December 2013 Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats, Brandilyn! I don't know how you do it - I think I've finished one challenge book so far this month...

[Sandra]

RRRC December 2013 Challenge

2/8 Completed


1.'D' is for December: Discount Armageddon 4/12/13 ★★★★
2.New Mexico: Spells: Blood Politics
3.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Enraptured
4. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Alien Research
5. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Immortal Hunter
6. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Tiger 7/12/13 ★★★★
7. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Eternity in Death
8. Reader's Choice: Truth or Dare

[Julie]

2 for 10 so far
on 12-3-13
on 12-7-13

[Katharina]

December 2013 Monthly Reading Challenge
4/?

1. 'D'ecember TBD

2. Carolyn F.(Feb.) Released Kerrigan Byrne 12/07

3. Geography TBD

4. Pearl Harbor Day Unspoken Kerrigan Byrne 12/02

5. Children's Day Unwanted Kerrigan Byrne 12/05

6. Ear (cover) Reluctant Kerrigan Byrne

7. Look for an Evergreen Day TBD

8. Solstice (short) Redeemed Kerrigan Byrne

9. Christmas Day TBD

10. Choice Unwilling Kerrigan Byrne 12/03



TBD

1. December




3. Native



7. Tree on cover



9. Christmas Day

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge December

6/10 read

[1.12.] 5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Hunted by P.C. Cast
[1.12.] 8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): His Every Desire by Kelly Favor
[2.12.] 9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: No Dress Required by Cari Quinn
[4.12.] 7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: For Everly by Raine Thomas
[5.12.] 3. Geography: Easy by Tammara Webber
[7.12.] 1.'D' is for December: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones

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2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F. Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones
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4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Savage King by Michelle M. Pillow
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6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Teacher's Billionaire by Christina Tetreault
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10. Reader's Choice: Infinite Possibilities by Lisa Renee Jones

[Kimberly]

Finished

5 of 5
1.
2.The Doctor wears a Stetson by: Anne Marie Novark 12/6
3.
4.Surrender by: Melody Anne 12/5
5.Father Found by: Judith Arnold 12/6
6.Untamed Heart by: Melody Grace 12/2
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9.Holiday Rush by: Lisa Scott 12/2
10.

[Breann]

Read: 6/8


1.'D' is for December: Dark Soul Vol. 5

2. Member of the Month: Dark Soul Vol. 4 (Feb.) 11/6/13 ★★★★☆

3. Geography: Black Blades

6. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Dangerous Ground 12/7/13 ★★★★☆

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Talker's Graduation 12/3/13 ★★★☆☆

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Mark of the Beast 12/1/13 ★★★★☆

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Christmas with Danny Fit 12/1/13 ★★★★☆

10. Reader's Choice: Echoes of Us 12/4/13 ★★★★☆

[Brandilyn]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Congrats, Brandilyn! I don't know how you do it - I think I've finished one challenge book so far this month..."

hehe. I haven't touched my Meet N Greet or Gang Bang books yet this month, however.

[Thenia]

2013 December Monthly Challenge


✔1. Dragonfly in Amber - Diana Gabaldon - ★★★★★ (Dec 5th) - Review
✔2. Beautiful Creatures - Kami Garcia - ★★★ (Dec 8th) - Review
3. The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss
4. Gardens of the Moon - Steven Erikson
5. The Princess and the Hound - Mette Ivie Harrison
6. The Maze Runner - James Dashner
7. Embers - Laura Bickle
8. The Bourne Identity - Robert Ludlum
9. Matched - Ally Condie
10. A Madness of Angels - Kate Griffin


Done: 2/10

To-read:

Read:

[Lacy]

1/7

10. Reader's Choice: Bound - 12/8/2013 - ★★★★

[KarenF]

I think I'm in for all of them but I'm having decision making problems. Here's the theory (subject to many changes).

2/10 Read

D for December: Dark Currents by Jacqueline Carey
Hello Carolyn F! Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep 12/7/13
New Mexico: Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman
Pearl Harbor Day: Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann
Children's Day: Graceling by Kristen Cashore
Take it in the Ear: Heart of Iron by Bec McMaster
Evergreen Day: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean
Solstice: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Christmas: Sleigh Bells in the Snow by Sarah Morgan
My Choice: Along Came A Duke by Elizbeth Boyle 12/4/13

Unread:

Read:

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Yay, Kimberly! :D

[Sandra]

RRRC December 2013 Challenge

3/8 Completed


1.'D' is for December: Discount Armageddon 4/12/13 ★★★★
2.New Mexico: Spells: Blood Politics
3.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Enraptured
4. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Alien Research 9/12/13 ★★★★1/2
5. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Immortal Hunter
6. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Tiger 7/12/13 ★★★★
7. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Eternity in Death
8. Reader's Choice: Truth or Dare

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge December

7/10 read

[1.12.] 5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Hunted by P.C. Cast
[1.12.] 8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): His Every Desire by Kelly Favor
[2.12.] 9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: No Dress Required by Cari Quinn
[4.12.] 7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: For Everly by Raine Thomas
[5.12.] 3. Geography: Easy by Tammara Webber
[7.12.] 1.'D' is for December: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones
[8.12.] 6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Teacher's Billionaire by Christina Tetreault

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2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F. Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones
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4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Savage King by Michelle M. Pillow
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10. Reader's Choice: Infinite Possibilities by Lisa Renee Jones

[Bookchaser]

2013 December Monthly Challenge

5/10 Completed

01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Dark Warrior Unleashed by Alexis Morgan
OR
Deception Cove by Jayne Castle
OR
Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig
02. Member of the Month: Carolyn F. - Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.
Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley
OR
Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh
OR
Contact by Susan Grant
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.
You may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.
Nobody's Darling by Teresa Medeiros
OR
Comanche Heart by Catherine Anderson
04. Pearl Harbor Day (Dec. 7): Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.
The Hunter by Monica McCarty
OR
The Devil's Necklace by Kat Martin
05. International Children's Day (Dec. 8): Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.
Reese's Bride by Kat Martin 12/05/13
06. Take it in the Ear Day (Dec. 8): Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.
Touched by Light by Catherine Spangler
OR
The Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry
OR
Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis
OR
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
07. Look for an Evergreen Day (Dec. 19): Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.
Trading Christmas by Debbie Macomber 12/02/13
08. Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year)(Dec. 21/22): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages).
The Suitor by Mary Balogh 12/01/13
09. Christmas Day (Dec. 25): Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.
A Seaside Christmas by Sherryl Woods 12/04/13
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Arrangement by Mary Balogh 12/08/13


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[~Melissa~]

RRRC December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

4/??

1.'D' is for December: Damaged Goods 12/4/13 3.5♥
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Lethal Rider 12/1/13 5♥
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Divergent
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: A to Z 12/5/13 3♥
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day:
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year):
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Sweet Magik
10. Reader's Choice: Lacybourne Manor 12/8/13 3♥

[Hina]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
December Monthly Challenge
Duration: 12/1/13 - 12/31/13
10/10 Completed

1. 'D' is for December: Daddy Bombshell by Lisa Childs. 12/7/13 ★★★★

2. Member of the Month - Carolyn F: The Jilted Bride by Shadonna Richards. 12/4/13 ★★

3. Geography: New Mexico Cowboy Sam's Quadruplets by Tina Leonard. 12/9/13 ★★★★

4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Striking Distance by Pamela Clare. 12/2/13 ★★★★★

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis. 12/6/13 ★★★★★

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day (Cover): Luke's Promise by Eileen Wilks. 12/3/13 ★★★

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: At Last by Jill Shalvis. 12/4/13 ★★★★★

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: The Wolf Within by Sondrae Bennett. 12/5/13 ★★★★

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: The Christmas Proposition by Cindy Kirk. 12/5/13 ★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Love Irresistibly by Julie James. 12/4/13 ★★★★★

[Breann]

Read: 7/9


1.'D' is for December: Dark Soul Vol. 5

2. Member of the Month: Dark Soul Vol. 4 (Feb.) 11/6/13 ★★★★☆

3. Geography: Black Blades

4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor: Acquainted with the Night 12/9/13 ★★★★★

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Talker's Graduation 12/3/13 ★★★☆☆

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Dangerous Ground 12/7/13 ★★★★☆

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Mark of the Beast 12/1/13 ★★★★☆

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Christmas with Danny Fit 12/1/13 ★★★★☆

10. Reader's Choice: Echoes of Us 12/4/13 ★★★★☆

[Kaity]

2/10 Completed

1. 'D' is for December:
2. Member of the Month:
3. Geography:
4. Pearl Harbor Day: Hidden by Blood by Laurie London (Dec 10 - Military character)
5. International Children's Day: Reckless Magic by Rachel Higginson (Dec 9 - YA)
6. Take it in the Ear Day:
7. Look for an Evergreen Day:
8. Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year):
9. Christmas Day:
10. Reader's Choice:

[Mary Ann]

I'm in for 10!

6/10 Completed

1.'D' is for December: The Hunt for Summerby D.H. Sidebottom 12/3
2. Member of the Month: Masquerade 12/7
3. Geography: The Forever Girl 12/1
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Temptation of Lila and Ethan 12/2
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Making Faces
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Edge of Always
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day:Kindred
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year):A Beautiful Wedding
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: A Counterfeit Christmas Summons 12/3
10. Reader's Choice: Until November 12/9

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge December

8/10 read

[1.12.] 5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Hunted by P.C. Cast
[1.12.] 8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): His Every Desire by Kelly Favor
[2.12.] 9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: No Dress Required by Cari Quinn
[4.12.] 7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: For Everly by Raine Thomas
[5.12.] 3. Geography: Easy by Tammara Webber
[7.12.] 1.'D' is for December: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones
[8.12.] 6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Teacher's Billionaire by Christina Tetreault
[9.12.] 4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Savage King by Michelle M. Pillow

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2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F. Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones
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10. Reader's Choice: Infinite Possibilities by Lisa Renee Jones

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats, Hina! :D

[Bookchaser]

2013 December Monthly Challenge

6/10 Completed

01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Dark Warrior Unleashed by Alexis Morgan
OR
Deception Cove by Jayne Castle
OR
Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig
02. Member of the Month: Carolyn F. - Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.
Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley 12/10/13
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.
You may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.
Nobody's Darling by Teresa Medeiros
OR
Comanche Heart by Catherine Anderson
04. Pearl Harbor Day (Dec. 7): Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.
The Hunter by Monica McCarty
OR
The Devil's Necklace by Kat Martin
05. International Children's Day (Dec. 8): Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.
Reese's Bride by Kat Martin 12/05/13
06. Take it in the Ear Day (Dec. 8): Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.
Touched by Light by Catherine Spangler
OR
The Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry
OR
Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis
OR
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
07. Look for an Evergreen Day (Dec. 19): Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.
Trading Christmas by Debbie Macomber 12/02/13
08. Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year)(Dec. 21/22): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages).
The Suitor by Mary Balogh 12/01/13
09. Christmas Day (Dec. 25): Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.
A Seaside Christmas by Sherryl Woods 12/04/13
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Arrangement by Mary Balogh 12/08/13


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[Hina]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Congrats, Hina! :D"

Thanks.

[Fran, Moderator]

2013 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1 ~ December 31, 2013

5 Done

1.'D' is for December: Dirty Thirty
2. Member of the Month:2010-Board Resolution
3. Geography: New Mexico-Life in Fusion
4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day:One Night with a Cowboy
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day:
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: ear on cover- A Very Naughty Xmas 12/10 (3.5*)
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day:tree on cover- Baby, I'm Back12/10 (3.5*)
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): 49 pages-Convincing Quinn 12/8 (4*)
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Christmas with Danny Fit 12/2 (4*)
10. Reader's Choice: Sixty Five Hours: The Twelve Days of Christmas 12/10 (4.5*)

[Patty]

2013 December Monthly Challenge

3/8

1. 'D' is for December: author's last name starts with 'D' - Never a Mistress, No Longer a Maid by Maureen Driscoll 12-10-13

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Here is the link to Carolyn F.'s shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... . Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.

Facts about New Mexico:
Nickname: Land of Enchantment
Has the second highest percentage and 4th highest total number of Native Americans of any state in the US.
Is well known for an extensive artistic community and large number of museums, art festivals, and performing arts venues and events.
So, you may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: A Perfect Holiday Fling by Farrah Rochon 12-4-13

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Santa (Maybe): A Rom Com Novella by Alice Bex 12-1-13

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

[Katharina]

December 2013 Monthly Reading Challenge
5/?

1. 'D'ecember TBD

2. Carolyn F.(Feb.) Released Kerrigan Byrne 12/07

3. Geography Redeemed Kerrigan Byrne 12/11

4. Pearl Harbor Day Unspoken Kerrigan Byrne 12/02

5. Children's Day Unwanted Kerrigan Byrne 12/05

6. Ear (cover) Reluctant Kerrigan Byrne

7. Look for an Evergreen Day TBD

8. Solstice (short) Unwilling Kerrigan Byrne 12/03

9. Christmas Day TBD

10. Choice TBD



TBD

1. December




7. Tree on cover



9. Christmas Day

[LaurLa]

December Monthly Challenge
Here we go.... in for 10!!!

1 of 10

1.'D' is for December: Dance With The Enemy - Linda Boulanger
2. Member of the Month: The Mating - Nicky Charles
3. Geography: Everyone Loves a Hero... - Marie Force
4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Embattled Road - J.M. Madden
5. Dec. 8 - Int'l Children's Day: SEALed with a Kiss - Mary Margaret Daughtridge
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Embattled Hearts - J.M. Madden
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Wait For Me - Samantha Chase
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Bonded - Nicky Charles
✔9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Christmas at Cardwell Ranch - B.J. Daniels - DONE (finally) - 12.10 - ★★1/2
10. Reader's Choice: Embattled Minds - J.M. Madden

[Sonja]

December 2013 Monthly Challenge
Read: 7/10

1. 'D' is for December - At Piper's Point (author Ethan Day) 12/9/13 ~ 2★
2. Member of the Month - An Unexpected Vintage (published in 2010)
3. Geography - A Limited Engagement (about the arts) 12/3/13 ~ 3★
4. Pearl Harbor Day - No Flag (military character)
5. International Children's Day - Atom Heart John Beloved (children/YA)
6. Take it in the Ear Day - Manhandled (ear on cover) 12/10/13 ~ 2★
7. Looking for an Evergreen Day - Frat Boy and Toppy (mostly green cover) 12/10/13 ~ 3★
8. Solstice - Happy New Year (short book - 8 pp) 12/1/13 ~ 1★
9. Christmas Day - Merry Gentlemen (holiday theme) 12/6/13 ~ 2★
10. Reader's Choice - Caged Slave (book from another challenge) 12/4/13 ~ 2★

[Ty]

finished a couple days ago. :)

10/10

1. D is for December: The Duke Is Mine - Eloisa James - 12/4
2. Member of the Month: House of Simeon - D.J. Manly - 12/8
3. Geography: Venus Connection - Kate Steele - 12/2
4. Pearl Harbor Day: Lover Unleashed - J.R. Ward - 12/2
5. International Children's Day: Redemption - H.D. Gordon - 12/5
6. Take it in the Ear Day: Dr. Hugh Mann - Mark Tufo - 12/8
7. Look for an Evergreen Day: Tempting the Beast - Lora Leigh - 12/7
8. Solstice: Private Dancer - Suzanne forster - 12/4
9. Christmas Day: Christmas is Cancelled - Aurelia Rowl - 12/8
10. Reader's Choice: The Uncommon Reader - Alan Bennett - 12/5

[Katharina]

December 2013 Monthly Reading Challenge
6/?

1. 'D'ecember TBD

2. Carolyn F.(Feb.) Released Kerrigan Byrne 12/07

3. Geography Redeemed Kerrigan Byrne 12/11

4. Pearl Harbor Day Unspoken Kerrigan Byrne 12/02

5. Children's Day Unwanted Kerrigan Byrne 12/05

6. Ear (cover) Reluctant Kerrigan Byrne 12/12

7. Look for an Evergreen Day TBD

8. Solstice (short) Unwilling Kerrigan Byrne 12/03

9. Christmas Day TBD

10. Choice TBD



TBD

1. December




7. Tree on cover



9. Christmas Day

[Sandra]

RRRC December 2013 Challenge

4/8 Completed


1.'D' is for December: Discount Armageddon 4/12/13 ★★★★
2.New Mexico: Spells: Blood Politics
3.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Enraptured
4. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Alien Research 9/12/13 ★★★★1/2
5. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Immortal Hunter
6. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Tiger 7/12/13 ★★★★
7. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Dragos Takes a Holiday 11/12/13 ★★★★
8. Reader's Choice: Truth or Dare

[LaurLa]

December Monthly Challenge
Here we go.... in for 10!!!

2 of 10

✔1.'D' is for December: Dance With The Enemy - Linda Boulanger - DONE! 12.11 - ★★★1/2
2. Member of the Month: The Mating - Nicky Charles
3. Geography: Everyone Loves a Hero... - Marie Force
4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Embattled Road - J.M. Madden
5. Dec. 8 - Int'l Children's Day: SEALed with a Kiss - Mary Margaret Daughtridge
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Embattled Hearts - J.M. Madden
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Wait For Me - Samantha Chase
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Bonded - Nicky Charles
✔9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Christmas at Cardwell Ranch - B.J. Daniels - DONE (finally) - 12.10 - ★★1/2
10. Reader's Choice: Embattled Minds - J.M. Madden

[Barbara ★]

READ: 4/10

1. 'D' is for December: Death Bringer - Derek Landy
2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F: Beyond the Night - Joss Ware
✔3. Geography:New Mexico: Fifth Quarter - Tanya Huff (spells cast) 12/11
✔4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Initiation - Ruth Kerce (war between alien forces)12/5
✔5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: The Line Between Here and Gone - Andrea Kane (terminal child central to plot) 12/6
✔6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: My Life As a White Trash Zombie - Diana Rowland (ear on cover) 12/6
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages)
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Thankless in Death - J.D. Robb (revolves around Thanksgiving)
10. Reader's Choice:

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats, Ty!

I'm feeling like such an underachiever this month with several people done already and me only at the halfway point...

[Susan]

6/10



1.'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Here is the link to Carolyn F.'s shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... . Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.

Facts about New Mexico:
Nickname: Land of Enchantment
Has the second highest percentage and 4th highest total number of Native Americans of any state in the US.
Is well known for an extensive artistic community and large number of museums, art festivals, and performing arts venues and events.
So, you may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.
Snowflakes and Silver Linings - Cara Colter (HR #4406 - Dec 2013)(special forces) - Dec 3

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.
The Texas Christmas Gift - Cathy Gillen Thacker (HAR #1477 - Dec 2013) (child) - Dec 1

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.
Rebel With a Heart - Carol Arens (HH #1160 - Nov 2013) (ear) - Dec 1

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.
The Ivy Tree - Carolyn Brown (Montlake Romance - Feb 2001) (tree on cover) - Dec 2

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages)
Second-Chance Seduction - Kate Carlisle (HD #2273 - Dec 2013) (187 pages) - Dec 3

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.
A Valley Ridge Christmas - Holly Jacobs (HS #1894 - Dec 2013) - Dec 12

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

[BJ Rose]

RRRC Monthly Challenge
December 1-31

3/6

1. Starts with D: The Devil Wears Kilts by Suzanne Enoch
√ 2. Carolyn F.: A London Season by Joan Wolf - 12.08
3. Geo: someone casts spells -
4. Military: Gods and Generals by Jeff Shaara
5. Child in story: The Hero by Robyn Carr
6. Ear on cover: The Arrangement by Mary Balogh
7. Green cover: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean
√ 8. Under 200 pages: Bluebird Winter by Linda Howard - 12.12
9. Holiday: Christmas: Rules to Catch a Devilish Duke by Suzanne Enoch
√ 10. Reader's Choice: The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn - 12.05

[Mary Ann]

I'm in for 10!

8/10 Completed

1.'D' is for December: The Hunt for Summerby D.H. Sidebottom 12/3
2. Member of the Month: Masquerade 12/7
3. Geography: The Forever Girl 12/1
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Temptation of Lila and Ethan 12/2
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Making Faces 12/11
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Edge of Always
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day:Kindred
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year):A Beautiful Wedding 12/12
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: A Counterfeit Christmas Summons 12/3
10. Reader's Choice: Until November 12/9

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge December

9/10 read

[1.12.] 5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Hunted by P.C. Cast
[1.12.] 8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): His Every Desire by Kelly Favor
[2.12.] 9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: No Dress Required by Cari Quinn
[4.12.] 7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: For Everly by Raine Thomas
[5.12.] 3. Geography: Easy by Tammara Webber
[7.12.] 1.'D' is for December: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones
[8.12.] 6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Teacher's Billionaire by Christina Tetreault
[9.12.] 4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Savage King by Michelle M. Pillow
[11.12.] 10. Reader's Choice:Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts

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2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F. Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones

[Kaity]

3/10 Completed

1. 'D' is for December:
2. Member of the Month:
3. Geography:
4. Pearl Harbor Day: Hidden by Blood by Laurie London (Dec 10 - Military character)
5. International Children's Day: Reckless Magic by Rachel Higginson (Dec 9 - YA)
6. Take it in the Ear Day:
7. Look for an Evergreen Day:
8. Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year):
9. Christmas Day: Sleigh Bells in the Snow by Sarah Morgan (Dec 13 - Holiday theme)
10. Reader's Choice:

[Sonja]

December 2013 Monthly Challenge
Read: 8/10

1. 'D' is for December - At Piper's Point (author Ethan Day) 12/9/13 ~ 2★
2. Member of the Month - The Fireman and the Cop (published in February) 12/9/13 ~ 2★
3. Geography - A Limited Engagement (about the arts) 12/3/13 ~ 3★
4. Pearl Harbor Day - No Flag (military character) 12/13/13 ~ 2★
5. International Children's Day - Atom Heart John Beloved (children/YA)
6. Take it in the Ear Day - Manhandled (ear on cover) 12/10/13 ~ 2★
7. Looking for an Evergreen Day - Wings of Love (tree on cover)
8. Solstice - Caged Slave (short book - 152 pp) 12/4/13 ~ 2★
9. Christmas Day - Merry Gentlemen (holiday theme) 12/6/13 ~ 2★
10. Reader's Choice - Frat Boy and Toppy (book from another challenge) 12/10/13 ~ 3★

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge December

10/10 read

Done!

Also, congrats to all the finishers so far! :)

[1.12.] 5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Hunted by P.C. Cast
[1.12.] 8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): His Every Desire by Kelly Favor
[2.12.] 9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: No Dress Required by Cari Quinn
[4.12.] 7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: For Everly by Raine Thomas
[5.12.] 3. Geography: Easy by Tammara Webber
[7.12.] 1.'D' is for December: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones
[8.12.] 6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Teacher's Billionaire by Christina Tetreault
[9.12.] 4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Savage King by Michelle M. Pillow
[11.12.] 10. Reader's Choice:Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts
[13.12.] 2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.: Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones

[Bookchaser]

2013 December Monthly Challenge

7/10 Completed

01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Dark Warrior Unleashed by Alexis Morgan
OR
Deception Cove by Jayne Castle
OR
Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig
02. Member of the Month: Carolyn F. - Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.
Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley 12/10/13
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.
You may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.
Nobody's Darling by Teresa Medeiros
OR
Comanche Heart by Catherine Anderson
04. Pearl Harbor Day (Dec. 7): Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.
The Hunter by Monica McCarty
OR
The Devil's Necklace by Kat Martin
05. International Children's Day (Dec. 8): Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.
Reese's Bride by Kat Martin 12/05/13
06. Take it in the Ear Day (Dec. 8): Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich 12/14/13
07. Look for an Evergreen Day (Dec. 19): Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.
Trading Christmas by Debbie Macomber 12/02/13
08. Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year)(Dec. 21/22): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages).
The Suitor by Mary Balogh 12/01/13
09. Christmas Day (Dec. 25): Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.
A Seaside Christmas by Sherryl Woods 12/04/13
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Arrangement by Mary Balogh 12/08/13


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[Katharina]

December 2013 Monthly Reading Challenge
7/?

1. 'D'ecember Santa Wore Leathers Vonnie Davis 12/14

2. Carolyn F.(Feb.) Released Kerrigan Byrne 12/07

3. Geography Redeemed Kerrigan Byrne 12/11

4. Pearl Harbor Day Unspoken Kerrigan Byrne 12/02

5. Children's Day Unwanted Kerrigan Byrne 12/05

6. Ear (cover) Reluctant Kerrigan Byrne 12/12

7. Look for an Evergreen Day TBD

8. Solstice (short) Unwilling Kerrigan Byrne 12/03

9. Christmas Day TBD

10. Choice TBD



TBD

7. Tree on cover



9. Christmas Day

[KarenF]

I think I'm in for all of them but I'm having decision making problems. Here's the theory (subject to many changes).

4/10 Read

D for December: Dark Currents by Jacqueline Carey
Hello Carolyn F! Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep 12/7/13
New Mexico: Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman 12/12/13
Pearl Harbor Day: Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann
Children's Day: Graceling by Kristen Cashore
Take it in the Ear: Heart of Iron by Bec McMaster 12/9/13
Evergreen Day: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean
Solstice: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Christmas: Sleigh Bells in the Snow by Sarah Morgan
My Choice: Along Came A Duke by Elizbeth Boyle 12/4/13

Unread:

Read:

[Sonja]

December 2013 Monthly Challenge
Read: 9/10

1. 'D' is for December - At Piper's Point (author Ethan Day) 12/9/13 ~ 2★
2. Member of the Month - The Fireman and the Cop (published in February) 12/9/13 ~ 2★
3. Geography - A Limited Engagement (about the arts) 12/3/13 ~ 3★
4. Pearl Harbor Day - No Flag (military character) 12/13/13 ~ 2★
5. International Children's Day - Atom Heart John Beloved (children/YA)
6. Take it in the Ear Day - Manhandled (ear on cover) 12/10/13 ~ 2★
7. Looking for an Evergreen Day - Wings of Love (tree on cover) 12/14/13 ~ 3★
8. Solstice - Caged Slave (short book - 152 pp) 12/4/13 ~ 2★
9. Christmas Day - Merry Gentlemen (holiday theme) 12/6/13 ~ 2★
10. Reader's Choice - Frat Boy and Toppy (book from another challenge) 12/10/13 ~ 3★

[Patty]

2013 December Monthly Challenge

5/8

1. 'D' is for December: author's last name starts with 'D' - Never a Mistress, No Longer a Maid by Maureen Driscoll 12-10-13

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Here is the link to Carolyn F.'s shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... . Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.

Facts about New Mexico:
Nickname: Land of Enchantment
Has the second highest percentage and 4th highest total number of Native Americans of any state in the US.
Is well known for an extensive artistic community and large number of museums, art festivals, and performing arts venues and events.
So, you may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline. The Secret Zoo by Bryan Chick 12-15-13

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: listen to an audiobook. Moon Dance by J.R. Rain 12-15-13

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: A Perfect Holiday Fling by Farrah Rochon 12-4-13

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Santa (Maybe): A Rom Com Novella by Alice Bex 12-1-13

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

[Susan]

7/10



1.'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
The Diplomat's Pregnant Bride - Merline Lovelace (HD #2274 - Dec 2013) - Dec 14

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Here is the link to Carolyn F.'s shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... . Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.

Facts about New Mexico:
Nickname: Land of Enchantment
Has the second highest percentage and 4th highest total number of Native Americans of any state in the US.
Is well known for an extensive artistic community and large number of museums, art festivals, and performing arts venues and events.
So, you may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.
Snowflakes and Silver Linings - Cara Colter (HR #4406 - Dec 2013)(special forces) - Dec 3

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.
The Texas Christmas Gift - Cathy Gillen Thacker (HAR #1477 - Dec 2013) (child) - Dec 1

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.
Rebel With a Heart - Carol Arens (HH #1160 - Nov 2013) (ear) - Dec 1

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.
The Ivy Tree - Carolyn Brown (Montlake Romance - Feb 2001) (tree on cover) - Dec 2

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages)
Second-Chance Seduction - Kate Carlisle (HD #2273 - Dec 2013) (187 pages) - Dec 3

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.
A Valley Ridge Christmas - Holly Jacobs (HS #1894 - Dec 2013) - Dec 12

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

[Fran, Moderator]

2013 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1 ~ December 31, 2013

6/7 Done

1.'D' is for December: Dirty Thirty
2. Member of the Month:2010-Board Resolution
3. Geography: New Mexico-Life in Fusion
4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day:Special Ops character- Tattered Love 12/14 (3*)
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day:
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: ear on cover- A Very Naughty Xmas 12/10 (3.5*)
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day:tree on cover- Baby, I'm Back12/10 (3.5*)
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): 49 pages-Convincing Quinn 12/8 (4*)
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Christmas with Danny Fit 12/2 (4*)
10. Reader's Choice: Sixty Five Hours: The Twelve Days of Christmas 12/10 (4.5*)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats, Ethel!!