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July 2013 Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
Read: 2/51. “J" is for July: Something Like Autumn by Jay Bell
2. Member of the Month: At His Throat, A Promise
5. Independence Day (July 4th): The Student Prince
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Fear, Hope, and Bread Pudding 7/5/13 ★★★★✩
10. Readers Choice: Bareback 7/1/13 ★★★★★
2/10 read1. J is for July - Jamie
2. Member of the Month: Gea - Ecstasy
3. Geography - Faerie Christmas
4. Stay Out of the Sun Day - Covenant in Blood
5. Independence Day - One Bright Star
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day - The Darkling Thrush
7. I Forgot Day - Love, Like Ghosts
8. National Nude Day - I'll Be Home For Christmas
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day -
10. Readers Choice -
♥ Marienna ♥ wrote: "Read 5/5 FINISHED (But only because I've been off work Sick!!)
2. Member of the Month: Gea:
In Bed with a Highlander
4* 01/07/13
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):
The Wanderer
4* 02/07/13
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Congratulations Marienna!!
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
I'm glad you had some good reads to hopefully make you feel better :)
RRRC - Monthly Challenges~ July Monthly Challenge ~
Duration: July 1 to July 31, 2013
Read: 4/10
1. “J" is for July:
2. Member of the Month (Gea):
3. Geography: Forged in Steele by Maya Banks
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Brazen by Maya Banks
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Wicked Nights by Gena Showalter
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh
10. Readers Choice:
I'm in! :)2013 July Monthly Challenge
5/5 Completed
1. “J" is for July: Circle of Quilters, by Jennifer Chiaverini ✔
2. Member of the Month: Perfeitas e Maldosas, published in 2011 ✔
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Fahrenheit 451, with books on the cover ✔
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): The Shining, TBR since 2011 ✔
10. Readers Choice: The Spellman Files ✔
RRRC July Monthly ChallengeDuration: 7/1/13 - 7/31/13
Progress 4/10
1. “J" is for July: Jaci Burton - One Sweet Ride, 7/4/2013, 3*
2. Member of the Month: Gea - Rock Chick Renegade by Kristen Ashley
3. Geography: One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Blameless by Gail Carriger
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Beg for Mercy by Jami Alden
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): (nerdy/geeky h) If I Stay by Gayle Forman, 7/3/2013, 3.5*
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Defying the Odds by Kele Moon, 7/6/2013, 3.5*
10. Readers Choice: The Next Always by Nora Roberts, 7/3/2013, 4*
2/101. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Just for Today... - Emmie Dark (HS #1859 - June 2013) - July 62. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- Gea's shelves . Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
The Loner - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - June 2013) (lives alone) - July 46. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:
July RRRC Challenge3/10 read
1. J(anet) Book - Notorious Nineteen, 7/4/13, ★★★☆☆
2. Gea's Shelves - Rock Chick Regret
3. Horse within story - At the Bride Hunt Ball
4. Shifter - Wake Me Up Inside
5. White Cover - First Grave on the Right, 7/4/13, ★★★★1/2☆
6. Glasses on cover - Beautiful Broken Rules, 7/4/13, ★★★☆☆
7. On Shelf A While - Splendid
8. Bare chest cover - Fear, Hope, and Bread Pudding
9. Food cover - Strawberries for Dessert
10. Readers Choice - Raining Men
2013 July Monthly Challenge3/10 Completed
01. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Just One Kiss by Susan Mallery
OR
Secrets of the Highlander by Janet Chapman
OR
It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis
02. Member of the Month: Gea - Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
Everything and the Moon by Julia Quinn
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
04. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
Hard Mated by Jennifer Ashley
05. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
Touched By Fire by Catherine Spangler
OR
Divorced, Desperate And Dating by Christie Craig
06. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
As You Desire by Connie Brockway
07. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
08. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
Sand Castle Bay by Sherryl Woods
09. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
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2013 July Monthly ChallengeDuration: July 1 to July 31, 2013
4/10 Read
1. “J" is for..: Jill Shalvis, Lucky in Love
2. Member of the Month ~ Gea/2011: Seven Years to Sin by Sylvia Day
3. Geography ~ Turkey (horse on cover): Believe in Me by Laura Moore
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):
5. Independence Day (July 4th):
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Sins of the Soul by Eve Silver
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Tangled by Emma Chase
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th):
10. Thanks For The Pick Kami!:
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1. “J" is for July: Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb
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6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Talking Dirty with the CEO by Jackie Ashenden
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Holiday Bound by Beth Kery
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Line of Scrimmage by Marie Force
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Disastrous by E.L. Montes
10. Readers Choice: A Blood Seduction by Pamela Palmer
or
Shadow Woman by Linda Howard
or
Leo by Mia Sheridan
10/10
READ: 5/10✔1. “J" is for July: Briar Rose - Jane Yolen 7/6
2. Member of the Month - GEA: The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkein
✔3. Geography: Meet Me in Venice - Elizabeth Adler (travels from France->Venice->China) 7/4
✔4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Black Dawn - Rachel Caine (vampires) 7/2
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
✔6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): The Friday Society - Adrienne Kress (glasses on cover) 7/4
✔7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): The Darkest Edge of Dawn - Kelly Gay (read book #1 in 2011) 7/5
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:
I decided to go for 8 this time and I will post as I go.3/8 Finished
1. Member of the Month: Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh - 7/5/2013 - ***
2. Embrace Your Geekness: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean - 7/7/2013 - *****
3. Sidewalk Egg Frying: The Moon and More by sarah Dessen - 7/4/2013 - ***
July Monthly Challenge4/? Read
1. “J" is for July: Redneck Romeo 7/3 (3.5*)
2. Member of the Month: Gea-published in 2011- Woke Up In A Strange Place
3. Geography: Travel from one continent to another:VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave 7/5 (3.5*)
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): night scene on the cover - Surviving Raine
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Red cover- Agent of Desire 7/4 (3.5*)
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): 4 video game/engineering geeks- An Oral Fixation 7/7 4*
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): a beach scene in the story- Belong To You
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:
Read: 3/51. “J" is for July: Something Like Autumn by Jay Bell
2. Member of the Month: At His Throat, A Promise
5. Independence Day (July 4th): The Student Prince 7/7/13 ★★★★✩
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Fear, Hope, and Bread Pudding 7/5/13 ★★★★✩
10. Readers Choice: Bareback 7/1/13 ★★★★★
July RRRC Challenge4/10 read
1. J(anet) Book - Notorious Nineteen, 7/4/13, ★★★☆☆
2. Gea's Shelves - Rock Chick Regret
3. Horse within story - At the Bride Hunt Ball
4. Shifter - Wake Me Up Inside
5. White Cover - First Grave on the Right, 7/4/13, ★★★★1/2☆
6. Glasses on cover - Beautiful Broken Rules, 7/4/13, ★★★☆☆
7. On Shelf A While - Splendid, 7/7/13, ★★★★☆
8. Bare chest cover - Fear, Hope, and Bread Pudding
9. Food cover - Strawberries for Dessert
10. Readers Choice - Raining Men
2/10 Completed1. “J" is for July: Under Fire by Jo Davis 7/2/13 ****
2. Member of the Month: Be With Me By Maya Banks
3. Geography: The Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress by Maya Banks
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day: My Lord Vampire By Alexandra Ivy 7/9/13 **
5. Independence Day: Wicked Ties By Shayla Black
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day : Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
7. I Forgot Day: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
8. National Nude Day: Caught by Menace by Lolita Lopez
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day: Too Hot to Touch by Louisa Edwards
10. Readers Choice: Fever by Maya Banks
July Monthly Challenge*********************3/5 completed********************
This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located Here
1. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
2. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- Gea's shelves . Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone....blue cover..HIS LADY ASHLYNN by Starla Kaye 7-5-13
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it...THERON'S HOPE by Rebecca Lorino/Rebecca Pond...7-10-13
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story. ...beach scene...DANGEROUS LOVE by Carolyn Faulkner...7-14-13
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:..I'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER by Sophie Kinsella..7-
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1. “J" is for July: Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb
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7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Holiday Bound by Beth Kery
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Line of Scrimmage by Marie Force
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Disastrous by E.L. Montes
10. Readers Choice: A Blood Seduction by Pamela Palmer
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Shadow Woman by Linda Howard
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Leo by Mia Sheridan
3/10 read1. J is for July - Jamie
2. Member of the Month: Gea - Ecstasy
3. Geography - Faerie Christmas
4. Stay Out of the Sun Day - Covenant in Blood
5. Independence Day - One Bright Star
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day - The Darkling Thrush
7. I Forgot Day -
8. National Nude Day - I'll Be Home For Christmas
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day -
10. Readers Choice -
RRRC July Reading Challenge:Read: 4/10
1. J is for July: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville
2. Member of the Month: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh
5. Independence Day: Lion and the Falcon by Eve Langlais
6. Embrace Your Geekiness Day: Quinn's Hart by Cassandra Gold
8. National Nude Day: Date with Death by Eve Langlais
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day: Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh
Romance Readers Reading ChallengesJuly 2013 Monthly Challenge
Duration: 7/1/13 - 7/31/13
10/10 Completed
1. “J" is for July: Hostile Takeover by Joey W. Hill. Completed 7/4/13 ***** (5 Stars)
2. Member of the Month - Gea: The Power and the Glory by Kimberly Lang. Completed 7/8/13 ** (2 Stars)
3. Geography - Turkey: Taken By Her Greek Boss by Cathy Williams. Completed 7/1/13 *** (3 Stars)
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Mate Set by Laurann Dohner. Completed 7/6/13 ** (2 Stars)
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Italian Boss, Housekeeper Bride by Sharon Kendrick. Completed 7/2/13 *** (3 Stars)
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Geek Love by Mechele Armstrong. Completed 7/5/13 *** (3 Stars)
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Beauty Touched the Beast by Skye Warren. Completed 7/2/13 *** (3 Stars)
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Hard Irish by Jennifer Saints. Completed 7/7/13 ***** (5 Stars)
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Love On The Line by Kimberly Kincaid. Completed 7/4/13 *** (3 Stars)
10. Readers Choice: Under My Umbrella by Karen Erickson. Completed 7/3/13 *** (3 Stars)
July RRRC Challenge5/10 read
1. J(anet) Book - Notorious Nineteen, 7/4/13, ★★★☆☆
2. Gea's Shelves - Rock Chick Regret
3. Horse within story - At the Bride Hunt Ball
4. Shifter - Wake Me Up Inside
5. White Cover - First Grave on the Right, 7/4/13, ★★★★1/2☆
6. Glasses on cover - Beautiful Broken Rules, 7/4/13, ★★★☆☆
7. On Shelf A While - Splendid, 7/7/13, ★★★★☆
8. Bare chest cover - Fear, Hope, and Bread Pudding
9. Food cover - Strawberries for Dessert, 7/8/13, ★★★★★
10. Readers Choice - Raining Men
Congratulations Hina!!Awesome job!
Read: 4/51. “J" is for July: Something Like Autumn by Jay Bell 7/8/13 ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month: At His Throat, A Promise
5. Independence Day (July 4th): The Student Prince 7/7/13 ★★★★✩
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Fear, Hope, and Bread Pudding 7/5/13 ★★★★✩
10. Readers Choice: Bareback 7/1/13 ★★★★★
I'm in for 8. Here's the theory.3/8 Read
1. J for July
2. Hi Gea! Changing The Game by Jaci Burton
3. Stay Out of the Sun Day:
4. Independence Day: Fortune's Fool by Mercedes Lackey
5. Embrace Your Geekiness Day: About That Night by Julie James
6. I Forgot Day: Before the Scandal by Suzanne Enoch
7. National Nude Day: Wild About You by Kerrelyn Sparks
8. My Choice:
Unread:
Read:
RRRC Monthly ChallengeJuly 1-31, 2013
3/8
√ 1. J = Jennifer Ashley: The Many Sins of Lord Cameron - 7.03
2. Gea's shelves: A Rake's Vow by Stephanie Laurens
OR The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
3. Horse in the story (takes place in the Old West): The Touch Of Fire by Linda Howard
√ 4. Moon on the cover: The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen - 7.07
5. Red, white & blue cover:
by David McCullough6. Glasses (on the desk):
by Sarah MacLean7. I Forgot: on my TBR since Feb 2009: This Is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland
8. Bare chest:
by Nalini Singh9. Food on the cover:
by Joanne Fluke√ 10. Reader's Choice: Second Sight by Amanda Quick - 7.06
5/10 read1. J is for July - Jamie
2. Member of the Month: Gea - Ecstasy
3. Geography -
4. Stay Out of the Sun Day - Covenant in Blood
5. Independence Day - One Bright Star
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day - The Darkling Thrush
7. I Forgot Day -
8. National Nude Day -
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day -
10. Readers Choice -
I decided to go for 8 this time and I will post as I go.5/8 Finished
1. Member of the Month: Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh - 7/5/2013 - ***
2. Embrace Your Geekness: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean - 7/7/2013 - *****
3. Sidewalk Egg Frying: The Moon and More by sarah Dessen - 7/4/2013 - ***
4. Independence Day: Sex, Lies, and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson - 7/7/2013 - ****
5. J is for July: Something Like Summer by Jay Bell - 7/8/2013 - *****
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1. “J" is for July: Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb
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7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Holiday Bound by Beth Kery
8. National Nude Day (July 14th):
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10. Readers Choice: A Blood Seduction by Pamela Palmer
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Shadow Woman by Linda Howard
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Leo by Mia Sheridan
July Monthly Challenge
4/10
2. Member of the Month - Gea: The Billionaire Wins the Game
3. Geography - Turkey: Two Weeks With a SEAL by Theresa Marguerite Hewitt
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): A Fall of Water by Elizabeth Hunter
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Three Days in Seattle by Debra
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Tall, Dork and Handsome by Remy Richard
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Rise of the Fallenby Donna Lynne
July RRRC Challenge6/10 read
1. J(anet) Book - Notorious Nineteen, 7/4/13, ★★★☆☆
2. Gea's Shelves - Rock Chick Regret
3. Horse within story - At the Bride Hunt Ball
4. Shifter - Wake Me Up Inside
5. White Cover - First Grave on the Right, 7/4/13, ★★★★1/2☆
6. Glasses on cover - Beautiful Broken Rules, 7/4/13, ★★★☆☆
7. On Shelf A While - Splendid, 7/7/13, ★★★★☆
8. Bare chest cover - Fear, Hope, and Bread Pudding, 7/9/13, ★★★★1/2☆
9. Food cover - Strawberries for Dessert, 7/8/13, ★★★★★
10. Readers Choice - Raining Men
I'll try for 10, see how I get on....1. J is for July: Jill Shalvis It Had to Be You
2. Member of the Month:
3. Geography
4. Stay Out of the Sun Day
5. Independence Day
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day
7. I Forgot Day
8. National Nude Day
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day
10. Readers Choice Splendid
7/10 read1. J is for July -
2. Member of the Month: Gea - Ecstasy
3. Geography -
4. Stay Out of the Sun Day - Covenant in Blood
5. Independence Day -
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day - The Darkling Thrush
7. I Forgot Day -
8. National Nude Day -
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day -
10. Readers Choice -
3/101. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Just for Today... - Emmie Dark (HS #1859 - June 2013) - July 62. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- Gea's shelves . Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
The Guardian - Beverly Lewis (Bethany House - Apr 2013) (horse) - July 94. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
The Loner - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - June 2013) (lives alone) - July 46. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:
All done!10/10
1. “J" is for July: Jennifer Ashley - The Seduction of Elliot McBride - 7/2
2. Member of the Month (2011) For You - Kristen Ashley - 7/5
3. Geography: (military) The Eyre Affair - Jasper Fforde - 7/6
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day: The Rise - H.D. Gordon - 7/3
5. Independence Day: Unravel Me - Tahereh Mafi - 7/7
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day: Freshman Year & Other Unnatural Disasters - Meredith Zeitlin - 7/8
7. I Forgot Day: Border Lair - Bianca D'Arc - 7/7
8. National Nude Day: Lover Mine - J.R. Ward - 7/9
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day: Something Like Summer - Jay Bell - 7/8
10. Readers Choice: Beautiful Girl - Shiloh Walker - 7/5
Ty wrote: "All done!10/10
1. “J" is for July: Jennifer Ashley - The Seduction of Elliot McBride - 7/2
2. Member of the Month (2011) For You - Kristen Ashley - 7/5
3. Geography: (military) The Eyre Affair ..."
Wow, you are fast! Congrats!
RRRC JULY MONTHLY CHALLENGE:July 1st - July 31st 2013
COMPLETED: 8/8 ==> DONE!!
✔1. “J" is for July: If I Lie - Corrine Jackson | 07/14 | ★★★★★
✔2. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Secret Vampire - L.J. Smith (Vamps) | 07/19 | ★★★
✔3. Independence Day (July 4th): Thyla - Kate Gordon (blue cover) | 07/18 | ★★
✔4. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Geek Girl - Cindy Bennett | 07/19 | ★★★★★
✔5. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Dreaming Awake (Falling Under #2) - Gwen Hayes | 07/16 | ★★★
✔6. National Nude Day (July 14th): Relentless (In Too Deep) - Jo Leigh (bare chest) | 07/24 | ★★★
✔7. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Letting Loose! - Mara Fox (summer setting)| 07/10 | ★★★★
✔8. Reader's choice: Requiem for the Devil - Jeri-Smith Ready | 07/11 | ★★★★
4/101. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Just for Today... - Emmie Dark (HS #1859 - June 2013) - July 62. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- Gea's shelves . Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
The Guardian - Beverly Lewis (Bethany House - Apr 2013) (horse) - July 94. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
Smoky Ridge Curse - Paula Graves (HI #1438 - Aug 2013) (night scene) - July 95. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
The Loner - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - June 2013) (lives alone) - July 46. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:
2013 July Monthly Challenge4/10 Completed
01. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Just One Kiss by Susan Mallery
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Secrets of the Highlander by Janet Chapman
OR
It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis
02. Member of the Month: Gea - Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
Everything and the Moon by Julia Quinn
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
04. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
Hard Mated by Jennifer Ashley
05. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
06. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
As You Desire by Connie Brockway
07. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
08. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
Sand Castle Bay by Sherryl Woods
09. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:
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Read: 5/5 ~~ DONE!! 1. “J" is for July: Something Like Autumn by Jay Bell 7/8/13 ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month: Dark Soul Vol. 3 7/2/13 ★★★★★
5. Independence Day (July 4th): The Student Prince 7/7/13 ★★★★✩
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Fear, Hope, and Bread Pudding 7/5/13 ★★★★✩
10. Readers Choice: Bareback 7/1/13 ★★★★★
RRRC July Reading Challenge:Read: 6/10
1. J is for July: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville
5. Independence Day: Lion and the Falcon by Eve Langlais
6. Embrace Your Geekiness Day: Quinn's Hart by Cassandra Gold
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day: Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh
RRRC Monthly ChallengeJuly 1-31, 2013
4/8
√ 1. J = Jennifer Ashley: The Many Sins of Lord Cameron - 7.03
2. Gea's shelves: A Rake's Vow by Stephanie Laurens
OR The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
3. Horse in the story (takes place in the Old West): The Touch Of Fire by Linda Howard
√ 4. Moon on the cover: The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen - 7.07
5. Red, white & blue cover:
by David McCullough6. Glasses (on the desk):
by Sarah MacLean7. I Forgot: on my TBR since Feb 2009: This Is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland
√ 8. Bare chest:
by Nalini Singh - 7.099. Food on the cover:
by Joanne Fluke√ 10. Reader's Choice: Second Sight by Amanda Quick - 7.06
Romance Readers Reading Challenges DONE!Duration: July 1 - 31, 2013
i am in for all 10 .. what I finished so far:1. “J" is for July: TBD
2. Member of the Month: Checkmate by R.L. Mathewson
3. Geography: (Turkey) TBD
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
✔ 5. Independence Day (July 4th):
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): The Boyfriend App by Katie Sise
✔ 7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): TBD
✔ 9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th):
✔ 10. Readers Choice:
RRRC July 2013Congrats to all finishers! :)
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1. “J" is for July: Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb
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7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Holiday Bound by Beth Kery
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10. Readers Choice: A Blood Seduction by Pamela Palmer
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Leo by Mia Sheridan
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1. “J" is for July: Redneck Romeo 7/3 (3.5*)
2. Member of the Month: Gea-published in 2011- Woke Up In A Strange Place
3. Geography: Travel from one continent to another:VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave 7/5 (3.5*)
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): night scene on the cover - Surviving Raine
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Red cover- Agent of Desire 7/4 (3.5*)
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): a beach scene in the story- Belong To You
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice: