Stuck in a Rut Challenge

[Theo]

I'm doing this one :D

Stuck in a Rut Challenge 2014
Easy Climb - Complete any 1 task

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

[Lisa Kay]

Welcome to the challenge, Tearsa!

[Sophie]

Update!

DurationJuly 31, 2013-July 31, 2014
LevelDie-Hard
Completed 26/29

Task One
*Read a Complete Trilogy (3/3)
read 1/1 read 1/1 read 1/1

*Read 2 books with my favorite color on the cover-Purple(2/2)
read 8/14 read 8/10

*Read 3 books from my favorite authors (3/3)
read 8/1 read 1/2 read 8/21

*Read 4 new to me authors (4/4)
read 12/18 read 8/11 read 8/26

*Read 5 different genres (5/5)
-Historical Fiction (Read 8/04)
-Contemporary (Read 7/31)
-Classic (read 8/21)
-Fantasy (read 1/1)
-Steampunk read 9/30

Task Two
*2 short stories (1/2)
read 8/01

*2 novellas (2/2)
read 8/31
Read 7/31

*2 novels (1/2) read 9/10

*2 Chunky books (1/2) read 9/2

Task Three
*Read a complete series (4/4)
read 9/3 read 9/4 read 9/4 read 9/5

[maria helena]

STUCK IN A RUT CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2014
Level: Die-Hard
Progress: 21/28+ books read

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New

✔ Read 1 complete Trilogy
1. Divergent (Divergent #1) by Veronica Roth ★★★★★ 01.07.14
2. Insurgent (Divergent #2) by Veronica Roth ★★★★★ 01.24.14
3. Allegiant (Divergent #3) by Veronica Roth ★★★★★ 02.01.14

✔ Read 2 books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
1. The End of the Wasp Season by Denise Mina ★★★ 05.25.14
2. Death Of A Hollow Man by Caroline Graham ★★★ 05.27.14



Read 3 books from your Favorite Author/s
1. The Chance by Robyn Carr ★★★ 03.10.14
2. Fatal Jeopardy by Marie Force ★★★★ 04.05.14
3.

✔ Read 4 Different New to You Authors
1. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green ★★★★★ 02.10.14
2. Hopeless by Colleen Hoover ★★★★ 03.22.14
3. Don't Go by Lisa Scottoline ★★★ 05.10.14
4. The Magicians by Lev Grossman ★★★ 02.09.14

Read 5 Different Genres
1. Historical fiction: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak ★★★ 02.20.14
2. Fantasy: Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire ★ 03.15.14
3. Mystery: The Stranger You Know by Andrea Kane ★★★ 02.09.14
4. Contemporary: One Day by David Nicholls ★★★ 05.02.14
5.

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes

Read 2 Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
1.
2.

✔ Read 2 Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1. Finding Cinderella by Colleen Hoover ★★ 03.22.14 (105 pages)
2. Fatal Destiny by Marie Force ★★★ 02.09.14 (144 pages)

✔ Read 2 Novels (200-400 pages)
1. Silence by Natasha Preston ★★★ 01.25.14 (219 pages)
2. Broken Silence by Natasha Preston ★★★ 01.25.14 (251 pages)

Read 2 Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1. Cold Granite by Stuart MacBride ★★★ 05.16.14 (458 pages)
2. Watership Down by Richard Adams ★★ 04.20.14 (478 pages)

TASK THREE

Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
1.
2.
3.

[Lisa Kay]

Welcome to the challenge, Lacy~Maia!

[Storm]

I wanna give this a try!

Duration: 1 year January 27 2014 - January 26 2015
Rules: No re-reads, you can use any media (audio, ebook, graphic novel, book, etc.)

Die-Hard - Complete all 3 tasks

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 complete Trilogy
1.The Fellowship of the Ring – JRR Tolkien
2.The Two Towers
3.The Return of the King
* Read 2 books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
1. Green - Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Llewellyn's Sourcebook Series) By Scott Cunningham
2. Black - Death of a Red Heroine By Qiu Xiaolong
* Read 3 books from your Favorite Author/s
1. Mercedes Lackey – The Outstretched Shadow
2. Jim Butcher – Captain's Fury
3. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes - Hawksong
* Read 4 Different New to You Authors
1. J. R. R. Tolkien – The Hobbit
2. Holly Black – White Cat
3. Douglas Rees – Vampire High
4. JK Rowling – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
* Read 5 Different Genres
1. Horror – Bellman & Black
2. Mystery – Murder on the Orient Express
3. Classic – Vol. 1 The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Short Stories By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
4. Steampunk – Clockwork Angel By Cassandra Clare
5. Historical Fiction – Treasure Island By Robert Louis Stevenson

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
1. Egyptian Pyramids and Mastaba Tombs By Philip Watson
2. Disney's Roo's New Baby Sitter By Kathleen W. Zoehfeld
* Read 2 Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1. Goosebumps - RL Stine
2. Goosebumps - RL Stine
* Read 2 Novels (200-400 pages)
1. Ruby Red By Kerstin Gier
2. Sapphire Blue By Kerstin Gier
* Read 2 Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1. Dragon's Child By M. K. Hume
2. Warrior of the West By M. K. Hume

TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
Percy Jackson and the Olympians series By Rick Riordan
1 - The Lightning Thief
2 - The Sea of Monsters
3 - The Titan's Curse
4 - The Battle of the Labyrinth
4.5 - The Demigod Files Percy Jackson and the Sword of Hades (as part of the DemiGod Files Anthology)
5 - The Last Olympian
5.5 - Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo (As part of Guys Read: Other Worlds )

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Storm wrote: "I wanna give this a try!"

Great, Storm! Welcome to the challenge.

[[deleted user]]

I'm in!
Level: Die-hard
4/32

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
Read 1 X complete Trilogy
1. Shatter Me
2. Unravel Me
3. Ignite Me
Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover(purple)
1. The Iron Daughter
2. Unearthly
Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
1. The Infinite Sea (Rick Yancey)
2. The Cuckoo's Calling (JK Rowling)
3. Blood of Olympus (Rick Riordan)
Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
1. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (Michelle Hodkin)
2. Steelheart (Brandom Sanderson)
3. Darkest Minds (Alexandra Bracken)
4. The Knife of Never Letting Go (Patrick Ness)
Read 5 X Different Genres
1. Unwind (dystopian)
2. Fangirl (contemporary)
3. Dreamfever (paranormal romance)
4. A Million Suns (scifi)
5. Throne of Glass (fantasy)

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
1.
2.
Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1.
2.
Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
1. World After
2. The Reckoning
Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1. City of Heavenly Fire
2. The Book Thief

TASK THREE:
Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge(Narnia)
1. The Magician's Nephew
2. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
3. The Horse and His Boy
4. Prince Caspian
5. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
6. The Silver Chair
7. The Last Battle

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, TheButterflyEffect!

[Snow]

Stuck in a Rut Challenge
Level: Easy Climb
Completed: 0/17

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, Snow!

[Elena]

I'm in for this one!

Stuck in a Rut challenge
Duration: January 30, 2014 - January 29, 2015 - COMPLETE
Level: Die Hard

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New

* Read 1 complete Trilogy
1. Leviathan (Leviathan, #1) by Scott Westerfeld **** - 1/3/2014
2. Behemoth (Leviathan, #2) by Scott Westerfeld **** - 1/8/2015
3. Goliath (Leviathan, #3) by Scott Westerfeld **** - 1/29/2015


* Read 2 books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
1. Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen *** - 7/14/2014 (green)
2. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly ***** - 10/16/2014 (yellow)


* Read 3 books from your Favorite Author/s
1. Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (Dirk Gently, #1) by Douglas Adams ***** - 5/28/2014
2. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman ***** - 8/4/2014
3. The Long Walk by Stephen King **** - 8/15/2014


* Read 4 Different New to You Authors
1. Yann Martel - Life of Pi ***** - 2/1/2014
2. John Green - The Fault in Our Stars ***** - 3/11/2014
3. Graham Joyce - Indigo ***1/2 - 3/14/2014
4. Kingsley Amis - The Green Man **** - 3/31/2014


* Read 5 Different Genres
1. Historical Fiction The French Lieutenant's Woman by John Fowles ****1/2 - 2/26/2014
2. Non Fiction Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach **** - 3/20/2014
3. Fantasy Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett **** - 3/27/2014
4. Science Fiction A Clockwork Orange **** - 3/29/2014
5. Classics The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories **** - 3/30/2014



TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes

* Read 2 Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
1. An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce ***** - 2/28/2014 (24 pages)
2. Miss Lonelyhearts by Nathanael West *** - 5/20/2014 (80 pages)


* Read 2 Novellas (Less than 200 pages)
1. Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Sijie Dai **** - 5/2/2014 (184 pages)
2. The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh **** - 12/20/2014 (176 pages)


* Read 2 Novels (200-400 pages)
1. The Princess Bride by William Goldman *** - 5/5/2014 (398 pages)
2. Saving Francesca **** by Melina Marchetta - 6/4/2014 (243 pages)


* Read 2 Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1. The Mists of Avalon (Avalon, #1) by Marion Zimmer Bradley **** - 4/21/2014 (876 pages)
2. Battle Royale by Koushun Takami *** - 6/11/2014 (617 pages)


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

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer

1. Artemis Fowl *** - 2/13/2014
2. The Arctic Incident *** - 2/19/2014
3. The Eternity Code **** - 6/25/2014
4. The Opal Deception **** - 8/2/2014
5. The Lost Colony **** - 9/3/2014
6. The Time Paradox *** - 1/20/2015
7. The Atlantis Complex *** - 1/25/2015
8. The Last Guardian *** - 1/28/2015

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge Spectre!

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congratulations, Allison!

[Sophie]

I've finished!

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congratulations, Sophie!

[Poongothai]

Completed on Sep 23, 2014
Duration: Jan 2014 to Dec 2014


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

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to this challenge, too, Poongothai!

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, Evil Twin One! **waves to Ange**

[Jane]

I have finished this challenge on the Die Hard level. I enjoyed this challenge, it has been fun.


July 1, 2013 - finished April 17, 2014
Level: Die-hard
Goal: 31/31

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New:

✔ A. Read 1x complete Trilogy: Bend-Bite-Shift Trilogy by Olivia Hardin
1.
2.
3.

✔ B. Read 2x books that have your Favorite Color on the cover (purple)
1.
2.

✔ C. Read 3x books from your Favorite Author/s
1. by Debora Geary
2. by Trisha Ashley
3. by Rick Riordan


✔ D. Read 4x Different New to You Authors
1. by Kathleen H. Nelson
2. by Melissa Wright
3. by Kathy Reichs
4. by Chrissy Peebles


✔ E. Read 5x Different Genres
1. Paranormal
2. Classics
3. Non-Fiction
4. Steampunk
5. Philosophy

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes:

✔ A. Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
1. (71 pages)
2. (70 pages)

✔ B. Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1. (198 pages)
2. (174 pages)

✔ C. Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
1. (334 pages)
2. (287 pages)

✔ D. Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1. (834 pages)
2. (466 pages)

TASK THREE :

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

Cindy Eller by Elizabeth A. Reeves (6 books)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

[Deyara]

Finally got round to updating my post. I am at 21/31 and I have most of the books lined up and waiting for me :)

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Neat, Deyara.

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congratulations, Jane!

[Anita Reads]

Stuck in a Rut Reading Challenge
Level: Die Hard
Any media
Duration: 1 year from start date
Started: 04/24/14 - 04/23/15

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New

✔ Read 1 X complete Trilogy
1. The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins 06/05/14 ★★★★
2. Catching Fire Suzanne Collins 06/12/14 ★★★★★
3. Mockingjay Suzanne Collins 06/15/14 ★★★★★


✔ Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover (Blue)
1. My Blood Approves Amanda Hocking 05/30/14 ★★★★★
2. The Fault in Our Stars John Green 05/27/14 ★★★★★


✔ Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
1. Silver Shadows Richelle Mead 08/07/14 ★★★★★
2. The Ruby Circle Richelle Mead 02/15/15 ★★★★★
3. Storm Born Richelle Mead 04/11/15 ★★★★★


✔ Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
1. Obsidian Jennifer L. Armentrout 06/23/14 ★★★★★
2. The Iron King Julie Kagawa 07/13/14 ★★★★
3. Killer Cupcakes Leighann Dobbs 07/10/14 ★★★★
4. Heist Society Ally Carter 08/18/14 ★★★


Read 5 X Different Genres
1. Mountain Angel | Suzie O'Connell Romantic Suspense 03/10/15 ★★.5
2. Dead Until Dark Charlaine Harris Paranormal 09/27/14 ★★★★.5
3. Anna and the French Kiss Stephanie Perkins Chick-Lit 06/18/14 ★★★
4. Glory in Death J.D. Robbs Science Fiction 10/20/14 ★★★★★
5. Wallbanger Alice Clayton Contemporary Romance 08/19/14 ★★★★★


TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes

✔ Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
1. Adrian's Lost Chapter Richelle Mead 8 Pages. Didn't realise it was that short 04/29/14 ★★★★★
2. At His Service Delilah Fawkes (22 pages) 10/21/14 ★★★


✔ Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1. Savin' Me (182 pages) Alannah Lynne 09/07/14 ★★★.5
2. Opposing Sides (195 pages) C.M. Doporto 10/03/14 ★★★.5



✔ Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
1. Angels Fall Nora Roberts 391 pages 05/19/14 ★★★★★
2. The Graveyard Book Nail Gaiman 312 05/07/14 ★★★★★


✔ Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1. Under the Dome Stephen King 1074 pages 05/24/14 ★★★
2. Northern Lights Nora Roberta 637 pages 08/13/14 ★★★★★


TASK THREE:

Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge: Georgina Kincaid
1. Succubus Blues Richelle Mead 06/08/14 ★★★★
2. Succubus on Top Richelle Mead 07/24/14 ★★★★
3. Succubus Dreams Richelle Mead 09/25/14 ★★★★.5
4. Succubus Heat Richelle Mead 12/29/14 ★★★.5
5. Succubus Shadows Richelle Mead 03/03/15 ★★★★
6. Succubus Revealed Richelle Mead 05/28/15 ★★★★★

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, Anita!

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

Updated Post #168

2/3 tasks completed

[Julianne]

I'm in...I've been meaning to join this for a while and keep forgetting to post.

Stuck in a Rut Reading Challenge
Level: Die Hard
Duration: 04/29/14 - 04/28/15

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
1. Divergent by Veronica Roth
2. Insurgent by Veronica Roth
3. Allegiant by Veronica Roth


* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
1. Scoundrel by Zoe Archer
2. Lover Unbound by JR Ward


* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
1. Darkness Unbound by Keri Arthur
2. Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews
3. First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost


* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
1. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
2. My Life as a White Trash Zombie by Diana Rowland
3. Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
4. A Brush of Darkness by Allison Pang


* Read 5 X Different Genres
1. Mystery: 'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy
2. Sci-Fi: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
3. Steampunk: The Janus Affair by Pip Ballantine
4. Dystopian: Reached by Ally Condie
5. Fantasy: A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin



TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
1. Father Mine by JR Ward 91 pages
2. Magic Mourns by Ilona Andrews 77 pages


* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1. Her Mad Hatter 129 pages
2. Poison Ivy 166


* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
1. Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine harris 288
2. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs 288


* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1. Lover Awakened by JR Ward 434
2. Rapture by Lauren Kate 432



TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
1. Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck
2. Tiger's Quest by Colleen Houck
3. Tiger's Voyage by Colleen Houck
4. Tiger's Destiny by Colleen Houck

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, Julianne!

[Mary X]

Finally doing an update on this one: Not sure if I'll finish Task 3.

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New

7/3/13-7/2/14

Read 1 X complete Trilogy


Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
Green Covers
7/10-7/13 8/13

Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s

1: Death of a Poison Pen-MC Beaton 7/24
2: Death of a Maid-MC Beaton 8/4
3: Death of a Gentle Lady 8/13



Read 4 X Different New to You Authors 1/4
1: Faceless Killers-Henning Mankell 7/3-7/4
2: Warrior-Zoe Archer 8/2/13
3: Casino Royale-Ian Fleming 8/6/13
4: What Happens in Scotland7/21



Read 5 X Different Genres

1: Non-fiction/True Crime: In Cold Blood-Truman Capote
2: Fantasy: Queen of Song and Souls-CL Wilson
3: Historical Mystery:Where Shadows Dance-CS Harris 7/16
4: Historical Romance: Proud Wolf's Woman7/15
5: Erotica:Fall Fury -Jaci Burton 8/9



TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes

* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
1: Alternate Rialto

* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1: The Mystery of the Yellow Room-Gaston Laroux
2: The Look of Love-Bella Andre 186 pages


* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
1: Solomon's Jar-Alex Archer 345 pages 7/7/13
2: Vixen Virgins-Beth Williamson 257 pages


* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1: A Tale for the Time Being-Ruth Ozeki 432 pages 7/30
2: The Forgotten Garden-Kate Morton 600+



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

Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James by Deborah Crombie

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Whoa. That series for Task #3 has a lot of books, Mary: HD♥S.

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, Xaviera!

[Diane T.]

May I join?

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Definitely, Diane! Welcome to the challenge!

[Diane T.]

Stuck in a Rut Challenge
Duration: 05/12/14 - 09/22/14
Level: Die-Hard - Complete all 3 tasks
Completed: 3/3 Tasks COMPLETED


TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New COMPLETED
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
1. Deadly Night (Flynn Brothers #1) by Heather Graham 08/25/14
2. Deadly Harvest (Flynn Brothers #2) by Heather Graham 09/14/14
3. Deadly Gift (Flynn Brothers #3) by Heather Graham 09/22/14
* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
1. Shirley's Story by Ava Louise 06/22/14
2. Yellow Crocus by Laila Ibrahim 07/05/14

* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
1. Shadow by Laurann Dohner 06/07/14
2. Razor's Traitorous Heart by S.E. Smith 06/18/14
3. River's Run by S.E. Smith 06/23/14
* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
1. Mark Morris - The Deluge 05/12/14
2. Leigh Talbert Moore - Dragonfly 05/15/14
3. Constance Shilling Stevens - Threads of Time 05/17/14
4. Young Love Lost by Doug Burris 05/18/14
* Read 5 X Different Genres
1. Paranormal Romance - Reluctant Alpha by Kathi S. Barton 05/13/14
2. Inspirational - Until Forever by Darlene Shortridge 05/14/14
3. Sci-fi Romance - Skylar's Guardians by Breanna Hayse 05/16/14
4. Survival/Disaster - Sedulity (Book One) Impact by David P. Forsyth 05/19/14
5. Horror/Zombie - Dead Tropics by Sue Edge 05/30/14


TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes COMPLETED
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
1. Mistletoe Mischief by Stacey Joy Netzel 05/18/14 91 Pages
2. The Hospital by Keith C. Blackmore 05/28/14 25 Pages
* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1. New Pack Order by Eve Langlais 05/18/14 171 pages
2. James by Kathi S. Barton 05/26/14 162 pages
* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
1. Midnight Man by Lisa Marie Rice 05/20/14 220 Pages
2. Ice Diaries by Lexi Revellian 05/21/14 282 Pages
* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1. The Final Cut by Catherine Coulter 06/20/14 464 pages
2. Divine Grace by Heather Rainier 07/03/14 519 pages
TASK THREE: COMPLETED
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
1. Until November Until #1 by Aurora Rose Reynolds 06/12/14
2. Until Trevor Until #2 06/27/14
3. Until Lilly Until #3 07/13/14
4. Until Nico Until #4 07/14/14

[Diane T.]

Reserved

[Nessa]

Ok This is just what I have been looking for. Something to mix it up. If I can join I am totally in on this one :)

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

You definitely may still join, Nessa. Welcome to the challenge!

[Aparna]

Yipee!!! I have completed the Die-Hard challenge and I totally enjoyed it..!!

Reposting Message 102..

This challenge certainly looks interesting and I would love to join in.

Duration: Aug 2013 - May 2014

I will try to go for the Die - Hard Challenge

completed 31/31

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New

* Read 1 X complete Trilogy - Divergent Trilogy!
1. Divergent by Veronica Roth
2. Insurgent by Veronica Roth
3. Allegiant by Veronica Roth

* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover (Red)
1. When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn
2. The Big Four by Agatha Christie

* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
1.The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (J.K.Rowling)
2. The Girl Who Played with Fire by Steig Larsson
3. The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
1.Murder of a Small-Town Honey by Denise Swanson
2.Case Histories by Kate Atkinson
3.Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
4.Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

* Read 5 X Different Genres
1. Fantasy - A Feast for Crows by George R R Martin
2. Historical Romance -Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
3. Humor - The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
4. Horror - Coraline by Neil Gaiman
5. Classic -Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes

* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
1.The Gift of the Magi by O.Henry
2.A Cosmopolite in a Cafe by O.Henry

* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1.Peter Pan by J.M.Barrie
2. Black Coffee by Agatha Christie


* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
1.The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
2. Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly Mccreight

* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1. The Shining by Stephen King
2. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

TASK THREE:

* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge - Vampire Academy

1. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
2. Frostbite by Richelle Mead
3. Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead
4.Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
5.Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
6.Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead

[Julianne]

WTG Aparna!

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congratulations, Aparna!

[Catastrophe]

I'm going to try Task 1.
May 18 to June 10, 2014

TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
♥ Read 1 X complete Trilogy
Unearthly 2* 5/23
Hallowed 2* 5/24
Boundless 2* 5/26

♥Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
Will Grayson, Will Grayson 3* 5/19
The Ring and The Crown 3* 5/19

♥Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
The Tales of Beedle the Bard 5* 5/19
The Lottery Winner 4* 5/20
A New Fear 4* 5/20

♥Read 4 X Different New to You Authors 
Truth or Dare 3.5* 5/21
There Will Come a Time 3* 5/22
Love and Other Foreign Words 3* 5/22
Unraveling Isobel 3* 5/25

♥Read 5 X Different Genres 
Gathering Blue (Dystopia) 4* 5/24
The Eye of Minds (Sci-Fi) 4* 5/20
Kate's Crush (Kids') 4* 5/25
Callum & Harper (Contemporary) 3* 5/26
How to Seduce a Band Geek (Humor) 4* 5/26

TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
♥Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
Karen's Kittens 3* 5/26
Karen's Witch 3* 5/26

♥Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
Escape 3* 5/27
Vampire Express 4* 5/27

♥Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
Cold Kiss 2* 5/26
Perfect Opposite 2* 5/27

♥Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August 3* 5/28
The Complete Writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne: A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys, and Tanglewood Tales 4* 6/1

TASK III
Dead Beautiful 4* 5/23
Life Eternal 3* 6/1
Love Reborn 3* 6/10

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, Abbie!

[Catastrophe]

Finished the challenge! Edited message 247 :)

[Shan ~A~]

Abbie you amaze me. Congrats!

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congratulations, Abbie!

[Catastrophe]

Thank you! I just read a lot of books quickly because it's summer. But I have to go back to school next week. :)

[Rabaab]

I will try this, I will update my list soon. I will go for hard level.
Start date.. 10.06.2014

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, Rabaab!

[Jamie ~ Bad Boy Inspector]

I want to join in please :)

Stuck in a Rut Challenge
Duration: 6/10/14 - 06/10/15
Level: Die-Hard - Complete all 3 tasks
Completed: 2/3 Tasks

✓ TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New

✓ Read 1 X complete Trilogy -
1. Reasonable Doubt: Volume 1 by Whitney Gracia Williams - Read 1/30/15
2. Reasonable Doubt: Volume 2 by Whitney Gracia Williams - Read 1/30/15
3. Reasonable Doubt: Volume 3 by Whitney Gracia Williams - Read 1/30/15

✓ Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover (Purple)
1. Her Mad Hatter by Marie Hall - Read 6/28/14
2. Temptation Rising – A.C. Arthur Read 7/15/14



✓ Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
1. Tied Up, Tied Down (Rough Riders #4) by Lorelei James - Read 6/19/14
2. Unbeloved by Madeline Sheehan - Read 6/25/14
3. Maverick by Lora Leigh - Read 6/23/14

✓ Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
1. The Bastard by Inez Kelley - Read 6/13/14
2. Hate to Love You by Elise Alden - Read 6/11/14
3. Falling for the Groomsman by Diane Alberts - Read 6/14/14
4. Waking the Beast by Lacey Thorn - Read 6/22/14

✓ Read 5 X Different Genres
1. Delicate Freakn' Flower by Eve Langlais - Paranormal Romance - Read 6/10/14
2. Baiting The Maid Of Honor by Tessa Bailey - Cont. Romance - Read 6/15/14
3. Maverick by Lora Leigh - Romantic Suspense - Read 6/23/14
4. Rough, Raw, and Ready by Lorelei James - Erotic - Read 6/20/14
5. Tempting Rever by Laurann Dohner - Sci-Fi/Fantasy - Read 6/28/14

✓ TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes

✓ Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
1. Hellfire by Gale Stanley - 87 pgs - Read 6/25/14
2. Master of the Island by Lauren Hawkeye - 80 pgs - Read 7/16/14

✓ Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1. Taken by Jet Mykles - 136 pgs - Read 6/16/14
2. Dare to Resist by Laura Kaye - 150 pgs - Read 6/14/14

✓ Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
1. Wingman by Bella Jewel - 213 pgs - Read 6/17/14
2. No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 343 pgs - Read 6/27/14

✓ Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1. Craving Redemption by Nicole Jacquelyn - 424 - Read 8/1/14
2. Chained by Night by Larissa Ione - 416 - Read 1/23/15

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

Men of Steel (Men of Steel #0.5) by M.J. Fields - Read 7/19/14
Jase (Men of Steel #1) by M.J. Fields - Read 7/19/14
Jase and Carly: Summer Lovin' (Men of Steel #1.5) by M.J. Fields - Read 7/20/14
Cyrus (Men of Steel #2) by M.J. Fields - Read 7/20/14

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, Jamie!