March Monthly Reading Challenge - Participants' Thread

[Cassandra]

Thanks Shyloh & Sandra!

[Amber]

4/8


1.'M' is for March: Providence- Jamie McGuire 3/11/13
2. Happy Birthday Diane!: Lover Reborn - J.R. Ward
4. 3!!!!!: Baby Drive South - Stephanie Bond
5. Ireland:Dreamfever - Karen Marie Moning 3/8/13
6. TBR: The Dutchess Diaries - Barbara Dawson Smith
7. Movie: Midnight In The Garden Of Good and Evil - John Berendt 3/5/13
8. Autumn: Natchez Flame - Kat Martin
10. Reader's Choice:Tyler- C.H. Admirand 3/13/13

[Ethel]

Congrats for all the finishers!


4/10 read


[2.3.] 3. Geography: Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson
[2.3.] 1.'M' is for March: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas
[3.3.] 7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Carrie by Stephen King
[13.3.] 9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Untamed by P.C. Cast

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2. Happy Birthday Diane Whitney!: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian

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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

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10. Reader's Choice:Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley

[Davena]

Tentative plan... 3/5

1.'M' is for March: 3/2
4. Third Month: 3/13
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): reread
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): OR
7. Popcorn Lover's Day:
10. Readers Choice: 3/1

[Kate]

It's been so long since I have tried a challenge. I'm not sure how many I will read, and I will post as I go.

5/5


1.'M' is for March:Marco's Redemption 3/4/13


2. Happy Birthday!:Just My Type 3/7/13


3.Third Month: Crazy Little Thing 3/8/13


4. Old Stuff day: Understood 3/13/13


5. March 1st: The Merzetti Effect 3/12/13

[Penney]

March Monthly Challenge ~ 2013!
Duration March 1 ~ March 31
7/10 Read

1. 'M' is for...: Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell 3/10 ✯✯
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 3/11 ✯✯✯½
6. Old Stuff Day: Son of the Morning by Linda Howard 3/8 ✯✯✯✯
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Life of Pi by Yann Martel 3/6 ✯✯✯✯
8. Southern Fall: His at Night by Sherry Thomas 3/5 ✯✯✯
9. Smoke & Mirrors: Vows, Vendettas and a Little Black Dress 3/13 ✯✯✯
10. Book Club Pick: Queen of Swords by Katee Robert 3/2 ✯✯

[Pam]

*********************4/5 completed*****************


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...THE KING'S SELECT BY Sullivan Clarke....3-5-13

5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland....IRISH MIST by Erin Quinn...3-6-13

6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR....THE PIRATE LORD by Sabrina Jeffries...

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....LILY by Patricia Gaffney...3-10-13

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...DISCIPLINING THE DUCHESS by Annabel Joseph...3-12-13

[Lacy]

MARCH Monthly Challenge:
4/8 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 by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl - 3/6/2013 ****

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 by Nalini Singh - 3/13/2013 *****

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.
His at Night

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.
Just One Day

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Read a 'magic' book or a book with magicians or a mystery book.
The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead - 3/5/2013 *****

10. Reader's Choice:Read any book of your choice.
Cut & Run by Madeleine Urban and Abigail Roux - 3/10/2013 *****

[Ty]

grats finishers!!


done!

10/10

1. 'M' is for March: Making Him Sweat - Meg Maguire - 3/2
2. Happy Birthday, Fani!: A Rogue by Any Other Name - Sarah MacLean - 3/5
3. Geography: (technology) The Bewitching Tale of Stormy Gale - Christine Bell - 3/9
4. Third Month: Friday Night Bites - Chloe Neill - 3/11
5. Erin Go Bragh: The Mammy - Brendan O'Carroll - 3/13
6. Old Stuff Day: Silksinger - Laini Taylor - 3/10
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen - 3/7
8. March 1st: (orange) Amaury's Hellion - Tina Folsom - 3/8
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day: (magic) Liquid Lies - Hanna Martine - 3/4
10. Reader's Choice: Undeniably Yours - Shannon Stacey - 3/12

done:

[Katie]

REPOST PROGRESS
March Reading Challenge
Duration: March 1 - March 31
Last Updated: 3-13-13
Completed: 1/ 8


1. "M" is for March: Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog

2. Happy Birthday, Emily! Fifty Shades of Grey

4. Third Month:The Last Juror

6.Old Stuff Day (March 2): Angel

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

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Completed: 7/10

1.'M' is for March: My Regelence Rake √ 7 Mar
2. Happy Birthday UHQ!! - Come Unto These Yellow Sands √ 10 Mar
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). The Trap?
4. Third Month: Boys of Summer √ 4 Mar
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland. Scrap Metal?
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Open Season √ 13 Mar
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: The King's Speech: How One Man Saved the British Monarchy
8. March 1st: Ethan, Who Loved Carter √ 12 Mar
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): A Reason To Believe √ 9 Mar
10. Reader's Choice:Private Eye √ 3 Mar

[Bookchaser]

2013 March Monthly Challenge

6/10 Completed

01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Big Sky River by Linda Lael Miller 03/03/13
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from March 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 BJ Rose!!! (March 18)
The Seduction of Elliot McBride by Jennifer Ashley 03/04/13
03. 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).
Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts 03/10/13
04. Third Month: Read a book with 3 words in the title or a book that is 3rd in a series.
Tempting the Highlander by Janet Chapman
05. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland.
Rose in the Mist (The Riordan Brothers, #2) by Ana Seymour
OR
The Irish Warrior by Kris Kennedy
06. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR.
Wild Orchids by Karen Robards
07. Popcorn Lover's Day: Read a book that has been converted to movie or vice versa.
Emma by Jane Austen
08. 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.
High Five by Janet Evanovich 03/09/13
09. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Read a 'magic' book or a book with magicians or a mystery book.
Imagine by Jill Barnett 03/05/13
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Lost Night by Jayne Castle 03/13/13


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[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congratulations to the (fast) finishers :)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

2013 March Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed!

✔1.'M' is for March: A Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift 3/7/13
✔2. Happy Birthday Ann (Noumena12)!: Unlawful Contact 3/12/13
✔3. Geography: A Helping of Love 3/10/13
✔4. Third Month: Edge of Dawn 3/13/13
✔5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): A Reason To Believe 3/7/13
✔6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Life Lessons 3/4/13
✔7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Mrs. Mike 3/3/13
✔8. March 1st: Lover Revealed 3/9/13
✔9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Crystal Cove 3/6/13
✔10. Reader's Choice: Shattered 3/5/13

Read:


Congrats to all the finishers!

[Erin]

March 2013 RRRC Reading Challenge

Read: 7/10

1. M is for March: Divide & Conquer by Madelaine Urban and Abigail Roux 3/2/13
2. Happy Birthday: Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux 3/10/13
3. Geography - Japan:Men of Tokyo: Sudden Bliss by Sedonia Guillone 3/9/13
4. Third Month: Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux 3/4/13
5. Erin Go Bragh: Calculated In Death by J.D. Robb
6. Old Stuff Day: Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
8. March 1st: The Woman Who Died A Lot by Jasper Fforde 3/7/13
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day: Among the Living by Jordan Castillo Price 3/6/13
10. Reader's Choice: The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde 3/14/13

[Tina Theresa]

MARCH Monthly Challenge:
10/10 DONE

1.'M' is for March: A taste of crimson by Marjorie Liu 3/4

2. Happy Birthday Tricia! The Pirate Hunter Regency Pirates 2 3/14

3. Geography: (Manga) Vampire Knight Vol. 2 Vampire Knight 2 3/10

4. Third Month: Hotter Than Hot 3/3

5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): (character from Ireland) The Pirate Next Door Regency Pirates 1 3/12

6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): The Proposal Solid Soul 3/16

7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Wicked Lovely 3/15

8. March 1st: (yellow cover) The Heiress 3/8

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Discord's Apple 3/7

10. Reader's Choice: Escorted 3/7

[Amber]

Congrats Ty and KarenH!

5/8


1.'M' is for March: Providence- Jamie McGuire 3/11/13
2. Happy Birthday Diane!: Lover Reborn - J.R. Ward
4. 3!!!!!: Baby Drive South - Stephanie Bond 3/14/13
5. Ireland:Dreamfever - Karen Marie Moning 3/8/13
6. TBR: The Dutchess Diaries - Barbara Dawson Smith
7. Movie: Midnight In The Garden Of Good and Evil - John Berendt 3/5/13
8. Autumn: Natchez Flame - Kat Martin
10. Reader's Choice:Tyler- C.H. Admirand 3/13/13

[Sandra]

Hooray, Kate, Ty, & KarenH!!!

[Lacy]

Congrats to the speedy readers!

[Lacy]

MARCH Monthly Challenge:
5/8 or 10 complete


1.'M' is for March:
Beautiful Redemption by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl - 3/6/2013 ****

2. Happy Birthday!:
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:
Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh - 3/13/2013 *****

5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17):
Witness in Death by J.D. Robb - 3/14/2013 *****

6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR.
His at Night

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.
Just One Day

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29):
The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead - 3/5/2013 *****

10. Reader's Choice:
Cut & Run by Madeleine Urban and Abigail Roux - 3/10/2013 *****

[*Nan*]

March Monthly Reading Challenge

6/6 Completed 3/15

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

[Sandra]

Welcome Alice ;)

Hooray Nan!

[Bookchaser]

2013 March Monthly Challenge

8/10 Completed

01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Big Sky River by Linda Lael Miller 03/03/13
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from March 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 BJ Rose!!! (March 18)
The Seduction of Elliot McBride by Jennifer Ashley 03/04/13
03. 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).
Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts 03/10/13
04. Third Month: Read a book with 3 words in the title or a book that is 3rd in a series.
Tempting the Highlander by Janet Chapman 03/15/13
05. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland.
Rose in the Mist (The Riordan Brothers, #2) by Ana Seymour
OR
The Irish Warrior by Kris Kennedy
06. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR.
Wild Orchids by Karen Robards 03/15/13
07. Popcorn Lover's Day: Read a book that has been converted to movie or vice versa.
Emma by Jane Austen
08. 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.
High Five by Janet Evanovich 03/09/13
09. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Read a 'magic' book or a book with magicians or a mystery book.
Imagine by Jill Barnett 03/05/13
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Lost Night by Jayne Castle 03/13/13


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[Ethel]

Congrats for all the finishers!


5/10 read


[2.3.] 3. Geography: Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson
[2.3.] 1.'M' is for March: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas
[3.3.] 7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Carrie by Stephen King
[13.3.] 9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Untamed by P.C. Cast
[16.3.] 4. Third Month: The Target by Catherine Coulter (#3 in FBI Thriller Series)

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2. Happy Birthday Diane Whitney!: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian

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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

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10. Reader's Choice:Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley

[Susan]

5/10




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'.
A Small Fortune - Marie Ferrarella (HSE #2246 - Mar 2013) - Mar 7

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.
The Accidental Prince - Michelle Willingham (HH #1128 - Mar 2013) - Happy Birthday Susayq! - Mar 3

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.
A Billionaire's Redemption - Cindy Dees (HRS #1744 - Mar 2013) (3rd book in Vengeance Texas series) - Mar 2

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.
The Daybreakers - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - Feb 1960) (TV movie called "The Sacketts") - Mar 12

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.
Sackett - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - May 1961) (orange cover) - Mar 16

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.

[maria helena]

Updated Post 95
8/8 completed

[Angie]

My 8 are done :)

1.'M' is for March: The Wages of Sin - Jenna Maclaine - March 12
2. Happy Birthday Jessica B!: Heart of Atlantis - Alyssa Day - March 7
3. Geography: Hammer It Home - Jayne Rylon - March 4
4. Third Month: Turn To Darkness - Jaime Rush - March 3
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Salvation of the Damned - Theresa Meyers - March 2
8. March 1st: The Whore - Lilli Feisty - March 1
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Enchanting The Lady - Kathryne Kennedy - March 14
10. Reader's Choice: Complicated - Zannie Adams - March 3

[Jodi]

MARCH 2013 Monthly Challenge
Read 10/10-Finished!!

1. 'M' is for March: The Long Way Home: The Chesapeake Diaries by Mariah Stewart Done 3/15/13

2. Happy Birthday Jessica! Born in Fire by Nora Roberts Done 3/15/13

3. Geography: Fool for Love by Beth Ciotta Done 3/10/13

4. Third Month: Heartache Falls by Emily March Done 3/8/13

5. Erin Go Bragh: A Woman's Heart by Joann Ross Done 3/11/13

6. Old Stuff Day: Love at First Flight by Marie Force Done 3/5/13

7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Before I Die by Jenny Downham Done 3/10/13

8. March 1st : Summer of Two Wishesby Julie London Done 3/15/13

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day: Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure by Diane Kelly Done 3/16/13

10. Reader's Choice: Sea Glass Winter: A Shelter Bay Novelby Joann Ross Done 3/3/13

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Alice wrote: "Can't believe the number of people already done with their March challenge! Great readers! Maybe there should be a "March and 1/2" contest too!"

LOL! There are plenty of other challenges to keep us busy for the rest of the month, believe me :)

Welcome to the group, Alice!

[Ethel]

Thanks for ~KarenH~, because I spotted from her list the book for 'Erin Go Bragh' category. :)

6/10 read

[2.3.] 3. Geography: Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson
[2.3.] 1.'M' is for March: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas
[3.3.] 7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Carrie by Stephen King
[13.3.] 9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Untamed by P.C. Cast
[16.3.] 4. Third Month: The Target by Catherine Coulter (#3 in FBI Thriller Series)
[17.3.] 5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): A Reason To Believe by Diana Copland

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2. Happy Birthday Diane Whitney!: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
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6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning
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8. March 1st: No Place to Run by Maya Banks
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10. Reader's Choice: Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Ethel wrote: "Thanks for ~KarenH~, because I spotted from her list the book for 'Erin Go Bragh' category. :)

6/10 read

[2.3.] 3. Geography: Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson
[2.3.] 1.'M' is for March: Marri..."

You're welcome! :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Ethel wrote: "Thanks for ~KarenH~, because I spotted from her list the book for 'Erin Go Bragh' category. :) "

Isn't that one of the best parts of this group?! I love finding new books and finding ways to fit them into the challenges!!

[Sassafrass]

I'm in for 10!--DONE!

MARCH Monthly Challenge:
Completed 10/10

This thread is for participants to post their lists and update their progress. The thread for suggestions is HERE.

√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'. FrogMary Calmes finished 3/3/13

√2. Happy Birthday to Susan!: Knight finished 3/10/13

√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). Legion (protecting a specific type of technology was behind the entire story) finished 3/6/13

√4. Third Month: Read a book with 3 words in the title or a book that is 3rd in a series. Sticks & Stones finished 3/3/13


√5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland. The Irish Lover finished 3/17/13

√6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR. Frost Burned (on TBR since--May 2011) finished 3/8/13


√7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Read a book that has been converted to movie or vice versa. Romeo and Juliet finished 3/10/13

√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. Notorious Nineteen finished 3/5/13

√9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Read a 'magic' book or a book with magicians or a mystery book. Cut & Run finished 3/3/13

√10. Reader's Choice: Selling Out finished 3/3/13

[Pam]

*********************5/5 completed*****************

..................I FINISHED!!!!!.....................

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...THE KING'S SELECT BY Sullivan Clarke....3-5-13

5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland....IRISH MIST by Erin Quinn...3-6-13

6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR....THE PIRATE LORD by Sabrina Jeffries...3-17-13

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....LILY by Patricia Gaffney...3-10-13

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...DISCIPLINING THE DUCHESS by Annabel Joseph.....3-13-13

[Barbara ★]

READ: 5/10

1. 'M' is for March: The Pleasure of Your Kiss- Teresa Medeiros
✔2. Happy Birthday Deanna!: Goliath - Scott Westerfeld 3/5
✔3. Geography:Japan: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder - Joanne Fluke (m.c. is a baker) 3/3
4. Third Month: Driven to Ink- Karen Olson (3 word title)
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Mortal Coil - Derek Landy (set in Ireland)
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): White Tiger - Kylie Chan (on since 11/2011)
✔7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Howl's Moving Castle - Diana Wynne Jones 3/17
8. March 1st: Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer - Dorothy Gilman
✔9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Master of Shadows - Angela Knight 3/7
✔10. Reader's Choice: The Forgotten - David Baldacci 3/14

[Ceej]

2013 March Monthly Challenge

6/7

1.'M' is for March: Moonlight Masquerade 3/2
4. Third Month: Trouble in Texas 3/9
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Rapture 3/16
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Truly Everlasting 3/1
8. March 1st: When He Was Wicked
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Crystal Cove 3/17
10. Reader's Choice: Eternal Vows 3/6

[Penney]

March Monthly Challenge ~ 2013!
Duration March 1 ~ March 31
10/10 Read All Done!!!

1. 'M' is for...: Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell 3/10 ✯✯
2. Happy B'day Alicia!: A Touch of Crimson by Sylvia Day 3/17 ✯✯✯
3. Japan: Sins of the Heart by Eve Silver 3/14 ✯✯✯✯
4. Third Month: Tempting the Bride by Sherry Thomas 3/15 ✯✯✯½
5. Erin Go Bragh: Calculated In Death by J.D. Robb 3/11 ✯✯✯½
6. Old Stuff Day: Son of the Morning by Linda Howard 3/8 ✯✯✯✯
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Life of Pi by Yann Martel 3/6 ✯✯✯✯
8. Southern Fall: His at Night by Sherry Thomas 3/5 ✯✯✯
9. Smoke & Mirrors: Vows, Vendettas and a Little Black Dress 3/13 ✯✯✯
10. Book Club Pick: Queen of Swords by Katee Robert 3/2 ✯✯

[Sandra]

Hooray, Maria Helena, Angie, Jodie, Sassafrass, Bre, Pam & Penney!!!!!!!

[Penney]

Thanks Sandra :)

[Ethel]

MountainKat wrote: "Ethel wrote: "Thanks for ~KarenH~, because I spotted from her list the book for 'Erin Go Bragh' category. :) "

Isn't that one of the best parts of this group?! I love finding new books and findin..."

Yes it is! :)

[Maria Jo]

5/10 Completed

1.'M' is for March:

2. Happy Birthday!:

3. Geography:

4. Third Month: Rilla of Ingleside (3-12)

5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17):

6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): The Fairy-Tale Detectives (3-18)

7. Popcorn Lover's Day:

8. March 1st: Looking for God: An Unexpected Journey Through Tattoos, Tofu & Pronouns (3-18)

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): The Road to OZ (3-18)

10. Reader's Choice: Chasing Vermeer (3-18)

[Shannon]

I am finished!

1. M is for March: Skipped
2. Happy Birthday: Skipped
3. Geography: Skipped
4. Third Month: The Nymph King by Gena Showalter Finished 3/8/13
5. Erin Go Bragh: Skipped
6. Old Stuff Day: Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr Finished 3/17/13
7. Popcorn Lovers Day: Skipped
8, March 1st: Riptide by Cherry Adair Finished 3/2/15
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day: Possess Me at Midnight by Shayla Black Finished 3/5/13
10. Readers Choice: Rough, Raw and Ready by Lorelei James Finished 3/1/13

[Lacy]

MARCH Monthly Challenge:
6/8 or 10 complete


1.'M' is for March:
Beautiful Redemption by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl - 3/6/2013 ****

2. Happy Birthday!:
Happy birthday, Lekshmy: Tangle of Need by Nalini Singh - 3/18/2013 ****

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:
Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh - 3/13/2013 *****

5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17):
Witness in Death by J.D. Robb - 3/14/2013 *****

6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR.
His at Night

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.
Just One Day

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29):
The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead - 3/5/2013 *****

10. Reader's Choice:
Cut & Run by Madeleine Urban and Abigail Roux - 3/10/2013 *****

[Elizabeth]

RRRC March Monthly Challenge
Duration: 3/1/13 - 3/31/13
Progress 10/10

1.'M' is for March: Moning, Karen Marie - The Immortal Highlander, 3/2/2013, 3*

2. Happy Birthday Emily! Wallbanger, 3/16/2013, 3.5*

3. Geography:Seduction and Snacks, 3/8/2013, 2.5*

4. Third Month: (3 word-title)On Dublin Street - Samantha Young, 3/18/2013, 3.5*

5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): (setting:Ireland)In the Woods- Tana French, 3/7/2013, 4*

6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Middlemarch - George Eliot, 3/17/2013, 4*

7. Popcorn Lover's Day: The City of Ember (book converted to movie), 3/3/2013, 3*

8. March 1st: Superstition 3/11/2013, 3*

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): The Indigo Spell (magic), 3/6/2013, 4*

10. Reader's Choice: Checkmate by R.L. Mathewson, 3/10/2013, 4*

[Ethel]

Congrats to Sassafrass, Bre, Pam, Penney, Shannon and Elizabeth!

7/10 read

[2.3.] 3. Geography: Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson
[2.3.] 1.'M' is for March: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas
[3.3.] 7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Carrie by Stephen King
[13.3.] 9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Untamed by P.C. Cast
[16.3.] 4. Third Month: The Target by Catherine Coulter (#3 in FBI Thriller Series)
[17.3.] 5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): A Reason To Believe by Diana Copland
[19.3.] 2. Happy Birthday Diane Whitney!: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian

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8. March 1st: No Place to Run by Maya Banks
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10. Reader's Choice: Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley

[Pam]

Sandra wrote: "Hooray, Maria Helena, Angie, Jodie, Sassafrass, Bre, Pam & Penney!!!!!!!"

Thank you Sandra! :-D

[Susan]

6/10




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'.
A Small Fortune - Marie Ferrarella (HSE #2246 - Mar 2013) - Mar 7

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.
The Accidental Prince - Michelle Willingham (HH #1128 - Mar 2013) - Happy Birthday Susayq! - Mar 3

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.
A Billionaire's Redemption - Cindy Dees (HRS #1744 - Mar 2013) (3rd book in Vengeance Texas series) - Mar 2

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.
The Daybreakers - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - Feb 1960) (TV movie called "The Sacketts") - Mar 12

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.
Sackett - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - May 1961) (orange cover) - Mar 16

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Read a 'magic' book or a book with magicians or a mystery book.
Cloaked in Malice - Annette Blair (Prime Crime - July 2012) (psychic visions) - Mar 19

10. Reader's Choice:Read any book of your choice.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

March Monthly Challenge

I'm in for all 10 - I'll post as I go!

10 of 10. Updated 3.19.13 DONE!! I figure it was about time to update this list, I hardly posted as I went...

1. 'M' is for March: A Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift by Jennifer Ashley 3.3.13
2. Happy Birthday Mandy! Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward 3.15.13
3. Geography - Japan: Of Honor and Love by S.J. Frost 3.2.13
4. Third Month: Edge of Dawn by Lara Adrian 3.19.13
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar17):. A Reason To Believe by Diana Copland 3.8.13
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar2): Waiting for Wednesday by Mari Carr 3.13.13
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare 3.1.13
8. March 1st: Scandalous by Karen Robards 3.6.13
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas 3.11.13
10. Reader's Choice:Frog by Mary Calmes 3.5.13



Congratulations to all of the finishers!!

[Angela]

Yeah to everyone who's finished!

[NayNay]

Finished my challenge...happy reading!

10/10

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'.
A Match Made in Texas by Anne Marie Novark 03/05/13

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a February birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf.
The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani 03/02/13 *****(Nance's bookshelf)

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).
Kincaid's Hope by Grace Greene 03/14/13 ****

4. Third Month: Read a book with 3 words in the title or a book that is 3rd in a series.
The Splendour Falls by Susanna Kearsley 03/01/13 ***

5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland.
To Die For: A Novel of Anne Boleyn by Sandra Byrd 03/08/13 ****

6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR.
Can You Forgive Her? by Anthony Trollope 03/04/13 ***

7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Read a book that has been converted to movie or vice versa.
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell 03/07/13 ****

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 Forgotten Queen by D.L. Bogdan 03/09/13 ***

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Read a 'magic' book or a book with magicians or a mystery book.
Named of the Dragon by Susanna Kearsley 03/15/13 ****

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Private Games by James Patterson 03/20/13 ***