April Monthly Challenge – Participant’s Thread

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats,Irina!

[Bookchaser]

2013 April Monthly Challenge

Congratulations to all of the finishers!

8/10 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'.
Wild Cat by Jennifer Ashley 04/19/13
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 04/21/13
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.
When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn 04/14/13
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).
Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas 04/10/13
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.
Larkspur Road by Jill Gregory 04/05/13
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 04/08/13
10. Reader's Choice:
Last Wolf Hunting by Rhyannon Byrd

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[Joann]

Congrats to all the finishers!

I'm in for 5 this month.

RRRC April Monthly Reading Challenge

Duration: April 1, 2013 - April 30, 2013

5/5 Read

Challenge Complete 04.21.13

1. “A" is for April: Chain Reaction by Zoe Archer, 04.12.13 ★★★★
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, 04.21.13 ★★★★
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, 04.10.13 ★★★★★

[bamaace83]

Eeek, I have some catching up to do these last few days.

5/10

1. “A" is for April:
A Little Bit of Déjà Vu by Laurie Kellogg 4-10-13

2. Happy Birthday!:

3. Geography:

4. Fourth Month:
Cowboy with a Cause by Carla Cassidy 4-16-13

5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book.

6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15):


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):
One Tiny Miracle by Carol Marinelli 4-7-13

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23):
Heir Untamed by Danielle Bourdon 4-11-13

10. Reader's Choice:

Unfinished Business by Nora Roberts 4-14-13

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Yay, Joann!

[Fran, Moderator]

April Monthly Challenge

10/10 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: Law Enforcement- Protecting What's His 4/19 (4*)

4. Fourth Month: 4.53 average rating- Beauty From Pain 4/8 (3*)

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! 4/16 (3*)

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Eleanor & Park4/12 (4*)

9. Take a Chance Day (April 23):Bring Back My Body to Me 4/14 (4*)

10. Reader's Choice: With A Kiss 4/7 (4*)

[Fran, Moderator]

Congratulations to all the finishers so far!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats, Fran!

[Questian]

RRRC April 2013 Monthly Challenge

5/5

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 April 05
3. Geography: Reno's Chance: A Navy Seals Story by Lora Leigh April 15
4. Fourth Month:The Velvet Promise by Jude Deveraux. April 19
5. Take a Chance Day:Jennifer Apodaca- title The Baby Bargain (New author) April 15


DONE

[Bookchaser]

2013 April Monthly Challenge

Congratulations to all of the finishers!

9/10 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'.
Wild Cat by Jennifer Ashley 04/19/13
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 04/21/13
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.
When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn 04/14/13
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).
Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas 04/10/13
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 04/21/13
08. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Read a book involving a child, a teacher or student, or a YA book.
Larkspur Road by Jill Gregory 04/05/13
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 04/08/13
10. Reader's Choice:
Last Wolf Hunting by Rhyannon Byrd

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[Sandra]

Hooray, Irina, Joann, Fran & Questian!!!!

[Joann]

Thanks KarenH and Sandra!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats, Questian!

[Shannon]

COMPLETED

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 4-4-13





5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book. I’ve Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella 4-11-13



8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Read a book involving a child, a teacher or student, or a YA book. Bitter Blood by Rachel Caine 4-4-13

[Angi]

In for at least 3....8
8/8 Read COMPLETED!!

1. “A" is for April: Art of Submission by Ella Dominquez...4/10
3. Geography: Shared Range by Andrew Grey...4/23
4. Fourth Month: The Education of Sebastian by Jane Harey-Berrick...4/7
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Hot Zone by Catherine Mann...4/4
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Naked in Death by JD Robb...4/14
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead...4/1
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Cover Me by Catherine Mann...4/20
10. Reader's Choice: Retribution by SE Lund...4/19

[Susan]

7/10



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'.
At the Highlander's Mercy - Terri Brisbin (HH #1134 - Apr 2013) - Apr 8

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).
She's Having the Boss's Baby - Kate Carlisle (HD #2227 - May 2013) (on island) - Apr 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.
Three Sisters - Susan Mallery (Mira - Mar 2013) - Apr 9

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.
You Are Invited... - Holly Jacobs (HS #1846 - Apr 2013) (new series) - Apr 8

10. Reader's Choice:

[Bruna]

Read 3/6
I'm only doing six of the topics in the challenge cause this is my first and I want to see how it goes ^-^

1- A is for April - An Abundance of Katherines by John Green {DONE}
2- Geography - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green {DONE}
3- Fourth Month - The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum {DONE}
4- Blah Blah Blah Day - Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief {Currently Reading}
5- Kindergarten Day - Specials by Scott Westerfeld
6- Viewers Choice - Extras by Scott Westerfeld

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Yay, Shannon and Angi!

[Angie]

All done!

1. “A" is for April: Edge of Dawn - Lara Adrian - April 10
2. Happy Birthday Adrianna!: Frost Burned - Patricia Briggs - April 5
3. Geography: Immortal Ever After - Lynsay Sands - April 12
4. Fourth Month: Once A Princess - Johanna Lindsey - April 7
5. National Humor Month: Beast Behaving Badly - Shelly Laurenston - April 6
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Swept Away By A Kiss - Katherine Ashe - April 22
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Mona Lisa Awakening - Sunny - April 18
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Grayson's Surrender - Catherine Mann - April 10
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Taken - Jet Mykles - April 17
10. Reader's Choice: Reading Between The Lines - Lauren Dane - April 14

[Tina Theresa]

April Monthly Challenge
10/10 DONE

1. “A" is for April: If you were mine 4/5
2. Happy Birthday!: Any Man of Mine 4/11
3. Geography: (legal) Pride Mates 4/14
4. Fourth Month: Cowboy with a Cause 4/2
5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book. Bite Me If You Can 4/1
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): The care feeding of pirates 4/4
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Thank You for Riding Strangers on a Train 4/2
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): (teacher) My Liege of Dark Haven 4/21
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Night Circus 4/9
10. Reader's Choice: The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne 4/22

[Nichole]

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

RRRC April Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. “A" is for April: Dragon Actually 04/10 ★★★☆☆
2. Happy Birthday Sarah~Sehrenity!: Pale Demon 04/03 ★★★★★
3. Law Enforcement-ish: Gunmetal Magic 04/02 ★★★★☆
4. Fourth Month: Keeping Secret 04/15 ★★★★☆
5. National Humor Month: Holy Smokes 04/20 ★★★☆☆
6. Titanic: Storm's Heart 04/22 ★★★★☆
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 04/11 ★★★★☆

[Pam]

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

....................I FINISHED!!!!!!!!!...............



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...4-22-13

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...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...4-24-13

[Ethel]

Congrats to all finishers! :)

7/10 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
[15.4.] 6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King
[19.4.] 8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko
[22.4.] 10. Reader's Choice: Away From Me by Sophie Oak

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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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[Barbara ★]

READ: 5/10

✔1. “A" is for April: Warrior - Zoe Archer 4/11
✔2. Happy Birthday Jeanette!: No Mercy - Lori Armstrong 4/19
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

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats, Angie and Tina Theresa!

[Laurie]

April Monthyly Challenge

10 of 10 done

1. A for April: Kate Angell - Crazy for You: finished 4/5
2. Happy Birthday: Liberty (L): Frances Hodgson Burnett - The Secret Garden: finished 4/9
3. Law Enforcement (FBI): Heather Graham - The Uninvited: finished 4/10
4. 4 Words in Title: Rachel Hore - A Place of Secrets: finished 4/15
5. Funny Book: Jennifer Crusie/Bob Mayer - Wild Ride: finished 4/2
6. Near water/Diving: Heather Graham - The Unspoken; finished 4/8
7. suggested by my mom: Deby Eisenberty - Pictures of the Past: finished 4/17
8. involves a high school teacher: Jennifer Crusie - Crazy for You: finished 4/3
9. New to me book/series/author: Luis Miguel Rocha - The Last Pope: finished 4/5
10. Choice: Umberto Eco - The Name of the Rose: finished 4/13

[Bookchaser]

2013 April Monthly Challenge

Congratulations to all of the finishers!

10/10 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'.
Wild Cat by Jennifer Ashley 04/19/13
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 04/21/13
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.
When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn 04/14/13
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).
Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas 04/10/13
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 04/21/13
08. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Read a book involving a child, a teacher or student, or a YA book.
Larkspur Road by Jill Gregory 04/05/13
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 04/08/13
10. Reader's Choice:
Last Wolf Hunting by Rhyannon Byrd 04/24/13

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

RRRC - April Challenge

3/3

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): Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben - 14th April

10) Reader's Choice: Claimed By Shadow by Karen Chance - 24th April

I'm done for this month!

[Elizabeth]

RRRC April Monthly Challenge
Duration: 4/1/13 - 4/30/13
Progress 9/10
1. “A" is for April: Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh, 4/8/2013, 4*
2. Happy Birthday Karen!: Kiss the Girls by James Patterson, 4/24/2013, 4*
3. Geography: The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison (law enforcement related), 4/4/2013, 3.5*
4. Fourth Month: Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning, 4/16/2013, 3*
5. National Humor Month: Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston, 4/12/2013, 3.5*
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Every Which Way But Dead - Kim Harrison, 4/7/2013, 4*
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, 4/9/2013, 3.5*
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*

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Yay, Laurie, Bookchaser and Charlotte!

[Lynne]

Hurray for all the finishers!

APRIL
10 of 10 Complete!

√ 1. Starts with “A”: The Billionaire Wins the Game by Melody Anne – 4/17
√ 2. Happy Birthday Lauren!: Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs – 4/4
√ 3. The Netherlands: Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood (FBI) – 4/11
√ 4. Fourth Month: By His Majesty's Grace by Jennifer Blake (4 words) – 4/11
√ 5. Natl. Humor Month: The Fangover by Erin McCarthy & Kathy Love – 4/20
√ 6. Titanic Day: Where Heaven Begins by Rosanne Bittner (on a ship) – 4/2
√ 7. Blah Blah Blah Day: Calculated in Death by J.D. Robb (auto-read) – 4/24
√ 8. Kindergarten Day : Lure of Song and Magic by Patricia Rice (child) – 4/8
√ 9. Take a Chance Day: Dark Angel by Mary Balogh (new series) – 4/7
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Bring Me Home for Christmas by Robyn Carr – 4/5

Completed:

[Sandra]

Hooray, Shannon, Angi, Angi, Tina Theresa, Nichole, Laurie, Bookchaser, Charlotte & Lynn !!!!!!!!

[Sandra]

RRRC April 2013 Monthly Challenge

5/5 Completed FINISHED 25/4/13

1. “A": After Dark 7/4/13 ★★★★★
2. Fourth Month: A Low Down Dirty Shane 25/4/13 ★★★★
3. Funny: Wolf with Benefits 12/4/13 ★★★★★
4. Blah Blah Blah Day: Twice Tempted 13/4/13 ★★★★★
5. Reader's Choice: The Night Beat 3/4/13 ★★★★

[Pam]

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

....................I FINISHED!!!!!!!!!...............



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...4-22-13

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...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...4-24-13

[Valorie]

Congrats to all the finishers so far!

10/10 Done Yay!

1. April: Albert, Susan Wittig - Hangman's Root 4/16 ★★★★
2. Happy B-Day LeeAnna!: Primal Desires by Susan Sizemore 4/20 ★★★★
3. Flower on Cvr: Daisy's Back in Town by Rachel Gibson 4/6 ★★★
4. Fourth Month: Only With a Highlander by Janet Chapman 4/8 ★★★★
5. Humor Month: Bossypants by Tina Fey 4/2 ★★★★★
6. Titanic Day: Cold As Ice by Anne Stuart 4/14 ★★★★
7. Blah Blah Day: Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James 4/22 ★★★★
8. Kindergarten Day: Timeless by Gail Carriger 4/4 ★★★★★
9. Take a Chance: God Save the Queen by Kate Locke 4/12 ★★★★★
10. My Choice: The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison 4/24 ★★★★

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats Lynne, Sandra, Pam and Valorie!

[Jodi]

2013 April Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed FINISHED!!!

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 Done 4/9/13

4. Fourth Month: Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones Done 4/14/13

5. National Humor Month:Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte by Diane Kelly Done 4/25/13

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 Done 4/11/13

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

[Pam]

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE FINISHERS!!!!!! NOW it's on to the MAY CHALLENGE!!!! :-D

[BJ Rose]

Got that extra 8th book done!

RRRC Monthly Challenge
April 1-30, 2013

8/7

√ 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 - 4.25
√ 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

[MountainKat, Moderator]

April Monthly Challenge

I'm in for all 10!

10 of 10. Updated 4.26.13 DONE!!

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 4.18.13
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost 4.5.13
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Rapture In Death. J.D. Robb by J.D. Robb 4.25.13
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!!

[Susan]

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'.
At the Highlander's Mercy - Terri Brisbin (HH #1134 - Apr 2013) - Apr 8

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).
She's Having the Boss's Baby - Kate Carlisle (HD #2227 - May 2013) (on island) - Apr 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.
Three Sisters - Susan Mallery (Mira - Mar 2013) - Apr 9

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.
You Are Invited... - Holly Jacobs (HS #1846 - Apr 2013) (new series) - Apr 8

10. Reader's Choice:
The Wanderer - Robyn Carr (Mira - Apr 2013) - Apr 26

[Valorie]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Congrats Lynne, Sandra, Pam and Valorie!"

Thanks Karen H & Pam!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats, Jodi and Kat - and way to go BJ Rose for getting extra credit! :D

[Kerstin]

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

1. “A" is for April: After Hours by Cara McKenna 20/4/13 ★★★★★
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography (Law enforcement): Broken Harbor by Tana French 19/4/13 ★★★★★
4. Fourth Month (rated 4+): Night Blade by J.C. Daniels 5/4/13 ★★★★★
5. National Humor Month: Troubles and Treats by Tara Sivec 1/4/13 ★★★
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15) near water: Darkhouse by Karina Halle 26/4/13 ★★★★
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Fated by Benedict Jacka 25/4/13 ★★★★
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: Kindling the Moon by Jenn Bennett 12/4/13 ★★★★

[Ethel]

Congrats to all finishers! :)

9/10 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
[15.4.] 6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King
[19.4.] 8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko
[22.4.] 10. Reader's Choice: Away From Me by Sophie Oak
[27.4.] 3. Geography: Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare
[27.4.] 2. Happy Birthday Sheila!: A Brewing Storm by Richard Castle

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4. Fourth Month: Captive in the Dark by C.J. Roberts

[Juliet]

All done!

April Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1 to 30 April 2013
Progress: 5/5

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1. 'A' for April ~ Always the Baker, Never the Bride by Sandra D. Bricker [20-Apr-13] ★★★

4. Fourth Month ~ Red Velvet Revenge by Jenn McKinlay [2-Apr-13] ★★★★

5. National Humor Month ~ Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie [14-Apr-13] ★★★★★

8. Kindergarten Day (April 21) ~ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by JK Rowling [16-Apr-13] ★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice ~ The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes [27-Apr-13] ★★★★

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Yay, Kerstin and Juliet!

[Susan]

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'.
At the Highlander's Mercy - Terri Brisbin (HH #1134 - Apr 2013) - Apr 8

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).
The McKettrick Way - Linda Lael Miller (SSE #1867 - Dec 2007) Happy Birthday Katharina! - Apr 27

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).
She's Having the Boss's Baby - Kate Carlisle (HD #2227 - May 2013) (on island) - Apr 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.
Three Sisters - Susan Mallery (Mira - Mar 2013) - Apr 9

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.
You Are Invited... - Holly Jacobs (HS #1846 - Apr 2013) (new series) - Apr 8

10. Reader's Choice:
The Wanderer - Robyn Carr (Mira - Apr 2013) - Apr 26

[Ethel]

Congrats Juliet! :)

Complete!

10/10 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
[15.4.] 6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King
[19.4.] 8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko
[22.4.] 10. Reader's Choice: Away From Me by Sophie Oak
[27.4.] 3. Geography: Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare
[27.4.] 2. Happy Birthday Sheila!: A Brewing Storm by Richard Castle
[28.4.] 4. Fourth Month: Captive in the Dark by C.J. Roberts

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

Timeframe: April 2013
Completed: 6/5

1. The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie 4/22/4 4♥
4. The Night Is Mine by M L Buchman 4/1/13 4♥
7. The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
8. The Iron King by Julie Kagawa 4/10/13 3♥
9. The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness 4/28/13 3♥
10. Naked Heat by Richard Castle 4/7/13 3♥