June Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread

[Lacy]

June Monthly Challenge

This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located HERE .

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

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June 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 June 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 Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.

4. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story).

5. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.

7. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it.

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately.

10. Readers Choice:

Challenge Duration: June 1 to June 30, 2013

You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

Please repost your progress as it helps when updating.

Happy Reading!

[Breann]

Read: 0/5


1. “J" is for June: Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb

7. LGBT Pride Month: Blue Notes

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Beyond Complicated

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): The Untamed Bride

10. Readers Choice:

[NayNay]

June Monthly Challenge
Duration: June 1/13 - June 30/13

1. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Fireworks Over Toccoa by Jeffery Stepakoff 05/01/13 ****

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf. Raine's Shelf
The House Girl by Tara Conklin 06/05/13 ****

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Spain.
Lady in Waiting by Susan Meissner 06/11/13 *** (Prince Philip from Spain)

4. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story).
The Boleyn King by Laura Andersen 06/04/13 *****
(William was a father-to-be)

5. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.
Devil's Consort by Anne O'Brien 06/08/13 ***

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies 06/04/13 ***

7. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it.
Dancing With Statues by Caroline Doherty de Novoa 06/02/13 ***

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.
The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler 06/06/13 ***

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately.
The Princess and the Hound by Mette Ivie Harrison 06/03/13 ****

10. Readers Choice:
Pride and Pleasure by Sylvia Day 06/07/13 ****

[Bookchaser]

2013 June Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

01. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Secrets of the Highlander by Janet Chapman
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June 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 June Birthday List.
Happy Birthday Denise! (June 5)
To the Nines by Janet Evanovich
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.
Always to Remember by Lorraine Heath (sculptor)
OR
What the Librarian Did by Karina Bliss (rock star)
04. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story).
His Son's Teacher by Kay Stockham
05. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.
Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr
OR
The Recruit by Monica McCarty
06. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.
Big Sky Summer by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Summer Desserts by Nora Roberts
OR
Sunset Bay by Susan Mallery
07. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it.
An Outlaw's Christmas by Linda Lael Miller (blue, red, & green)
08. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.
Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr
09. Name Your Poison Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately.
Shielder by Catherine Spangler
OR
The Girl in the Box by Janet Miller
10. Readers Choice:
All He Ever Dreamed by Shannon Stacey

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[Shannon]

I am in for my normal 3.

1. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’. Revenge and Redemption by Jennie Brumley

4. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story). A Baby Between Them by Alice Sharpe

5. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit. Ill Wind by Rachel Caine

[Brandilyn]

in for 10

1. “J" is for June: Just Call Me Angel
2. Happy Birthday Barb!: Legal Artistry
3. Geography: The Melody Thief
4. Father's Day (June 16): Who We Are
5. Flag Day (June 14): Glitterland
6. Summer Solstice (June 21): How to Repair a Mechanical Heart
7. LGBT Pride Month: Spirit Bear
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: After the End
9. Name Your Poison Day (June 8): Mexican Heat
10. Readers Choice: Blind Faith

[Susan A]

June Monthly Challenge
Duration: June 1/13 - June 30/13

COMPLETE: 10/10 Complete June 13

1. “J" is for June: JL Merrow Slam!June 13 ★★★
2. Happy Birthday Heather! (my bday too!) A Night Like This June 2 ★★★
3. Geography:(classical music) PreludeJune 4 ★★★★
4. Father's Day (June 16): Unexpected Family June 4 ★★★
5. Flag Day (June 14): I'd like to visit England! If It FliesJune 5 ★★★
6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Bolt-Hole June 3 ★★★★
7. LGBT Pride Month: Friday Night JamieJune 7 ★★★
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: (adoption) Brainy and the Beast June 1 ★★★★
9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): (Urban fantasy)Urban ShamanJune 6 ★★★★
10. Readers Choice: Magic Mansion June 10 ★★★★★



READ:

[Susan]

I'm in :-) I'll go for all 10

[~Leslie~]

Duration: 6/1/13 - 6/30/13

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

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June 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 June 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 Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.

4. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story).

5. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately.

10. Readers Choice:

[AlbertaJenn]

I'm in for 5. Just getting back into Challenges after a long hiatus.

1. "J" is for June: One Sweet Ride by Jaci Burton
4. Father's Day: Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs (Adam is a father)
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Lush by Lauren Dane (Mary is starting a catering business)
9. Name Your Poison Day: New Moon: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 1 by Stephenie Meyer (Teen)
10. Reader's Choice: Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones

[Lacy]

I'm in for all 10!

[Ty]

woohoo! in for 10!

[Fran, Moderator]

June Monthly Challenge

0/? read


1. J is for June: This Is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith
2. Happy Birthday FlibBityFLooB!Down to You
3. Geography: Artist-Let Me Be The One
4. Father's Day:Father-to-beWanted by Her Lost Love
5. Flag Day: France! Blue Notes
6. Summer Solstice:beach scene on cover- Rock and a Hard Place
7. LGBT Pride Month:
8. Rebuild Your Life Month:Death of spouse- The End of Me
9. Name Your Poison:I love humor and don't read it enough for my liking!Tangled
10. Readers Choice:Purple Passion

[Ethel]

I'm in for all 10 again! :)

0/10 read

1. “J" is for June: Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost
or
Burn for You by Annabel Joseph
or
Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton

2. Happy Birthday Denise!: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare
or
Cry No More by Linda Howard
or
Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost

3. Geography: Leave Me Breathless by Cherrie Lynn
or
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

4. Father's Day (June 16): Perfection by R.L. Mathewson
or
Trying to Score by Toni Aleo

5. Flag Day (June 14): The Reluctant Nude by Meg Maguire
or
Shadow Woman by Linda Howard

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Cry No More by Linda Howard
or
The Edge by Catherine Coulter
or
Slow Heat in Heaven by Sandra Brown

7. LGBT Pride Month: Grounded by R.K. Lilley

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: One Week Girlfriend by Monica Murphy
or
The Reluctant Nude by Meg Maguire

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Beautiful Girl by Shiloh Walker
or
Naked by Raine Miller

10. Readers Choice:

[Pam]

I'm in for probably...again...5 books!

[Questian]

i'll do 5 books.. still not sure but i'm in..

[Isha]

RRRC - Monthly Challenges
~ June Monthly Challenge ~

Duration: 1 June - 30 June 2013

Read:

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

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June 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 June 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 Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.

4. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story).

5. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.

7. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it.

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately.

10. Readers Choice:

[Laurie]

I'm in and will post as I go.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm in for 10 and will post as I go!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I'm in for all 10, although #9 may give me fits - I tend to be all over the place and don't neglect genres that I enjoy!

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

1. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Apple Turnover Murder, joanne fluke

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June 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 June Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).
P.S. I Love You, ceclia ahern

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.
Winter in Madrid, c.j. sansom

4. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story).
A Chesapeake Shores Christmas, sherryl woods

5. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.
Heat Seeker, lora leigh

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.
A Summer in Sonoma, robyn carr Finished: 06.23

7. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it.
Rubyfruit Jungle, rita mae brown

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.
Paradise Valley, robyn carr

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately.
Dial C For Chihuahua, waverly curtis (cozy-mystery) Finished: 06.16

10. Readers Choice: Murder Buys a T-shirt, christy fifield

[Anastasia]

Read: 0/5

1. “J" is for June: Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris
3. Geography: The Frozen Heart by Almudena Grandes
4. Father's Day (June 16): The Film Club: A Memoir by David Gilmour
7. LGBT Pride Month: Martin and John by Dale Peck
10. Readers Choice: Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh

[Hina]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
June Monthly Challenge
Duration: 6/1/13 - 6/30/13
0/10 Completed


1. “J" is for June: Come to Me by Jaymie Holland.

2. Happy Birthday to Me!: In The Sheikh's Marriage Bed by Sarah Morgan.

3. Geography (hero - Spaniard): Show Off by Emma Jay.

4. Father's Day (June 16): Detective Daddy by Mallory Kane.

5. Flag Day (June 14): The Player by Rhonda Nelson.

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): You Are My Sunshine by Crymsyn Hart.

7. LGBT Pride Month: Dangerous Boys and Their Toy by Shayla Black.

8. Rebuild Your Life Month:The Water Baby by Cherie Le Clare.

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): A Year and a Day by Virginia Henley.

10. Readers Choice: Unmasking Kelly by N.J. Walters.

[Amber]

I'm in for 8!

0/8

1. “J"
2. Happy Birthday!:
5. Flag Day (June 14):
6. Summer Solstice (June 21):
7. LGBT Pride Month:
8. Rebuild Your Life Month:
9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8):
10. Readers Choice:

[Michelle]

7 of 10

1 June- Hollister House: The Banyan Tree Awakens by Joani Lacy

2 HB- HB to my B day twin and same name Michelle on the 20th Hummingbird by LaVyrle Spencer June 17th

3 Geo Spain - The Prince by Kiera Cass June 12th

4 Father's day - Brava, Valentine by Adriana Trigiani June 30th

5 Flag Day - Men in Kilts by Katie MacAlister

6 Summer Solstice - Under the Dome by Stephen King June 23rd

7 LGBT Pride Month - Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich

8 Rebuild Your life month- The Alchemyst by Michael Scott June 25th

9 Name your poison - Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel June 28th

10 Readers choice - Chains of Frost by T.A. Grey June 17th

[~Leslie~]

Duration: 6/1/13 - 6/30/13

0/8

1. “J" is for June:Wicked Road to Hell (Juliana Stone)

2. Happy BirthdayLindy!: The Mystery Woman

3. Geography: By Fire, By Water

5. Flag Day (June 14): Kissed in Paris

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): That Summer Place

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): (Historical Mystery)The Glass House

10. Readers Choice:Heart of Iron

[~Melissa~]

RRRC June Monthly Challenge
6/1/13 ~ 6/30/13

5/5 read


1. “J" is for June: Lorelei *James Chasin' Eight 6/4/13 4♥

4. Father's Day (June 16): (pregnancy in story).Love's Rhythm 6/25/13 4♥

7. LGBT Pride Month: Armed & Dangerous 6/2/13 5♥

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Ex: moves to a new city Brownies and Broomsticks 6/9/13 3♥


10. Readers Choice: Unleash the Night 6/1/13 5♥

[Angie]

I'm in for 8.

1. “J” is for June: Spellfire - Jessica Andersen
2. Happy Birthday Aileen: The Duke and I - Julia Quinn
4. Father's Day (June 16): Lord's Fall - Thea Harrison
5. Flag Day (June 14): Surrender To Me - Shayla Black
6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Cooper's Fall - Lora Leigh
7. LGBT Pride Month: Simply Sinful - Kate Pearce
9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): A Noble Captive - Michelle Styles
10. Readers Choice: Warrior Betrayed - Addison Fox

[Mahyar]

I'm in. Doing at least 8 of them

[FlibBityFLooB]

June 2013 RRRC Challenge

0/10 read

1. “J" is for June (Janet) - Notorious Nineteen
2. Happy Birthday to me - A Matter of Time, Vol. 1
3. The Arts - Slammed
4. Father's Day - But For You
5. Country to visit (England) - Miss Grimsley's Oxford Career
6. Summer - Too Good to Be True
7. LGBT book - A Matter of Time, Vol. 2
8.Rebuild life - Ridiculous
9. Neglected Genre (UF) - Dead Ever After
10. Readers Choice - Bulletproof

[Barbara ★]

I'm going to commit to 7 and hope for 10.

READ: 0/7

1. “J" is for June: Magic's Child - Justine Larbalestier

2. Happy Birthday Hina!: Dark Mirror - Mary Jo Putney

3. Geography:Spain/Art: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.

4. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story). possible choice!
A Feast for Crows - George R.R. Martin

5. Flag Day (June 14): The Skull Mantra - Eliot Pattison (political theme)

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.

7. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it.

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Demon Hunts - C.E. Murphy (neglected genre UF)

10. Readers Choice: Everneath - Brodi Ashton

[Cassandra]

I'm in for 3
RRRC June Monthly Challenge - 3/3 Read
✔1. “J" is for June: One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost - 6/4
✔7. LGBT Pride Month: Blue Fire by Z.A. Maxfield - 6/4
✔9. Reader's Choice: Sin Undone by Larissa Ione - 6/3

[Irina]

I'm in.. Here's my list:

June Monthly Challenge
Read: o out of 10

1. “J" is for June: Something Reckless by Jess Michaels

2. Happy Birthday!: A Witch's Handbook of Kisses and Curses by Molly Harper

3. Geography: The Look of Love by Bella Andre

4. Father's Day (June 16): Taking Chances by Molly McAdams

5. Flag Day (June 14): The Lost Duke of Wyndham by Julia Quinn

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake

7. LGBT Pride Month: What Happens in London by Julia Quinn

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): To Pleasure a Lady by Nicole Jordan

10. Readers Choice: TBD

[Katy]

4/10 Read

1. "J" is for June: Business and Pleasure by Jinni James
2. Happy birthday: A Dark Kiss of Rapture by Sylvia Day
3. Geography: Scandalous 2 by H.M. Ward
4. Father's Day: Voyeur Dad by Emily Cantore
5. Flag Day: Curves for Two by Christa Wick
6. Summer Solstice: Amber's Agreement, Submissive Summer Book 1 by Cherry Allen
7. LGBT Pride: Out by Laura Preble
8. Rebuild Your Life: Breaking Free by Mara Stone
9. Name Your Poison: Drowning Mermaids by Nadia Scrieva
10. Reader's Choice: Beauty From Pain by Georgia Cates

[KarenF]

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

0/8 Read

J for June: A Lot Like Love by Julie James
Happy B-Day Kristi! The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis
Spain: The Virtuoso (Duke's Obsession, #3) by Grace Burrowes
Flag Day: Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath
Summer Solstice: Driving Her Crazy by Amy Andrews
Rebuild Your Life: Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa Dare
Name Your Poison: Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh (PNR)
My Choice: TBD

[Raine]

I'm in, I hope to do five books and I'll post as I go.

[Shannon]

I am in for 8!

1. J is for June: All Jacked Up
2. Happy Birthday: Skipped
3. Geography: Skipped
4. Father's Day June 16: Angel's Peak
5. Flag Day June 14: Soul of a Highlander
6. Summer Solstice June 21: Christmas Star
7. LGBT Pride Month: Dangerous Boys and Their Toy
8. Rebuild you life Month: Gnomeless
9. Name Your Poison Day: The Pirate Bride
10. Reader's Choice: Raising Kane

[Deedee]

June Monthly Challenge
Duration: June 1/13 - June 30/13

6/10


1. J is for June:

2. Happy Birthday:

3. Geography:

4. Father's Day:

5. Flag Day: Read a book with a military/political theme: This book followed a Knight fighting for Prince Henry against (usurper) King Stephen in 1153 A. D.

The Earl (1971) by Cecelia Holland (06/03/13)

6. Summer Solstice:

Without a Summer (Glamourist Histories #3) (2013) by Mary Robinette Kowal (06/06/13)

7. LGBT Pride Month: Heroine’s best friend is a gay man.

The Art Forger (2012) by B.A. Shapiro (06/30/13)

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: The main character moves from Edinburgh, Scotland to a castle in Transylvania, Romania

The Dead Travel Fast (2010) by Deanna Raybourn (06/07/13)

9. Name Your Poison: I haven’t read any non-fiction history lately – that is, until I read this one:

The Year Without Summer: 1816 and the Volcano That Darkened the World and Changed History (2013) by William K. Klingaman and Nicholas P. Klingaman (06/10/13)

10. Readers Choice:

An Episode of Sparrows (1955) by Rumer Godden (06/13/13)

[Kme_17]

June Monthly Challenge
Duration: June 1/13 - June 30/13

0/10


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

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June 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 June 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 Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.

4. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story).

5. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.

7. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it.

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately.

10. Readers Choice:

Challenge Duration: June 1 to June 30, 2013

[Suzanne]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
June Monthly Challenge
Duration: 6/1/2013 - 6/30/2013

Progress: 8 out of 8

1. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’:
Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson - ***** - 6/23/2013

2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday Susinok!
Ill Wind by Rachel Caine - ***** - 6/15/2013

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.

4. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story):
The Three Weissmanns of WestportCathleen Schine - ***** - 6/19/2013

5. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.

6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover:
The Witness by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/6/2013

7. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it:
Chasing Magic by Stacia Kane - ***** - 6/4/2013

8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.:
Unclean Spirits by M.L.N. Hanover - ***** - 6/2/2013

9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately:
Black Hills by Nora Roberts - ***** - 6/17/2013

10. Readers Choice:
Teach Yourself Visually Microsoft Office Access 2007 by Faithe Wempen - *** - 6/4/2013

[Julianna]

I'm in for 5. I'll post as I go.

[Selenay]

DONE!

1. “J" is for June: Widdershins by Jordan L. Hawk ✔ ★★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Susinok!: Seducing Stephen by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon ✔ ★★★★★
5. Flag Day (June 14): Reunited by T.T. Kove ✔ ★★★★✩
6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Kannst Du by Benjamin Lebert ✔ ★★✩✩✩
7. LGBT Pride Month: The Desire for Dearborne by V.B. Kildaire ✔ ★★★★★
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: The Ballad of Jimothy Redwing by Maia Strong ✔ ★★★★✩
9. Name Your Poison Day (June 8): Sock it to Me, Santa! by Madison Parker ✔ ★★★★★
10. Readers Choice: 'Til Kingdom Come by Evangeline Anderson ✔ ★★★★★

[BJ Rose]

I'm committing to 3 but will try for 5 - busy month coming up!
Now to see what books I have that fit the categories...

[jingles]

Please count me in for 3


RRRC: June Monthly Challenge
Date: 06/01/13 - 06/30/13
7/7

✔1. “J" is for June:
Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Janet Evanovich/Eleven on Top - 06/05/13

2. Happy Birthday!:
Read a book from a June 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 June 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 Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.

✔4. Father's Day:
Read a book with a father as a main character
Kiss the Girls by James Patterson - 06/06/13

✔5. Flag Day (June 14):
Read a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit. (London, England)
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean - 06/07/13

✔6. Summer Solstice (June 21):
Read a book that takes place in the summer.
One Summer by David Baldacci - 06/22/13

7. LGBT Pride Month:
Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it.

✔8. Rebuild Your Life Month:
Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life (Ex: New job, moves to a new city).Rylann moves to a new city (Chicago) & starts a new job.
About That Night by Julie James - 06/03/13

✔9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8):
Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately. (American History)
The Civil War, Vol. 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville by Shelby Foote - 06/10/13

✔10. Readers Choice:
All That Remains by Patricia Cornwell - 06/02/13

[Tina Theresa]

June Monthly Challenge
5/8

1. “J" is for June: Mustang Sally 6/9 by Jayne Rylon
2. Happy Birthday Tina!: Playing with Fire Tales of an Extraordinary Girl 1
3. Geography: At Last
4. Father's Day (June 16): Nameless 6/9
5. Flag Day (June 14): Kiss of Snow 6/11
6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.
7. LGBT Pride Month: King Cobra 6/6
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Gone Country 6/6
9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately.
10. Readers Choice:

[Elizabeth]

RRRC June Monthly Challenge
Duration: 6/1/13 - 6/30/13
Progress 0/?
1. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
2. Happy Birthday Daffodil!:
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.
4. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story).
5. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.
6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.
7. LGBT Pride Month: Hot Head by Damon Suede
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.
9. Name Your Poisen Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately.
10. Readers Choice:

[Connie]

I'll give it a go. June will be a busy month for me so I'll go for 5. Haven't picked books yet, will add them as a I go along.

5/5 completed DONE!!!!

1. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story). Round Robin by Joseph Flynn

2. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it. Crumbs by Elora Bishop

3. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.
Gone Country by Lorelei James

4. Name Your Poison Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately. (genre: Historical Romance ) Her Mad Baron by Summer Devon

5. Readers Choice : Maid for Love by Marie Force

[☀Rachael☀]

June Monthly Challenge

1. “J" is for June: Jeanne C Stein --- Chosen
2. Happy Birthday!Raine: Touch of Frost --- Jennifer Estep
3. Geography: Shadow Walker --- Allyson James
4. Father's Day: Frostbitten --- Kelley Armstrong
6. Summer Solstice: Shadow Sight --- E.J. Stevens
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Boundless --- Cynthia Hand
9. Name Your Poisen Day: The Outlaw Demon Wails --- Kim Harrison
10. Readers Choice: Magic For A Price| --- Devon Monk

7/8

[Angela]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges 14/14 DONE
Duration: June 1 - 30, 2013

”J” is for June: Stolen, Jinx Jamison JUN 1
Happy Birthday Angie!: Dates from Hell Anthology, Various Authors JUN 4
Geography (Art Museum): Chaotic, by Kelley Armstrong JUN 4
Father's Day (Father-Cortez): Personal Demon, Kelley Armstrong JUN 5
Flag Day (Politics in Moroi Society): Bloodlines, Richelle Mead JUN 8
Summer Solstice (Sun): Indigo Spell, Richelle Mead JUN 15
LGBT Pride Month: Big Book of Smut 2011, Gia Blue JUN 2
Rebuild Your Life (Adopt Dog, Cohabit): Yours, Mine, and Ours, MaryJanice Davidson JUN 3
Name Your Poison (YA): Golden Lily, Richelle Mead JUNE 10
Reader’s Choice: Adrian’s Lost Chapter, Richelle Mead JUN 7
Reader’s Choice: Over the Edge, Kallysten JUN 6
Reader’s Choice: Ready or Not, Meg Cabot JUN 17

[Lindy-Lane]

Going for 3 reads again.

0/3 READ

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


5. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.



6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.