The Goodreads Authors Challenge - 2014

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

The Goodreads Authors Challenge
Duration: 1st January 2014 - 31st December 2014
21/30

1.Reaver by Larissa Ione (02/01/14)
2.The Savage King by Michelle M. Pillow (07/01/14)
3.Prince of Desire by Donna Grant (07/01/14)
4.Chameleon Wolf by Stormy Glenn (08/01/14)
5.Saving Ciaran by Cassandra Gold (09/01/14)
6.Three River Ranch by Roxanne Snopek (10/01/14)
7.Dire Needs by Stephanie Tyler (12/01/14)
8.Beowulf and Roxie by Marisa Chenery (13/01/14)
9.Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian (16/01/14)
10.Storm Warrior by Dani Harper (21/01/14)
11.The Demon in Me by Michelle Rowen (27/01/14)
12.Cut & Run by Madeleine Urban and Abigail Roux (02/02/14)
13.True of Heart by M.L. Rhodes (03/02/14)
14.Man Candy by Amanda Young (03/02/14)
15.How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks (06/02/14)
16.Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison (13/02/14)
17.Entwined by Elizabeth Naughton (15/02/14)
18.Assassin's Honor by Monica Burns (04/03/14)
19.Fated by Rebecca Zanetti (06/03/14)
20.Unleashed by Sara Humphreys (11/03/14)
21.Primal Law by J.D. Tyler (17/03/14)

[Sydney]

I'm still wondering whether or not we can count multiple books by the same author??

[Jodi]

Sydney wrote: "I'm still wondering whether or not we can count multiple books by the same author??"

Hi Sydney,

My guess is no because the point of this challenge is to discover new authors to you, so each new author would count. Zara is leading this challenge though and I am sure she will give you the definitive answer.

[Sydney]

That was my thought too Jodi but a lot of people have used multiple books by the same author

[Victoria]

I would agree with Jodi that surely the whole point of the challenger is to discover new authors so one author would count only once regardless of the number of books you read by the same one, that's how I'm compiling my list - perhaps some clarification from the moderators is needed

[Erika]

I would like to update my goal to 10 instead of 5, please! Which also means I have finished 6/10 instead of 3/5. Thanks! Also I'm Erika msg 20.

[ScarlettMi]

Victoria wrote: "surely the whole point of the challenger is to discover new authors..."

Except it does say right in the challenge: "The authors you read don't need to be new to you; however, we encourage you to go outside of your comfort zone a bit to discover new authors right here."

Clarification would definitely be great.

[Victoria]

Ok so while the authors being new to you might be more a spirited suggestion, and I'll admit I have previously read other books written by a couple of authors on my list, I guess the fundamental question is can one author of multiple books count multiple times for this challenge? It might be that it is down to individual choice and interpretation of the challenge. I'm sure Zara will shed some light on it.

[Sydney]

That's what I was thinking Victoria

[M.H.]

Woo-hoo! I've met my goal of reading ten Goodread Authors' books. I've read eleven since one is non-fiction and I didn't know whether it was legit. Seven of the eleven are new to me and I've really enjoyed them. This was a good challenge, whoever thought it up, kudos to you!


1. Lynn Flewelling - The Bone Doll's Twin (The Tamir Triad, #1)
2. Brad Thor - Hidden Order
3. Gail Carriger - Etiquette & Espionage
4. Tamora Pierce - Battle Magic
5. Debbie Macomber - Starting Now
6. Patricia Cornwell - From Potter's Field
7. Catherine Asaro - Schism
8. L. E. Modesitt, Jr. - The Magic of Recluce
9. Ben Coes - Power Down
10. Lindsay S. Nixon - The Happy Herbivore Cookbook
11. David Baldacci - The Camel Club

[Sam]

2/10

1. Subliminal Dust by Pooja Mittal- 3/9
2. Bleachers by John Grisham- 3/27

[❦Dawn❦]

THE GOODREADS AUTHORS CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2014

13/12

✓Marissa Meyer-- Scarlet
✓Melody Anne-- Surrender
✓Neil Gaiman--The Ocean at the End of the Lane
✓Rose Gordon-- Intentions of the Earl
✓Sue Monk Kidd--The Invention of Wings
✓Kelly Corrigan-- Lift
✓Corinna Parr-- Recess
✓Harriet Schultz--Lust and Honor
✓Simone Holloway-- Billion Dollar Baby 1
✓Lacey Silks-- My First, My Last
✓Kristen James--The Cowboy Kiss
✓Ashley Blake--The Billionaire's Desire
✓Kristin Hannah--The Glass Case

I will probably keep going if no one minds. I've enjoyed reading new authors based on this list

[Zara's Retreat]

M.H. wrote: "Woo-hoo! I've met my goal of reading ten Goodread Authors' books. I've read eleven since one is non-fiction and I didn't know whether it was legit. Seven of the eleven are new to me and I've really..."

Hi M.H.

I don't mind if you've read a non-fiction book for this challenge. The main criteria is that it's a book written by a GRs author. Some GRs authors write both fiction and non-fiction books

[Zara's Retreat]

Victoria wrote: "Ok so while the authors being new to you might be more a spirited suggestion, and I'll admit I have previously read other books written by a couple of authors on my list, I guess the fundamental qu..."

Hi Victoria,

Yes it's down to the individual participant's interpretation of this challenge as to whether you read more than one book by a GRs author or not.

[Victoria]

Thanks Zara that's good to know

[Ruth]

My goal was 10...and have read 19... :) I think I will continue and see how many Goodread's Authors I read!!

THE GOODREADS AUTHORS CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2014
19/10

1. Janet Evanovich (3)/Foul Play, The Heist, Takedown Twenty
2 John Green...The Fault in Our stars
3. Don Shelby
4. Veronica Roth..Allegiant
5. Barbara Freethy...One True love
6 Toby Neal...Black Jasmine
7. Steve Robinson...In the Blood
8. M.Louisa Locke..Uneasy Spirits ..Feb.9, 2014
9. Julie Kramer...Stalking Susan Feb.11,2014
10. Catherine Ryan Hyde...Don't Let Me Go February 17, 2014
11. Blaine Lee Pardoe....Virginia Creeper...Feb, 21,2014
12. Champagne and Lemon Drops by Jean Oram...Feb.24, 2014.
13. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn...March 4, 2014
14. Split Second by David Baldacci...March 10, 2013
15. Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi...March 13, 2014
16. Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan...March 14, 2014
17. Nowhere But Homeby Liza Palmer..March 22, 2014
18. The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie King...March 25, 2014
19. Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand by Carrie Vaughn...March 28, 2014

[Pat]

I have updated message 51, now i'm at 7/20

[Jayne]

11/12

Artificial Evil by Colin F. Barnes

[Pat]

I have updated message 51. I am now 7/20

[Victoria]

I am now on 9/25 and have updated my original list to reflect this.

[M.H.]

@Zara Thanks!

Now, I'm going to use this process to complete #readwomen2014. I love discovering new authors!

[Jayne]

I've completed my challenge.
12/12

Hushabye by Celina Grace - 4/4/14

[Pat]

Updated message 51. 9/20 toward my goal.

[Erika]

Hello! I am Erika msg 20 and I just finished 7/10 with The Fault in Our Stars.

[Alison]

i keep forgetting to look at this challenge. I have one more. Im 4/15.

[Sydney]

I just finished City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

I have 3/10 now!

[Zara's Retreat]

all updated

[Melissa]

I finished :)

1. Speechless / Hannah Harrington 01/12/14 4/5 Stars
2. Smoke Screen: A Novel / Sandra Brown 01/20/14 4/5 Stars
3. Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons / Lorna Landvik 01/25/14 3/5 Stars
4. Nights in Rodanthe / Nicholas Sparks 01/26/14 4/5 Stars
5. Fearless in High Heels / Gemma Halliday 02/03/04 2/5 Stars
6. Plantation / Dorothea Benton Frank 02/06/14 5/5 Stars
7. White Oleander / Janet Fitch 03/02/14 3/5 Stars
8. Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots / Deborah Feldman 03/22/14 3/5 Stars
9. Lost Lake / Sarah Addison Allen 03/28/14 5/5 Stars
10.Jemima J / Jane Green 04/04/14 3/5 Stars
11.Just Listen / Sarah Dessen 04/10/14 3/5 Stars
12.In Her Shoes / Jennifer Weiner 04/14/14 3/5 Stars

[Elsbeth]

I want to join with 10, please...

[Elsbeth]

On second thoughts (and after looking at the list of books I already read this year) I want to change that to 15.
And I already read:
☆*April Lindner - Jane
☆*Debbie Macomber - De Bed & Breakfast in Rose Harbor
☆*Sarah Pawley - O, That I Had Wings
☆*Alexander McCall Smith - Precious and the Puggies
☆*M.L. Stedman - Het Licht van de Zee
☆*A.R. Zander - Moscow City

So I start with 6/15

[Victoria]

I've just finished Secrets of the Sea House by Elisabeth Gifford making me 10/25

[Sonia]

7.John GreenThe Fault in Our Stars

[Pat]

I have updated message 51. I am now at 11/20 toward my goal

[✿Claire✿]

I've updated post 26, I've reached my goal of 30, currently at 32, please can I up it to 100?

[Elsbeth]

I just finished another:
The Last Human, which is written by Ink Pieper.
7/15

[Pat]

updated message 51. I'm currently 12/20 for this challenge

[Elsbeth]

I just finished my 8th book (8/15): A Cruise to Paradise, by Rebecca Hunt Kasarjian. A very nice feelgood romance (free downloadable through www.storycartel.com - in exchange for your review).

[Sydney]

Update

1. Veronica Roth - Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant
2. Markus Zusak - The Book Thief
3. Cassandra Clare - City of Bones
4. Tracey Ward - Until the End
5. Darren Shan - Zom-B

Completed: 5/10

[Elsbeth]

I just finished my 9th book: Sleepover Zoo, by Brenda Kearns.

9/15

[Cam]

I'll sign up for 8 at the moment please!

[Victoria]

I've just finished Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay making me 11/25 and I've updated my original list

[Mell]

I haven't updated here yet, so adding in my books so far!

1 Nobody But Him by Victoria Purman 12/01/14
2 Essie's Way by Pamela Cook 07/02/14
3 The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd 26/02/14
4 The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 20/03/14
5 Seven Sons by Lili St. Germain 22/03/14
6 Too Close by Lilliana Anderson 07/04/14

[Sydney]

Updated message number 243

I've got 5/10!

[Sonia]

8. Ruth Ozeki's
9. Veronica Roth

[Elsbeth]

I just finished: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman.
10/15

[Brenna]

UPDATE
Goodread Author Challenge 12
1. Ghost on Black Mountain ann hite, (complete)
2. Place of Secrets Rachel hore, (complete)
3. The widow's War, Sally Cabot Gunning (complete)
4. Haunting of Charles Dickens Lewis Buzbee(complete)
5. Mati Raine Archipelago(complete)
6. Carol Ruth Silver Freedom Rider Diary: Smuggled Notes from Parchman Prison complete
7. Shade by Marilyn Peake 5/2/2014 complete

[Anna]

Oh I've been terrible about updating.

5 of 10 completed

1. Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong Finger by Beth Harbison = 2 stars


2. Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb = 4 stars

3. Joyland by Stephen King = 3 stars

4. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman = 3 stars

5. A Different Alchemy by Chris Dietzel = 3 stars

[Sydney]

Update

1. Veronica Roth - Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant
2. Markus Zusak - The Book Thief
3. Cassandra Clare - City of Bones
4. Tracey Ward - Until the End
5. Darren Shan - Zom-B
6. A.S. Oren - Spearwood Academy One

Completed: 6/10

[Elsbeth]

Just finished a very short children's book (with my 5 year old daughter): Ben's Day by Mark C. Collins. Really funny, with beautiful drawings!

[Zara's Retreat]

I think I have everyone updated. Please let me know if I have missed anyone. Thanks