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2014 April Monthly Challenge2014 April Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1st April - 30th April
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'A' is for April -
Geography: 7-book series -
Name Yourself Day :
National Sibling Day:
Blah, Blah, Blah Day:
World Penguin Day: black -
National Welding Month: Owns a Bar -
Reader's Choice:
COMPLETED
April 2014 TCF'S Monthly Challenge April 2014 TCF'S Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1st April - 30th April
10/10
E - Walk Around Things Day: -
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O - Stress Awareness Month -
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COMPLETED
April Challenge: " The King & The Royal Family" April Challenge: " The King & The Royal Family"
Duration: 1st April - 30th April
6/6
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Diety/Spiritual Advisor -
Warriors -
Prince -
Cook and Helper to the cook:
COMPLETED
April Ice Challenge: "Bling Bling" April Ice Challenge: "Bling Bling"
Duration: 1st April - 30th April
5/5
Red Diamond (Cover) -
Blue Diamond (Cover) -
Green Diamond (Cover) -
Yellow Diamond (Cover) -
Black Diamond (Cover) -
COMPLETED
The NBRC Mods’ April Showers Scavenger Hunt The NBRC Mods’ April Showers Scavenger Hunt
Duration: 1st April - 30th April
Level: Light Mist
4/4
W - Water -
R - Red Cover -
I - Indigo Blue cover -
P - Prince -
COMPLETED
April 2014 Genre Juice ChallengeApril 2014 Genre Juice Challenge
Duration: 1st April - 31st April
3/3
PNR
DRAMA - UF
APRIL SHOWERS - Blue Cover
COMPLETED
Creature Feature ~ April 2014: AliensCreature Feature ~ April 2014: Aliens
Duration: 1st April - 30th April
6/6
Creature: Alien -
Creature: Alien -
Genre: Science Fiction -
Genre: Science Fiction -
Genre: Fantasy -
Genre: Fantasy -
COMPLETED
~Choose My May Read~~Choose My May Read~
Crystal Picks for me:
I pick for Kari: Pleasure of a Dark Prince
COMPLETED
❤Stephanie's May 2014 Dusty Bookshelf❤Stephanie's May 2014 Dusty Bookshelf
Elishia picks for me:
I pick for Susan A: The Only One Who Knows and I Can See For Miles
COMPLETED
❤Stephanie's Finish What You Started ChallengeMay Picks
I pick for Trea: Shadowlands series by Shona Husk
Vicky picks for me:
Wife Lottery series by Jodi Thomas
A Texan's Luck (02/05/14) ♥♥♥♥♥
The Texan's Reward (19/05/14) ♥♥♥♥♥
COMPLETED
Other books read from series
Found by Evangeline Anderson (04/05/14)
Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian (10/05/14)
Revealed by Evangeline Anderson (13/05/14)
The Stubborn Lord by Michelle M. Pillow (15/05/14)
Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux and Madeleine Urban (16/05/14)
Fish & Chips by Abigail Roux and Madeleine Urban (17/05/24)
Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian (23/05/14)
Mostly May Idioms: ~ May Expresses Itself ~Mostly May Idioms: ~ May Expresses Itself ~
Duration: 1st May - 31st May
Level: Moderate Winds
5/5
• “April showers bring May flowers.” - Read a book with flowers or rain on the cover.
• “Be that as it may.” - Read a book with a character’s name begins with “B”.
• “Cinco de Mayo.” - Read a book that is fifth in a series.
• “He who fights and runs away may live to fight another day.” - Read a book with a story about survival -
• “If I may be so bold...” - Reader’s Choice. -
COMPLETED
2014 May Monthly Challenge2014 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1st May - 31st
7/7
‘M’ is for May:
Member of the Month: Published in 2011 -
Geography: law enforcement -
Cinco De Mayo (May 5): 5th in the series -
Memorial Day (May 26): military -
May Flowers:
Reader's Choice:
COMPLETED
The Jurassic Park: What Dinosaur are you? Round IIThe Jurassic Park: What Dinosaur are you? Round II
Duration: 20th May - 19th November
9/13
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Bands & Books Challenge Bands & Books Challenge
Duration: 1st April 2014 - 31st March 2015
Level: 45 rpm record
Songs: 2/7
Books: 30/49
Love and Rockets ~ Set in space
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Dexy's Midnight Runners ~ Urban Fantasy
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Grand Funk Railroad ~ Set in America Completed
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No Doubt ~ Continuing Series Completed
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Porno for Pyros ~ Paranormal Romance
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Grateful Dead ~ Vampires
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Boyz II Men ~ Alpha Males
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Cat Breeds - ChallengeCat Breeds - Challenge
Duration: 24th April - ????
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Australian Mist
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Bengal
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Cymric
Dwelf
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Foldex
German Rex
Highlander
Iberian Lynx
Japanese Bobtail
Korat
LaPerm
Munchkin
Norwegian Forest Cat
Oriental Shorthair
Persian
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Ragdoll
Scottish Fold
Thai
Ukrainian Levkoy
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White Tiger
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York Chocolate Cat
Z - Somali
Flowers - ChallengeFlowers - Challenge
Duration: 24th April - ????
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Amaryllis
Bluebell
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Carnation
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Edelweiss
Freesia
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Gerbera Daisies
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Jade Vine
Kirengeshoma Palmata
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Lotus Flower
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Marigold
Narcissus
Oenothera Blood Orange
Peach Blossom
Queen Anne's Lace
Rhododendron
Snapdragon
Tulip
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Viola Blueberry Cream
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Water Lily
Xerophyta Vicosa
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Yarrow
Zinnia
Character names - Spell-it-out ChallengeCharacter names: Spell-it-out Challenge
Duration: 1st April 2014 - Whenever I Finish
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All Characters from the Immortals After Dark series by Kresley Cole (Except for Q, X, Y and Z)
Aidan the Fierce
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Bowen MacRieve
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Carrow Graie
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Daniela the Ice Maiden
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Elizabeth “Ellie” Ann Peirce Daciano
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Furie Queen of the Valkyrie
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Garreth MacRieve
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Holly Ashwin
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Ivo the Cruel
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Jadian the Cold
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Kaderin the Coldhearted
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Lothaire The Enemy of Old
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Malkom Slaine
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Nix the Ever-Knowing
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Omort the Deathless
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Puck
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Qhuinn Lover at Last
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Regin the Radiant
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Sebastian Wroth
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Thaddeus Brayden
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Uilleam MacRieve
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Viceroy
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Woden
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Xhex Lover Mine
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Yenrieth Reaver
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Zsadist Lover Awakened
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Flower of the Month Flower of the Month
Duration: 1st May 2014 - 30th April 2015
Level: 1 - 3 books per month
The birth flower for MAY is the lily of the valley: Books for May must have covers that are at least 50% white and/or leaf green. 3/3 Done
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The birth flower for JUNE is the rose: Books for June must have covers that are at least 50% red and/or pink.
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✿ Darker After Midnight by Lara Adrian
The birth flower for JULY is the delphinium: Books for July must have covers that are at least 50% blue and/or purple.
The birth flower for AUGUST is the gladiolus: Books for August must have covers that are at least 50% red, white and/or pink.
The birth flower for SEPTEMBER is the aster: Books for September must have covers that are at least 50% pink and/or purple.
The birth flower for OCTOBER is the marigold: Books for October must have covers that are at least 50% red, orange and/or yellow.
The birth flower for NOVEMBER is the chrysanthemum: Books for November must have covers that are at least 50% orange and/or white.
The birth flower for DECEMBER is the holly: Books for December must have covers that are at least 50% red and/or leaf green. (See note below)
The birth flower for JANUARY is the snowdrop: Books for January must have covers that are at least 50% white and/or leaf green. (See note below)
The birth flower for FEBRUARY is the primose: Books for February must have covers that are at least 50% blue, pink and/or yellow.
The birth flower for MARCH is the daffodil: Books for March must have covers that are at least 50% yellow and/or orange.
The birth flower for APRIL is the daisy: Books for April must have covers that are at least 50% yellow and/or white.
Definition of a Good Lover: An A-Z Challenge Definition of a Good Lover: An A-Z Challenge
Duration: 18th April - Whenever i Finish
Level: Spell-it-out
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Affectionate
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Honest
Intelligent
Joyous
Keeps me on my Toes
Loyal
Makes me feel Loved
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Natured
Out-Minded
Passionate
Quixotic
Romantic
Strong
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Valiant
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Wants a Family
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Sexy
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Zealous
Farm to Table Challenge Farm to Table Challenge
Duration: 29th May - Whenever I Finish
Level: Commercial Farmer 30+
Option: 1 - Spell-it-out
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The Harvest:
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The Tools:
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Farm Equipment:
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Types of Gardens:
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Other Necessities:
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A Summer Romance Reading ChallengeA Summer Romance Reading Challenge
Duration: 1st June - 31st August
Level: Spell-it-out
8/20
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Summer Secret Book Santa
Summer Secret Book Santa
Duration: 1st June - 1st September
2/5
Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian
Pursued by Evangeline Anderson
Silver Lining by Maggie Osborne
Third Quarter Challenge: 2014: The Sexy Surprise Sub-genre Selections ChallengeThird Quarter Challenge: 2014: The Sexy Surprise Sub-genre Selections Challenge
Duration: 1st July - 3oth September
Level: Quick Two-fer
o/2
2014 Read the Season Welsh Edition: HAF (Summer) 2014 Read the Season Welsh Edition: HAF (Summer)
Duration: 21st June - 22nd September
Level: One (This might change)
0/3
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The May Holiday Cover Hunt The May Holiday Cover Hunt
Duration: 1st May - 31st May
3/3
May Day is lei day in Hawaii: place in a country that celebrates May day -
Star Wars Day: read a science fiction book -
Cinco de Mayo: read a book with a 5 in its number of pages -
COMPLETED
May 2014 Challenge: Gisela’s Birthday Takeover!May 2014 Challenge: Gisela’s Birthday Takeover!
Duration: 1st May - 31st May
7/7
A -
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N -
Reader’s Choices:
COMPLETED
May 2014 TCF'S Monthly ChallengeMay 2014 TCF'S Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1st May - 31st May
Level: Easy
4/4
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I - Star Wars Day -
L - National Police Week -
Y - World Press Freedom Day -
COMPLETED
May Challenge: " Book 13: The Shadows"May Challenge: " Book 13: The Shadows"
Duration: 1st May - 31st May
3/3
The Shadows: 13th BDB book: 3rd in a series -
Trez: pre-arranged hellren: Arranged Marriage -
iAm: Cupcake Shop -
COMPLETED
May 2014 Genre Juice Mini-ChallengeMay 2014 Genre Juice Mini-Challenge
✿~❀~May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii~❀~✿
3/3
UF
VAMPY: PNR
MAY DAY: flowers on cover
COMPLETED
~Choose My June Read~~Choose My June Read~
Lisa Kay picks for me: Silver Lining by Maggie Osborne
I pick for Lisa Kay: How to Marry a Duke
❤Stephanie's Finish What You Started ChallengeMay Picks
I pick for Nell: Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne series by Julia Spencer-Fleming
Jenne picks for me:
Midnight Breed series by Lara Adrian
(view spoiler)
Other books read from series
Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux (08/06/14)
Dine & Dash by Abigail Roux (08/06/14)
The Reluctant Lord by Michelle M. Pillow (11/06/14)
❤Stephanie's June 2014 Dusty Bookshelf❤Stephanie's June 2014 Dusty Bookshelf
Ezi picks for me: Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian
I pick for Denise: Perfect Shadows and Tides of War
June 2014 TCF'S Monthly Challenge June 2014 TCF'S Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1st June - 30th June
Level: Easy
5/10
L - Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian
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M - The Impatient Lord by Michelle M. Pillow
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E - Pursued by Evangeline Anderson
E - Exiled by Evangeline Anderson
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O - Silver Lining by Maggie Osborne
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June Challenge: Get Royal June Challenge: Get Royal
Duration: 1st June - 30 June
Level: Spell-it-out
5/8
Lothaire Sovereign of Dacia, the Realm of Blood and Mist and Heir to the Horde
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H - Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian *Hunter*
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E - Pursued by Evangeline Anderson (08/06/14)
June 2014 Challenge: All About JuneJune 2014 Challenge: All About June
Duration: 1st June - 30th June
Level: Spell-it-out + more
4/8
D - Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian
A - A Taste of Midnight by Lara Adrian
D - Darker After Midnight by Lara Adrian
Flag Day: Formerly in the military -
National Candy Month: “eye-candy” on the cover - The Impatient Lord by Michelle M. Pillow
National Columnists’ Day: Read a book that has garnered a lot of buzz -
Reader's Choice:
Reader's Choice:
June 2014 Spell Challenge - Weddings and PromsJune 2014 Spell Challenge - Weddings and Proms
Duration: 1st June - 30th June
3/4
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2014 Read-the-Month Welsh Edition: EBRILL
Duration: 1st April - 30th April
6/6
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Boundby Elisabeth Naughton (12/04/14)B -
The King*Black Dagger Botherhoog series* by J.R. Ward (08/04/14)R -
Born in Chainsby Caris Roane (15/04/14)I -
Deep Kiss Of Winter*Immortals After Dark series* by Kresley ColeL -
Midnight Risingby Lara Adrian (03/04/14)L -
Veil of Midnightby Lara Adrian (14/04/14)COMPLETED