July Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Kasia]

Hi Sharon! Welcome!

From your list I've read the Twilight and Devil Wears Prada only, but they both were fun and entertaining reads. But then you've read Twilight before so you know that.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

July Challenge has officially started.

So far we have 31 participants.

Kasia
Annvelwis
Michelle
Briansgirl
Melissa
Kristen
Sallie
Ann
Toni
Shyloh
DarkHeart
Shazzy
Mel
Lori
Lara
Nikki
Mary
BJ Rose
Julie(Mom2lnb)
Jackie
Lindy-Lane
LibraryLass
Annie
Maggie
Jan
Delitealex
Dalene
Laura
Jane - 1 book done
Sharon
Yz

Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.

Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

First update will be July 6.

Happy reading, everyone!

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1. Title starts with J - Jacob - Jacquelyn Frank
2. July B-day celebrant's shelf (Wendy) - One Foot in the Grave - Jeaniene Frost 7/1
3. author, setting, or character from UK - The Smoke Thief - Shana Abé
4. Summer Heat Theme - The Darkest Fire - Gena Showalter
5. Set in a place you want to go on vacation - (Colorado) Beneath a Rising Moon - Keri Arthur
6. Western Theme - (cowboy hero) Salt and Silver - Anna Katherine
7. Culinary theme - The Kitchen Witch - Annette Blair
8. Re-read a favorite book - Gale Force - Rachel Caine
9. YA book - Evermore - Alyson Noel
10. Read a book from the group's shelf - Storm Born - Richelle Mead

[Jane(Janelba)]

Kasia wrote: "Jane! You're fast."

Only one class on Wednesdays and they cancelled out on me yesterday so had an unexpected day off today so got started lol. It was a harlequin so a quick read !

[colleen]

9/10 Done

1. Read a book which title starts with the letter "J".
Johnny Angel - Danielle Steele 7/5/09

2. Read a book picked from a July B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from. (Paula)
Nauti Intentions by Lora Leigh 7/5/09


3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from the United Kingdom.
Bedded for the Italian's Pleasure - Anne Mather 7/1/09

4. Summer Heat Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Summer, Heat, Hot, Scorching, Fire, Sizzle, Flame, Burn, etc) or has a Hot Summer theme cover.
Firestorm by Iris Johansen 7/4/09

5. Armchair Holiday: Read a book that is set in a place you would love to go on a summer vacation.
Undying - V.K. Forrest 7/1/09 (Delaware)

6. Go West: Read a book that has a "Western" theme. (Think cowboys, etc. Can be historical or contemporary)
Killer Cowboy Charm - Vicki Lewis Thompson 7/3/09

7. Culinary theme: Read a book that has a "food" name in the title, or a "food" picture on the cover, or a character working in the "food" industry (chef, cook, caterer, etc)
Better Than Chocolate... by Jennifer LaBrecque 7/3/09

8. Nostalgia Moment: Reread a favorite book.
Manhunt - Janet Evanovich 7/2/09

9. Explore-A-Genre: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a teen as the main protagonist.

10. Read a book from our Group's shelf or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Nauti Dreams by Lora Leigh 7/5/09

[Gracie ;)]

Heyyyyy this sounds really fun I'll make my list soon! :)

[Tasha]

1. J for July (book)............................Just One of the Guys by Kristen Higgins
2. B-Day Book................................... Face the Fire by Nora Roberts {Christina}{07/15}
3. UK................................................ Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning {07/22}
4. Summer Heat................................ Harvest Heat by Carol Lynne {07/28}
5. Vacation Spot................................Package Deal by Nikki Soarde
6. Western.........................................Patton's Way by Jenny Penn
7. Food.............................................. The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal {07/18}
8. Reread..........................................
9. Young Adult.................................Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld
10.Group Shelf................................Dogs & Goddesses by Jennifer Cruise

[Annvelwis]

Progress: 5/10

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1. Read a book which title starts with the letter "J".
Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank
2. Read a book picked from a July B-Day celebrant GR shelf.
Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister 02-07
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from the United Kingdom.
The Smoke Thief by Shana Abé 05-07
4. Summer Heat Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Summer, Heat, Hot, Scorching, Fire, Sizzle, Flame, Burn, etc) or has a Hot Summer theme cover.
Sizzle by Jennifer Crusie 06-07
5. Armchair Holiday: Read a book that is set in a place you would love to go on a summer vacation.
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
6. Go West: Read a book that has a "Western" theme. (Think cowboys, etc. Can be historical or contemporary)
Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson
7. Culinary theme: Read a book that has a "food" name in the title, or a "food" picture on the cover, or a character working in the "food" industry (chef, cook, caterer, etc)
The Kitchen Witch by Annette Blair 05-07
8. Nostalgia Moment: Reread a favorite book.
You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister
9. Explore-A-Genre: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a teen as the main protagonist.
Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause 04-07
10. Read a book from our Group's shelf or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Untie My Heart by Judith Ivory

[Lori]

Update



1. Read a book which title starts with the letter "J" - Jumping Into Things by Julia Talbot

2. Read a book picked from a July B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from - ReneCade by Cameron Dane (Paula)

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from the United Kingdom - Another Chance by Shawn Lane

4. Summer Heat Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Summer, Heat, Hot, Scorching, Fire, Sizzle, Flame, Burn, etc) or has a Hot Summer theme cover - On Fire II by Drew Zachary

5. Armchair Holiday: Read a book that is set in a place you would love to go on a summer vacation - All Play & No Work by Carol Lynne

6. Go West: Read a book that has a "Western" theme. (Think cowboys, etc. Can be historical or contemporary)- The Broken H by J.L. Langley

7. Culinary theme: Read a book that has a "food" name in the title, or a "food" picture on the cover, or a character working in the "food" industry (chef, cook, caterer, etc)-The Happy Onion by Ally Blue

8. Nostalgia Moment: Reread a favorite book - Heaven Sent Heaven and Purgatory by Jet Mykles

9. Explore-A-Genre: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a teen as the main protagonist - Blue Ruin 2 Close to Me by Katrina Strauss

10. Read a book from our Group's shelf or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book - With Love by J.L. Langley

[Michelle]

1. J Title- Eileen Wilks - Jacob's Proposal
2. B-Day Celebrant's Shelf- Lora Leigh - Nauti Boy (Paula's shelf)
3. UK Setting- Freya North - Pillow Talk 2nd July
4. Summer Heat- Katie MacAlister - Fire Me Up
5. Armchair Traveller- Anya Bast - Witch Blood
6. Go West- Anthology - A wish, a kiss, a dream
7. Culinary Theme- Joanne Fluke - Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder
8. Nostalgia- Laurell K Hamilton - The Laughing Corpse
9. Explore a Genre- PC Cast - Chosen
10. Pick-it-for-me!-

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[Mel W]

1. "J" book title - Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank
2. July b-day - If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl (Paula's shelf)
3. UK - The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn 2/7
4. Summer Heat -
5. Armchair holiday -
6. Go West -
7. Culinary theme -
8. Nostalgia moment -
9. Explore-a-Genre - Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
10. Group's bookshelf -

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

SALLIE'S JULY MONTHLY CHALLENGE:

1."J" IN TITLE: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell-Susanna Clarke
2.JULY B-DAY: Zen & the Art of Vampires-Katie MacAlister (Wendy)
3.UK: The Other Boleyn Girl-Philippa Gregory
4.SUMMER HEAT: Hot Stuff-Janet Evanovich
5.ARMCHAIR HOLIDAY: Light of the Moon-Luanne Rice
6.GO WEST: Montana Creeds: Logan
7.CULINARY: Sugar Cookie Murder - Joanne Fluke COMPLETED 7/02
8.NOSTALGIA MOMENT: Voyager-Diana Gabaldon
9.EXPLORE-A-GENRE: The 39 Clues-The Maze of Bones
10.PICK IT FOR ME: Still Lake - Mary Stuart

[Melissa]

1/10 completed

1) starts with J - Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey
2) july b-day shelf (Jes) - The Host by Stephenie Meyer
3) UK - Happy Endings by Trisha Ashley
4) summer words - The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister
5) vacation (Chicago) - Cherry Bomb by J.A. Konrath
6) western - Raven and the Cowboy by Sandra Chastain
7) culinary - State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy
8) reread - The Vampire Diaries The Awakening and The Struggle by L.J. Smith
9) young adult - The Vampire Diaries The Fury and Dark Reunion by L.J. Smith
10) pick-it-for-me - The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen

[Delitealex]

1. title starts with J-Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank
2. July Bday Shelf
3. UK
4. summer heat
5. Armchair Holiday
6. western theme Mountain wild by Stacey Kayne
7. culinary theme
8. Nostalgia moment
9. Ya-Glasshouses by Rachel Caine
10. Groups shelf

[Wendy]

"J" title...

GR July b'day... [Book: Northern lights] by [Author: Nora Roberts] from Nikki's shelf

United Kingdom...

Summer heat... [Book: Hot pursuit] by [Author: Christina Skye]

Armchair holiday... [Book: Twist of fate] by [Author: Jayne Ann Krentz] (Set in Caribbean & Seattle, either would do me for a holiday!)

Western theme...

Culinary theme... The Waiting Game by Jayne Ann Krentz

Nostalgia moment...

YoungAdult...

Group shelf... [Book: Trouble in high heels] by [Author: Christina Dodd]



5/10

[tosca]

So much for my not doing any challenges - but it's got a western challenge. Hot m/m cowboys! Irresistible! So here is my (possibly) two and only items from this challenge:

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from the United Kingdom - The Perfect Poison by Amanda Quick
6. Go West: Read a book that has a "Western" theme. (Think cowboys, etc. Can be historical or contemporary) - Studs & Spurs by J.L. Langley

My will power (or won't power) sucks.

[Kasia]

Funny!!!

[Lori]

3 down but to be perfectly honest, a lot of the books I'm reading are actually novellas. I plan on doing pretty much nothing but read this holiday weekend. It's the first weekend I've not had ski practice or chorus rehearsals since January. I will grace my family with my presence tonight for a cookout but that's it!



1. Read a book which title starts with the letter "J" - Jumping Into Things by Julia Talbot

2. Read a book picked from a July B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from - ReneCade by Cameron Dane (Paula)

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from the United Kingdom - Another Chance by Shawn Lane

4. Summer Heat Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Summer, Heat, Hot, Scorching, Fire, Sizzle, Flame, Burn, etc) or has a Hot Summer theme cover - On Fire II by Drew Zachary

5. Armchair Holiday: Read a book that is set in a place you would love to go on a summer vacation - All Play & No Work by Carol Lynne

6. Go West: Read a book that has a "Western" theme. (Think cowboys, etc. Can be historical or contemporary)- The Broken H by J.L. Langley

7. Culinary theme: Read a book that has a "food" name in the title, or a "food" picture on the cover, or a character working in the "food" industry (chef, cook, caterer, etc)-The Happy Onion by Ally Blue

8. Nostalgia Moment: Reread a favorite book - Heaven Sent Heaven and Purgatory by Jet Mykles

9. Explore-A-Genre: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a teen as the main protagonist - Blue Ruin 2 Close to Me by Katrina Strauss

10. Read a book from our Group's shelf or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book - With Love by J.L. Langley

[Holly]

1. J title:

2. July bday shelf: Nauti Dreams

3. UK: My Wicked Marquess by Gaelen Foley

4. Summer heat: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh

5. Armchair Holiday: The Trouble With Paradise by Jill Shalvis

6: Western: A Tall Dark Cowboy by Mackenzie McKade

7: Culinary:

8. Nostalgia: Hot Night by Shannon McKenna

9. YA: Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr

10. Group Shelf: Dogs and Goddesses by Anne Stuart, Jennifer Crusie

[Holly]

Yz wrote: "My Tentative List:

RRR July Monthly Challenge List;

1. "J" book - Just One Sip by Katie MacAlister
2. B-day - Red Fire A Gods of Midnight Novel by Deidre Knigh..."

Hahah! You have to let me know what you think after you read Devil's Pact by Samantha Cruise!

[DarkHeart "Vehngeance"]

First one down. Really enjoyed my firs Jessica Bird book, which should be surprising since her alter-ego J.R. Ward is my favorite PNR author. =)

1. July B-Day celebrant (Wendy): Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
2. Set in the UK: Street Magic by Caitlin Kittredge
3. Summer Heat Theme: Witch Fire by Anya Bast
4. Armchair Holiday (New York): An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird 04 Jul ****
5. Culinary theme (cake on cover!): Many Bloody Returns - Tales of Birthdays with Bite Anthology
6. Nostalgia Moment: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
7. Explore-A-Genre: The Demon's Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan
8. From our Group's shelf: Tithe A Modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black

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[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

1. "J" Title - James Potter and the Curse of the Gate Keeper by G. Norman Lippert 7/2/09
2. July B-Day - Eating for England The Delights and Eccentricities of the British at the Table by Nigel Slater (Paula)
3. UK - Murder, She Wrote Highland Fling Murders by Jessica Fletcher and Donald Bain
4. Summer Theme - Summer Mahogany by Janet Dailey (Americana Series: Michigan)
5. Armchair Holiday - Yesterday's Affair by Sally Wentworth (Postcards from Europe - UK)
6. Western - The Texas Twins The Billionaire\The Bull Rider by Tina Leonard 7/4/09
7. Culinary theme - Bluegrass Blessings by Allie Pleiter
8. Reread a fav book - Another Fine Myth by Robert Lynn Asprin (Myth Adventures Book 1)
9. YA novel - London Calling #8 by Nicole Clarke
10. Group's shelf -

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Holly wrote: Hahah! You have to let me know what you think after you read Devil's Pact by Samantha Cruise! ..."


I definitely will.

I have to admit, it may not sound feasible in real life, but there is something about "size difference" written right in a book, that makes it sexy for me.

Definitely one "dirty" book, *grins* but I'm enjoying it. Have this as an e-book for so long, but haven't gotten around to reading it.

[Melissa]

2/10 completed

1) starts with J - Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey* * * *
2) july b-day shelf (Jes) - The Host by Stephenie Meyer
3) UK - Happy Endings by Trisha Ashley
4) summer words - The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister
5) vacation (Chicago) - Cherry Bomb by J.A. Konrath
6) western - Raven and the Cowboy by Sandra Chastain* * * *
7) culinary - State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy
8) reread - The Vampire Diaries The Awakening and The Struggle by L.J. Smith
9) young adult - The Vampire Diaries The Fury and Dark Reunion by L.J. Smith
10) pick-it-for-me - The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen

[Nikki ♥]

1. Read a book which title starts with the letter "J". Jewel of Atlantis by Gena Showalter

2. Read a book picked from a July B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr my shelf

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from the United Kingdom.

4. Summer Heat Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Summer, Heat, Hot, Scorching, Fire, Sizzle, Flame, Burn, etc) or has a Hot Summer theme cover.

5. Armchair Holiday: Read a book that is set in a place you would love to go on a summer vacation.

6. Go West: Read a book that has a "Western" theme. (Think cowboys, etc. Can be historical or contemporary)

7. Culinary theme: Read a book that has a "food" name in the title, or a "food" picture on the cover, or a character working in the "food" industry (chef, cook, caterer, etc)

8. Nostalgia Moment: Reread a favorite book.

9. Explore-A-Genre: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a teen as the main protagonist.

10. Read a book from our Group's shelf or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.

[Holly]

Yz wrote: "Holly wrote: Hahah! You have to let me know what you think after you read Devil's Pact by Samantha Cruise! ..."


I definitely will.

I have to admit, it may not sound feasible in real life,..."

LOL. There is definitely a size difference in this book. Will be interesting to see if you go "Mmmmm" or "Owwww".

Thats exactly how I described the book. "Dirty".

I've got a ton of Siren books that I hope to read one day. *sigh* One day I will get to read my gigantic pile-o-smut.

[Wendy]

Yz, I have an book by an author who originally comes from Suffolk, England but now lives in Hawaii. Does this fit for no. 3, UK???

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

That will work, LibraryLass.

[colleen]

10/10 Done!

1. Read a book which title starts with the letter "J".
Johnny Angel - Danielle Steele 7/5/09

2. Read a book picked from a July B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from. (Paula)
Nauti Intentions by Lora Leigh 7/5/09


3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from the United Kingdom.
Bedded for the Italian's Pleasure - Anne Mather 7/1/09

4. Summer Heat Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Summer, Heat, Hot, Scorching, Fire, Sizzle, Flame, Burn, etc) or has a Hot Summer theme cover.
Firestorm by Iris Johansen 7/4/09

5. Armchair Holiday: Read a book that is set in a place you would love to go on a summer vacation.
Undying - V.K. Forrest 7/1/09 (Delaware)

6. Go West: Read a book that has a "Western" theme. (Think cowboys, etc. Can be historical or contemporary)
Killer Cowboy Charm - Vicki Lewis Thompson 7/3/09

7. Culinary theme: Read a book that has a "food" name in the title, or a "food" picture on the cover, or a character working in the "food" industry (chef, cook, caterer, etc)
Better Than Chocolate... by Jennifer LaBrecque 7/3/09

8. Nostalgia Moment: Reread a favorite book.
Manhunt - Janet Evanovich 7/2/09

9. Explore-A-Genre: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a teen as the main protagonist.
Star Crossed by Mark Schreiber 7/5/09

10. Read a book from our Group's shelf or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Nauti Dreams by Lora Leigh 7/5/09

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[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

You read 4 books today?

[DarkHeart "Vehngeance"]

This Immortal After Dark series is brilliant. Each book is better than the last. I'm really looking forward to reading more.

1. July B-Day celebrant (Wendy): Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole 05 Jul *****
2. Set in the UK: Street Magic by Caitlin Kittredge
3. Summer Heat Theme: Witch Fire by Anya Bast
4. Armchair Holiday (New York): An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird 04 Jul ****
5. Culinary theme: Strange Brew Anthology
6. Nostalgia Moment: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
7. Explore-A-Genre: The Demon's Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan
8. From our Group's shelf: Tithe A Modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black

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[Wendy]

Yz wrote: "That will work, LibraryLass."

Thanks Yz, but I gave up on the book. Good premise but not well written.

[Mel W]

1. "J" book title - Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank
2. July b-day - If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl (Paula's shelf)
3. UK - The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn 2/7
4. Summer Heat - Summer in Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz 6/7
5. Armchair holiday -
6. Go West - High Country Bride by Linda Lael Miller
7. Culinary theme -
8. Nostalgia moment -
9. Explore-a-Genre - Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
10. Group's bookshelf -

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

LibraryLass wrote: "Yz wrote: "That will work, LibraryLass."

Thanks Yz, but I gave up on the book. Good premise but not well written."

Don't worry..I'm sure you'll find another one.

[Holly]

DarkHeart wrote: "This Immortal After Dark series is brilliant. Each book is better than the last. I'm really looking forward to reading more.

1. July B-Day celebrant (Wendy): [book:Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Nig..."

I love the Immortals After Dark series. Kresley Cole has written other books but I've only read one of them. Other people love her MacCarrick Brothers series but I just havent picked one up yet.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I've read the McCarrick Brothers trilogy, and I would say the best one is the third one. Cole's trend seems to be the stories get better as it continues.

[Lori]

5 down...5 more to go...



1. Read a book which title starts with the letter "J" - Jumping Into Things by Julia Talbot

2. Read a book picked from a July B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from - ReneCade by Cameron Dane (Paula)

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from the United Kingdom - Another Chance by Shawn Lane

4. Summer Heat Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Summer, Heat, Hot, Scorching, Fire, Sizzle, Flame, Burn, etc) or has a Hot Summer theme cover - On Fire II by Drew Zachary

5. Armchair Holiday: Read a book that is set in a place you would love to go on a summer vacation - All Play & No Work by Carol Lynne

6. Go West: Read a book that has a "Western" theme. (Think cowboys, etc. Can be historical or contemporary)- The Broken H by J.L. Langley

7. Culinary theme: Read a book that has a "food" name in the title, or a "food" picture on the cover, or a character working in the "food" industry (chef, cook, caterer, etc)-The Happy Onion by Ally Blue

8. Nostalgia Moment: Reread a favorite book - Heaven Sent Heaven and Purgatory by Jet Mykles

9. Explore-A-Genre: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a teen as the main protagonist - Blue Ruin 2 Close to Me by Katrina Strauss

10. Read a book from our Group's shelf or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book - With Love by J.L. Langley

[Michelle]

1. J Title- Eileen Wilks - Jacob's Proposal 6th July
2. B-Day Celebrant's Shelf- Lora Leigh - Nauti Boy (Paula's shelf)
3. UK Setting- Freya North - Pillow Talk 2nd July
4. Summer Heat- Katie MacAlister - Fire Me Up
5. Armchair Traveller- Anya Bast - Witch Blood
6. Go West- Anthology - A wish, a kiss, a dream
7. Culinary Theme- Joanne Fluke - Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder
8. Nostalgia- Laurell K Hamilton - The Laughing Corpse
9. Explore a Genre- PC Cast - Chosen
10. Pick-it-for-me!-



Michelle (Shelli_m)

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

SALLIE'S JULY MONTHLY CHALLENGE:

1."J" IN TITLE: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell-Susanna Clarke
2.JULY B-DAY: Zen & the Art of Vampires-Katie MacAlister (Wendy)
3.UK: The Other Boleyn Girl-Philippa Gregory COMPLETED 07.06
4.SUMMER HEAT: Hot Stuff-Janet Evanovich
5.ARMCHAIR HOLIDAY: Light of the Moon-Luanne Rice
6.GO WEST: Montana Creeds: Logan
7.CULINARY: Sugar Cookie Murder - Joanne Fluke COMPLETED 07.02
8.NOSTALGIA MOMENT: Voyager-Diana Gabaldon
9.EXPLORE-A-GENRE: The 39 Clues-The Maze of Bones
10.PICK IT FOR ME: Still Lake-Mary Stuart

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

I'll join this one, though I don't have an ovffical (or unoffical for that matter, lol) list yet. Here goes:

1. Read a book which title starts with the letter "J".

2. Read a book picked from a July B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
Sidelined: Campus Craving#2 by Carol Lynn (Lori's shelf)7-1-09
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from the United Kingdom.

4. Summer Heat Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Summer, Heat, Hot, Scorching, Fire, Sizzle, Flame, Burn, etc) or has a Hot Summer theme cover.

5. Armchair Holiday: Read a book that is set in a place you would love to go on a summer vacation.

6. Go West: Read a book that has a "Western" theme. (Think cowboys, etc. Can be historical or contemporary)

7. Culinary theme: Read a book that has a "food" name in the title, or a "food" picture on the cover, or a character working in the "food" industry (chef, cook, caterer, etc)

8. Nostalgia Moment: Reread a favorite book.

9. Explore-A-Genre: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a teen as the main protagonist.
Sacking the QB: Campus Cravings#3 By Carol Lynn (Koby, 18, QB)(CR)
10. Read a book from our Group's shelf or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

1. "J" book - Just One Sip by Katie MacAlister
2. B-day - Red Fire A Gods of Midnight Novel by Deidre Knight (Paula's shelf)
3. UK - The Untamed One by Ronda Thompson
4. Summer Theme - The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister
5. Armchair Holiday - The Kissing Game by Suzanne Brockmann 7/6
6. Go West - Devil's Pact by Samantha Cruise
7. Culinary Theme - A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
8. Nostalgia -
9. Young Adult - Marked by P.C. Cast
10. Pick-It-For-Me - Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson (Maggie's recommendation)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

July 6 Update:

So far we have 36 participants.

Kasia
Annvelwis - 5 books done
Michelle - 2 books done
Briansgirl - 2 books done
Melissa - 2 books done
Kristen
Sallie - 2 books done
Ann
Toni
Shyloh
DarkHeart - 2 books done
Shazzy - 2 books done
Mel - 2 books done
Lori - 5 books done
Lara
Nikki - 2 books done
Mary
BJ Rose
Julie(Mom2lnb)
Jackie
Lindy-Lane
LibraryLass - 5 books done
Annie
Maggie
Jan - 1 book done
Delitealex
Dalene
Laura
Jane - 1 book done
Sharon
Yz - 1 book done

The following had signed up since the last update:

colleen - 10 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Tasha
tosca
Holly
Kenjii

Group's running total: 45 books read.

1 participant had completed all ten categories.

Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.

Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

Also if you haven't posted your challenge books in the group's shelf, feel free to do so.

Next update will be July 11.

Happy reading, everyone!

[[deleted user]]

1. Title starts with J - Jacob - Jacquelyn Frank
2. July B-day celebrant's shelf (Wendy) - One Foot in the Grave - Jeaniene Frost 7/1
3. author, setting, or character from UK - The Smoke Thief - Shana Abé
4. Summer Heat Theme - The Darkest Fire - Gena Showalter
5. Set in a place you want to go on vacation - (Colorado) Beneath a Rising Moon - Keri Arthur
6. Western Theme - (cowboy hero) Salt and Silver - Anna Katherine
7. Culinary theme - Poison Study - Maria Snyder (Heroine tastes food, checking for poison.) 7/3
8. Re-read a favorite book - Gale Force - Rachel Caine
9. YA book - Evermore - Alyson Noel
10. Read a book from the group's shelf - Storm Born - Richelle Mead 7/6

[Wendy]

"J" title...

GR July b'day... [Book: Northern lights] by [Author: Nora Roberts] from Nikki's shelf

United Kingdom... [Book: Second sight] by [Author: Amanda Quick]

Summer heat... [Book: Hot pursuit] by [Author: Christina Skye]

Armchair holiday... [Book: Twist of fate] by [Author: Jayne Ann Krentz] (Set in Caribbean & Seattle, either would do me for a holiday!)

Western theme... [Book: Forbidden] by [Author: Suzanne Brockmann]

Culinary theme... The Waiting Game by Jayne Ann Krentz

Nostalgia moment... [Book: White lies] by [Author: Jayne Ann Krentz]

YoungAdult...

Group shelf... [Book: Trouble in high heels] by [Author: Christina Dodd]


8/10

[Nikki ♥]

Yz wrote: "July 6 Update:

So far we have 36 participants.

Kasia
Annvelwis - 5 books done
Michelle - 2 books done
Briansgirl - 2 books done
Melissa - 2 books done
Kristen
Sallie - 2 books done
Ann..."

Yz, I've only finished 1 book so far this month. I haven't yet read Jewel of Atlantis. I just had on my list as one to read this month. Sorry for the confusion.

[Kasia]

1. J for July (book)............................ The Julius House
2. B-Day Book................................... The Shack (Jes!)
3. UK................................................ The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
4. Summer Heat................................Heat and Dust
5. Vacation Spot................................ Prey
6. Western........................................ The Lonesome Gods
7. Eat Me.......................................... A fool for his honey
8. Reread..........................................
9. Young Adult.................................Speaker for the Dead
10.Pick-It-For-Me............................

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

1. Read a book which title starts with the letter "J".

2. Read a book picked from a July B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
Sidelined: Campus Craving#2 by Carol Lynn (Lori's shelf)7-1-09
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from the United Kingdom.

4. Summer Heat Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Summer, Heat, Hot, Scorching, Fire, Sizzle, Flame, Burn, etc) or has a Hot Summer theme cover.

5. Armchair Holiday: Read a book that is set in a place you would love to go on a summer vacation.
Off Season: Campus Cravings#4 by Carol Lynn (main character is Greek, dreams about Greece)
6. Go West: Read a book that has a "Western" theme. (Think cowboys, etc. Can be historical or contemporary)

7. Culinary theme: Read a book that has a "food" name in the title, or a "food" picture on the cover, or a character working in the "food" industry (chef, cook, caterer, etc)

8. Nostalgia Moment: Reread a favorite book.Broken Boundries by Evangeline Anderson

9. Explore-A-Genre: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a teen as the main protagonist.
Sacking the QB: Campus Cravings#3 By Carol Lynn (Koby, 18, QB)7-7-09
10. Read a book from our Group's shelf or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Red-Headed StepChild by Jaye Wells

[Mel W]

Update 8/7

1. "J" book title - Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank 8/7
2. July b-day - If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl (Paula's shelf)
3. UK - The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn 2/7
4. Summer Heat - Summer in Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz 6/7
5. Armchair holiday -
6. Go West - High Country Bride by Linda Lael Miller
7. Culinary theme -
8. Nostalgia moment -
9. Explore-a-Genre - Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
10. Group's bookshelf - Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas

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[Delitealex]

1. title starts with J-Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank
2. July Bday Shelf
3. UK
4. summer heat
5. Armchair Holiday
6. western theme Mountain wild by Stacey Kayne july 8
7. culinary theme
8. Nostalgia moment
9. Ya-Glasshouses by Rachel Caine
10. Groups shelf

[Amber]

1. "J".

2. July B-Day
The Darkest Night - Gena Showalter (Wendy’s)

3. United Kingdom.
The Seduction of The Crimson Rose - Lauren Willig

4. Summer Heat Theme
Natchez Flame - Kat Martin

5. Armchair Holiday: Read a book that is set in a place you would love to go on a summer vacation.
Killer Charms - Marianne Stillings 7/8/09

6. Go West:
Promises Reveal - Sarah MacCarty

7. Culinary theme:
Satisfaction - Marianne Stillings

8. Reread a favorite book.
White Lies - Linda Howard 7/9/09

9. Young Adult
Ghost At Dawn’s House - Ann M. Martin

10. Group's shelf
Kiss And Tell - Cherry Adair