April Monthly Challenge – Participant’s Thread

[Brandilyn]

MountainKat wrote: "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..."

hehe, sorry... so you really won't like my next post ;)

[Brandilyn]

in

6/10 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): In the Red by Kari Gregg finished 4/3 3*
10. Reader's Choice: Home Again finished 4/1 4*

[Elizabeth]

RRRC April Monthly Challenge
Duration: 4/1/13 - 4/30/13
Progress 1/?
1. “A" is for April: Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh
2. Happy Birthday Regina!: Flowers from the Storm- Laura Kinsale
3. Geography: The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison (law enforcement related), 4/4/2013, 3.5*
4. Fourth Month (4th in a series): Naked Edge by Pamela Clare
5. National Humor Month: Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston
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): Lover At Last by J.R. Ward
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Daisy's Back in Town - Rachel Gibson
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:

[Ethel]

RRRC Monthly Challenge: April


3/10 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
[3.4.] 9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Slave by Sherri Hayes

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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

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10. Reader's Choice: Cry of the Wild by Catherine Anderson
or
Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell

[Penney]

April Monthly Challenge ~ 2013!
Duration April 1 ~ April 30
2/10 Read

1. "A" is for...: Anna Scarlett, Degrees of Wrong
2. Happy Birthday Marianna!: Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
3. Geography, The Netherlands: If You Hear Her by Shiloh Walker 4/3 ✯✯½
4. Fourth Month/Four Stars: Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer 4/2 ✯✯✯✯
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

[Questian]

@Brandilyn: i feel that i was like that last month...hehehehehe, now i'm trying to plow thru the books that i have, but heck, i'm amining for 5 this month, no can do 10....

good work though,.....

[Fran, Moderator]

April Monthly Challenge
3/? Done

1. “A" is for April: Annika,Martin- The Hostage Bargain 4/1 (4*)

2. Happy Birthday KarenH!(26th)Offside4/2 (3.5*)

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 4/3 (3*)

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

[Becca]

I'm going to try for all 10! Let's see if I can finish a challenge this month!

1. “A" is for April: Andrew Sean Greer The Story of a Marriage 4/4/13

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): Carrie 4/2/13

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play, Vol. 2 - Oracle 4/2/13

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.

10. Reader's Choice:

[Katie]

3/10 read


1. A is for April: The Amethyst Eye
2. Happy Birthday, Karen!: An On Dublin Street Christmas
3. Geography: A Troubled Range - 4/4, 3 stars
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 - 4/4, 2 stars
9. Take a Chance Day: Out of the Shadows
10. Reader's Choice: In the Closet - 4/4, 2 stars

[Shell]

April Monthly Challenge
Progress: 1/5 updated 4/4/13

1. “A" is for April: Avenger's Angel 3 stars 4/2/13

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

[Ezi]

APRIL Monthly Challenge:
Read 1 of 10

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

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

3. Geography (Law Enforcement): Sticks & Stones

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

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

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

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

10. Reader's Choice: Backstage Pass

[Brandilyn]

in

7/10 complete

1. “A" is for April: Abigail Roux Divide & Conquer (re-read)
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) finished 4/4 5*
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): In the Red by Kari Gregg finished 4/3 3*
10. Reader's Choice: Home Again finished 4/1 4*

[Nichole]

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

RRRC April Monthly Challenge
3/5

1. “A" is for April: Dragon Actually
2. Happy Birthday Sarah~Sehrenity!: Pale Demon 04/03 ★★★★★
3. Law Enforcement-ish: Gunmetal Magic 04/02 ★★★★☆
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 04/01 ★★★★☆
10. Reader's Choice: God Save the Queen

[Asmaa]

RRRC APRIL MONTHLY CHALLENGE:
April 1st - April 31st 2013

COMPLETED: 0/10

1. “A" is for April: Getting Over Garrett Delaney - Abby McDonald

2. Happy Birthday!: Sarah April 1st: Wake - Lisa McMann

3. Geography: Touched - Corrine Jackson (flower on the cover)

4. Fourth Month: Touch of Power - Marie V. Snyder (average rating 4.27)

5. National Humor Month: And One Last Thing - Molly Harper

6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Unbreak My Heart - Melissa Walker (story set on a sailboat)

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Brightest Kind of Darkness - P.T. Mitchell (recommended to me by my best friend)

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Babe in Boyland - Jody Gehrman

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Fury - Shirley Marr

10. Reader's Choice:What Happens Next - Colleen Clayton

[Brandilyn]

in

8/10 complete

1. “A" is for April: Abigail Roux Divide & Conquer (re-read)
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) finished 4/4 5*
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Our December finished 4/4 4*
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): We Danced finished 4/3 2.5*
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): In the Red by Kari Gregg finished 4/3 3*
10. Reader's Choice: Home Again finished 4/1 4*

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Brandilyn wrote: "in

8/10 complete

1. “A" is for April: Abigail Roux Divide & Conquer (re-read)
2. Happy Birthday PatchLove!: Sticks & Stones (re-read) finished 4/2 5*
3. Geography: (Lawyer) A Nanny for Nate fini..."

Ok, I'm officially in awe of you...don't know how you do it! I thought I was doing great having finished 2 books and being halfway through 2 more - now I'm just depressed! ;-)

[Makenzie]

April Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: April 1, 2013 - April 30, 2013
Completed: 3/10

1. “A" is for April:
2. Happy Birthday Michelle!: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward (04/04)****
3. Geography: Tamed by a Highlander by Paula Quinn (04/04)***
4. Fourth Month: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward
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: Wrangled and Tangled by Lorelei James (04/03)***

[Kerstin]

I'm in for this month! Not sure how many I get done, but I'm aiming for 8.

April Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: April 1, 2013 - April 30, 2013
Completed: 2/8

1. “A" is for April:
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography:
4. Fourth Month:
5. National Humor Month: Troubles and Treats by Tara Sivec 1/4/13 ★★★
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15):
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17):
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21):
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23) new author/series: Stalking Tender Prey by Storm Constantine ★★★★★ 3/4/13
10. Reader's Choice:

[Katie]

6/10 read


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

[Janeka]

I'm in! :)


April Monthly Challenge

8/10


1. “A" is for April: The Peach Keeper, by Sarah Addison Allen ✓ 4/24

2. Happy Birthday, Jeanette Layton!: Always Watching

3. Geography: True Betrayals ✓ 4/05

4. Fourth Month: The Subtle Knife ✓ 4/17

5. National Humor Month: The Cupid Effect ✔ 4/27

6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): The Deep End of the Ocean

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Moscow Rules ✓ 4/28

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): A Clockwork Orange ✔ 4/16

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Beautiful Malice ✓ 4/08

10. Reader's Choice: The Gin Lovers ✓ 4/13

[KarenF]

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

2/8 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) 4/5/13
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 4/3/13
My Choice TBD


Unread:

Read:

[Brandilyn]

in

9/10 complete

1. “A" is for April: Adams, Diane Stronger in Your Hands finished 4/5 4*
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: Divide & Conquer (re-read)
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Fish & Chips (re-read) finished 4/4 5*
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Our December finished 4/4 4*
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): We Danced finished 4/3 2.5*
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): In the Red by Kari Gregg finished 4/3 3*
10. Reader's Choice: Home Again finished 4/1 4*

[Kate]

2/? (Not sure how many I'll get to)

1. A is for April: All Access 4/5/13
2. Happy Birthday Karen! Do Over 4/5/13

[Brandilyn]

DONE!

10/10 complete

1. “A" is for April: Adams, Diane Stronger in Your Hands finished 4/5 4*
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: Divide & Conquer (re-read) finished 4/5 5*
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Fish & Chips (re-read) finished 4/4 5*
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Our December finished 4/4 4*
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): We Danced finished 4/3 2.5*
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): In the Red by Kari Gregg finished 4/3 3*
10. Reader's Choice: Home Again finished 4/1 4*

[Breann]

WTG Brandilyn! (sheesh, I haven't even read ONE yet ;))

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Wow, Brandilyn! You are rocking this month! Congrats!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Amazing Brandilyn, I don't know how you did it, but I'm totally impressed! Congrats!

[Elizabeth]

Congrats Brandilyn!

Progress 3/?

1. “A" is for April: Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh
2. Happy Birthday Regina!: Flowers from the Storm- Laura Kinsale
3. Geography: The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison (law enforcement related), 4/4/2013, 3.5*
4. Fourth Month (4th in a series): Naked Edge by Pamela Clare
5. National Humor Month: Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Every Which Way But Dead - Kim Harrison
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Lover At Last by J.R. Ward
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Daisy's Back in Town - Rachel Gibson
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Odd Interlude: A Special Odd Thomas Adventure, 4/6/2013, 2*
10. Reader's Choice: Play Dirty - Sandra Brown, 4/5/2013, 3.5*

[Bookchaser]

2013 April Monthly Challenge

3/10 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 04/05/13
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.
Only With a Highlander by Janet Chapman
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:
Larkspur Road by Jill Gregory 04/05/13

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[Amber]

Congrats Brandilyn!

2/5


1. “A" is for April - And She Was: A Novel of Suspense - Allison Gaylin 4/6/13
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

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

RRRC - April Challenge

1/3

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 - 6th April

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

[Lacy]

Way to go, Brandilyn!

[Lacy]

April Monthly Challenge
3/5 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!: Happy Birthday Linda! - Lover At Last by J.R. Ward - Currently reading


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):
Hidden by P.C. Cast - 4/5/2013 - ***

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Slammed by Colleen Hoover - 4/1/2013 - *****


10. Reader's Choice:

[Breann]

Read: 1/5


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 4/6/13 ★★★✩✩

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

2013 April Monthly Challenge
4/10 Completed

April Monthly Challenge

✔1. “A" is for April: Come A Little Bit Closer 4/5/13
2. Happy Birthday to Me!: Offside
3. Geography: Love Irresistibly
4. Fourth Month: Thrown by a Curve
✔5. National Humor Month: Delicate Freakn' Flower 4/6/13
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Twice Tempted
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Tigers and Devils
✔8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Seduced by a Pirate 4/2/13
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Dead Witch Walking
✔10. Reader's Choice: Lover Unbound 4/3/13

Read:

[Lisa]

I will do 5!

COMPLETED: 1/5

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-COMPLETED: April 6, 2013. RATED: 5 Stars

[Susan]

3/10



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.
A Profiler's Case for Seduction - Carla Cassidy (HRS #1748 - Apr 2013) (Book 4 - Vengeance in Texas series) - Apr 6

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:

[Sandra]

Hooray, Brandilyn!

[Sandra]

RRRC April 2013 Monthly Challenge

2/5 Completed

1. “A": After Dark 7/4/13 ★★★★★
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 ★★★★

[Ethel]

Wow, truly amazing Brandilyn! Congrats! :)

4/10 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
[3.4.] 9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Slave by Sherri Hayes
[7.4.] 5. National Humor Month: Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James

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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

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)

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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

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10. Reader's Choice: Cry of the Wild by Catherine Anderson
or
Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell

[Jodi]

2013 April Monthly Challenge

6/10 Completed

1. “A" is for April: Can't Help Falling In Love by Bella Andre Done 4/7/2013

2. Happy Birthday Katharina!: Born in Ice by Nora Roberts Done 4/5/2013

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 Done 4/1/2013

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst Done 4/6/2013

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles Done 4/4/13

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

10. Reader's Choice: When Summer Comes by Brenda Novak Done 4/3/13

[Fran, Moderator]

April Monthly Challenge
5/? Done

1. “A" is for April: Annika,Martin- The Hostage Bargain 4/1 (4*)

2. Happy Birthday KarenH!(26th)Offside4/2 (3.5*)

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 4/6 (3*)

6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): heroine suffers tragedy- Pushing The Limits 4/3 (3*)

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 4/7 (4*)

[Shan ~A~]

April Challenge
Progress: 8/8

"A" is for April: Almost Perfect(Perfect Trilogy #1) by Julie Ortolon 04/07
Happy Birthday! Sarah: Lover Eternal(Black Dagger Brotherhood #2) by J.R. Ward 04/27
Fourth Month: Seduced by the Storm(ACRO #3) by Sydney Croft 04/17
Titanic Remembrance Day(April 15): A Weekend Temptation by Krista Caley 04/17
Blah Blah Blah Day(April 17): Their Virgin Captive(Masters of Menage #1) by Shayla Black and Lexie Blake 04/29
Kindergarten Day(April 21): Out of Time(Out of Time #1) by Monique Martin 04/16
Take a Chance Day(April 23): Inappropriate Thoughts(Victoria Wilde #1) by Ian Dalton 04/05
Reader's Choice: Long Hard Ride(Rough Riders #1) by Lorelei James 04/14

[Breann]

Read: 2/5


1. “A" is for April: A Troubled Range by Andrew Grey 4/7/13 ★★★✩✩

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 4/6/13 ★★★✩✩

[Joann]

I'm in for 5 this month.

RRRC April Monthly Reading Challenge

Duration: April 1, 2013 - April 30, 2013

2/5 Read

1. “A" is for April: Chain Reaction by Zoe Archer
2. Happy Birthday Kimberly *Kyhm*!: The Lady is a Vamp by Lynsay Sands, 04.07.13 ★★★★
3. Fourth Month (4th in a series): Raven Cursed by Faith Hunter
4. Take a Chance Day (New-2-Me Author): Isabeau: A Novel of Queen Isabella and Sir Roger Mortimer by N. Gemini Sasson, 04.06.13 ★★★★★
5. Reader's Choice: Savage Summit: The True Stories of the First Five Women Who Climbed K2, the World's Most Feared Mountain by Jennifer Jordan

[FlibBityFLooB]

1/10 read. Hated the heroine in THOUGHTLESS, but I loved the sexual tension and angst. :)

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, 4/7/13, ★★★★☆
10. Reader's Choice - Damaged Goods by Gallagher

[Nichole]

I finished the original 5 so I'm going to change it to 10!

RRRC April Monthly Challenge
5/10

1. “A" is for April: Dragon Actually
2. Happy Birthday Sarah~Sehrenity!: Pale Demon 04/03 ★★★★★
3. Law Enforcement-ish: Gunmetal Magic 04/02 ★★★★☆
4. Fourth Month: Keeping Secret
5. National Humor Month: Holy Smokes
6. Titanic: Bayou Moon
7. Blah Blah Blah: Archangel's Kiss 04/07 ★★★★☆
8. Kindergarten Day: Daughter of Smoke & Bone 04/06 ★★★★☆
9. Take a Chance Day: Unholy Ghosts 04/01 ★★★★☆
10. Reader's Choice: God Save the Queen

[Breann]

Read: 3/5


1. “A" is for April: A Troubled Range by Andrew Grey 4/7/13 ★★★✩✩

4. Fourth Month: A Matter of Time

7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Louder Than Sirens, Louder Than Bells 4/7/13 ★★★★★

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

10. Reader's Choice: Offside 4/6/13 ★★★✩✩

[Amber]

3/5


1. “A" is for April - And She Was: A Novel of Suspense - Allison Gaylin 4/6/13
5. Funny - The Best Man - Kristan Higgins 4/8/13
7. Blah, Blah - Wallbanger - Alice Clayton 4/2/13
9: New - Disarm- June Gray
10. Reader’s Choice - Lord of Darkness- Elizabeth Hoyt

[Questian]

Congrats Brandilyn!