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message 151: by AndaM (new)

AndaM | 168 comments Reading Challenges > Stuck in a Rut Challenge
Die-Hard - Complete all 3 tasks
Start 09/01/13
30/30

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
1. Hotter After Midnight (Midnight #1) by Cynthia Eden 09/12/13
2. Midnight Sins (Midnight #2) by Cynthia Eden 09/13/13
3. Midnight's Master (Midnight #3) by Cynthia Eden 09/14/13
Hotter After Midnight (Midnight, #1) by Cynthia Eden Midnight Sins (Midnight, #2) by Cynthia Eden Midnight's Master (Midnight, #3) by Cynthia Eden

* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
1. Wrong Bed, Right Guy (Come Undone #1) by Katee Robert 09/15/13
2. Seduction and Snacks (Chocolate Lovers #1) by Tara Sivec 09/21/13
Wrong Bed, Right Guy (Come Undone, #1) by Katee Robert Seduction and Snacks (Chocolate Lovers, #1) by Tara Sivec

* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
1. Heart Choice (Celta's Heartmates #4) by Robin D. Owens 09/20/13
2. Rock Chick Redemption (Rock Chick #3) by Kristen Ashley 09/29/13
3. Rock Chick Renegade (Rock Chick #4) by Kristen Ashley 10/01/13
Heart Choice (Celta's Heartmates, #4) by Robin D. Owens Rock Chick Redemption (Rock Chick, #3) by Kristen Ashley Rock Chick Renegade (Rock Chick, #4) by Kristen Ashley

* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
1. Bunny and the Bear (Furry United Coalition #1) by Eve Langlais 09/09/13
2. Dragon Bound (Elder Races #1) by Thea Harrison 09/11/13
3. Protecting What's His (Line of Duty #1) by Tessa Bailey 09/17/13
4. Just the Way You Are (Lost Texas Hearts #1) by Christina Dodd 09/19/13
Bunny and the Bear (Furry United Coalition, #1) by Eve Langlais Dragon Bound (Elder Races, #1) by Thea Harrison Protecting What's His (Line of Duty, #1) by Tessa Bailey Just the Way You Are (Lost Texas Heart, #1) by Christina Dodd

* Read 5 X Different Genres
1. Heart Duel (Celta's Heartmates #3) by Robin D. Owens 09/08/13 - Science fiction
2. Rush (Breathless #1) by Maya Banks 09/01/13 - Erotic
3. Darkness Devours (Dark Angels #3) by Keri Arthur 09/12/13 - Urban fantasy
4. His Risk to Take (Line of Duty #2) by Tessa Bailey 09/17/13 - Contemporary Romance
5. Deadly Fear (Deadly #1) by Cynthia Eden 09/23/13 - Suspense
Heart Duel (Celta's Heartmates, #3) by Robin D. Owens Rush (Breathless, #1) by Maya Banks Darkness Devours (Dark Angels, #3) by Keri Arthur His Risk to Take (Line of Duty, #2) by Tessa Bailey Deadly Fear (Deadly, #1) by Cynthia Eden

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
1. Alien Mate (Alien Mate #1) by Eve Langlais 10/13/13
2. Halloween Treat by Jennifer Conner 10/29/13
Alien Mate (Alien Mate, #1) by Eve Langlais Halloween Treat by Jennifer Conner

* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1. Swan and the Bear (Furry United Coalition #2) by Eve Langlais 09/09/13
2. Single Wolf Female (Midnight Liaisons #2.6) by Jessica Sims 09/15/13
Swan and the Bear (Furry United Coalition, #2) by Eve Langlais Single Wolf Female (Midnight Liaisons, #2.6) by Jessica Sims

* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
1. Heart Thief (Celta's Heartmates #2) by Robin D. Owens 09/03/13
2. Almost Like Being in Love (Lost Texas Hearts #2) by Christina Dodd 09/19/13
Heart Thief (Celta's Heartmates, #2) by Robin D. Owens Almost Like Being in Love (Lost Texas Heart, #2) by Christina Dodd

* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1. Rock Chick (Rock Chick #1) by Kristen Ashley 09/25/13
2. Rock Chick Rescue (Rock Chick #2) by Kristen Ashley 09/27/13
Rock Chick (Rock Chick, #1) by Kristen Ashley Rock Chick Rescue (Rock Chick, #2) by Kristen Ashley

TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
1. First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson #1) by Darynda Jones 09/02/13
2. Second Grave on the Left (Charley Davidson #2) by Darynda Jones 09/03/13
3. Third Grave Dead Ahead (Charley Davidson #3) by Darynda Jones 09/05/13
4. Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet (Charley Davidson #4) by Darynda Jones 09/07/13
5. Fifth Grave Past the Light (Charley Davidson #5) by Darynda Jones 09/09/13
First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson #1) by Darynda Jones Second Grave on the Left (Charley Davidson #2) by Darynda Jones Third Grave Dead Ahead (Charley Davidson, #3) by Darynda Jones Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet (Charley Davidson #4) by Darynda Jones Fifth Grave Past the Light (Charley Davidson #5) by Darynda Jones


message 152: by Natasa (last edited May 25, 2014 03:07PM) (new)

Natasa | 5 comments ]This is a great challange, I'm in! I'll do Easy Climb.

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
1. The Lord of the Rings 21/10/13
2. The Two Towers 30/10/13
3. The Return of the King 29/11/13
The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1) by J.R.R. Tolkien The Lord of the Rings (The Lord of the Rings, #1-3) by J.R.R. Tolkien The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, #3) by J.R.R. Tolkien

* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
1.Dracula
2.Sputnik Sweetheart
Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami Dracula by Bram Stoker

* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
1. Kafka on the Shore 18/11/13
2. After Dark 12/12/13
3. after the quake 16/03/14
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami After Dark by Haruki Murakami after the quake by Haruki Murakami

* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
1. Never Let Me Go 18/11/13
2.Chocolates for Breakfast
3.The First Rule of Swimming
4.The Virgin Suicides
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro Chocolates for Breakfast by Pamela Moore The First Rule of Swimming by Courtney Angela Brkic The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

* Read 5 X Different Genres
1.Magician: Apprentice
2.The Book of Skulls
3. Bared to You 4/12/13
4.Raziel
5.The Castle
Magician Apprentice (The Riftwar Saga, #1) by Raymond E. Feist The Book of Skulls by Faye Dowling Bared to You (Crossfire, #1) by Sylvia Day Raziel (The Fallen, #1) by Kristina Douglas The Castle by Franz Kafka


message 153: by Amreen (new)

Amreen | 8 comments This challenge is awesome! I'll have to start soon.


message 154: by Noeleen (new)

Noeleen Duration: 1 year from the day you start

Easy Climb - Complete any 1 task

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
* Read 5 X Different Genres


message 155: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Woohoo! Congrats, AndaM!

Welcome to the challenge, Amreen & Noeleen!


message 156: by Lindy (new)

Lindy (lindylee) I hope I finished it was so compliacated

1. Trilogy
Stewart, Mariah Dead Series
Quick, amanda Vanza Series
2. Fav color: RED cover Steel, Danielle Happy Birthday
Sherwood, Ben The Survivors Club RED
3. Fav Author: Spindler, Erica Justice for Sara
Kinkade, Thomas A Christmas Promise
Woods, Sherryl An O'Brien Family Christmas
4. New Author: Grogan, John Marley and Me
Cooney, Caroline B Whatever Happened Janie?
Peterson, Tracie Quarryman's Bride
Coffman, Elaine The Bride of Black Douglas
5. Read Different Genres Quick, Amanda With this Ring romance
Garwood, Julie Hotshot mystery
Osborne, Mary Pope Sirens and Sea Monsters Juvy
Brunstetter, Wanda E. The Tattered Quilt AAmish/Religion
Cooney, Caroline B. The Face on the Milk Carton YA
Sherwood, Ben The Survivors Club Non-fiction
Irving, Washington The Legand of Sleepy Hollow Juvenile
Sleator, William Marco's Millions Juvy
Task 2 read 2 of each
1. Short Story -100 pg Sinykin, Sherri Cooper The Secret in the Attic 75
Levin, Jack E George Washignton, The Crossing 64
2. Novella's -200 pgs Parker, Robert B, The Widening Gyre 182
Cooney, Caroline B Whatever Happened Janie? 199
Anonymous Go Ask Alice
3. Novel 200-400 Parker, Robert B. Looking for Rachel Wallace 274
Grogan, John Marley and Me
4. Novel over 400 pg: Coffman, Elaine The Bride of Black Douglas 561
Sanford, John Storm Prey bk 20 418 Task 3
1.Read entire series
Stewart, Mariah Dead Series
Quick, amanda Vanza Series


message 157: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments I'm sure you'll do great, Lindy!


message 158: by Tina (last edited Nov 08, 2013 04:41AM) (new)

Tina (whitley97) | 120 comments Duration: 11/1/13 - 10/31/14
Rules: No re-reads, you can use any media (audio, ebook, graphic novel, book, etc.)
Die-Hard - Complete all 3 tasks
Read

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
* Read 5 X Different Genres

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)

TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward


message 159: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Neat. Welcome to the challenge, Tina!


message 160: by Lisa (last edited Jun 06, 2014 04:18AM) (new)

Lisa Die Hard 11-08-13>11-07-14

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
1.
2.
3.
* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
1. Just One Year 12-19-13
2. Elsewhere 12-22-13
* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author
1. Unwind by Neil Schusterman 12-01-13
2. A Season of Gifts by R Peck 12-11-13
3. Coraline by Gaiman 1-4-14
* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
1. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin 11-27-13
2. This is How I Find Her by Sara Polsky 12-03-13
3. The F* It List by Halpern 12-15-13
4. Apothecary 12-29-13
* Read 5 X Different Genres
1. Escape From Mr. Lemoncellos Library--Juvenile Fiction
2. One Crazy Summer 12-27-13 African American
3. Crewel 4-9-14 Steampunk
4. Watsons Go To Birmingham 1-10-14 Historical Fiction
5. Graveyard Book 1-12-14 Young Adult Fantasy

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
1. Winters Crossing 1-26-14
2. Summers passage 1-26-14
* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1. Shadows 1-21-14
2. Freedom Train 2-10-14
* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
1. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry 11-13-13
2. North of Nowhere 12-13-13
* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1. The Diviners 11-23-13
2. Evolution of Mara Dyer 1-24-14
TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
1. Hopeless 1-1-14
2. Losing Hope 2-22-14


message 161: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Neat! Welcome to the challenge, Lisa.


Jessica (Goldenfurpro) (goldenfurproductions) | 396 comments Completed in Message 87!!!!


message 163: by Lisa Kay (last edited Nov 25, 2013 09:30AM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Woohoo! Congrats, Jessica! (view spoiler)


message 164: by maria helena (new)

maria helena (mariahel) | 1924 comments This sounds like a great challenge!

STUCK IN A RUT CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Level: Die-hard
Goal: 28+


TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
Read 1 X complete Trilogy
1.
2.
3.
Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
4.
5.
Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
6.
7.
8.
Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
9.
10.
11.
12.
Read 5 X Different Genres
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
18.
19.
Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
20.
21.
Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
22.
23.
Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
24.
25.

TASK THREE:
Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
26.
27.
28.
...


message 165: by Mave (last edited Dec 27, 2013 02:35PM) (new)

Mave | 68 comments This is a great challange, I'm in!
Duration: 11/15/13 - 11/14/14
Die-Hard - Complete all 3 tasks



TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
* Read 5 X Different Genres

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1.Mischief and Marriage, Emma Darcy, 12/24/13 ** 192 pages
2.Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, Roald Dahl, 12/20/13 **** 177 pages

* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
1. Sundays at Tiffany's, James Patterson, 12/24/13 ***** 309 pages
2.The Maiden's Hand, Susan Wiggs, 12/19/13 **** 346 pages

* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1.Everyone Worth Knowing, Lauren Weisberger, 12/07/13 ***448 pages

TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge


message 166: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Welcome to the challenge, Maria Helena and Mave!


message 167: by ❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ (last edited Apr 27, 2014 07:51AM) (new)

❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ | 2613 comments Stuck in a Rut Challenge - Round II
Duration: 16 November 2013 - 15 November 2014
Die-Hard - Complete all 3 tasks


TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New 15/17
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
1. Assassin's Honor by Monica Burns (04/03/14)
2.Assassin's Heart
3.Inferno's Kiss

Assassin's Honor (Order of the Sicari, #1) by Monica Burns Assassin's Heart (Order of the Sicari, #2) by Monica Burns Inferno's Kiss (Order of the Sicari, #3) by Monica Burns

* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover *YELLOW*
1. Dire Needs by Stephanie Tyler (12/01/14)
2. Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian (16/01/14)
Dire Needs (Eternal Wolf Clan, #1) by Stephanie Tyler Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1) by Lara Adrian

* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s *Kresley Cole, Laurann Dohner, Larissa Ione*
1. MacRieve by Kresley Cole (02/12/13)
2. True by Laurann Dohner (04/01/14)
3. Reaver by Larissa Ione (02/01/14)
MacRieve (Immortals After Dark, #13) by Kresley Cole True (New Species, #11) by Laurann Dohner Reaver (Lords of Deliverance, #5; Demonica, #10) by Larissa Ione

* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
1. Unexpected Mate by Toni Griffin (22/11/13)
2. Before The Moon Rises by Catherine Bybee (05/12/13)
3. Moon's Sweet Poison by Scarlet Hyacinth (09/12/13)
4. Deal with the Devil by Evangeline Anderson (23/12/13)
Unexpected Mate (Holland Brothers, #1) by Toni Griffin Before The Moon Rises (Ritter Werewolves, #1) by Catherine Bybee Moon's Sweet Poison (Deadly Mates, #1) by Scarlet Hyacinth Deal with the Devil by Evangeline Anderson

* Read 5 X Different Genres Completed
1.Adult Paranormal Romance - Gabriel by Joyee Flynn (04/12/13)
2.M/M - Damian by Joyee Flynn (20/11/13)
3.Historical Romance - Immortal Warrior by Lisa Hendrix (18/12/13)
4.Western Romance - Cowboy Easy by Stormy Glenn (01/12/13)
5.Romance - Holly by Lily Rede (03/12/13)

Gabriel (Marius Brothers, #7) by Joyee Flynn Damian (Marius Brothers, #5) by Joyee Flynn Immortal Warrior (Immortal Brotherhood, #1) by Lisa Hendrix Cowboy Easy (Blaecleah Brothers, #1) by Stormy Glenn Holly (The Kringle Girls, #1) by Lily Rede

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes 8/8 Completed
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
1. Maverick's Mate by Lynn Hagen *94 pages* (18/11/13)
2. Derecho by Quinn Cimarron *15 pages* (24/11/13)
* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1. A Zane Po' Boy by Joyee Flynn *116 pages* (19/11/13)
2. Leap of Faith by Gabrielle Evans *156 pages* (24/11/13)
* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
1. Storm Warrior by Dani Harper *3o7 pages* (21/01/14)
2. The Savage King by Michelle M. Pillow *228 pages* (07/01/14)
* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1. Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole *512 pages* (08/12/13)
2. Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole *430 pages* (13/12/13)

Maverick's Mate (Brac Pack, #1) by Lynn Hagen Derecho by Quinn Cimarron A Zane Po' Boy (The O'Hagan Way, #3) by Joyee Flynn Leap of Faith (Moonlight Breed, #1) by Gabrielle Evans Storm Warrior (Grim, #1) by Dani Harper The Savage King (Lords of the Var, #1) by Michelle M. Pillow Dreams of a Dark Warrior (Immortals After Dark, #11) by Kresley Cole Demon from the Dark (Immortals After Dark, #10) by Kresley Cole

TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge 8/8 Completed

1. Isaac Dragos by Joyee Flynn (19/11/13)
2. Darcy Burke by Joyee Flynn (24/11/13)
3. Barnabas Leopold by Joyee Flynn (25/11/13)
4. Travis Rhodes by Joyee Flynn (01/12/13)
5. Maverick Danker by Joyee Flynn (02/12/13)
6. Ferris Braden by Joyee Flynn (03/12/13)
7. Clove Sutherland by Joyee Flynn (05/01/14)
8. Elan by Joyee Flynn (06/01/14)

Isaac Dragos (Beyond the Marius Brothers, #1) by Joyee Flynn Darcy Burke (Beyond the Marius Brothers, #2) by Joyee Flynn Barnabas Leopold (Beyond the Marius Brothers, #3) by Joyee Flynn Travis Rhodes (Beyond the Marius Brothers, #4) by Joyee Flynn Maverick Danker (Beyond the Marius Brothers, #5) by Joyee Flynn Ferris Braden (Beyond the Marius Brothers, #6) by Joyee Flynn Clove Sutherland (Beyond the Marius Brothers, #7) by Joyee Flynn Elan (Beyond the Marius Brothers, #8) by Joyee Flynn


message 168: by Thomas (last edited Nov 21, 2013 11:00PM) (new)

Thomas (welldamn) | 5 comments I think I just accidentally deleted my comment. FML.

October 2013 - October 2014

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1) by Stieg Larsson The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium, #2) by Stieg Larsson The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millennium, #3) by Stieg Larsson
* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
Trying to read all of H.P Lovecraft's stuff so
The Doom That Came to Sarnath by H.P. Lovecraft The Street by H.P. Lovecraft Memory  by H.P. Lovecraft
* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
Slow Burn by Bobby Adair Karma
* Read 5 X Different Genres

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)

Old Bugs by H.P. Lovecraft The White Ship by H.P. Lovecraft
* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
Darlings of Decay by Tamara Rose Blodgett The Shining by Stephen King

TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide, #1) by Douglas Adams The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (Hitchhiker's Guide, #2) by Douglas Adams Life, the Universe and Everything (Hitchhiker's Guide, #3) by Douglas Adams (so on)


message 169: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Thomas wrote: "I think I just accidentally deleted my comment. FML."

I just did that about three minutes ago, too. LOL!


message 170: by Amanda (new)

Amanda (daughterofoak) | 3473 comments Updated Post 33. I'm almost done! Just need two more books to complete the challenge.
:D


message 171: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments That's awesome, Amanda! Congrats!

(view spoiler)


message 172: by Renee (last edited Dec 25, 2013 04:54PM) (new)

Renee (reneeconoulty) | 3309 comments Will post after I finish reading

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)

Between two worlds - Naomi Mair (written by a friend for November novel writing month)
Wicked Words: Sex In Uniform


* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)

June 1942 - Quito Washington (written by another friend for November Novel writing month)
Obnoxious librarian from hades

* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)

How to Fall in Love
Baby Proof

* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)

A Game of Thrones
Next

Yay! Finished my easy climb.


message 173: by Shan ~A~ (last edited Jun 08, 2014 10:32PM) (new)

Shan ~A~ | 856 comments Stuck in a Rut Challenge
Duration:12/21/13-12/20/14

Rules: No re-reads, you can use any media (audio, ebook, graphic novel, book, etc.)

Easy Climb - Complete any 1 task (starting here) 1/1
Middle of the Road - Complete any 2 tasks
Die-Hard - Complete all 3 tasks

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
1.The Hunger Games 03/13/14
2.Catching Fire 04/04/14
3.Mockingjay 04/11/14
* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
1. A Breath of Scandal (The Reckless Brides, #2) by Elizabeth Essex by Elizabeth Essex 04/14/14
2.
* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s(Tessa Dare)
1.A Lady by Midnight
2.Any Duchess Will Do
3.Beauty and the Blacksmith
* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
1.A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton 02/05/14
2.Henry by Andria Large 02/16/14
3.Broken Hart by Ella Fox 02/17/14
4.The Tycoon's Revenge by Melody Anne 02/19/14
* Read 5 X Different Genres
1.Corralled by Lorelei James (erotic romance) 02/05/14
2.When Seducing a Duke by Kathryn Smith (historical romance) 02/10/14
3.Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (young adult) 02/24/14
4.Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon (paranormal) 02/24/14
5.Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger (mystery) 03/03/14

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
1.Goldenlocks and Her Forbidden Desire by Julianne Reyer 12/31/13
2.Ethan's Mate by J.S Scott 01/28/14
* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1.A Demon and His Witch by Eve Langlais 12/30/13
2.Surviving Passion by Maia Underwood 12/29/13
* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
1.A Week to Be Wicked by Tessa Dare 12/21/13
2.Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon 12/28/13
* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1.Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia 12/31/13
2.Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley 02/16/14

TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge

Rock Chick Series by Kristen Ashley:
Book 1: Rock Chick 01/19/14
Book 2: Rock Chick Rescue 03/27/14
Book 3: Rock Chick Redemption 04/08/14
Book 4: Rock Chick Renegade 05/17/14


message 174: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Welcome to the challenge, Shan!


message 175: by Renee (new)

Renee (pontiacgal501) | 124 comments I think I'm progressing right well! I only have 14 books to go out of 25. If I finish the first two tasks I may start on the third task if I think I have enough time to finish.


message 176: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Neat!


message 177: by Sibil (last edited Dec 01, 2014 05:39AM) (new)

Sibil | 100 comments I'm in!! And i'll try for Die-Hard! :)
Duration: 23 december 2013 - 22 december 2014

TASK ONE: A mix of Old and New
a)Read 1 X complete trilogy: ✔
1-Death and the Girl Next Door ****
2-Death, Doom and Detention ****
3-Death, and the Girl He Loves *****
Death and the Girl Next Door (Darklight #1) by Darynda Jones Death, Doom and Detention (Darklight, #2) by Darynda Jones Death, and the Girl He Loves (Darklight, #3) by Darynda Jones ♥♥♥♥♥

b)Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover: pink ✔
1) My Life as a White Trash Zombie
2) Etiquette & Espionage
My Life as a White Trash Zombie (White Trash Zombie, #1) by Diana Rowland Etiquette & Espionage (Finishing School, #1) by Gail Carriger

c) Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s: ✔
1)Hexed
2)Magic Rises
3)Heir to the Shadows
Hexed (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #2) by Kevin Hearne Magic Rises (Kate Daniels, #6) by Ilona Andrews Heir to the Shadows (The Black Jewels, #2) by Anne Bishop
d)Read 4 X Different New to You Authors:✔
1)Splintered by A.G. Howard
2)La bambina che salvava i libri by Markus Zusak
3)Immortal rules: Regole di sangueby Julie Kagawa
4)The Shattered Gates by Ginn Hale
Splintered (Splintered, #1) by A.G. Howard La bambina che salvava i libri by Markus Zusak Immortal rules Regole di sangue by Julie Kagawa The Shattered Gates (Rifter #1) by Ginn Hale

e)Read 5 x different genres
1)Great Expectations
2)Tangled
3)Written in Red
4)The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
5)I Hunt Killers
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Tangled (Tangled, #1) by Emma Chase Written in Red (The Others, #1) by Anne Bishop The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie I Hunt Killers (Jasper Dent, #1) by Barry Lyga
TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
a) Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages):✔
1-Beauty Never Dies(63 pagine).
2-Ladle Rat Rotten Hut (97 pagine)
Beauty Never Dies (The Grimm Diaries Prequels, #3) by Cameron Jace Ladle Rat Rotten Hut (The Grimm Diaries Prequels, #4) by Cameron Jace

b)Read 2 X Novella's (Less then 200 pages)✔
1)iDrakulaby Bekka Black
2) Di me diranno che ho ucciso un angelo
iDrakula by Bekka Black Di me diranno che ho ucciso un angelo by Gisella Laterza

c) Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)✔
1)Cruel Beauty
2)La cacciatrice di fate
Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge La cacciatrice di fate (The Falconer, #1) by Elizabeth May

D) Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)✔
1) Battle Royale
2) Affliction
Battle Royale by Koushun Takami Affliction (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #22) by Laurell K. Hamilton
TASK THREE
TASK THREE:
Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge:
October Daye series
1)Rosemary and Rue
2)A Local Habitation
3)An Artificial Night
4)Late Eclipses
5)One Salt Sea
6)Ashes of Honor
7)Chimes at Midnight
Rosemary and Rue (October Daye #1) by Seanan McGuire A Local Habitation (October Daye #2) by Seanan McGuire An Artificial Night (October Daye #3) by Seanan McGuire Late Eclipses (October Daye #4) by Seanan McGuire One Salt Sea (October Daye #5) by Seanan McGuire Ashes of Honor (October Daye, #6) by Seanan McGuire Chimes at Midnight (October Daye, #7) by Seanan McGuire


message 178: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Great, Sibil! Welcome to the challenge.


message 179: by Zuzana (new)

Zuzana | 2568 comments I'm done and with time to spare. YAY!

NBRC Stuck in a Rut Challenge
July 6, 2013 - July 5, 2014
Level: Die-hard
Read: 30/30


TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New:
A. Read 1x complete Trilogy
1. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Sep 2, 2013 *****
2. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins Sep 6, 2013 ***
3. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins Sep 7, 2013 ***

The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) by Suzanne Collins

B. Read 2x books that have your Favorite Color on the cover (blue)
1. The Wounded Sky by Diane Duane July 25, 2013 ***
2. Ice Tomb by Deborah Jackson Oct 24, 2013 **

The Wounded Sky by Diane Duane Ice Tomb by Deborah Jackson

C. Read 3x books from your Favorite Author/s
1. One Corpse Too Many by Ellis Peters July 11, 2013 ***
2. Lord Hornblower by C.S. Forester Oct 21, 2013 ****
3. The King Must Die by Mary Renault Dec 20, 2013 ****

One Corpse Too Many (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #2) by Ellis Peters Lord Hornblower (Hornblower Saga Chronological Order #10) by C.S. Forester The King Must Die (Theseus, #1) by Mary Renault

D. Read 4x Different New to You Authors
1. The Emperor's Pearl by Robert van Gulik July 14, 2013 ***
2. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik July 21, 2013 ***
3. Doctor Who: The Stone Rose by Jacqueline Rayner July 26, 2013 ***
4. The Vulcan Academy Murders by Jean Lorrah July 28, 2013 ****

The Emperor's Pearl by Robert van Gulik His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, #1) by Naomi Novik Doctor Who The Stone Rose by Jacqueline Rayner The Vulcan Academy Murders by Jean Lorrah

E. Read 5x Different Genres
1. mystery - The Chinese Lake Murders by Robert van Gulik July 16, 2013 ****
2. literary fiction - The Hours by Michael Cunningham July 18, 2013 ****
3. science fiction - How Much for Just the Planet? by John M. Ford July 23, 2013 *
4. historical fantasy - Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik July 31, 2013 ****
5. romance - Savin' Me by Alannah Lynne Aug 1, 2013 *

The Chinese Lake Murders by Robert van Gulik The Hours by Michael Cunningham How Much for Just the Planet? (Star Trek Worlds Apart, #2) by John M. Ford Throne of Jade (Temeraire, #2) by Naomi Novik Savin' Me (Heat Wave, #1) by Alannah Lynne

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes:
A. Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
1. The Pearl by John Steinbeck July 7, 2013 ****
2. The Trader's Wife by Louis Becke Sep 5, 2013 ***

The Pearl by John Steinbeck The Trader's Wife (Dodo Press) by Louis Becke

B. Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1. The Lake by Banana Yoshimoto July 6, 2013 ****
2. The Ronin: A Novel Based on a Zen Myth by William Dale Jennings July 10, 2013 ***

The Lake by Banana Yoshimoto The Ronin A Novel Based on a Zen Myth by William Dale Jennings

C. Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
1. Texas Pride by Kindle Alexander July 8, 2013 **
2. The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Aug 23, 2013 ***

Texas Pride by Kindle Alexander The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

D. Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by A.C. Doyle Oct 8, 2013 ***
2. Isabeau: A Novel of Queen Isabella and Sir Roger Mortimer by N. Gemini Sasson Nov 18, 2013 ***

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes, #3) by Arthur Conan Doyle Isabeau A Novel of Queen Isabella and Sir Roger Mortimer (The Isabella Books, #1) by N. Gemini Sasson

TASK THREE :
Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
The Tudor Court by Philippa Gregory
1. The Constant Princess Aug 2, 2013 ***
2. The Other Boleyn Girl Aug 6, 2013 ****
3. The Boleyn Inheritance Aug 16, 2013 ****
4. The Queen's Fool Aug 21, 2013 **
5. The Virgin's Lover Aug 31, 2013 ***
6. The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory Sep 30, 2013 ***

The Constant Princess (The Tudor Court, #1) by Philippa Gregory The Other Boleyn Girl (The Tudor Court, #2) by Philippa Gregory The Boleyn Inheritance (The Tudor Court, #3) by Philippa Gregory The Queen's Fool (The Tudor Court, #4) by Philippa Gregory The Virgin's Lover (The Tudor Court, #5) by Philippa Gregory The Other Queen (The Tudor Court, #6) by Philippa Gregory


message 180: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Yay, Zuzana! Congrats!


message 181: by Jex (new)

Jex (jexball) | 2227 comments Grats Zuzana! What'd you think of the Dr. Who book? Have you read others? I've been debating on whether to read them or not.


message 182: by Zuzana (last edited Dec 25, 2013 02:09PM) (new)

Zuzana | 2568 comments Thanks, it was fun. :)


@ Jex:
Doctor Who: The Stone Rose is the only Doctor Who book I have read and for a tie-in novel it was quite good, not excellent, not great, but good. It is a stand-alone adventure so despite being no.9 in the series you can pick it up without checking out the previous books. I think it captured the tone of the show and what's more important the MC's interactions, quite well. There were a couple or so of really nice Ten/Rose moments that I liked. On the other hand, this book is meant more for children than for adults, which means that the "mystery" and its solution is really simple to the point of being boring.

I have read much more in the Torchwood fandom so if you're interested I can recommend a couple of good books. :)

The House That Jack Built (Torchwood, #12) by Guy Adams The Twilight Streets (Torchwood, #6) by Gary Russell


message 183: by Renee (new)

Renee (reneeconoulty) | 3309 comments Yay, finished my easy climb of task two. Now onto the rest of the challenges I've signed up for.


message 184: by Karla (new)

Karla I'll give this a try, but I will be starting in January. I'll just see how many levels I can complete.

Stuck in a Rut
Duration: 1/1/14-12/31/14
Rules: No re-reads, you can use any media (audio, ebook, graphic novel, book, etc.)


Easy Climb - Complete any 1 task
Middle of the Road - Complete any 2 tasks
Die-Hard - Complete all 3 tasks

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
* Read 5 X Different Genres

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)

TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge


message 185: by Jex (new)

Jex (jexball) | 2227 comments @Zuzana

Thanks for the feedback. I've always thought about reading some of the companion stuff such as Dr. Who, Torchwood, Angel, and Buffy, but figured they probably aren't as good as the shows so never have :-P


message 186: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Mini congrats, Renee!

Welcome to the challenge, Karla!


message 187: by Zuzana (last edited Dec 26, 2013 12:19AM) (new)

Zuzana | 2568 comments Jex wrote: "@Zuzana

Thanks for the feedback. I've always thought about reading some of the companion stuff such as Dr. Who, Torchwood, Angel, and Buffy, but figured they probably aren't as good as the shows s..."


If you ever decide to read the Torchwood books start with The House That Jack Built. It's the only one I felt had both the spot-on characterization and a decent storyline. It's a haunted house story set after season 2. If you don't like this one, don't bother with the rest as they are nowhere near as good (as I learnt the hard way).

The House That Jack Built (Torchwood, #12) by Guy Adams


message 188: by Laura (last edited Jan 17, 2014 05:10AM) (new)

Laura Chartier (hellolaura45) | 9 comments I'll try this one.

Stuck in a Rut
1/1/14-12/31/14

6/29

Easy Climb - Complete any 1 task
Middle of the Road - Complete any 2 tasks
Die-Hard - Complete all 3 tasks

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
Prince of Thorns
King of Thorns
Emperor of Thorns

Prince of Thorns (The Broken Empire, #1) by Mark Lawrence King of Thorns (The Broken Empire, #2) by Mark Lawrence Emperor of Thorns (The Broken Empire, #3) by Mark Lawrence
* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
One Pink Line by Dina Silver Perfect (Pretty Little Liars, #3) by Sara Shepard
* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
Assassin's Code
Assassin's Code (Joe Ledger, #4) by Jonathan Maberry Extinction Machine (Joe Ledger, #5) by Jonathan Maberry Code Zero (Joe Ledger, #6) by Jonathan Maberry
* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
Catching Jordan
Fallen (Fallen, #1) by Lauren Kate Even Now (Lost Love Series, #1) by Karen Kingsbury While We're Far Apart by Lynn Austin Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally
* Read 5 X Different Genres
Pearl in the Sand by Tessa Afshar Historical Romance
Fat Kid Rules the World by K.L. Going YA Humor
The Enemy (The Enemy #1) by Charlie Higson Post-Apocalyptic
Hopeless (Hopeless, #1) by Colleen Hoover Contemporary
Rush (Breathless, #1) by Maya Banks Erotica
TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
Beastly: Lindy's Diary
Beastly Lindy's Diary (Beastly, #1.5) by Alex Flinn Losing It (Losing It, #1) by Cora Carmack
* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
Beautiful Bastard (Beautiful Bastard, #1) by Christina Lauren The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks
* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
Dracula, My Love The Secret Journals of Mina Harker by Syrie James The Girl in the Steel Corset (Steampunk Chronicles, #1) by Kady Cross
TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
Green The Beginning and the End (The Circle, #0) by Ted Dekker Black The Birth of Evil (The Circle, #1) by Ted Dekker White The Great Pursuit (The Circle, #3) by Ted Dekker Red The Heroic Rescue (The Circle, #2) by Ted Dekker


message 189: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Welcome to the challenge, Laura!


message 190: by Makayla (new)

Makayla (hashtag) | 11 comments Stuck in a Rut
Die-hard

Task-one

Task-two

Task-three


message 191: by Sonia (last edited Dec 31, 2013 02:24AM) (new)

Sonia (darktalynn) | 11599 comments So I'm on a stall lately, is time for bringing the big guns, meaning, starting this one :o)


Duration: 27.Dec.2013 to 27.Jan.2013
Rules: No re-reads... le sigh..
Level: Die-Hard - Complete all 3 tasks
Books Read So Far: 2

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
* Read 5 X Different Genres

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
(view spoiler)
* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)

If It Flies (Market Garden, #3) by L.A. Witt If It Fornicates (Market Garden, #4) by L.A. Witt

TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge


message 192: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Welcome to the challenge, Makayla, Sonia **hee hee**, and Cecily!


message 193: by Gea (last edited Dec 28, 2013 02:19PM) (new)

Gea (gea89) | 1480 comments Stuck in a Rut Challenge
Duration: July 2nd 2013 - July 1st 2014
Level: Easy Climb
Completed: 17/17 - DONE


TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
Read 1 X complete Trilogy
✔1. A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean (30/8) ****
✔2. One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean (15/10) *****
✔3. No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean (28/12) ****

A Rogue by Any Other Name (The Rules of Scoundrels, #1) by Sarah MacLean One Good Earl Deserves a Lover (The Rules of Scoundrels, #2) by Sarah MacLean No Good Duke Goes Unpunished (The Rules of Scoundrels, #3) by Sarah MacLean
Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
✔1. In Rides Trouble by Julie Ann Walker (28/7) *****
✔2. Knight by Kristen Ashley (1/8) ****

In Rides Trouble (Black Knights Inc., #2) by Julie Ann Walker Knight (Unfinished Hero, #1) by Kristen Ashley
Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
✔1. Reckless by Amanda Quick (6/7) ****
✔2. Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (16/7) *****
✔3. Red Lily by Nora Roberts (27/7) *****

Reckless by Amanda Quick Hostage to Pleasure (Psy-Changeling, #5) by Nalini Singh Red Lily by Nora Roberts
Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
✔1. The Tenderfoot Bride by Cheryl St.John (2/7) *****
✔2. Hard Lovin' Man by Lorraine Heath (6/7) ****
✔3. A Taste Of Heaven by Alexis Harrington (22/7) ****
✔4. Reckless Love by Elizabeth Lowell (24/7) ****

The Tenderfoot Bride by Cheryl St.John Hard Lovin' Man (Contemporary Duo, #1) by Lorraine Heath A Taste Of Heaven by Alexis Harrington Reckless Love (MacKenzie-Blackthorn, #1) by Elizabeth Lowell
Read 5 X Different Genres
✔1. A Rake's Vow by Stephanie Laurens (3/7) **** - Historical Romance
✔2. Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh (10/7) ***** - Paranormal
✔3. Wild Heat by Bella Andre (25/7) **** - Romantic Suspense
✔4. The Bridal Veil by Alexis Harrington (3/8) ***** - Western Romance
✔5. Nauti Temptress by Lora Leigh (23/8) **** - Contemporary Romance

A Rake's Vow (Cynster, #2) by Stephanie Laurens Caressed By Ice (Psy-Changeling, #3) by Nalini Singh Wild Heat (Hot Shots Men of Fire #1) by Bella Andre The Bridal Veil by Alexis Harrington Nauti Temptress (Nauti Girls, #1) by Lora Leigh


message 195: by Holly (new)

Holly | 5 comments Start Date: 1/1/14 Completion Date:
Gonna shoot for: Die-Hard - Complete all 3 tasks


* Read 1 X complete Trilogy: The Hunger Games.


message 196: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Woohoo! Congrats, Gea!

Welcome to the challenge, Holly!


message 197: by Anna (new)

Anna | 43 comments I'm in! :D

Stuck in a Rut challenge
Duration 01/01/14-12/31/14
Level: Easy Climb
0/14

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy

1. The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
2. The Two Towers J.R.R. Tolkien
3. The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien

* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
1. Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore
2.

* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author
1. Looking for Alaska by John Green
2. Paper Towns by John Green
3. Let it Snow by John Green

* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
1.
2.
3.
4.

* Read 5 X Different Genres
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.


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Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Welcome, Anna!


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Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Woohoo and congrats, JenC.!


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