July Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[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 8th July
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)

[Kristen]

I haven't been paying attention to this contest, but realized a bunch of the books I read fit. So I'm now half-way through - 5 down!

1. Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side
2. The Amber Spyglass from Paula's list
3. The Demon's Lexicon
4. Twenty Boy Summer
5. What the Moon Saw I'd like to go to Mexico someday
6. Go West: TBD
7. Food: TBD
8. Oliver Twist
9. A Map of the Known World
10. TBD

[Julianna]

Update 7/8

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from the United Kingdom.
The Stranger She Married by Donna Hatch (7/6)

Completed 1/10

[Melissa]

3/10 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

[Lu]

6/10 completed

1. J Title-
2. B-Day - Dark Lover (Paula)
3. UK Setting- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
4. Summer Heat-
5. Armchair Traveller- The Mystery of the 99 Steps (France)
6. Go West- Anthology -
7. Culinary Theme-
8. Nostalgia- Breaking Dawn
9. Explore a Genre- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
10. Group Shelf - Dead and Gone

[Jane(Janelba)]

Update 09/07/09

1. "J" book - J is for Judgment - Sue Grafton -
2. B'Day (Stephanie) - Lover Awakened - J.R. Ward -
3. UK - Yesterday's Affair - Sally Wentworth - 05/07/09
4. Summer Heat - Fire Me Up - Katie MacAlister -
5. Armchair Holiday - The Touch of Aphrodite - Joanna Mansell - 01/07/09
6. Go West - Once a Cowboy - Linda Warren - Currently reading on my new Sony eReader ! !
7. Culinary - Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder - Joanne Fluke -
8. Nostalgia - The Story of Diana - Trevor Hall - 09/07/09
9. Y A Book - The Lightning Thief - Rick Riordan - 10/07/09
10. Group Shelf - Love Story - Erich Segal - 06/07/09

[Annvelwis]

Progress: 7/10

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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 10-07
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 10-07
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

[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 8th July
5. Armchair Traveller- Anya Bast - Witch Blood 10th July
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)

[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 - Trail of Crumbs: Hunger, Love, and the Search for Home by Kim Sunée 7/9/09 (She writes about cooking at times throughout the book and there are recipes as the end of every chapter.)
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 -

[Lori]

6 down...4 more to go...



1.Jumping Into Things by Julia Talbot
2. ReneCade by Cameron Dane (Paula)
3. Another Chance by Shawn Lane
4. On Fire II by Drew Zachary
5. All Play & No Work by Carol Lynne
6. The Broken H by J.L. Langley
7. The Happy Onion by Ally Blue
8. Heaven Sent Heaven and Purgatory by Jet Mykles
9. Blue Ruin 2 Close to Me by Katrina Strauss
10. 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) 10th July
3. UK Setting- Freya North - Pillow Talk 2nd July
4. Summer Heat- Katie MacAlister - Fire Me Up 8th July
5. Armchair Traveller- Anya Bast - Witch Blood 10th July
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)

[Lara]

1. "J". Jude's Law by Lori Foster
2. July B-Day. Night Hawk by Lora Leigh from Nikki's shelf...finished 7-1-09
3. United Kingdom. Rebel Angels by Libba Bray
4. Summer Heat Theme: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh...finished 7-6-09
5. Armchair Holiday: Perfect For The Beach by Lori Foster...finished 7-8-09
6. Go West: Natural Disaster by Chris Owen
7. Culinary theme: Tempting Adam by Shelli Stevens
8. Nostalgia Moment: Extreme Danger by Shannon McKenna
9. Explore-A-Genre: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
10. Pick-It-For-Me Challenge. Wicked by Gregory Maguire
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[Annie]

Update - 11 July.
Lover avenged may sink my hopes of finishing this one! Might have to take a break, and hurry through the 5 'quick' reads I have left.

1. title starts with "J":
The Juniper game by Sherryl Jordan. 2 July

2. July B-Day celebrant GR shelf:
Lover avenged by JR Ward - from Nikki's shelf.
Struggling my way through this - it might be the end of the rest of the challenges! reading

3. From the UK:
Lady of Milkweed Manor by Julie Klassen.
Bound by honor by Collette Gale 6 July

4. Summer Heat Theme:
Extremely hot by Jennifer Apodaca.
Bad boys of summer by Lori Foster & others. TBR

5. Armchair Holiday:
Beach blanket bad boys by Linda Lael Miller & others. 1 July

6. Go West:
The magic of Christmas by Carolyn Davidson and others. 5 July

7. Culinary theme:
The bridesmaid's gifts by Gina Wilkins. TBR

8. Nostalgia Moment:
Good omens by Terry Prachett & Neil Gaiman. TBR

9. Young Adult:
Quaking by Kathryn Erskine. TBR

10. Group shelf/Pick-it-for-me:
The storyteller's daughter by Cameron Dokey. TBR

[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

[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.

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) 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.

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

I had to change my "J" in title

SALLIE'S JULY MONTHLY CHALLENGE:

1."J" IN TITLE: Just Breathe - Susan Wiggs
2.JULY B-DAY: Zen & the Art of Vampires-Katie MacAlister (Wendy)COMPLETED 07.07
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

[Lori]

8 down...2 more to go...



1.Jumping Into Things by Julia Talbot
2. ReneCade by Cameron Dane (Paula)
3. Another Chance by Shawn Lane
4. On Fire II by Drew Zachary
5. All Play & No Work by Carol Lynne
6. The Broken H by J.L. Langley
7. The Happy Onion by Ally Blue
8. Heaven Sent Heaven and Purgatory by Jet Mykles
9. Blue Ruin 2 Close to Me by Katrina Strauss
10. With Love by J.L. Langley

[Nikki ♥]

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 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. The Reef by Nora Roberts set in Nevis and St. Kitts

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.

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

SALLIE'S JULY MONTHLY CHALLENGE:

1."J" IN TITLE: Just Breathe-Susan Wiggs COMPLETED 07.11
2.JULY B-DAY: Zen & the Art of Vampires-Katie MacAlister (Wendy)COMPLETED 07.07
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

[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 7/11
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 11 Update:

So far we have 37 participants.

Kasia - 6 books done
Annvelwis - 7 books done
Michelle - 5 books done
Briansgirl - 3 books done
Melissa - 3 books done
Kristen - 5 books done
Sallie - 4 books done
Ann
Toni
Shyloh - 2 books done
DarkHeart - 2 books done
Shazzy - 5 books done
Mel - 3 books done
Lori - 8 books done
Lara - 3 books done
Nikki - 2 books done
Mary
BJ Rose
Julie(Mom2lnb) - 1 book done
Jackie
Lindy-Lane
LibraryLass - 8 books done
Annie - 4 books done
Maggie
Jan - 3 books done
Delitealex - 1 book done
Dalene
Laura
Jane - 5 books done
Sharon
Yz - 2 books done
colleen - 10 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Tasha
tosca
Holly - 4 books done
Kenjii - 2 books done

The following had signed up since the last update:

Lu - 3 books done

Group's running total: 101 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 16.

Happy reading, everyone!

[Melissa]

4/10 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

[Mary E.]

1/7 completed

1. J: n/a
2. B-day: (from Wendy) Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon 7/10
3. UK: Dark Seduction by Brenda Joyce CR
4. Heat: The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter
5. Summer: n/a
6. Go West: The Bounty by Beth Williamson
7. Food: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
8. Reread: n/a
9. YA: Her Wiccan, Wiccan Ways by Traci Hall
10. Pick-it-for-Me: Need by Carrie Jones

[Laura]

1. J title: Jacob - Jacquelyn Frank
2. July bday shelf: Kiss of a Demon King - Kresley Cole. Lori's shelf 7/4
3. UK: Street Magic - Caitlin Kittredge or Dark Seduction - Brenda Joyce
4. Summer heat: Heat Stroke - Rachel Caine
5. Holiday: Deadly Desire - Keri Arthur. Australia 7/8
6: Western:
7: Culinary: Agnes and the Hitman - Jennifer Crusie
8. Nostalgia:Faefever - Karen Marie Moning
9. YA: City of Bones - Cassandra Clare
10. Challenge: If Angels Burn - Lynn Viehl 7/15

[Jane(Janelba)]

Update 12 July 2009

I'm halfway there !

1. "J" book - Justice For A Ranger - Rita Herron - 14/07/09
2. B'Day (Stephanie) - Lover Awakened - J.R. Ward -
3. UK - Yesterday's Affair - Sally Wentworth - 05/07/09
4. Summer Heat - Fire Me Up - Katie MacAlister -
5. Armchair Holiday - The Touch of Aphrodite - Joanna Mansell - 01/07/09
6. Go West - Once a Cowboy - Linda Warren - 12/07/09
7. Culinary - Crime Brulee - Nancy Herndon - CurrentlyReading
8. Nostalgia - The Story of Diana - Trevor Hall - 09/07/09
9. Y A Book - The Lightning Thief - Rick Riordan - 09/07/09
10. Group Shelf - Love Story - Erich Segal - 06/07/09

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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 - At Grave's End - Jeaniene Frost (Bones is British)
4. Summer Heat Theme - The Darkest Fire - Gena Showalter
5. Set in a place you want to go on vacation - A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole (Scotland) 7/11
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 7/5
9. YA book - Evermore - Alyson Noel
10. Read a book from the group's shelf - Storm Born - Richelle Mead 7/6

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

SALLIE'S JULY MONTHLY CHALLENGE:

1."J" IN TITLE: Just Breathe-Susan Wiggs COMPLETED 07.11
2.JULY B-DAY: Zen & the Art of Vampires-Katie MacAlister (Wendy)COMPLETED 07.07
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 COMPLETED 07.12
10.PICK IT FOR ME: Still Lake - Mary Stuart

[Michelle]

1. J Title- Eileen Wilks - Jacob's Proposal 6th July
2. B-Day Celebrant's Shelf- Lora Leigh - Nauti Boy (Paula's shelf) 10th July
3. UK Setting- Freya North - Pillow Talk 2nd July
4. Summer Heat- Katie MacAlister - Fire Me Up 8th July
5. Armchair Traveller- Anya Bast - Witch Blood 10th July
6. Go West- Anthology - A wish, a kiss, a dream
7. Culinary Theme- Joanne Fluke - Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder 12th July
8. Nostalgia- Laurell K Hamilton - The Laughing Corpse
9. Explore a Genre- PC Cast - Chosen
10. Pick-it-for-me!- The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins



Michelle (Shelli_m)

[BJ Rose]

Nothing completed yet, but am halfway through one. I made two changes to my list, so am re-posting:

1. Title starts with the letter "J": Just Like a Man by Elizabeth Bevarly

2. July B-Day celebrant: Paula's shelf: Spell of the Highlander by KM Moning

3. United Kingdom author or setting: Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

4. Summer Heat Theme: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh

5. Armchair Holiday: Ireland: Tears of the Moon by Nora Roberts

6. Go West: Apache Summer by Heather Graham

7. Culinary theme: Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanna Fluke

8. Nostalgia Moment: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

9. Explore-A-Genre: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

10. Book from our Group's shelf: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini


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[Nikki ♥]

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 Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr my shelf

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

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. The Reef by Nora Roberts set in Nevis and St. Kitts

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.

[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 7/13/09

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

[Annie]

Update - 14 July. 7/10 done.

1. title starts with "J":
The Juniper game by Sherryl Jordan. 2 July.

2. July B-Day celebrant GR shelf:
Lover avenged by JR Ward - from Nikki's shelf.
Struggling my way through this - it might be the end of the rest of the challenges! reading.

3. From the UK:
Lady of Milkweed Manor by Julie Klassen.
Bound by honor by Collette Gale. 6 July.

4. Summer Heat Theme:
Extremely hot by Jennifer Apodaca.
Bad boys of summer by Lori Foster & others. 12 July.

5. Armchair Holiday:
Beach blanket bad boys by Linda Lael Miller & others. 1 July.
Up at the family holiday home near a beach - that's my favourite holiday destination... apart from hanging around at home doing nothing, while in my PJs all day.

6. Go West:
The magic of Christmas by Carolyn Davidson and others. 5 July.

7. Culinary theme:
The bridesmaid's gifts by Gina Wilkins. 13 July.

8. Nostalgia Moment:
Good omens by Terry Prachett & Neil Gaiman. 14 July.

9. Young Adult:
Quaking by Kathryn Erskine. TBR.

10. Group shelf/Pick-it-for-me:
The storyteller's daughter by Cameron Dokey. TBR.

[Melissa]

5/10 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

[BJ Rose]

Always feels good to complete the first one:

1. Title starts with the letter "J": Just Like a Man by Elizabeth Bevarly

2. July B-Day celebrant: Paula's shelf: Spell of the Highlander by KM Moning

3. United Kingdom author or setting: Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

4. Summer Heat Theme: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh

5. Armchair Holiday: Ireland: Tears of the Moon by Nora Roberts

6. Go West: Apache Summer by Heather Graham

7. Culinary theme: Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanna Fluke

8. Nostalgia Moment: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

9. Explore-A-Genre: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card July 13

10. Book from our Group's shelf: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini


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[Kasia]

What did you think of Ender's Game?

[BJ Rose]

Kasia wrote: "What did you think of Ender's Game?"

That's really a tough question to answer! I just wrote a confused/confusing review of it - confused because what I ended up saying was not what I started out with. I think the concept of what was done to Ender and the others was both scary and potentially true-to-life; remove a child from the real world, make him totally dependent on you, and then mold and manipulate. There's much more to the story than that, but that aspect hit me pretty viscerally. I rated it as a 4*, mainly because the author made me care about Ender without judging the actions of others (that was left to the reader), and because of what happened 'after the war'. I'm glad I read it, but can't say I enjoyed it, if that makes sense. It is very thought-provoking, and I plan on continuing the series.

How's that for a long answer to a short question?!

[Melissa]

6/10 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

[Mary E.]

3/7 completed

1. J: n/a
2. B-day: (from Wendy) Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon 7/10
3. UK: Dark Seduction by Brenda Joyce 7/13
4. Heat: The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter 7/14
5. Summer: n/a
6. Go West: The Bounty by Beth Williamson
7. Food: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke CR
8. Reread: n/a
9. YA: Her Wiccan, Wiccan Ways by Traci Hall
10. Pick-it-for-Me: Need by Carrie Jones

[Mel W]

Update 14/7

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 14/7

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[Julianna]

Update 7/14

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from the United Kingdom.
The Stranger She Married by Donna Hatch (7/6)

6. Go West: Read a book that has a "Western" theme. (Think cowboys, etc. Can be historical or contemporary)
Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath (7/12)

Completed 2/10

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

4/10

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 -The Girl on the Dock A Dark Fairy Tale by G. Norman Lippert 7/14/09
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 - Trail of Crumbs: Hunger, Love, and the Search for Home by Kim Sunée 7/9/09
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 -

[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 Crfavings#4 by Carol Lynn (main character is Greek, dreams about Greece)7-09
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

[Lori]

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

I loved that book too Kenjii. I'm not a big re-reader but there are some books that I would really like to read again.

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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 - At Grave's End - Jeaniene Frost (Bones is British) 7/2
4. Summer Heat Theme - The Darkest Fire - Gena Showalter 7/12
5. Set in a place you want to go on vacation - A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole (Scotland) 7/11
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 7/5
9. YA book - Evermore - Alyson Noel
10. Read a book from the group's shelf - Storm Born - Richelle Mead 7/6

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

SALLIE'S JULY MONTHLY CHALLENGE:

1."J" IN TITLE: Just Breathe-Susan Wiggs COMPLETED 07.11
2.JULY B-DAY: Zen & the Art of Vampires-Katie MacAlister (Wendy)COMPLETED 07.07
3.UK: The Other Boleyn Girl-Philippa Gregory COMPLETED 07.06
4.SUMMER HEAT: Hot Stuff-Janet Evanovich COMPLETED 07.15
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 - Rick Riordan COMPLETED 07.12
10.PICK IT FOR ME: Still Lake - Anne Stuart COMPLETED 07.19

[Annvelwis]

Progress: 10/10 Done :D

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1. Read a book which title starts with the letter "J".
Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank 13-07
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 16-07
6. Go West: Read a book that has a "Western" theme. (Think cowboys, etc. Can be historical or contemporary)
Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson 10-07
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 10-07
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 14-07

[Kasia]

Nice, congrats!

[Nikki ♥]

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 Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr my shelf

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

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. The Reef by Nora Roberts set in Nevis and St. Kitts

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. Deadly Gift by Heather Graham

[Melissa]

*changing my reread and my ya choices because my daughter is currently reading them and won't share!

6/10 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 - Glass Houses by Rachel Caine
9) young adult - Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber
10) pick-it-for-me - The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen

[D.G.]

1. J for July ..............(TBR)
2. B-Day Book..............(TBR - Beastly from Kathy's Shelf)
3. UK..............Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
4. Summer Heat..............(TBR - Slow Heat in Heaven)
5. Vacation Spot..............(TBR)
6. Western..............(TBR)
7. Culinary..............Seeing Me Naked
8. Reread..............(TBR)
9. Young Adult..............Evermore
10 Group Shelf...............(TBR- First Comes Marriage or Seduce Me At Sunrise or Sookie Bk 2)

TBR means I haven't read it yet...I just added them so I don't forget which ones qualify - specially #2 and #10.