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message 1: by Christine (new)

Christine | 752 comments Challenge # 13: April 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013

All formats are accepted (print, ebooks, audiobooks). Rereads are fine as long as you actually reread the entire book and not just skim it.

Feel free to change your list at any time as needed.

Please note that the Optional Book categories are just that. Optional. You may choose to do none of them or all of them depending on how big of a challenge you want.

Basic Categories
1. Any Urban Fantasy Title:
2. An Urban Fantasy Title in a new-to-you series:
3. An Urban Fantasy Title in which the main character has a pet (of any kind) or an animal side-kick:
4. Any Sci-Fi OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF):


Optional Categories: ~ any genre
5. Cover Hunt: Using April, May, and June Birth Month Flowers as inspiration (Sweet Pea, Lily of the Valley, Rose), read a book with any flower on the cover, a book with any plant life on the cover, or a book with a green cover.
6. April 23 is Take a Charge Day. Take Charge of your to-be-read pile by reading a book in a series you’ve already started.
7. May 26 is Sally Ride Day. Sally Ride was the first American woman to go into space. (Twenty years after the Soviet Union sent Valentina Tereshkova.) Read a book featuring a strong female protagonist.
8. June 6 is National Yo-Yo Day. You know that book that you keep going back and forth about whether you should read it or not? Or that book you keep setting aside to read others instead? Pick it up and read it already!
9. April Fool’s Day. In honor of April Fool’s Day read a book that makes you laugh, or a book with a character who acts like a fool, or a book with a foolish cover or title.


You may join the challenge up to the final day of June. If you get a late start it’s fine to back date with any books you started on April 1 or later.

When you've completed a book for the challenge, please come back to this thread and post a NEW comment with something like this:

Christine 1/8 completed
along with your updated list.


Questions? Anything I’ve forgotten? Just ask.



message 2: by ladymurmur (new)

ladymurmur | 73 comments Count me in!! And I have a few titles in mind already...

ladymurmur 0/9 completed

1. Any UF:
2. UF in a new-to-you series: Blood Law (Alexandra Sabian, #1) by Jeannie Holmes
3. UF with pet or an animal side-kick: Trapped (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #5) by Kevin Hearne
4. Sci-Fi or PNR:
5. Cover hunt:
6. Take Charge Day (book in series already started):
7. Sally Ride Day (strong female protagonist):
8. National Yo-Yo Day (keep setting aside for other books): Hollow Earth (Hollow Earth #1) by John Barrowman
9. April Fool's Day (makes me laugh!):


Jean ~ Kindle Queen (jkat9) | 208 comments I'm in. Christine - You're so good at coming up with challenge ideas. The National Yo-Yo Day option is inspired!

April 1, 2013 - June 30, 2013
0/9 completed


1. Any Urban Fantasy Title:
2. An Urban Fantasy Title in a new-to-you series:
3. An Urban Fantasy Title in which the main character has a pet (of any kind) or an animal side-kick:
4. Any Sci-Fi OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF):

Optional Categories: ~ any genre
5. Cover Hunt: Using April, May, and June Birth Month Flowers as inspiration (Sweet Pea, Lily of the Valley, Rose), read a book with any flower on the cover, a book with any plant life on the cover, or a book with a green cover.
6. April 23 is Take a Charge Day. Take Charge of your to-be-read pile by reading a book in a series you’ve already started.
7. May 26 is Sally Ride Day. Sally Ride was the first American woman to go into space. (Twenty years after the Soviet Union sent Valentina Tereshkova.) Read a book featuring a strong female protagonist.
8. June 6 is National Yo-Yo Day. You know that book that you keep going back and forth about whether you should read it or not? Or that book you keep setting aside to read others instead? Pick it up and read it already!
9. April Fool’s Day. In honor of April Fool’s Day read a book that makes you laugh, or a book with a character who acts like a fool, or a book with a foolish cover or title.


message 4: by Melissa (last edited Mar 27, 2013 05:12PM) (new)

Melissa Great categories! I'm in!


April 1st - June 30th
0/9 completed


Basic:
1 - UF - Ever After by Kim Harrison
2 - New-to-Me UF - Death's Hand by S.M. Reine
3 - UF w/ Animal Sidekick - Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells
4 - PNR - Vampire in Atlantis by Alyssa Day

Optional:
5 - Cover Hunt - Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr
6 - Take Charge Day - Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
7 - Sally Ride Day - Kitty and the Silver Bullet by Carrie Vaughn
8 - National Yo-Yo Day - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
9 - April Fool's Day - Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper


message 5: by Ashley Marie (last edited Jun 14, 2013 05:52PM) (new)

Ashley Marie (darlingdoor) | 158 comments I'm in!

Finished 6/14
April 1, 2013 - June 30, 2013
9/9 completed


1. Any Urban Fantasy Title:
The Naming of the Beasts (4/19) *****
2. An Urban Fantasy Title in a new-to-you series:
Obsidian (5/9) ****
3. An Urban Fantasy Title in which the main character has a pet (of any kind) or an animal side-kick:
Discount Armageddon (5/23) ****
4. Any Sci-Fi OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF):
The Windup Girl (5/27) ****


Optional Categories: ~ any genre
5. Cover Hunt:
Using April, May, and June Birth Month Flowers as inspiration (Sweet Pea, Lily of the Valley, Rose), read a book with a green cover:
The Devil's Star: A Harry Hole thriller (5/11) ***
6. April 23 is Take a Charge Day.
Take Charge of your to-be-read pile by reading a book in a series you’ve already started:
The Madness Underneath 4/6 ****
7. May 26 is Sally Ride Day. Sally Ride was the first American woman to go into space. (Twenty years after the Soviet Union sent Valentina Tereshkova.)
Read a book featuring a strong female protagonist:
Code Name Verity 4/28 *****
8. June 6 is National Yo-Yo Day.
You know that book that you keep going back and forth about whether you should read it or not? Or that book you keep setting aside to read others instead? Pick it up and read it already:
Zoo City (6/10) ****
9. April Fool’s Day.
In honor of April Fool’s Day read a book that makes you laugh:
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (6/14) ***

Read:
The Naming of the Beasts (Felix Castor, #5) by Mike Carey Obsidian (Lux, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout Discount Armageddon (InCryptid, #1) by Seanan McGuire The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi The Devil's Star A Harry Hole thriller by Jo Nesbø The Madness Underneath (Shades of London, #2) by Maureen Johnson Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein Zoo City by Lauren Beukes Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (Dirk Gently, #1) by Douglas Adams


message 6: by Susan (new)

Susan | 145 comments Count me in.


message 7: by Bb2nz1 (last edited May 09, 2013 09:25AM) (new)

Bb2nz1 | 12 comments I'll try but this will be my first challenge. No pressure...I'm in!

2/9 Completed

1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: Eve and Adam by Michael Grant and Katherine Applegate Finished 4/13 ***
2. An Urban Fantasy Title in a new-to-you series: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
3. An Urban Fantasy Title in which the main character has a pet (of any kind) or an animal side-kick: Hounded by Kevin Hearne
4. Any Sci-Fi OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter Finished 5/9 ***


Optional Categories: ~any genre
5. Cover Hunt: Beastly by Alex Flinn
6. April 23 is Take a Charge Day. The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead
7. May 26 is Sally Ride Day. Scarlet by Melissa Meyer
8. June 6 is National Yo-Yo Day. Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
9. April Fool’s Day. The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy


message 8: by Elidanora (last edited Jun 12, 2013 11:19AM) (new)

Elidanora | 41 comments Count me in, please.
2/9
1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: For a few demons more by Kim Harrison
2. An Urban Fantasy Title in a new-to-you series: Unshapely Things by Mark del Franco
3. An Urban Fantasy Title in which the main character has a pet (of any kind) or an animal side-kick: HexedKevin Hearned.
4 Any Sci-Fi OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole Read April 16


Optional Categories: ~ any genre
5. Cover Hunt:. Amaryllis by Jane CastleRead June,
6. April 23 is Take a Charge Day. Changeling by Galenorn
7. May 26 is Sally Ride Day. One foot in the grave by Jeaniene Frost
8. June 6 is National Yo-Yo Day. Cerulean Sins by Laurell K. Hamilton
9. April Fool s Day. . Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett


message 9: by Natalie (last edited May 02, 2013 10:06PM) (new)

Natalie A. 8/9 Completed

1. Any UF Title: Night Seeker by Yasmine Galenorn - COMPLETED 4/7
2. An UF Title in a New to You Series: Discount Armageddon by Seanan McGuire - COMPLETED 4/14
3. A UF Title Which Character Has a Pet: Grave Memory by Kalayna Price - COMPLETED 4/2
4. Any Sci-Fi or PR Title: Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole - COMPLETED 4/17
5. Cover Hunt: By a Thread by Jennifer Estep - COMPLETED 4/22
6. Take Charge Day: Biting Cold by Chloe Neill - COMPLETED 4/26
7. Sally Ride Day: Fury's Kiss by Karen Chance - COMPLETED 4/30
8. National Yo-Yo Day: Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer - COMPLETED 5/3
9. April Fool's Day: Wild About You by Karrelyn Sparks - IN PROGRESS

Night Seeker (Indigo Court, #3) by Yasmine Galenorn Discount Armageddon (InCryptid, #1) by Seanan McGuire Grave Memory (Alex Craft, #3) by Kalayna Price Shadow's Claim (The Dacians, #1) by Kresley Cole By a Thread (Elemental Assassin, #6) by Jennifer Estep Biting Cold (Chicagoland Vampires, #6) by Chloe Neill Fury's Kiss (Dorina Basarab, #3) by Karen Chance Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, #1) by Eoin Colfer Wild About You (Love at Stake, #13) by Kerrelyn Sparks


message 10: by Rose (last edited Apr 01, 2013 07:06PM) (new)

Rose | 36 comments Black Heart (Curse Workers, #3) by Holly Black Dune (Dune Chronicles, #1) by Frank Herbert River Marked (Mercedes Thompson, #6) by Patricia Briggs Solstice Wood (Winter Rose, #2) by Patricia A. McKillip Possession by A.S. Byatt The Secret History by Donna Tartt The Soul Mirror (Collegia Magica, #2) by Carol Berg Asia Pacific in World Politics by Derek McDougall White Noise by Don DeLillo

Basic Categories
1. Any UF: Black Heart by Holly Black
2. UF in a new-to-me series: Dune by Frank Herbert
3. UF with an animal companion: River Marked by Patricia Briggs
4. SciFi/PNR: Solstice Wood by Patricia A. McKillip

Optional Categories
5. Cover Hunt: Possession by A.S. Byatt
6. Take Charge Day: The Secret History by Donna Tartt
7. Sally Ride Day: The Soul Mirror by Carol Berg
8. Yo-Yo Day: Asia Pacific in World Politics by Derek McDougall
9. April Fool's Day: White Noise by Don DeLillo

0/9 completed


message 11: by Rose (last edited Apr 01, 2013 07:09PM) (new)

Rose | 36 comments Ashley Marie wrote: "I'm in!

April 1, 2013 - June 30, 2013
0/9 completed"


I started reading Zoo City last month, and I was so disappointed that I did when I saw this challenge-- it's really good, and I would've loved to read it for the main-character-with-a-pet challenge!


message 12: by Ashley Marie (new)

Ashley Marie (darlingdoor) | 158 comments Rose wrote: "I started reading Zoo City last month, and I was so disappointed that I did when I saw this challenge-- it's really good,..."

I was actually super glad to see that category because I've included Zoo City for the last few challenges, and it always seems to get bumped for something else...With the YoYo option guilting me on another book too, I should definitely finish it this time!


message 13: by Rose (new)

Rose | 36 comments Ashley Marie wrote: "I was actually super glad to see that category because I'..."

The Yo-Yo Day challenge is looking excellent for self-guilt! (My choice for that is a book I've had on my shelf for... four years? and never quite made it to. The odds that it'll get bumped off entirely for something else are quite high.)

Zoo City is really good, though, and I think you'll like it. It took me a little bit to get into it, but I'm enjoying it!


message 14: by Amyiw (last edited Jun 16, 2013 12:33AM) (new)

Amyiw | 86 comments I'm in 9/9
Basic Categories
1. Any Urban Fantasy Title:Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon Read 3 books Chronicles of Nick, very good.
2. An Urban Fantasy Title in a new-to-you series:God Save the Queen by Kate Locke Read the first 2, great new series, would recommend it to anyone.
3. An Urban Fantasy Title in which the main character has a pet: Trapped by Kevin Hearne
4. Any Sci-Fi OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF):Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey You really have to like Dark, noir.


Optional Categories: ~ any genre
5. Cover Hunt: read a book with any flower on the cover Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
6. April 23 is Take a Charge Day. The Kingmakers by Clay Griffith finish last 2, Really liked the ending
7. May 26 is Sally Ride Day. strong female protagonist. Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep read 4th & 5th Will not go on.
8. June 6 is National Yo-Yo Day. Skinwalker by Faith Hunter
9. April Fool’s Day. Last Dragon Standing by G.A. Aiken
Infinity (Chronicles of Nick, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Invincible (Chronicles of Nick, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Infamous (Chronicles of Nick, #3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon God Save the Queen (The Immortal Empire, #1) by Kate Locke The Queen Is Dead (The Immortal Empire, #2) by Kate Locke Trapped (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #5) by Kevin Hearne The Rift Walker (Vampire Empire, #2) by Clay Griffith The Kingmakers (Vampire Empire, #3) by Clay Griffith Tangled Threads (Elemental Assassin, #4) by Jennifer Estep Spider’s Revenge (Elemental Assassin, #5) by Jennifer Estep Sandman Slim (Sandman Slim, #1) by Richard Kadrey Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1) by Faith Hunter Last Dragon Standing (Dragon Kin, #4) by G.A. Aiken Lord of Scoundrels (Scoundrels, #3) by Loretta Chase


message 15: by Adam (new)

Adam (gilgemesh) | 28 comments I'm in.

Basic Categories
1. Any UF: Bob Moore: Desperate Times
2. UF in a new-to-me series: Divergent
3. UF with an animal companion: Extinction Machine
4. SciFi/PNR: The Ghost Brigades

Optional Categories
5. Cover Hunt: Halfway to the Grave
6. Take Charge Day: Specials
7. Sally Ride Day: Web of Lies
8. Yo-Yo Day: Rot and Ruin
9. April Fool's Day: Need to find one for this.

1/9 completed
Extinction Machine (Joe Ledger #5) by Jonathan Maberry


message 16: by Summer (new)

Summer Ross | 6 comments I'm in for the Basic Challenge: Forgive me as I'm still trying to figure out what is urban and what is paranormal- there seems to be a fine line- so If I mistake a book for the wrong Genre- please let me know.

1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: The Scent of Shadows By Vicki Pettersson

2. An Urban Fantasy Title in a new-to-you series:
Crimson Wind byDiana Pharaoh Francis

3. An Urban Fantasy Title in which the main character has a pet (of any kind) or an animal side-kick:
Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs

4. Any Sci-Fi OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF):
Steamed by Katie MacAlister

The Scent of Shadows The Scent of Shadows (Signs of the Zodiac, #1) by Vicki Pettersson

Crimson Wind (Horngate Witches, #2) by Diana Pharaoh Francis Crimson Wind

Silver Borne Silver Borne (Mercy Thompson, #5) by Patricia Briggs

Steamed Steamed by Katie MacAlister


message 17: by Ashley Marie (new)

Ashley Marie (darlingdoor) | 158 comments Summer wrote: "I'm in for the Basic Challenge: Forgive me as I'm still trying to figure out what is urban and what is paranormal- there seems to be a fine line- so If I mistake a book for the wrong Genre- please ..."

Don't worry, Summer! I think all of us have the "is it UF?" discussion at least once a week. It's so easy to debate whether something is UF, Horror, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance...My personal opinion (and others can feel free to disagree) is that as long as you're having fun with the challenge, that's what really matters :)


message 18: by Megan (last edited Jun 29, 2013 07:24AM) (new)

Megan | 15 comments I took a look at this challenge and realized I could easily identify books for almost all of these categories lying around my room, unread. Which I think is as good a reason as any to sign up and get reading.

1. Urban Fantasy Title: The Secret History of Moscow - Ekaterina Sedia
Finished May 15.

2. Urban Fantasy Title (new-to-you series): Sandman Slim - Richard Kadrey
Finished April 4.

3. Urban Fantasy Title (pet or an animal side-kick): Zoo City - Lauren Beukes
Finished June 16

4. Sci-Fi OR Paranormal Romance Title: Blameless - Gail Carriger
Finished April 16

5. Cover Hunt:
This is the only one I haven't figured out yet. We'll see if I find something / get around to it. Thankfully, this one is optional.
The Green Man - Kingsley Amis
Finished May 26

6. April 23 is Take a Charge Day. Doubletake- Rob Thurman
Finished April 7

7. May 26 is Sally Ride Day. Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues - Diana Rowland

8. June 6 is National Yo-Yo Day. Fastyngange: A novel- Tim Wynne-Jones
Finished May 9

9. April Fool’s Day Valhalla- Tom Holt
Finished April 10

Read
Sandman Slim (Sandman Slim, #1) by Richard Kadrey Doubletake (Cal Leandros, #7) by Rob Thurman Valhalla by Tom Holt Blameless (Parasol Protectorate, #3) by Gail Carriger The Secret History of Moscow by Ekaterina Sedia The Green Man by Kingsley Amis Zoo City by Lauren Beukes
Fastyngange: A novel

Unfinished
Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues (White Trash Zombie, #2) by Diana Rowland


message 19: by Eithne (new)

Eithne I'm in, these are my choices so far. As always love the clever challenges

Basic Categories
1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: == Street Magic by Caitlin Kittredge
2. An Urban Fantasy Title new-to-you series: == The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon Green
3. An Urban Fantasy Title main character has a pet or an animal side-kick: == ??
4. Any Sci-Fi OR Paranormal Romance Title = Chance of a Ghost by E.J. Copperman


Optional Categories: ~ any genre
5. Cover Hunt cover, == Fire study by Maria Snyder

6. April 23 is Take a Charge Day. == Tin Swift by Devon Monk

7. May 26 is Sally Ride Day. == Three Days to dead by Kelly Meding

8. June 6 is National Yo-Yo Day. == A Spell for the Revolution by CC Finlay

9. April Fool’s Day. == Going Postal Terry Pratchett.


 Danielle The Book Huntress  (gatadelafuente) | 237 comments I am participating!


message 21: by ladymurmur (new)

ladymurmur | 73 comments ladymurmur 2/9 completed, and a few more planned.

1. Any UF:
2. UF in a new-to-you series: Blood Law (Alexandra Sabian, #1) by Jeannie Holmes by Jeannie Holmes
3. UF with pet or an animal side-kick: Trapped (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #5) by Kevin Hearne by Kevin Hearne
4. Sci-Fi or PNR: Against the Light by Dave Duncan by Dave Duncan
5. Cover hunt(flower, plant life, or green): Ghost Town (The Morganville Vampires, #9) by Rachel Caine by Rachel Caine
6. Take Charge Day (book in series already started): The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan by Rick Riordan
7. Sally Ride Day (strong female protagonist): Zoo City by Lauren Beukes by Lauren Beukes
8. National Yo-Yo Day (keep setting aside for other books): Hollow Earth (Hollow Earth #1) by Carole E. Barrowman by John Barrowman
9. April Fool's Day (makes me laugh!):


message 22: by Julia (last edited Jun 20, 2013 08:10AM) (new)

Julia | 615 comments I'm done!!! 9/9

1. Any UF: Other meh.
2. New to you:Hollow Earth great!
3. Animal sidekick: Zoo City I'm so glad I read this!
4. classic sci fi: The Lathe of Heaven Loved it, again.
5. cover: Shine less than meh.
6. Take Charge: Tricked Glad to read it.
7. Sally Ride: Steel's Edge
Enjoyed, but she's no Sally Ride...
8. YoYo Day:Under My Hat Wonderful anthology about witches.
9. April Fool's Day: Doctor Who The Official Doctionary Delightful! But I read it before it was announced that Matt Smith was leaving as the Doctor. I wonder if it would read more wistful now?

Shine by Lauren Myracle ; Zoo City by Lauren Beukes ; Other (Other, #1) by Karen Kincy ; Hollow Earth by John Barrowman ; Doctor Who The Official Doctionary by Justin Richards ; Steel's Edge (The Edge, #4) by Ilona Andrews ; Tricked (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #4) by Kevin Hearne ; Under My Hat Tales from the Cauldron by Jonathan Strahan ; The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin


message 23: by Megan (new)

Megan | 15 comments I'm updating with one book that didn't actually make me laugh for April Fool's Day (Valhalla by Tom Holt) and another that didn't as much make me take charge of my TBR pile as add more to it (Doubletake by Rob Thurman)

I'm now at 3/9. My original post has also been updated.


message 24: by Melissa (new)

Melissa April 1st - June 30th
1/9 completed



Basic:
1 - UF - Ever After by Kim Harrison* * * * * finished 4/11
2 - New-to-Me UF - Death's Hand by S.M. Reine
3 - UF w/ Animal Sidekick - Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells
4 - PNR - Vampire in Atlantis by Alyssa Day

Optional:
5 - Cover Hunt - Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr
6 - Take Charge Day - Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
7 - Sally Ride Day - Kitty and the Silver Bullet by Carrie Vaughn
8 - National Yo-Yo Day - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
9 - April Fool's Day - Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper


message 25: by Summer (last edited Apr 11, 2013 02:01PM) (new)

Summer Ross | 6 comments Update:

I'm in for the Basic Challenge:

1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: The Scent of Shadows By Vicki Pettersson *** finished 4/11

2. An Urban Fantasy Title in a new-to-you series:
Crimson Wind byDiana Pharaoh Francis

3. An Urban Fantasy Title in which the main character has a pet (of any kind) or an animal side-kick:
Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
*** finished 4/11

4. Any Sci-Fi OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF):
Steamed by Katie MacAlister


message 26: by Nicola (new)

Nicola (nikki-lou) | 4 comments 1. UF The Summoning-kelly armstrong

2. UF new to me series- my first choice is new to me also lol Obsidian-Jennifer L. Armentrout

3. Uf with pet/animal sidekick - can anyone recommend one for me please ? dont wanna do a re read

4.PR
Fall of Night- by rachel caine its due to be published may 7th

5. cover hunt Beautiful Creatures Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles, #1) by Kami Garcia

6. take charge- Rapture-lauren Kate

7. sally ride- re read Vampire Academy-richelle read

8. yoyo day- Unearthly-Cynthia Hand

9. april fool-Black Dawn myrnin makes me laugh so much


message 27: by Sara (last edited May 21, 2013 08:23PM) (new)

Sara | 51 comments Basic Categories

1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: Slashback by Rob Thurman, 4/28

Slashback (Cal Leandros, #8) by Rob Thurman

2. An Urban Fantasy Title in a new-to-you series: Unclean Spirits by M.L.N. Hanover, 5/3

Unclean Spirits (The Black Sun's Daughter, #1) by M.L.N. Hanover

3. An Urban Fantasy Title in which the main character has a pet (of any kind) or an animal side-kick:
Blood Trade by Faith Hunter, 4/8

Blood Trade (Jane Yellowrock, #6) by Faith Hunter

4. Any Sci-Fi OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF):

Big Bad Wolf by Christine Warren, 4/20

Big Bad Wolf (The Others, #2) by Christine Warren

Optional Categories: ~ any genre

5. Cover Hunt: Using April, May, and June Birth Month Flowers as inspiration (Sweet Pea, Lily of the Valley, Rose), read a book with any flower on the cover, a book with any plant life on the cover, or a book with a green cover.

Rogue Descendant by Jenna Black, 5/3

Rogue Descendant (Nikki Glass, #3) by Jenna Black

6. April 23 is Take a Charge Day. Take Charge of your to-be-read pile by reading a book in a series you’ve already started.

Magic In The Shadows by Devon Monk, 5/21

Magic in the Shadows (Allie Beckstrom, #3) by Devon Monk

7. May 26 is Sally Ride Day:

Deadly Sting by Jennifer Estep, 4/9

Deadly Sting (Elemental Assassin, #8) by Jennifer Estep

8. June 6 is National Yo-Yo Day. You know that book that you keep going back and forth about whether you should read it or not? Or that book you keep setting aside to read others instead? Pick it up and read it already!

Street Magic by Caitlin Kittredge,5/12

Street Magic (Black London, #1) by Caitlin Kittredge

9. April Fool’s Day. In honor of April Fool’s Day read a book that makes you laugh, or a book with a character who acts like a fool, or a book with a foolish cover or title.

Grimoire of the Lamb by Kevin Hearne, 5/7

The Grimoire of the Lamb (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #0.4) by Kevin Hearne


message 28: by Melissa (new)

Melissa April 1st - June 30th
2/9 completed



Basic:
1 - UF - Ever After by Kim Harrison* * * * * finished 4/11
2 - New-to-Me UF - Death's Hand by S.M. Reine
3 - UF w/ Animal Sidekick - Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells* * * finished 4/12
4 - PNR - Vampire in Atlantis by Alyssa Day

Optional:
5 - Cover Hunt - Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr
6 - Take Charge Day - Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
7 - Sally Ride Day - Kitty and the Silver Bullet by Carrie Vaughn
8 - National Yo-Yo Day - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
9 - April Fool's Day - Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper


message 29: by Eithne (new)

Eithne 3/9 completed


message 30: by Amyiw (new)

Amyiw | 86 comments 7/9 categories completed, 12 books read as series in categories. Now for April Fools and a Plant/Flower on cover.


message 31: by ladymurmur (new)

ladymurmur | 73 comments ladymurmur 4/9 completed.

1. Any UF:
2. UF in a new-to-you series: Unshapely Things by Mark Del Franco
3. UF with pet or an animal side-kick: Trapped by Kevin Hearne
4. Sci-Fi or PNR: Against the Lightby Dave Duncan
5. Cover hunt(plant life): Enthralled: Paranormal Diversionsby Melissa Marr
6. Take Charge Day (book in series already started): The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
7. Sally Ride Day (strong female protagonist): Zoo City by Lauren Beukes
8. National Yo-Yo Day (keep setting aside for other books): Hollow Earth by John Barrowman
9. April Fool's Day (makes me laugh!):

Read:
Unshapely Things (Connor Grey, #1) by Mark Del Franco The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan Zoo City by Lauren Beukes Enthralled Paranormal Diversions by Melissa Marr
To Read:
Trapped (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #5) by Kevin Hearne Against the Light by Dave Duncan Hollow Earth (Hollow Earth #1) by Carole E. Barrowman


message 32: by Melissa (new)

Melissa April 1st - June 30th
3/9 completed



Basic:
1 - UF - Ever After by Kim Harrison* * * * * finished 4/11
2 - New-to-Me UF - Death's Hand by S.M. Reine* * finished 4/24
3 - UF w/ Animal Sidekick - Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells* * * finished 4/12
4 - PNR - Vampire in Atlantis by Alyssa Day

Optional:
5 - Cover Hunt - Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr
6 - Take Charge Day - Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
7 - Sally Ride Day - Kitty and the Silver Bullet by Carrie Vaughn
8 - National Yo-Yo Day - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
9 - April Fool's Day - Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper


message 33: by Ashley Marie (new)

Ashley Marie (darlingdoor) | 158 comments Finished 3/9!

Read:
The Naming of the Beasts (Felix Castor, #5) by Mike Carey The Madness Underneath (Shades of London, #2) by Maureen Johnson Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein

To Read:
Nightshifted (Edie Spence, #1) by Cassie Alexander Zoo City by Lauren Beukes The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (Dirk Gently, #1) by Douglas Adams


Code Name Verity was AMAZING. One of the best books I've read in recent memory.


message 34: by Christal (last edited May 16, 2013 05:23AM) (new)

Christal | 28 comments Urban Fantasy - Challenge # 13: Second Quarter
Duration: Apr 1, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013
Completed: 7/9


Basic Categories
√ 1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa ★★★★☆
√ 2. An Urban Fantasy Title in a new-to-you series: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor ★★★★☆
√ 3. An Urban Fantasy Title in which the main character has a pet (of any kind) or an animal side-kick: Tempest Reborn by Nicole Peeler
√ 4. Any Sci-Fi OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost ★★★★☆

The Eternity Cure (Blood of Eden, #2) by Julie Kagawa Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #1) by Laini Taylor Tempest Reborn (Jane True, #6) by Nicole Peeler Twice Tempted (Night Prince, #2) by Jeaniene Frost

Optional Categories: ~ any genre
5. Cover Hunt:
√ 6. Take Charge: His Majesty's Hope by Susan Elia MacNeal ★★★★☆
√ 7. Sally Ride Day: Scarlet by Marissa Meyer ★★★★☆
8. National Yo-Yo Day:
√ 9. April Fool’s Day: The Lives of Tao by Wesley Chu ★★★★☆

His Majesty's Hope by Susan Elia MacNeal Scarlet (Lunar Chronicles, #2) by Marissa Meyer The Lives of Tao by Wesley Chu


message 35: by ladymurmur (last edited Apr 30, 2013 09:04AM) (new)

ladymurmur | 73 comments ladymurmur 6/9 completed.

1. Any UF: Unquiet Dreams by Mark Del Franco
2. UF in a new-to-you series: Unshapely Things by Mark Del Franco
3. UF with pet or an animal side-kick: Trapped by Kevin Hearne
4. Sci-Fi or PNR: A Dream of Stone & Shadow by Marjorie M. Liu
5. Cover hunt(plant life): Enthralled: Paranormal Diversionsby Melissa Marr
6. Take Charge Day (book in series already started): The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
7. Sally Ride Day (strong female protagonist): Zoo City by Lauren Beukes
8. National Yo-Yo Day (keep setting aside for other books): Hollow Earth by John Barrowman
9. April Fool's Day (makes me laugh!):

Read:
Unshapely Things (Connor Grey, #1) by Mark Del Franco The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan Zoo City by Lauren Beukes Enthralled Paranormal Diversions by Melissa Marr A Dream of Stone & Shadow (Dirk & Steele, #4) by Marjorie M. Liu Unquiet Dreams (Connor Grey, #2) by Mark Del Franco
To Read:
Trapped (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #5) by Kevin Hearne Hollow Earth (Hollow Earth #1) by Carole E. Barrowman


message 36: by Adam (new)

Adam (gilgemesh) | 28 comments Basic Categories
1. Any UF: Bob Moore: Desperate Times
2. UF in a new-to-me series: Divergent
3. UF with an animal companion: Extinction Machine
4. SciFi/PNR: The Ghost Brigades

Optional Categories
5. Cover Hunt: Halfway to the Grave
6. Take Charge Day: Specials
7. Sally Ride Day: Web of Lies
8. Yo-Yo Day: Rot and Ruin
9. April Fool's Day: still looking for one for this.

7/9 completed
Divergent (Divergent, #1) by Veronica Roth Extinction Machine (Joe Ledger #5) by Jonathan Maberry The Ghost Brigades by John Scalzi Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, #1) by Jeaniene Frost Specials (Uglies, #3) by Scott Westerfeld Web of Lies (Elemental Assassin, #2) by Jennifer Estep Rot and Ruin (Benny Imura, #1) by Jonathan Maberry


message 37: by Melissa (new)

Melissa April 1st - June 30th
4/9 completed



Basic:
1 - UF - Ever After by Kim Harrison* * * * * finished 4/11
2 - New-to-Me UF - Death's Hand by S.M. Reine* * finished 4/24
3 - UF w/ Animal Sidekick - Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells* * * finished 4/12
4 - PNR - Vampire in Atlantis by Alyssa Day

Optional:
5 - Cover Hunt - Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr
6 - Take Charge Day - Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs* * * * * finished 5/5
7 - Sally Ride Day - Kitty and the Silver Bullet by Carrie Vaughn
8 - National Yo-Yo Day - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
9 - April Fool's Day - Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper


message 38: by Melissa (new)

Melissa April 1st - June 30th
5/9 completed



Basic:
1 - UF - Ever After by Kim Harrison* * * * * finished 4/11
2 - New-to-Me UF - Death's Hand by S.M. Reine* * finished 4/24
3 - UF w/ Animal Sidekick - Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells* * * finished 4/12
4 - PNR - Vampire in Atlantis by Alyssa Day* * * * * finished 5/7

Optional:
5 - Cover Hunt - Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr
6 - Take Charge Day - Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs* * * * * finished 5/5
7 - Sally Ride Day - Kitty and the Silver Bullet by Carrie Vaughn
8 - National Yo-Yo Day - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
9 - April Fool's Day - Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper


message 39: by Natalie (new)

Natalie A. 9/9 Completed

1. Any UF Title: Night Seeker by Yasmine Galenorn - COMPLETED 4/7

2. An UF Title in a New to You Series: Discount Armageddon by Seanan McGuire - COMPLETED 4/14

3. A UF Title Which Character Has a Pet: Grave Memory by Kalayna Price - COMPLETED 4/2

4. Any Sci-Fi or PR Title: Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole - COMPLETED 4/17

5. Cover Hunt: By a Thread by Jennifer Estep - COMPLETED 4/22

6. Take Charge Day: Biting Cold by Chloe Neill - COMPLETED 4/26

7. Sally Ride Day: Fury's Kiss by Karen Chance - COMPLETED 4/30

8. National Yo-Yo Day: Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer - COMPLETED 5/3

9. April Fool's Day: Wild About You by Karrelyn Sparks - COMPLETED 5/7


message 40: by Ashley Marie (new)

Ashley Marie (darlingdoor) | 158 comments Yay! Congrats, Natalie!


message 41: by Christine (new)

Christine | 752 comments Congratulations, Natalie!


message 42: by Natalie (new)

Natalie A. Thanks guys!!


message 43: by Megan (new)

Megan | 15 comments Well, I was a month early for National Yo-yo Day--and it should have been even earlier yet, but I found myself picking Fastyngange by Tim Wynne-Jones up and putting it down again even after starting it, so I guess that means it was a good selection for that category?

I also realized I was ahead of myself for the Parasol Protectorate series and actually read Blameless by Gail Carriger (book three) instead of Heartless (book four) as I thought was going to be the case.

I'm now up to 5/9 and have updated the original post.


message 44: by ladymurmur (new)

ladymurmur | 73 comments ladymurmur 7/9 completed.

My April Fool's Day entry caught me completely by surprise. I was just reading it to get to my choice for UF with animal side-kick choice, and I found myself laughing out loud every other page!

1. Any UF: Unquiet Dreams by Mark Del Franco
2. UF in a new-to-you series: Unshapely Things by Mark Del Franco
3. UF with pet or an animal side-kick: Trapped by Kevin Hearne - currently reading
4. Sci-Fi or PNR: A Dream of Stone & Shadow by Marjorie M. Liu
5. Cover hunt(plant life): Enthralled: Paranormal Diversionsby Melissa Marr
6. Take Charge Day (book in series already started): The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
7. Sally Ride Day (strong female protagonist): Zoo City by Lauren Beukes
8. National Yo-Yo Day (keep setting aside for other books): Hollow Earth by John Barrowman
9. April Fool's Day (makes me laugh!): Two Ravens and One Crow by Kevin Hearne

Read:
Unshapely Things (Connor Grey, #1) by Mark Del Franco The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles, #2) by Rick Riordan Zoo City by Lauren Beukes Enthralled Paranormal Diversions by Melissa Marr A Dream of Stone & Shadow (Dirk & Steele, #4) by Marjorie M. Liu Unquiet Dreams (Connor Grey, #2) by Mark Del Franco Two Ravens and One Crow (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #4.5) by Kevin Hearne
To Read:
Trapped (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #5) by Kevin Hearne Hollow Earth (Hollow Earth #1) by Carole E. Barrowman


message 45: by Sara (new)


message 46: by Christine (new)

Christine | 752 comments Congratulations on completing the challenge, Sara!


message 47: by Ashley Marie (new)

Ashley Marie (darlingdoor) | 158 comments Congrats, Sara!


message 48: by Sara (new)

Sara | 51 comments Thank you!


message 49: by Ashley Marie (new)

Ashley Marie (darlingdoor) | 158 comments Finished 6/9

Read:
The Naming of the Beasts (Felix Castor, #5) by Mike Carey Obsidian (Lux, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout Discount Armageddon (InCryptid, #1) by Seanan McGuire The Devil's Star A Harry Hole thriller by Jo Nesbø The Madness Underneath (Shades of London, #2) by Maureen Johnson Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein

To Read:
The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi Zoo City by Lauren Beukes Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (Dirk Gently, #1) by Douglas Adams


message 50: by Bb2nz1 (last edited Jun 04, 2013 09:49AM) (new)

Bb2nz1 | 12 comments 8/9 Completed

1. Any Urban Fantasy Title: Eve and Adam by Michael Grant and Katherine Applegate Finished 4/13 ***
2. An Urban Fantasy Title in a new-to-you series: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare Finished 5/26 **1/2
3. An Urban Fantasy Title in which the main character has a pet (of any kind) or an animal side-kick: Hounded by Kevin Hearne - IN PROGRESS
4. Any Sci-Fi OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter Finished 5/9 ***


Optional Categories: ~any genre
5. Cover Hunt: Beastly by Alex Flinn Finished 5/30 ****
6. April 23 is Take a Charge Day. The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead Finished 5/23 ****
7. May 26 is Sally Ride Day. Scarlet by Melissa Meyer Finished 5/24 ****
8. June 6 is National Yo-Yo Day. Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein Finished 5/15 ****1/2
9. April Fool’s Day. The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy Finished 5/28 ***


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