr
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Wicked Ties by Shayla Black
or
Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning
or
Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb
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8. March 1st: No Place to Run by Maya Banks
or
Lady Luck by Kristen Ashley
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Untamed by P.C. Cast
10. Reader's Choice:Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley

1.'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
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) as close as possible to a member on the March birthday list.

3. Geography:Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Japan. Japan is famous for its Technology and food. Read a book with a person working in the food industry or a book where technology plays a main role. Japan is also famous for Manga (Japanese comics).
4. Third Month: Read a book with 3 words in the title or a book that is 3rd in a series.

5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland.
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR.
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Read a book that has been converted to movie or vice versa.
8. March 1st: March is the beginning on Autumn in Southern Hemisphere. Read a book set in the fall or a book with an Autumn scene on the cover or a book with a predominantly red, orange or yellow cover.
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Read a 'magic' book or a book with magicians or a mystery book.
10. Reader's Choice:Read any book of your choice.

1.'M' is for March: Paris A to Z by Marie Sexton
2. Happy Birthday to ME!: Frog 3/2/13 ★★★★✩
4. Third Month: Lee's Story
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): A Reason To Believe 3/3/13 ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Lover Avenged






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1.'M' is for March: Moon, Kele Starfish and Coffee
2. Happy Birthday Breann!: Latakia
3. Geography: (food industry) Texas Surrender finished 3/1 3*
4. Third Month: Take Me Home finished 3/1 4.5*
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): The Picture of Dorian Gray finished 3/2 3*
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Red+Blue
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Will Grayson, Will Grayson
8. March 1st: Something Like Summer
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): To Catch A Fox
10. Reader's Choice: Rent finished 3/3 4*











Duration: March 1 - March 31
Last Updated: 3-27-13
Completed: 2/8
1. "M" is for March: Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog
4. Third Month:The Last Juror
7. Popcorn Lovers Day The Da Vinci Code
8. March 1 (Southern beginning of autumn)(Yellow cover) Old Yeller
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (March 29) City of Ashes
10. Reader's Choice The Picture of Dorian Gray
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0/8 Read
M is for March: Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balogh
Happy B-Day Kasey! Ruthless by Anne Stuart
Third Month: Heart of Atlantis by Alyssa Day
Erin Go Braugh: Top O' the Mournin' by Maddy Hunter
Old Stuff Day: The Help by Kathryn Stockett
March 1st: Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts
Smoke & Mirrors Day: Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
My Choice: TBD