March Monthly Reading Challenge - Participants' Thread

[Sandra]

RRRC MARCH Monthly Challenge 2013


5/5 Completed FINISHED 30/3/13

1.'M' is for March: Mortal Sins 13/3/13 ★★★★★
2. Third Month: Wolf Reborn 21/3/13 ★★★★
3. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Widow’s Web 30/3/13 ★★★★
4. March 1st: Copper Beach 21/3/13 ★★★★
5. Choice: Dangerous Games 26/3/13 ★★★

[Aiysha]

I did it. I just finished my 8th book. It was close and I didnt think would make it but I did it. WOAHHHHH

[Shell]

MARCH MONTHLY READING CHALLENGE
Duration: March 1-31
Update: 5 out of 8 3/31/13

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' Patient Zero 4 stars 3/5/13

4. Third Month: Read a book with 3 words in the title or a book that is 3rd in a series. Chased 3 stars 3/23/13

5.Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland. Bloodfever 4 stars 3/9/13

6.Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR. Demon's Hunger 2 stars 3/3/13

7.Popcorn Lover's Day: Read a book that has been converted to movie or vice versa. Warm Bodies 3 stars 3/17/13

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. Oracle's Moon 4 stars 3/15/13

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Read a 'magic' book or a book with magicians or a mystery book. Sin Undone 3 stars 3/17/13

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Eternity Embraced 3 stars 3/8/13

[Deedee]

5 of 10 for me -- better than February -- see: Post #25 -- now on to April!

[Susan]

10/10 DONE!!!




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).
Home to Laura - Mary Sullivan (HS #1837 - Mar 2013) (bakery/cafe) - Mar 27

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.
Hot Nights in Ballymuir - Dorien Kelly (Pocket - Mar 2004) - Mar 30

6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR.
A Gift for All Seasons - Karen Templeton (HSE #2223 - Nov 2012) - Mar 31

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.
The Love Shack - Christie Ridgway (HQN - Apr 2013)

[Makenzie]

Only got 5 this month

2013 March Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
Completed: 5/5

1.'M' is for March: Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks (03/05)****
2. Happy Birthday Carolyn! (22nd): Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley ,b>(03/19)***
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts (03/29)***
8. March 1st: To Seduce a Sinner by Elizabeth Hoyt (03/02)***
10. Reader's Choice: Heart of Stone: A Novel by Jill Marie Landis (03/07)****

[BJ Rose]

Missed it by 1 - maybe April will be my healthy month!

RRRC Monthly Challenge
March 1-31, 2013
6/7

√ 1. 'M' for March: Macomber, Debbie: The Inn at Rose Harbor - 3.02
√ 2. BD: Me (18th): Tangle of Need by Nalini Singh - 3.20
3. Geo: Japan: SKIP
√ 4. Three Words in Title: Highlander Ever After by Jennifer Ashley - 3.08
√ . Erin Go Bragh: Character from Ireland: Roarke in Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb - 3.14
√ 6. Old Stuff Day: On TBR since Mar. 2009: The Curse Of The Kings by Victoria Holt - 3.30
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 - 3.28

[Ann (Noumena12)]

10 of 10 Completed

Noumena12 Book Blog

1.'M' is for March: A Small Fortune by Ferrarella, Marie 3/4
Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.

2. Happy Birthday Alexis-Morgan Roark!: Thrown by a Curve by Jaci Burton 3/8
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: The Trouble with Love (Cupcake Lovers, #2) by Ciotta, Beth 3/31
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: Acquiring Trouble (Bluegrass Brothers, #3) by Brooks, Kathleen 3/4
Read a book with 3 words in the title or a book that is 3rd in a series.

5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Painted Faces by Cosway, L.H. 3/30/2013
Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland.

6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Love Me Knot (Holding Out For a Hero, #4) by Stevens, Shelli 3/27
Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR.

7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen by Powell, Julie 3/28
Read a book that has been converted to movie or vice versa.

8. March 1st: Free Fall (Elite Force, #4) by Mann, Catherine 3/9
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): Relentless (Lodestone Trilogy #3) by Adair, Cherry 3/22
Read a 'magic' book or a book with magicians or a mystery book.

10. Reader's Choice: How Hard Can It Be? by Robyn Peterman 3/26
Read any book of your choice.

[Sandra]

Hooray, sexyesash123, Susan, Makenzie & Ann!!!!

[Amber]

Congrats sexyesash123, Susan, Makenzie, and Ann!!!

I'm done!


8/8


1.'M' is for March: Providence- Jamie McGuire 3/11/13
2. Happy Birthday Diane!: Lover Reborn - J.R. Ward 3/22/13
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 3/31/13
7. Movie: Midnight In The Garden Of Good and Evil - John Berendt 3/5/13
8. Autumn: Natchez Flame - Kat Martin 3/25/13
10. Reader's Choice:Tyler- C.H. Admirand 3/13/13

[Ezi]

MARCH Monthly Challenge:
Read 9 of 10

1. 'M' is for March: Pushing the Limits. (Done 3/2)

2. Happy Birthday Gennesse! Claimed By Shadow (Done 3/17)

3. Geography: Scarlet

4. Third Month: Lover At Last (Done 3/29)

5. Erin Go Bragh: The Duke And I (Done 3/14)

6. Old Stuff Day: Dark Needs at Night's Edge (Done 3/11)

7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Requiem (Done 3/6)

8. March 1st : Serpent's Kiss (Done 3/31)

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day: Widow’s Web (Done 3/17)

10. Reader's Choice: Frost Burned (Done 3/6)

[Heather]

Read: 10/10


1.'M' is for March: Midnight Reckoning 3/7

2. Happy Birthday!: Dawnkeepers 3/26

3. Geography: Gen 1 3/31

4. Third Month: Midnight Blue-Light Special 3/9

5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Calculated in Death 3/13

6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Go Fetch! 3/6

7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Beautiful Creatures 3/18

8. March 1st: Nightkeepers 3/7

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Carolina Moon 3/14

10. Reader's Choice: Wicked as They Come 3/31

[Erin]

March 2013 RRRC Reading Challenge

Read: 10/10 finished!

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 3/29/13
6. Old Stuff Day: Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands 3/29/13
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Farewell to the Master by Harry Bates 3/31/13
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

[Shan ~A~]

Shan wrote: "MARCH Monthly Challenge: ... ...
Progess 7/8


1.'M' is for March:
My Familiar Stranger (Black Swan, #1) by Victoria Danann Finished 03.21



2. Happy Birthday! Susan (susayq)'s:
Black Tie..."

I was so close this time. I made it to 60% of the last book. Hoping I do better for April. I am 1/3 on the monthly challenges so far.

[Julianna]

Final Update 3/31

1.'M' is for March: Snakes and Jails and Puppy Dog Tails by Mallary Mitchell (3/5)★★★★1/2

2. Happy Birthday!: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands (Jessica B) (3/12)★★★

3. Geography: Stranger in Her Bed (from All Through the Night) by Suzanne Forster (3/14)★★★★

4. Third Month: The Cowboy's Lady (from The Manning Sisters) by Debbie Macomber (3/31)★★★

6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Heaven in His Arms by Lisa Ann Verge (3/20)★★★★1/2

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Lord of Darkness by Elizabeth Hoyt (3/6)★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: The Wanderer by Robyn Carr (3/26)★★★★1/2

Completed 7/10

[Sandra]

Hooray, Shyloh, Heather & Erin!!!

[Bookchaser]

2013 March Monthly Challenge

10/10 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 03/31/13
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 03/20/13
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

[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

10/10 done :D

✔ 1.'M' is for March: Dreamfever Karen Marie Moning / 03.04
✔ 2. Happy Birthday!: (Alicia) Insurgent / 03.07
✔ 3. Geography: (Japanese theme/Manga) The Earl and The Fairy, Vol. 1 / 03.06
✔ 4. Third Month: (3rd in series) Requiem / 03.24
✔ 5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): (author from Ireland) Frisky Business / 03.13
✔ 6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): (longest book on my TBR list) The Nanny Diaries / 03.31
✔ 7. Popcorn Lover's Day: (book to movie and vise versa) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets / 03.31
✔ 8. March 1st: (autumn themed) Clockwork Princess / 03.28
✔ 9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): (magic,magicians, mystery) Die for Me: A Novel of the Valentine Killer / 03.30
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Speechless / 03.10

[Lisa]

FINISHED!
Completed 5/5 March 31, 2013


1.'M' is for March: Metamorphosis- COMPLETED: March 31, 2013. RATED: 4 Stars

4. Third Month: Read a book with 3 words in the title.Running On Empty- COMPLETED March 16, 2013 RATED: 5 Stars

6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR.
.Release Me COMPLETED: March 21, 2013. RATED: 4 Stars

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- COMPLETED: March 30, 2013. Rated: 4 Stars.

10. Reader's Choice:I Am Her... COMPLETED: March 12 2013. RATED: 5+++ Stars

[Daffodil]

Finished!

RRRC March 2013 Challenge
March 1-31, 2013

Completed: 10/10

1.'M' is for March
The Missing, Shiloh Walker, 3-15-13

2. Happy Birthday Dee (Deanna)
Once Burned, Jeaniene Frost, 3-3-13

3. Geography: Japan food industry
Sweet Spot, Susan Mallery, 3-10-13

4. Third Month 3 words in the title
Where Dreams Begin, Lisa Kleypas, 3-11-13

5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17) character is from Ireland
Calculated in Death, J.D. Robb, 3-13-13

6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2)
Lover Unbound, J.R. Ward, 3-8-13

7. Popcorn Lover's Day
The Bone Collector, Jeffery Deaver, 3-22-13

8. March 1st book with a predominantly red cover
Ever After, Kim Harrison, 3-5-13

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29)
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet, Darynda Jones, 3-6-13

10. Reader's Choice:Read any book of your choice.
Rainshadow Road, Lisa Kleypas, 3-9-13

[Irina]

COMPLETED!!

March monthly Challenge
Read : 10 out of 10

1.'M' is for March: Always you by Kirsty Moseley ★★★ 1/2 (15.3.13)

2. Happy Birthday!: The Undead In My Bed by Katie MacAlister ★★★★ (11.3.13)

3. Geography: Yours For The Taking By Robin Kaye ★★ (23.3.13)

4. Third Month: Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros ★★★★★ (3.3.13)

5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): In The Service Of The King By Laura Kaye ★★★★ (20.3.13)

6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Someone To Watch Over Me By Lisa Kleypas ★★★★ (7.3.13)

7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Be mine Tonight by Katharine Smith ★★★★ (27.3.13)

8. March 1st: Crave By Laura J. Burns ★★★★★ (24.3.13)

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Independence by Shelly Crane ★★★★ (30.3.13)

10. Reader's Choice: Vain by Fisher Amelie ★★★★★ (20.3.13)

[Barbara ★]

READ: 10/10

✔1. 'M' is for March: The Pleasure of Your Kiss- Teresa Medeiros 3/26
✔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) 3/24
✔5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Mortal Coil - Derek Landy (set in Ireland) 3/29
✔6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Through Violet Eyes - Stephen Woodworth (on since 10/2009) 3/20
✔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 3/21
✔9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Master of Shadows - Angela Knight 3/7
✔10. Reader's Choice: The Forgotten - David Baldacci 3/14



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Barbara ★]

READ: 10/10

✔1. 'M' is for March: The Pleasure of Your Kiss- Teresa Medeiros 3/26
✔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) 3/24
✔5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Mortal Coil - Derek Landy (set in Ireland) 3/29
✔6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Through Violet Eyes - Stephen Woodworth (on since 10/2009) 3/20
✔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 3/21
✔9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Master of Shadows - Angela Knight 3/7
✔10. Reader's Choice: The Forgotten - David Baldacci 3/14



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Lindy]

Done

.'M' is for March: Meier, Leslie St. Patrick's Day Murder

2. Happy Birthday!: Dahl, Roald Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

3. Geography: Kleypas, Lisa Crystal Lake

4. Third Month: Castle, Jayne The Lost Night

5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Kinkade, Thomas The Inn at Angel Point

Irish: MMeier, Leslie St Patrick;s Day Murder


7. Popcorn Lover's Day:
Read a book that has been converted to movie or vice versa.

8. March 1st: MacDonald, John D The Dreaful Lemon Sky yellow cover
.

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Howard, Linda Shadow Woman

10. Reader's Choice: Patterson, James Alex Cross, Run

[~Leslie~]

I missed completing it by 1 day. But FINISHED!!

Duration: 3/1/13 - 3/31/13

8/8

1.'M' is for March: Moonglow 3/29/13 ****1/2 stars

2. Happy Birthday Lucy!: Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side 3/26/13 *** stars

4. Third Month: Archangel's Consort 3/2/13 **** stars

5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Imitation in Death3/19/13 ****1/2 stars

6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): No Control3/23/13 **** stars

8. March 1st: Copper Beach3/6/13 ***1/2 stars

9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Tangled Threads 4/1/13 **** stars (1 day late!)

10. Reader's Choice: Highland Outlaw 3/30/13 ***** stars

[Erin]

Finished 8/8

M For March the Famous Heroine-Mary Balogh 3/21
Happy Birthday Emily the Iron Queen-Julie Kagawa 3/24
Third Month Surrender To Me-Sophie Jordan 3/19
Erin Go Braugh Duchess of Sin-Laurel McKee 3/1
Old Stuff Day What Happens In London-Julia Quinn 3/17
March 1st Scent of Darkness-Christina Dodd 3/21
Smoke and Mirrors Bloodfever-Karen Marie Moning 3/30
Reader’s Choice Everbound-Brodi Ashton 3/30

[Amber]

Thank you Sandra! :)

Congrats to all who completed the challenge!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Bookchaser, ɑƨħŵɑɡ, Lisa, Daffodil, Irina, Barbara, Lindy, Leslie & Erin !!!!!!!!!

[Michelle]

1. M is for March - Mating Instinct - Katie Reus 4/3
2. Happy Birthday Mandy!-Frost Burned - Patricia Briggs 2/3
3. Geography - Japan - The Proposition - Jennifer Lyon 29/3
4. Third Month - The Baby Bargain - Jennifer Apodaca 15/3
5. Irish -
6. TBR love - Hidden - Kendra Elliot 21/3
7. Movie Book -
8. Autumn book - Against the Wall - Rebecca Zanetti 19/3
9. Magic - The Last Grave - Debbie Viguie 3/3
10. My Choice Poison Princess - Kresley Cole 14/3



I forgot to update this, sorry!