May Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread

[Valorie]

1/10 Done

1. May: MJD - Undead and Unemployed
2. Happy B-Day Gaijinmama: Unchained by Sharon Ashwood
3. Portugal/Food: Hail to the Chef by Julie Hyzy
4. May Day: Summer Brides by Susan Wiggs, et al.
5. Star Wars Day: Saints Astray by Jacqueline Carey
6. National Tourist: Cold Days by Jim Butcher
7. Clean Your Room: Lair of the Lion Christine Feehan
8. Lucky Penny: The Julius House by Charlaine Harris
9. Memorial Day: Devil in Dress Blues by Karen Foley 5/3 ★★★★
10. My Choice: City of Dark Magic by Magnus Flyte

[Brandilyn]

in for 10

7/10 Complete

1. “M" is for May: Mitchell, KA Bad Attitude finished 5/2 4*
2. Happy Birthday Dina!: Coach
3. Geography: Flowers for Tokyo finished 5/2 4*
4. May Day (May 1): New Author Tattoos & Teacups by Anna Martin finished 5/3 4*
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Into the Bermuda Triangle finished 5/4 4*
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Bahamas Follow The Sun finished 5/2 4*
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): The Walls Have Ears finished 5/4 4*
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): (borrowed) What We May Be finished 5/1 4*
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Once a Marine
10. Readers Choice: TBD

[Lacy]

May Monthly Challenge ~2013
Duration: May 1 ~ May 31
2/5 Read: I have a busy month, so I'm gonna start small this time.

1. M for May:
2. Happy B-Day to Lili! Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux
3. Geography/Portuagal:
4. May Day: A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
5. Star Wars Day:
6. Tourist Appreciation Day: Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor
7. Clean Up Your Room Day:Summer At Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs
8. Lucky Penny Day: Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost - 5/3/2013 - *****
9. Memorial Day:
10.Reader's Choice: Dance with the Devil by Sherrily Kenyon - 5/2/2013 - *****

[Breann]

Read: 2/5


1. “M" is for May: More 5/4/13 ★★★★✩

4. May Day (May 1): Cake

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Unleash the Night

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Everything Under the Sun

10. Readers Choice: Let's Hear it for the Boy 5/1/13 ★★★★★

[Lindy-Lane]

Going for another monthly :)

READ 3/3

#4 May Day (new for me series)

Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks (5.4)

#6 National Tourist Day (setting is a location you've never visited)

Beautiful Creatures *[S.Carolina setting] by Kami Garcia (5.18)


#8 Lucky Penny (borrowed book)

National Geographic Angry Birds: 50 True Stories of the Fed Up, Feathered, and Furious by Mel White (5.16)

[Bookchaser]

2013 May Monthly Challenge


2/10 Completed

01. “M" is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M’.
The Recruit by Monica McCarty
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May Birthday List.
Happy Birthday Heather! (May 5)
It's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.
Luscious by Amanda Usen
04. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.
The Wanderer by Robyn Carr
OR
Sand Castle Bay by Sherryl Woods
05. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.
Beloved Stranger by Janet Miller 05/03/13
06. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.

07. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.

08. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.
All He Ever Desired by Shannon Stacey 05/04/13
09. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military.
Second Chance Pass by Robyn Carr
10. Readers Choice:
Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts

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[BJ Rose]

RRRC Monthly Challenge
May 1-31, 2013

2/8

√ 1. Starts with 'M': Mary Balogh: The Plumed Bonnet - 5.03
2. Happy BD: Briansgirl: Blow Out by Catherine Coulter
3. Geo: Portugal: SKIP
√ 4. New-to-me Author: Patrick Taylor: An Irish Country Doctor - 5.02
5. Sci-Fi: Shadow Puppets by Orson Scott Card
OR Futuristic: Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb
6. Location Never Visited: Russia: You Belong to Me by Johanna Lindsey
7. On TBR a while: This Is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland
8. Used Cheapie: The Wife Trap by Tracy Anne Warren
9. MC in military: The Wanderer by Robyn Carr
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

[Susan]

4/10




1. “M" is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M’.

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May 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 Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.
A Very Exclusive Engagement - Andrea Laurence (HD #2228 - May 2013) (holding wine glasses) - May 3

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.
April Showers - Holly Jacobs (HS #1852 - May 2013) (book 2 of 3) - May 2

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.
Thrill Ride - Julie Ann Walker (Sourcebooks - Apr 2013) (borrowed) - May 4

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military
A Prior Engagement - Karina Bliss (HS #1849 - May 2013) (special forces) - May 1

10. Readers Choice:

[Kate]

2/?
1. M is for May: Monster 5/3/2013

4. May Day: Beautiful Disaster 5/4/13

[Nichole]

May Monthly Challenge-RRRC
Challenge Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2013
Completed: 2/10

1. “M" is for May: McGuire, Jaimie Walking Disaster *05/04 ★★
2. Happy Birthday Nicole (15th)!: Soulless by Gail Carriger
3. Food on the cover: Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec
4. May Day (May 1): Private Practice by Samanthe Beck
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Cinder by Marissa Meyer
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Something About Emmaline by Elizabeth Boyle
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Storm Front by Jim Butcher
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): The Selection by Kiera Cass
9. Memorial Day (May 27): The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks
10. Readers Choice : City of Ghosts by Stacia Kane *05/02 ★★★★★
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*disclaimer* selections subject to change without prior notice ;)

[Brandilyn]

in for 10

8/10 Complete

1. “M" is for May: Mitchell, KA Bad Attitude finished 5/2 4*
2. Happy Birthday Dina!: Coach finished 5/4 3*
3. Geography: Flowers for Tokyo finished 5/2 4*
4. May Day (May 1): New Author Tattoos & Teacups by Anna Martin finished 5/3 4*
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Into the Bermuda Triangle finished 5/4 4*
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Bahamas Follow The Sun finished 5/2 4*
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): The Walls Have Ears finished 5/4 4*
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): (borrowed) What We May Be finished 5/1 4*
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Once a Marine
10. Readers Choice: TBD

[Katie]

7/10 read


1. M is for May - Mary Calmes - Sinnerman - 5/3, 4 stars
2. Happy Birthday, MK! - Jailhouse Rock - 5/3, 2 stars
3. Geography - Other People's Weddings
4. May Day - Evenfall - 5/3, 4 stars
5. Star Wars Day - Wishes - 5/1, 3 stars
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day - Escaped
7. Clean Up Your Room Day - Duncan's World - 5/5, 2 stars
8. Lucky Penny Day - Once Upon a Liam - 5/1, 2 stars
9. Memorial Day - Army Green - 5/4, 2 stars
10. Readers Choice - What Child Is This?

[Breann]

Read: 3/5


1. “M" is for May: More 5/4/13 ★★★★✩

4. May Day (May 1): Cake

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Unleash the Night

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Moonstruck 5/4/13 ★★★★✩

10. Readers Choice: Let's Hear it for the Boy 5/1/13 ★★★★★

[Ethel]

May Monthly Challenge


5/10 read

[1.5.] 8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Molly’s Lips: Club Mephisto Retold by Annabel Joseph
[2.5.] 5. Star Wars Day (May 4): White Wedding by Ursula Sinclair
[3.5.] 1. “M" is for May: More than Meets the Ink by Elle Aycart
[3.5.] 6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell
[5.5.] 2. Happy Birthday Elise!: Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost

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3. Geography: Sweet as Sin by Inez Kelley

4. May Day (May 1): Notturno by Z.A. Maxfield
or
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

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7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Leave Me Breathless by Cherrie Lynn
or
Purity in Death by J.D. Robb

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9. Memorial Day (May 27): Wild Card by Lora Leigh
or
Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
or
Hidden Away by Maya Banks

10. Readers Choice: A Lot Like Love by Julie James
or
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

[Brandilyn]

in for 10

9/10 Complete

1. “M" is for May: Mitchell, KA Bad Attitude finished 5/2 4*
2. Happy Birthday Dina!: Coach finished 5/4 3*
3. Geography: Flowers for Tokyo finished 5/2 4*
4. May Day (May 1): New Author Tattoos & Teacups by Anna Martin finished 5/3 4*
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Into the Bermuda Triangle finished 5/4 4*
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Bahamas Follow The Sun finished 5/2 4*
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): The Walls Have Ears finished 5/4 4*
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): (borrowed) What We May Be finished 5/1 4*
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Once a Marine finished 5/5 4*
10. Readers Choice: TBD

[Lacy]

May Monthly Challenge ~2013
Duration: May 1 ~ May 31
3/5 Read: I have a busy month, so I'm gonna start small this time.

1. M for May:
2. Happy B-Day to Lili! Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux
3. Geography/Portuagal:
4. May Day: A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
5. Star Wars Day:
6. Tourist Appreciation Day: Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor
7. Clean Up Your Room Day: Cosmopolis by Don DeLillo - 5/4/2013 - **
8. Lucky Penny Day: Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost - 5/3/2013 - *****
9. Memorial Day:
10.Reader's Choice: Dance with the Devil by Sherrily Kenyon - 5/2/2013 - *****

[FlibBityFLooB]

Joining a little late, but better late than never! :) Going to try for 10... have read 3 so far.

May 2013 RRRC Challenge

3/10 read

1. M Author (Mary) = Crucible of Fate
2. Birthday (Tonya) = Wallbanger
3. Food = Brand New Flavor
4. New Author/Series = Beautiful Bastard, 5/4/13, ★★½☆☆☆
5. Sci-Fi = Spider Bight
6. Never Been (Washington) = Frost Burned
7. On the shelf too long = Everything and the Moon
8. Freebies = Loathe Thy Neighbor, 5/4/13,★★★★☆
9. Military = Conduct Unbecoming
10. Reader's Choice =Damaged Goods, 5/2/13, ★★★½☆☆

[Brandilyn]

Done!

10/10 Complete

1. “M" is for May: Mitchell, KA Bad Attitude finished 5/2 4*
2. Happy Birthday Dina!: Coach finished 5/4 3*
3. Geography: Flowers for Tokyo finished 5/2 4*
4. May Day (May 1): New Author Tattoos & Teacups by Anna Martin finished 5/3 4*
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Into the Bermuda Triangle finished 5/4 4*
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Bahamas Follow The Sun finished 5/2 4*
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): The Walls Have Ears finished 5/4 4*
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): (borrowed) What We May Be finished 5/1 4*
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Once a Marine finished 5/5 4*
10. Readers Choice: Dark Edge of Honor finished 5/5 4*

[Breann]

Yay Brandilyn!

[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

well done Brandilyn :)

[KarenF]

I'm in for all of them. I'm going to post as I go.

3/10 Read

M for May: Playing For Keeps by Catherine Mann 5/5/13
Happy B-Day to Me!
Portuagal:
May Day:
Star Wars Day: The Husband Trap by Tracy Anne Warren 5/4/13
Tourist Appreciation Day:
Clean Up Your Room Day:
Lucky Penny Day:
Memorial Day: Captain's Fury by Jim Butcher 5/3/13
My Choice:

[Bookchaser]

2013 May Monthly Challenge


3/10 Completed

01. “M" is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M’.
The Recruit by Monica McCarty
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May Birthday List.
Happy Birthday Heather! (May 5)
It's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.
Luscious by Amanda Usen
04. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.
The Wanderer by Robyn Carr 05/05/13
05. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.
Beloved Stranger by Janet Miller 05/03/13
06. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.

07. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.

08. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.
All He Ever Desired by Shannon Stacey 05/04/13
09. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military.
Second Chance Pass by Robyn Carr
10. Readers Choice:
Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts

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[Amber]

3/5

1. “M" is for May:Manna From Heaven- Karen Robards 5/1/13

2. Happy Birthday Shazzy! Unholy Ghosts- Stacia Kane 5/5/13

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Ransom- Julie Garwood (Scotland)

8. Lucky Penny Day - A Knight in Shining Armor- Jude Deveraux

10. Readers Choice: Twice Tempted - Jeaniene Frost 5/2/13

[Katie]

8/10 read


1. M is for May - Mary Calmes - Sinnerman - 5/3, 4 stars
2. Happy Birthday, MK! - Jailhouse Rock - 5/3, 2 stars
3. Geography - Other People's Weddings
4. May Day - Evenfall - 5/3, 4 stars
5. Star Wars Day - Wishes - 5/1, 3 stars
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day - Escaped
7. Clean Up Your Room Day - Duncan's World - 5/5, 2 stars
8. Lucky Penny Day - Once Upon a Liam - 5/1, 2 stars
9. Memorial Day - Army Green - 5/4, 2 stars
10. Readers Choice - What Child Is This? - 5/5, 2 stars

[FlibBityFLooB]

May 2013 RRRC Challenge

4/10 read

1. M Author (Mary) = Crucible of Fate, 5/5/13,★★★★☆
2. Birthday (Tonya) = Wallbanger
3. Food = Brand New Flavor
4. New Author/Series = Beautiful Bastard, 5/4/13, ★★½☆☆☆
5. Sci-Fi = Spider Bight
6. Never Been (Washington) = Frost Burned
7. On the shelf too long = Everything and the Moon
8. Freebies = Loathe Thy Neighbor, 5/4/13,★★★★☆
9. Military = Conduct Unbecoming
10. Reader's Choice =Damaged Goods, 5/2/13, ★★★½☆☆

[Hina]

RRRC - May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 5/1/13 - 5/31/13
7/10 Completed


1. “M" is for May: My Hero by Debbie Macomber.

2. Happy Birthday Heather!: Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich. Completed 5/4/13 **** (4 Stars)

3. Geography Setting Portugal: Duarte's Child (Latin Lovers) by Lynne Graham

4. May Day (May 1) - New to Me Series: Claimed by Evangeline Anderson. Completed 5/3/13 **** (4 Stars)

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): King Of The Desert, Captive Bride (Desert Kings, #2) by Jane Porter. Completed 5/2/13 *** (3 Stars)

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6) - Georgia: Smooth Irish by Jennifer Saints. Completed 5/1/13 **** (4 Stars)

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10) - In TBR since 2011: Bump in the Night by J.D. Robb. Completed 5/5/13 **** (4 Stars)

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): The Italian's Inexperienced Mistress (Ruthless) by Lynne Graham.

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Frisco's Kid by Suzanne Brockman. Completed 5/2/13 **** (4 Stars)

10. Readers Choice: Bedding the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello. Completed 5/2/13 **** (4 Stars)

[Erin]

May 2013 RRRC Challenge

Read: 4/10

1. M is for May: Moon by Laurann Dohner
2. Happy Birthday Elissa: Lone Wolf by Jennifer Ashley
3. Geography - Portugal: Tyler's Cowboy by Amber Kell 5/1/13
4. May Day: Accidental Abduction by Eve Langlais
5. Star Wars Day: Alien Mate by Eve Langlais
6. Tourist Appreciation Day: A Shared Range by Andrew Grey 5/4/13
7. Clean Ur Room Day: Tigerland by Sean Kennedy
8. Lucky Penny Day: Places In Time by Cardeno C. 5/1/13
9. Memorial Day: Dine & Dash by Abigail Roux 5/1/13
10. Reader's Choice: Change of Heart by Mary Calmes



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[Sandra]

Hooray, Brandilyn!

[Sandra]

RRRC May Monthly Challenge 2013


1/7 Completed

1. “M" is for May: Milly Taiden - Wolf Protector
2. Happy Birthday to Me! LOL: Wicked Cravings
3. Star Wars Day (May 4): Alien in the House
4. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): NYC - Secret Santa
5. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Sexiest Vampire Alive
6. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Daryk Hunter
7. Choice: Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet 6/5/13 ★★★★★

[Susan]

5/10




1. “M" is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M’.
The Marshal's Hostage - Delores Fossen (HI #1419 - May 2013) - May 6

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May 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 Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.
A Very Exclusive Engagement - Andrea Laurence (HD #2228 - May 2013) (holding wine glasses) - May 3

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.
April Showers - Holly Jacobs (HS #1852 - May 2013) (book 2 of 3) - May 2

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.
Thrill Ride - Julie Ann Walker (Sourcebooks - Apr 2013) (borrowed) - May 4

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military
A Prior Engagement - Karina Bliss (HS #1849 - May 2013) (special forces) - May 1

10. Readers Choice:

[Ethel]

May Monthly Challenge


6/10 read

[1.5.] 8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Molly’s Lips: Club Mephisto Retold by Annabel Joseph
[2.5.] 5. Star Wars Day (May 4): White Wedding by Ursula Sinclair
[3.5.] 1. “M" is for May: More than Meets the Ink by Elle Aycart
[3.5.] 6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell
[5.5.] 2. Happy Birthday Elise!: Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
[6.5.] 3. Geography: Sweet as Sin by Inez Kelley

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4. May Day (May 1): Notturno by Z.A. Maxfield

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7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Leave Me Breathless by Cherrie Lynn
or
Purity in Death by J.D. Robb

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9. Memorial Day (May 27): Wild Card by Lora Leigh
or
Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
or
Hidden Away by Maya Banks

10. Readers Choice: A Lot Like Love by Julie James
or
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
or
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

[Hina]

RRRC - May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 5/1/13 - 5/31/13
10/10 Completed


1. “M" is for May: My Hero by Debbie Macomber. Completed 5/6/13 *** (3 Stars)

2. Happy Birthday Heather!: Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich. Completed 5/4/13 **** (4 Stars)

3. Geography Setting Portugal: Duarte's Child (Latin Lovers) by Lynne Graham. Completed 5/6/13 *** (3 Stars)

4. May Day (May 1) - New to Me Series: Claimed by Evangeline Anderson. Completed 5/3/13 **** (4 Stars)

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): King Of The Desert, Captive Bride (Desert Kings, #2) by Jane Porter. Completed 5/2/13 *** (3 Stars)

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6) - Georgia: Smooth Irish by Jennifer Saints. Completed 5/1/13 **** (4 Stars)

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10) - In TBR since 2011: Bump in the Night by J.D. Robb. Completed 5/5/13 **** (4 Stars)

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): The Italian's Inexperienced Mistress (Ruthless) by Lynne Graham. Completed 5/6/13 ***** (5 Stars)

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Frisco's Kid by Suzanne Brockman. Completed 5/2/13 **** (4 Stars)

10. Readers Choice: Bedding the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello. Completed 5/2/13 **** (4 Stars)

[FlibBityFLooB]

May 2013 RRRC Challenge

5/10 read

1. M Author (Mary) = Crucible of Fate, 5/5/13,★★★★☆
2. Birthday (Tonya) = Wallbanger, 5/6/13,★★★★☆
3. Food = Brand New Flavor
4. New Author/Series = Beautiful Bastard, 5/4/13, ★★½☆☆☆
5. Sci-Fi = Spider Bight
6. Never Been (Washington) = Frost Burned
7. On the shelf too long = Everything and the Moon
8. Freebies = Loathe Thy Neighbor, 5/4/13,★★★★☆
9. Military = Conduct Unbecoming
10. Reader's Choice =Damaged Goods, 5/2/13, ★★★½☆☆

[Breann]

Yay Hina!

[Breann]

Read: 4/5


1. “M" is for May: More 5/4/13 ★★★★✩

4. May Day (May 1): Cake

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Unleash the Night 5/6/13 ★★★✩✩

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Moonstruck 5/4/13 ★★★★✩

10. Readers Choice: Let's Hear it for the Boy 5/1/13 ★★★★★

[Elizabeth]

RRRC May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 5/1/13 - 5/31/13
Progress 3/?
1. “M" is for May: Me and My Shadow by Katie MacAlister, 5/6/2013, 4*
2. Happy Birthday Cathy: A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison, 5/5/2013, 3*
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.
4. May Day (May 1): Summer At Willow Lake - Susan Wiggs
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Soulless by Gail Carriger
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (Denver):Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Breaking Point by Pamela Clare
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Zero Day by David Baldacci, 5/2/2013, 3*
10. Readers Choice: Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh

[Penney]

May Monthly Challenge ~2013
Duration: May 1 ~ May 31
5/10 Read

1. "M" is For: Melissa Marr, Ink Exchange 5/6 ✯✯½
2. Happy Birthday to ME!!!: Sins & Needles by Karina Halle 5/7 ✯✯✯✯
3. Geography/Portugal: Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec
4. May Day!: Disciplining the Duchess by Annabel Joseph
5. Star Wars Day: Remember Me by Laura Moore 5/5 ✯✯✯½
6. National Tourist Day: Shiver of Fear by Roxanne St. Claire
7. Clean Up Your Room Day: Love Only Once by Johanna Lindsey
8. Lucky Penny Day: Biting Cold by Chloe Neill 5/2 ✯✯✯½
9. Memorial Day: Echoes at Dawn by Maya Banks 5/3 ✯✯✯½
10. Reader's Choice: TBD
TBD

[Barbara ★]

READ: 2/9

1. M is for May - The Mysterious Benedict Society - Trenton Lee Stewart
✔2. Happy Birthday, BriansGirl! - Bookplate Special - Lorna Barrett 5/4
✔3. Geography - Chopping Spree - Diane Mott Davidson (food on cover) 5/5
4. May Day - The Castings Trilogy - Pamela Freeman (new author)
5. Star Wars Day - Forever - Maggie Stiefvater (Wolves of Mercy Falls #3)
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day - The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency - Alexander McCall Smith (Botswana)
7. Clean Up Your Room Day - The Crystal Cave - Mary Stewart (added 3/2009)
8. Lucky Penny Day - Pushing Up Daisies - Rosemary Harris (library)
9. Memorial Day - SKIP
10. Readers Choice - Pleasure and Purpose - Megan Hart

[Questian]

1/8

1. “M" is for May:
===The Darkest Hour – Maya Banks
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography:
===Summer Desserts – Nora Roberts
4. May Day (May 1):
===Iron Duke - Meljean Brook (subgenre Zombies)
5. Star Wars Day (May 4):
===Hush – Cherry Adrair (Loadstone Trilogy book 1)
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day:
7. Clean Up Your Room:
===The Lost Hero Rick Riordon
8. Lucky Penny Day:
===Lover Eternal – JR Ward
9. Memorial Day:
===Dangerous Games - Lora Leigh
10. Readers Choice:
===Northern Light - Nora Roberts

[Ethel]

May Monthly Challenge


7/10 read

[1.5.] 8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Molly’s Lips: Club Mephisto Retold by Annabel Joseph
[2.5.] 5. Star Wars Day (May 4): White Wedding by Ursula Sinclair
[3.5.] 1. “M" is for May: More than Meets the Ink by Elle Aycart
[3.5.] 6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell
[5.5.] 2. Happy Birthday Elise!: Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
[6.5.] 3. Geography: Sweet as Sin by Inez Kelley
[7.5.] 4. May Day (May 1): Notturno by Z.A. Maxfield

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7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Purity in Death by J.D. Robb

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9. Memorial Day (May 27): Wild Card by Lora Leigh
or
Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
or
Hidden Away by Maya Banks

10. Readers Choice: A Lot Like Love by Julie James
or
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
or
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price
or
Leave Me Breathless by Cherrie Lynn

[Erin]

May 2013 RRRC Challenge

Read: 5/10

1. M is for May: Moon by Laurann Dohner
2. Happy Birthday Elissa: Lone Wolf by Jennifer Ashley
3. Geography - Portugal: Tyler's Cowboy by Amber Kell 5/1/13
4. May Day: Accidental Abduction by Eve Langlais
5. Star Wars Day: Alien Mate by Eve Langlais
6. Tourist Appreciation Day: A Shared Range by Andrew Grey 5/4/13
7. Clean Ur Room Day: Tigerland by Sean Kennedy
8. Lucky Penny Day: Places In Time by Cardeno C. 5/1/13
9. Memorial Day: Dine & Dash by Abigail Roux 5/1/13
10. Reader's Choice: Change of Heart by Mary Calmes 5/7/13

[Bookchaser]

2013 May Monthly Challenge


4/10 Completed

01. “M" is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M’.
The Recruit by Monica McCarty
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May Birthday List.
Happy Birthday Heather! (May 5)
It's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.
Luscious by Amanda Usen 05/08/13
04. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.
The Wanderer by Robyn Carr 05/05/13
05. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.
Beloved Stranger by Janet Miller 05/03/13
06. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before. (Scotland)
Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks
07. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.

08. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.
All He Ever Desired by Shannon Stacey 05/04/13
09. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military.
Second Chance Pass by Robyn Carr
10. Readers Choice:
Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts

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[Questian]

RRRC May Monthly Challenge 2013

2/8

1. “M" is for May:
===The Darkest Hour – Maya Banks May 8
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography:
===Summer Desserts – Nora Roberts
4. May Day (May 1):
===Iron Duke - Meljean Brook (subgenre Zombies)
5. Star Wars Day (May 4):
===Hush – Cherry Adrair (Loadstone Trilogy book 1)
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day:
7. Clean Up Your Room:
===The Lost Hero Rick Riordon
8. Lucky Penny Day:
===Lover Eternal – JR Ward
9. Memorial Day:
===Dangerous Games - Lora Leigh
10. Readers Choice:
===Northern Light - Nora Roberts May 7

[Sandra]

Hooray, Hina!

[Sandra]

RRRC May Monthly Challenge 2013


2/7 Completed

1. “M" is for May: Milly Taiden - Wolf Protector
2. Happy Birthday to Me! LOL: Wicked Cravings 8/5/13 ★★★★1/2
3. Star Wars Day (May 4): Alien in the House
4. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): NYC - Secret Santa
5. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Sexiest Vampire Alive
6. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Daryk Hunter
7. Choice: Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet 6/5/13 ★★★★★

[Katie]

9/10 read


1. M is for May - Mary Calmes - Sinnerman - 5/3, 4 stars
2. Happy Birthday, MK! - Jailhouse Rock - 5/3, 2 stars
3. Geography - Other People's Weddings - 5/8, 3 stars
4. May Day - Evenfall - 5/3, 4 stars
5. Star Wars Day - Wishes - 5/1, 3 stars
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day - Escaped
7. Clean Up Your Room Day - Duncan's World - 5/5, 2 stars
8. Lucky Penny Day - Once Upon a Liam - 5/1, 2 stars
9. Memorial Day - Army Green - 5/4, 2 stars
10. Readers Choice - What Child Is This? - 5/5, 2 stars

[Lacy]

May Monthly Challenge ~2013
Duration: May 1 ~ May 31
4/5 Read: I have a busy month, so I'm gonna start small this time.

1. M for May:
2. Happy B-Day to Lili! Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux - 5/7/2013 - *****
3. Geography/Portuagal:
4. May Day: A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
5. Star Wars Day:
6. Tourist Appreciation Day: Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor
7. Clean Up Your Room Day: Cosmopolis by Don DeLillo - 5/4/2013 - **
8. Lucky Penny Day: Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost - 5/3/2013 - *****
9. Memorial Day:
10.Reader's Choice: Dance with the Devil by Sherrily Kenyon - 5/2/2013 - *****

[Amber]

4/5

1. “M" is for May:Manna From Heaven- Karen Robards 5/1/13

2. Happy Birthday Shazzy! Unholy Ghosts- Stacia Kane 5/5/13

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Ransom- Julie Garwood (Scotland)

8. Lucky Penny Day - A Knight in Shining Armor- Jude Deveraux 5/8/13

10. Readers Choice: Twice Tempted - Jeaniene Frost 5/2/13

[bamaace83]

4/10

1. “M" is for May:

Forbidden Disclosure by Terri Marie 5-1-13

2. Happy Birthday!:

3. Geography:

Cooking For Cowboy by Brenda Sinclair 5-2-13

4. May Day (May 1):

5. Star Wars Day (May 4):

Naked in Death by JD Robb 5-6-13


6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6):

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10):

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23):

Chasing Justice Danielle Stewart 5-7-13

9. Memorial Day (May 27):

10. Readers Choice:

[Katie]

10/10 read - Done!


1. M is for May - Mary Calmes - Sinnerman - 5/3, 4 stars
2. Happy Birthday, MK! - Jailhouse Rock - 5/3, 2 stars
3. Geography - Other People's Weddings - 5/8, 3 stars
4. May Day - Evenfall - 5/3, 4 stars
5. Star Wars Day - Wishes - 5/1, 3 stars
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day - Escaped - 5/8, 4 stars
7. Clean Up Your Room Day - Duncan's World - 5/5, 2 stars
8. Lucky Penny Day - Once Upon a Liam - 5/1, 2 stars
9. Memorial Day - Army Green - 5/4, 2 stars
10. Readers Choice - What Child Is This? - 5/5, 2 stars