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Mar 01, 2014 06:01AM
Count me in. My goal is 75 books this year. Romance being the biggest selection. Reading 4 books at the same time. Can't help it. Sometimes my mood dictates what I read. Once I have a decent list I'll share with you.
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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: 4/24
January
✔ (1) Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase ★★★★★ 1/12
✔ (2) Fighting For Irish by Gina L. Maxwell ★★★✩✩ 1/5
February
✔ (1) Double Time by Olivia Cunning ★★★★★ 2/9
✔ (2) Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young ★★✩✩✩ 2/8
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Still behind my goal, but I'll get there. Eventually. ;)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.
5/24 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 (1994) == 02/23 ★★★☆☆
2. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (2006)
March
1. Short Straw Bride by Dallas Schulze (1996) == 03/07 ★★★★☆
2. Gunfighter's Bride by Dallas Schulze (1995) == 03/31 ★★★☆☆
April
1. Cry No More by Linda Howard (2003)
2. Simply Love by Mary Balogh (2006) == 04/27 ★★★☆☆
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. Lakota Love Song by Madeline Baker (2002)
2. Every Breath She Takes by Norah Wilson (2004)
September
1. The Vow by Juliana Garnett (1998)
2. Claiming the Courtesan by Anna Campbell (2007)
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)
Well, my plan for reading one each month didn't work out but thankfully I'm getting into the reading groove. I've just finished Texas Gothic which I picked up to read about 3 years ago. I don't know why I kept putting it (and it's sort of sequel) off - definitely a great read and I'm looking forward to follow up.Texas Gothic
Spirit and Dust
Glad you're back in the groove, Miss Kate.
Lisa Kay wrote: "Glad you're back in the groove, Miss Kate."Thanks! Me too.
2nd book down. I liked Spirit and Dust and it certainly had me on the edge of my seat, but I did like Texas Gothic just a little bit better.
1. Texas Gothic
2. Spirit and Dust
I bought another book by the same author at the same time I bought Texas Gothic. Might read that next.
This year I am going to catch up on books I have been wanting to read but haven't gotten around to.5/12 Complete
1. A Witch's Handbook of Kisses and Curses- read 1/29
2. A Duke of Her Own- read 3/15
3. Forever Charmed- read 5/21
4. Tangled up in love- read 6/19
5. Love is a four-legged word- 6/22
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3/12
I bought this book a couple of years ago when I first started reading Laurenston's Pride series but just never got around to it. I loved the book, but I'm also glad I didn't read it right away because who knows when (and that's if) a sequel will come out so at least that was a year or two I wasn't torturing myself waiting on a follow up like I will be now.
Yes, SL doesn't have anything on her web-site about more in that series... and the first was written in 2009. Doesn't look good, Miss Kate.
Lisa Kay wrote: "Yes, SL doesn't have anything on her web-site about more in that series... and the first was written in 2009. Doesn't look good, Miss Kate."*Sighs* At least it was a fun read.
I'm sorry, ladies. Challenges have been quiet and so when I didn't get notifications for the posts here, I didn't think anything of it.I'll get them updated now. If I miss something, please holler!
Miss Kate wrote: "*Sighs* At least it was a fun read."Well, there's always hope! Or maybe you could write her.
For anyone interested, the All Things Spring Challenge has been posted and begins tomorrow!!It's not too late to sign up!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Lisa Kay wrote: "Well, there's always hope! Or maybe you could write her. !"There is always hope! You know, I had not thought of writing her, but I might have to do that. Hey - it's worth a shot!
4/12Woohoo. I bought a digital 'bundle' that contained "A Certain Wolfish Charm" and the following two books about the brothers Westfield about a year ago I think. I absolutely devoured the first one, so I'm thinking I'll check out the other two next.
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: 6/24
January
✔ (1) Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase ★★★★★ 1/12
✔ (2) Fighting For Irish by Gina L. Maxwell ★★★✩✩ 1/5
February
✔ (1) Double Time by Olivia Cunning ★★★★★ 2/9
✔ (2) Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young ★★✩✩✩ 2/8
March
✔ (1) Why Dukes Say I Do by Manda Collins ★★★★★ 3/5
✔ (2) Love Like the Movies by Victoria Van Tiem ★★★★★ 3/9
April
(1) The Perfect Waltz by Anne Garcie
(2) Remember When 2: The Sequel by T Torrest
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
March Challenge: Read books with Title, Author or Series name beginning with "M" Read 5 of 6
☑1. Author: J.M. Darhower: Sempre: Redemption (Done 3/5) ★★★★★
☑2. Series: Night Broken (Mercy Thompson, Book 8) (Done 3/16) ★★★★½
3. Series: If It Drives (Market Garden, Book 7)--reading next
☑4. Title: The Mane Event (Done 3/19) ★★★½
☑5. Title: Maybe Someday (Done 3/23) ★★★★½
☑6. Series: Against the Wall (Maverick Montana series) (Done 3/30) ★★★★½
Ez, I'm not sure how to update your stats. I have you down for 6/8 for the year. What's the best way for me to keep track?
UniquelyMoi ... So I Can Shine... wrote: "Ez, I'm not sure how to update your stats. I have you down for 6/8 for the year. What's the best way for me to keep track?"I don't know, but here is Ezi's Post
It has my Jan, Feb & March books. It's my goal to read at least 5 books a month!
Okay, so it's kinda fly by the seat of your pants - like mine often are! LOL! I'll mark you by month, then. Good chance I'll forget this by your next update, though. So feel free to smack around and remind me!
UniquelyMoi ... So I Can Shine... wrote: "Okay, so it's kinda fly by the seat of your pants - like mine often are! LOL! I'll mark you by month, then. Good chance I'll forget this by your next update, though. So feel free to smack around an..."I'll remind you then. Thank you:D
Have you finished BDB The King?
No, I haven't finished reading it yet. I keep getting interrupted! LOL! But OMG, it's so good. I'm at about 70% now.
UniquelyMoi ... So I Can Shine... wrote: "No, I haven't finished reading it yet. I keep getting interrupted! LOL! But OMG, it's so good. I'm at about 70% now."I am only on chapter 5, but i am listening to it as i type:D
Chapter 47 on audio right now.
Updated 4/21/14Completed 12/28
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 Trail
Games of the Heart
Frankie 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 books from your Goodreads TBR that a friend, co-worker or family member has recommended to you.
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Roswell
An Invitation to Sin by Sarah Morgan Completed 4/17
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 Completed 4/9
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 Completed 4/5
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 Completed 3/7
Beyond Jealousy by Kit Rocha
Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley Completed 3/15
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: 8/24
January
✔ (1) Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase ★★★★★ 1/12
✔ (2) Fighting For Irish by Gina L. Maxwell ★★★✩✩ 1/5
February
✔ (1) Double Time by Olivia Cunning ★★★★★ 2/9
✔ (2) Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young ★★✩✩✩ 2/8
March
✔ (1) Why Dukes Say I Do by Manda Collins ★★★★★ 3/5
✔ (2) Love Like the Movies by Victoria Van Tiem ★★★★★ 3/9
April
✔ (1) The Perfect Waltz by Anne Garcie ★★★★★ 4/5
✔ (2) Hate Me by Jillian Dodd ★★★★ 4/14
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
I am still reading Power Exchange...will I get credit for April if I finish within the next day or two?April Challenge: Read books with Title, Author or Series name beginning with "A"
Read 3 of 4
☑1) Author's Name: If It Drives by Aleksandr Voinov (Done 4/13) ★★★★
2) Author's Name: Power Exchange by A.J. Rose--currently reading
☑3) Author's Name:Static (Done 4/25) ★★★ by L.A.Witt
☑4) Series Name: Obsidian Butterfly (Done 4/29) ★★★★½ (Anita Blake, Book 1)
April Challenge: Read books with Title, Author or Series name beginning with "A" Read 3 of 4
☑1) Author's Name: If It Drives by Aleksandr Voinov (Done 4/13) ★★★★
2) Author's Name:Power Exchange by A.J. Rose--currently reading and will finish in May:D
☑3) Author's Name:Static (Done 4/25) ★★★ by L.A.Witt
☑4) Series Name: Obsidian Butterfly (Done 4/29) ★★★★½ (Anita Blake, Book 1)
This is such a hard challenge! Why have I signed up for it? Oh yeah, because I'm crazy, LOL.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.
7/24 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 (1994) == 02/23 ★★★☆☆
2. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (2006)
March
1. Short Straw Bride by Dallas Schulze (1996) == 03/07 ★★★★☆
2. Gunfighter's Bride by Dallas Schulze (1995) == 03/31 ★★★☆☆
April
1. Cry No More by Linda Howard (2003)
2. Simply Love by Mary Balogh (2006) == 04/27 ★★★☆☆
May
1. Loving Jessie by Dallas Schulze (2002) == 05/16 ★★★★☆
2. The Prince & The Pregnant Princess (Desert Rogues, #6) by Susan Mallery (2002) == 05/20 ★★★★☆
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. Lakota Love Song by Madeline Baker (2002)
2. Every Breath She Takes by Norah Wilson (2004)
September
1. The Vow by Juliana Garnett (1998)
2. Claiming the Courtesan by Anna Campbell (2007)
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)
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: 10/24
January
✔ (1) Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase ★★★★★ 1/12
✔ (2) Fighting For Irish by Gina L. Maxwell ★★★✩✩ 1/5
February
✔ (1) Double Time by Olivia Cunning ★★★★★ 2/9
✔ (2) Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young ★★✩✩✩ 2/8
March
✔ (1) Why Dukes Say I Do by Manda Collins ★★★★★ 3/5
✔ (2) Love Like the Movies by Victoria Van Tiem ★★★★★ 3/9
April
✔ (1) The Perfect Waltz by Anne Garcie ★★★★★ 4/5
✔ (2) Hate Me by Jillian Dodd ★★★★ 4/14
May
✔ (1) A Night Like This by Julia Quinn ★★★★★ 4/7
✔ (2) As Hot As It Gets by Elle Kennedy ★★★★★ 4/24
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
May Challenge: Read books with Title, Author or Series name beginning with "M" Read 4 of 4
☑1) Author's Name: The Ranger by Monica McCarty (Done 5/8) ★★★
☑2) Author's Name: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstem (Done 5/28) ★★★★
☑3) Title: Mark of the Demon (Done 5/17) ★★★★
☑4) Series Name: Wake Me Up Inside (Done 5/22) ★★★★½ (Mates, Book 1)
Ezinwanyi~still loves Spartacus wrote: " May Challenge: Read books with Title, Author or Series name beginning with "M" Read 4 of 4
☑1) Author's Name: The Ranger by Monica McCarty (Done 5/8) ★★★
☑2) Author's Name: [..."
I need to read Monica McCarty's series. 3 stars isn't bad. What did you enjoy and what did you find lacking?
UniquelyMoi ... So I Can Shine... wrote: "I need to read Monica McCarty's series. 3 stars isn't bad. What did you enjoy and what did you find lacking? ..."I didn't enjoy it. 3-stars is for it being an average story. But I didn't connect with her characters and her writing was boring. I have listened to this and I have read it, and still found it average.
So it's the book, AND the narrator that don't interest me
Lisa Kay wrote: "Congrats, Ezin!"Gracias
Thank you, Ezin, for your insights into the story.
Montly update - still running behind...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.
8/24 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 (1994) == 02/23 ★★★☆☆
2. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (2006)
March
1. Short Straw Bride by Dallas Schulze (1996) == 03/07 ★★★★☆
2. Gunfighter's Bride by Dallas Schulze (1995) == 03/31 ★★★☆☆
April
1. Cry No More by Linda Howard (2003)
2. Simply Love by Mary Balogh (2006) == 04/27 ★★★☆☆
May
1. Loving Jessie by Dallas Schulze (2002) == 05/16 ★★★★☆
2. The Prince & The Pregnant Princess (Desert Rogues, #6) by Susan Mallery (2002) == 05/20 ★★★★☆
June
1. Desire by Amanda Quick (1993) == 06/03 ★★★★☆
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. Lakota Love Song by Madeline Baker (2002)
2. Every Breath She Takes by Norah Wilson (2004)
September
1. The Vow by Juliana Garnett (1998)
2. Claiming the Courtesan by Anna Campbell (2007)
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)
Dina wrote: "Montly update - still running behind..."Still, looking good, Dina.
I'll update when I get home, but just to say... I'm like 30+ books behind on my GR 2024 challenge, and ain't no way I'll catch up. Unless people start writing chapter length books.
2014, I meant. I like to plan ahead but not that far ahead!
I was going to say, Dhes, if you're making headway on 2024, you're doing GREAT! LOL!
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