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April Monthly Challenge 8/8 I'm increasing my books to 10 total! 8/10
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'.
Love Irresistibly by Julie James - 4/10/2013 - ****
5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book.
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young - 4/13/2013 - *****
Hidden by P.C. Cast - 4/5/2013 - ***
Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire - 4/12/2013 - ****
almost forgot about this. April Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1 to 30 April 2013
Progress: 3/5
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1. 'A' for April ~ Always the Baker, Never the Bride by Sandra D. Bricker
10. Reader's Choice ~ The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes
CONGRATZ TO THOSE WHO ARE DONE WITH THIER LIST!!!!!!!!!!!
Re-post!RRRC April 2013 Monthly Challenge
3/5
1. A" is for April:
2. Happy Birthday!: Jamie (April 11):
3. Geography:
4. Fourth Month: The Velvet Promise by Jude Deveraux.
5. Take a Chance Day:Jennifer Apodaca- title
The Baby Bargain (New author)
Re-post!RRRC April 2013 Monthly Challenge
4/5
1. A" is for April:
2. Happy Birthday!: Jamie (April 11):
3. Geography:
4. Fourth Month: The Velvet Promise by Jude Deveraux.
5. Take a Chance Day:
RRRC April ChallengeRead: 10/10 Done!
READ: 4/10✔1. “A" is for April: Warrior - Zoe Archer 4/11
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 4/14
✔6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): On Stranger Tides - Tim Powers (pirates) 4/5
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: The Next Always - Nora Roberts 4/9
4/10 read1. A Book - Abducted in India by Brooks - 4/14/13, ★☆☆☆☆
2. Birthday - Melanie! - Lover Reborn by Ward
3. Flowers on cover - Love Is Blind by Sands, 4/15/13, ★★★★☆
4. Rated 4.0+ - Crucible of Fate by Calmes
5. Funny book - Seduction and Snacks by Sivec, 4/8/13, ★★★★☆
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
April Monthly Challenge ~ 2013!Duration April 1 ~ April 30
9/10 Read
1. "A" is for...:
2. Happy Birthday Marianna!:
3. Geography, The Netherlands:
4. Fourth Month/Four Stars:
5. National Humor Month:
6. Titanic Remembrance Day:
7. Blah Blah Blah: Lover At Last by J.R. Ward
8. Kindergarten Day:
9. Take a Chance Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
April Monthly Challenge ~ 2013!Duration April 1 ~ April 30
2/5 Read
1. "A" is for April: The Atlantis Complex by Eoin Colfer
9. Take a Chance Day: -New2Me Author/Series -Accidentally in Love with...A God? by Mimi
10. My Choice: Requiem by Lauren Oliver
RRRC Monthly ChallengeApril 1-30, 2013
6/7
√ 1. Starts w/A: Alexander, Victoria: The Importance of Being Wicked - 4.03
√ 2. HB: Amanda (18th): Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas - 4.16
√ 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 - 4.13
8. YA Book: Reached by Ally Condie
√ 9. Take-a-Chance Day: New Author: T. H. White: The Once and Future King - 4.08
√ 10. Reacher's choice - And the Miss Ran Away with the Rake by Elizabeth Boyle
April Monthly Challenge 9/10
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'.
Love Irresistibly by Julie James - 4/10/2013 - ****
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young - 4/13/2013 - *****
Hidden by P.C. Cast - 4/5/2013 - ***
Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire - 4/12/2013 - ****
Romance Readers Reading Challenge DONE! 14/14Monthly Challenge: April 1 – 30, 2013
April Monthly Challenge ~ 2013!Duration April 1 ~ April 30
10/10 Read ~ All Done!!
1. "A" is for...:
2. Happy Birthday Marianna!:
3. Geography, The Netherlands:
4. Fourth Month/Four Stars:
5. National Humor Month:
6. Titanic Remembrance Day:
7. Blah Blah Blah:
8. Kindergarten Day:
9. Take a Chance Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
Congrats, Angie and Penney!
~KarenH~ wrote: "Congrats, Angie and Penney!"Thanks KarenH!
Congrats Erin, Cassandra, & Penney!
Congrats to all the finishers so far!7/10 Done
1. April:
2. Happy B-Day LeeAnna!: Primal Desires by Susan Sizemore
3. Flower on Cvr:
4. Fourth Month:
5. Humor Month:
6. Titanic Day:
7. Blah Blah Day: Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James
8. Kindergarten Day:
9. Take a Chance:
10. My Choice: The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison
Read: 5/51. “A" is for April: A Troubled Range by Andrew Grey 4/7/13 ★★★✩✩
4. Fourth Month: A Matter of Time 4/14/13 ★★★★★
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Louder Than Sirens, Louder Than Bells 4/7/13 ★★★★★
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Something Like Summer 4/18/13 ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Offside 4/6/13 ★★★✩✩
All done! :)
10/10--Done!√1. “A" is for April: Consequences by Aleatha Romig done 4/1/13
√2. Happy Birthday, Sarah!: Biting Cold done 4/18/13
√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
2013 April Monthly Challenge10/10 Completed!
April Monthly Challenge
✔1. “A" is for April: Come A Little Bit Closer 4/5/13
✔2. Happy Birthday to Me!: Offside 4/17/13
✔3. Geography: Love Irresistibly 4/11/13
✔4. Fourth Month: Thrown by a Curve 4/12/13
✔5. National Humor Month: Delicate Freakn' Flower 4/6/13
✔6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Twice Tempted 4/7/13
✔7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Tigers and Devils 4/17/13
✔8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Seduced by a Pirate 4/2/13
✔9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Dead Witch Walking 4/15/13
✔10. Reader's Choice: Lover Unbound 4/3/13
Read:
Congrats to all finishers! :)I had a bad luck and my ebook reader broke down. :/
I have ordered a new one and I hope I have it in my hands next week. I'm still hoping to be able to read 10 books (only 4 more to go!), I just have to read shorter ones. :)
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2. Happy Birthday Sheila!: A Brewing Storm by Richard Castle
3. Geography: Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare (law enforcement)
4. Fourth Month: Captive in the Dark by C.J. Roberts
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10. Reader's Choice: Away From Me by Sophie Oak
I'm done! Woohoo!!Challenge completed 04/19/13
RRRC: April Challenge
04/01/13 - 04/30/13
10/10
✔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
Yeah, Karen, jingles, and anyone else who has finished!
Not that much time left, but I'd still like to try :]8/10 read
1. “A" is for April: The One That Got Away by Rhianne Aile ✔ ★★★★★
2. Happy Birthday! (Michelle’s Booklist): The Geek Job by Eve Langlais ✔ ★★★★★
3. Geography: Dutch Treat by Andrew Grey ✔ ★★★★✩
4. Fourth Month: Rebel by Kristina Douglas (The Fallen #4) ✔ ★★★★★
5. National Humor Month: Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec ✔ ★★★★★
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Fateful by Claudia Gray
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Cut & Run by Abigail Roux
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr ✔ ★★★✩✩
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): If All The Sand Were Pearl by Pepper Espinoza ✔ ★★★✩✩
10. Reader's Choice: Snow Angel by Sharon Maria Bidwell ✔ ★★★★✩
2013 April Monthly Challenge7/10 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'.
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.
Happy Birthday Adriana! (April 5)
A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr
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.
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.
05. National Humor Month: Read a funny book.
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).
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.
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.
10. Reader's Choice:
Last Wolf Hunting by Rhyannon Byrd
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Selenay wrote: "Not that much time left, but I'd still like to try :]1/10 read
1. “A" is for April: The One That Got Away by Rhianne Aile
2. Happy Birthday! (Michelle’s Booklist): The Geek Job by Eve Langlais
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Welcome to the group, Selenay! Keep in mind that you can use anything you've read since the first of the month even though you weren't signed up for the challenge yet, so if you've read any books that fit any of the categories, feel free to use them!
April Monthly Challenge Duration: 1 to 30 April 2013
Progress: 4/5
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10. Reader's Choice ~ The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes
Congrats to all the finishers!8/8 Read - Complete
A for April:
Happy B-Day Juana!
Netherlands:
Fourth Month:
Humor Month:
Blah Blah Blah Day:
Kindergarten Day:
My Choice
Unread: All Done!
Read:
Got my 7! If I'm lucky, I may get an extra one!!RRRC Monthly Challenge
April 1-30, 2013
7/7
√ 1. Starts w/A: Alexander, Victoria: The Importance of Being Wicked - 4.03
√ 2. HB: Amanda (18th): Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas - 4.16
√ 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 - 4.13
√ 8. YA Book: Reached by Ally Condie - 4.18
√ 9. Take-a-Chance Day: New Author: T. H. White: The Once and Future King - 4.08
√ 10. Reacher's choice - And the Miss Ran Away with the Rake by Elizabeth Boyle
Alright! We've had lost of finisher. YAY to all!!
Thanks, and congratulations to everyone else as well.I've only been doing these a couple of months, but I sure have come to love them! They can really help focus on what to read next.
April Monthly Challenge 10/10 All finished!!!!!!!!!!!
Love Irresistibly by Julie James - 4/10/2013 - ****
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young - 4/13/2013 - *****
Hidden by P.C. Cast - 4/5/2013 - ***
Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire - 4/12/2013 - ****
Wow, lots of finishers today! Congrats KarenF, BJ Rose, Lacy, and Bre!
Thank you, KarenH!Congrats to the finishers!
Hooray, Angie, Penney, Breann, Sassafrass, KarenH, jingles, KarenF, BJ Rose, Lacy & Bre !!!!!!!!!!
It's been an amazing month with some great reads. I just wish I could've read a little more.. Oh well, there is always next month :)COMPLETED!
April Monthly Challenge
Read – 4 out of 4
1. “A" is for April:
2. Happy Birthday Katherine!:
5. National Humor Month:
10. Reader's Choice:
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I'm in for all 10!
8 of 10. Updated 4.14.13
1. "A" is for April: Game for Seduction by Bella Andre 4.7.13
2. Happy Birthday Michelle!: Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward 4.13.13
3. Geography - The Netherlands: Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare 4.9.13
4. Fourth Month:Thrown by a Curve by Jaci Burton 4.4.13
5. National Humor Month: Love Irresistibly by Julie James
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost 4.5.13
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): TBD
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Seduced by a Pirate by Eloisa James 4.5.13
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Offside by Ryan Loveless 4.8.13
10. Reader's Choice: A Devil's Touch by Victoria Vane 4.5.13
Congrats to all of the finishers!!