The Twelve Towers Challenge

[Imke]

This challenge seems like fun, I'm in:


Level: Quick as a Bunny
Start date: 02 October 2013
End date: 01 October 2015

8/78

12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date)
1. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
2. Master of the Mountain by Cherise Sinclair ✔ 06 October 2013
3. Winter of the Wolf by Cherise Sinclair ✔ 22 October 2013
4. The Starlight Rite by Cherise Sinclair ✔ 15 November 2013
5. The Dom's Dungeon by Cherise Sinclair ✔ 19 October 2013
6. Hour of the Lion by Cherise Sinclair ✔ 22 October 2013
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11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these)
1. Labyrinth by Kate Mosse ✔ 12 October 2013
2. Sepulchre by Kate Mosse
3. Citadel by Kate Mosse
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10 books you randomly select from your shelves (such as by using random.org -- as you go or pre-choose)
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8 novellas or short-stories - they can be part of anthologies, you don't have to read the whole book in this case.
1. Holiday on Ice by Jaci Burton ✔ 06 January 2015
2. Omega by Charlene Hartnady ✔ 06 January 2015
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2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books
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1 book that intimidates you
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[Katherine]

I’m in. I’d be the Quick as a Bunny – I choose this one to make sure that I have enough time to read them all in.
Started on 3rd October 2013 – 3rd October 2015
Total read: 14/78

1 book that intimidates you
1. Great expectations
Read: 0/1

2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books
1. Double dare
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Read: 0/2

3 books that you've already read before
• Ouran high host club vol. 2
• Light’s out vol. 2
• Pride and prejudice and vampires by P.J. Jones - READ
Read: 1/3

4 books that you started but never finished
1 World war Z by Max Brooks
2 The Jane Austen book club
3 Peter Pan in scarlet
4 The saga of Darren shan: the lake of lost souls by Darren Shan
Read: 0/4

5 books that were recommended to you via Goodreads
1 Doctor Who: The Price of Paradise
2 How to kill a warlock
3 Rock ‘N’ roll is undead
4 30 minute plan
5 The hot girl’s friend
Read: 0/5

6 anticipated releases (release dates after your start date)
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7 books that everyone seems to have read but you
1 Dracula
2 The tales of Beedle the bard by J.K. Rowling - READ
3 Percy Jackson and lighting thief; the graphic novel by Rick Riordan - READ
4 Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
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8 novellas or short-stories - they can be part of anthologies, you don't have to read the whole book in this case.
1 Dan and the dead by Thomas Taylor - READ
2 Santa wore combat boots by Barbara Witek - READ
3 sunset high, book 2 by Marla braziel - READ
4 Zombie safari by ben cheetham
5 World war one: history in an hour by Rupert colley
6 The adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet by Arthur Conan Doyle
7 Avast (into dust) by ren cummins
8 Forty-nine shades of pink by Jacqueline Druga - READ
Read: 4/8

9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs
1 The spook’s apprentice: The spook’s mistake by Joseph Delaney
2 A house of night: burned by P.C. and Kristin Cast
3 The adventures of Merlin: Potions and Poison - READ
4 The adventures of Merlin: Dangerous Quests
5 The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Diaries by Rick Riordan
6 Vermonia #3: Release of the Red Phoenix by YoYo
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Read: 1/9

10 books you randomly select from your shelves (such as by using random.org -- as you go or pre-choose)
1 The magnificent 12: the call by Michael Grant
2 The sum of all men: the runelords by David Farland
3 The poison diaries by Maryrose Wood
4 The ragwitch
5 The universe is a very big place
6 Knighthood
7 Sorrow wood
8 Dragon empire by Shahid Junior Aziz
9 Zombie takeover - READ
10 24 hours
Read: 1/10

11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these)
1 Wolf brother by Michelle Paver
2 Gifted: out of sight, out of mind by Marilyn Kaye
3 One bloody thing after another by Jacob F. Field
4 How to kill your husband
5 Ghostgirl
6 What would jane austen do?
7 Alice in deadland: the complete trilogy
8 Dead highways
9 The usual werewolves - READ
10 E.vampire.com
11 The perfect treat
Read: 1/11

12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date)
a) The adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure Of The Noble Bachelor by Arthur Conan Doyle - READ
b) Vampire university
c) Thirst
d) Ragnaroc inc: embrace oblivion
e) Nazi zombie army
f) Kissing Santa
g) Soul Eater, Vol. 19
h) Zombie Fallout book 1
i) Merlin and the ring of power by Tony Bradman - READ
j) Coraline by neil gaiman - READ
k) Hagurosan by Darren Shan - READ
l) The vision of Escaflowne by Katsu Aki
Read: 4/12

I'll edit it when I find more books to fill the spaces left, and as well as updating this when I’ve finished a book. :D

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Ok, I'm in at the Eyes on Target Level
10/4/13 - 10/3/16
71/78 completed
FAILED!!!!

12 most recently acquired books
1. Mirror, Mirror anthology - 11/6/15
2. Mayhem at the Orient Express by Kylie Logan - 10/14/13
3. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline - 12/3/14
4. Easy Bake Coven by Liz Schulte - 11/8/14
5. Valkyrie Rising by Ingrid Paulson - 10/15/14
6. Wish You Were Here by Lani Diane Rich - 1/18/15
7. Sweet Legacy by Tera Lynn Childs - 8/16/14
8. Baby It's Cold Outside by Addison Fox - 1/30/14
9. Murder Unmentionable by Meg London - 5/14/14
10. Pies and Prejudice by Ellery Adams - 11/7/13
11. Cloche and Dagger by Jenn McKinlay - 3/25/14
12. Ritual Magic by Eileen Wilks - 12/21/13



11 books on my shelf the longest (anything from when I first joined Goodreads on 2/8/10)
1. All About Evie by Beth Ciotta - 6/11/15
2. Crazy Wild by Tara Janzen - 3/15/15
3. Head Over Heels by Susan Anderson - 2/13/14
4. Dr. Yes by Lisa Cach - 2/28/15
5. Pasta Imperfect by Maddy Hunter - 8/1/16
6. Dead Man Talking by Casey Daniels - 4/1/16
7. The Bad Luck Wedding Dress by Geralyn Dawson - 9/25/14
8. Twice the Temptation by Suzanne Enoch - 4/20/15
9. Karma Girl by Jennifer Estep - 2/9/14
10. Hell to Pay by Simon R. Green - 8/15/16
11. Lost Calling by Evelyn Vaughn - 11/21/15



books randomly selected from my shelves
1. A Charming Cure by Tonya Kappes - 7/3/14
2. Dead Pan by Gayle Trent - 2/1/15
3. Fanning the Flames by Victoria Dahl - 4/24/15
4. Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley - 7/1/15
5. Tinker by Wen Spencer
6. Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper - 8/27/16
7. The Reluctant Vampire by Lynsay Sands - 9/5/16
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9 sequels, series continuations or spin-offs
1. Get Fluffy by Sparkle Abby - 11/10/13
2. Dream Eyes by Jayne Ann Krentz - 1/12/14
3. Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs - 2/2/14
4. Kitty Kitty Bang Bang by Sparkle Abby - 3/3/14
5. Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb - 3/17/14
6. The Mystery Woman by Amanda Quick - 4/7/14
7. Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey - 4/29/14
8. House Rules by Chloe Neill - 6/30/14
9. The Spider by Jennifer Estep -7/15/14



8 novellas or short stories
1. Blooms and Grooms by Carol Lee - 11/7/13
2. Double Dare by Rhonda Nelson - 11/12/13
3. Forbidden Fruit by Ann Aguirre - 12/6/13
4. Bearing All by Tiffinie Helmer - 5/17/14
5. Leased by Zoe Dawson - 8/9/14
6. Accidental Leigh by Melanie James - 10/2/14
7. Knight After Night by Jackie Ivie - 10/30/14
8. Have Yourself a Curvy Little Christmas by Sugar Jamison - 12/9/14



7 books that everyone else seems to have read
1. Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley - 3/13/14
2. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
3. Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg - 8/20/14
4. Ghost Story by Jim Butcher
5. Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones - 2/18/15
6. The Gamble by Kristen Ashley - 3/21/15
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6 anticipated new releases
1. The Goodbye Witch by Heather Blake - 6/15/14
2. Murder, She Barked by Krista Davis - 12/11/13
3. Sugar and Iced by Jenn McKinlay - 6/11/14
4. Killer Frost by Jennifer Estep - 5/29/14
5. Night Broken by Patricia Briggs - 3/21/14
6. The Diva Wraps it Up by Krista Davis - 6/8/14



5 books recommended via Goodreads
1. Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent - 11/30/13
2. Bloodstone by Barbra Annino - 11/24/13
3. Marked by Elisabeth Naughton - 1/8/14
4. Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis - 2/18/14
5. Cupcakes, Trinkets and Other Deadly Magic by Meghan Cianna Doidge - 4/9/14



4 series started before joined Goodreads and never read book 2 or 3 (If I don't complete a book, it is because I didn't like it and never will read it)
1. One Night with a Goddess by Judi McCoy - 10/18/15
2. Fine-Feathered Death by Linda O. Johnston - 10/31/13
3. Bubbles In Trouble by Sarah Strohmeyer - 5/31/16
4. Beneath the Skin by Savannah Russe - 7/24/16



3 Re-Reads
1. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong - 1/23/14
2. Men of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong - 1/25/14
3. Crazy Cool by Tara Janzen - 3/2/14



2 covers that don't fit storyline or I don't like the cover but everyone raves about book
1. Under Wraps by Hannah Jayne - 6/13/14
2. Bewitched, Bothered and Biscotti by Bailey Cates - 1/13/15



1 book that intimidates me
1. The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch - 11/12/14



*** titles are likely to change

[Mary]

I'm in

Slow and Steady
10/3/13-10/3/18

44/78
The Twelve Towers
12/12
12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date) LIBRARY
1. Ed McBain - Blood Relatives Read
2. Bec McMaster - My Lady Quicksilver Read
3. Lilian J Braun - The Private Life Of The Cat Who Read
4. Jill Shalvis - Head Over Heals Read
5. Margaret & Lizz Weis - Warrior Angel Read
6. Angie Fox - Immortally Yours Read
7. Katie MacAlister - Time Thief Read
8. Elizabeth August - A Royal Mission Read
9. Tami Hoag - Sarah's Sin Read
10. Donna Sterling - Hot-Blooded Hero Read
11. Jim Butcher - Furies Of Calderon Read
12. Karen M Moning - Burned Read


11 books that I own
11/11
1. Karen Robards - The Senator's Wife Read
2. Dorie Graham - Temptng Adam Read
3. Jill Shalvis - Roughing It With Ryan Read
4. Susan E Phillips - Heroes Are My Weakness Read
5. Joanne Rock - Wild And Willing Read
6. Freda Vasilos - Moon Madness Read
7. Nora Roberts - The Collector Read
8. Lindsay Armstrong -Wildcat Wife Read
9. Janelle Denison - Bride Included Read
10. Lynsey Stevens - Male For Christmas Read
11. Vicki L Thompson - Should've Been A Cowboy Read

10 kindle books
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1. Megan McMinimy - Immortal Blood Read
2. V. M. Black - Life Blood Read
3. Nancy Straight - Blood Debt Read
4. Trish M Dawson - I Hope You Find Me Read
5. Paul Bishop - Hot Pursuit Read
6. Tori Carrington - Queen's Ranson Read
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9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs
4/9
1. Donna Andrews - The Penguin Who Knew Too Much Read (book #8)
2. Lilian J Braun - The Cat Who Played Brahms Read
3. Patricia Guiver - Delilah Doolittle And The Canine Chorus (book #5) Read
4. Jo Leigh - Have Me (book #2) Read
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8 novellas or short-stories - they can be part of anthologies, you don't have to read the whole book in this case.
6/8
1. Maggie Shayne - Vampires In Paradise Read
2. Ann Mayburn - Amber Moon Read
3. Ann Mayburn - Emerald Moon Read
4. Ann Mayburn - Turquoise Moon Read
5. Ann Mayburn - Onyz Moon Read
6. Ann Mayburn - Amethyst Moon Read
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7 series starts
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1. James Clemens - Shadowfall (Godslayer #1) Read
2. Christine Warren - Heart Of Stone Read (Gargoyle #1)Read
3. Dick Francs -Break In (Kit Feilding #1) Read
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6 anticipated releases
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1. Darynda Jones - Eighth Grave After Dark Read
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5 books that were recommended to you via Goodreads or friends
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4 books that you started but never finished
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3 books that you've already read before
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2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books
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1 book that intimidates you
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1. Xinran - Sky Burial (topic) Read

[JoLene]

I love the "christmas style" pyramid challenges - I usually do a personal one every year.

Duration: Oct 1, 2013 - Oct 1, 2016
Level: Eyes on Target
Progress: 59 out of 78

12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date)
✔ 1. 10/3/13 - Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen: 10/12/13 - 4 stars
✔ 2. 10/3/13 - The Handmaid's Tale: 3/26/14 - 5 stars
✔ 3. 11/2/13 - Highlander Betrayed: 11/9/13 - 3 stars
✔ 4. 11/20/13 - The Golem and the Jinni: 6/8/15 - 4 stars
✔ 5. 12/15/13 - Mad About the Boy: 12/22/13
✔ 6. 12/15/13 - The Firebird: 12/29/16/13 - 5 stars
✔ 7. 12/26/13 - Me Before You: 1/28/14 - 5 stars
✔ 8. 1/4/14 - The Husband's Secret: 1/9/14 - 4 stars
✔ 9. 1/9/14 - Naughty in Nice: 1/14/14 - 4 stars
✔ 10. 1/22/14 - The Circle: 2/5/14 - 3 stars
✔ 11. 1/28/14 - The Knife of Never Letting Go: 2/11/14 - 4 stars
✔ 12. 2/11/14 - The Rosie Project: 2/14/14 - 5 stars

11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these)
1. The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
2. Through a Glass Darkly by Karleen Koen
3. The Greatest Knight by Elizabeth Chadwick
4. Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
✔ 5. Merlin by Stephen R. Lawhead - 12/10/13
✔ 6. The Prisoner of Heaven by Carlos Ruiz Zafón - 6/5/15 4 stars
7. Birds Without Wings by Louis de Bernières
8. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
9. All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren
✔ 10. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum - 11/6/13 4 stars
11. The Crown by Nancy Bilyeau


Books that qualify for at least 3 challenges (difficult to randomly select when doing challenges -- 10 books you randomly select from your shelves)
✔ 1. In Cold Blood: 3/2/16 - 3 stars (TBR, PBT-NF, Book Charmers, Book Riot Read Harder)
✔ 2. The Fifth Season: 5/8/16 - 4.5 stars (Wheel, Museum, Shelfagories)
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9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs
(NOTE: Personal challenge: must be series already started)
✔ 1. Vows, Vendettas and a Little Black Dress: 3/31/14 - 3 stars
✔ 2. Fool Moon by Jim Butcher: 6/12/14 - 3 stars
✔ 3. Much Ado About Magic by Shanna Swendson: 10/15/15 - 3 stars
✔ 4. A Feast for Crows: 3/20/14 - 4 stars
✔ 5. A Dance with Dragons: 4/13/15 - 3 stars
✔ 6. The Twelve Clues of Christmas: 2/22/14 - 4 stars
✔ 7. Shadow of Night: 8/4/15 - 5 stars
✔ 8. The Book of Life: 9/11/14 - 5 stars
✔ 9. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: 5/21/14 - 3 stars

8 Non-fiction books (I really dislike short stories)
✔ 1. Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health: 1/15/14
✔ 2. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: 11/21/15 - 5 stars
✔ 3.Hit by a Farm: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Barn: 10/6/13 - 3 stars
✔ 4. Eat Move Sleep: How Small Choices Lead to Big Changes: 10/24/13 - 4 stars
✔ 5. Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital: 3/6/14 - 4 stars
✔ 6. Eat the Yolks: 1/14/15 - 4 stars
✔ 7. The Accidental Farmers: An urban couple, a rural calling and a dream of farming in harmony with Nature: 8/7/15 - 4 stars
✔ 8. Fitness Confidential: 8/16/14 - 4 stars

7 books that everyone seems to have read but you
✔ 1. Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption: 1/24/16
✔ 2. The Snow Child: 1/29/15 - 3.5 stars
✔ 3. Grave Mercy : 3/12/14 - 4 stars
✔ 4. The Princess Bride : 5/19/14 - 4 stars
✔ 5. Animal Farm by George Orwell: 1/13/15 - 3 stars
✔ 6. The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry: 5/16/15 - 4 stars
✔ 7. The Sisters Brothers: 7/11/15 - 4 stars


6 anticipated releases (release dates after your start date)
✔ 1. After You: 1/26/16 - 3 stars
✔ 2. One Plus One: 10/2/14 - 5 stars
✔ 3. The Tsar of Love and Techno: 2/17/16 - 4 stars
✔ 4. Six of Crows: 12/22/15 - 4 stars
✔ 5. Armada: 12/2/15 - 3 stars
✔ 6. A God in Ruins: 2/23/16 - 4 stars


5 books that were recommended to you via Podcasts
✔ 1. Everything, Everything: 10/20/15 - 4 stars
✔ 2. The Vacationers: 6/22/15 - 2 stars
✔ 3. Uprooted: 1/15/16 - 2 stars
✔ 4. Everything I Never Told You: 4/19/15 - 4 stars
✔ 5. A Constellation of Vital Phenomena: 2/14/15 - 5 stars

4 books that you started but never finished
✔ 1. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: 6/20/14 - 3 stars
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Possibilities: (view spoiler)[
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
Here be Dragons by Sharon Kay Penman
The Passage by Justin Cronin
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay
Aztec by Gary Jennings
Devil's Brood by Sharon Kay Penman
Ramses: The Son of Light by Christian Jacq
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
The Quest by Wilbur A. Smith
The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
North and South by John Jakes
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3 books that you've already read before
✔ 1. Outlander: 7/1/14 - 4 stars
✔ 2. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: 5/14/14
✔ 3. Ashes: 3/31/14 - 5 stars

2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books
✔ 1. Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple: 10/13 - 5 stars
✔ 2. The Bette Davis Club: 3/13/16 - 3.5 stars

1 book that intimidates you
✔ 1. Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami: 4/30/15 - 3 stars

[Aparna]

I'm in!!!!

Start date - 03, Oct 2013
end date - 02,Oct 2016

Level: Quick as a bunny

Will update as I complete reading!!!

Completed - 5/78

12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date):
1. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
2. The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
3. Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
4. The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan
5. One False Note by Gordon Korman

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The Twelve Towers
Level: Fast and Furious - up to 1 year
Duration: 04/10/13 - 03/10/14
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12 books that you've acquired most recently
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11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest
(view spoiler)[1. The Blind Assassin
2. Daphne
3. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
4. Hottentot Venus: A Novel
5. In the Company of the Courtesan
6. The Little Stranger
7. The Midwich Cuckoos
8. Morality Play
9. The Poe Shadow
10. The Unconsoled
11. Witch Light (hide spoiler)]

10 books you randomly select from your shelves
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9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs
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8 novellas or short-stories
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7 books that everyone seems to have read but you
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6 anticipated releases
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5 books that were recommended to you via Goodreads
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4 books that you started but never finished
(view spoiler)[1. Wuthering Heights
2. Cold Comfort Farm
3. The Crimson Petal and the White
4. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (hide spoiler)]

3 books that you've already read before
(view spoiler)[1. The Graveyard Book 04/10/13
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2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books
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1 book that intimidates you
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[Thomas]

I'm going to give it a go! I'm trying for Fast And Furious, which sets my end date at 4/10/2014

(12/78)
12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date)
1. Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter
2. Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist
3. In the Shape of a Man
4. Long Rainy Nights
5. Forget the Alamo
6. DRT ✘
7. Bunker
8. Redaction: Extinction Level Event
9. Tales From The Shores of the Dead
10. (can't find listing: titmouse mook 1)
11. (can't find listing: titmouse mook 2)
12. (can't find listing: the wolves of the third clan)

11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these)
1. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
2. The Fellowship of the Ring
3. The Mysterious Island
4. Tell No One
5. Revenge of the Revenant
6. The Bombmaker
7. The Observatory
8. Gravity
9. Code to Zero
10. Drawn to the Grave
11. The Color of Magic

10 books you randomly select from your shelves (such as by using random.org -- as you go or pre-choose)
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9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs
1. Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There ✘
2. Alice's Adventures Under Ground ✘
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8 novellas or short-stories - they can be part of anthologies, you don't have to read the whole book in this case.
1. Old Bugs ✘
2. The Doom That Came to Sarnath ✘
3. The Street ✘
4. The Terrible Old Man ✘
5. Karma ✘
6. The Cats of Ulthar ✘
7. The Temple ✘
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7 books that everyone seems to have read but you
1. The Fault in Our Stars
2. The Call of Cthulhu
3. Dracula
4. Frankenstein
5. 1984
6. The Da Vinci Code
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6 anticipated releases (release dates after your start date)
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5 books that were recommended to you via Goodreads
1. The Alchemy of Stone
2. Steampunk Poe
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4 books that you started but never finished
(I finish all books even if I hate them, so I'll add the ones I'm currently reading)
1. The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales
2. Alice in Wonderland ✘
3. Darlings of Decay ✘
4. Drawing the Head and Hands

3 books that you've read before
1. Jennifer Murdley's Toad
2. Holes
3. The Land Of Bad Fantasy

2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books
1.
2.

1 book that intimidates you
1. Ulysses

[Jenn]

I have a couple books that are like Candy Cane Murder which contain 3 short stories (about 150 pages each) by three different authors. Goodreads does not have the short stories listed separately. Could I use a book like this for three slots on the short stories list? Or if it's a book of anthologies and there are several can I take up several slots with that?

[CassieV]

Okay, I made a few tweaks, but I'm in :).

Level: Eyes on Target (3 years)
Time: 10/4/13-10/4/16

Progress: 28 of 78

The Twelve Towers

12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date)
Tweak: Finding these from my library's "New & Popular Fiction" shelves
1. All Things New
2. The Painted Girls - 10/11/13**
3. Black Venus - 10/19/13*
4. Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker
5. The House Girl
6. A Step of Faith
7. Ashenden - 11/23/13*****
8. The Casual Vacancy
9. Paris
10. The Edge of the Earth
11. The Age of Ice
12. The Perfume Collector



11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these)
1. The Pilgrim's Progress - 12/20/13***
2. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
3. The Scarlet Pimpernel - 12/1/13****
4. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
5. Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus
6. Sacred Marriage: Celebrating Marriage as a Spiritual Discipline - 1/17/14*****
7. The Unhealthy Truth: How Our Food Is Making Us Sick And What We Can Do About It
8. The Constant Princess - 12/26/13****
9. Mary Queen of Scotland & The Isles
10. Miracles
11. Star of the Morning



10 books you randomly select from your shelves (such as by using random.org -- as you go or pre-choose)
1.
2.
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9.
10.

9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs
1. Cascade - 11/12/13****
2. Torrent - 11/13/13***
3. The Other Boleyn Girl - 1/22/14***
4. The Boleyn Deceit - 1/30/14**
5. The Boleyn Inheritance - 2/16/14***
6. City of Ashes - 3/8/14***
7. The Queen's Fool - 3/12/14**
8. The Second Summer of the Sisterhood - 3/14/14)****
9. City of Glass - 3/21/14****



8 novellas or short-stories - they can be part of anthologies, you don't have to read the whole book in this case.
1. Bourne - 11/14/13****
2. Tributary - 11/14/13****
3. The Meeting - 4/23/14***
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7 books that everyone seems to have read but you
1. The Fault in Our Stars
2. A Game of Thrones - 12/15/13****
3. The Light Between Oceans
4. City of Bones - 2/27/14***
5. 1Q84
6. The Night Circus
7. Delirium



6 anticipated releases (release dates after your start date)
1. Allegiant - 10/25/13**
2. Dreams of Gods & Monsters - 4/13/14****
3. Taste of Darkness - 1/24/14***
4. Caught in the Middle
5. The Boleyn Reckoning
6. City of Heavenly Fire



5 books that were recommended to you via Goodreads
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3.
4.
5.

4 books that you started but never finished
Tweak: It's very rare that I don't finish a book, and if I don't finish it I'm not going back, lol. Going to change this to 4 non-fiction books
1. Accidental Pharisees: Avoiding Pride, Exclusivity, and the Other Dangers of Overzealous Faith - 12/18/13*****
2. The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life - 3/14/14****
3.
4.



3 books that you've already read before
1. Pride and Prejudice - 1/4/14*****
2. Little Women - 2/24/14*****
3. Anne of Green Gables




2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books
1.
2.

1 book that intimidates you
1.Les Misérables

[Steph Ann]

I'm going to give this one a shot!

Twelve Towers Challenge
Level: Eyes on Target (up to 3 years)
Duration: 10/4/13 to 10/4/16
Completed: 11/78

12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date)
1. Heart of Venom READ 11/18/13, 5 stars
2. Tempt the Stars READ 11/17 5 stars
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11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these)
1. Enemy Within READ 10/11/13, 3 stars
2. Waking the Witch
3. Raphael
4. How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf
5. Changeless
6. Blue Diablo READ 2/18/14, 4 stars
7. Marked
8. Pretty When She Dies
9. Stolen Fury
10. Night's Cold Kiss
11. Alien vs. Alien READ 1/27/14, 5 stars

10 books you randomly select from your shelves (such as by using random.org -- as you go or pre-choose)
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2.
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9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs
1.Hammered, READ 10/15, 3.5 stars
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8 novellas or short-stories - they can be part of anthologies, you don't have to read the whole book in this case.
1. Kiss of Venom, READ 10/8/13, 4 stars
2.Forbidden Fruit READ 12/8/13, 4 stars
3.After Dark: The Darkest Angel/Shadow Hunter READ 11/25/13, 2 stars
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7 books that everyone seems to have read but you
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2.
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5.
6.
7.

6 anticipated releases (release dates after your start date)
1. Reaver READ 2/20/14, 5 stars
2. The Spider READ 11/20/13, 5 stars
3.
4.
5.
6.

5 books that were recommended to you via Goodreads
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2.
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4.
5.

4 books that you started but never finished
1. Riding the Storm
2. Heart of Stone
3. Moby-Dick; or, The Whale
4.

3 books that you've already read before
1.
2.
3.

2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books
1.
2.

1 book that intimidates you
1.

[Casey,]

Jennifer wrote: "I have a couple books that are like Candy Cane Murder which contain 3 short stories (about 150 pages each) by three different authors. Goodreads does not have the short stories listed separately. ..."

Sure, just list it three times :)

[Lisa Kay]

Welcome to the challenge, Angie, Suzanne, AndaM, Tina, Gea, Marlene, Hina, Megan, Jennifer, Brenda, Imke, Katherine, Diane ~Firefly~, Mary, JoLene, Aparna, Pigletto, Thomas, CassieV, and Steph Ann!

[Lisa Kay]

Jennifer wrote: "I have a couple books that are like Candy Cane Murder which contain 3 short stories (about 150 pages each) by three different authors. Goodreads does not have the short stories listed separately. Could I use a book like this for three slots on the short stories list? Or if it's a book of anthologies and there are several can I take up several slots with that?"

Yes, Jennifer, you may. Like Casey said, just list it three times. I'd put the name of the short story that applies, too.

P.S. Sorry for taking so long to get to you. We were tied up with the Read-a-Thon.

[Annagh]

Omg another challenge?!? I'm so addicted...

Tower 12 1/12

Tower 11

Tower 10
Tower 9

Tower 8
(The Waltz)
Tower 7

Tower 6
Tower 5

Tower 4

Tower 3
Tower 2

Tower 1

[Zuzana]

Great idea. I'm in. :)

NBRC The Twelve Towers Challenge
Level: Quick as a Bunny - up to 2 years
Start Date: Oct 2, 2013


12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date)
1. A Play of Heresy
2. The Hangman's Daughter
3. Emperor
4. Dissolution
5. Absolution by Murder
6. Messenger
7. Son
8. The Time Traveller's Guide to Elizabethan England
9. Operace Stonewall
10. Day of the Minotaur
11. Dolphin Island
12. The Bell Jar

11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these)
1. Cat's Cradle
2. The Island of Dr. Moreau
3. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
4. Tipping the Velvet
5. Maurice
6. American Gods
7. The Demolished Man
8. The Day of the Triffids
9. The King Must Die
10. The Glass Room
11. Persepolis

10 books you randomly select from your shelves (such as by using random.org -- as you go or pre-choose)

9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs

8 novellas or short-stories - they can be part of anthologies, you don't have to read the whole book in this case.
1. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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7.
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7 books that everyone seems to have read but you
1. The Catcher in the Rye
2. Little Women
3. Life of Pi
4. The Kite Runner
5. Angels & Demons
6. A Thousand Splendid Suns
7. The Princess Bride

6 anticipated releases (release dates after your start date)

5 books that were recommended to you via Goodreads

4 books that you started but never finished
1. The Unbearable Lightness of Being
2. Lolita
3. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
4. A Year in the Merde

3 books that you've already read before

2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books

1 book that intimidates you

[Lisa Kay]

LOL! Welcome to the challenge, Annagh and Zuzana!

[Erika]

I've been in a reading slump, so I really need something to get me inspired and start reading again. This sounds just fine! I'm in.

Start date: October 8

◈ The Twelve Towers

12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date)
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11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these)
1. Ship Breaker
2. Gone With the Wind
3. The Lies of Locke Lamora
4. Lockdown
5. The Grapes of Wrath
6. Jane Eyre
7. Wuthering Heights
8. A Passage to India
9. Lord of the Flies
10. A Bend in the River
11. The Catcher in the Rye

10 books you randomly select from your shelves
1. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
2. The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch
3. The Monstrumologist
4. Birdsong: A Novel of Love and War
5. White Crow
6. The City
7. Swan Song
8. The Ruins of Gorlan
9. Ubik
10. Before I Fall


9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs
1. The Lost Symbol
2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
3. Shadowfever
4. The Drawing of the Three
5. Slawter
6. The Queen of the Damned
7. A Clash of Kings
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9.

8 novellas or short-stories - they can be part of anthologies, you don't have to read the whole book in this case.
1.
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7 books that everyone seems to have read but you
1. Brave New World
2. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
3. Ender's Game
4. Daughter of Smoke and Bone
5. The Fault in our Stars
6. Ready Player One
7. Vampire Academy

6 anticipated releases (release dates after your start date)
1. Unsouled
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5.
6.


5 books that were recommended to you via Goodreads
1. The Raging Quiet
2. The Reapers are the Angels
3. On the Jellicoe Road
4. Tell The Wolves I'm Home
5. In t he Woods

4 books that you started but never finished
1. A Clockwork Orange
2. A Body to Die For
3. Fingersmith
4. House of Leaves


3 books that you've already read before
1.
2.
3.


2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books
1.
2.

1 book that intimidates you
1. Crime and Punishment

[Jojobean]

The Twelve Towers Challenge
Eyes on Target - up to 3 years
10/6/13~ 10/5/16

12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date)
1. ~ 10/8/13
2. ~ 10/9/13
3. ~ 10/13/13
4. ~ 11/6/13
5. by Kelly Keaton~ 11/16/13
6. by Josin L. McQuein~ 1/16/14
7. by Chelsea Pitcher~ 2/9/14
8. by Colleen Oakes~ 2/16/14
9. by D.E.L. Conner~ 2/21/14
10. by Jade Varden~ pgs, 2/23/14
11. by D.C. Armstrong~ 3/5/14
12. by Doug Dillon~ 3/12/14

11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these)
1. ~ 10/19/13
2. by Alice Hoffman~ 11/24/13
3. by Terry Deary ~ 12/28/13~ 2 books in one- using this space for Angry Aztecs
4. by Terry Deary ~ 12/28/13~ 2 books in one- using this space for Incredible Incas
5. by Siobhan Vivian~ 1/31/14
6. by Julie Anne Peters~ 3/2/14
7. by Anna Collomore~ 3/26/14
8. ~ by Justina Ireland~ 6/1/14
9. ~ by Elizabeth Wein, 11/13/14
10. by Elizabeth Wein, 11/18/14
11. ~ by Robin LaFevers, 11/23/14

10 books you randomly select from your shelves (such as by using random.org -- as you go or pre-choose)
1. ~ 10/6/13
2. ~ 10/24/13
3. by Terry Deary ~ 12/30/13
4. by Terry Deary ~ 12/31/13
5. by Terry Deary~ 12/27/13
6. by Miranda Twiss~ 1/6/14
7. by Michelle Zink~ 1/11/14
8. by Kristen Elizabeth Clark~ 1/11/14
9. by Jamie Wilson~ 1/25/14
10. by Amelia Atwater Rhodes~ 2/8/14

9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs
1. by Gail Carriger~ 1/20/14
2. By Darren Shan~ 2/2/14
3. by Amelia Atwater Rhodes ~ 2/28/14
4. by Darren Shan~ 4/15/14
5. ~ by Kirsty McKay~7/15/14
6. by Tracy Lynn~ 10/4/14
7. by Cameron Dokey ~ 9/30/14
8. ~ by Cameron Dokey, 11/7/14
9. ~ by Lauren Kate, 4/27/15

8 novellas or short-stories - they can be part of anthologies, you don't have to read the whole book in this case
1. By Cameron Jace, 2/9/15
2. By Cameron Jace, 2/9/15
3. By Cameron Jace, 2/11/15
4. By Cameron Jace, 2/11/15
5. By Cameron Jace, 2/12/15
6. By Cameron Jace, 2/12/15
7. By Cameron Jace, 2/13/15
8. By Cameron Jace, 2/13/15

7 books that everyone seems to have read but you
1. by Amanda Grace~ 3/19/14
2. ~ by Vicky Alvear Shecter~ 7/12/14
3. ~ by Julie Kagawa, 12/3/14
4. ~ by Virginia Bergin, 1/13/15
5. ~ by H.A. Swain, 1/18/15
6. ~ by Rosamund Hodge, 2/21/15
7. ~ by Lauren Kate, 4/27/15

6 anticipated releases (release dates after your start date)
1. by Julie Kagawa~ 5/11/14
2. ~ by Amanda Maciel 6/7/14
3. ~ by Michael Northrop~ 6/12/14
4. ~ by Susan Vaught~ 8/28/14
5. ~ by Shay Savage, 10/13/14
6. ~ by Micol Ostow, 11/2/14

5 books that were recommended to you via Goodreads
1. by Robert T. Bakker~ 4/12/14
2. ~ by Amelia Atwater Rhodes~ 9/6/14
3. ~ by Atia Abawi~ 9/8/14
4. ~ by Brodi Ashton, 10/19/14
5. ~ by Danielle Vega, 10/15/14

4 books that you started but never finished
1. ~ by Jonathan Maberry, 3/7/15
2. ~ by Lauren Kate, 4/21/15
3. ~ by Jamie Campbell, 4/7/15
4. ~ by Kevin Richey, 4/15/15

3 books that you've already read before
1. by Margaret Peterson Haddix~ 3/2/14
2. ~ by Michael Crichton~ 8/23/14
3. ~ By Amanda Grace, 12/5/14

2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books
1. ~ by Lucy Christopher, 10/11/14
2. ~ by Kathleen Peacock, 1/27/15

1 book that intimidates you
1. by Rick Yancey~ 9/18/14

[Lisa Kay]

Welcome to the challenge, Erika and Joanne♥!

[Karla]

I have a question for number 4, can I count the books I started at the beginning of the year, but am still working on, or do I have to start the book over? I only remember a couple of books I have not finished, but I am not willing to finish one of them.

[Lisa Kay]

I would say that is alright, Karla.

[Asmaa]

My first challenge in this group! I hope I'll do well :)

Level: Quick as a Bunny - up to 2 years
Duration: October 1st2013 - September 30th 2015

Read: 0/78

◈ The Twelve Towers:
12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date)
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11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these)
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10 books you randomly select from your shelves (such as by using random.org -- as you go or pre-choose)
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9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs
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8 novellas or short-stories - they can be part of anthologies, you don't have to read the whole book in this case.
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7 books that everyone seems to have read but you
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6 anticipated releases (release dates after your start date)
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5 books that were recommended to you via Goodreads
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4 books that you started but never finished
1.
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3 books that you've already read before
1.
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2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books
1.
2.

1 book that intimidates you
1.

[Lisa Kay]

That is so neat, Asmaa! Welcome to the challenge.

[Kelly]

I'm in for my first challenge with this group as well!

I'm afraid I also had to tweak #4. I only DNF books that make me angry or bore me to tears...and I've learned life is too short and there are too many books to try them again.

NBRC TWELVE TOWERS CHALLENGE
Level: Quick as a bunny (2 years)
Duration: October 13, 2013 - October 12, 2015

78/78 Completed !!!

12 books that you've acquired most recently

✔1. Son of the Enemy by Ana Barrons~~8/17/14 **½
✔2. All of You by Christina Lee~~8/14/14 ****½
✔3. Silver Lining by Maggie Osborne~~6/20/14 ****
✔4. Arsen by Mia Asher~~8/20/14 **½
✔5. Her Favorite Temptation by Sarah Mayberry~~5/27/14 ***½
✔6. Wrecked by Elle Casey~~8/27/14 *½
✔7. A Little Too Far by Lisa Desrochers~~6/20/14 ***
✔8. If I Were You by Lisa Renee Jones~~3/31/14 ***
✔9. Jilted by Kelly Jamieson~~8/22/14 **½
✔10. Private Party by Jami Alden~~8/30/14 ***
✔11. Picture Perfect by Alessandro Thomas~~8/20/14 **
✔12. On the Plus Side by Tabatha Vargo~~12/28/13 ****



11 books that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these)

✔1. The Book of Scandal by Julia London~~11/19/13 ***
✔2. Swept Away by Toni Blake~~12/19/13 **
✔3. Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James~~11/24/13 ***
✔4. Passion by Lisa Valdez~~11/21/13 ***
✔5. Still in My Heart by Kathryn Smith~~11/24/13 ***
✔6. One Night With You by Sophie Jordan~~11/30/13 ***½
✔7. Scandal by Carolyn Jewel~~11/28/13 ***
✔8. Sounds to Die By by Nikki Duncan~~12/21/13 ****
✔9. Fools Rush in by Kristan Higgins~~12/24/13 ****
✔10. Midnight Man by Lisa Marie Rice~~11/27/13 ****
✔11. Lessons From a Scarlet Lady by Emma Wildes~~12/27/13 ****



10 books you randomly select from your shelves (such as by using random.org)

✔1. Trial by Fire by Jo Davis~~5/20/14 **
✔2. Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey5/24/14 ***
✔3. Hell on Wheels Julie Ann Walker~~5/26/14 ****
✔4. Deadly Offerings by Alexa Grace~~5/22/14 **
✔5. Dizzy by Nyrae Dawn~~6/9/14 **½
✔6. Someone to Love by Addison Moore~~6/11/14 *½
✔7. Playing at Love by Ophelia London~~6/13/14 **
✔8. Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan~~6/15/14 ****
✔9. The Look of Love by Bella Andre~~12/14/13 ***
✔10. Illicit Love by Jane Lark~~5/31/14 **



9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs

✔1. Intimate Surrender by Laura London~~9/18/14 ***½
✔2. Her Favorite Rival by Sarah Mayberry~~5/27/14 ***
✔3. Be with Me by J. Lynn~~9/3/14 ***
✔4. Pulse by Gail McHugh~~5/23/14 **
✔5. Bolted by Meg Benjamin~~8/25/14 **
✔6. Barely Breathing by Rebecca Donovan~~6/17/14 ***½
✔7. Out of Breath by Rebecca Donovan~~6/18/14 ****
✔8. Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole~~9/16/14 ****
✔9. Untouchable by Kresley Cole~~9/22/14 ****



8 novellas or short-stories

✔1. The Valentine Challenge by Marisa Cleveland~~5/17/14 *½
✔2. Beauty and the Blacksmith by Tessa Dare~~5/18/14 ***
✔3. The Lady Always Wins by Courtney Milan~~5/19/14 **
✔4. First Strike by Pamela Clare~~12/7/13 *****
✔5. Until Fountain Bridge by Samantha Young~~5/17/14 ***
✔6. Uncharted by Tracey Garvis-Graves~~5/18/14 *****
✔7. Holy Frigging Matrimony by Emma Chase~~4/26/14 ***
✔8. How to Misbehave by Ruthie Knox~~12/27/13 ***




7 books that everyone seems to have read but you

✔1. Divergent by Veronica Roth~~3/11/14 ****
✔2. The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion~~5/31/14 ****½
✔3. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell~~6/9/14 ***
✔4. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green~~12/24/13 ****½
✔5. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare~~12/11/14 *½
✔6. The Spymaster's Lady by Johanna Bourne~~9/10/14 **½
✔7. Still Life by Louise Penny~~12/19/13 ***




6 anticipated releases (release dates after your start date)

✔1. The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherrie Thomas~~12/18/13 ****½
✔2. No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean~~12/15/13 ****½
✔3. Striking Distance by Pamela Clare~~12/10/13 ****
✔4. Carnal Secrets by Suzanne Wright~~3/2/14 ***
✔5. The King by J.R. Ward~~4/15/14 ****½
✔6. Captivated by You by Sylvia Day~~11/27/14 ****½



5 books that were recommended to you via Goodreads

✔1. Vain by Fisher Amelie~~9/20/14 ***
✔2. Reaper's Property by Joanna Wylde~~12/6/14 ****
✔3. Stolen by Shiloh Walker~~9/24/14 **½
✔4. Exquisite by Ella Frank~~12/31/13 ***½
✔5. Brother's Keeper by Elizabeth Finn~~12/7/14 ***



4 books from series that you started but never finished

✔1. Never Too Far by Abbi Glines~~10/29/13 **½
✔2. Forever Too Far by Abbi Glines~~10/31/13 **½
✔3. Ice Storm by Anne Stuart~~10/25/13 ****
✔4. Fire And Ice by Anne Stuart~~10/30/13 ****




3 books that you've already read before

✔1. Kiss an Angel by SEP~~6/16/14 *****
✔2. Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin~~5/29/14 ****½
✔3. Something Blue by Emily Giffin~~6/12/14 ****½




2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books

✔1. It Had to Be You by SEP~~12/3/13 *****
I've read this book, but I've always hated the cover on this edition
✔2. Crossroads by Mary Ting~~9/17/14 *½
Cartoonish, amateurish cover.



1 book that intimidates you

✔1. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon~~8/29/14 ****

[Lisa Kay]

Neat, Kelly! Welcome to the challenge.

[Marla]

◈ The Twelve Towers Challenge ◈
Level: Slow and Steady (5 years)
Started: 10/15/13
Progress: 78/78
Levels: 12/12
Completed: 5/19/16

◈ 12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date)
1. My Girlfriend Bites by Doug Solter (10/31/13)
2. Switch by Janelle Stalder (10/28/13)
3. Feedback by D.L. Richardson (12/4/13)
4. Unholy Alliance by Lacy Yager (12/30/13)
5. The Call of the Deep by Tracy Lane (2/23/14)
6. Aversion by Kenechi Udogu (4/3/14)
7. The Arrival by C.M. Doporto (4/27/14)
8. Open Minds by Susan Kaye Quinn (6/22/14)
9. Sword of Damocles by Brian Bern (7/1/14)
10. Mythos by Vrinda Pendred (8/3/14)
11. Deviation by Christine Manzari (8/4/14)
12. Embers & Ice by Isabella Modra (8/26/14)

◈ 11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these)
1. The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan (12/7/13) added 5/30/09
2. The Picture of Dorian Gray (5/7/14) added 9/16/08
3. Dark Lover (6/17/15) added 9/18/09
4. Kensuke's Kingdom (7/28/15) added 3/17/09
5. The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn (11/3/15) added 3/17/09
6. Tiger (11/9/15) added 3/17/09
7. Cop Hater (1/8/16) added 4/20/09
8. Marked (3/12/16) added 3/16/10
9. Eye of the Crow (3/12/16) added 3/17/09
10. Stargirl (3/17/16) added 3/11/09
11. Scarlet Feather (5/19/16) added 9/16/08

◈ 10 books you randomly select from your shelves
1. Breed of Innocence by Lanie Jordan (12/21/13)
2. What Happened in Witches Wood by Stephen Henning (2/1/14)
3. Dexter By Design by Jeff Lindsay (3/18/14)
4. Shades of Earth by Beth Revis (5/18/14)
5. The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan (5/28/14)
6. Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare (7/27/14)
7. The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore (1/8/15)
8. The Time Thief by Linda Buckley-Archer (5/19/15)
9. Feast of Fools by Rachel Caine (7/1/15)
10. Mad Mouse by Chris Grabenstein (8/30/15)

◈ 9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs
1. Sisterhood Everlasting #5 by Ann Brashares (10/15/13)
2. Size 12 and Ready to Rock #4 by Meg Cabot (10/26/13)
3. Sweet Shadows #2 by Tera Lynn Childs (10/28/13)
4. Midnight Alley #3 by Rachel Caine (11/4/13)
5. Last Sacrifice #7 by Richelle Mead (11/13/13)
6. Kill You Twice #5 by Chelsea Cain (2/12/14)
7. High Five #5 by Janet Evanovich (3/5/14)
8. The Royal Ranger #12 by John Flanagan (3/11/14)
9. Darke #6 by Angie Sage (5/4/14)

◈ 8 novellas or short-stories - they can be part of anthologies, you don't have to read the whole book in this case.
1. Homecoming by Richelle Mead (11/13/13)
2. First Day of the Rest of Your Life by Rachel Caine (12/2/13)
3. Orphan Train Rider: One Boy's True Story by Andrea Warren (12/2/13)
4. Dead to Me by Cinda Williams Chima (12/11/13)
5. The World of Divergent: The Path to Allegiant by Veronica Roth (2/24/14)
6. Where's Lolly? by Stephen Henning (2/25/14)
7. Flat-Out Matt by Jessica Park (4/13/14)
8. Immortal: Love Stories with Bite by P.C. Cast (3/17/15)

◈ 7 books that everyone seems to have read but you (over 100K ratings)
1. Coraline by Neil Gaiman (11/2/13) - 173,915 ratings
2. The BFG by Roald Dahl (12/11/13) - 128,694 ratings
3. Insurgent by Veronica Roth (1/7/14) - 297,939 ratings
4. The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold (1/22/14) - 1,014,616 ratings
5. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater (6/29/14) - 233,598 ratings
6. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (8/27/14) - 776,737 ratings
7. City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare (1/12/15) - 210,885 ratings

◈ 6 anticipated releases (release dates after your start date 10/15/13)
1. Allegiant by Veronica Roth (2/16/14) - published 10/22/13
2. The Arrival by C.M. Doporto (4/27/14) - published 11/14/13
3. Beloved Enemy by Lacy Yager (5/25/14) - published 1/1/14
4. Perfect Opposite by Zoya Tessi (8/7/14) - published 5/18/14
5. Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline (8/14/14) - published 2/1/14
6. The B-Side Diaries by Brian Joyce (8/29/14) - published 10/31/13

◈ 5 books that were recommended to you via Goodreads
1. Jenny Pox by J.L. Bryan (11/21/13) - Pick it for Me
2. Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter (12/14/13)
- recommended by GoodRead friends: Barbara ★, Lisa S & MARILYN
3. The Secret of the Mansion by Julie Campbell (2/3/14) - better than Nancy Drew
4. Still Life by Louise Tracy (2/28/14) - Not So Secret Santa Book Suggestion Exchange
5. Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke (5/14/14) - 2014 Birthday Challenge

◈ 4 books that you started but never finished
1. Hollywood Station by Joseph Wambaugh (10/15/13)
2. Columbo: The Helter Skelter Murders by William Harrington (4/7/14)
3. Lightning by Dean Koontz (4/21/14)
4. The Estian Alliance by M.J. Webb (8/22/14)

◈ 3 books that you've already read before
1. State of Wonder by Ann Patchett (12/1/13)
2. The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore (11/29/14)
3. 1st to Die by James Patterson (12/20/14)

◈ 2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books
1. Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris (10/24/13) - I just don't like the cover art
2. The Atlantis Complex by Eoin Colfter (4/22/14) - everyone was complaining that they changed the style of the cover and also that it didn't really fit the story

◈ 1 book that intimidates you
1. Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon (11/19/14) - 1000+ pages


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[Lisa Kay]

Super, Marla! Welcome to the challenge.

[Clare]

Can I join in? I'll start it from my birthday so I remember. I'll try to do it in 3 years just to be realistic!!

[Marla]

@LK please stop coming up with these cool challenges! I have too many going and you keep enticing me to add more...lol.

[Lisa Kay]

Sure, Clare! And welcome to the challenge.

[Lisa Kay]

Well, I didn't come up with this one, Marla, so someone else is to blame this time. ☺ **hee hee**

[Marla]

Oh, okay I'll blame Casey, LOL, but my in-progress challenge list is starting to resemble some people's tbr list...but I just can't resist! Maybe I'll have to make a rule like my clothes, I can only buy something if I get rid of something...I can only start a new challenge if I finish one. That's got potential.

Lisa Kay wrote: "Well, I didn't come up with this one, Marla, so someone else is to blame this time. ☺ **hee hee**"

[Lisa Kay]

That is a great rule, Marla. And one I could never live by. LOL!

[Sarah]

Twelve Towers Challenge
Quick as a Bunny:
10.17.13-10.16.15
Books: 29/78
Towers: 4/12

Acquired Recently:
1.Never Too Far by Abbi Glines 12.26.13
2.Forever Too Far by Abbi Glines 12.26.13
3.Breaking Nova by Jessica Sorensen 12.26.13
4.Foreplay by Sophie Jordan 1.1.14
5.A Little Too Far by Lisa Desrochers 1.1.14
6.Rush by Maya Banks 1.7.14
7.Bitter Spirits by Jenn Bennett 1.11.14
8.Bloodfire by Helen Harper 1.14.14
9.Bloodmagic by Helen Harper 1.18.14
10.Bloodrage by Helen Harper 1.24.14
11.The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien 1.26.14
12.Blood Politics by Helen Harper 1.29.14

On Shelves Longest:
1. The Giver by Lois Lowry 4.17.14
2. Atonement by Ian McEwan
3. Lady Susan by Jane Austen
4. Witch by Marie Brennan
5. Midnight Never Come by Marie Brennan
6. Haunted by Kelley Armstrong
7. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
8. Into the Wilderness by Sara Donati 7.30.14
9. Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols 2.17.14
10. Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma
11. Early to Death, Early to Rise by Kim Harrison

Random:
1. The Dark Divine by Bree Despain
2. Down London Road by Samantha Young
3. Demon Song by Cat Adams
4. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte 10.14.14
5. Deadly Little Secret by Laurie Faria Stolarz
6. The Hightlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning
7. Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh 7.11.14
8. Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult
9. Carnival of Souls by Melissa Marr
10. Mila 2.0 by Debra Driza 12.15.14

Series:
1.Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes 10.19.13
2.Rebel Spring by Morgan Rhodes 10.27.13
3.Tidal by Amanda Hocking 10.19.13
4.Just One Day by Gayle Forman 10.25.13
5.Just One Year by Gayle Forman 10.26.13
6.Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon 10.30.13
7.In Bed with the Highlander by Maya Banks 10.30.13
8.Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh 10.30.13
9.The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken 11.23.13

Novellas/Short-stories:
1.Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews 11.10.13
2.Beautiful Beginning by Christina Lauren 1.2.14
3.Daimon by Jennifer L. Armentrout 1.4.14
4.Christmas Eve at Friday Night Harbor by Lisa Kleypas 2.13.14
5.Forged by Jennifer Rush 2.14.14
6.A Little Too Scarred by Lisa Desrochers 2.27.14
7.In Time by Alexandra Bracken 3.1.14
8.Seeds of Wither by Lauren DeStefano 4.17.14


Everyone But Me:
1. Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout 11.24.13
2. Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion 12.24.13
3. The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis
4. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky 11.13.13
5. Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris 11.26.13
6. The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan 1.2.15
7. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green 10.28.13

Most Anticipated:
1. Allegiant by Veronica Roth
2. The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison
3. Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon 7.1.14
4. Fury of the Demon by Diana Rowland
5. Reaver by Larissa Ione 10.23.13
6. Beautiful Player by Christina Lauren 10.28.13

Recommendations:
1. The Siren by Tiffany Reisz 2.6.15
2. After by Anna Todd 2.4.15
3. Every Day by David Levithan
4. Defiance by C.J. Redwine
5. The Edge of Never by J.A. Redmerski

Started and Never Finished:
1. Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
2. Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice
3. Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor 10.24.13
4. Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Re-reads:
1.Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 1.13.14
2.Storm Born by Richelle Mead 1.17.14
3.Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 6.2.14


Cover Mismatch:
1.Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green & David Levithan 11.12.13
2.Fifty First Times by Julie Cross (anthology) 2.27.14


Intimidation:
1. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien 1.20.14

[Lisa Kay]

Super! Welcome to the challenge, Sarah!

[Logan]

Alright, here goes nothing. I'll be back to spruce this up a bit later.

Level: Quick as a Bunny - up to 2 years

Duration: 10/17/13 - 10/17/15

Progress: 14 out of 78

◈ Tower 12 - Books you've acquired most recently (from start date)
✔ 1. Magic Strikes (bought 10/17/13) - finished 11/19/13
2. Prince of Thorns (bought 10/17/13)
3. Furies of Calderon (bought 10/17/13)
✔ 4. Fool Moon (borrowed 10/17/13) - finished 11/3/13
✔ 5. The Princess Bride (bought 10/17/13) - finished 12/12/13
✔ 6. Crocodile on the Sandbank (borrowed 10/17/13) - finished 11/7/13
7. In Bed with a Highlander (bought 10/17/13)
8. Size 12 Is Not Fat (bought 10/19/13)
9. The Good, the Bad, and the Undead (bought 10/19/13)
✔ 10. Mistborn: The Final Empire (bought 10/24/13) finished 12/4/13
✔ 11. The Burning Sky (bought 10/25/13) - finished 11/10/13
✔ 12. Hell on Wheels (bought 10/25/13) - finished 12/6/13

◈ Tower 11 - Books you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these)
1. Dead as a Doornail (added 10/15/09)
2. An Echo in the Bone (added 3/4/10)
3. Dearly, Departed (added 12/9/10)
4. Falling for Hamlet (added 12/12/10)
5. Hex Hall (added 12/14/10)
6. The Iron Duke (added 1/2/11)
7. The Greyfriar (added 1/13/11)
8. Eyes Like Stars (added 1/26/11)
9. Kitty and the Midnight Hour (added 2/15/11)
10. If I Stay (added 2/25/11)
11. Under Wraps (added 3/6/11)

◈ Tower 10 - Books you randomly select from your shelves (such as by using random.org - as you go or pre-choose)
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◈ Tower 9 - Sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs
1. Ink Exchange
2. Lord John and the Private Matter
3. Goliath
✔ 4. Clockwork Princess - finished 12/26/13
5. Ascendant
6. Dark Triumph
✔ 7. Etiquette & Espionage - finished
8. Unhinged
9. Ruin and Rising

◈ Tower 8 - Novellas or short-stories - can be part of anthologies and you don't have to read the whole book
1. The Assassin and the Pirate Lord (Throne of Glass #0.1)
2. The Assassin and the Desert (Throne of Glass #0.2)
3. The Assassin and the Underworld (Throne of Glass #0.3)
4. The Assassin and the Empire (Throne of Glass #0.4)
5. The Tailor (Grisha #1.5)
6. The Too-Clever Fox (Grisha #2.5)
✔ 7. Curran, Vol. I (Curran POV #1) - finished 12/17/13
✔ 8. Curran; Magic Strikes Hot Tub Scene (Curran POV #4) - finished 12/10/13

◈ Tower 7 - Books that everyone seems to have read but you
✔ 1. Halfway to the Grave - finished 10/31/13
2. Kiss of Midnight
✔ 3. Carrie - finished 10/4/13
✔ 4. Fifty Shades of Grey - finished 11/14/13
5. The Fault in Our Stars
6. Dragon Bound
7. Wolf Hall

◈ Tower 6 - Anticipated releases (release dates after your start date)
1. Cress
2. Dreams of Gods & Monsters
3. The King
4. Written in My Own Heart's Blood
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◈ Tower 5 - Books recommended to you via Goodreads
1. Angelfall
2. Mr. Funny Pants
3. Insignia
4. Eternal Rider
5. The Pearl Wars

◈ Tower 4 - Books you started but never finished
1. War and Peace
2. Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed
3. The Fallen Blade
4. Dead Witch Walking

◈ Tower 3 - Books you've already read before
1. Hounded
2. The Lord of the Rings
3. Dragonfly in Amber

◈ Tower 2 - Books with covers that don't fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers but everyone raves about the books
1. Definitely Dead
2. How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf

◈ Tower 1 - Book that intimidates you
1. Les Misérables

[Lisa Kay]

Neat, Logan! Welcome to the challenge.

[Karla]

Lisa Kay wrote: "I would say that is alright, Karla."

Great, than I am joining the challenge!

[Karla]

The Twelve Towers Challenge
Eyes on Target - up to 3 years
11/?/13~ 11/?/16

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1. Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul: Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirit of Educators by Jack Canfield
2. Encyclopedia of Serial Killers by Brian Lane
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[Marla]

Lisa Kay wrote: "That is a great rule, Marla. And one I could never live by. LOL!"

Yeah, obviously, I have no will power when it comes to challenges.

[Hina]

The Twelve Towers Challenge
Duration: 10/1/13 - 10/1/14
23/78 Books Completed


12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date)
1. King of Hearts by Cheyenne McCray. Completed 10/11/13 **** (4 Stars)
2. Rachel's Cowboy by Judy Christenberry. Completed 10/14/13 *** (3 Stars)
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11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these)
1. Erotic Invitation (Midnight Fantasies) by Carly Phillips. Completed 10/2/13 *** (3 Stars)
2. Fair Play by Deirdre Martin. Completed 10/3/13 *** (3 Stars)
3. Hot Island Nights by Sarah Mayberry. Completed 10/8/13 **** (4 Stars)
4. Indigo Blue by Catherine Anderson. Completed 10/17/13 *** (3 Stars)
5. The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century by Thomas L. Friedman. Completed 10/18/13 *** (3 Stars)
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10 books you randomly select from your shelves (such as by using random.org -- as you go or pre-choose)
1. On A Night Like This by Barbara Freethy. Completed 10/6/13 **** (4 Stars)
2. Open Invitation by Tiffany White. Completed 10/10/13 *** (3 Stars)
3. Wild about Harry by Linda Lael Miller. Completed 10/14/13 **** (4 Stars)
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9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs
1. The Kingdom by Amanda Stevens. Completed 10/4/13 ***** (5 Stars)
2. Oliver's Hunger by Tina Folsom. Completed 10/6/13 *** (3 Stars)
3. Red Kissby Deidre Knight. Completed 10/11/13 ***** (5 Stars)
4. Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands. Completed 10/13/13 **** (4 Stars)
5. The Art of Duke Hunting by Sophia Nash. Completed 10/15/13 **** (4 Stars)
6. The Wolf Next Door by Lydia Dare. Completed 10/17/13 ** (2 Stars)
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8 novellas or short-stories - they can be part of anthologies, you don't have to read the whole book in this case.
1. Drawing the Line by Kimberly Kincaid. Completed 10/9/13 *** (3 Stars)
2. Birthday Party Surprise by Cheryl Dragon. Completed 10/13/13 *** (3 Stars)
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5 books that were recommended to you via Goodreads
1. Delinquent Daddy by Linda kage. Completed 10/18/13 **** (4 Stars)
2. The Billionaire's Secrets by Meadow Taylor. Completed 10/18/13 *** (3 Stars)
3. Marco's Redemption by Lynda Chance. Completed 10/19/13 ***** (5 Stars)
4. My Lord Conqueror by Samantha James. Completed 10/21/13 *** (3 Stars)
5. Jennifer's Lion by Lizzie Lynn Lee. Completed 10/21/13 ** (2 Stars)


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[Ansonja]

The Twelve Towers Challenge
Need for Speed - up to 18 months
1/10/13 - 1/04/15

36/78

12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date)
1. Glory in Death by J.D. Robb 05/10/13
2. Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas 06/10/13
3. Moon Spell by Samantha Young 07/10/13
4. Entwined with You by Sylvia Day 10/10/13
5. Along Came a Spider by James Patterson 13/10/13
6. Tempting the Player by J. Lynn 14/10/13
7. The Viking's Sacrifice by Julia Knight 14/10/13
8. Shine Not Burn by Elle Casey 18/10/13
9. Lick by Kylie Scott 19/10/13
10. Simple Perfection by Abbi Glines 19/10/13
11. My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick 21/10/13
12. The Mighty Storm by Samantha Towle21/10/13



11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-chosen)
1. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 05/02/14
2. Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts
3. A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James 14/02/14
4. Breathe Into Me by Amanda Stone 06/01/14
5. The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye by Robert Kirkman
6. Bad Rep by A. Meredith Walters 30/11/13
7. A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
8. The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay
9. Dizzy by Nyrae Dawn 16/11/13
10. Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas 16/12/13
11. Sea Swept by Nora Roberts



10 books you randomly select from your shelves (as you go)
1. Taking What He Wants by Jordan Silver 24/10/13
2. What I Didn't Say by Keary Taylor 25/10/13
3. The Proposition by Katie Ashley 25/10/13
4. Mine to Take by Cynthia Eden 30/10/13
5. This Beautiful Thing by Amanda Heath 07/11/13
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9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs
1. Kiss the Girls by James Patterson
2. Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb 5/11/13
3. Leo's Chance] by Mia Sheridan 24/10/13
4. Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward
5. Wicked Beat by Olivia Cunning 04/11/13
6. Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean
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8 novellas or short-stories - they can be part of anthologies, you don't have to read the whole book in this case
1. The Bird Day Battalion by Genevieve Dewey 23/10/13
2. Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye 02/11/13
3. Absorbed by Emily Snow 13/11/13
4. All Revved Up by Sylvia Day 12/11/13
5. Keeping Her by Cora Carmack 15/11/13
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1. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
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6 anticipated releases (release dates after your start date)
1. Truce: The Historical Neighbor from Hell by R.L. Mathewson 06/11/13
2. Crash into You by Katie McGarry 07/12/13
3. Misbehaving by Abbi Glines 02/01/14
4. Rome: A Marked Men Novel by Jay Crownover 04/02/14
5. Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young 24/01/2014
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[Lisa Kay]

Welcome to the challenge, Ansonja!

[Hina]

Okay I need help! For the category: 4 books that you started but never finished

I usually don't DNF a book even when I hate it. I finish it regardless...so I don't really have anything...I only have one book on my dnf shelf, and that is only because its an anthology and I read one story out of it for a series, but the rest are part of other series I haven't gotten around to it. SO What can I do? Is there an alternative?

[Marla]

Hina wrote: "Okay I need help! For the category: 4 books that you started but never finished

I usually don't DNF a book even when I hate it. I finish it regardless...so I don't really have anything...I only ..."

Me too, usually! Except *hangs head in shame* I actually have 4 on my to-finish list because they had to be returned to the library and I need to recheck them out.

[Lisa Kay]

Hina, a couple of people have had that problem and are therefore tweaking the challenge a bit. I know Karla is doing: "I count the books I started at the beginning of the year, but am still working on..."

You could also do something like: "Books I thought I'd never finish." Or "Books I seriously doubted I'd finished." Or some such thing.

[Hina]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Hina, a couple of people have had that problem and are therefore tweaking the challenge a bit. I know Karla is doing: "I count the books I started at the beginning of the year, but am still workin..."

Thanks! I think I will do...4 books where I give the author a second chance. Authors from my 1 star shelf, they are pretty much what I avoid reading so I don't have to DNF a book. :)

[Natasa]

Eyes on Target - up to 3 years

12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date)
1. 1984 1/10/13
2. The Lord of the Rings 25/10/13
3. The Fall of Arthur 4/11/13
4. The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain 4/11/13
5. Color: A Course in Mastering the Art of Mixing Colors 5/11/13
6. Drawing the Head and Figure 11/11/13
7. The Atlas of Middle-Earth 11/11/13
8. Sketching and Rendering in Pencil 13/11/13
9. Kafka on the Shore 18/11/13
10. Tangled 25/11/13
11. Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing From Life 26/11/13
12. Bared to You 4/12/13


11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these)
1. Chocolates for Breakfast
2. The First Rule of Swimming
3. The Virgin Suicides
4. The Picture of Dorian Gray
5. To Kill a Mockingbird
6. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
7. Deception Point
8. Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World
9. Memoirs of a Geisha
10. Human Anatomy: A Visual History from the Renaissance to the Digital Age
11. Breakfast at Tiffany's 19/11/13


10 books you randomly select from your shelves (such as by using random.org -- as you go or pre-choose)
1. Damocles
2. Marilyn
3. The Last Nude
4. Close My Eyes
5. Age of Godpunk: Collecting Age of Anansi, Age of Satan and Age of Gaia 19/02/14
6. The Maze Runner
7. Impostor
8. The Painted Girls
9. Dracula
10. The Originals


9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs
1. The Two Towers 5/11/13
2. The Return of the King 29/11/13
3. A Million Suns
4. The Lost Symbol
5. Inferno
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8 novellas or short-stories - they can be part of anthologies, you don't have to read the whole book in this case.
1. After Dark 12/12/13
2. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror 29/10/13
3. Collected Fictions 17/11/13
4. Kitchen 21/11/13
5. Nine Stories 30/10/13
6. Sixty Stories 21/11/13
7. White Nights 21/11/13
8.


7 books that everyone seems to have read but you
1. The Fault in Our Stars 20/10/13
2. Divergent
3. Legend
4. 1Q84
5. Never Let Me Go 18/11/13
6. Ready Player One
7. The Alchemist


6 anticipated releases (release dates after your start date)
1. Countdown
2. Tandem
3.
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5.
6.


5 books that were recommended to you via Goodreads
1. Shatter Me
2. Dancing for Degas
3.
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4 books that you started but never finished (or books I thought I'd never finish)
1. Battle Royale
2. Everyone worth knowing 12/01/14
3. Magician: Apprentice
4. Rides a Dread Legion


3 books that you've already read before
1. The Catcher in the Rye
2. The Stranger
3. Lolita


2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books
1. The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2. Pride and Prejudice 17/11/13


1 book that intimidates you
1.Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales

[Lisa Kay]

Sounds good, Hina!