Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There [2014]

[Steph, Serious series addict]

"Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There" Challenge
2013 has been a rough year for Goodreads fans. In 2014, let's explore some of the many different ways we can use the site to find some good reads!

Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2014

Rules: Read 25 books. Follow the instructions for each category to pick your books. Let me know if you have any questions or trouble with the links or directions. ANY book fitting the category requirements are allowed. ANY format allowed. Re-Reads are allowed, if they fit the category requirements. Members are welcome to create their list in advance or add to the list as read.

Home, Sweet Home ~ [2 books] Read 1 book shown on your "recent updates" located on the "updates" tab of your your home page. It can be one a friend just rated, added to their shelf, commented on ... ANY book shown on your list - at ANY time.

Explore a Group ~ [1 book] Roll the Die. (Choose 1 die, not two) On your home page, click on the "discussions" tab, count the groups shown on the "recent updates from your discussions" list until you reach the # you rolled, visit that group, scroll through their bookshelf and choose 1 book to read. If you can't find a book on their shelves you want to read, add a book (only if members are allowed to do so).

Must-Reads ~ [2 books] Click Recommendations and choose 2 books, each from a different recommendation list.

PNR/UF ~ [4 book] Flip a Coin. (Choose 1 coin, not two) If HEADS, read 4 books off either the Urban Fantasy new release list and/or the Urban Fantasy shelf. If TAILS, read 4 books off either the Paranormal Romance new release list and/or the Paranormal Romance shelf. >;) (Get it ... heads, tails... LOL!)

Rewind ~ [2 books] Click Explore --> Popular and read 2 books off the "Most Popular Books Published In 2013" list.

Follow the Reader ~ [1 book] Go to the book page for a book you read in the last month, read 1 book that's listed on the book-a-go-round list tagged "Readers Also Enjoyed". If the book page for the book you read does not have a "Readers Also Enjoyed" list, scroll down the book page until you see "Lists with this Book". Click on that link, choose 1 book from one of the list(s) shown.

With a Little Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends --> Popular Books and read 1 book found on this list.

With a Little More Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends, click on the first letter in your screen name, click on the "# books" link for one of your friends (located under their names), read a book off of your friend's shelf (any shelf).

I ❤ ... [4 books] ~ Click Explore, choose two of the genres listed under 'My Favorite Genres', located on the right side. Click on the genre name and read 2 books off the list (2 books from each genre). You can choose a genre you haven't read in a while or one you frequently read, it's up to you.

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner [1 book] ~ Click Goodreads' Book Awards and read 1 book from one of the award lists available. You are welcome to read a book off of one of the previous years' Goodreads Choice Awards winners or nominees.

Best of ... [3 books] ~ Click SOS' Best of UF Series Listopia and/or SOS' Best of PNR Series Listopia and read 3 books found on either list.

Wave Your Fan Flag [3 books] ~ On your home page, scroll down until you see "NAME's Favorite Authors" on the right side of the page. Click on the link (example: My Favorite Authors Page). Once there, scroll through the list of your favorite authors and choose 3 different author to revisit. TIP: Clicking on the "authors of # books" link will take you to the author's book list. You may either re-read an old favorite, continue on with one of their series, or start one of their new(2you) series, but you must read 1 book from 3 different authors.

[Belinda]

I like this idea!! In :)


Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2014
Read 25 books.

Home, Sweet Home ~ [2 books] Read 1 book shown on your "recent updates" located on the "updates" tab of your your home page. It can be one a friend just rated, added to their shelf, commented on ... ANY book shown on your list - at ANY time.

Explore a Group ~ [1 book] Roll the Die. (Choose 1 die, not two) On your home page, click on the "discussions" tab, count the groups shown on the "recent updates from your discussions" list until you reach the # you rolled, visit that group, scroll through their bookshelf and choose 1 book to read. If you can't find a book on their shelves you want to read, add a book (only if members are allowed to do so).

Must-Reads ~ [2 books] Click Recommendations and choose 2 books, each from a different recommendation list.

PNR/UF ~ [4 book] Flip a Coin. (Choose 1 coin, not two) If HEADS, read 4 books off either the Urban Fantasy new release list and/or the Urban Fantasy shelf. If TAILS, read 4 books off either the Paranormal Romance new release list and/or the Paranormal Romance shelf. >;) (Get it ... heads, tails... LOL!)

Rewind ~ [2 books] Click Explore --> Popular and read 2 books off the "Most Popular Books Published In 2013" list.

Follow the Reader ~ [1 book] Go to the book page for a book you read in the last month, read 1 book that's listed on the book-a-go-round list tagged "Readers Also Enjoyed". If the book page for the book you read does not have a "Readers Also Enjoyed" list, scroll down the book page until you see "Lists with this Book". Click on that link, choose 1 book from one of the list(s) shown.

With a Little Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends --> Popular Books and read 1 book found on this list.

With a Little More Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends, click on the first letter in your screen name, click on the "# books" link for one of your friends (located under their names), read a book off of your friend's shelf (any shelf).

I ❤ ... [4 books] ~ Click Explore, choose two of the genres listed under 'My Favorite Genres', located on the right side. Click on the genre name and read 2 books off the list (2 books from each genre). You can choose a genre you haven't read in a while or one you frequently read, it's up to you.

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner [1 book] ~ Click Goodreads' Book Awards and read 1 book from one of the award lists available. You are welcome to read a book off of one of the previous years' Goodreads Choice Awards winners or nominees.

Best of ... [3 books] ~ Click SOS' Best of UF Series Listopia and/or SOS' Best of PNR Series Listopia and read 3 books found on either list.

Wave Your Fan Flag [3 books] ~ On your home page, scroll down until you see "NAME's Favorite Authors" on the right side of the page. Click on the link (example: My Favorite Authors Page). Once there, scroll through the list of your favorite authors and choose 3 different author to revisit. TIP: Clicking on the "authors of # books" link will take you to the author's book list. You may either re-read an old favorite, continue on with one of their series, or start one of their new(2you) series, but you must read 1 book from 3 different authors.

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

Might be fun.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Wooohoooo. I can post again! :D

Welcome, ladies! Lemme know if you have any problems along the way with any of the categories.

[~Melissa~]

I'm gonna try this ~ we'll see just how much UF I really read,lol - I might not make it:)

SOS "Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There" Challenge
Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2014
0/25 books Read


Home, Sweet Home ~ [2 books] Read 1 book shown on your "recent updates" located on the "updates" tab of your your home page. It can be one a friend just rated, added to their shelf, commented on ... ANY book shown on your list - at ANY time.
1) Candy started reading - update 1/14/14
2)Ezi - posted a comment/update on 1/14/14

Explore a Group ~ [1 book] Roll the Die. (Choose 1 die, not two) On your home page, click on the "discussions" tab, count the groups shown on the "recent updates from your discussions" list until you reach the # you rolled, visit that group, scroll through their bookshelf and choose 1 book to read. If you can't find a book on their shelves you want to read, add a book (only if members are allowed to do so).

Must-Reads ~ [2 books] Click Recommendations and choose 2 books, each from a different recommendation list.

PNR/UF ~ [4 book] Flip a Coin. (Choose 1 coin, not two) If HEADS, read 4 books off either the Urban Fantasy new release list and/or the Urban Fantasy shelf. If TAILS, read 4 books off either the Paranormal Romance new release list and/or the Paranormal Romance shelf. >;) (Get it ... heads, tails... LOL!)

Rewind ~ [2 books] Click Explore --> Popular and read 2 books off the "Most Popular Books Published In 2013" list.

Follow the Reader ~ [1 book] Go to the book page for a book you read in the last month, read 1 book that's listed on the book-a-go-round list tagged "Readers Also Enjoyed". If the book page for the book you read does not have a "Readers Also Enjoyed" list, scroll down the book page until you see "Lists with this Book". Click on that link, choose 1 book from one of the list(s) shown.

With a Little Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends --> Popular Books and read 1 book found on this list.

With a Little More Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends, click on the first letter in your screen name, click on the "# books" link for one of your friends (located under their names), read a book off of your friend's shelf (any shelf).

I ❤ ... [4 books] ~ Click Explore, choose two of the genres listed under 'My Favorite Genres', located on the right side. Click on the genre name and read 2 books off the list (2 books from each genre). You can choose a genre you haven't read in a while or one you frequently read, it's up to you.

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner [1 book] ~ Click Goodreads' Book Awards and read 1 book from one of the award lists available. You are welcome to read a book off of one of the previous years' Goodreads Choice Awards winners or nominees.

Best of ... [3 books] ~ Click SOS' Best of UF Series Listopia and/or SOS' Best of PNR Series Listopia and read 3 books found on either list.

Wave Your Fan Flag [3 books] ~ On your home page, scroll down until you see "NAME's Favorite Authors" on the right side of the page. Click on the link (example: My Favorite Authors Page). Once there, scroll through the list of your favorite authors and choose 3 different author to revisit. TIP: Clicking on the "authors of # books" link will take you to the author's book list. You may either re-read an old favorite, continue on with one of their series, or start one of their new(2you) series, but you must read 1 book from 3 different authors.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Welcome Melissa!

[Belinda]

Steph - the welcoming challenge stalker! LOL!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

*busted!* ;)

[AH]

Hmmm...sounds interesting. Maybe I'll try it.

[Barbara ★]

Oooh, I like. I'm in.


Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2014

READ: 25/25

✔Home, Sweet Home ~ [2 books] Read 1 book shown on your "recent updates" located on the "updates" tab of your your home page. It can be one a friend just rated, added to their shelf, commented on ... ANY book shown on your list - at ANY time.
1. At Last - Jill Shalvis 4/28
2. Cross My Heart - James Patterson 12/19


✔Explore a Group ~ [1 book] Roll the Die. (Choose 1 die, not two) On your home page, click on the "discussions" tab, count the groups shown on the "recent updates from your discussions" list until you reach the # you rolled, visit that group, scroll through their bookshelf and choose 1 book to read. If you can't find a book on their shelves you want to read, add a book (only if members are allowed to do so).
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell - Susanna Clarke 4/13
(This is the second time I've tried to read this book. First time didn't get past page 65. This time made it to 415 before quitting. It's just ridiculously boring!)

✔Must-Reads ~ [2 books] Click Recommendations and choose 2 books, each from a different recommendation list.
1. Degrees of Wrong - Anna Scarlett 1/4
2. Swept Away by a Kiss - Katharine Ashe 2/28


✔PNR/UF ~ [4 book] Flip a Coin. (Choose 1 coin, not two) If HEADS, read 4 books off either the Urban Fantasy new release list and/or the Urban Fantasy shelf. If TAILS, read 4 books off either the Paranormal Romance new release list and/or the Paranormal Romance shelf. >;) (Get it ... heads, tails... LOL!) (Tails)
1. Dark Stranger - Susan Sizemore 2/5
2. How to Drive a Dragon Crazy - G.A. Aiken 1/7
3. The Darkest Craving - Gena Showalter 6/27
4. The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo - Kerrelyn Sparks 10/18


✔Rewind ~ [2 books] Click Explore --> Popular and read 2 books off the "Most Popular Books Published In 2013" list.
1. Hallowed - Cynthia Hand (book #3 on list) 9/25
2. Real - Katy Evans 3/29


✔Follow the Reader ~ [1 book] Go to the book page for a book you read in the last month, read 1 book that's listed on the book-a-go-round list tagged "Readers Also Enjoyed". If the book page for the book you read does not have a "Readers Also Enjoyed" list, scroll down the book page until you see "Lists with this Book". Click on that link, choose 1 book from one of the list(s) shown. (Started with Finding The Lost- Butcher)
On the Hunt - anthology 6/26

✔With a Little Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends --> Popular Books and read 1 book found on this list.
The Stranger You Know - Andrea Kane 4/10

✔With a Little More Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends, click on the first letter in your screen name, click on the "# books" link for one of your friends (located under their names), read a book off of your friend's shelf (any shelf). (Barb W)
The Big Dirt Nap - Rosemary Harris 8/17

✔I ❤ ... [4 books] ~ Click Explore, choose two of the genres listed under 'My Favorite Genres', located on the right side. Click on the genre name and read 2 books off the list (2 books from each genre). You can choose a genre you haven't read in a while or one you frequently read, it's up to you.
1. [PNR] Reaver - Larissa Ione 1/5
2. [PNR] Untold - Sarah Rees Brennan 2/13
3. [Romance] Never Seduce a Scot - Maya Banks 1/10
4. [Romance] The Sum of All Kisses - Julia Quinn 6/29


✔Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner [1 book] ~ Click Goodreads' Book Awards and read 1 book from one of the award lists available. You are welcome to read a book off of one of the previous years' Goodreads Choice Awards winners or nominees.
Heart of Atlantis - Alyssa Day 8/11

✔Best of ... [3 books] ~ Click SOS' Best of UF Series Listopia and/or SOS' Best of PNR Series Listopia and read 3 books found on either list.
1. [PNR] Wicked as They Come - Delilah Dawson 10/5
2. [UF] Death's Rival - Faith Hunter #5 (series book #1 on the list) 3/18
3. [UF] House Rules - Chloe Neill #7 (series book #1 on the list) 11/13


✔Wave Your Fan Flag [3 books] ~ On your home page, scroll down until you see "NAME's Favorite Authors" on the right side of the page. Click on the link (example: My Favorite Authors Page). Once there, scroll through the list of your favorite authors and choose 3 different author to revisit. TIP: Clicking on the "authors of # books" link will take you to the author's book list. You may either re-read an old favorite, continue on with one of their series, or start one of their new(2you) series, but you must read 1 book from 3 different authors.
1. Rapture - Jacquelyn Frank 4/20
2. Dark Storm - Christine Feehan 2/2
3. Nature Of The Beast - Hannah Howell 1/10


CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Tracy]

Duration 1/1/14 - 12/31/14
Read 25/25

Home, Sweet Home ~ [2 books] Read 1 book shown on your "recent updates" located on the "updates" tab of your your home page. It can be one a friend just rated, added to their shelf, commented on ... ANY book shown on your list - at ANY time.
Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel-read 1/4
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young-read 1/4


Explore a Group ~ [1 book] Roll the Die. (Choose 1 die, not two) On your home page, click on the "discussions" tab, count the groups shown on the "recent updates from your discussions" list until you reach the # you rolled, visit that group, scroll through their bookshelf and choose 1 book to read. If you can't find a book on their shelves you want to read, add a book (only if members are allowed to do so).
A Perfect Evil by Alex Kava

Must-Reads ~ [2 books] Click Recommendations and choose 2 books, each from a different recommendation list.
Shattered Souls by Mary Lindsey-read 1/27
These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman-read 3/2

PNR/UF ~ [4 book] Flip a Coin. (Choose 1 coin, not two) If HEADS, read 4 books off either the Urban Fantasy new release list and/or the Urban Fantasy shelf. If TAILS, read 4 books off either the Paranormal Romance new release list and/or the Paranormal Romance shelf. >;) (Get it ... heads, tails... LOL!)
Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs-read 1/23
Up From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost-read 2/4
Wild Things by Chloe Neill-read 3/31
Night Broken by Patricia Briggs-read 4/12

Rewind ~ [2 books] Click Explore --> Popular and read 2 books off the "Most Popular Books Published In 2013" list.
Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi-read 2/22
Splintered by A.G. Howard-read 2/17

Follow the Reader ~ [1 book] Go to the book page for a book you read in the last month, read 1 book that's listed on the book-a-go-round list tagged "Readers Also Enjoyed". If the book page for the book you read does not have a "Readers Also Enjoyed" list, scroll down the book page until you see "Lists with this Book". Click on that link, choose 1 book from one of the list(s) shown.
Mystique by Amanda Quick-read 3/16

With a Little Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends --> Popular Books and read 1 book found on this list.
Twisted by Emma Chase-read 4/12

With a Little More Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends, click on the first letter in your screen name, click on the "# books" link for one of your friends (located under their names), read a book off of your friend's shelf (any shelf).
Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge-read 3/9

I ❤ ... [4 books] ~ Click Explore, choose two of the genres listed under 'My Favorite Genres', located on the right side. Click on the genre name and read 2 books off the list (2 books from each genre). You can choose a genre you haven't read in a while or one you frequently read, it's up to you.
Fragile Spirits by Mary Lindsey-read 3/2
Carnal Secrets by Suzanne Wright-read 3/21
The Runaway King by Jennifer A. Nielsen-read 4/14
Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon-read 4/19

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner [1 book] ~ Click Goodreads' Book Awards and read 1 book from one of the award lists available. You are welcome to read a book off of one of the previous years' Goodreads Choice Awards winners or nominees.
Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward-read 6/14

Best of ... [3 books] ~ Click SOS' Best of UF Series Listopia and/or SOS' Best of PNR Series Listopia and read 3 books found on either list.
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong-read 3/18
Dead Beat by Jim Butcher-read 5/16
White Night by Jim Butcher-read 6/8

Wave Your Fan Flag [3 books] ~ On your home page, scroll down until you see "NAME's Favorite Authors" on the right side of the page. Click on the link (example: My Favorite Authors Page). Once there, scroll through the list of your favorite authors and choose 3 different author to revisit. TIP: Clicking on the "authors of # books" link will take you to the author's book list. You may either re-read an old favorite, continue on with one of their series, or start one of their new(2you) series, but you must read 1 book from 3 different authors.
Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward-read 4/6
Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz-read 3/9
The HeistJanet Evanovich-read 2/19

[Athena Shardbearer]

I like this! I'm in

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Welcome to the challenge, ladies! Please don't hesitate to let us know if you have any problems with any of the links or instructions.

[AH]

"Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There" Challenge
2013 has been a rough year for Goodreads fans. In 2014, let's explore some of the many different ways we can use the site to find some good reads!

Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2014

Rules: Read 25 books. Follow the instructions for each category to pick your books. Let me know if you have any questions or trouble with the links or directions. ANY book fitting the category requirements are allowed. ANY format allowed. Re-Reads are allowed, if they fit the category requirements. Members are welcome to create their list in advance or add to the list as read.

Home, Sweet Home ~ [2 books] Read 1 book shown on your "recent updates" located on the "updates" tab of your your home page. It can be one a friend just rated, added to their shelf, commented on ... ANY book shown on your list - at ANY time.

Explore a Group ~ [1 book] Roll the Die. (Choose 1 die, not two) On your home page, click on the "discussions" tab, count the groups shown on the "recent updates from your discussions" list until you reach the # you rolled, visit that group, scroll through their bookshelf and choose 1 book to read. If you can't find a book on their shelves you want to read, add a book (only if members are allowed to do so).

Must-Reads ~ [2 books] Click Recommendations and choose 2 books, each from a different recommendation list.

PNR/UF ~ [4 book] Flip a Coin. (Choose 1 coin, not two) If HEADS, read 4 books off either the Urban Fantasy new release list and/or the Urban Fantasy shelf. If TAILS, read 4 books off either the Paranormal Romance new release list and/or the Paranormal Romance shelf. >;) (Get it ... heads, tails... LOL!)

Rewind ~ [2 books] Click Explore --> Popular and read 2 books off the "Most Popular Books Published In 2013" list.

Follow the Reader ~ [1 book] Go to the book page for a book you read in the last month, read 1 book that's listed on the book-a-go-round list tagged "Readers Also Enjoyed". If the book page for the book you read does not have a "Readers Also Enjoyed" list, scroll down the book page until you see "Lists with this Book". Click on that link, choose 1 book from one of the list(s) shown.

With a Little Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends --> Popular Books and read 1 book found on this list.

With a Little More Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends, click on the first letter in your screen name, click on the "# books" link for one of your friends (located under their names), read a book off of your friend's shelf (any shelf).

I ❤ ... [4 books] ~ Click Explore, choose two of the genres listed under 'My Favorite Genres', located on the right side. Click on the genre name and read 2 books off the list (2 books from each genre). You can choose a genre you haven't read in a while or one you frequently read, it's up to you.

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner [1 book] ~ Click Goodreads' Book Awards and read 1 book from one of the award lists available. You are welcome to read a book off of one of the previous years' Goodreads Choice Awards winners or nominees.

Best of ... [3 books] ~ Click SOS' Best of UF Series Listopia and/or SOS' Best of PNR Series Listopia and read 3 books found on either list.

Wave Your Fan Flag [3 books] ~ On your home page, scroll down until you see "NAME's Favorite Authors" on the right side of the page. Click on the link (example: My Favorite Authors Page). Once there, scroll through the list of your favorite authors and choose 3 different author to revisit. TIP: Clicking on the "authors of # books" link will take you to the author's book list. You may either re-read an old favorite, continue on with one of their series, or start one of their new(2you) series, but you must read 1 book from 3 different authors.

[Candy]

"Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There" Challenge
Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2014
14/25


Home, Sweet Home ~ Read 1 book shown on your "recent updates" located on the "updates" tab of your your home page. It can be one a friend just rated, added to their shelf, commented on ... ANY book shown on your list - at ANY time.

1. Fifty Shades of Grey - 2/28
2. Insurgent - 3/26

Explore a Group ~ Rolled a 5
On your home page, click on the "discussions" tab, count the groups shown on the "recent updates from your discussions" list until you reach the # you rolled, visit that group, scroll through their bookshelf and choose 1 book to read. If you can't find a book on their shelves you want to read, add a book (only if members are allowed to do so).

1. SOS: Serious Overload of Series: Linger - 3/31

Must-Reads ~ Click Recommendations and choose 2 books, each from a different recommendation list.

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PNR/UF ~ TAILS, read 4 books off either the Paranormal Romance new release list and/or the Paranormal Romance shelf. >;)

1.Angelfall - 1/27
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Rewind ~ Click Explore --> Popular and read 2 books off the "Most Popular Books Published In 2013" list.

1.The Golem and the Jinni - 2/27
2.The Ghost Bride - 4/17

Follow the Reader ~ Go to the book page for a book you read in the last month, read 1 book that's listed on the book-a-go-round list tagged "Readers Also Enjoyed". If the book page for the book you read does not have a "Readers Also Enjoyed" list, scroll down the book page until you see "Lists with this Book". Click on that link, choose 1 book from one of the list(s) shown.

1.Letters from Skye

With a Little Help from Your Friends ~ Click Friends --> Popular Books and read 1 book found on this list.

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With a Little More Help from Your Friends ~ Click Friends, click on the first letter in your screen name, click on the "# books" link for one of your friends (located under their names), read a book off of your friend's shelf (any shelf).

1. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

I ❤ ... ~ Click Explore, choose two of the genres listed under 'My Favorite Genres', located on the right side. Click on the genre name and read 2 books off the list (2 books from each genre). You can choose a genre you haven't read in a while or one you frequently read, it's up to you.

Historical Fiction
1.People of the Book - 2/22
2.Snow Flower and the Secret Fan - 3/31
Horror
3.NOS4A2 - 2/5
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Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner ~ Click Goodreads' Book Awards and read 1 book from one of the award lists available. You are welcome to read a book off of one of the previous years' Goodreads Choice Awards winners or nominees.

1.The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic - 3/24

Best of ... ~ Click SOS' Best of UF Series Listopia and/or SOS' Best of PNR Series Listopia and read 3 books found on either list.

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Wave Your Fan Flag ~ On your home page, scroll down until you see "NAME's Favorite Authors" on the right side of the page. Click on the link (example: My Favorite Authors Page). Once there, scroll through the list of your favorite authors and choose 3 different author to revisit. TIP: Clicking on the "authors of # books" link will take you to the author's book list. You may either re-read an old favorite, continue on with one of their series, or start one of their new(2you) series, but you must read 1 book from 3 different authors.

1. Necromancing the Stone - 2/27
2. Divergent - 3/9
3.Will Grayson, Will Grayson - 4/20

[Diane ~Firefly~]

So for the categories that don't specify PNR/UF, can you read other genres for this challenge?

[Jojobean]

"Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There" Challenge

Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2014

1. Home, Sweet Home ~ [2 books] Read 1 book shown on your "recent updates" located on the "updates" tab of your your home page. It can be one a friend just rated, added to their shelf, commented on ... ANY book shown on your list - at ANY time.
1. ~ by Lucy Christopher, 10/11/14
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2. Explore a Group ~ [1 book] Roll the Die. (Choose 1 die, not two) On your home page, click on the "discussions" tab, count the groups shown on the "recent updates from your discussions" list until you reach the # you rolled, visit that group, scroll through their bookshelf and choose 1 book to read. If you can't find a book on their shelves you want to read, add a book (only if members are allowed to do so).
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3. Must-Reads ~ [2 books] Click Recommendations and choose 2 books, each from a different recommendation list.
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4. PNR/UF ~ [4 book] Flip a Coin. (Choose 1 coin, not two) If HEADS, read 4 books off either the Urban Fantasy new release list and/or the Urban Fantasy shelf. If TAILS, read 4 books off either the Paranormal Romance new release list and/or the Paranormal Romance shelf. >;) (Get it ... heads, tails... LOL!)
1. by Michelle Zink~ 1/11/14
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5. Rewind ~ [2 books] Click Explore --> Popular and read 2 books off the "Most Popular Books Published In 2013" list.
1. by Rick Yancey~ 9/18/14
2. by A.G. Howard~ 9/28/14

6. Follow the Reader ~ [1 book] Go to the book page for a book you read in the last month, read 1 book that's listed on the book-a-go-round list tagged "Readers Also Enjoyed". If the book page for the book you read does not have a "Readers Also Enjoyed" list, scroll down the book page until you see "Lists with this Book". Click on that link, choose 1 book from one of the list(s) shown.
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7. With a Little Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends --> Popular Books and read 1 book found on this list.
1.

8. With a Little More Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends, click on the first letter in your screen name, click on the "# books" link for one of your friends (located under their names), read a book off of your friend's shelf (any shelf).
1. ~ by Elizabeth Wein, 11/13/14

9. I ❤ ... [4 books] ~ Click Explore, choose two of the genres listed under 'My Favorite Genres', located on the right side. Click on the genre name and read 2 books off the list (2 books from each genre). You can choose a genre you haven't read in a while or one you frequently read, it's up to you.
1.
2.
3.
4.

10. Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner [1 book] ~ Click Goodreads' Book Awards and read 1 book from one of the award lists available. You are welcome to read a book off of one of the previous years' Goodreads Choice Awards winners or nominees.
1.

11. Best of ... [3 books] ~ Click SOS' Best of UF Series Listopia and/or SOS' Best of PNR Series Listopia and read 3 books found on either list.
1.
2.
3.

12. Wave Your Fan Flag [3 books] ~ On your home page, scroll down until you see "NAME's Favorite Authors" on the right side of the page. Click on the link (example: My Favorite Authors Page). Once there, scroll through the list of your favorite authors and choose 3 different author to revisit. TIP: Clicking on the "authors of # books" link will take you to the author's book list. You may either re-read an old favorite, continue on with one of their series, or start one of their new(2you) series, but you must read 1 book from 3 different authors.
1. by Julie Kagawa~ 5/11/14
2. ~ by Amelia Atwater Rhodes~ 9/6/14
3.

[[deleted user]]

"Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There" Challenge
Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2014
24/25


1. Home, Sweet Home ~ [2 books]
1. Kiss of a Demon King
2. Heart of Obsidian

2. Explore a Group ~ [1 book]
1. Bitten

3. Must-Reads ~ [2 books]
1. The Dream Hunter
2. Confronting the Demon

4. PNR/UF ~ [4 book] (Heads-UF)
1. Shield of Winter
2. Hotter Than Helltown
3. Sidekick
4. Bloodlust

5. Rewind ~ [2 books]
1. Sins & Needles
2.Steelheart

6. Follow the Reader ~ [1 book]
1. The Winter King

7. With a Little Help from Your Friends~
1. Night Pleasures

8. With a Little More Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~
1. Kindling the Moon

9. I ❤ ... [4 books] ~
(Fantasy)
1. The Red Pyramid
2. Sacrifice (Why is this tagged as Fantasy? Well, I'm going to use this anyway!)
(Urban Fantasy)
3. Magic to the Bone
4.Sixth Grave on the Edge

10. Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner [1 book] ~
1. The House of Hades

11. Best of ... [3 books] ~
1. Fantasy Lover
2. Marked
3. Pride Mates

12. Wave Your Fan Flag [3 books] ~
1. Clean Sweep
2. Dire Straits
3. Corrigan Fire

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "So for the categories that don't specify PNR/UF, can you read other genres for this challenge?"


Yes, Diane. PNR/UF is preferred but not required unless specified :)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There
1/1/14 - 12/31/14
15/25 completed

Home Sweet Home
1. Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews
2.



Explore a Group (rolled a 2, group is Cozy Mysteries)
1. Clammed Up by Barbara Ross - 8/22/14



Must Reads
1.
2.

PNR/UF (coin flip was tails, so PNR)
1. A Potion to Die For by Heather Blake - 1/10/14
2. Brazen by Kelley Armstrong - 7/11/14
3. The Spider by Jennifer Estep - 7/15/14
4. Atlantis Awakening by Alyssa Day - 8/18/14



Rewind
1. Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs - 2/2/14
2. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg - 8/20/14



Follow the Reader
1.

With a Little Help from Your Friends
1.

With a Little More Help from Your Friends
1. Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb - 8/11/14



I Love...
1. Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews - 4/15/14
2. The Curse Keepers by Denise Grover Swank - 6/28/14
3.
4.



Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
1.

Best Of...
1. Marked by Elisabeth Naughton - 1/8/14
2.
3.



Wave Your Fan Flag
1. Dream Eyes by Jayne Ann Krentz - 1/12/14
2. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong - 1/23/14
3. Night Broken by Patricia Briggs - 3/21/14

[Lala]

I'm in :)

[Michelle]

I'm in :)

Like a Good Neighbour, Goodreads is There
1/1/14 - 31/12/14
0/25 completed

Home Sweet Home
1.
2.

Explore a Group (rolled )
1.

Must Reads
1.
2.

PNR/UF (coin flip -)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Rewind
1.
2.

Follow the Reader
1.

With a Little Help from Your Friends
1.

With a Little More Help from Your Friends
1.

I Love...
1.
2.
3.
4.

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
1.

Best Of...
1.
2.
3.
4.

Wave Your Fan Flag
1.
2.
3.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Welcome, everyone!

[Sam]

I love this idea! I'm definitely in :)

Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There
Start date: Jan. 1st, 2014
End date: Dec. 31st, 2014

1. Home, Sweet Home ~ [2 books]
Read 1 book shown on your "recent updates" located on the "updates" tab of your your home page. It can be one a friend just rated, added to their shelf, commented on ... ANY book shown on your list - at ANY time.
1.
2.

2. Explore a Group ~ [1 book]
Roll the Die. (Choose 1 die, not two) On your home page, click on the "discussions" tab, count the groups shown on the "recent updates from your discussions" list until you reach the # you rolled, visit that group, scroll through their bookshelf and choose 1 book to read. If you can't find a book on their shelves you want to read, add a book (only if members are allowed to do so).
1.

3. Must-Reads ~ [2 books]
Click Recommendations and choose 2 books, each from a different recommendation list.
1.
2.

4. PNR/UF ~ [4 book]
Flip a Coin. (Choose 1 coin, not two) If HEADS, read 4 books off either the Urban Fantasy new release list and/or the Urban Fantasy shelf. If TAILS, read 4 books off either the Paranormal Romance new release list and/or the Paranormal Romance shelf. >;) (Get it ... heads, tails... LOL!)
1.
2.
3.
4.

5. Rewind ~ [2 books]
Click Explore --> Popular and read 2 books off the "Most Popular Books Published In 2013" list.
1.
2.

6. Follow the Reader ~ [1 book]
Go to the book page for a book you read in the last month, read 1 book that's listed on the book-a-go-round list tagged "Readers Also Enjoyed". If the book page for the book you read does not have a "Readers Also Enjoyed" list, scroll down the book page until you see "Lists with this Book". Click on that link, choose 1 book from one of the list(s) shown.
1.

7. With a Little Help from Your Friends ~ [1 book]
Click Friends --> Popular Books and read 1 book found on this list.
1.

8. With a Little More Help from Your Friends ~ [1 book]
Click Friends, click on the first letter in your screen name, click on the "# books" link for one of your friends (located under their names), read a book off of your friend's shelf (any shelf).
1.

9. I ❤ ... ~ [4 books]
Click Explore, choose two of the genres listed under 'My Favorite Genres', located on the right side. Click on the genre name and read 2 books off the list (2 books from each genre). You can choose a genre you haven't read in a while or one you frequently read, it's up to you.
1.
2.
3.
4.

10. Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner ~ [1 book]
Click Goodreads' Book Awards and read 1 book from one of the award lists available. You are welcome to read a book off of one of the previous years' Goodreads Choice Awards winners or nominees.
1.

11. Best of... ~ [3 books]
Click SOS' Best of UF Series Listopia and/or SOS' Best of PNR Series Listopia and read 3 books found on either list.
1.
2.
3.

12. Wave Your Fan Flag ~ [3 books]
On your home page, scroll down until you see "NAME's Favorite Authors" on the right side of the page. Click on the link. Once there, scroll through the list of your favorite authors and choose 3 different author to revisit. TIP: Clicking on the "authors of # books" link will take you to the author's book list. You may either re-read an old favorite, continue on with one of their series, or start one of their new(2you) series, but you must read 1 book from 3 different authors.
1.
2.
3.

COMPLETED: 0/25

[Steph, Serious series addict]

:D Welcome Sam!

[Joni]

I'll try this!

Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2014

Home, Sweet Home ~ [2 books] Read 1 book shown on your "recent updates" located on the "updates" tab of your your home page. It can be one a friend just rated, added to their shelf, commented on ... ANY book shown on your list - at ANY time.

Explore a Group ~ [1 book] Roll the Die. (Choose 1 die, not two) On your home page, click on the "discussions" tab, count the groups shown on the "recent updates from your discussions" list until you reach the # you rolled, visit that group, scroll through their bookshelf and choose 1 book to read. If you can't find a book on their shelves you want to read, add a book (only if members are allowed to do so).

Must-Reads ~ [2 books] Click Recommendations and choose 2 books, each from a different recommendation list.
God Save the Queen
PNR/UF ~ [4 book] Flip a Coin. (Choose 1 coin, not two) If HEADS, read 4 books off either the Urban Fantasy new release list and/or the Urban Fantasy shelf. If TAILS, read 4 books off either the Paranormal Romance new release list and/or the Paranormal Romance shelf. >;) (Get it ... heads, tails... LOL!)
Hex Hall
Halfway to the Grave
Rewind ~ [2 books] Click Explore --> Popular and read 2 books off the "Most Popular Books Published In 2013" list.

Follow the Reader ~ [1 book] Go to the book page for a book you read in the last month, read 1 book that's listed on the book-a-go-round list tagged "Readers Also Enjoyed". If the book page for the book you read does not have a "Readers Also Enjoyed" list, scroll down the book page until you see "Lists with this Book". Click on that link, choose 1 book from one of the list(s) shown.

With a Little Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends --> Popular Books and read 1 book found on this list.

With a Little More Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends, click on the first letter in your screen name, click on the "# books" link for one of your friends (located under their names), read a book off of your friend's shelf (any shelf).
The Silver Linings Playbook
I ❤ ... [4 books] ~ Click Explore, choose two of the genres listed under 'My Favorite Genres', located on the right side. Click on the genre name and read 2 books off the list (2 books from each genre). You can choose a genre you haven't read in a while or one you frequently read, it's up to you.
Memoir:
The Removers: A Memoir
I Didn't Come Here to Make Friends: Confessions of a Reality Show Villain
paranormal
XA Shiver of Light

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner [1 book] ~ Click Goodreads' Book Awards and read 1 book from one of the award lists available. You are welcome to read a book off of one of the previous years' Goodreads Choice Awards winners or nominees.

Best of ... [3 books] ~ Click SOS' Best of UF Series Listopia and/or SOS' Best of PNR Series Listopia and read 3 books found on either list.

Wave Your Fan Flag [3 books] ~ On your home page, scroll down until you see "NAME's Favorite Authors" on the right side of the page. Click on the link (example: My Favorite Authors Page). Once there, scroll through the list of your favorite authors and choose 3 different author to revisit. TIP: Clicking on the "authors of # books" link will take you to the author's book list. You may either re-read an old favorite, continue on with one of their series, or start one of their new(2you) series, but you must read 1 book from 3 different authors.

[Sam]

For the favorite authors one, do you have to manually add those to your page? I only have 3-4, and I don't remember adding them but at the same time they seem like weird authors for Goodreads to have decided that they're my favorites LOL.

[Ezi]

*Sighing*
I wish I never clicked on this thread. Darn my curiousity!

Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There [2014]
Read 0 of 25

Home, Sweet Home: ~ [2 books]Read 1 book shown on your "recent updates" located on the "updates" tab of your your home page. It can be one a friend just rated, added to their shelf, commented on ... ANY book shown on your list - at ANY time.

Explore a group~ (Rolled 3) The Lost Challenges: Club Shadowlands

Must-Reads ~ HR Shelf & M-M Shelf [2 books]: When You Give a Duke a DiamondOR Yours Until Dawn ; Love Comes Silently

PNR/UF ~ [4 book] Flip a Coin: TAILS Up From the Grave ; Turned ; Carnal Secrets ; Night Broken

Rewind ~ Popular Books Published in 2013 [2 books]: Frigid ; One Tiny Lie

Follow the Reader ~ [Book read: Breathe by Sloan Parker]: Finding Zach

With a Little Help from Your Friends: Christmas Kitsch

With a Little More Help from Your Friends [Elci]: Power Exchange

I ❤ ... [4 books] Paranormal: How To Run With A Naked Werewolf; Darkness Awakened; Magic Breaks;Sweet Reckoning

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner [Goodreads 2012: Romance] A Night Like ThisORThe Marriage Bargain

Best of SOS' ... [3 books] UF Series: Mark of the Demon and PNR Series: Feral Sins; Marked

Wave Your Fan Flag [3 books]
JR Ward: The King
Rebecca Zanetti: Against the Wall
Abigail Roux: Ball & Chain

[Gea]

"Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There"
Duration: January 1st - December 31st
Completed: 13/25

Home, Sweet Home [2 books] ~
✔Play of Passion by Nalini Singh (24/1) *****

Explore a Group [Crazy Challenge Connection - 1 book] ~
✔Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas (10/1) *****

Must-Reads [2 books] ~ Click Recommendations and choose 2 books, each from a different recommendation list.
✔Cowboy Heat by Sable Hunter (26/1) ***
✔Deal with the Devil by Evangeline Anderson (30/1) ****

PNR/UF [4 books] ~
✔The Alpha Takes a Mate by Sam Crescent (4/1) *****
✔Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh (14/1) *****
✔White Wolf by Jianne Carlo (17/1) ***
✔Dark Seduction by Brenda Joyce (16/3) **

Rewind [2 books] ~
✔The Bet by Rachel Van Dyken (21/2) ***
✔Fever by Maya Banks (21/4) ****

Follow the Reader [Book read: Bared to You by Sylvia Day - 1 book] ~
✔Undeniable by Madeline Sheehan (21/1) ***

With a Little Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~
✔Reaper's Legacy by Joanna Wylde (28/1) *****

With a Little More Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends, click on the first letter in your screen name, click on the "# books" link for one of your friends (located under their names), read a book off of your friend's shelf (any shelf).

I ❤ ... [4 books] ~
Contemporary:
✔Devil's Game by Joanna Wylde (4/6) ***
✔Be with Me by J. Lynn (17/6) ****
Romance:
✔Until You by Penelope Douglas (22/1) *****
✔Rising Assets by Rebecca Zanetti (3/4) *****

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner [1 book] ~
✔Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh (26/1) *****

Best of ... [3 books] ~ Click SOS' Best of UF Series Listopia and/or SOS' Best of PNR Series Listopia and read 3 books found on either list.

Wave Your Fan Flag [3 books] ~ On your home page, scroll down until you see "NAME's Favorite Authors" on the right side of the page. Click on the link (example: My Favorite Authors Page). Once there, scroll through the list of your favorite authors and choose 3 different author to revisit. TIP: Clicking on the "authors of # books" link will take you to the author's book list. You may either re-read an old favorite, continue on with one of their series, or start one of their new(2you) series, but you must read 1 book from 3 different authors.

[Gea]

Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "*Sighing*
I wish I never clicked on this thread. Darn my curiousity! "

I could say the same as you post in this thread was one the the first ones on my home page this morning and I just had to check it out :D

[Ezi]

Gea wrote: "Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "*Sighing*
I wish I never clicked on this thread. Darn my curiousity! "

I could say the same as you post in this thread was one the the first ones on my home page..."

LOL.
But I love creative challenges and this one. I had to honor the effort to put it together

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Sam wrote: "For the favorite authors one, do you have to manually add those to your page? I only have 3-4, and I don't remember adding them but at the same time they seem like weird authors for Goodreads to ha..."


Yes, Sam. You must of manually added them a long time ago. You can always update them to reflect which authors are now your favourites.

[Nichole]

"Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There" Challenge
Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2014
Completed: 9/25

Home, Sweet Home
1.Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning *1/4/14 ★★★★★
2.World After by Susan Ee *1/27 ★★★★★

Explore a Group (rolled 3-Nancy Gideon by Moonlight)
1.No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole

Must-Reads
1.
2.

PNR/UF (Heads)
1.The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison
2.Night Broken by Patricia Briggs
3.Up From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
4.

Rewind
1.The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion *2/12 ★★★★★
2.Scarlet by Marissa Meyer

Follow the Reader
1.From Tempest Reborn ➜ Tempt the Stars by Karen Chance

With a Little Help from Your Friends
1.Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones

With a Little More Help from Your Friends
1.A Hidden Fire by Elizabeth Hunter *2/4 ★★★★☆ (Nichole~Bookaholic~)

I ❤ ...
1.(PNR)A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole *2/15 ★★★★☆
2.(PNR)Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
3.(Ghosts)Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones *1/6/14 ★★★★☆
4.(Ghosts)Darkhouse by Karina Halle *1/31 ★★★★☆

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
1.(2011-Best Romance) Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward

Best of ...
1.(UF)Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep *2/8 ★★★☆☆
2.(UF)Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead *2/12 ★★★★☆
3.(PNR)Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright

Wave Your Fan Flag
1.Fair Game by Patricia Briggs
2.
3.

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

One year...can do this! Even with how busy it still looks to be, can do it!

Just a few hours away from 2014, and looking forward to a lazy afternoon (shrine visit, etc. in the morning...) planning out books for challenges! List tomorrow...or so! See you in the new year!

[Susan (susayq ~)]

This looks like fun! I'm in for it!

SOS - "Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There" Challenge
Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2014

6/25

Home, Sweet Home
1. Reaper's Legacy by Joanna Wylde
2. The King by JR Ward

Explore a Group
1.

Must-Reads
1.
2.

PNR/UF
1.
2.
3.
4.

Rewind
1.
2.

Follow the Reader
1.

With a Little Help from Your Friends
1.

With a Little More Help from Your Friends
1. Play by Kylie Scott

I ❤ ...
1. (Historical Romance) The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley
2.
3.
4.

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
1.

Best of ...
1.
2.
3.

Wave Your Fan Flag
1. And Then She Fell - Stephanie Laurens
2. This Duchess of Mine - Eloisa James
3.

READ:

[Logan]

"Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads Is There" Challenge
Duration: 1/1/14 - 12/31/14

Completed: 23/25 books

Home, Sweet Home ~ [2 books]
✔ Cress - finished 8/6/14
✔ The Book of Life - finished 8/22/14

Explore a Group ~ [1 book] - Literary Exploration
✔ The Fault in Our Stars - finished 6/9/14

Must-Reads ~ [2 books]
❒ Angelfall
❒ Magic to the Bone
or
❒ Veil of Lies
❒ And Only to Deceive

PNR/UF ~ [4 book] - HEADS: Urban Fantasy
✔ Some Girls Bite - finished 6/12/14
✔ Magic Slays - finished 1/10/14
✔ Summer Knight - finished 1/16/14
✔ Bloodfever - finished 1/30/14

Rewind ~ [2 books]
✔ Frost Burned - finished 6/4/14
✔ These Broken Stars - finished 9/4/14

Follow the Reader ~ [1 book]
✔ Grave Witch - finished 6/24/14

With a Little Help from Your Friends ~ [1 book]
✔ Written in Red - finished 8/3/14

With a Little More Help from Your Friends ~ [1 book] - Lauren
✔ In Bed with a Highlander - finished 6/29/14

I ❤ ... ~ [4 books] - Romance and Historical Fiction
✔ Something About You - finished 3/12/14
✔ If I Stay - finished 7/9/14
✔ The Curse of the Pharaohs - finished 9/17/14
✔ The Black Country - finished 9/13/14

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner ~ [1 book] - RITA Award
✔ A Rogue by Any Other Name - finished 6/7/14

Best of ... ~ [3 books]
✔ Dragon Bound - finished 2/28/14
✔ Fantasy Lover - finished 3/8/14
✔ Kiss of Midnight - finished 1/22/14

Wave Your Fan Flag ~ [3 books]
✔ The Eye of God - finished 5/22/14
✔ Trapped - finished 7/6/14
✔ Heartless - finished 10/9/14

[Joann]

SOS "Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There" Challenge


Duration: January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

0/25 Read

Home, Sweet Home ~ [2 books]

1. Finding the Lost by Shannon K. Butcher
2. Pretty When She Kills by Rhiannon Frater

Explore a Group ~ RRRC [1 book]

3. Killbox by Ann Aguirre

Must-Reads ~ [2 books]

4. Warrior by Zoe Archer
5. The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe

PNR/UF ~ Urban Fantasy [4 books]

6. Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead
7. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
8. Sacrificial Magic by Stacia ane
9. Bloodlines by Richelle Mead

Rewind ~ [2 books]

10. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
11. One Lucky Vampire by Lynsay Sands

Follow the Reader ~ [1 book] Book Read Fifth Grave Past the Light

12. Up From the Grave by Jeanienne Frost

With a Little Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~

13. Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews

With a Little More Help from Your Friends - Jennifer The Forgetful Fairy Queen [1 book] ~

14. How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper

I ❤ ... [4 books] ~

Fantasy
15. Daylighters by Rachel Caine
16. Night of Cake & Puppets by Laini Taylor

Paranormal
17. Dark Witch by Nora Roberts
18. Long Live the Queen by Kate Locke

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner [1 book] - Horror ~

19. White Trash Zombie Apocalypse by Diana Rowland

Best of ... [3 books] ~

20. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
21. Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells
22. Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland

Wave Your Fan Flag [3 books] ~

23. Taken in Death by J.D. Robb
24. Skin Game by Jim Butcher
25. Wild Things by Chloe Neill

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

SOS "Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There" Challenge
2013 has been a rough year for Goodreads fans. In 2014, let's explore some of the many different ways we can use the site to find some good reads!

Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2014

1/25 Completed

Home, Sweet Home ~ [2 books]
Up From the Grave
Killer Frost


Explore a Group ~ [1 book]
RRRC --> Perfect Mate


Must-Reads ~ [2 books]
Tempest Rising
NightDrake


PNR/UF ~ [4 book] Flip a Coin.
Pleasure Unbound
Desire Unchained
Vampire Academy
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf


Rewind ~ [2 books] Click Explore -->
Frost Burned
Lover At Last or The Rosie Project


Follow the Reader ~ [1 book]
Discount Armageddon --> Nightshifted


With a Little Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~
Finding the Lost


With a Little More Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~
Written in Red


I ❤ ... [4 books] ~
PNR Two's A Couple, Three's The Law
PNR His Purrfect Mate
Dragons Dragon Rising
Dragons Red Hot Dragon


Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner [1 book] ~
Fifth Grave Past the Light


Best of ... [3 books] ~
The Restorer
Magic to the Bone
Skinwalker


Wave Your Fan Flag [3 books] ~
Loribelle Hunt - Seducer's Moon
Viola Grace - Jailed 1/1/14 ★★★★
Dana Marie Bell - Finding Forgiveness

[Belinda]

Oh, wow! It's now January!! I really need to put my list together!

[Lanie (Lanies Book Thoughts)]

Sounds like a fun challenge:), Im in!

[Daffodil]

Great challenge, Steph. I'm in.

[Nici]

awesome! I am in
home sweet home
1.
2.

explore a group: crazy challenges
Alice in Zombieland

PNR
1.
2.
3.
4.

Recommendations:
1.
2.
Rewind
1.
2.
wave your fan flag:
1.
2.
3.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Welcome to the challenge, ladies!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

SOS "Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There" Challenge
2013 has been a rough year for Goodreads fans. In 2014, let's explore some of the many different ways we can use the site to find some good reads!

Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2014

3/25 Completed

Home, Sweet Home ~ [2 books]
Up From the Grave
Killer Frost


Explore a Group ~ [1 book]
RRRC --> Perfect Mate


Must-Reads ~ [2 books]
Tempest Rising
NightDrake


PNR/UF ~ [4 book] Flip a Coin.
Pleasure Unbound
Desire Unchained
Vampire Academy 14/1/14 ★★★★
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf


Rewind ~ [2 books] Click Explore -->
Frost Burned
Lover At Last or The Rosie Project


Follow the Reader ~ [1 book]
Discount Armageddon --> Nightshifted


With a Little Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~
Finding the Lost


With a Little More Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~
Written in Red


I ❤ ... [4 books] ~
PNR Two's A Couple, Three's The Law
PNR His Purrfect Mate
Dragons Dragon Rising
Dragons Red Hot Dragon


Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner [1 book] ~
Fifth Grave Past the Light


Best of ... [3 books] ~
The Restorer
Magic to the Bone
Skinwalker


Wave Your Fan Flag [3 books] ~
Loribelle Hunt - Seducer's Moon
Viola Grace - Jailed 1/1/14 ★★★★
Dana Marie Bell - Finding Forgiveness 7/1/14 ★★★★

[Suzanne]

SOS: Serious Overload of Series
Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There [2014]
Duration: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2014

Progress: 25 out of 25

Rules: Read 25 books. Follow the instructions for each category to pick your books. Let me know if you have any questions or trouble with the links or directions. ANY book fitting the category requirements are allowed. ANY format allowed. Re-Reads are allowed, if they fit the category requirements. Members are welcome to create their list in advance or add to the list as read.

Home, Sweet Home ~ [2 books] Read 1 book shown on your "recent updates" located on the "updates" tab of your your home page. It can be one a friend just rated, added to their shelf, commented on ... ANY book shown on your list - at ANY time.
1. Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas - **** - 7/16/2014 - 375 Pages
2. Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward - **** - 2/3/2014



Explore a Group ~ [1 book] Roll the Die. (Choose 1 die, not two) On your home page, click on the "discussions" tab, count the groups shown on the "recent updates from your discussions" list until you reach the # you rolled, visit that group, scroll through their bookshelf and choose 1 book to read. If you can't find a book on their shelves you want to read, add a book (only if members are allowed to do so) ~
3. Ever After by Kim Harrison - ***** - 2/18/2014



Must-Reads ~ [2 books] Click Recommendations and choose 2 books, each from a different recommendation list.
4. Never Kiss a Rake by Anne Stuart - **** - 12/21/2014
5. Tangled by Emma Chase - **** - 12/22/2014



PNR/UF ~ [4 book] Flip a Coin. (Choose 1 coin, not two) If HEADS, read 4 books off either the Urban Fantasy new release list and/or the Urban Fantasy shelf. If TAILS, read 4 books off either the Paranormal Romance new release list and/or the Paranormal Romance shelf. >;) (Get it ... heads, tails... LOL!)
Urban Fantasy New Release List:
6. Night Broken by Patricia Briggs - ***** - 3/28/2014
7. The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison - ***** - 4/10/2014
8. Splintered by A.G. Howard - ** - 6/9/2014 - 371 Pages
9. The Witch With No Name by Kim Harrison - ***** - 10/21/2014 - 462 Pages



Rewind ~ [2 books] Click Explore --> Popular and read 2 books off the "Most Popular Books Published In 2013" list.
10. Allegiant by Veronica Roth - ***** - 3/18/2014
11. Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris - **** - 1/14/2014


Follow the Reader ~ [1 book] Go to the book page for a book you read in the last month, read 1 book that's listed on the book-a-go-round list tagged "Readers Also Enjoyed".
Dad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan
12. Self-Inflicted Wounds: Heartwarming Tales of Epic Humiliation by Aisha Tyler - ***** - 8/2/2014


With a Little Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~ Click Friends --> Popular Books and read 1 book found on this list.
13. Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman - ***** - 6/27/2014


With a Little More Help from Your Friends ~ Click Friends, click on the first letter in your screen name, click on the "# books" link for one of your friends (located under their names), read a book off of your friend's shelf (any shelf).
14. Steph's Shelf: Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow - *** - 7/4/2014 - 403 Pages



I ❤ ... [4 books] ~ Click Explore, choose two of the genres listed under 'My Favorite Genres', located on the right side. Click on the genre name and read 2 books off the list (2 books from each genre). You can choose a genre you haven't read in a while or one you frequently read, it's up to you.
Romance:
15. Something About You by Julie James - **** - 7/15/2014 - 307 Pages
16. Shadow Spell by Nora Roberts - **** - 7/22/2014 - 319 Pages
Fantasy:
17. Blood Cross by Faith Hunter - ***** - 7/17/2014 - 321 Pages
18. Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher - ***** - 8/4/2014 - 480 Pages



Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner ~ Click Goodreads' Book Awards and read 1 book from one of the award lists available. You are welcome to read a book off of one of the previous years' Goodreads Choice Awards winners or nominees.
19. Goodreads Choice Awards 2010: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 7/2/2014 - 332 Pages



Best of ... ~ Click SOS' Best of UF Series Listopia and/or SOS' Best of PNR Series Listopia and read 3 books found on either list.
SOS Best of Urban Fantasy Series:
SOS BEST OF: Young Adult Fantasy Series:
SOS BEST OF: Paranormal Romance Series:
SOS BEST OF: Stand Alone Novels (PNR/UF/YA genres):
20. SOS BEST OF: Young Adult Fantary Series: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout - *** - 9/4/2014 - 335 Pages
21. SOS BEST OF: Paranormal Romance Series: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian - *** - 10/3/2014 - 402 Pages
22. SOS BEST OF: Young Adult Fantary Series: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick - *** - 11/2/2014 - 391 Pages


Wave Your Fan Flag [3 books] ~ On your home page, scroll down until you see "NAME's Favorite Authors" on the right side of the page. Click on the link. Once there, scroll through the list of your favorite authors and choose 3 different author to revisit. TIP: Clicking on the "authors of # books" link will take you to the author's book list. You may either re-read an old favorite, continue on with one of their series, or start one of their new(2you) series, but you must read 1 book from 3 different authors.
23. Vamps and the City by Kerrelyn Sparks - **** - 7/3/2014 - 387 Pages
24. Almost Perfect by Susan Mallery - **** - 7/7/2014 - 379 Pages
25. Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas - *** - 7/14/2014 - 391 Pages

[Heather (Heatso)]

1. Home, Sweet Home ~ [2 books]
Read 1 book shown on your "recent updates" located on the "updates" tab of your your home page. It can be one a friend just rated, added to their shelf, commented on ... ANY book shown on your list - at ANY time.
1. Flowers in the Attic
2. Feed


2. Explore a Group ~ [1 book]
Roll the Die. (Choose 1 die, not two) On your home page, click on the "discussions" tab, count the groups shown on the "recent updates from your discussions" list until you reach the # you rolled, visit that group, scroll through their bookshelf and choose 1 book to read. If you can't find a book on their shelves you want to read, add a book (only if members are allowed to do so).
1. Divergent Completed 2/23


3. Must-Reads ~ [2 books]
Click Recommendations and choose 2 books, each from a different recommendation list.
1. Going Bovine
2. I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence/A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages
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4. PNR/UF ~ [4 book]
Flip a Coin. (Choose 1 coin, not two) If HEADS, read 4 books off either the Urban Fantasy new release list and/or the Urban Fantasy shelf. If TAILS, read 4 books off either the Paranormal Romance new release list and/or the Paranormal Romance shelf. >;) (Get it ... heads, tails... LOL!)
1. Bone Crossed Completed 4/26
2. Silver Borne
3. Darkfever
4. Dead Reckoning


5. Rewind ~ [2 books]
Click Explore --> Popular and read 2 books off the "Most Popular Books Published In 2013" list.
1. Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls Completed 1/22
2. World After/The Rosie Project
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6. Follow the Reader ~ [1 book]
Go to the book page for a book you read in the last month, read 1 book that's listed on the book-a-go-round list tagged "Readers Also Enjoyed". If the book page for the book you read does not have a "Readers Also Enjoyed" list, scroll down the book page until you see "Lists with this Book". Click on that link, choose 1 book from one of the list(s) shown.
1. Life As I Blow It: Tales Of Love, Life & Sex . . . Not Necessarily In That Order


7. With a Little Help from Your Friends ~ [1 book]
Click Friends --> Popular Books and read 1 book found on this list.
1. Before I Fall


8. With a Little More Help from Your Friends ~ [1 book]
Click Friends, click on the first letter in your screen name, click on the "# books" link for one of your friends (located under their names), read a book off of your friend's shelf (any shelf).
1. Undead and Unemployed


9. I ❤ ... ~ [4 books]
Click Explore, choose two of the genres listed under 'My Favorite Genres', located on the right side. Click on the genre name and read 2 books off the list (2 books from each genre). You can choose a genre you haven't read in a while or one you frequently read, it's up to you.
1. Shiver
2. Paranormalcy
3. Vampire Academy
4. The Lightning Thief


10. Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner ~ [1 book]
Click Goodreads' Book Awards and read 1 book from one of the award lists available. You are welcome to read a book off of one of the previous years' Goodreads Choice Awards winners or nominees.
1. Insurgent Completed 3/9


11. Best of... ~ [3 books]
Click SOS' Best of UF Series Listopia and/or SOS' Best of PNR Series Listopia and read 3 books found on either list.
1. Magic Bites
2. Grave Sight
3. Glass Houses


12. Wave Your Fan Flag ~ [3 books]
On your home page, scroll down until you see "NAME's Favorite Authors" on the right side of the page. Click on the link. Once there, scroll through the list of your favorite authors and choose 3 different author to revisit. TIP: Clicking on the "authors of # books" link will take you to the author's book list. You may either re-read an old favorite, continue on with one of their series, or start one of their new(2you) series, but you must read 1 book from 3 different authors.
1. Down London Road
2. The Redemption of Callie & Kayden
3. Wake


COMPLETED: 4/25

[Katie]

Hello group my name is Katie and i just came across some books that look very interesting. i am surprised that i never heard of them....The Otherworld sisters of the moon' series by Yasmine Galenorn..Has anyone read any of these or her other series?? Any reviews would be great. Thank you!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

SOS "Like a Good Neighbor, Goodreads is There" Challenge
2013 has been a rough year for Goodreads fans. In 2014, let's explore some of the many different ways we can use the site to find some good reads!

Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2014

8/25 Completed

Home, Sweet Home ~ [2 books]
Up From the Grave 9/3/14 ★★★★
Killer Frost


Explore a Group ~ [1 book]
RRRC --> Perfect Mate


Must-Reads ~ [2 books]
Tempest Rising
NightDrake


PNR/UF ~ [4 book] Flip a Coin.
Pleasure Unbound 23/1/14 ★★★★
Desire Unchained
Vampire Academy 14/1/14 ★★★★
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf


Rewind ~ [2 books] Click Explore -->
Frost Burned 2/3/14 ★★★★
Lover At Last or The Rosie Project


Follow the Reader ~ [1 book]
Discount Armageddon --> Nightshifted


With a Little Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~
Finding the Lost 26/2/14 ★★★


With a Little More Help from Your Friends [1 book] ~
Written in Red


I ❤ ... [4 books] ~
PNR Two's A Couple, Three's The Law
PNR His Purrfect Mate
Dragons Dragon Rising
Dragons Red Hot Dragon


Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner [1 book] ~
Fifth Grave Past the Light


Best of ... [3 books] ~
The Restorer 17/2/14 ★★★
Magic to the Bone
Skinwalker


Wave Your Fan Flag [3 books] ~
Loribelle Hunt - Seducer's Moon
Viola Grace - Jailed 1/1/14 ★★★★
Dana Marie Bell - Finding Forgiveness 7/1/14 ★★★★

[Nici]

for the best of category, most seem to be firsts in the series, so can you read any book in the series?

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Nici, the books only need to be on the linked lists, doesn't matter which # it is.