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June Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread
June Monthly Challenge
**Edit: Changed Seducing the Storm to Holding the Cards**
1. Book whose author's name starts with "J" - Julie Garwood/Ransom
2. Read a b'day book (Liz's shelf) - Lora Leigh/Dangerous Games
3. Florida - Shelley Bradley/Bound and Determined
4. Wedding Theme - Hannah Howell/Highland Bride
5. Summer's Solstice: Cassie Ryan/Ceremony of Seduction
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Joey Hill/Holding The Cards - 6/5
7. Royalty theme -Elizabeth Hoyt/The Serpent Prince
8. Book that has, no "human" profile - Laura Lee Guhrke/The Marriage Bed - 6/4
9. Book by an author that is "new" - Jennifer Haymore/A Hint Of Wicked - 6/3
10. Reader's Choice - Rona Sharon/Royal Blood
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**Edit: Changed Seducing the Storm to Holding the Cards**
1. Book whose author's name starts with "J" - Julie Garwood/Ransom
2. Read a b'day book (Liz's shelf) - Lora Leigh/Dangerous Games
3. Florida - Shelley Bradley/Bound and Determined
4. Wedding Theme - Hannah Howell/Highland Bride
5. Summer's Solstice: Cassie Ryan/Ceremony of Seduction
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Joey Hill/Holding The Cards - 6/5
7. Royalty theme -Elizabeth Hoyt/The Serpent Prince
8. Book that has, no "human" profile - Laura Lee Guhrke/The Marriage Bed - 6/4
9. Book by an author that is "new" - Jennifer Haymore/A Hint Of Wicked - 6/3
10. Reader's Choice - Rona Sharon/Royal Blood
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My list has gone from 5 to 6, might add more of the challenges if I find I've got time to get at 'em. Update:7. Royalty theme: Warrior Prince by J.P. Bowie
10. Pick-It-For-Me: Trash Sex Magic by Jennifer Stevenson
8/10 read as of 6/4/091. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". Joy Forever - Elizabeth Jennings 6/1/09
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from. (Karen) Beyond the Highland Mist - Karen Marie Moning 6/1/09
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.) Deadly Gift - Heather Graham 6/2/09
4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover. The Unforgiving Bride - Joan Johnston 6/1/09
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it. Dangerous Lover - Maggie Shayne 6/4/09
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character.
7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title) The Once And Future Prince - Olivia Gates 6/2/09
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work. A Night With The Society Playboy - Ally Blake 6/3/09
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Megan's Mark (Breed Series, #7) - Lora Leigh 6/2/09
4 Down...
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J" -
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from -
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida - If You Deceive by Kresley Cole
4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover - Naughty Nuptials I do by Barbara Sheridan
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it -
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character - Natural Disaster by Chris Owen
7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title)- The Prince's Angel by Mychael Black
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL - Unveiled by Jamie Craig
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work -
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book - Rush in the Dark by Lynn Lorenz
First time joining in this challenge. Not completely sure of the books yet but this is what I've come up with so far :)1. Read a book by an author that starts with J - Dark Lover by JR Ward
2. June birthday list - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (Moss)
3. Read a book with a Florida setting or Author
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme - Late for the Wedding by Amanda Quick
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
6. Gay/Lesbian Pride
7. Royalty Theme - The Duke by Gaelen Foley
8. No Human Profile on Cover
9. New Author for ME! - I have three to choose from: Nalini Singh, Sunny or Lynn Viehl although Gaelen Foley is a new author for me too.
10. Free choice
5. summer solstice witches 1 down
1. "J" author: At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost2. June B-Day shelf (Courtney's): Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
3. Florida setting: Fish Out of Water by Mary Janice Davidson
5. Witch: Atlantis Awakening by Alyssa Day
6. Gay/Lesbian: A Match Made In Hell by Terri Garey
7. Royalty title: The Queen of the Big Time by Adriana Trigiani
9. New to you author: A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
10. Pick-it-for-me:
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". 2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.)
4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover.
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it.
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character.
7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title)
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work.
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
1. "J" author: At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost2. June B-Day shelf (Courtney's): Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
3. Florida setting: Fish Out of Water by Mary Janice Davidson
5. Witch: Atlantis Awakening by Alyssa Day
7. Royalty title: The Queen of the Big Time by Adriana Trigiani
9. New to you author: A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
10. Pick-it-for-me:
*(changed my #6 title to Undead and Unwelcome - I forgot all about Marc roommate/doctor and he's a big part of this book)
1. J Author...Enemy In Camp by Janet Dailey
2. June B-Day...{book:Under the Tuscan Sun|480479] by Frances Mayes (Courtney)
3. Florida...A Christmas Captive by Patricia Cabot (aka Meg Cabot)
4. Wedding Theme...A Perfect Proposal by Liz Fielding
5. Witch/Wizard...
6. Gay Pride...
7. Royalty...The Rebel Prince by Raye Morgan
8. no "human" profile cover...The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy
9. "new" author...Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
10. Reader's Choice...Crossfire Trail by Louis L'Amour
One down. Probably the worst book I've read in a while, but not horrible enough to not finish it...1. Juliette Marillier - Wildwood Dancing
2. Uglies(Courtney)
3. The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp
4. The Princess Bride
5. Bras & Broomsticks
6. TBD
7.
8. Kimchi & Calamari
9. Need
10. A Certain Slant of Light
1. "J"....Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward2. June B-Day...If You Deceive by Kresley Cole from Cheryl's shelf
3.
4. Wedding Theme...
5. witch/es or wizard/s...
6. M/M...Bareback by Chris Owen
7. Royalty theme...
8. no "human" profile...
9.
10. Pick-It-For-Me Challenge...I Burn for You by Susan Sizemore
I'd like to join in aswell please. I will go for 5 of the challenges- but try to read more.1. Read a book whose author's name starts with "J".
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf.
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida.
4. Wedding Theme. - The Wedding Season Katie Fforde
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it.
agatha Raisin and the witch of Wykhadden- M C BEATON 6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character.
7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has a royal title THE QUEEN MUM - KATE LONG
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you,
10. Reader's Choice
My choices for now- from the bookshelf. I will try to find more soon.
Lara wrote: "1. "J"....Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward2. June B-Day...If You Deceive by Kresley Cole from Cheryl's shelf
3. Florida...[book:The Defiant He..."
Lara, I'm currently reading the sequel to Bareback. I LOVED that book. Hope you enjoy it.
Lori,I can't wait for it to come in. Now that I think about it, I might have choosen it from a comment you made about it in the M/M thread. So thank you in advance because I am pretty sure I am going to love it. My list for this challenge is still incomplete and I'm thinking about using books that you have on your list. Hope that's ok...lol
Lara wrote: "Lori,I can't wait for it to come in. Now that I think about it, I might have choosen it from a comment you made about it in the M/M thread. So thank you in advance because I am pretty sure I am..."
Of course it is! I just added a new post to my reading list that ranks all the M/M books I've read this year. Check it out if you want some more suggestions. It's hard to beat hot, alpha cowboys though :)
Kim wrote: "I'd like to join in aswell please. I will go for 5 of the challenges- but try to read more.1. Read a book whose author's name starts with "J".
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant ..."
You are more than welcome to join the challenge. Have fun selecting your books and reading them.
one more:
Macomber's book was a pleasant read, but it's the middle one in a series; even tho it's supposed to be a standalone, it would've been more enjoyable if read in order.
1. Author's first or last name starts with "J": Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
2. June B-Day celebrant GR shelf: Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (Moss' shelf)
3. Author, setting or character is from Florida:
4. Wedding Theme: The Bridal Season by Connie Brockway
5. Summer's Solstice: Witch Heart by Anya Bast
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Stalking Darkness by Lynn Flewelling
7. Royalty theme: How to Abduct a Highland Lord by Karen Hawkins
8. No "human" profile at all in the cover: Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr
9. A an author that is "new" to you:
10. Reader's Choice: The Pleasure Trap by Elizabeth Thornton
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9/10 read as of 6/5/091. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". Joy Forever - Elizabeth Jennings 6/1/09
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from. (Karen) Beyond the Highland Mist - Karen Marie Moning 6/1/09
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.) Deadly Gift - Heather Graham 6/2/09
4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover. The Unforgiving Bride - Joan Johnston 6/1/09
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it. Dangerous Lover - Maggie Shayne 6/4/09
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character. From Dead to Worse - Charlaine Harris 6/5/09
7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title) The Once And Future Prince - Olivia Gates 6/2/09
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work. A Night With The Society Playboy - Ally Blake 6/3/09
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Megan's Mark (Breed Series, #7) - Lora Leigh 6/2/09
June 5th Update - 5/10 read1. "J" author -
2. B'day - (Courtney)Club Dead - Charlaine Harris - Currently Reading
3. Florida - Patricia Cornwell - All that remains - Currently Reading
4. Wedding -
5. Wizards -
6. Gay/Lesbian -
7. Royalty -
8. "no human profile" cover -
9. new author -
10. Reader's Choice - The Book Thief - Markus Zusak - Currently Reading
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Update1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". --> An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from. --> New Moon by Stephenie Meyer (Liz's shelf)
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. --> A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it. --> Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character. --> The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann
7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title) --> The Leopard Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL --> Sunset Bay Sunset Bay by Susan Mallery
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work. --> Body Movers by Stephanie Bond
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book. --> Tempt Me with Darkness by Shayla Black
All done!1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". Joy Forever - Elizabeth Jennings 6/1/09
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from. (Karen) Beyond the Highland Mist - Karen Marie Moning 6/1/09
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.) Deadly Gift - Heather Graham 6/2/09
4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover. The Unforgiving Bride - Joan Johnston 6/1/09
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it. Dangerous Lover - Maggie Shayne 6/4/09
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character. From Dead to Worse - Charlaine Harris 6/5/09
7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title) The Once And Future Prince - Olivia Gates 6/2/09
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL Never Sleep With Strangers - Heather Graham Pozzessere 6/5/09
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work. A Night With The Society Playboy - Ally Blake 6/3/09
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Megan's Mark (Breed Series, #7) - Lora Leigh 6/2/09
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Wow, Colleen! All done! And I thought all I did was read. I've got nothing on you!
My goodness Colleen! And I haven't read anything on my list!
1. "J" author: At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost2. June B-Day shelf (Courtney's): Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
5. Witch: Atlantis Awakening by Alyssa Day
7. Royalty title: The Queen of the Big Time by Adriana Trigiani
9. New to you author: A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
10. Pick-it-for-me: The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson
1. Book whose author's name starts with "J" - Julie Garwood/Ransom
2. Read a b'day book (Liz's shelf) - Lora Leigh/Dangerous Games
3. Florida - Shelley Bradley/Bound and Determined
4. Wedding Theme - Hannah Howell/Highland Bride
5. Summer's Solstice: Cassie Ryan/Ceremony of Seduction
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Joey Hill/Holding The Cards - 6/5
7. Royalty theme -Elizabeth Hoyt/The Serpent Prince - 6/5
8. Book that has, no "human" profile - Laura Lee Guhrke/The Marriage Bed - 6/4
9. Book by an author that is "new" - Jennifer Haymore/A Hint Of Wicked - 6/3
10. Reader's Choice - Rona Sharon/Royal Blood
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2. Read a b'day book (Liz's shelf) - Lora Leigh/Dangerous Games
3. Florida - Shelley Bradley/Bound and Determined
4. Wedding Theme - Hannah Howell/Highland Bride
5. Summer's Solstice: Cassie Ryan/Ceremony of Seduction
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Joey Hill/Holding The Cards - 6/5
7. Royalty theme -Elizabeth Hoyt/The Serpent Prince - 6/5
8. Book that has, no "human" profile - Laura Lee Guhrke/The Marriage Bed - 6/4
9. Book by an author that is "new" - Jennifer Haymore/A Hint Of Wicked - 6/3
10. Reader's Choice - Rona Sharon/Royal Blood
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Update - now aiming for 9 of the challenges:2. June B-Day celebrant shelf - Lori: January Miami's Perfect Weekend by Jamie Craig
3. Author, setting, character from Florida: Seduced by the Storm by Sydney Croft
5. Witch/es or wizard/s: Thrice United by Lauren Dane
10. Pick-It-For-Me: Trash Sex Magic by Jennifer Stevenson
5 Down...
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J" -
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from -
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida - If You Deceive by Kresley Cole
4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover - Naughty Nuptials I do by Barbara Sheridan
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it -
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character -
7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title)- The Prince's Angel by Mychael Black
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL - Unveiled by Jamie Craig
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work -
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book - Rush in the Dark by Lynn Lorenz
Colleen, that's insane, lol!! You read SO fast. I cannot believe it.1. J for June(author).........................Aztec (Gary Jennings)
2. B-Day book...................................Uglies (Courtney's bookshelves)
3. Florida..........................................Black and Blue
4. Wedding.......................................American Wife
5. Witch/wizard................................Sabriel
6. Gay/lesbian..................................Tipping the Velvet
7. Royalty.........................................The Queen and I
8. Non human cover.........................
9. New author...................................
10.Pick-It-For-Me............................
1. Book whose author's name starts with "J" - Julie Garwood/Ransom - 6/6
2. Read a b'day book (Liz's shelf) - Lora Leigh/Dangerous Games
3. Florida - Shelley Bradley/Bound and Determined
4. Wedding Theme - Laura Lee Guhrke/ The Marriage Bed - 6/4
5. Summer's Solstice: Cassie Ryan/Ceremony of Seduction - 6/6
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Joey Hill/Holding The Cards - 6/5
7. Royalty theme -Elizabeth Hoyt/The Serpent Prince - 6/5
8. Book that has, no "human" profile - Mary Spencer/Lady's Wager
9. Book by an author that is "new" - Jennifer Haymore/A Hint Of Wicked - 6/3
10. Reader's Choice - Rona Sharon/Royal Blood
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**Books read in bold**
2. Read a b'day book (Liz's shelf) - Lora Leigh/Dangerous Games
3. Florida - Shelley Bradley/Bound and Determined
4. Wedding Theme - Laura Lee Guhrke/ The Marriage Bed - 6/4
5. Summer's Solstice: Cassie Ryan/Ceremony of Seduction - 6/6
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Joey Hill/Holding The Cards - 6/5
7. Royalty theme -Elizabeth Hoyt/The Serpent Prince - 6/5
8. Book that has, no "human" profile - Mary Spencer/Lady's Wager
9. Book by an author that is "new" - Jennifer Haymore/A Hint Of Wicked - 6/3
10. Reader's Choice - Rona Sharon/Royal Blood
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**Books read in bold**
3 down:
I really enjoyed Hostage to Pleasure - Singh continues to build a fascinating world in her Psy-Changeling series
1. Author's first or last name starts with "J": Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
2. June B-Day celebrant GR shelf(Moss):
3. Author, setting or character is from Florida:
4. Wedding Theme: The Bridal Season by Connie Brockway
5. Summer's Solstice: Witch Heart by Anya Bast
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Stalking Darkness by Lynn Flewelling
7. Royalty theme: How to Abduct a Highland Lord by Karen Hawkins
8. No "human" profile at all in the cover: Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr
9. A an author that is "new" to you:
10. Reader's Choice: The Pleasure Trap by Elizabeth Thornton
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2nd book down! Loved listening to Wildwood Dancing. It was a great fairy tale story!1.
2. Uglies(Courtney)
3. The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp
4. The Princess Bride
5. Bras & Broomsticks
6. TBD
7.
8. Kimchi & Calamari
9. Need
10. A Certain Slant of Light
Yz's June 6 update:1. "J" author - Dangerous Games The Devil to Pay / Wizard by Stephanie James
2. June B-day - Stolen by Kelley Armstrong (Mel's shelf)
3. Florida - The Kissing Game by Suzanne Brockmann
4. Wedding - With This Ring by Amanda Quick
5. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Marked by P.C. Cast
6. Witches/Wizards - Witch Fire by Anya Bast
7. Royalty - Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole
8. No Human Profile - Eldest by Christopher Paolini
9. New Author -
10. Pick-it-for-Me - Wake by Lisa McMann (chosen by Keyona)
June 6 update:So far we have 35 participants.
Annvelwis
Lori - 5 books done
Michelle - 4 books done
DarkHeart - 2 books done
Jane - 5 books done
LibraryLass
Nikki - 1 book done
Melissa - 4 books done
Briansgirl - 2 books done
Melinda
Shazzy - 2 books done
Barbara
Kasia - 2 books done
Kristen - 2 books done
Annie
Brenda (natesmomb) - 2 books done
Tasha
Amanda - 1 book done
Jessi
Keyona
Katie
Lindy Lane
Susan
Lara - 2 books done
Shyloh
Alison
audball - 6 books done
colleen - 10 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
BJ Rose - 3 books done
Yz - 1 book done
The following had signed up since the last update:
Fanip
tosca - 5 books done
Mel
Delitealex - 1 book done
Kim - 1 book done
Group's running total: 61 books read.
1 participant had completed all ten categories.
Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.
Also, if you haven't done it yet, feel free to add your completed books to our group bookshelf.
Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.
First update will be June 11.
Happy reading, everyone!
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". 2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.)
4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover.
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it.
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character.
7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title)
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work.
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
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Update:1. Read a book by an author that starts with J: Jackson, Lisa - Final Scream
3.
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard: WitchFire - Anya Bast
8.
9. New Author for me: Alyson Noel - Evermore
1. 2.
3.
4. Wedding Theme...
5. witch/es or wizard/s...
6.
7. Royalty theme...
8. no "human" profile...
9.
10. Pick-It-For-Me Challenge...I Burn for You by Susan Sizemore
Update *1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". Meeting Ms. Right by Richard Jeanty
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character. Betrayed by P.C. Cast
7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title) Always a Queen by Cynthia White
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work. You Got to Pay to Play by Mesha Camm
10. Pick-it-For-Me For One More Day by Mitch Albom
1. Book whose author's name starts with "J" - Julie Garwood/Ransom - 6/6
2. Read a b'day book (Liz's shelf) - Lora Leigh/Dangerous Games - 6/7
3. Florida - Shelley Bradley/Bound and Determined
4. Wedding Theme - Laura Lee Guhrke/ The Marriage Bed - 6/4
5. Summer's Solstice: Cassie Ryan/Ceremony of Seduction - 6/6
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Joey Hill/Holding The Cards - 6/5
7. Royalty theme -Elizabeth Hoyt/The Serpent Prince - 6/5
8. Book that has, no "human" profile - Mary Spencer/Lady's Wager
9. Book by an author that is "new" - Jennifer Haymore/A Hint Of Wicked - 6/3
10. Reader's Choice - Rona Sharon/Royal Blood
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**Books read in bold**
2. Read a b'day book (Liz's shelf) - Lora Leigh/Dangerous Games - 6/7
3. Florida - Shelley Bradley/Bound and Determined
4. Wedding Theme - Laura Lee Guhrke/ The Marriage Bed - 6/4
5. Summer's Solstice: Cassie Ryan/Ceremony of Seduction - 6/6
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Joey Hill/Holding The Cards - 6/5
7. Royalty theme -Elizabeth Hoyt/The Serpent Prince - 6/5
8. Book that has, no "human" profile - Mary Spencer/Lady's Wager
9. Book by an author that is "new" - Jennifer Haymore/A Hint Of Wicked - 6/3
10. Reader's Choice - Rona Sharon/Royal Blood
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**Books read in bold**
1. Authors name starts with J- 2. Birthday shelf-
3. Florida-
4. Wedding-
5. Summer solstice witches warlocks-
6. Gay lesbian-
7. Royalty-
8. No human on cover-
9. new to you-pleasure unbound by Larissa Ione
10. Free read- once bitten twice shy Jennifer Rardin
Just finished Need and absolutely loved it! It reminded me a little bit of Twilight, only not as frustrating. 1.
2. Uglies(Courtney)
3. The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp
4. The Princess Bride
5. Bras & Broomsticks
6. TBD
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8. Kimchi & Calamari
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10. A Certain Slant of Light
1. "J" author: At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost2. June B-Day shelf (Courtney's): Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
5. Witch: Atlantis Awakening by Alyssa Day
9. New to you author: A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
10. Pick-it-for-me: The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson
4 down:
1. 'J' author: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
2. June B-Day celebrant GR shelf(Moss):
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4. Wedding Theme: The Bridal Season by Connie Brockway
5. Summer's Solstice: Witch Heart by Anya Bast
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Stalking Darkness by Lynn Flewelling
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8. No "human" profile at all in the cover: Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr
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10. Reader's Choice: The Pleasure Trap by Elizabeth Thornton
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I guess I never posted that I was going to participate, so here's my start for this month.Update 6/8
4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover.
Completed 1/10
One more done2. Read a book from Liz's Shelf Ashes of Midnight - Lara Adrian
3. Read a book with a Florida Setting or Author A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme Weddings From Hell - Anthology
7. Royalty Theme Lament The Faerie Queen's Deception - Maggie Stiefvater
8. No Human Profile on Cover A Madness of Angels - Kate Griffin
9. New Author for ME! Raphael - D.B. Reynolds
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I keep getting side tracked and this time it's all Tosca's fault. Her pick for me in the "Pick It For Me" challenge was book 2 in a 3 book series and being the anal dweeb that I am...I had to read the first book first. And then when the second book was so good, I had to go on and read the third book. Thanks Tosca! :)
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J" -
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from -
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida - If You Deceive by Kresley Cole
4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover -
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it -
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character -
7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title)- The Prince's Angel by Mychael Black
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL - Unveiled by Jamie Craig
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work -
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book -
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". 2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.)
4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover.
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it.
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character.
7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title)
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work.
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
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Here are my selections for this month. 1. Starts with J: Highlander in Disguise by Julia London
2. June Birthday:
3. Florida: Captive by Heather Graham
4. Wedding: The Least Likely Bride by Jane Feather
5. Witch: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
6. Gay/Lesbian: The Snow Garden by Christopher Rice (I believe that the main character is gay although that is just the impression I get from skimming some pages and also I have read his books before.)
8. No human: Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
9. "New" author: Night's Kiss by Amanda Ashley
10. Readers Choice: Faefever Fever, Book 3 by Karen Marie Moning
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2. Read a book from a June B-day celebrant’s GR Shelf - Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (Moss’s Shelf)
3. Read a book with a Florida Setting or Author
At Graves End by Jeaniene Frost3rd June4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme -
Bridefight by Mary Janice Davidson1st June5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - WitchFire by Anya Bast
6. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Betrayed - P.C Cast
7. Royalty Theme -
The Royal Treatment - Mary Janice Davidson1st June8. No Human Profile on Cover -
Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich2nd June9. New Author for ME! - Master of Ecstasy by Nina Bangs
10. Pick-it-for-me! - Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden (Picked by Yz, Thank you!)