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message 51: by Lori (new)

Lori  (moderatrixlori) One down...

My Fair Captain (Sci-Regency Series, Book 1) by J.L. Langley Broken Boundaries by Evangeline Anderson Master Of Obsidian (Book I of The Master Chronicles) by Jamie Craig Torqued Tales by SA Clements The Prince and the Single Mom (Magic & Love #1) by Morgan Ashbury Heat by Tory Temple Personal Best A Going for the Gold Novel by Sean Michael [image error] Pledge Slave by Evangeline Anderson

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M" - My Fair Captain by J. L Langley
2. Read a book picked from an May B-Day celebrant GR shelf - Broken Boundaries by Evangeline Anderson (Tosca)
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Illinois - Master Of Obsidian by Jamie Craig (Set in Chicago)
4. Mother Goose Day: Read a book that has a reference to a fairytale, either title, character or plot - Torqued Tales by SA Clements
5. Mother's Day: Read a book about a single mother or an expecting mother or with "mommy" or "mother" in the title - The Prince and the Single Mom by Morgan Ashbury
6. Nurse's/EMT Week: Read a book where a character is in a medical profession or the story is set in a hospital - Heat by Tory Temple (Paramedic )
7. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month - Personal Best A Going for the Gold Novel by Sean Michael (Swimmer)
8. Read a book that has a "female profile" on the cover- Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
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9. Read a Stand-Alone book. (Clearly stated that it is not part of a series) - Pledge Slave by Evangeline Anderson
10. Read a book from our group's shelf or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.



message 52: by Wendy (new)

Wendy (wendyfraser65) | 772 comments LibraryLass's TBR for May:

1. Title begins with "M"... [Book: The missing] by [Author: Shiloh Walker]

2. May B-Day GR shelf.

3. Author, character or setting is from Illinois.

4. Fairytale reference in title, character or plot.

5. Mother theme - single, expecting or 'mother' in title.

6 Character in medical profession or story set in a hospital.

7. Character is an athlete, or book has a sports theme.

8. Female profile on cover.

9. Stand-alone book.

10. A book from RRRC's bookshelf.



message 53: by Lori (last edited May 02, 2009 08:04PM) (new)

Lori  (moderatrixlori) Two Down.... At some point this weekend I'll sleep :)

My Fair Captain (Sci-Regency Series, Book 1) by J.L. Langley Broken Boundaries by Evangeline Anderson Master Of Obsidian (Book I of The Master Chronicles) by Jamie Craig Torqued Tales by SA Clements The Prince and the Single Mom (Magic & Love #1) by Morgan Ashbury Heat by Tory Temple Personal Best A Going for the Gold Novel by Sean Michael [image error] Pledge Slave by Evangeline Anderson Running Wild (Wild, #1, #2, & #3) by Sarah McCarty

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M" - My Fair Captain by J. L Langley
2. Read a book picked from an May B-Day celebrant GR shelf - Broken Boundaries by Evangeline Anderson (Tosca)
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Illinois - Master Of Obsidian by Jamie Craig (Set in Chicago)
4. Mother Goose Day: Read a book that has a reference to a fairytale, either title, character or plot - Torqued Tales by SA Clements
5. Mother's Day: Read a book about a single mother or an expecting mother or with "mommy" or "mother" in the title - The Prince and the Single Mom by Morgan Ashbury
6. Nurse's/EMT Week: Read a book where a character is in a medical profession or the story is set in a hospital - Heat by Tory Temple (Paramedic )
7. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month - Personal Best A Going for the Gold Novel by Sean Michael (Swimmer)
8. Read a book that has a "female profile" on the cover - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
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9. Read a Stand-Alone book. (Clearly stated that it is not part of a series) - Pledge Slave by Evangeline Anderson
10. Read a book from our group's shelf or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book - Running Wild


message 54: by Kasia (new)

Kasia Books read for the May challenge already? Way to go!


message 55: by Delitealex (new)

Delitealex | 151 comments 1. m for may--Moon witch by Linda Winstead Jones
2. b day book--Bloodfever by K M Moning nicholes shelf
3. illinois
4. fairytale--Darkfever by K M Moningmay 3
5. Mothers day
6. hospitals/nurses/drs
7. sports
8. female on cover
9. stand alone
10. group bookshelf
one done Darkfever was good not at all what I expected.



message 56: by Lori (new)

Lori  (moderatrixlori) Kasia wrote: "Books read for the May challenge already? Way to go! "

Well, to be perfectly honest they were more like novellas :)


message 57: by ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ (last edited May 03, 2009 02:13PM) (new)

ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ (katyabookqueen) Okay, I've tweaked my list around so am reprinting it. I finally found a doctor book I think I can read. I changed the stand-alone book since I discovered Nerd in Shining Armor is part of a series. And added Being Nikki as my female profile cover book. I was NOT happy when I read the first book Airhead (my one word title book for last month) and discovered, without warning it was... to be continued! The book was odd (ie brain transplant), but after investing so much time in it, of course now I want to see how it ends. If it ends. It's like being at the scene of an accident and not being able to look away! lol

May Reading Challange
0/10

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M".
Murder, She Wrote Highland Fling Murders by Jessica Fletcher and Donald Bain

2. Read a book picked from an May B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
Forever Summer by Nigella Lawson [Shazzy}

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Illinois.
[book:A Lyon's Share|2776941] (Americana Series: Illinois) by Janet Dailey

4. Mother Goose Day: Read a book that has a reference to a fairytale, either title, character or plot.
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

5. Mother's Day: Read a book about a single mother or an expecting mother or with "mommy" or "mother" in the title.
The Matchmakers by Debbie Macomber

6. Nurse's/EMT Week: Read a book where a character is in a medical profession or the story is set in a hospital.
Doctor's Orders by Sharon De Vita

7. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: Read a book that has an athlete as a character or has a sports-themed plot.
Playing For Pizza A Novel by John Grisham

8. Read a book that has a "female profile" on the cover. (Be sure to post the cover.)
Being Nikki by Meg Cabot
Being Nikki (Airhead) by Meg Cabot

9. Read a Stand-Alone book. (Clearly stated that it is not part of a series).
Crossfire Trail by Louis L'Amour

10. Read a book from our group's shelf.
Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder



message 58: by Melissa (new)

Melissa | 1245 comments Note to Briansgirl: I think Meg Cabot planned a trilogy for the Airhead books! I too got sucked in. I just started Being Nikki and it will be a quick read at least. I can't help but love her characters and their smart mouths!


message 59: by ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ (last edited May 03, 2009 05:00PM) (new)

ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ (katyabookqueen) Melissa wrote: "Note to Briansgirl: I think Meg Cabot planned a trilogy for the Airhead books! I too got sucked in. I just started Being Nikki and it will be a quick read at least. I can't help but love her ch..."

Almost all of her books are quick reads and I've enjoyed them. Airhead shocked me as I wasn't expecting anything like it at all. I was so upset when I realized there was no ending to the first book. However, I'm in this far... so might as well keep going as I want to know how it ends. At least I'm not the only one sucked in! lol If however, I'd known what it was going in, I'd probably not have read this series. And I guessed Meg wouldn't stop at 2 books in a series. Most of hers are quite extensive and I figured she had enough here to work with to write quite a few.




message 60: by Delitealex (last edited May 04, 2009 07:33AM) (new)

Delitealex | 151 comments 1. m for may--Moon witch by Linda Winstead Jones
2. b day book--Bloodfever by K M Moning nicholes shelfmay 3
3. illinois
4. fairytale--Darkfever by K M Moningmay 3
5. Mothers day--Mommy and the millionaire by crystal green
6. hospitals/nurses/drs
7. sports
8. female on cover
9. stand alone
10. group bookshelf--Hotter after midnight by cynthia Eden


message 61: by Kasia (last edited May 06, 2009 04:39AM) (new)

Kasia Update: (3 done)


1. M for May.....................................
2. B-Day book...................................To Kill a Mockingbird (Shazzy's, BriansGirl's & Nicole's)
3. Illinois book................................. The Time Traveler's Wife
4. Fairytale.......................................
5. Mother's Day................................ Rogue
6. Hospitals/Nurses/Doctors...........The House of God
7. Sports...........................................Once a Runner
8. Female on the cover...................... Dead and Gone
9. Stand-Alone book.........................The Secret Life of Bees
10.Pick-It-For-Me............................The House of the Spirits


message 62: by Lori (last edited May 06, 2009 09:12AM) (new)

Lori  (moderatrixlori) Finished another novella. Heat is the first book I've read by Tory Temple and I'm looking forward to reading more of her. Heat was a sweet love story about two fireman/paramedics. My only complaint was that it should have been a full length novel. There is a sequel though so I'll get to spend a little more time with Chance and Tucker :)

My Fair Captain (Sci-Regency Series, Book 1) by J.L. Langley Broken Boundaries by Evangeline Anderson Master Of Obsidian (Book I of The Master Chronicles) by Jamie Craig Torqued Tales by SA Clements The Prince and the Single Mom (Magic & Love #1) by Morgan Ashbury Heat by Tory Temple Personal Best A Going for the Gold Novel by Sean Michael [image error] Pledge Slave by Evangeline Anderson Running Wild (Wild, #1, #2, & #3) by Sarah McCarty

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M" - My Fair Captain by J. L Langley
2. Read a book picked from an May B-Day celebrant GR shelf - Broken Boundaries by Evangeline Anderson (Tosca)
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Illinois - Master Of Obsidian by Jamie Craig (Set in Chicago)
4. Mother Goose Day: Read a book that has a reference to a fairytale, either title, character or plot - Torqued Tales by SA Clements
5. Mother's Day: Read a book about a single mother or an expecting mother or with "mommy" or "mother" in the title - The Prince and the Single Mom by Morgan Ashbury
6. Nurse's/EMT Week: Read a book where a character is in a medical profession or the story is set in a hospital - Heat by Tory Temple (Paramedic )
7. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month - Personal Best A Going for the Gold Novel by Sean Michael (Swimmer)
8. Read a book that has a "female profile" on the cover - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
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9. Read a Stand-Alone book. (Clearly stated that it is not part of a series) - Pledge Slave by Evangeline Anderson
10. Read a book from our group's shelf or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book - Running Wild

Other Books
Circusex A One-hand Read
Need


message 63: by Lara (new)

Lara | 109 comments 1. Murder Game by Christine Feehan
2. Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward from the shelf of Nichole, Melody, Shazzy, Lori M-K, Amanda, and Kenjii
3. This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
4. Sleeping Beauty, Book 1 The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by A.N. Roquelaure
5. Edge of Fear by Cherry Adair...finished 5-2-09
6. I See You by Holly Lisle
7. Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
8. Rebel Angels by Libba Bray
9. The Angel by Carla Neggers...finished 5-4-09
10. Minion by L.A. Banks


message 64: by Michelle (new)

Michelle (michelle_mc) | 670 comments 1. M for May.....................................Midnight’s Daughter - Karen Chance
2. B-Day book.................................. Sleeping with the fishes - Mary Janice Davidson (Shazzy’s shelf)
3. Illinois book.................................. Marked - PC Cast
4. Fairytale....................................... Darkfever - Karen Marie Moning
5. Mother's Day.................................The pregnancy test - Erin McCarthy (1st May)
6. Medicine/Nurses/Doctors............ Dark Desire - Christine Feehan
7. Sports.........................................Deadly sexy - Beverly Jenkins
8. Female on the cover...................... Working for the Devil - Lilith Saintcrow
9. Stand-Alone book...................... Animal Instincts - Jaci Burton (5th May)
10.Group Bookshelf………………Mine to Possess - Nalini Singh

Working for the Devil (Dante Valentine, Book 1) by Lilith Saintcrow


message 65: by ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ (last edited May 05, 2009 03:56PM) (new)

ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ (katyabookqueen) I discovered a book I was reading about three sisters, one is a nurse which fits category 6 without me having to read a medical romance.

6. Medicine/Nurses/Doctors............ Going to the Church (Tales from Grace Chapel Inn) by Rebecca Kelly 5/5/09


message 66: by Amber (last edited May 07, 2009 11:54AM) (new)

Amber | 715 comments My updates:

1. "M".
My Sunshine - Catherine Anderson 5-7-09

2. May B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
Talk Me Down - Victoria Dahl Melody’s

3. Illinois.
Match Me If You Can - Susan Elizabeth Phillips(Chicago Stars)

4. fairytale,
To Beguile A Beast - ELizabeth Hoyt

5. Mother's Day
The Duchess Diaries - Barbara Dawson Smith(Single mom)

6. Nurse's/EMT Week
Too Hot To Sleep - Stephanie Bond

7. Athlete
See Jane Score - Rachel Gibson

8. "female profile"
Some Like It Wild - Teresa Medeiros Some Like It Wild (Kincaid Highlander 2) by Teresa Medeiros 5-5-09

9. Stand-Alone (Clearly stated that it is not part of a series).
Perfect Together - Lisa Plumley

10. group's shelf
Highland Guardian - Melissa Mayhue



message 67: by Ruth (last edited May 07, 2009 02:59PM) (new)

Ruth | 35 comments 1. May: title starts with "M". Magic Bites . Ilona Andrews

2. Read a book picked from an May B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Melody's bookshelf , What I Did for Love..Susan Elizabeth Phillips

3. setting or character is from Illinois. The Fifth Floor .Michael Harvey

4. Mother Goose Day: Read a book that has a reference to a fairytale, either title, character or plot.Daughter of the Forest.Juliet Marillier

5. Mother's Day: "mother" in the title Mother Road .Dorothy Garlock

6.& 7 character is in a medical profession. & National Physical Fitness and Sports Month:athlete as a character TAKEN BY STORM . Tami Hoag

8. "female profile" on the cover. The Curse of the Holy Pail . Sue Ann Jaffarian . The Curse of the Holy Pail (Odelia Grey Mystery) by Sue Ann Jaffarian

9. Read a Stand-Alone book. (Clearly stated that it is not part of a series).Deadlock.Iris Johansen may 7.

10. Read a book from our group's shelf.Causing Havoc.Lori Foster


message 68: by Michelle (last edited May 06, 2009 02:17AM) (new)

Michelle (michelle_mc) | 670 comments 1. M for May.....................................Midnight’s Daughter - Karen Chance
2. B-Day book........................... Sleeping with the fishes - Mary Janice Davidson (Shazzy’s shelf) (6th May)
3. Illinois book.................................. Marked - PC Cast
4. Fairytale....................................... Darkfever - Karen Marie Moning
5. Mother's Day.................................The pregnancy test - Erin McCarthy (1st May)
6. Medicine/Nurses/Doctors............ Dark Desire - Christine Feehan
7. Sports.........................................Deadly sexy - Beverly Jenkins
8. Female on the cover...................... Working for the Devil - Lilith Saintcrow
9. Stand-Alone book...................... Animal Instincts - Jaci Burton (5th May)
10.Group Bookshelf………………Mine to Possess - Nalini Singh

Working for the Devil (Dante Valentine, Book 1) by Lilith Saintcrow


message 69: by Annvelwis (new)

Annvelwis | 671 comments Progress: 2/10

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M".
Medea and Her Children by Ludmila Ulitskaya

2. Read a book picked from an May B-Day celebrant GR shelf.
Flirting With Danger by Suzanne Enoch (Lori M-K's shelf)

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Illinois.
(Depends which I'll get faster; both authors are from Illinois)
The Dark Queen by Susan Carroll
Hundreds of Years to Reform a Rake by Laurie Brown

4. Mother Goose Day: Read a book that has a reference to a fairytale, either title, character or plot.
Have Glass Slippers, Will Travel by Lisa Cach

5. Mother's Day: Read a book about a single mother or an expecting mother or with "mommy" or "mother" in the title
I'm the Vampire, That's Why by Michele Bardsley

6. Nurse's/EMT Week: Read a book where a character is in a medical profession or the story is set in a hospital.
The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon 05-05

7. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: Read a book that has an athlete as a character or has a sports-themed plot
Hot Stuff by Carly Phillips

8. Read a book that has a "female profile" on the cover.
Jennifer Scales and the Ancient Furnace by MaryJanice Davidson

9. Read a Stand-Alone book.
Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie

10. Read a book from our group's shelf or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter 02-05

Medea and Her Children by Ludmila Ulitskaya Flirting With Danger (Samantha Jellicoe, #1) by Suzanne Enoch The Dark Queen A Novel by Susan Carroll [image error] Have Glass Slippers, Will Travel by Lisa Cach I'm the Vampire, That's Why (Broken Heart Vampires, #1) (Signet Eclipse) by Michele Bardsley The Fiery Cross (Outlander, #5) by Diana Gabaldon Hot Stuff (Hot Zone #1) by Carly Phillips Jennifer Scales and the Ancient Furnace (Jennifer Scales Books) by MaryJanice Davidson Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie The Darkest Pleasure (Lords of the Underworld, #3) by Gena Showalter


message 70: by Jane(Janelba) (last edited May 12, 2009 06:29AM) (new)

Jane(Janelba) (janelba) | 769 comments 6th May update = 5/5(10) done
I'm trying for 5 catagories this month, but am listing 8 just in case.
1. "M" - Mercy - Jodi Picoult
2. B'Day - Living Dead in Dallas - Charlaine Harris(Lori,Shazzy,MK, Amanda etc) 05/05/09
3. Illinois - The Old Man and the Sea - Ernest Hemingway
4. Fairytale - Ella Enchanted - Gail Carson Levine -
5. Mother's Day - Mommy In Training - Shelley Galloway - 01/05/09
6. Nurse - The Midwife and the Single Dad-Gill Sanderson - 04/05/09
7. Sport - Playmates - Robert B. Parker - 12/05/09
8. "Female Profile" - You Slay Me - Katie MacAlister - Currently reading
9. Stand alone -Baby Bonanza - Maureen Child - 08/05/09
10. Group shelf - Artemis Fowl - Eoin Colfer - 09/05/09

Mercy by Jodi Picoult Living Dead in Dallas (Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire Mystery, Book 2) by Charlaine Harris Mommy In Training (Harlequin American Romance Series) by Shelley Galloway The Old Man and the Sea (Scribner Classics) by Ernest Hemingway Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine The Midwife and the Single Dad (Mills & Boon Medical) (Medical Romance) by Gill Sanderson Playmates by Robert B. Parker You Slay Me (Aisling Grey, Guardian, Book 1) by Katie MacAlister Baby Bonanza by Maureen Child Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Book 1) by Eoin Colfer


message 71: by Lara (last edited May 07, 2009 07:10AM) (new)

Lara | 109 comments I don't know if I am going to be able to finish this challenge. Just read #2 of the BDB series and now I MUST read the rest of the series! What to do, what to do...lol

1. Murder Game by Christine Feehan
2. Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward...finished 5-6-09
3. This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
4. Sleeping Beauty, Book 1 The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by A.N. Roquelaure...finished 5-7-09
5. Edge of Fear by Cherry Adair...finished 5-2-09
6. I See You by Holly Lisle
7. Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
8. Rebel Angels by Libba Bray
9. The Angel by Carla Neggers...finished 5-4-09
10. Minion by L.A. Banks


message 72: by Kasia (new)

Kasia Series are treacherous like that!! But don't fret Lara, there's always a next month and a next challenge.

;)


message 73: by Shanon (last edited May 07, 2009 08:58AM) (new)

Shanon (boban) It's been a slow reading month for me so far... hopefully I get more time

Finished for May's Challenge 2 / 7
Total finished in May 3

1. M~~~~~~~~~~~ Melissa Marr's Wicked Lovely
2. Bday~~~~~~~~~ Bone Crossed - from Shazzy's
4. Mother Goose~~~ Darkfever
5. Mother's Day~~~ Carpe Demon - #1 in Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom
8. Female Profile~~~ Windfall
9. Stand-Alone~~~~ M Is for Magic
10. Bookshelf~~~~~ A Rush of Wings


Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely, #1) by Melissa Marr Bone Crossed (Mercedes Thompson, #4) by Patricia Briggs Darkfever (Fever, #1) by Karen Marie Moning Carpe Demon (Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom, Book 1) by Julie Kenner Windfall (Weather Warden, Book 4) by Rachel Caine M Is for Magic by Neil Gaiman [image error]



message 74: by Wendy (new)

Wendy (wendyfraser65) | 772 comments Slow reading month for me too, Shanon. I've read 4 but only 1 of those is a challenge book! Best pull finger and get on with it


message 75: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie UPDATES.......

. May: Read a book which title starts with "M".

Man Hunting- Jennifer Cruise

2. Read a book picked from an May B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
Crazy Hot-Tara Janzen-from Isis FG's list

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Illinois. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on Suggestions and Discussion thread.)
Daring Time-Beth Kery

4. Mother Goose Day: Read a book that has a reference to a fairytale, either title, character or plot.

5. Mother's Day: Read a book about a single mother or an expecting mother or with "mommy" or "mother" in the title
Something Blue-Emily Giffin-ordered 4/27/09

6. Nurse's/EMT Week: Read a book where a character is in a medical profession or the story is set in a hospital.

7. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: Read a book that has an athlete as a character or has a sports-themed plot
Hot Property-Carly Phillips Read May 1

8. Read a book that has a "female profile" on the cover. (Be sure to post the cover.)
Taking Care of Business-Megan Hart/Lauren Dane Read May 6


9. Read a Stand-Alone book. (Clearly stated that it is not part of a series).
Love in Bloom-Sheila Roberts

10. Read a book from our group's shelf or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.



message 76: by Jane(Janelba) (last edited May 07, 2009 05:04AM) (new)

Jane(Janelba) (janelba) | 769 comments I have changed my stand alone book from
Before You Sleep by Linn Ullmann Before You Sleep by Linn Ullmann to
Talk to the Snail Ten Commandments for Understanding the French by Stephen Clarke Talk to the Snail Ten Commandments for Understanding the French by Stephen Clarke.
This is because I realised that the originally book could be used as a U for the following month !


message 77: by Keyona (last edited May 07, 2009 06:50AM) (new)

Keyona | 21 comments *Update

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M". (Murder,Mayhem and a Fine Man by Claudia Mair Burney)

2. Read a book picked from an May B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Uglies by Scott Westerfield (Lady Ozma's bookshelf)

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Illinois. (Marked by P.C. Cast)

4. Mother Goose Day: Read a book that has a reference to a fairytale, either title, character or plot. (Tithe by Holly Black)

5. Mother's Day: Read a book about a single mother or an expecting mother or with "mommy" or "mother" in the title (Far from the tree by Virginia Deberry and Donna Grant)

6. Nurse's/EMT Week: Read a book where a character is in a medical profession or the story is set in a hospital. (Knitting Under the Influence by Claire LaZebnik)

7. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: Read a book that has an athlete as a character or has a sports-themed plot (Basketball Jones by E. Lynn Harris)

8. Read a book that has a "female profile" on the cover. (The Bishop's Daughter by Tiffany L. Warren) Finished 5/5/09

9. Read a Stand-Alone book. (Sexile by Lisa Lawrence)

10. Pick-it-for-me challenge (Impossible by Nancy Werlin)





ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ (katyabookqueen) Jane wrote: "I have changed my stand alone book. This is because I realised that the originally book could be used as a U for the following month !


Yeah, some upcoming letters are hard. I had the hardest time, believe it or not, with all the E's for September. I had to save a U book as well.



message 79: by Katie (last edited May 13, 2009 09:21AM) (new)

Katie | 5 comments I am updating my list a little. I am hoping to get through these books. I will add more if I get the time for more reading. So far my count is 2/4.

1. Starts with M: After Midnight by Teresa Medeiros
2. May b-day: From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
3. Illinois:
4. Fairy Tale: Artemis Fowl The Eternity Code by Eoin Colfer
5. Mother:
6. Character in Medical profession:
7. Character is an athelete:
8. Female on cover: Kushiel's Justice by Jaqueline Carey
Kushiel's Justice (Kushiel's Legacy, #5) by Jacqueline Carey
9. Stands alone:
10. Book from RRRC shelf: Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

I can't figure out how you cross out the books that you have read. But I have read Kushiels Justice and After Midnight. I am currently reading From Dead to Worse.


message 80: by Kasia (new)

Kasia Welcome Katie!!! That's a CUTE avatar you've got there!

I've noticed that I either compile the monthly list as I read (one at a time) or list all the books at first (and then change them anyway as I feel fit - Ooops!!).
So starting small is a good strategy, keeps it simple... LOL.

Nice to have you Katie.


message 81: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Welcome, Katie. Participants have different styles doing the challenges. Keeping it simple is yours...

Enjoy yourself and have fun reading..that is the main goal.


ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ (katyabookqueen) Kasia wrote: "Welcome Katie!!! That's a CUTE avatar you've got there!

I've noticed that I either compile the monthly list as I read (one at a time) or list all the books at first (and then change them anyway as..."


I enjoy picking the books out for the challenges. But later I tend to either not be in the mood for a particular book, or find something better and swap out about half my list as I go along. lol


message 83: by Lori (new)

Lori  (moderatrixlori) Welcome Katie. Half the fun for me is picking out the books to fit the challenge. I wait anxiously every month for Yz to post the new challenge and then drop everything to pick out the books. I probably need therapy though so don't listen to me. Glad you've joined us. Have fun!


ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ (katyabookqueen) You're not alone Lori. I do it too. lol


message 85: by Jane(Janelba) (new)

Jane(Janelba) (janelba) | 769 comments Briansgirl wrote: "Jane wrote: "I have changed my stand alone book. This is because I realised that the originally book could be used as a U for the following month !


Yeah, some upcoming letters are hard. I had..."


Yeah I have a book called "SEPTEMBER" by Rosamund Pilcher and wondering if that would class as reading SEPTEMBER ! Giggle ! Just joking




message 86: by Susan (last edited May 29, 2009 09:16AM) (new)

Susan | 15 comments My first challenge (April) didn't do so well - but this is a new month! Leaving open - will fill as I go. (Wow - as I'm filling in you really can see my Lori Foster kick.)

1. Title begins with "M" - Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews - May 18

2. May B-Day GR shelf. - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix from Melody's Shelf

3. Author, character or setting is from Illinois. - The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

4. Fairytale reference in title, character or plot. - The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly - May 13

5. Mother theme - single, expecting or 'mother' in title. - Unexpected by Lori Foster - May 11

6 Character in medical profession or story set in a hospital. - Tempted by Lori Foster - May 13

7. Character is an athlete, or book has a sports theme. - Hard to Handle by Lori Foster

8. Female profile on cover. - The Accidental Virgin by Victoria Frankel - May 7

9. Stand-alone book. - Eat, Pray, Love - Elizabeth Gilbert - May 28

10. A book from RRRC's bookshelf. - Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead


message 87: by Delitealex (new)

Delitealex | 151 comments 1. m for may--Moon witch by Linda Winstead Jones
2. b day book--Bloodfever by K M Moning nicholes shelfmay 3
3. illinois
4. fairytale--Darkfever by K M Moningmay 3
5. Mothers day--Mommy and the millionaire by crystal greenmay7
6. hospitals/nurses/drs
7. sports
8. female on cover Relentless by lauren dane
9. stand alone
10. group bookshelf--Hotter after midnight by cynthia Eden

Relentless by Lauren Dane


message 88: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments RRR MAY MONTHLY CHALLENGE LIST

1. "M" book - Midnight Pleasures by Amanda Ashley et. al.

2. "B-day" - Light My Fire by Katie MacAlister (Nichole's shelf)

3. Illinois - Storm Front by Jim Butcher

4. Fairytale - Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr

5. Mother's Day - No Ordinary Man by Suzanne Brockmann (Heroine is a single Mom) 5/3

6. Nurse/EMT - Lover Avenged by JR Ward 5/6

7. Sports - Simon Says by Lori Foster 5/7

8. Female Profile - At Grave's End by Jeanine Frost

9. Stand=Alone - Addicted by Lydia Parks

10 Pick-It-For-Me - Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder



message 89: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (last edited May 07, 2009 06:12PM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments May 7 update:

So far we have 35 participants.

Shazzy - 2 books read
Kasia - 3 books read
Shanon - 2 books read
Michelle - 3 books read
Kristen
Barbara
Jael
Julie (mom2lnb)
Briansgirl - 1 book read
LibraryLass - 1 book read
Kenjii - 1 book read
Annvelwis - 2 books read
Kim
Tasha
Nikki
Lori - 3 books read
Brenda(Natesmomb)
Anna
Amanda
Jane - 3 books read
Shyloh - 2 books read
tosca
Stephanie - 2 books read
Yz - 3 books read
Keyona - 1 book read
Melissa
Annie
Chelsea
Melody


The following had signed up since the last update:

Lara - 4 books done
Delitealex - 3 books done
Ruth - 1 book done
Katie
Susan


Group's running total: 37 books read.

Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.

Also, if you haven't done it yet, feel free to add your completed books to our group bookshelf.

Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

Next update will be May 11.



message 90: by Julianna (last edited May 07, 2009 06:39PM) (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1888 comments Darn, just missed the group update.:-)

Update 5/7

5. Mother's Day: Read a book about a single mother or an expecting mother or with "mommy" or "mother" in the title
Violation by Darian North (single mother) (5/6)

Completed 1/10
Violation by Darian North


message 91: by Kristen (last edited May 08, 2009 11:30AM) (new)

Kristen Harvey First one down! Absolutely enjoyed Wondrous Strange. Fans of Wicked Lovely would really love this book.

1. My Swordhand Is Singing

2. Bone Crossed from Shazzy

3. Puddlejumpers

4. Godmother The Secret Cinderella Story

5. The Fairy Godmother

6. The Foreshadowing

7. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: Read a book that has an athlete as a character or has a sports-themed plot

8. Wondrous Strange Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston

9. The King's Rose

10. Frenchman's Creek


message 92: by Melissa (last edited May 08, 2009 06:51AM) (new)

Melissa | 1245 comments As of May 7th:

1) Starts with M: Monster by A. Lee Martinez * * * *
2) B-day bookshelf: Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day (from Kenjii's bookshelf)
3) Illinois: Storm Front by Jim Butcher
4) Fairy Tale reference: If the Slipper Fits by Elaine Fox
5) Mother's Day: The Pregnancy Test by Erin McCarthy
6) Nurse/EMT week: Houston, We Have a Problem by Erin McCarthy
7) Sports: Hot Stuff by Carly Phillips
8) Female profile: The Iron Hunt by Marjorie M. Liu The Iron Hunt (Hunter Kiss, Book 1) by Marjorie M. Liu
9) Stand alone: Nameless Night by G.M. Ford* * * *
10) Pick it for me: The Remarkable Miss Frankenstein by Minda Webber


message 93: by Lori (new)

Lori  (moderatrixlori) Just finished Personal Best A Going for the Gold Novel. This was a really great story and there's a sequel! Yippee! Jessie is an up and coming swim coach and Mike is a swimmer attending the University of Texas. The UT coach recognizes Mike's potential and asks Jessie to become his personal coach. This is a Sean Michael book so of course there is lots and lots of hot sex but it's also a love story and a small glimpse into the world of olympic level swimming.

My Fair Captain (Sci-Regency Series, Book 1) by J.L. Langley Broken Boundaries by Evangeline Anderson Master Of Obsidian (Book I of The Master Chronicles) by Jamie Craig Torqued Tales by SA Clements The Prince and the Single Mom (Magic & Love #1) by Morgan Ashbury Heat by Tory Temple Personal Best A Going for the Gold Novel by Sean Michael [image error] Pledge Slave by Evangeline Anderson Running Wild (Wild, #1, #2, & #3) by Sarah McCarty

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M" - My Fair Captain by J. L Langley
2. Read a book picked from an May B-Day celebrant GR shelf - Broken Boundaries by Evangeline Anderson (Tosca)
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Illinois - Master Of Obsidian by Jamie Craig (Set in Chicago)
4. Mother Goose Day: Read a book that has a reference to a fairytale, either title, character or plot - Torqued Tales by SA Clements
5. Mother's Day: Read a book about a single mother or an expecting mother or with "mommy" or "mother" in the title - The Prince and the Single Mom by Morgan Ashbury
6. Nurse's/EMT Week: Read a book where a character is in a medical profession or the story is set in a hospital - Heat by Tory Temple (Paramedic )
7. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month - Personal Best A Going for the Gold Novel by Sean Michael (Swimmer)
8. Read a book that has a "female profile" on the cover - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
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9. Read a Stand-Alone book. (Clearly stated that it is not part of a series) - Pledge Slave by Evangeline Anderson
10. Read a book from our group's shelf or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book - Running Wild

Other Books
Circusex A One-hand Read
Need
Child'sPrey 1 Orange Moon


message 94: by colleen (new)

colleen (colleenfl) | 458 comments 1. M for May.......................Mr. and Miss Anonymous by Fern Michaels
2. B-Day book......................Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole (Nichole) 5/4/09
3. Illinois book...................Eternal by Cynthia Leitich Smith 5/8/09
4. Fairytale.......................Tithe: A Modern Fairie Tale by Holly Black 5/4/09
5. Mother's Day....................The Italian's Forced Bride by Kate Walker 5/4/09
6. Medicine/Nurses/Doctors.........
7. Sports..........................
8. Female on the cover.............
9. Stand-Alone book................Dogs and Goddesses by Jennifer Crusie, et al 5/1/09
10.Group Bookshelf.................The Immortal Hunter by Lynsay Sands 5/2/09


I'll have to see what I can find at the library for the other books.


message 95: by Nikki ♥ (new)

Nikki ♥ 1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M". Montana Creeds Logan by Linda Lael Miller.

2. Read a book picked from an May B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Illinois. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on Suggestions and Discussion thread.)

4. Mother Goose Day: Read a book that has a reference to a fairytale, either title, character or plot.

5. Mother's Day: Read a book about a single mother or an expecting mother or with "mommy" or "mother" in the title

6. Nurse's/EMT Week: Read a book where a character is in a medical profession or the story is set in a hospital. Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward

7. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: Read a book that has an athlete as a character or has a sports-themed plot

8. Read a book that has a "female profile" on the cover. (Be sure to post the cover.)

9. Read a Stand-Alone book. (Clearly stated that it is not part of a series).

10. Read a book from our group's shelf or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.



message 96: by Wendy (last edited May 08, 2009 07:16PM) (new)

Wendy (wendyfraser65) | 772 comments 1. Title begins with "M"... [Book: The missing] by [Author: Shiloh Walker]

2. May B-Day GR shelf... [Book: Night embrace] by [Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon]...Nichole's shelf

3. Author, character or setting is from Illinois.

4. Fairytale reference in title, character or plot.

5. Mother theme - single, expecting or 'mother' in title.

6 Character in medical profession or story set in a hospital... [Book: Dark desire] by [Author: Christine Feehan]

7. Character is an athlete, or book has a sports theme.

8. Female profile on cover.

9. Stand-alone book.

10. A book from RRRC's bookshelf.

3/10 (What a slacker!)


message 97: by Delitealex (new)

Delitealex | 151 comments 1. m for may--Moon witch by Linda Winstead Jones
2. b day book--Bloodfever by K M Moning nicholes shelfmay 3
3. illinois
4. fairytale--Darkfever by K M Moningmay 3
5. Mothers day--Mommy and the millionaire by crystal greenmay7
6. hospitals/nurses/drs
7. sports
8. female on cover Relentless by lauren danemay 8
9. stand alone
10. group bookshelf--Hotter after midnight by cynthia Eden

[bookcover:Relentless|5073135


message 98: by colleen (last edited May 10, 2009 05:45AM) (new)

colleen (colleenfl) | 458 comments 1. M for May.......................Mr. and Miss Anonymous by Fern Michaels 5/8/09
2. B-Day book......................Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole (Nichole) 5/4/09
3. Illinois book...................Eternal by Cynthia Leitich Smith 5/8/09
4. Fairytale.......................Tithe: A Modern Fairie Tale by Holly Black 5/4/09
5. Mother's Day....................The Italian's Forced Bride by Kate Walker 5/4/09
6. Medicine/Nurses/Doctors.........
7. Sports..........................Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 5/10/09
8. Female on the cover.............Deadly Desire by Keri Arthur 5/9/09
Deadly Desire (Riley Jenson Guardian, Book 7) by Keri Arthur
9. Stand-Alone book................Dogs and Goddesses by Jennifer Crusie, et al 5/1/09
10.Group Bookshelf.................The Immortal Hunter by Lynsay Sands 5/2/09


message 99: by ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ (last edited May 10, 2009 06:15AM) (new)

ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ (katyabookqueen) 1. "M" Title........Midsummer Melody (Tales from Grace Chapel Inn) by Rebecca Kelly
2. May B-Day......Back Home Again (Tales from Grace Chapel Inn) by Melody Carlson 5/2/09 (My own shelf lol)
3. Illinois......A Lyon's Share (Americana Series: Illinois) by Janet Dailey
4. Fairytale.......Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
5. Mother's Day.....Recipes & Wooden Spoons (Tales from Grace Chapel Inn) by Judy Baer 5/8/09 (Main character spends the entire book searching to get to know her mother who passed away an hour after her birth.)
6. Nurse's/EMT......Going to the Chapel (Tales from Grace Chapel Inn) by Rebecca Kelly 5/5/09 (One sister is a nurse)
7. Athlete.....Saving Grace by Julie Garwood
8. "female profile" cover....Being Nikki by Meg Cabot 5/9/09
Being Nikki (Airhead) by Meg Cabot
9. Stand-Alone......Crossfire Trail by Louis L'Amour
10. Group's shelf.......Summer On Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber



message 100: by Kasia (last edited May 11, 2009 06:29AM) (new)

Kasia Update (6 done)


1. M for May..................................... The Martian Chronicles
2. B-Day book................................... To Kill a Mockingbird (Shazzy's, BriansGirl's & Nichole's)
3. Illinois book................................. The Time Traveler's Wife (set in Chicago)
4. Fairytale....................................... The Goose Girl (an actual fairy tale with princesses, etc)
5. Mother's Day................................ Rogue (pregnant werecat)
6. Hospitals/Nurses/Doctors...........Blindness
7. Sports...........................................Once a Runner
8. Female on the cover...................... Dead and Gone (yay Sookie)
9. Stand-Alone book.........................The Secret Life of Bees
10.Pick-It-For-Me............................The House of the Spirits


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