April Monthly Challenge – Participant’s Thread

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

April Monthly Challenge

This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located HERE.

1. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC April Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from The Netherlands. OR, The Netherlands is known for its agricultural exports, including approximately 2/3 of the world’s fresh flowers and bulbs, and The Hague is known as “the world’s legal capital” – so, read a book that has a character or characters involved in agriculture (farming, ranching, gardening, etc), a book with flowers on the cover, or a book in which law enforcement or the legal profession play a part.

4. Fourth Month: Read a book that has a 4 word title, is 4th in a series, or has an average rating on GoodReads of 4.00 or higher.

5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book.

6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Read a book set on a ship, on or near the water, or involving a disaster (natural or man-made).

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that someone else suggested you read, or a book that you have been hearing a lot of discussion about.

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Read a book involving a child, a teacher or student, or a YA book.

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Read a book that is by a new to you author, or part of a new to you series or genre.

10. Reader's Choice:

Challenge Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2012

You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

Please repost your progress as it helps when updating.

Happy Reading!

[Bookchaser]

2013 April Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

01. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Luscious by Amanda Usen
OR
Wild Cat by Jennifer Ashley
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC April Birthday List.

03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from The Netherlands. OR, The Netherlands is known for its agricultural exports, including approximately 2/3 of the world’s fresh flowers and bulbs, and The Hague is known as “the world’s legal capital” – so, read a book that has a character or characters involved in agriculture (farming, ranching, gardening, etc), a book with flowers on the cover, or a book in which law enforcement or the legal profession play a part.
Sage Creek by Jill Gregory
04. Fourth Month: Read a book that has a 4 word title, is 4th in a series, or has an average rating on GoodReads of 4.00 or higher.
Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas
OR
Wild Fire by Christine Feehan
05. National Humor Month: Read a funny book.
Seven Up by Janet Evanovich
06. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Read a book set on a ship, on or near the water, or involving a disaster (natural or man-made).
The Fall by Marie Force
OR
Shielder by Catherine Spangler
07. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that someone else suggested you read, or a book that you have been hearing a lot of discussion about.
Slightly Wicked by Mary Balogh
08. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Read a book involving a child, a teacher or student, or a YA book.
His Son's Teacher by Kay Stockham
09. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Read a book that is by a new to you author, or part of a new to you series or genre.
Scrumptious by Amanda Usen
10. Reader's Choice:
Last Wolf Hunting by Rhyannon Byrd

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[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm in for all 10!

[Raine]

I'm in, not sure yet for how many. I'll post as I go.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Wow, you guys are quick - I'm in for all 10! :)

[Breann]

Read: 0/5


1. “A" is for April: A Troubled Range by Andrew Grey

4. Fourth Month: A Matter of Time

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Louder Than Sirens, Louder Than Bells

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Something Like Summer

10. Reader's Choice: Offside

[Ezinwanyi]

APRIL Monthly Challenge:
Read 8 of 10

1. “A" is for April: Echo by Alicia Brewster

2. Happy Birthday! (April 10: Lauren Aplpeach’s Book List): Forever (Done 4/12)

3. Geography (Law Enforcement): Sticks & Stones (Done 4/20)

4. Fourth Month (4th in Elder Race Series): Oracle's Moon (Done 4/26)

5. National Humor Month: Deadlocked (Done 4/2)

6. Titanic Remembrance Day: Disaster (April 15): Onyx

7. Blah Blah Blah Day—Suggested Reading (April 17): Rock Chick (Done 4/11)

8. Kindergarten Day—YA (April 21): Shadow Kiss (Done 4/21)

9. Take a Chance Day—New to Me Author & Series (April 23): Full Blooded (Done 4/17)

10. Reader's Choice: Backstage Pass (Done 4/7)

[Brandilyn]

in

0/10 complete

1. “A" is for April: After the End
2. Happy Birthday PatchLove!: Cut & Run (re-read)
3. Geography: Inherit the Sky
4. Fourth Month: Crucible of Fate (Change of Heart #4)
5. National Humor Month: How to Repair a Mechanical Heart
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Fish & Chips (re-read)
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): More
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Seven Days
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Beyond the Edge
10. Reader's Choice: The Red Heart

[*Nan*]

In

[Angi]

In for at least 3.

[Susan]

I'm in, shooting for all 10.

[~Melissa~]

Romance Readers Reading April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1/13 to April 30/13

5/5 read

1. “A" is for April: All Jacked Up 4/6/13 4♥

3. Geography: read a book that has a character or characters involved in agriculture (farming, ranching, etc), or a book in which law enforcement or the legal profession play a part.
Sticks & Stones 4/23/13♥

4. Fourth Month: Blood Domination 4/21/13 4♥

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Read a book that is by a new to you author, or part of a new to you series or genre. Noah 4/19/13 4♥

10. Reader's Choice:Sins of the Night 4/29/13 4♥

[NayNay]

I'm in for ten!

Romance Readers Reading April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1/13 to April 30/13

10/10

1. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
White Lion's Lady by Lara Adrian 04/13/13 ***

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf.(Nisha's bookshelf)
the Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley 04/08/13 ****

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from The Netherlands, or read a book that has a character or characters involved in agriculture (farming, ranching, gardening, etc), a book with flowers on the cover, or a book in which law enforcement or the legal profession play a part.
Texas Secrets by Jean Brashear 04/02/13 ****

4. Fourth Month: Read a book that has a 4 word title, is 4th in a series, or has an average rating on GoodReads of 4.00 or higher.
1356 (The Grail Quest, #4) by Bernard Cornwell 04/02/13 ***

5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book.
I Just Want To Pee Alone 04/11/13 ****

6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Read a book set on a ship, on or near the water, or involving a disaster (natural or man-made).
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell 04/13/13 ***

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that someone else suggested you read, or a book that you have been hearing a lot of discussion about.
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor 04/01/13 ****

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Read a book involving a child, a teacher or student, or a YA book.
Undeniably Yours by Shannon Stacey 04/09/13 ****

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Read a book that is by a new to you author, or part of a new to you series or genre.
The Choice by Suzanne Woods Fisher 04/05/13 **** (Lancaster County Secrets #1)

10. Reader's Choice: - The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory 04/02/13 ***

[Shannon]

I am in for 3.

1. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. Airel by Aaron Patterson & Chris White





5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book. I’ve Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella



8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Read a book involving a child, a teacher or student, or a YA book. Bitter Blood by Rachel Caine

[Angie]

I'm in.

1. “A" is for April: Edge of Dawn - Lara Adrian
2. Happy Birthday Adrianna!: Frost Burned - Patricia Briggs
3. Geography: Immortal Ever After - Lynsay Sands
4. Fourth Month: Once A Princess - Johanna Lindsey
5. National Humor Month: Beast Behaving Badly - Shelly Laurenston
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Swept Away By A Kiss - Katherine Ashe
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Mona Lisa Awakening - Sunny
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Grayson's Surrender - Catherine Mann
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Taken - Jet Mykles
10. Reader's Choice: Reading Between The Lines - Lauren Dane

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I'm in - I'll work out how many for my list later :)

[Katie]

0/10 read


1. A is for April: The Amethyst Eye
2. Happy Birthday, Karen!: An On Dublin Street Christmas
3. Geography: A Troubled Range
4. Fourth Month: Where The Heart Is
5. National Humor Month: Out of the Closet
6. Titanic Remembrance Day: Whitetail Rock
7. Blah Blah Blah Day: Slow Burn
8. Kindergarten Day: The Way Back
9. Take a Chance Day: Out of the Shadows
10. Reader's Choice: In the Closet

[Barbara ★]

READ: 0/10

1. “A" is for April: Warrior - Zoe Archer
2. Happy Birthday Jeanette!: No Mercy - Lori Armstrong
3. Geography: Defending Jacob - William Landay
4. Fourth Month: Bitten to Death - Jennifer Rardin (#4 Jaz Parks)
5. National Humor Month: Devilish - Maureen Johnson
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): On Stranger Tides - Tim Powers (pirates)
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - Susan Cain
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): The Ylem - Tatiana Vila (YA)
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss (new author)
10. Reader's Choice:

[Pam]

I'm in.....I'll be doing 5 books again! :-)

[Pam]

I'm doing 5.........4/5 COMPLETED.....................



1. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC April Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from The Netherlands. OR, The Netherlands is known for its agricultural exports, including approximately 2/3 of the world’s fresh flowers and bulbs, and The Hague is known as “the world’s legal capital” – so, read a book that has a character or characters involved in agriculture (farming, ranching, gardening, etc), a book with flowers on the cover, or a book in which law enforcement or the legal profession play a part.

4. Fourth Month: Read a book that has a 4 word title, is 4th in a series, or has an average rating on GoodReads of 4.00 or higher...TAMING OF THE WOLF by Lydia Dare...4-7-13

5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book.

6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Read a book set on a ship, on or near the water, or involving a disaster (natural or man-made)....Takes place mostly on a Spaceship....THERON DESTINY: BRIDES OF THERON by Rebecca Pond...4-22

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that someone else suggested you read, or a book that you have been hearing a lot of discussion about...HEAVEN IS FOR REAL by Todd Burpo...4-9-13

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Read a book involving a child, a teacher or student, or a YA book.

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Read a book that is by a new to you author, or part of a new to you series or genre....THE PERTURBER by Susie Daniel...4-8-13

10. Reader's Choice...MAGGIE MINE by Starla Kaye...

[KarenF]

I'm in for 8. Here's the theory.

0/8 Read

A for April: Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong
Happy B-Day Juana! Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands
Netherlands: Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts (flowers on cover)
Fourth Month: A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare
Humor Month: Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper
Blah Blah Blah Day: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Kindergarten Day: I Am Half Sick Of Shadows by Alan Bradley
My Choice TBD

[~Leslie~]

I'm in but I'm not sure how many.

Duration: 4/1/13 - 4/30/13

1. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC April Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from The Netherlands. OR, The Netherlands is known for its agricultural exports, including approximately 2/3 of the world’s fresh flowers and bulbs, and The Hague is known as “the world’s legal capital” – so, read a book that has a character or characters involved in agriculture (farming, ranching, gardening, etc), a book with flowers on the cover, or a book in which law enforcement or the legal profession play a part.

4. Fourth Month: Read a book that has a 4 word title, is 4th in a series, or has an average rating on GoodReads of 4.00 or higher.

5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book.

6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Read a book set on a ship, on or near the water, or involving a disaster (natural or man-made).

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that someone else suggested you read, or a book that you have been hearing a lot of discussion about.

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Read a book involving a child, a teacher or student, or a YA book.

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Read a book that is by a new to you author, or part of a new to you series or genre.

10. Reader's Choice:

[Wan]

RRRC: 2013 April Monthly Challenge
1-30 April 2013
0/5

1. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC April Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from The Netherlands. OR, The Netherlands is known for its agricultural exports, including approximately 2/3 of the world’s fresh flowers and bulbs, and The Hague is known as “the world’s legal capital” – so, read a book that has a character or characters involved in agriculture (farming, ranching, gardening, etc), a book with flowers on the cover, or a book in which law enforcement or the legal profession play a part.

4. Fourth Month: Read a book that has a 4 word title, is 4th in a series, or has an average rating on GoodReads of 4.00 or higher.

5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book.
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Read a book set on a ship, on or near the water, or involving a disaster (natural or man-made).

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that someone else suggested you read, or a book that you have been hearing a lot of discussion about.

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Read a book involving a child, a teacher or student, or a YA book.

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Read a book that is by a new to you author, or part of a new to you series or genre.

10. My Choice:

[Fran, Moderator]

April Monthly Challenge
0/? Done

1. “A" is for April: Annika,Martin- The Hostage Bargain

2. Happy Birthday KarenH!(26th)Offside

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from The Netherlands.

4. Fourth Month: 4.53 average rating- Beauty From Pain

5. National Humor Month: Shelved as humor on home page- Falling For The Ghost of You

6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): heroine suffers tragedy- Pushing The Limits

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Lover At Last!

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Eleanor & Park

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23):

10. Reader's Choice: With A Kiss

[Cassandra]

I'm in!
RRRC April Monthly Challenge - 5/5 Read
✔“A" is for April: Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian - 4/5
✔Happy Birthday Christine!: Unholy Magic by Stacia Kane - 4/8
✔Fourth Month: Out for Blood by Kristen Painter - 4/12
✔Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Real Vampires Have Curves by Gerry Bartlett - 4/13
✔Reader's Choice: Turn Coat by Jim Butcher - 4/10

[Ethel]

I'm in. Great categories! :)

0/10 read

1. "A" is for April: Cry of the Wild by Catherine Anderson
or
Club Mephisto by Annabel Joseph

2. Happy Birthday Anne!: Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton
or
Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione
or
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
or
First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost

3. Geography: Always in My Heart by Catherine Anderson (flower on the cover)
or
Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare (law enforcement)

4. Fourth Month: The Edge by Catherine Coulter (the 4th book of the series)

5. National Humor Month: Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James
or
Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James

6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Hidden Away by Maya Banks (a beach is mentioned in the recap, so I hope this revolve around water)

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Have You Seen Her? by Karen Rose

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Slave by Sherri Hayes
or
Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell

10. Reader's Choice:

[Elizabeth]

RRRC April Monthly Challenge
Duration: 4/1/13 - 4/30/13
Progress 0/?
1. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Happy Birthday Regina!: Flowers from the Storm- Laura Kinsale
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from The Netherlands. OR, read a book that has a character or characters involved in agriculture (farming, ranching, gardening, etc), a book with flowers on the cover, or a book in which law enforcement or the legal profession play a part.
4. Fourth Month: Read a book that has a 4 word title, is 4th in a series, or has an average rating on GoodReads of 4.00 or higher.
5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book.
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Read a book set on a ship, on or near the water, or involving a disaster (natural or man-made).
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that someone else suggested you read, or a book that you have been hearing a lot of discussion about.
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Read a book involving a child, a teacher or student, or a YA book.
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Read a book that is by a new to you author, or part of a new to you series or genre.
10. Reader's Choice:

[AndaM]

Monthly Challenges > April Monthly Challenge – Participant’s Thread
Challenge Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2012
0/10

1. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC April Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from The Netherlands. OR, The Netherlands is known for its agricultural exports, including approximately 2/3 of the world’s fresh flowers and bulbs, and The Hague is known as “the world’s legal capital” – so, read a book that has a character or characters involved in agriculture (farming, ranching, gardening, etc), a book with flowers on the cover, or a book in which law enforcement or the legal profession play a part.

4. Fourth Month: Read a book that has a 4 word title, is 4th in a series, or has an average rating on GoodReads of 4.00 or higher.

5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book.

6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Read a book set on a ship, on or near the water, or involving a disaster (natural or man-made).

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that someone else suggested you read, or a book that you have been hearing a lot of discussion about.

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Read a book involving a child, a teacher or student, or a YA book.

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Read a book that is by a new to you author, or part of a new to you series or genre.

10. Reader's Choice:

[Ty]

In for 10!

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

RRRC - April Challenge

0/5

1) “A" is for April: And Furthermore by Judi Dench

2) Happy Birthday Christine!: Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead

3) Geography: Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb

4) Fourth Month: :The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

5) National Humor Month: Timeless by Gail Carriger

6) Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): No Greater Love by Danielle Steel

7) Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

8) Kindergarten Day (April 21): We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver

9) Take a Chance Day (April 23): Drop Shot by Harlan Coben

10) Reader's Choice: Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris

I seem to have lots of books for this month, so I'll step up to 5 and see how I get on!

[Lacy]

I'm in and I will post later!

[jingles]

I'm having so much fun with March's challenge, I think I will try April as well. I'm not sure how many I will get done, so I will commit to three and see how far I get.

Challenge completed 04/19/13

RRRC: April Challenge
04/01/13 - 04/30/13
10/3

✔1. “A" is for April:
An Affair with Mr. Kennedy by Jillian Stone ~ 04/03/13

✔2. Happy Birthday!:
A Royal Pain by Rhys Bowen ~ 04/04/13 (Jeanette's shelf)

✔3. Geography - The Netherlands/Law Enforcement:
Something About You by Julie James ~ 04/05/13

✔4. Fourth Month:
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas ~ 04/10/13

✔5. National Humor Month:
Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips ~ 04/06/13

✔6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15):
16 Lighthouse Road by Debbie Macomber ~ 04/08/13

✔7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17):
Unlocked by Courtney Milan ~ 04/09/13

✔8. Kindergarten Day (April 21):
A Bend in the Road by Nicholas Sparks ~ 04/19/13

✔9. Take a Chance Day (April 23):
Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens ~ 04/02/13

✔10. Reader's Choice:
Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas ~ 04/11/13

[Amber]

I'm in for 5!

0/5


1. “A" is for April - And She Was: A Novel of Suspense - Allison Gaylin
5. Funny - The Best Man - Kristan Higgins
7. Blah, Blah - Wallbanger - Alice Clayton
9: New - Disarm- June Gray
10. Reader’s Choice - Lord of Darkness- Elizabeth Hoyt

[☀Rachael☀]

April Monthly Challenge

1. “A" is for April: Arthur, Keri --- Darkness Rising
2. Happy Birthday!: Patchlove -- Etiquette & Espionage --- Gail Carriger
3. Geography: Skin Trade --- Laurell K Hamilton
4. Fourth Month: Darkness devours --- Keri Arthur
5. National Humor Month: Twice Tempted --- Jeaniene Frost
6. Titanic Remembrance Day: Bayou Moon --- Ilona Andrews
7. Blah Blah Blah Day: The Queen is Dead --- Kate Locke
8. Kindergarten Day: Beautiful Redemption --- Kami Garcia
9. Take a Chance Day: Shadow and Bone --- Leigh Bardugo
10. Reader's Choice: Legacy --- Jeanne C Stein

10/10

[Irina]

Edited my list, since Finals are really putting on the pressure, this is as many as I'll be able to manage this month.. :(

April Monthly Challenge
Read – 1 out of 4

1. “A" is for April: Don’t You Forget About Me By Alexandra Potter ❤❤❤❤❤ (5.4.13)

2. Happy Birthday Katherine!: The Rules Of Engagement By Christina Dodd

5. National Humor Month: My Bluegrass Baby By Molly Harper

10. Reader's Choice: Lover at Last by JD Robb

[Lacy]

Irina wrote: "I'm in.. don't know how many I'll manage to finish but still picked out the books, because I love doing that :D

April Monthly Challenge
Read – 0 out of 10

1. “A" is for April: Don’t You Forget A..."

I love picking them out too! Even if I know I won't read them all, I still play with making the list!

[Sassafrass]

I'll go for 10!

10/10

√1. “A" is for April: Consequences by Aleatha Romig done 4/1/13

√2. Happy Birthday, Sarah!: Biting Cold

√3. Geography: so, read a book that has a character or characters involved in agriculture (farming, ranching, gardening, etc) Hammered done 4/4/13

√4. Fourth Month: Truth (rated 4.58)done 4/2/13

√5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book. Rock Chick done 4/6/13

√6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Fish & Chipsdone 4/15/13

√7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Walking Disaster done 4/7/13

√8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden done 4/2/13

√9. Take a Chance Day (April 23):Private Practice done 4/3/13

√10. Reader's Choice: The Billionaire's Beck and Call: The Complete Series done 4/5/13

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

1. "A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Gunmetal Magic, ilona Andrews Finished: 04.18.2013

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC April Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).
Happy Birthday Sherry!
Last Sacrifice, richelle mead

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from The Netherlands. OR, The Netherlands is known for its agricultural exports, including approximately 2/3 of the world’s fresh flowers and bulbs, and The Hague is known as “the world’s legal capital” – so, read a book that has a character or characters involved in agriculture (farming, ranching, gardening, etc), a book with flowers on the cover, or a book in which law enforcement or the legal profession play a part.
Midnight Promises, sherryl woods (a book with flowers on the cover)

4. Fourth Month: Read a book that has a 4 word title, is 4th in a series, or has an average rating on GoodReads of 4.00 or higher.
Heartless, gail carriger (4th in a series)

5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book.
Swimming Without a Net, maryjanice davidson

6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Read a book set on a ship, on or near the water, or involving a disaster (natural or man-made).
A Chesapeake Shores Christmas, sherryl woods (Read a book set on or near the water)

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that someone else suggested you read, or a book that you have been hearing a lot of discussion about.
Second Chance Pass, robyn carr

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Read a book involving a child, a teacher or student, or a YA book.
Beautiful Darkness, kami garcia

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Read a book that is by a new to you author, or part of a new to you series or genre.
Gone Girl, gillian flynn Finished: 04.18.2013


10. Reader's Choice: 92 Pacific Boulevard, debbie macomber Finished: 04.07.2013

[Juana "Darkness"]

I'm in. I'll post as I go along.

[Renee]

1/10

WISH ME LUCK!!

1: “A" is for April - Armed & Dangerous Finished 4/7; ★★★★★
2: Happy Birthday, Regina! - Desire Unchained
3: Geography - Hot Secrets
4: Fourth Month: A Date With Destiny
5: National Humor Month: Wallbanger
6: Titanic Remembrance Day: Kithra
7: Blah Blah Blah Day: Once Burned
8: Kindergarten Day: Babysitting the Baumgartners
9: Take A Chance Day: Bound By Desire
10: Reader's Choice: Nightwhere

[Debra]

I'm in. I'll say 3 but might really try for 10.
will post them in a bit

[Jodi]

2013 April Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

1. “A" is for April: Can't Help Falling In Love by Bella Andre

2. Happy Birthday Katharina!: Born in Ice by Nora Roberts

3. Geography: Perfect Fit by Carly Phillips

4. Fourth Month: Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones

5. National Humor Month:Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte by Diane Kelly

6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Beach House No. 9 by Christie Ridgway

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens

10. Reader's Choice: When Summer Comes by Brenda Novak

[Erin]

I'm in for 10, will post books later :)

[Michelle]

8 of 10
1) A is for April – Don't Sing at the Table by Adriana Trigiani April 28th
2) Happy Birthday – Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Michelle) April 28th
3) Geo – Lucas the Loner by Cindy Gerard April 1st
4) Fourth Month – The War of the Dwarves by Markus Heitz
5) National Humor Month – Everything Sucks by Hannah Friedman April 6th
6) Titanic Remembrance Day – Sea Fire by Karen Robards
7) Blah Blah Blah Day – One for the Money by Janet Evanovich April 15th
8) Kindergarten Day – Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith April 25th
9) Take a Chance Day – The Captain of all Pleasures by Kresley Cole April 30th
10) Reader’s choice – Voyager by Diana Gabaldon April 25th

[ZaraS]

I'm in for 2 if that's OK.

Thanks

[Mariana]

I'm in :)

April Monthly Challenge

Read 0/3

3. Geography: Read a book in which law enforcement or the legal profession play a part.
The Hypnotist

[Shannon]

I am in for 5!!

1. A is for April: Skipped
2. Happy Birthday: Skipped
3. Geography: Skipped
4. 4th Month: The Vampire's Bride 4th book in the Atlantis Series
5. National Humor Month: Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet
6. Titanic Remembrance Day: Skipped
7. Blah Blah: Reflected in You
8. Kindergarten Day: Skipped
9. Take a Chance Day: Surrender
10. Reader's Choice: One Night Stand

[Elizabeth]

April Challenge

5/5

1) “A" is for April: About That Night (4/1)

2) Happy Birthday:

3) Geography:

4) Fourth Month:

5) National Humor Month:

6) Titanic Remembrance Day:

7) Blah Blah Blah Day: Rock Chick (4/24)

8) Kindergarten Day: Point of Retreat (4/10)

9) Take a Chance Day: Forbidden (4/6)

10) Reader's Choice: Olivia (4/20)

[Chris]

I'm going for 5 - 8 ok 10.

7/10

1. "A" is for April: Across a Moonlit Sea by Marsha Canham - Finished 4/3
2. Titanic Remembrance Day - Sea Scoundrel - Annette Blair - Finished 4/7
3. Take a Chance Day - Slave to Sensation - by Nalini Singh - Finished 4/4
4. Fourth Month: - Devil's Bride (Cynster #1) by Stephanie Laurens Finished 4/9
5. Readers Choice - Windflower by Laura Landon, et al
6. Geography (Law Enforcement) - Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
7. Reader's Choice - My Man Pendleton by Elizabeth Bevarly - Finished 4/5
8. Fourth Month - 4 letter title - Wake by Amanda Hocking - Finished 4/20
9. Titanic Remembrance Day - Pirate - Iron Rose by Marsha Canham - finished 4/19

[Ann (Noumena12)]

Noumena12 Blog

0 of 10 Completed

1. “A" is for April: Always by Stover, Deb
Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.

2. Happy Birthday ~KarenH~!: The Wanderer by Robyn Carr
Read a book from a April birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC April Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).
3. Geography: Justice at Cardwell Ranch & Crime Scene at Cardwell Ranch by Daniels, B.J.
Read a book whose author, character or setting is from The Netherlands. OR, The Netherlands is known for its agricultural exports, including approximately 2/3 of the world’s fresh flowers and bulbs, and The Hague is known as “the world’s legal capital” – so, read a book that has a character or characters involved in agriculture (farming, ranching, gardening, etc), a book with flowers on the cover, or a book in which law enforcement or the legal profession play a part.

4. Fourth Month: The Trouble with Love (Cupcake Lovers, #2) by Ciotta, Beth
Read a book that has a 4 word title, is 4th in a series, or has an average rating on GoodReads of 4.00 or higher.

5. National Humor Month:
Read a funny book.

6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): The Love Shack (Beach House No. 9, #3) by Ridgway, Christie
Read a book set on a ship, on or near the water, or involving a disaster (natural or man-made).

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Lover At Last (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #11) by Ward, J.R.
Read a book that someone else suggested you read, or a book that you have been hearing a lot of discussion about.

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21):
Read a book involving a child, a teacher or student, or a YA book.

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Give Me Love (Give Me, #1) by McCarthy, Kate
Read a book that is by a new to you author, or part of a new to you series or genre.

10. Reader's Choice: