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January, 2014: Out with the Old -- In with the New!
◈AinniA ~ the Nite Owl 0/4
◈Hanita 3/3 - Done! Congrats!
◈Hayley 5/4 - Done! Congrats!
◈Ipshita 5/5 - Done! Congrats!
◈Jenny 6/6 - Done! Congrats
◈Joann 10/10 - Done! Congrats!
◈Judy 6/6 - Done! Congrats!
◈June 0/3
◈Karen F 5/5 - Done! Congrats!
◈Kitten 13/13 - Done! Congrats!
◈Kritika 3/3 - Done! Congrats!
◈Lara 5/3 - Done! Congrats!
◈Lindy 11/11 - Done! Congrats!
◈Lisa Kay 6/6 - Done! Congrats!
◈Meltem 5/5 - Done! Congrats!
◈Nana 5/5 - Done! Congrats!
◈Nichole 6/6 - Done! Congrats!
◈Patty 9/9 - Done! Congrats!
◈Rosina 1/5
◈Snowflake 0/5
◈❤Stephanie 7/7 - Done! Congrats!
◈Susan 5/5 - Done! Congrats!
◈❀Tea❀ 11/10 - Done! Congrats!
◈Turtlecollector 8/8 - Done! Congrats!
◈Valorie 7/6 - Done! Congrats!
January, 2014: Out with the Old -- In with the New! Duration: 1st January - 31st January
Level: Hard
0/7
TBR - Beowulf and Roxie by Marisa Chenery
TBR - Chameleon Wolf by Stormy Glenn
New to you author - Dire Needs by Stephanie Tyler
new series - Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
new release - Reaver by Larissa Ione
Reader’s choice - A Bevin Hero by Joyee Flynn
Reader’s choice - Clove Sutherland by Joyee Flynn
i was wondering about the new release part, can i read a book that is released in the end of December or does it have to be released in January to count?
❤Stephanie wrote: "...can i read a book that is released in the end of December..."I would consider December still new, babe.
okay thanks :D
RLftCI: Out with the Old -- In with the New!Duration: January 1 - 31, 2014
0/6
1. "old" - Storm of Seduction, by Cindy Gerard (SJLibrary-eBook)
2. "new release" - How To Run With A Naked Werewolf, by Molly Harper (audible.com preorder)
3. "new series" - going to bookstore today; will peruse shelves. **hee hee**
4. "new to me author" - Short-Straw Bride, by Karen Witemeyer (audible.com)
5. Reader's Choice: Turn Coat, by Jim Butcher (PB) "buddy read"
6. Reader's Choice: Another Chance to Dream, by Lynn Kurland (PB) "buddy read"
TBD
Added you, babe.
I have a question first...Mr. Elf, is that you shaving on the bottom image? :P
I'm going for Harder. We'll see if I'll make it :P
Level:
: 11/10+TBR
1. Dead Secret by Beverly Connor - 09.01.14 - ★★★★
2. No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean - 16.01.14 - ★★★
3. Dead Past by Beverly Connor - 25.01.14 - ★★★★
new to you author
1. Bad Company by K.A. Mitchell - 03.01.14 - ★★★
2. St. Nacho's by Z.A. Maxfield - 05.01.14 - ★★★★
3. Hounded by Kevin Hearne - 17.01.14 - ★★★★★
4. A Casual Weekend Thing by A.J. Thomas - 25.01.14 - ★★★★
new series
1. My Fair Captain (Sci-Regency #1) by J.L. Langley - 02.01.14 - ★★★
2. A Test Of Wills (Inspector Ian Rutledge #1) by Charles Todd - 07.01.14 - ★★★★
new release
1. Billionaire Blend by Cleo Coyle - 08.01.14 - ★★★
2. Home of the Braised by Julie Hyzy - 20.01.14 - ★★★
Jenny & ❀Tea❀, added you, babes.Jenny, you could just assign authors A-Z with numbers and then go by the numerical equivalent of whatever you roll.
RLftCI January, 2014: Out with the Old -- In with the New! Duration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014
Level: Harder
0/6 Read
1. old: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
2. new release: Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovitch
3. new series: The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires by Molly Harper
4. new author: Survive by Alex Morel
5. Reader's Choice #1: TBD
6. Reader's Choice #2: TBD
**hee hee** At least your "old" is taken care of, Jenny. ☺
I'll try this one. But I'm not going to figure out what to read until I finish more of this month's challenge. 2 and a half out of 5 to go.
Joann and Teresa, I added you, babes. And Jenny, I updated your link.
I'm in. I'll plan for the easy level and see if I can go up from there :)January 2014 - Out with the Old, In with the New
level: easy
2/2
1. Old: Sizzling by Susan Mallery - been in my tbr since 2011
2. New author: Escaping Reality by Lisa Renee Jones
READ:
January, 2014: Out with the Old -- In with the New! Level: Medium
I have decided to go for 5 books instead of 3. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Read: 4/5
Old:
Starkissed
-20/01/14 ★★★★New to me Author:
The Seduction of His Wife
-07/01/14 ★★★★Shrinking Violet
New Release:
Done With Men
-21/01/14★★★★Reader's choice:
The Rosie Project
-13/01/14 ★★★★★
Susan, Judy, and Ipshita, I added you, babes. Welcome!
Also, another elf pointed out that I left off the "Wild Card" Birthday Babies. My apologies. It is there now.
I'm in, I'll figure out my list/level later.
Nichole wrote: "I'm in, I'll figure out my list/level later."Added you, babe.
I'm in! :)DONE!
Level: Medium
5/5
✔
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Hey, Meltam. Added you, babe. Welcome.
I'm in - I'll go for Medium.0/5 Read
Old: Rendezvous by Amanda Quick
New Author: Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn
New Series: A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James
My Choice: TBD
My Choice: TBD
KarenF wrote: "I'm in - I'll go for Medium."Added you, babe. Welcome.
I'm in! I have several good Old options, as well as good new ones. Plus, I love to take advantage of the Wild Card option.I'll start with going for Medium: 3-5 books, but may switch to harder as I have some good ideas.
Old: The Beach Street Knitting Society and Yarn Club 1/4
New (author): Netherworld 1/5
New (release): River Road 1/7
Wild Card: Devil's Cub 1/1
Wild Card: Alien Tango 1/7
5/5 Read
Lara wrote: "I'm in!"Added you, babe. Welcome.
Count me in for 3 books.Level:Medium
0/3 READ
OLD:
NEW SERIES:
NEW AUTHOR:
Kritika wrote: "Count me in for 3 books."Sure, babe. Added you. Welcome.
Count me in, I'll be back with my list!
Valorie wrote: "Count me in, I'll be back with my list!"Sure, babe. Added you. Welcome.
Oh I'm so HAPPY ! I can choose levels now, maybe then I'll actually finish this challenge HAH!I'm in :) -- I'll update with my level soon.
Out with the Old - In with the New! January 2014 ChallengeDuration: The Month of January
Level - Medium - 3-5 Books
5/6
Old Book: Burning Up by Susan Andersen
New Author:
New Series:
Reader's Choice:
Reader's Choice:
Man... I cannot seem to find my last book :(....
Updated January 11Out with the Old - In with the New! January 2014 Challenge
Duration: January 1 to January 31, 2014
Level: Medium - (5 Books)
Out with the Old: Up Till Now by William Shatner
New (to me) Author: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
New Series: The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens
Reader's Choice: A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan Completed 1/10/14 -- 3 Stars
Reader's Choice: Secret Heroes: Everyday Americans Who Shaped Our World by Paul Martin
*Hayley* wrote: "Oh I'm so HAPPY ! I can choose levels now, maybe then I'll actually finish this challenge HAH!"Glad you're happy, babe. Added you.
Updated your link, Teresa.
Going for medium! 0/3Old : Lessons from a Scandalous Bride by Sophie Jordan
new to me author : Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H Lawrence
new series : Come Away With Me by Kristen Proby
Timeframe: January 2014Level: Harder
Completed: 8/8
old: Graceling by Kristin Cashore 1/19/14 4♥
old: The Quick and the Thread by Amanda Lee 1/15/14 3♥
new series/author: Under Wraps by Hannah Jayne 1/16/14 3♥
new series/author: Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn 1/7/14 3♥
new series/author: Storm Front by Jim Butcher 1/13 3.5♥
new author: Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay 1/7/14 4♥
new author: Jim Henson: The Biography by Brian Jay Jones 1/12/14 3.5♥
new author/series: An Army at Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942-1943 by Rick Atkinson 1/13/14 3♥
COunt me in. I'm going for medium level :)January, 2014: Out with the Old -- In with the New!
old : Mr. Perfectby Linda Howard
New release: If Wishes Were Earlsby Elizabeth Boyle
New author: The Best Manby Kristan Higgins
June wrote: "COunt me in. I'm going for medium level :)January, 2014: Out with the Old -- In with the New!
old : Mr. Perfectby Linda Howard
New release: If Wishes Were Earlsby ..."
Mr. Perfect was on my TBR shelf for over 2 years until I read it and I should have never let it sit there that long, I loved it :). Hope you do too!
Hanita, Turtlecollector, and June, gotcha babes. Welcome.
Lindy and Snowflake, added you, babes. Welcome.
I will try for medium level1/5
1)Old Twenties Girl
2)New Series Penmort Castle
3)
4)Readers Choice The Witness
5)Wildcard Once Burned
Zina wrote: "I will try for medium level..."Gotcha, babe. Welcome.
Just realized I hadn't signed up for this one yet. I'm in for 6 :)Level - Harder (decided to do all 9 since other books I read fit)
9/9 COMPLETE
Old: Take A Deep Breath by Shar Dimick 1-24-14
New Author: Gifts of the Peramangk by Dean Mayes 1-8-14
New Author: A Lady's Revenge by Tracey Devlyn
New Series: The North Pole Challenge by Kevin George 1-23-14
New Series: Shades of Honor by Wendy Lindstrom 1-7-14
New Series: A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean 1-11-14
New Release: The Barkeep by William Lashner 1-27-14
Reader's Choice: The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks 1-2-14
Reader's Choice: Heart Strung by Evelyn Glass 1-1-14
Patty wrote: "Just realized I hadn't signed up for this one yet. I'm in for 6 :)"Added you, babe. Welcome.
January 2014: Out With The Old -- In With The New!Duration: January 1 - 31, 2014
Level: Medium (may change) - Hard
13/13 COMPLETED
✓Old: Willing Victim 1/3 ★★★★☆
✓New to Me Author: The Bird Day Battalion by Genevieve Dewey 1/14 ★★★☆
✓New to Me Author: Fixed on You by Laurelin Paige 1/5 ★★★★☆
✓New to Me Author: Blame It On The Mistletoe by Eli Easton 1/21 ★★★★★
✓New to Me Author: Playing for Keeps 1/8 ★★★★★
✓New to Me Author: French Quarter by Lacey Alexander 1/21 ★★★★☆
✓New series: Backwoods 1/12 ★★☆☆☆
✓New Series: Shock & Awe 1/22 ★★★★★
✓New Series: Quid Pro Quo 1/16 ★★★★☆
✓New Series: Temptation 1/15 ★★★★☆
✓New Series: Surrender (Bound Hearts #1) 1/6 ★★★★☆
✓Reader's Choice: Play It Safe 1/10 ★★★★★
✓Reader's Choice: Take It Off 1/17 ★★★★☆
Finished:
Hi Nana! Welcome to the challenge.
Kitten, Nana, and AinniA, gotcha, babes. Welcome.
lots of new people participating this month! Welcome :)
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First things first. We are changing to levels. Pick your level of participation.
Levels : Duration: January 1 - 31, 2014
Rules: After you determine your level, pick one or more old book(s) from your “To Be Read” (TBR) shelf based on your decade-age -- and the rest all new: You get the idea; something new!
To determine your old book(s), first scroll to the bottom of your TBR shelf and “sort” by “date added” (red arrow on Screen #1).
Second, select the number of books per page based on your decade-age (blue arrow on Screen #1). [For example, if you are in you twenties, pick 20.] If you’re in your sixties, pick any one you desire! Yay! Last, go to www.random.org to determine your shelf page number, then choose a book from that page (Screen #2, purple arrow). If you want to shave off more than one old book from your TBR shelf, roll again. As always, you may use two (2) Reader’s choice books.
Plus...
“WILD CARD!” - Remember, you may replace any book with one found on the shelves of our “Wild Card” Birthday Babies.Don't forget to add your books to the RLftCI group 14,000 in 2014 Book Count Challenge. For more info, go here. If you’re already a part of this group challenge, don't forget to tag these with the appropriate bookshelf! You may use the same bookshelf as last year; we’ve changed the date parameters.