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July 2013 Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
RRRC:July Monthly ChallengeDuration July 1 ~July 31st
I'm in for 3-5 ~ maybe more..
5/6 read
1. “J" is for July: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville
2. Member of the Month: Gea Masters at Arms 7/9/13 4♥
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): shifter character The Wallflower 7/5/13 4♥
5. Independence Day (July 4th): blue cover Beauty Awakened 7/8/13 4♥
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a bare chest Immortal Rider 7/10/13 5♥
10. Readers Choice:Stars & Stripes 7/3/13 5♥
Thank you Fran, I think this is the first time ever I've finished a monthly challenge so i'm pretty proud of myself!
July Monthly Challenge9/7
**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’.
Spinning Around by Catherine Jinks -- July 8
**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- http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/... . Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
Shut Up and Kiss Me by Christie Craig - July 18
**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.
Sooner or Later by Debbie Macomber -- July 24
**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.
The Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry - July 20
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 two male characters temporarily share accommodation)
Her Brother's Keeper by Valerie Hansen- July 15
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.
His Wife by Muriel Jensen-- July 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.(on a boat with visits to beaches)
Power Trip by Jackie Collins - July 7
**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.
A Different Kind of Forever by Dee Ernst- July 13
**10. Readers Choice: Tomorrow River by Lesley Kagen - July 12
Challenge Duration: July 1 to July 31, 2013
7/10 Completed1. “J" is for July: Under Fire by Jo Davis 7/2/13 ****
2. Member of the Month: Be With Me By Maya Banks 7/25/13 ***
3. Geography: The Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress by Maya Banks 7/12/13 ***
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 7/19/13 *****
8. National Nude Day: Caught by Menace by Lolita Lopez 7/11/13 ****
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day: Too Hot to Touch by Louisa Edwards
10. Readers Choice:Fever by Maya Banks 7/16/13 ***
Asmaa wrote: "Thank you Fran, I think this is the first time ever I've finished a monthly challenge so i'm pretty proud of myself!"congrats bb <3 hopefully it's the first of many ;)
and congrats to all finishers as well ^_^
July RRRC Challenge7/10 read
1. J(anet) Book - Notorious Nineteen, 7/4/13, ★★★☆☆
2. Gea's Shelves - Rock Chick Regret, 7/21/13, ★★★★★
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'm done and I really lucked out! I checked Gea's shelves again and found Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which is one of the library books that I thought were going to keep me from finishing this challenge.RRRC Monthly Challenge
July 1-31, 2013
8/8
√ 1. J = Jennifer Ashley: The Many Sins of Lord Cameron - 7.03
√ 2. Gea's shelves: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl - 7.21
√ 3. Horse in the story (takes place in the Old West): The Touch Of Fire by Linda Howard - 7.16
√ 4. Moon on the cover: The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen - 7.07
√ 5. Red, white & blue cover:
by Jeff Shaara - 7.18√ 6. Glasses (on the desk):
by Sarah MacLean - 7.247. 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
Duration: 7/1/13 - 7/31/135/5 COMPLETED!
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Congrats BJ Rose and Leslie!BJ Rose, so glad you managed to fit that library book in somewhere :)
Asmaa wrote: "Thank you Fran, I think this is the first time ever I've finished a monthly challenge so i'm pretty proud of myself!"Great job Asmaa!
Fran wrote: "Congrats BJ Rose and Leslie!BJ Rose, so glad you managed to fit that library book in somewhere :)"
Thanks, Fran!
Okay, I know I was already done...but I added a few more. I wanted to weed out the short stories and erotic anthologies and replace them with full books.Romance Readers Reading Challenges DONE!
Duration: July 1 - 31, 2013
JULY (20)10 of 10 Complete!
√ 1. “J”uly: Love Irresistibly by Julie James – 7/10
√ 2. Hey Gea!: Game for Marriage by Karen Erickson – 7/18
√ 3. Turkey: Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish by Grace Burrowes – 7/13
√ 4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day : Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh (shifter) – 7/14
√ 5. Independence Day: Breath Of Scandal by Sandra Brown (blue cover) – 7/8
√ 6. Embrace Geekiness: This Time Next Door by Gretchen Galway (geek) – 7/1
√ 7. I Forgot Day: Hidden Summit by Robyn Carr (neglected series) – 7/27
√ 8. National Nude Day: Erotic Research by Mari Carr (bare chest) – 7/7
√ 9. Sidewalk Egg Frying: Donovan's Angel by Peggy Webb (book cover) – 7/4
√ 10. Reader's Choice: The Virtuoso (Duke's Obsession, #3) by Grace Burrowes – 7/8
Complete:
Congrats Lynne!Congrats again Angie!
July RRRC Challenge8/10 read
1. J(anet) Book - Notorious Nineteen, 7/4/13, ★★★☆☆
2. Gea's Shelves - Rock Chick Regret, 7/21/13, ★★★★★
3. Horse within story - At the Bride Hunt Ball, 7/27/13, ★★★★1/2☆
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
Finished!!!1. “J" is for July:
Secrets by Jude Deveraux 7-21-13
2. Member of the Month:
Fatal Affair by Marie Force 7-24-13
3. Story includes Christmas Day activities
Red's Hot Cowboy by Carolyn Brown 7-26-13
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):
L.M Reed 7-30-135. Independence Day (July 4th):
by Laura Iding 7-6-136. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th):
by Louisa George 7-13-137. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):
Slow Burn by Julie Garwood 7-4-13
8. National Nude Day (July 14th):
Summer Sisters by Judy Blume 7-26-13
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th):
by Jacqueline Thomas 7-27-1310. Readers Choice:
by Carly Phillips 7-8-13
RRRC July 2013 Monthly Challenge5/5 Completed FINISHED 29/7/13
1. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Deadly Desire 17/7/13 ★★★★
2. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Bound By Darkness 29/7/13 ★★★★
3. National Nude Day (July 14th): Deep, Dark & Dangerous 5/7/13 ★★★
4. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Dead Reckoning 5/7/13 ★★★
5. Readers Choice: Heart of Obsidian 3/7/13 ★★★★★
Hooray, Tina Theresa, Nadine, ɑƨħŵɑɡ, Erin, Nikita, Lacy, Gea, Selenay, Valorie, Fran, Asmaa, Joann, Nicola, BJ Rose, Leslie, Angie & Lynne !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sandra wrote: "Hooray, Tina Theresa, Nadine, ɑƨħŵɑɡ, Erin, Nikita, Lacy, Gea, Selenay, Valorie, Fran, Asmaa, Joann, Nicola, BJ Rose, Leslie, Angie & Lynne !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"Thanks Sandra :)
Sandra wrote: "Hooray, Tina Theresa, Nadine, ɑƨħŵɑɡ, Erin, Nikita, Lacy, Gea, Selenay, Valorie, Fran, Asmaa, Joann, Nicola, BJ Rose, Leslie, Angie & Lynne !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"Thanks Sandra!
I am done. I am so proud of myself. Yay!!!RRRC:July Monthly Challenge
Duration July 1 ~July 31st
Progress 8/8
1. “J" is for July: Just One Kiss(Fool's Gold #10) by Susan Mallery 07/02
2. Member of the Month: Gea Slave to Sensation(Psy-Changeling, #1) by Nalini Singh 07/29
3. Geography: All Out of Love (Cupid, Tx #2)by Lori Wilde 07/07 (horse located in story)
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):
5. Independence Day (July 4th): A Rogue by Any Other Name(The Rules of Scoundrels, #1) by Sarah MacLean 07/11 (Red Cover)
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Two of a Kind(Fool's Gold #11) by Susan Mallery 07/24 (Nerdy/Geeky Character)
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Night Pleasures(Dark-Hunter #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon 07/20 (Bare Chest)
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Chef Charming by Lyn Ellerbe 07/08
10. Readers Choice:The Highlander's Touch(Highlanders #3) by Karen Marie Moning 07/04
Well, I signed up for 3 and completed 7. I finished my last book on 07/16/13, but was hoping to get the last three done. Didn't make it though.Here is my final update:
RRRC: July 2013 Monthly Challenge
Date: 07/01/13 - 07/31/13
7/10
✔1. “J" is for July:
Read a book that starts with 'J’
Jack & Jill by James Patterson - 07/02/13
✔2. Member of the Month - Gea:
Read a book published in 2011.
In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson - 07/09/13
✔3. Geography:
Read a book with a military character or setting.
(American Civil War at Gettysburg)
The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara - 07/11/13
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 cover.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie - 07/02/13
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.
Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow - 07/16/13
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.
✔9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th):
Read a book with a Summer setting.
Summer Island by Kristin Hannah - 07/06/13
✔10. Readers Choice:
Cruel and Unusual by Patricia Cornwell - 07/01/13
Congrats jingles! You finished 7/3 - that's great!
Thanks, Fran. Now, I'm off to sign up for August. Lol
I edited post 276! Whew, I am finished. I took a week long vacation and reading was very scarce. I'm glad I made it through. Now moving towards August. :)
Thanks Fran. Congrats to everyone who has finished thus far. Even if you didn't finish at least you tried. Not enough people are reading, so we all rock.
Congrats to all the finishers!6/8 Read - Complete
1. J for July
2. Hi Gea!
3. Stay Out of the Sun Day:
4. Independence Day:
5. Embrace Your Geekiness Day:
6. I Forgot Day:
7. National Nude Day:
8. My Choice:
Unread: All Done!
Read:
10/10 -- DONE!!!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’.
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.
Real Men Last All Night - Lora Leigh, Lori Foster,Cheyenne McCray, Heidi Betts (Griffin - June 2009) - July 303. 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.
The Maverick's Summer Love - Christyne Butler (HSE #2275 - Aug 2013) (hero is bookworm) - July 247. 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.
Forbidden Territory - Paula Graves (HI #926 - June 2006) (on tbr for 9 months) - July 188. 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.
Kiss of Temptation - Sandra Hill (Avon - Apr 2013) (bare chest) - July 169. 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.
A Texas Hero - Linda Warren (HS #1861 - July 2013) (Texas heat wave/drought) - July 1710. Readers Choice:
Beginnings - Eileen Nauman/Lindsay McKenna (Popular Library - Apr 1989)
6/6 Done
All done!1. “J" is for July:
2. Member of the Month: Gea-
3. Geography:
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):
5. Independence Day (July 4th):
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th):
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):
8. National Nude Day (July 14th):
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th):
10. Readers Choice:
Congrats bamaace83, Susan, Patty and Angie!!
I finished but only just... Lover At Last was a long one! Ready for August now... :)
ChattyKat wrote: "I finished but only just... Lover At Last was a long one! Ready for August now... :)"Congrats ChattyKat!
Can you please repost your final list or post the link to it so I can add you to the finisher's list - thanks!
10/10 ReadFinally finished!
I just barely made it... geeeshh... Lover At Last was such a long book! But, worth it... now it's time to set up for the August challenge!
1. "J" book: Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones
2. Member of the month: Lover at Last by J.R. Ward
3. Geography: The Companions by R.A. Salvatore
4. Stay out of the Sun: The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
5. Independence Day: Guilty as Sin
6. Geekness Day: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole (Geeky vampire)
7. I forgot Day: The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden
8. Nude Day: Temptation Unleashed by Sherry Stanfield
9. Egg Frying Day: Savin' Me by Alannah Lynne
10. Reader's Choice: Wedding Cake and Big Mistakes by
Nancy Naigle
UPDATE: I had two left that I didn't finish.July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1-31
1. July: James, E.L.- Fifty Shades of Grey 7/13/13
2. Member of the month: Gea- Lawless by Nora Roberts
3. Geography: Rowena Through the Wall by Melodie Campbell 7/7/13
4. Stay Out of The Sun: Ghost Hunter by Lori Brighton 7/4/13
5. Independence Day: A White Cougar Christmas by Eliza Gayle 7/8/13
6. Embrace your Geekness: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 7/15/13
7. I Forgot: Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz 7/17/13
8. National Nude Day: Never Again by Michele Bardsley 7/4/13
9. Sidewalk Frying Egg Day:
10. Reader's Choice: The Highlanders Touch by Karen Marie Moning 7/1/13
Hooray, jingles, KarenF, bamaace83, Susan, Patty, Angie & ChattyKat !!!!!!!
Noumena12 Book Blog10 of 10 Completed
1. “J" is for July: True Love (Nantucket Brides, #1) by Jude Deveraux 7/27
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: More than Meets the Ink by Elle Aycart 7/10
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: Forged in Steele (KGI, #7) by Maya Banks 7/4
Read a book whose author, character or setting is from 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): Lasting Pride (The Pride #4) by Sanders, Jill 7/16
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): Wild at Heart (Sons of Chance) by Vicki Lewis Thompson 7/4
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): Heavy Issues (Bowen, #2) by Elle Aycart 7/13
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): Dire Distraction by Davis, Dee 7/7
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): SEAL of Honor (HORNET, #1) by Burrows, Tonya 7/7
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): Hot Summer Nights by Phillips, Carly 7/6
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: Wild at Heart by Thompson, Vicki Lewis 7/4
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RRRC Monthly Challenge
July 1-31, 2013
7/8
√ 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 - 7.16
√ 4. Moon on the cover: The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen - 7.07
√ 5. Red, white & blue cover:
√ 6. Glasses (on the desk):
7. I Forgot: on my TBR since Feb 2009: This Is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland
√ 8. Bare chest:
9. Food on the cover:
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Second Sight by Amanda Quick - 7.06