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2014 Year Long Reading Challenge
Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "Thanks, I was feeling bad and unwanted for a minute"Oh, gosh! I'm so sorry. NEVER unwanted!!! The thing that happens is that sometimes I check from my iPad, sometimes my iPhone, which means sometimes I either got the message and forgot, or sometimes, iChallenged ninny that I am, often delete messages. *sigh*
Anyway... SO GLAD to have you with us! *hugs*
UniquelyMoi ... So I Can Shine... wrote: "Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "Thanks, I was feeling bad and unwanted for a minute"Oh, gosh! I'm so sorry. NEVER unwanted!!! The thing that happens is that sometimes I check from my iPad, some..."
(*Note to self: fishing for compliments really does work)
Awww. Thank you. I knew you loved me:D
I just kept checking to see if my name was on there, but I am glad I am among the counted.
I can't wait to start the challenge. I like mine. Although October will be problematic for titles, authors etc starting with "O". But I will cross that bridge when I get to it.
2 more days!
Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "I can't wait to start the challenge. I like mine. Although October will be problematic for titles, authors etc starting with "O". But I will cross that bridge when I get to it. "Orson Scott Card wrote Ender's Game- they're making it into a movie - and I actually really enjoyed it! Olivia Parker wrote At the Bride Hunt Ball and I don't know when I've laughed so hard reading a historical romance!
Each month I want to read a book that has been on my "Oh I wanna read that!" list for a while - I'm thinking something that I keep checking out from the library but haven't gotten around to reading or something that is on my bookcase that's been there for more than a couple of months. So 12 books that I've been "meaning" to read.
Miss Kate wrote: "Each month I want to read a book that has been on my "Oh I wanna read that!" list for a while - I'm thinking something that I keep checking out from the library but haven't gotten around to reading..."Great challenge!
UniquelyMoi ... So I Can Shine... wrote: "Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "I can't wait to start the challenge. I like mine. Although October will be problematic for titles, authors etc starting with "O". But I will cross that bridge when..."My husband loves the Ender's Game series!
Thanks.
Hi everyone.. I have been on good reads for a long time and this is the first time I have ever really explored and I had no idea that there were these forums. I am interested in joining your challenge and would like to set myself a goal.. I will have to think about what it will be. How do I sign up?
WLLK: 2014 Year Long Reading Challenge ◆◆Theme: New Author and Continuing a Series◆◆
Rules: Must read 1 book by a new author and 1 book continuing a series per month.
Duration: 1/1/2014-12/31/2014
12/24
January
1) New Author:
2) Continuing Series:
February
1)New Author:
2)Continuing Series:
March
1) New Author:
2) Continuing Series:
April
1) New Author:
2) Continuing Series:
May
1) New Author:
2) Continuing Series:
June
1) New Author:
2) Continuing Series:
July
1) New Author: If I Stay by Gayle Forman
2) Continuing Series: Lady Luck (Colorado Mountain #3) by Kristen Ashley
Naomi wrote: "How do I sign up? "You just did! :) All you have to do is let me know you're in, and you're in!
*Hayley* wrote: "Count me in :) I think I will do 1 book by a new author every month and also read at least 1 book that is part of a series I need to finish :) So count me in for 24 =)"Nice!!
Naomi wrote: "Ok sweet. Now what? Lol"Now you decide what you want your challenge to be. Take a look at the other participant's posts/challenges and that'll give you some idea of how it works. :)
First one down! :)2014 Year Long Challenge
Duration: January, 1 - December, 31
Goal: Each month, read (1)one book that was published at least 10 years before and (2)one book that was published at least 5 years before.
1/24 completed
January
1. Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington (1997) == 01/05 ★★★★★
2. Black Ice by Anne Stuart (2005)
February
1. Lakota Love Song by Madeline Baker (2002)
2. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (2006)
March
1. In Too Deep by Cherry Adair (2002)
2. Slave To Love by Nikita Black (2007)
April
1. Cry No More by Linda Howard (2003)
2. Claiming the Courtesan by Anna Campbell (2007)
May
1. The Panther and the Pearl by Doreen Owens Malek (1994)
2. Squeeze Play by Kate Angell (2006)
June
1. Sweet Release by Pamela Clare (2003)
2. Her Sexiest Mistake by Jill Shalvis (2005)
July
1. Lightning That Lingers by Sharon Curtis (1983)
2. Crazy Cool by Tara Janzen (2004)
August
1. Tender Loving Care by Jennifer Greene (1987)
2. Every Breath She Takes by Norah Wilson (2004)
September
1. The Vow by Juliana Garnett (1998)
2. Simply Love by Mary Balogh (2006)
October
1. Dark Illusion by Patricia Wilson (1993)
2. The Perils of Pleasure by Julie Anne Long (2008)
November
1. The Shadow and the Star by Laura Kinsale (1991)
2. Bride Of Shadow Canyon by Stacey Kayne (2007)
December
1. Marian's Christmas Wish by Carla Kelly (1989)
2. The Long Way Home by Z.A. Maxfield (2008)
5 stars! Off to a great start! I think the oldies I'm planning to read will make me very happy, Lisa Kay.
Like a comfortable pair of old shoes.
2014 Year Long ChallengeDuration: January, 1 - December, 31
Goal: Complete series with one book remaining
Completed 0/24
1 Book to Complete
Wicked City- Zephyr Hollis by Alaya Johnson
Ever - Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Beyond Seduction– Beyond by Emma Holly
Beyond Fearless – Beyond by Rebecca York
Mistress of the Storm – Gifted Trilogy by Terri Brisbin
The Temptress – The Bride Quest by Claire Delacroix
Eternal Prey – Gods of the Night by Nina Bangs
Reckless – Brazen by Maya Banks
Master of the Shadows – Darkyn by Lynn Viehl
Just One Taste – Market Trilogy by Louisa Edwards
Wish List– Capital Theater by Lisa Kleypas
Where's My Hero? – Blydon Family by Julia Quinn
Private Arrangements– Sherry Thomas
Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart – Love By Numbers by Sarah MacLean
Queen of Babble Gets Hitched – Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot
Beauty and the Blacksmith – Spindle Cove by Tessa Dare
Hungry Like a Wolf – Novels of the Others by Christine Warren
If You Give A Girl A Viscount – Impossible Bachelors by Kieran Kramer
Upon A Winter's Night – Mackinnon’s Rangers by Pamela Clare
The Emerald Swan – The Charm Bracelet Trilogy by Jane Feather
Fangs for Nothing - The Fangover by Erin McCarthy
The Sookie Stackhouse Companion- Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris
Storming the Castle – Fairy Tales by Eloisa James
Colters' Gift – Colters’ Legacy by Maya Banks
Welcome, Cathy! That's a great list there.
WLLK 2014 Year Long Reading Challenge: On a WhimDuration: 1 January - 31 December 2014
My rules: (1) Re-discover one book that has been on my tbr-list for a long time and (2) discover one new and shiny book each month
Read: 2/24
January
✔ (1) Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase ★★★★★ 1/12
✔ (2) Fighting For Irish by Gina L. Maxwell ★★★✩✩ 1/5
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Susanne wrote: "My rules: (1) Re-discover one book that has been on my tbr-list for a long time and"By re-discover, do you mean re-read? I'm asking because I'm wondering about Lord Perfect (#3). I know it's part of the series, but I hear mixed reviews. Have you read them all?
UniquelyMoi ... So I Can Shine... wrote: "Susanne wrote: "My rules: (1) Re-discover one book that has been on my tbr-list for a long time and"By re-discover, do you mean re-read? I'm asking because I'm wondering about Lord Perfect (#3)...."
I mean to read a book that has been sadly forgotten on my tbr for way too long xD Lord Perfect is the first I've read in that series but it was a 5+ star read for me. I think top 10 historical romance ever! I will go back and read Mr. Impossible and then follow up with the rest of this series. You should definitely try it, Loretta Chase is a wonderfully talented author with fab writing and awesome characters. I've really enjoyed all books by her, and I'm happy to discover that the old one was as good or better than the new ones.
Lord of Scoundrels is an all time favorite HR for me. I adore LC's writing. And Lord Perfect can be read out of order? LoS was an out of order read for me. I'll check your review of LP when I'm back home.
Question to the Mod: Do middle initials count? I read Christmas In The Sun by R.J. Scott & Meredith Russell.
I am doing Titles, series or authors starting with "J" for January, see Ezi's Challenge
Thanks!
Ez, if YOU want it to count, it can count! This is a Build Your Own Challenge, so yeah... except for start and end dates, it's your challenge to do with as you wish!
UniquelyMoi ... So I Can Shine... wrote: "Ez, if YOU want it to count, it can count! This is a Build Your Own Challenge, so yeah... except for start and end dates, it's your challenge to do with as you wish!"thanks!
This year I am going to catch up on books I have been wanting to read but haven't gotten around to. Here's my list.
2/12
1. A Witch'sHandbook of Kisses and Curses- read 1/29
2. A Duke of Her Own- read 3/15
Good list, Alycia. I have a couple of those on mine.
I'm changing my challenge. I simply MUST catch up on review books, so that's just what I'll do. As many per month as I can.
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Dhes's Fickle Whim ChallengeI'm changing my challenge to spending the year catching up on my review commitments. So my challenge is called...
A Year in Review...
January - 6/?Run To You, Blue By You, Chance of Rain, Kaleidoscope, Feral Sins, The Countess Conspiracy
February -
March -
April -
May -
June -
July -
August -
September -
October -
November -
December -
*List Subject to Change at my Fickle Whim!
Lisa Kay wrote: "Good list, Alycia. I have a couple of those on mine."Thanks Lisa Kay. I'll have to look at your list to see what books are the same.
Lisa Kay, I can't find your challenge. Maybe you meant list in general :)And I just now got it.
UPDATE:January Challenge: Read books with Title, Author or Series name beginning with "J"
Read 6 of 8
1. Author Name: Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis
2. Author Name:
3. Author Name:
4. Author Name:
5. Author Name:
6. Author Name:
7. Author Name: Up From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost UP NEXT
8. Author Name:
Updated 2/2/14Thanks everyone I saw someone use this idea for a challenge last year. I thought it was a great idea especially to read some of the books that have been in the TBR pile for awhile.
Completed 5/26
1. Read two series from your Goodreads TBR that you have started and not finished.
The Sullivans Series by Belle Andre
Come A Little Bit Closer
Always On My Mind
One Perfect Night
The Way You Look Tonight
Kissing Under The Mistletoe
The ‘Burg Serie by Kristen Ashley
Golden TrailGolden Trail
Games of the HeartGames of the Heart
Frankie and BennyFrankie and Benny *if it is released
2. Read two books from your Goodreads TBR that you own – print books only please!
The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
Changing The Game by Jaci Burton
3. Read one book from your Goodreads TBR that will help with a difficult challenge.
TBD
4. Read one book from your Goodreads TBR that a friend, co-worker or family member has recommended to you.
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Roswell
5. Open your Goodreads TBR list and sort by date added. Make a note of the number of books on your to-read list. Divide that number in half (if you come up with a fraction, round up), and read the book that corresponds to that number.
Stripped by Jasinda Wilder
6. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by date added, oldest to newest. Set the list to show 60 books per page. Read two books from the first page of that list.
Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir by Jenny Lawson
First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones Completed 2/2
7. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by date added, oldest to newest , and set it to show 20 books per page. Read one book from the last page (or last two pages, if your last page has less than five books).
A Little Bit of Hot by Elle Kennedy
8. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by author, A-Z, and set it to show 30 books per page. Read one book from the first page of that list.
Dare Me by Megan AbbottCompleted 1/10
9. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by author, Z-A, and set it to show 40 books per page. Read one book from the first page of that list.
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
10. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by number of pages, shortest to longest, and set it to show 50 books per page. (If Goodreads does not list the number of pages for some of your books, you can use the page count found elsewhere – the author’s or publisher’s website, B&N, amazon, etc.) Read two books from the first page of that list.
Disarm by June GrayCompleted 1/24
Through The Wall by Keri Ford
11. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by average rating, and set it to show 40 books per page. Read two books from the first page of that list.
Beauty From Pain by Georgia Cates
In The Stillness by Andrea Randall
12. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by title, A-Z, and set it to show 60 books per page. Read one book from the first page of that list.
Arranged by Catherine McKenzie
Completed 1/4
13. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by title, Z-A, and set it to show 40 books per page. Read one book from the first page of that list.
Willow Springs by Toni Blake. Completed 1/2
14. Books being released in 2014.
Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis
Beyond Jealousy by Kit Rocha
Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley
Didn't quite get to the last book!January Challenge: Read books with Title, Author or Series name beginning with "J"
Read 7 of 8
1. Author Name: Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis
2. Author Name:
3. Author Name:
4. Author Name:
5. Author Name:
6. Author Name:
7. Author Name:
8. Author Name:
Ezinwanyi~still loves Spartacus wrote: " Didn't quite get to the last book!January Challenge: Read books with Title, Author or Series name beginning with "J"
Read 7 of 8
1. Author Name: Forever and a Day by Jill Sha..."
Hey, honey! This is the year long challenge. You still have time!
But Jan is over? You can still read January book?
Ezinwanyi~still loves Spartacus wrote: "But Jan is over? You can still read January book?"Oh! You broke iyou year long challenge down by months? Sorry. That's what I get for trying to post from my phone.
UniquelyMoi ... So I Can Shine... wrote: "Ezinwanyi~still loves Spartacus wrote: "But Jan is over? You can still read January book?"Oh! You broke iyou year long challenge down by months? Sorry. That's what I get for trying to post from ..."
Yea, I'm doing monthly reads. Well off to do Feb
Again ~ Glad I can make ya smile Lisa :)
Hello!Interested in hosting a Build Your Own Challenge? I'm looking for volunteers. Please sign up here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Ack, I've fallen behind in this challenge! :(2014 Year Long Challenge
Duration: January, 1 - December, 31
Goal: Each month, read (1)one book that was published at least 10 years before and (2)one book that was published at least 5 years before.
2/24 completed
January
1. Harper's Bride by Alexis Harrington (1997) == 01/05 ★★★★★
2. Black Ice by Anne Stuart (2005)
February
1. Promise Me Heaven by Connie Brockway == 02/23 ★★★☆☆
2. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (2006)
March
1. Lakota Love Song by Madeline Baker (2002)
2. Slave To Love by Nikita Black (2007)
April
1. Cry No More by Linda Howard (2003)
2. Claiming the Courtesan by Anna Campbell (2007)
May
1. The Panther and the Pearl by Doreen Owens Malek (1994)
2. Squeeze Play by Kate Angell (2006)
June
1. Sweet Release by Pamela Clare (2003)
2. Her Sexiest Mistake by Jill Shalvis (2005)
July
1. Lightning That Lingers by Sharon Curtis (1983)
2. Crazy Cool by Tara Janzen (2004)
August
1. Tender Loving Care by Jennifer Greene (1987)
2. Every Breath She Takes by Norah Wilson (2004)
September
1. The Vow by Juliana Garnett (1998)
2. Simply Love by Mary Balogh (2006)
October
1. Dark Illusion by Patricia Wilson (1993)
2. The Perils of Pleasure by Julie Anne Long (2008)
November
1. The Shadow and the Star by Laura Kinsale (1991)
2. Bride Of Shadow Canyon by Stacey Kayne (2007)
December
1. Marian's Christmas Wish by Carla Kelly (1989)
2. The Long Way Home by Z.A. Maxfield (2008)
Updated 2/28/14Completed 7/26
1. Read two series from your Goodreads TBR that you have started and not finished.
The Sullivans Series by Belle Andre
Come A Little Bit Closer
Always On My Mind
One Perfect Night
The Way You Look Tonight
Kissing Under The Mistletoe
The ‘Burg Serie by Kristen Ashley
Golden TrailGolden Trail
Games of the HeartGames of the Heart
Frankie and BennyFrankie and Benny *if it is released
2. Read two books from your Goodreads TBR that you own – print books only please!
The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
Changing The Game by Jaci Burton
3. Read one book from your Goodreads TBR that will help with a difficult challenge.
TBD
4. Read one book from your Goodreads TBR that a friend, co-worker or family member has recommended to you.
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Roswell
5. Open your Goodreads TBR list and sort by date added. Make a note of the number of books on your to-read list. Divide that number in half (if you come up with a fraction, round up), and read the book that corresponds to that number.
Stripped by Jasinda Wilder
6. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by date added, oldest to newest. Set the list to show 60 books per page. Read two books from the first page of that list.
Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir by Jenny Lawson
First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones Completed 2/2
7. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by date added, oldest to newest , and set it to show 20 books per page. Read one book from the last page (or last two pages, if your last page has less than five books).
A Little Bit of Hot by Elle Kennedy
8. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by author, A-Z, and set it to show 30 books per page. Read one book from the first page of that list.
Dare Me by Megan AbbottCompleted 1/10
9. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by author, Z-A, and set it to show 40 books per page. Read one book from the first page of that list.
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
10. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by number of pages, shortest to longest, and set it to show 50 books per page. (If Goodreads does not list the number of pages for some of your books, you can use the page count found elsewhere – the author’s or publisher’s website, B&N, amazon, etc.) Read two books from the first page of that list.
Disarm by June GrayCompleted 1/24
Through The Wall by Keri Ford
11. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by average rating, and set it to show 40 books per page. Read two books from the first page of that list.
Beauty From Pain by Georgia Cates Completed 2/9
In The Stillness by Andrea RandallCompleted 2/28
12. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by title, A-Z, and set it to show 60 books per page. Read one book from the first page of that list.
Arranged by Catherine McKenzie
Completed 1/4
13. Sort your Goodreads TBR list by title, Z-A, and set it to show 40 books per page. Read one book from the first page of that list.
Willow Springs by Toni Blake. Completed 1/2
14. Books being released in 2014.
Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis
Beyond Jealousy by Kit Rocha
Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley
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