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June Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

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






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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





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

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................................
6. Gay/lesbian..................................
7. Royalty.........................................The Queen and I
8. Non human cover.........................
9. New author...................................
10.Pick-It-For-Me............................

June Monthly Challenge
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. Kiss of a Demon King 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. Witch Heart by Anya Bast
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 Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.

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2. Uglies(Courtney)
3. The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp
4. The Princess Bride
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6. TBD
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8. Kimchi & Calamari

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10. A Certain Slant of Light

1. "J" author -
2. B'day - (Courtney)
3. Florida -
4. Wedding -
5. Wizards -
6. Gay/Lesbian -
7. Royalty -
8. "no human profile" cover -

9. new author -
10. Reader's Choice - N is for Noose - Sue Grafton - 16/06/09










1. "J" author: At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost
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



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-
10. Free read- once bitten twice shy Jennifer Rardin

Yep I've been reading at work this week as I have had a number of class cancellations and I stayed at work rather than driving home and then back again !!
Had on average 4 - 6 hours of reading time a day at work recently ! No time this weekend though as we have my DH's student's concert on Sat and my student's concert on Sun then back to work Mon ! Chance for you to catch me up now lol











1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J".
Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf.
Sword of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor (Hilda's shelf)
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida.
Devil in a Kilt by Sue-Ellen Welfonder
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.
With This Ring by Amanda Quick
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it.
Curse the Dawn by Karen Chance
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 Dark Queen A Novel by Susan Carroll
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover.
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work.
The Vampire Shrink by Lynda Hilburn
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu (picked by Sarah)

2. June B-Day...Under the Tuscan Sun 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
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9. "new" author...Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
10. Reader's Choice...Crossfire Trail by Louis L'Amour

1. Read a book by an author that starts with J: Jackson, Lisa - Final Scream
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5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard: WitchFire - Anya Bast
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9. New Author for me: Alyson Noel - Evermore







1. "J" author - Dangerous Games The Devil to Pay / Wizard by Stephanie James
2. June B-day -
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 11
So far we have 36 participants.
Annvelwis - 2 books done
Lori - 7 books done
Michelle - 4 books done
DarkHeart - 3 books done
Jane - 8 books done
LibraryLass - 4 books done
Nikki - 3 books done
Melissa - 6 books done
Briansgirl - 3 books done
Melinda - 2 books done
Shazzy - 5 books done
Barbara
Kasia - 5 books done
Kristen - 4 books done
Annie
Brenda (natesmomb) - 3 books done
Tasha
Amanda - 1 book done
Jessi - 3 books done
Keyona - 2 books done
Katie - 1 book done
Lindy Lane
Susan
Lara - 5 books done
Shyloh
Alison
audball - 7 books done
colleen - 10 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
BJ Rose - 5 books done
Yz - 2 books done
Fanip
tosca - 6 books done
Mel - 1 book done
Delitealex - 3 books done
Kim - 1 book done
The following had signed up since the last update:
Julie(Mom2lnb) - 1 book done
Group's running total: 107 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.
Next update will be June 16.
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 - 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)-
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 -

Sorry about missing that question...
I think Knights are part of nobility, so if you asked me, I'll say it will fit.

1. 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
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 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

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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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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Sorry about missing that question...
I think Knights are part..."
Cheers for that Yz ;)

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4. Wedding Theme...
5. witch/es or wizard/s...
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7. Royalty theme...
8. no "human" profile...
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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. 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.
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL
Completed 2/10


I enjoyed it as well and am looking forward to the sequel that's supposed to be released in 12/09.

2. June birthday list - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (Moss)
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
6. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson (support character is gay)
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











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.
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida.
Devil in a Kilt by Sue-Ellen Welfonder
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.
With This Ring by Amanda Quick
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 Dark Queen A Novel by Susan Carroll
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover.
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.
Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu (picked by Sarah)

I enjoyed it as well and am looking forward to the sequel that's supposed to be released in 12/09.
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I didn't know there was going to be a sequel! Great.
It's not often I read a book where a lady is courted by two gentleman and has to choose between them. I found it very entertaining.

1. J for June(author).........................Aztec (Gary Jennings)
2. B-Day book...................................
3. Florida..........................................
4. Wedding.......................................American Wife
5. Witch/wizard................................
6. Gay/lesbian..................................
7. Royalty.........................................
8. Non human cover.........................
9. New author...................................
10.Pick-It-For-Me............................

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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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 - 6/16
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 - J.D. Robb/Glory in Death - 6/13
9. Book by an author that is "new" - Jennifer Haymore/A Hint Of Wicked - 6/3
10. Reader's Choice - Larissa Ione/Pleasure Unbound
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**Books read in bold**
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 - 6/16
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 - J.D. Robb/Glory in Death - 6/13
9. Book by an author that is "new" - Jennifer Haymore/A Hint Of Wicked - 6/3
10. Reader's Choice - Larissa Ione/Pleasure Unbound







**Books read in bold**

2. A book from Liz's Shelf Ashes of Midnight - Lara Adrian
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! Stranded by Lori Foster
















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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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3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida.
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.
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.
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.

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2. Uglies(Courtney)
3. The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp
4. The Princess Bride
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6. TBD
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10. A Certain Slant of Light

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.
4. Wedding Theme: Weddings From Hell
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it.
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month:
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. Tithe A Modern Faerie Tale - Holly Black

9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you.
10. Reader's Choice

1. "J" author...
2. GR June B'day... Rebel angels by Libba Bray from Hilda's shelves. TBR
3. Florida... Close to perfect by Tina Donohue. 11 June.
4. Wedding theme...
5. Witch/wizard character...My shadow warrior by Jen Holling. TBR
6. Gay/lesbian character... Strange attractions by Emma Holly. 13 June.
7. Royalty theme title... The queen's lady by Shannon Drake. 11 June.
8. Cover - no human... Hood by Stephen Lawhood. 13 June.
9. New author to me... Libba Bray - A great and terrible beauty TBR
10. Pick-it-for-me TBC









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

2. June birthday list - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (Moss)
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
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

9. New to you author: A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
10. Pick-it-for-me: The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson


2. June B-Day...Under the Tuscan Sun 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
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9. "new" author...Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
10. Reader's Choice...Crossfire Trail by Louis L'Amour

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I go through those feelings myself, and I would ignore all the challenge lists for a while, and just read what I like. Then when I calmed down, I would check the categories, and more than once, I would find that I have read a few books that will fit.
Just enjoy reading!

You are always Nalini Singh's biggest supporter, so I just had to tell you that I LOVED Caressed by Ice. It was a perfect paranormal romance. Great characters, great story, great subplots, lots of little moments that made me grin like an idiot... it was great!

2. Read a book from a June B-day celebrant’s GR Shelf -
3. Read a book with a Florida Setting or Author
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme -
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - WitchFire by Anya Bast
6. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Betrayed - P.C Cast
7. Royalty Theme -
8. No Human Profile on Cover -
9. 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!)


2. GR June B'day...
3. Florida...
4. Wedding theme...
5. Witch/wizard character...
6. Gay/lesbian character...
7. Royalty theme title...
8. Cover - no human...
9. New author to me...
10. My choice...
6/10
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[Book: Dance with the devil] by [Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon]- from Hilda's shelf3. Florida...
4. Wedding theme...
[Book: Vision in white] by [Author: Nora Roberts]5. Witch/wizard character...
6. Gay/lesbian character...
7. Royalty theme title...
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