April Monthly Challenge – Participant’s Thread

[Kausar]

I'm in, not sure yet for how many...

[Angela]

Romance Readers Reading Challenge DONE!
Monthly Challenge: April 1 – 30, 2013

“A" is for April: Alpha, Rachel Vincent APR 16
Happy Birthday ~♥*Marianna*♥~: Rogue, Rachel Vincent APR 3
Geography (Ranch, Enforcers, Legal): Pride, Rachel Vincent APR 5
4th Month (4+ Rating): Prey, Rachel Vincent APR 7
Humor Month (Funny Book): When Lightning Strikes, Meg Cabot APR 4
Titanic Remembrance (Travel Overseas-Atlantic Ocean): Blood Promise, Richelle Mead APR 9
Blah Blah Blah (Lots of Discussion): Shadow Kiss, Richelle Mead APR 8
Kindergarten (Teens, YA): Frostbite, Richelle Mead APR 6
Take a Chance (New Author, Series, Genre): The New Hunger, Isaac Marion APR 2
Reader’s Choice: Belonging, Kelley Armstrong APR 1
Reader’s Choice: Spirit Bound, Richelle Mead APR 11
Reader’s Choice: Shift, Rachel Vincent APR 13
Reader’s Choice: Last Sacrifice, Richelle Mead APR 14
Reader’s Choice: Vampire Academy: The Ultimate Guide, Richelle Mead APR 15

[Lindy]

Count me in again

[Ashley]

I really want to try to do this challenge. I have never finished one before, but I hope that I can this time!

[Siang]

I'm in. :D

[Lindy-Lane]

It's been a while since I've participated in the monthly challenges, so I'm in for this one for the 3 book option. I'll post my books as I read along.

3/3 READ

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'.

Anne Brontë the book The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (4.26)

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.

Janie Face to Face by Caroline B. Cooney (4.13)

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 Guardian by Dee Henderson *[a new for me series] (4.14)

[FlibBityFLooB]

I'm back for the first time in forever, and I am going to try the April challenge :)

0/10 read

1. A Book - Abducted in India by Brooks
2. Birthday - Melanie! - Lover Reborn by Ward
3. Flowers on cover - Love Is Blind by Sands
4. Rated 4.0+ - Crucible of Fate by Calmes
5. Funny book - Seduction and Snacks by Sivec
6. Ship book - Ransom by Rowan
7. Lots of discussions - Lover At Last by Ward
8. YA Book - The Battle for Jericho by Gant
9. New to Me Author/Series - Thoughtless by Stephens
10. Reader's Choice - Damaged Goods by Gallagher

[Lacy]

April Monthly Challenge
0/5 I will probably do 10, but starting small!

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).
Happy Birthday Linda! - Lover At Last by J.R. Ward


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.
Ever After by Kim Harrison

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.
Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux


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:

[Deedee]

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

6/10

1) “A" is for April:

2) Happy Birthday:

3) Geography:

4) Fourth Month:

All That I Am (2011) by Anna Funder

5) National Humor Month:

No Way to Treat a First Lady (2002) by Christopher Buckley


6) Titanic Remembrance Day:

7) Blah Blah Blah Day:

A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire #4) (2005) by George R.R. Martin

8) Kindergarten Day:
YA book

Elsewhere (2005) by Gabrielle Zevin

9) Take a Chance Day:

Bellfield Hall (Dido Kent #1) (2008) by Anna Dean

10) Reader's Choice:

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2012) by Rachel Joyce

[Nichole]

I'm in, not sure how many yet.

[Hina]

0/10 Completed


1. “A" is for April: All He Wants by Emily Ryan-Davis.

2. Happy Birthday Katharina!: The Look of Love by Bella Andre.

3. Geography: The Promise of Love by Lori Foster.


4. Fourth Month: Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis.

5. National Humor Month: Hearts and Llamas by Tara Sivec.

6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Curve Ball by Charlotte Stein.

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): The Diamonds of Welbourne Manor: Justine and the Noble Viscount \ Annalise and the Scandalous Rake \ Charlotte and the Wicked Lord by Diane Gaston.

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Nanny to the Billionaire's Son by Barbara McMahon.

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): The Next Always by Nora Roberts.

10. Reader's Choice: Slade by Laurann Dohner.

[Erin]

I'm in. This list will probably change, but I like having one to start with.

RRRC April Challenge

Read: 0/10

1. A is for April: Touch & Geaux by Abigail Reynolds
2. Happy Birthday Regina!: The Rebuilding Year by Kaje Harper
3. Geography - The Netherlands: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville
4. Fourth Month: With Caution by J.L. Langley
5. National Humor Day: Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston
6. Titanic Remembrance Day: Wolf Line by Vivian Arend
7. Blah Day: Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost
8. Kindergarten Day: One Small Thing by Piper Vaughn
9. Take a Chance Day: Here Kitty, Kitty by Joyee Flynn
10. Reader's Choice: With Love by J.L. Langley

[Erin]

I'm in. This list will probably change, but I like having one to start with.

RRRC April Challenge

Read: 0/10

1. A is for April: Touch & Geaux by Abigail Reynolds
2. Happy Birthday Regina!: The Rebuilding Year by Kaje Harper
3. Geography - The Netherlands: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville
4. Fourth Month: With Caution by J.L. Langley
5. National Humor Day: Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston
6. Titanic Remembrance Day: Wolf Line by Vivian Arend
7. Blah Day: Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost
8. Kindergarten Day: One Small Thing by Piper Vaughn
9. Take a Chance Day: Here Kitty, Kitty by Joyee Flynn
10. Reader's Choice: With Love by J.L. Langley

[Lynne]

APRIL
0 of 10 Complete!

1. Starts with “A”: Edge of Dawn by Lara Adrian
2. Happy Birthday Lauren!: Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
3. The Netherlands: Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood (FBI)
4. Fourth Month: By His Majesty's Grace by Jennifer Blake (4 words)
5. Natl. Humor Month: The Fangover by Erin McCarthy & Kathy Love
6. Titanic Day: Where Heaven Begins by Rosanne Bittner (on a ship)
7. Blah Blah Blah Day: Feint of Art by Juliet Blackwell (friend referral)
8. Kindergarten Day : Lure of Song and Magic by Patricia Rice (child)
9. Take a Chance Day: Dark Angel by Mary Balogh (new series)
10. Reader's Choice: Bring Me Home for Christmas by Robyn Carr

To Read:

[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

I am in for all 10 again :)
will update my list this weekend..

my list so far:

10/10 - updated 05.01 Complete

✔ 1. “A" is for April: Radiance by Alyson Noel / 04.26 `
✔ 2. Happy Birthday!: (Ann) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling / 04.15 `
✔ 3. Geography: Love Irresistibly by Julie James / 04.26 ` (a book in which law enforcement or the legal profession play a part.)
✔ 4. Fourth Month: Sins & Needles by Karina Kalle / 04.17 ` (4.00 avg. gr rating)
✔ 5. National Humor Month: Smart Girls Get What They Want by Sarah Strohmeyer / 04.19 ` (a funny book)
✔ 6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Wake by Amanda Hocking / 04.16 ` (set near water)
✔ 7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): A Shade of Vampire by Bella Forrest / 04.03 ` (a book someone suggested)
✔ 8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Terra by Gretchen Powell / 04.22 ` (YA book)
✔ 9. Take a Chance Day (April 23):Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck / 04.30 ` (new to me author/new series or genre)
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: If Looks Could Kill by Kate White / 04.30 `

Done:

[Nichole]

My goal is 5 but I have 10 picked out just in case!

RRRC April Monthly Challenge
0/5

1. “A" is for April: Dragon Actually
2. Happy Birthday Sarah~Sehrenity!: Pale Demon
3. Law Enforcement-ish: Gunmetal Magic
4. Fourth Month: Keeping Secret
5. National Humor Month: Holy Smokes
6. Titanic: Bayou Moon
7. Blah Blah Blah: Archangel's Kiss
8. Kindergarten Day: Daughter of Smoke & Bone
9. Take a Chance Day: Unholy Ghosts
10. Reader's Choice: God Save the Queen

[Penney]

April Monthly Challenge ~ 2013!
Duration April 1 ~ April 30
0/10 Read

1. "A" is for...: TBD
2. Happy Birthday Marianna!: Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
3. Geography, The Netherlands: If You Hear Her by Shiloh Walker
4. Fourth Month/Four Stars: Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer
5. National Humor Month: Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec
6. Titanic Remembrance Day: Undertow by Cherry Adair
7. Blah Blah Blah: Lover At Last by J.R. Ward
8. Kindergarten Day: Slammed by Colleen Hoover
9. Take a Chance Day: My Blood Runs Blue by Stacy Eaton
10. Reader's Choice: Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas

[Kausar]

1. A for April: Angel - Lee Weatherly
2. Happy Birthday: Soulless - Gail Carriger (Kimberly (*kyhm*)
3. Geography: Inherit the Sky - Ariel Tachna
4. Fourth month: Rapture - Lauren Kate
5. National Humour month: I've got your number: Sophie Kinsella
6. Titanic remembrance Day (April 15): Obsidian - Jennifer L. Armentrout
7. Blah blah blah day (April 17): Rosebush - Michele Jeffe (Ikram)
8. Kindergarten day (April 21): Gabriel's Inferno - Sylvester Reynard
9. Take a chance day (April 23): Taken - Jet Mykles
10. Readers choice: The Immortal Rules - Julie Kagawa

[maria helena]

April Monthly Challenge
Progress: 7/8

✔ 1. “A" is for April: Only Time Will Tell by Jeffrey Archer ★★★ 4.14.13
✔ 2. Happy Birthday Melissa So Cal Gal!: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks ★★★ 4.2.13
✔ 3. Geography: In Harm's Way by Irene Hannon ★★★★ 4.13.13
✔ 4. Fourth Month: Killer Takes All by Erica Spindler ★★★ 4.12.13
5. National Humor Month:
✔ 8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Beautiful Chaos by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl ★★★ 4.10.13
✔ 9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Silver Justice by Russell Blake ★★★ 4.6.13
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Blind Alley by Iris Johansen ★★★ 4.3.13

[Shell]

April Monthly Challenge
Progress: 0/5 updated

1. “A" is for April: Avenger's Angel

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

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. Rapture

5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book. It Had to Be You

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

[BJ Rose]

I'm in - will know how many once I make my list...

[Heather]

READ: 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:

[Patricia]

I'm in
0/7

1. “A" is for April:Written in Red Anne Bishop

2. Happy Birthday!:Deadly Sting Jennifer Estep (Happy BD Linda)

4. Fourth Month: 4th in a series Of Shadow Born Dianne Sylvan

5. National Humor Month:Only Lycans Need Apply Michele Bardsley

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21):YA book Scarlet Marissa Meyer

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23):Rising Darkness Thea Harrison

10. Reader's Choice:Blood Trade Faith Hunter

[Sandra]

RRRC April 2013 Monthly Challenge

0/5 Completed

1. “A": After Dark
2. Fourth Month: A Low Down Dirty Shane
3. Funny: Wolf with Benefits
4. Blah Blah Blah Day: Twice Tempted
5. Reader's Choice: TBD

[Julianna]

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

[Questian]

Count me in, but i still need to look for the books that will be in the list... not sure if'm i'm gonna be reading the usual 10 books..maybe will start with just 5 1st....

[Ethel]

Yay, the first book read. :)

1/10 read

[1.4.] 1. "A" is for April: Club Mephisto by Annabel Joseph

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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:

[Lisa]

I will do 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'- Rock Chick By Kristen Ashley.

3. Geography: book with flowers on the cover- Every Rose by: Lynetta Halat

4. Fourth Month: Read a book that has a GoodReads of 4.00 or higher.- Protecting What's His By: Tessa Bailey

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): a YA book. Walking Disaster By: Jamie McGuire

10. Reader's Choice:Rules of Entanglement By: Gina L. Maxwell

[Questian]

Here is MIne:


RRRC April 2013 Monthly Challenge

0/5

1. A" is for April: Night Secrets by Cherry Adair
2. Happy Birthday!: Jamie (April 11): In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
3. Geography: Reno's Chance: A Navy Seals Story by Lora Leigh
4. Fourth Month: The Velvet Promise by Jude Deveraux.
5. Take a Chance Day: Gina Maxwell- Seducing Cinderella (New author)

[Hina]

1/10 Completed


1. “A" is for April: All He Wants by Emily Ryan-Davis. Completed 4/1/13 **** (4 Stars)

2. Happy Birthday Katharina!: The Look of Love by Bella Andre.

3. Geography: The Promise of Love by Lori Foster.

4. Fourth Month: Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis.

5. National Humor Month: Hearts and Llamas by Tara Sivec.

6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Curve Ball by Charlotte Stein.

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): The Diamonds of Welbourne Manor: Justine and the Noble Viscount \ Annalise and the Scandalous Rake \ Charlotte and the Wicked Lord by Diane Gaston.

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Nanny to the Billionaire's Son by Barbara McMahon.

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): The Next Always by Nora Roberts.

10. Reader's Choice: Slade by Laurann Dohner.

[Susan]

2/10



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.
His Callahan Bride's Baby - Tina Leonard (HAR #1445 - Apr 2013) (ranching) - Apr 1

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.
Ten Years Later... - Marie Ferrarella (HSE #2252 - Apr 2013) (child) - Apr 1

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:

[bamaace83]

I'm going to try for all 10 again this month. I am loving that these challenges are making me reach outside my normal literary box and find different books that I normally wouldn't have picked up.

[Suzanne]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
April Monthly Challenge
Duration: 4/1/2013 - 4/30/2013

Progress: 10 out of 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':
The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani - ***** - 4/1/2013

2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday Sheila:
Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb - ***** - 4/12/2013

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:
Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts - ***** - 4/8/2013

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:
A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton - **** - 4/4/2013

5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book:
Fifty Shames of Earl Grey by Fanny Merkin - **** - 4/3/2013

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):
Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning - ***** - 4/7/2013

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:
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price - ** - 4/10/2013

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Read a book involving a child, a teacher or student, or a YA book:
A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley - **** - 4/2/2013

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 Smoke Thief by Shana Abe - ***** - 4/2/2013

10. Reader's Choice:
I'm Over All That: And Other Confessions by Shirley Maclaine - ***** - 4/12/2013

[BJ Rose]

I missed my goal last month, but will try for same number again:

RRRC Monthly Challenge
April 1-30, 2013

0/7

1. Starts w/A: Alexander, Victoria: The Importance of Being Wicked
2. HB: Amanda (18th): Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas
3. Geo: Law Enforcement: Lt. Eve Dallas in Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb
4. 4th Month/4-word title: The Truth About Love by Stephanie Laurens
7.Blah, blah, blah: book recommended as BOM: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
8. YA Book: Reached by Ally Condie
10. Reader's choice - TBD

[Brandilyn]

in

1/10 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) finished 4/1 5*
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

[Lacy]

April Monthly Challenge
1/5 I will probably do 10, but starting small!

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).
Happy Birthday Linda! - Lover At Last by J.R. Ward


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.
Ever After by Kim Harrison

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.
Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux


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): Slammed by Colleen Hoover - 4/1/2013 - *****


10. Reader's Choice:

[Brandilyn]

in

2/10 complete

1. “A" is for April: After the End
2. Happy Birthday PatchLove!: Sticks & Stones (re-read)
3. Geography: Inherit the Sky
4. Fourth Month: Crucible of Fate (Change of Heart #4) finished 4/1 5*
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: Home Again finished 4/1 4*

[Ethel]

RRRC Monthly Challenge: April


2/10 read

[1.4.] 1. "A" is for April: Club Mephisto by Annabel Joseph
[2.4.] 7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

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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)

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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:

[Hina]

2/10 Completed


1. “A" is for April: All He Wants by Emily Ryan-Davis. Completed 4/1/13 **** (4 Stars)

2. Happy Birthday Katharina!: The Look of Love by Bella Andre. Completed 4/2/13 **** (4 Stars)

3. Geography: The Promise of Love by Lori Foster.

4. Fourth Month: Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis.

5. National Humor Month: Hearts and Llamas by Tara Sivec.

6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Curve Ball by Charlotte Stein.

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): The Diamonds of Welbourne Manor: Justine and the Noble Viscount \ Annalise and the Scandalous Rake \ Charlotte and the Wicked Lord by Diane Gaston.

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Nanny to the Billionaire's Son by Barbara McMahon.

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): The Next Always by Nora Roberts.

10. Reader's Choice: Slade by Laurann Dohner.

[Brandilyn]

in

3/10 complete

1. “A" is for April: After the End
2. Happy Birthday PatchLove!: Sticks & Stones (re-read) finished 4/2 5*
3. Geography: Inherit the Sky
4. Fourth Month: Crucible of Fate (Change of Heart #4) finished 4/1 5*
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: Home Again finished 4/1 4*

[Amber]

1/5


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 4/2/13
9: New - Disarm- June Gray
10. Reader’s Choice - Lord of Darkness- Elizabeth Hoyt

[Brandilyn]

in

4/10 complete

1. “A" is for April: After the End
2. Happy Birthday PatchLove!: Sticks & Stones (re-read) finished 4/2 5*
3. Geography: (Lawyer) A Nanny for Nate finished 4/2 4*
4. Fourth Month: Crucible of Fate (Change of Heart #4) finished 4/1 5*
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: Home Again finished 4/1 4*

[Sandra]

RRRC April 2013 Monthly Challenge

1/5 Completed

1. “A": After Dark
2. Fourth Month: A Low Down Dirty Shane
3. Funny: Wolf with Benefits
4. Blah Blah Blah Day: Twice Tempted
5. Reader's Choice: The Night Beat 3/4/13 ★★★★

[Bookchaser]

2013 April Monthly Challenge

1/10 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 04/02/13
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
OR
Larkspur Road by Jill Gregory
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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[Questian]

Here is Mine:


RRRC April 2013 Monthly Challenge

1/5

1. A" is for April: Night Secrets by Cherry Adair April 03
2. Happy Birthday!: Jamie (April 11): In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
3. Geography: The Witness by Nora Roberts
4. Fourth Month: The Velvet Promise by Jude Deveraux.
5. Take a Chance Day: Gina Maxwell- Seducing Cinderella (New author)

[Brandilyn]

in

5/10 complete

1. “A" is for April: After the End
2. Happy Birthday PatchLove!: Sticks & Stones (re-read) finished 4/2 5*
3. Geography: (Lawyer) A Nanny for Nate finished 4/2 4*
4. Fourth Month: Crucible of Fate (Change of Heart #4) finished 4/1 5*
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): We Danced finished 4/3 2.5*
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Beyond the Edge
10. Reader's Choice: Home Again finished 4/1 4*

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Brandilyn wrote: "in

5/10 complete"

It's only the 3rd of the month and you are making me feel like such a slacker!! You've finished 5 and I am just over 50% in my first! I better get to reading (and listening!)

[Erin]

Read: 1/10

1. A is for April: Touch & Geaux by Abigail Reynolds
2. Happy Birthday Regina!: The Rebuilding Year by Kaje Harper 4/2/13
3. Geography - The Netherlands: I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier by Crystal Rose
4. Fourth Month: With Caution by J.L. Langley
5. National Humor Day: Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston
6. Titanic Remembrance Day: Wolf Line by Vivian Arend
7. Blah Day: Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost
8. Kindergarten Day: One Small Thing by Piper Vaughn
9. Take a Chance Day: Here Kitty, Kitty by Joyee Flynn
10. Reader's Choice: Where He Ends and I Begin by Cardeno C.

[BJ Rose]

I missed my goal last month, but will try for same number again:

RRRC Monthly Challenge
April 1-30, 2013

2/7

√ 1. Starts w/A: Alexander, Victoria: The Importance of Being Wicked - 4.03
2. HB: Amanda (18th): Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas
√ 3. Geo: Law Enforcement: Lt. Eve Dallas in Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb - 4.02
4. 4th Month/4-word title: The Truth About Love by Stephanie Laurens
7.Blah, blah, blah: book recommended as BOM: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
8. YA Book: Reached by Ally Condie
10. Reader's choice - TBD

[Lacy]

April Monthly Challenge
2/5 I will probably do 10, but starting small!

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).
Happy Birthday Linda! - Lover At Last by J.R. Ward


3. Geography(Flowers on the cover): Daisy's Back in Town by Rachel Gibson - 4/3/2013 - ****

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.
Ever After by Kim Harrison

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.
Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux


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): Slammed by Colleen Hoover - 4/1/2013 - *****


10. Reader's Choice: