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I'm in for 5 this month2014 January Monthly Challenge
4/5 Done
1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Member of the Month: Courtney - Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010. Here is the link to Courtney's shelves. Please read a book from any of Courtney's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in August of any year.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from West Virginia.
Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue
Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover.
4. Jan. 1 - The Demon's Forbidden Passion finished 1/12/14 ****
Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries, read a book set in a European country OR a book with a body of water on the cover.
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover or the title OR with a farmer main character.
7. Out with the Old: Ink Exchange Finished 1/17/14 *****
8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).
9. National Blood Donor Month: Blood Bound Finished 1/6/14 *****
10. Reader's Choice: Taming The DragonFINISHED 1/12/14 *****
Got my 5!!RRRC Monthly Challenge
January 1-31, 2014
5/5
√ 1. J = James, Eloisa: A Kiss at Midnight - 1.13
2. Published in August: Wicked Weaves by Joyce Lavene (Aug. 2008)
3. American Civil War: Gods and Generals by Jeff Schaara
√ 4. New-to-me-author: Emily March: Angel's Rest - 1.15
√ 5. European country: England: What A Lady Wants by Victoria Alexander - 1.03
6. Fruit on the cover & in title: Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
√ 7. 2012 or older: (2006) The Son Between Them by Molly O'Keefe = 1.20
8. Nov 2013 or newer: The Devil Wears Kilts by Suzanne Enoch (published 11.26.13)
9. Vampires: Dark Storm by Christine Feehan
√ 10. Reader's Choice: The Lies That Bind by Kate Carlisle - 1.19
Elizabeth wrote: "Way to go Kait and BJ Rose!!"Thanks, Elizabeth!
Anja wrote: "10/10✔ 1. 'J' is for January: Desperately Seeking Shapeshifter by Jessica Sims 1/13
✔ 2. Member of the Month: Willing Victim by Cara McKenna 1/19
✔ 3. Geography: Wait for You by J. Lynn 1/13
..."
Yay, Anja! Congrats!
I know I'm late but I'm in for 5 Please4/5 Read
✔ 3. Geography: (Blue Cover)
The Wedding Dress Diaries 25/Jan/14 (★★★)
✔ 4. New Year’s day: (New to me Author)
The Governess Affair 24/Jan/14 (★★★★)
✔ 7. Out with the Old:
A Highlander's Destiny 18/Jan/14 (★★★★★)
✔ 9. National Blood Donor Month: (Vampires)
A Touch of Midnight 21/Jan/14 (★★★★)
10. Reader's Choice: Enticed
~Momi~ wrote: "I know I'm late but I'm in for 5 Please4/5 Read
✔ 3. Geography: (Blue Cover)
The Wedding Dress Diaries 25/Jan/14 (★★★)
✔ 4. New Year’s day: (New to me Author)
[book:The Governe..."
Welcome Momi! Glad you've joined us!
Thank you, Elizabeth and Hayley! Congrats to the other finishers! :)See you all in February! ;)
RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge1/1/14 ~ 1/31/14
8/8 Read
1. 'J' is for January: Secrets Jordan Castillo Price 1/10/14 3♥
3. Geography: blue cover
1/12/14 4♥4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Protecting What's His 1/19/14 3.75♥
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Into the Dreaming 1/20/14 3♥
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest):
1/16/14 4♥7. Out with the Old: Take No Prisoners 1/22/14 4♥(on my TBR since 11/2012)
9. National Blood Donor Month: When Darkness Comes 1/5/14 3.5♥
10. Reader's Choice: Cry Wolf 1/9/14 4♥
2014 January Monthly ChallengeCompleted: 7/10
1. 'J' is for January:
2. Member of the Month: Courtney Daughter of Smoke & Bone
3. Geography:
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day:
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany:
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest):
7. Out with the Old:
8. In with the new:
9. National Blood Donor Month: Lover Reborn
10. Reader's Choice:
2014 January Monthly Challenge10 of 10 FINSHED!!!!
✔1. 'J' is for January:
Jesse's Brother – Wendy Ely
Done - 01.04 - ★ - awful book - don't read!
✔2. Member of the Month - Courtney:
Kiss an Angel – Susan Elizabet Phillips
Done - 01.24 - ★★★★
✔3. Geography:
Sultry with a Twist – Macy Beckett (blue and gold cover)
Done - 01.17 - ★★★★
✔4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day:
It Had to Be You – Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Chicago Stars series)
Done - 01.06 - ★★★★
✔5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany:
Rush – Maya Banks (water on cover)
Done - 01.18 - ★★★★
✔6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest):
Uncertain Loyalties – Patricia Watters (farmer as main character)
Done - 01.24 - ★★ 1/2 - Very disappointed.
✔7. Out with the Old:
A Lot Like Love – Julia James (on TBR since April 2012)
Done - 01.21 - ★★★★
✔8. In with the New:
Worth the Fight – L.D. Davis (Dec 27, 2013)
Done - 01.08 - ★★★★★
✔9. National Blood Donor Month:
Exquisite – Ella Frank (doctor main character)
Done - 01.07 - ★★★★
✔10. Reader's Choice:
Burn – Maya Banks
Done - 01.20 - ★★★★
I'm in for 7 this monthRRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014
7/7 Read
Challenge Complete 01.21.14
1. 'J' is for January: Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich, 01.14.14 ★★★
2. Member of the Month Courtney!: Killbox by Ann Aguirre, 01.05.14 ★★★★★
3. Geography (blue cover): Dangerous by JAX, 01.16.14 ★★★
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Netherworld #1, Don't Fear the Reaper by Michelle Muto, 01.06.14 ★★★★
5. Out with the Old (TBR 02.07.11): Unleash the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 01.21.14 ★★★★1/2
6. National Blood Donor Month: Pretty When She Kills by Rhiannon Frater, 01.09.14 ★★★★
7. Reader's Choice: World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks, 01.02.14 ★★★★★
Monthly Challenges > 2014 January Monthly Challenge - Participants thread2014 January Monthly Challenge
10/10
1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Just A Taste (New York Blades #6) by Deirdre Martin 01/13/14
2. Member of the Month: Courtney - Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010. Here is the link to Courtney's shelves. Please read a book from any of Courtney's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in August of any year.
Simply Irresistible (Lucky Harbor #1) by Jill Shalvis 01/19/14
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from West Virginia.
Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue
Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover.
Enthralled (Breeds #28) by Lora Leigh 01/17/14
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author:
Fury (New Species #1) by Laurann Dohner 01/11/14
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries, read a book set in a European country OR a book with a body of water on the cover.
A Greek Escape by Elizabeth Power 01/25/14
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover or the title OR with a farmer main character.
Last Kiss Goodnight (Otherworld Assassin #1) by Gena Showalter 01/24/14
7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR.
Feb 24, 2012 - Slade (New Species #2) by Laurann Dohner 01/10/14
8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).
Published December 10th 2013 - True (New Species #11) by Laurann Dohner 01/03/14
9. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.
When Darkness Comes (Guardians of Eternity #1) by Alexandra Ivy 01/09/14
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Chasing Stanley (New York Blades #5) by Deirdre Martin 01/12/14
Congrats Melissa, Laurla, Joann and AndaM!!
AndaM wrote: "Monthly Challenges > 2014 January Monthly Challenge - Participants thread2014 January Monthly Challenge
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1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's fir..."
AndaM, what did you think of Just A Taste? I've read the first 3 books of this series and I'm not sure whether I should continue or not.
Elizabeth wrote: "AndaM wrote: "Monthly Challenges > 2014 January Monthly Challenge - Participants thread2014 January Monthly Challenge
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1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whos..."
I like it, is easy to read and funny. New York Blades is not one of my favorite series, I can't read more then 1-2 books at the time (too boring), but I like Anthony's story. And we have a pick in Michael life too, so it's worth the time (at least for me it worth it).
Update (original post #59):I'm getting close!
RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge
Completed: 7/10
1. 'J' is for January: Jagged Jan. 11, 2014
2. Member of the Month: Barely a Lady (published in 2010) Jan. 6, 2014
3. Geography (book with a blue cover) A Certain Wolfish Charm
4. First book in a series: Texas Bride (Mail Order Brides, #1) Jan. 1, 2014
5. Epiphany (book set in a European country):
The Maiden Jan. 2, 2014
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (small yellow flowers on cover): The Velvet Promise Jan. 3, 2014
7. Out with the Old: Crux
8. In with the new: Sweet Revenge Jan. 26, 2014
9. National Blood Donor Month (read a book with vampires): Kiss of Midnight
10. Reader's Choice: Rock Hard Jan. 9, 2014
Kat wrote: "Update (original post #59):I'm getting close!
RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge
Completed: 7/10
1. 'J' is for January: Jagged Jan. 11, 2014
2. Member of the Month: [book:Bare..."
Keep going, Kat! You have 5 more days!
Making my way through the list...50 hour work weeks really do get in the way of reading. Lol January 2014 Reading Challenge
Duration: Jan. 1st ~ Jan. 31st
6/10 Completed
1. 'J' is for January: Home for the Holidays by Jeaniene Frost
2. Member of the Month: Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead
3. Geography: Easy by Tammara Webber -
* 4. Jan. 1 - New Year's Day: The Cupcake Diaries: Sweet on You (The Cupcake Diaries, #1) by Darlene Panzera - finished 1/5/14 (4 Stars)
* 5. Jan. 6 - Epiphany: Naked (The Blackstone Affair, #1) by Raine Miller - finished 1/7/14 (4 Stars)
* 6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Sweet Surrender (Sweet Series, #1) by Maya Banks - finished 1/18/14 (3 1/2 Stars)
* 7. Out with the Old: Scandalous (Scandalous, #1) by H.M. Ward - finished 1/23/14 (4 Stars)
* 8. In with the new: Hope Flames by Jaci Burton - finished 1/25/14 (5 Stars)
9. National Blood Donor Month: Up from the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
* 10. Reader's Choice: The Fallen King (Bellum Sisters, #4) by T.A. Grey - finished 1/21/14 (4 Stars)
RRRC 2014 January Monthly ChallengeDuration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014
Read 9/10
1. 'J' is for January: Jill Shalvis - Forever and a Day, 1/2/2014, 4*
2. Member of the Month: Courtney- Burned, 1/18/2014, 3*
3. Geography: Allegiant, 1/10/2014, 2.5*
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: (first book in a series) The Gamble, 1/18/2014, 4*
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: (body of water)Loving Evangeline, 1/14/2013, 3*
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): (plant in the title) The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, 1/6/2014, 4*
7. Out with the Old: Outlander
8. In with the new: (Dec 2013) Full Throttle, 1/26/2014, 3.5*
9. National Blood Donor Month: (vampires) Archangel's Legion, 1/2/2014, 4*
10. Reader's Choice: Frost Burned, 1/4/2014, 3.5*
READ: 6/9
1. 'J' is for January: The Janus Affair - Philippa Ballantine
✔2. Member of the Month: Degrees of Wrong - Anna Scarlett (pub Aug 2012) 1/4
3. Geography: Shadow Walker - Allyson James (blue cover)
✔4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Instant Attraction - Jill Shalvis (Wilder #1) 1/24
✔5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Never Seduce a Scot - Maya Banks (Scotland) 1/10
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi: SKIP
7. Out with the Old: Dark Stranger - Susan Sizemore (on TBR since 9/2009)
✔8. In with the new: Reaver - Larissa Ione (pub 12/17/13) 1/5
✔9. National Blood Donor Month: Nature Of The Beast - Hannah Howell (vampires) 1/8
✔10. Reader's Choice: Dreams of a Dark Warrior - Kresley Cole 1/16
2014 January Monthly Challenge9/10 Completed
01. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
02. Member of the Month: Courtney ~ Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010. Please read a book from any of Courtney's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in August of any year.
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from West Virginia.
Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue
Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover.
Unearthed by C.J. Barry
04. New Year’s Day (Jan. 1): Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new-to-you author.
05. Epiphany (Jan. 6): Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries ~ Read a book set in a European country OR a book with a body of water on the cover.
06. Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest) (Jan. 14): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover or the title OR with a farmer main character.
07. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR.
08. In with the New: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).
09. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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Read: 10/10 ~~ DONE!!1. 'J' is for January: My Rugby-Playing Twink by Jaime Simms 1/12/14 ★★★☆☆
2. Member of the Month: Man Down (2010) 1/1/14 ★★★☆☆
3. Geography: A Kiss at Midnight 1/15/14 ★★★★☆
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Training Season 1/3/14 ★★★★☆
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Under Contract 1/18/14 ★★★★☆
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Bayou Moon 1/11/14 ★★★★☆
7. Out with the Old: Love in the Afternoon 1/1/14 ★★★★☆
8. In with the new: Different Strokes 1/1/14 ★★★★☆
9. National Blood Donor Month: Winter Winds 1/11/14 ★★★☆☆
10. Reader's Choice: The Elegant Corpse 1/26/14 ★★★☆☆
WTG finishers!!
January 2014 RRRC Monthly ChallengeGoal: 7/8 Completed
1. "J" Read:
2. MotM-Courtney:
3. West Virginia Colors:
4. New Years:
7. Out with the Old: Seduce Me by Robyn DeHart
8. In with the New:
9. Blood Donor Month:
10. Reader's Choice:
5/5 Read - Finished ;)✔ 3. Geography: (Blue Cover)
The Wedding Dress Diaries 25/Jan/14 (★★★)
✔ 4. New Year’s day: (New to me Author)
The Governess Affair 24/Jan/14 (★★★★)
✔ 7. Out with the Old:
A Highlander's Destiny 18/Jan/14 (★★★★★)
✔ 9. National Blood Donor Month: (Vampires)
A Touch of Midnight 21/Jan/14 (★★★★)
✔ 10. Reader's Choice:
Enticed 27/Jan/14 (★★★)
Done!Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2014 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2014 - 1/31/2014
Progress: 8 out of 8
1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Member of the Month: Courtney - Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010. Here is the link to Courtney's shelves. Please read a book from any of Courtney's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in August of any year:
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard - ***** - 1/14/2014
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from West Virginia. Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover:
Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong Finger by Beth Harbison - ***** - 1/16/2014 - Blue Cover
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day: Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author:
Melissa Explains It All: Tales from My Abnormally Normal Life by Melissa Joan Hart - ***** - 1/10/2014
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries, read a book
Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris - **** - 1/14/2014
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover or the title OR with a farmer main character:
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah - ***** - 1/15/2014
7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR:
Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 1/8/2014
8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).
9. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession:
When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James - *** - 1/9/2014
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
Not Becoming My Mother: and Other Things She Taught Me Along the Way by Ruth Reichl - **** - 1/12/2014
Read 9/108. In with the new: Dark Witch by Nora Roberts
I signed up for the wrong list, someone tricked me
Done!!10/10 Completed
January 4/5 updated 1/27/141. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.The Sword 1/9/14 3 stars
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from West Virginia.
Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue
Alternatively, a book with a musician main character The Rocker That Holds Me 1/2/14 2 stars
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author: Tall, Tatted and Tempting 1/3/14 3 stars
7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR. Betrayed 1/27/14 2 stars
8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer). Hard As It Gets
January Monthly ChallengeI'm in for 10, I'll post as I go!
10 of 10. Updated 1.27.14 Done!!
1. 'J' is for January: His For The Holidays by Josh Lanyon, et al. 1.6.14
2. Member of the Month - Courtney: Small Town Siren by Sophie Oak 1.11.14
3. Geography - West Virginia: Love on a Wing and a Prayer by T.A. Webb 1.17.14
4. Jan. 1 - New Year's Day: Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley 1.27.14
5. Jan.6 - Epiphany: Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James 1.17.14
6. Jan.14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake 1.22.14
7. Out with the Old: Surrender by Pamela Clare 1.8.14
8. In with the New: After the Storm by Maya Banks 1.16.14
9. National Blood Donor Month: Reaver by Larissa Ione 1.13.14
10. Reader's Choice: Sidecar by Amy Lane 1.24.14
Congratulations to all the finishers!!
Hooray for Suzanne, Mary Ann and MountainKat!!
Lindy wrote: "I signed up for the wrong list, someone tricked me"It's ok, just post your list here:)
Number of Participants: 104Finished their challenge so far: 36 (34,6%)
Never reported their progress: 28 (26,9%)
2014 January Monthly ChallengeCongratulations to all the finishers!!!
10/10 Completed
01. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
02. Member of the Month: Courtney ~ Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010. Please read a book from any of Courtney's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in August of any year.
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from West Virginia.
Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue
Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover.
04. New Year’s Day (Jan. 1): Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new-to-you author.
05. Epiphany (Jan. 6): Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries ~ Read a book set in a European country OR a book with a body of water on the cover.
06. Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest) (Jan. 14): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover or the title OR with a farmer main character.
07. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR.
08. In with the New: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).
09. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Bookchaser wrote: "2014 January Monthly ChallengeCongratulations to all the finishers!!!
10/10 Completed
01. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name sta..."
Way to go, Bookchaser!
Ora wrote: "2014 January Monthly ChallengeRead 10/10 COMPLETED!
1. 'J' is for January: The Ever After of Ella and Micha Jessica Sorensen 01/13
2. Member of the Month: Courtn..."
Congrats, Ora!
Sarah wrote: "January 2014 Monthly ChallengeJanuary 1st to 31st, 2014
5/5 Completed
1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.: Into H..."
Congrats, Sarah! Can't wait to read The perfect match, as well! I have it on deck for February!
Irina wrote: "January monthly ChallengeCOMPLETED!
Read: 5 out of 5
1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Last Hit by Jessica Cla..."
Yay, Irina! Congrats!
Congrats to all the finishers! 8/8 Read - Complete
1. J is for January:
2. Hi Courtney!
3. West Virginia:
4. New Years Day:
5. Out with the Old:
6. In with the New:
7. National Blood Donor's Month:
8: My Choice:
Unread: All Done!
Read:
I guess I didn't sign up but I'm in and doneJanuary PT
1. J for January: Don't Look Down by Jennifer Crusie (1/7)
2. from Courtney's shelves: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield (1/15)
3. cover - blue/gold: Paths of Glory by Jeffrey Archer (1/2)
4. 1st in series: Totally Buzzed by Gale Borger (1/11)
5. set in European Country (England): Emerald Green by Kerstin Gier (1/3)
6. cover - plants: Last Chance Beauty Queen by Hope Ramsay (1/24)
7. TBR since 2012: The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson (1/22)
8. pub since November (Dec 2013): Missing in Mudbug by Jana Deleon (1/23)
9. vampire: Vittorio: The Vampire by Anne Rice (1/28)
10. choice: Sizzle by Julie Garwood (1/3)
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 5/5 read xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX I HAVE FINISHED!!!! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'...
2. Member of the Month: Courtney - Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010. Here is the link to Courtney's shelves. Please read a book from any of Courtney's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in August of any year...SKIP
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from West Virginia.
Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue
Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover...Cover..DRAGOS TAKES A HOLIDAY...Thea Harrison...1-3-14
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author:....MAID FOR LOVE by Marie Force ...1-27/14
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries, read a book set in a European country OR a book with a body of water on the cover. (European country)...THE DEVIL WEARS KILTS by Suzanne Enoch...1-20-14
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover or the title OR with a farmer main character.
7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR
8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).
9. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession...REALM OF SHADOWS by Heather Graham...1-10-14
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice...SURRENDER YOUR GRACE by Maddie Taylor..1-28-14
January 2014 RRRC Monthly ChallengeGoal: 8/8! Completo!! Finito!! TELOS!!!
1. "J" Read:
2. MotM-Courtney:
3. West Virginia Colors:
4. New Years:
7. Out with the Old:
8. In with the New:
9. Blood Donor Month:
10. Reader's Choice:
Congrats KarenF, Laurie, Pam and LethalLovely!LethalLovely, the greek word for the end is "telos" ;)
Thank you, Elizabeth! Telos, you say? Thanks for the info!
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1. J is for January - Jane Davitt - Accidentally In Love
2. Member of the Month: Courtney -
Lights and Sirens- 1/223. Geography -
Beautiful Harmony- 1/234. New Year's Day -
My Cowboy Heart- 1/125. Epiphany - Magic & Mischief
6. Makara Sankranthi -
Quiet Erp- 1/237. Out with the Old -
The 51st Thursday- 1/228. In with the New -
Old Loyalty, New Love- 1/109. National Blood Donor Month - And the Two Shall Become One
10. Reader's Choice -
Touch & Geaux- 1/23