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February 2014 Reading Challenge
Done 11/11What's so special about February?
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
4th February 20142. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game
5th February 20143. Presidents Day read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess
5th February 20144. Groundhog Day: reread a favorite book or a book you've put off reading at least twice
3rd February 20145. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie.
8th February 20147. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
3rd February 20148. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
4th February 20149. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
6th February 201410. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover
7th February 201411) Challenge
7th February 2014
I'm in!4/10 Read
✔1. Valentine's Day: Beauty from Love 2/4 ★★★★
✔2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: Cress 2/6 ★★★★★
3. Presidents Day: Sower of Dreams
4. Groundhog Day: Waterfall
5. Random Act of Kindness: Anew
✔6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: Ignite Me 2/5 ★★★★★
7. Leap Day: Malice In Wonderland
8. Black History Month: Expect Civilian Casualties
✔9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Heaven's Sinners 2/9 ★★★★
10. February Birthstone: Fate Succumbs
11. Bonus Steampunk: Kiss of Steel
What's so special about February?5/11
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
Silver Borne
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game
3. Presidents Day read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess
Apollo's Gift
4. Groundhog Day: reread a favorite book or a book you've put off reading at least twice
Frost Moon
5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
The Darkest Pleasure
8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
Stolen Fury
10. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover
"special" challenge: read a Steampunk story.
The Hunter
Read 4/101. Valentine's Day: And the Two Shall Become One by Mychael Black
2. Winter Olympics (U.S.A.):
3. President's Day: Red Kiss by Deidre Knight
4. Groundhog Day: Reaper's Property by Joanna Wylde
5. Random Acts of Kindness: Beloved Fate by Stormy Glenn
6. Academy Awards: Fighting Chance by Viki Lyn
7. Leap Day (released 2012):
8. Black History Month:
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:
10. February Birthstone:Amethyst: A Touch of Midnight by Lara Adrian
Books Read:
2/1/14-2/28/144/10
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February Challenge5/11
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
Close to You by Stacia Kane
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game
Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison 02/02/2014 ★★★★★
3. Presidents Day read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess
Dark Bites by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. Groundhog Day: reread a favorite book or a book you've put off reading at least twice
Life Before Legend by Marie Lu 04/02/2014 ★★★★
5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost 11/02/2014 ★★★★
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie
The Restorer by Amanda Stevens 03/02/2014 ★★★★
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh
8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
Pale Demon by Kim Harrison 02/02/2014 ★★★★★
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
10. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover
Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones
BONUS: Steampunk
Curtsies & Conspiracies by Gail Carriger
I'm in!5/10 Read
✔1. Valentine's Day: Beauty from Love 2/4 ★★★★
✔2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: Cress 2/6 ★★★★★
3. Presidents Day: Sower of Dreams
✔4. Groundhog Day: Waterfall 2/12 ★★★
5. Random Act of Kindness: Anew
✔6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: Ignite Me 2/5 ★★★★★
7. Leap Day: Malice In Wonderland
8. Black History Month: Expect Civilian Casualties
✔9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Heaven's Sinners 2/9 ★★★★
10. February Birthstone: Fate Succumbs
11. Bonus Steampunk: Kiss of Steel
What's so special about February?6/11
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
Silver Borne
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game
3. Presidents Day read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess
4. Groundhog Day: reread a favorite book or a book you've put off reading at least twice
Frost Moon
5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
The Darkest Pleasure
8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
Stolen Fury
10. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover
"special" challenge: read a Steampunk story.
The Hunter
February Challenge8/10 DONE
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I'm in!6/10 Read
✔1. Valentine's Day: Beauty from Love 2/4 ★★★★
✔2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: Cress 2/6 ★★★★★
3. Presidents Day: Sower of Dreams
✔4. Groundhog Day: Waterfall 2/12 ★★★
✔5. Random Act of Kindness: Anew 2/14 ★★★★
✔6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: Ignite Me 2/5 ★★★★★
7. Leap Day: Malice In Wonderland
8. Black History Month: Expect Civilian Casualties
✔9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Heaven's Sinners 2/9 ★★★★
10. February Birthstone: Fate Succumbs
11. Bonus Steampunk: Kiss of Steel
February Challenge6/11
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
Close to You by Stacia Kane 14/02/2014 ★★★★
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game
Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison 02/02/2014 ★★★★★
3. Presidents Day read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess
Dark Bites by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. Groundhog Day: reread a favorite book or a book you've put off reading at least twice
Life Before Legend by Marie Lu 04/02/2014 ★★★★
5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost 11/02/2014 ★★★★
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie
The Restorer by Amanda Stevens 03/02/2014 ★★★★
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh
8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
Pale Demon by Kim Harrison 02/02/2014 ★★★★★
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
10. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover
Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones
BONUS: Steampunk
Curtsies & Conspiracies by Gail Carriger
Finished 5/10February –
A “special” challenge - Steampunk: The Girl in The Steel Corset by Kady Cross
What's so special about February?
1. Valentine's Day: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics:
3. Presidents Day: The Selection by Kiera Cass
4. Groundhog Day: Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
5. Random Act of Kindness:
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards:
7. Leap Day:
8. Black History Month: Mist-Torn Witches by Barb Hendee Currently Reading
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Small favor by Jim Butcher
10. February Birthstone:
February Challenge8/11
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
Close to You by Stacia Kane 14/02/2014 ★★★★
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game
Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison 02/02/2014 ★★★★★
3. Presidents Day read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess
Dark Bites by Sherrilyn Kenyon 17/02/2014 ★★★★★
4. Groundhog Day: reread a favorite book or a book you've put off reading at least twice
Life Before Legend by Marie Lu 04/02/2014 ★★★★
5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost 11/02/2014 ★★★★
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie
The Restorer by Amanda Stevens 03/02/2014 ★★★★
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh
8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
Pale Demon by Kim Harrison 02/02/2014 ★★★★★
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
10. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover
Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones 15/02/2014 ★★★★★
BONUS: Steampunk
Curtsies & Conspiracies by Gail Carriger
I haven't done one of these in a while but I gonna give this one a shot.5/11 Read
1. Valentine's Day:
2. Winter Olympics:
3. President's Day: Long Live the Queen by Kate Locke
4. Groundhog Day:
5. Random Act of Kindness:
6. Academy Awards: Bitter Spirits by Jenn Bennett
7. Leap Day: Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden
8. Black History Month: The Killing Moon by N.K. Jemisin
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:
10. Birthstone - Amethyst: Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones
Bonus - Steampunk: Riveted by Meljean Brook
1/101. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in Canada 2014 Bitten ~ Kelley Armstrong
3. Presidents Day read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess
4. Groundhog Day: reread: The Vampire Academy ~ Richelle Mead
5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
10. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover.
4/10What's so special about February?
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: Shades of Gray2/10
3. Presidents Day Magic Bleeds2/15
4. Groundhog Day: To Taste Temptation2/9
5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
10. February Birthstone:Changeling Moon2/3
I'm in!7/10 Read
✔1. Valentine's Day: Beauty from Love 2/4 ★★★★
✔2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: Cress 2/6 ★★★★★
✔3. Presidents Day: Sower of Dreams currently reading
✔4. Groundhog Day: Waterfall 2/12 ★★★
✔5. Random Act of Kindness: Anew 2/14 ★★★★
✔6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: Ignite Me 2/5 ★★★★★
✔7. Leap Day: Malice In Wonderland ] 2/16 ★★★★
8. Black History Month: Expect Civilian Casualties
✔9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Heaven's Sinners 2/9 ★★★★
10. February Birthstone: Fate Succumbs currently reading
11. Bonus Steampunk: Kiss of Steel
February Challenge9/11
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
Close to You by Stacia Kane 14/02/2014 ★★★★
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game
Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison 02/02/2014 ★★★★★
3. Presidents Day read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess
Dark Bites by Sherrilyn Kenyon 17/02/2014 ★★★★★
4. Groundhog Day: reread a favorite book or a book you've put off reading at least twice
Life Before Legend by Marie Lu 04/02/2014 ★★★★
5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost 11/02/2014 ★★★★
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie
The Restorer by Amanda Stevens 03/02/2014 ★★★★
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh
8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
Pale Demon by Kim Harrison 02/02/2014 ★★★★★
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
10. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover
Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones 15/02/2014 ★★★★★
BONUS: Steampunk
Curtsies & Conspiracies by Gail Carriger 17/02/2014 ★★★★★
What's so special about February?7/11
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
Silver Borne
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game
3. Presidents Day read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess
4. Groundhog Day: reread a favorite book or a book you've put off reading at least twice
Frost Moon
5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
The Darkest Pleasure
8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
10. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover
"special" challenge: read a Steampunk story.
The Hunter
I'm in!8/10 Read
✔1. Valentine's Day: Beauty from Love 2/4 ★★★★
✔2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: Cress 2/6 ★★★★★
✔3. Presidents Day: Sower of Dreams currently reading
✔4. Groundhog Day: Waterfall 2/12 ★★★
✔5. Random Act of Kindness: Anew 2/14 ★★★★
✔6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: Ignite Me 2/5 ★★★★★
✔7. Leap Day: Malice In Wonderland ] 2/16 ★★★★
8. Black History Month: Expect Civilian Casualties
✔9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Heaven's Sinners 2/9 ★★★★
✔10. February Birthstone: Fate Succumbs 2/17 ★★★★
11. Bonus Steampunk: Kiss of Steel
I'm in!9/11 Read
✔1. Valentine's Day: Beauty from Love 2/4 ★★★★
✔2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: Cress 2/6 ★★★★★
✔3. Presidents Day: Sower of Dreams 2/19 ★★★
✔4. Groundhog Day: Waterfall 2/12 ★★★
✔5. Random Act of Kindness: Anew 2/14 ★★★★
✔6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: Ignite Me 2/5 ★★★★★
✔7. Leap Day: Malice In Wonderland ] 2/16 ★★★★
8. Black History Month: Expect Civilian Casualties
✔9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Heaven's Sinners 2/9 ★★★★
✔10. February Birthstone: Fate Succumbs 2/17 ★★★★
11. Bonus Steampunk: Kiss of Steel
February Challenge10/11
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
Close to You by Stacia Kane 14/02/2014 ★★★★
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game
Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison 02/02/2014 ★★★★★
3. Presidents Day read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess
Dark Bites by Sherrilyn Kenyon 17/02/2014 ★★★★★
4. Groundhog Day: reread a favorite book or a book you've put off reading at least twice
Life Before Legend by Marie Lu 04/02/2014 ★★★★
5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost 11/02/2014 ★★★★
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie
The Restorer by Amanda Stevens 03/02/2014 ★★★★
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh
8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
Pale Demon by Kim Harrison 02/02/2014 ★★★★★
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 20/02/2014 ★★★★★
10. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover
Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones 15/02/2014 ★★★★★
BONUS: Steampunk
Curtsies & Conspiracies by Gail Carriger 17/02/2014 ★★★★★
Mod
10/10 regular challenge
0/1 special challenge
Jules Verne was born on Feb. 8, 1828 and is called “The Father of Science Fiction”. His three best known stories are “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” and “Around the World in 80 Days”. Since these are also the foundation of the sub-sub-genre, Steampunk, your challenge is to read a Steampunk story.
What's so special about February?
1. Valentine's Day: Bear Naked by Dana Marie Bell
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: Trinkets, Treasures and Other Bloody Magic by Meghan Ciana Doidge
3. Presidents Day Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews (deposed alien dictator)
4. Groundhog Day: Long Hot Summoning by Tanya Huff
5. Random Act of Kindness: Wolf With Benefits by Shelly Laurenston
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: The Great Jackalope Stampede by Ann Charles
7. Leap Day: Jackrabbit Junction Jitters by Ann Charles
8. Black History Month: Immortal Lies by S. L. Gray
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Nobody’s Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
10. February Birthstone: Shadow Fires by Catherine Spangler.
What's so special about February?8/11
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
Silver Borne
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game
3. Presidents Day read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess
4. Groundhog Day: reread a favorite book or a book you've put off reading at least twice
Frost Moon
5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
10. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover
"special" challenge: read a Steampunk story.
The Hunter
February's What's So Special about February Challenge10/10 Complete
1. Valentine's Day-
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics- (USA-2002)
3. Presidents Day-
4. Groundhog Day-
5. Random Act of Kindness-
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards-
7. Leap Day: (2012)
8. Black History Month-
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre-
10. February Birthstone-
My month's been crazy, so I couldn't participate :( But loved checking out everyone's reads!
Mod
10/10 regular challenge
1/1 special challenge
Read a Steampunk story. The Iron Duke by MelJean Brook
What's so special about February?
1. Valentine's Day: Bear Naked by Dana Marie Bell
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: Trinkets, Treasures and Other Bloody Magic by Meghan Ciana Doidge
3. Presidents Day Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews (deposed alien dictator)
4. Groundhog Day: Long Hot Summoning by Tanya Huff
5. Random Act of Kindness: Wolf With Benefits by Shelly Laurenston
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: The Great Jackalope Stampede by Ann Charles
7. Leap Day: Jackrabbit Junction Jitters by Ann Charles
8. Black History Month: Immortal Lies by S. L. Gray
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Nobody’s Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
10. February Birthstone: Shadow Fires by Catherine Spangler.
Read 5/101. Valentine's Day: And the Two Shall Become One by Mychael Black
2. Winter Olympics (U.S.A.):
3. President's Day: Red Kiss by Deidre Knight
4. Groundhog Day: Reaper's Property by Joanna Wylde
5. Random Acts of Kindness:
6. Academy Awards: Fighting Chance by Viki Lyn
7. Leap Day (released 2012):
8. Black History Month:
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:
10. February Birthstone:Amethyst: A Touch of Midnight by Lara Adrian
Books Read:
I'm in!10/11 Read
✔1. Valentine's Day: Beauty from Love 2/4 ★★★★
✔2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: Cress 2/6 ★★★★★
✔3. Presidents Day: Sower of Dreams 2/19 ★★★
✔4. Groundhog Day: Waterfall 2/12 ★★★
✔5. Random Act of Kindness: Anew 2/14 ★★★★
✔6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: Ignite Me 2/5 ★★★★★
✔7. Leap Day: Malice In Wonderland ] 2/16 ★★★★
✔8. Black History Month: Expect Civilian Casualties 2/22 ★★★
✔9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Heaven's Sinners 2/9 ★★★★
✔10. February Birthstone: Fate Succumbs 2/17 ★★★★
11. Bonus Steampunk: Kiss of Steel
PRUF February 2014 Monthly Reading Challenge Duration: February 1, 2014 - February 28, 2014
Read: 9/10
Numbers 2, 7, and 8 are non-PNR books - they are straight romance. All the rest are PNR or PN.
What's so special about February?
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book.
Hara's Legacy
2. ✔ In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game. Game for Trouble features football star Nick Hamilton. - 02.17.2014 (★★★★)
3. ✔ Presidents' Day: read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess. Warlord's Destiny - 02.09.2014 (★★★)
4. ✔ Groundhog Day: Read a book you've put off reading at least twice. Beg - 02.06.2014 (★★)
5. ✔ Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended to you. Invisible Justice - 02.12.2014 (★★)
6. ✔ Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie. Storm Front - 02.14.2014 (★★★★★)
7. ✔ Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012). Exquisite by Ella Frank was released in 2012. 02.20.2014 (★★★)
8. ✔ Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover. No Dress Required - 02.18.2014 (★★)
9. ✔ St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs. In Regina in the Sun, Zander owns a bar. - 02.05.2014 (★★★)
10. ✔ February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover. The Vampire Narcise - 02.19.2014 (★★★★★)
February Challenge11/11
DONE!!!
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
Close to You by Stacia Kane 14/02/2014 ★★★★
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game
Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison 02/02/2014 ★★★★★
3. Presidents Day read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess
Dark Bites by Sherrilyn Kenyon 17/02/2014 ★★★★★
4. Groundhog Day: reread a favorite book or a book you've put off reading at least twice
Life Before Legend by Marie Lu 04/02/2014 ★★★★
5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost 11/02/2014 ★★★★
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie
The Restorer by Amanda Stevens 03/02/2014 ★★★★
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh 23/02/2014 ★★★★★
8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
Pale Demon by Kim Harrison 02/02/2014 ★★★★★
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 20/02/2014 ★★★★★
10. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover
Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones 15/02/2014 ★★★★★
BONUS: Steampunk
Curtsies & Conspiracies by Gail Carriger 17/02/2014 ★★★★★
PRUF February 2014 Monthly Reading Challenge Duration: February 1, 2014 - February 28, 2014
DONE Whoo Hoo!
Read: 10/10
Numbers 2, 7, and 8 are non-PNR books - they are straight romance. All the rest are PNR or PN.
What's so special about February?
1. ✔ Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book.
Hara's Legacy - 02.24.2014 (★★)
2. ✔ In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game. Game for Trouble features football star Nick Hamilton. - 02.17.2014 (★★★★)
3. ✔ Presidents' Day: read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess. Warlord's Destiny - 02.09.2014 (★★★)
4. ✔ Groundhog Day: Read a book you've put off reading at least twice. Beg - 02.06.2014 (★★)
5. ✔ Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended to you. Invisible Justice - 02.12.2014 (★★)
6. ✔ Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie. Storm Front - 02.14.2014 (★★★★★)
7. ✔ Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012). Exquisite by Ella Frank was released in 2012. 02.20.2014 (★★★)
8. ✔ Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover. No Dress Required - 02.18.2014 (★★)
9. ✔ St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs. In Regina in the Sun, Zander owns a bar. - 02.05.2014 (★★★)
10. ✔ February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover. The Vampire Narcise - 02.19.2014 (★★★★★)
What's so special about February?9/11that is all for me this month.
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game
3. Presidents Day read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess
4. Groundhog Day: reread a favorite book or a book you've put off reading at least twice
Frost Moon
5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
10. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover
"special" challenge: read a Steampunk story.
The Hunter
9/10 done5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
I'm in!11/11 Read DONE!
✔1. Valentine's Day: Beauty from Love 2/4 ★★★★
✔2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: Cress 2/6 ★★★★★
✔3. Presidents Day: Sower of Dreams 2/19 ★★★
✔4. Groundhog Day: Waterfall 2/12 ★★★
✔5. Random Act of Kindness: Anew 2/14 ★★★★
✔6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: Ignite Me 2/5 ★★★★★
✔7. Leap Day: Malice In Wonderland ] 2/16 ★★★★
✔8. Black History Month: Expect Civilian Casualties 2/22 ★★★
✔9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Heaven's Sinners 2/9 ★★★★
✔10. February Birthstone: Fate Succumbs 2/17 ★★★★
✔11. Bonus Steampunk: Kiss of Steel 2/25 ★★★★
Finished 7/10February –
A “special” challenge - Steampunk:
What's so special about February?
1. Valentine's Day: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics:
3. Presidents Day: The Selection by Kiera Cass
4. Groundhog Day: Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
5. Random Act of Kindness:
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards:
7. Leap Day:
8. Black History Month:
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Small favor by Jim Butcher
10. February Birthstone:
I'm Finished!!11/11
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
Up From the Grave 02/02
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game
Frost Burned 02/15
3. Presidents Day read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess
Sins of the Night 02/03
4. Groundhog Day: reread a favorite book or a book you've put off reading at least twice
Acheron 02/12
5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
Haunted Warrior 02/24
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie
Curtsies and conspiracies 02/18
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
What a Ghoul wants 02/08
8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
The Rift Walker 02/20
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
Sucking Bites 02/13
10. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover
Something Witchy This Way Comes 02/09
Steampunk Story
The Queen is Dead 02/22
9/10What's so special about February?
1. Valentine's Day: Beast 2/16
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: Shades of Gray2/10
3. Presidents Day Magic Bleeds2/15
4. Groundhog Day: To Taste Temptation2/9
5. Random Act of Kindness: Trouble in Mudbug 2/20
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: Angelfall 2/23
7. Leap Day: A Tangled Web 2/21
8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Edge of Darkness 2/26
10. February Birthstone:Changeling Moon2/3
February 2014 ChallengeFebruary 1 - 28, 2014
10/10 Finished!!!
What's so special about February?
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
2/222. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game
2/93. Presidents Day read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess
2/64. Groundhog Day: reread a favorite book or a book you've put off reading at least twice
2/35. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
2/16. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie
2/27. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
2/108. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
2/79. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
2/2510. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover
2/28
9/10What's so special about February?
>1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book CRIMSON NIGHT – NIGHT SERIES – BOOK ONE by Marie Hall **** (Pandora has no single lover, she is ½ demon and that half is Lust)
>2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game THE SILENT DUCHESS by Dacia Maraini*** (takes place in Italy during the Inquisition)
>3. Presidents Day read a book that features a King In VAMPIRE’S EVE (VAMP LIFE #1 )by Jez Strider ***
(The bad guy is Dante – King of the Vampires and he wants Evalina to be his Queen)
>4. Groundhog Day: reread a favorite book or a book you've put off reading at least twice
ZIPPORAH, WIFE OF MOSES by Marek Halter*** (I’ve started and stopped reading this for over a year.)
>5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you I AM THE MESSENGER by Markus Zusak **** (Recommended by my Book Club, after reading another of his books)
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie
>7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2012) BROKEN PROMISES (Bk 1 in The Wrong Guy Bundle) by Belinda Boring
>8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author RALPH ELLISON A BIOGRAPHY by Arnold Rampersad****(The book is about a black author and his times and inspirations)
>9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre: :read a book that has rival gangs THE IMMORTAL HIGHLANDER by Karen Marie Moning **** (With Adam Black banned from the Fae Court, Darroc decides to lead a coup against the Queen. The Fae divide into camps or rival gangs)
>10. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover DARK DESIRES AFTER DUSK by Kresley Cole****
10/10 Done
February Challenge4/10
Worst month ever, but I will rise! :)
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
Tangled Beauty by K.L. Middleton
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game
Parched by Z.L. Arkadie
3. Presidents Day read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess
Winter's Heart by Michael Kanuckel
4. Groundhog Day: reread a favorite book or a book you've put off reading at least twice
The Shining by Stephen King √ 2/22 ★★★★★
5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
Hers to Choose by Patricia Knight
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie
Marked by Elisabeth Naughton √ 2/28 ★★★★★
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
How (Not) to Kiss a Toad by Elizabeth A. Reeves
8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
Fifty Shades of Jungle Fever by L.V. Lewis
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
The Troop by Nick Cutter √ 2/11 ★★★★
10. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover
The Den by Jennifer Abrahams √ 2/25 ★★½
Monthly Reading Challenges > February 2014 Reading Challenge 10/10
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book
Everneath (Everneath #1) by Brodi Ashton 02/16/14
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game
2002 - USA - Sweet Revenge (Sin Brothers #2) by Rebecca Zanetti 02/19/14
3. Presidents Day read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess
Serpent's Kiss (Elder Races #3) by Thea Harrison 02/23/14
4. Groundhog Day: reread a favorite book or a book you've put off reading at least twice
Heart Quest (Celta's Heartmates #5) by Robin D. Owens 02/08/14
5. Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended or given to you
Born of Fire (The League #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon 02/06/14
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie
Forgotten Sins (Sin Brothers #1) by Rebecca Zanetti 02/17/14
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012)
Eternal Beast (Mark of the Vampire #4) by Laura Wright 02/20/14
8. Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover
Riding the Storm (ACRO #1) by Sydney Croft 02/21/14
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs
The Sweetest Thing (Lucky Harbor #2) by Jill Shalvis 02/04/14
10. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover
Rock Chick Revolution (Rock Chick #8) by Kristen Ashley 02/03/14
Woooo Hoooo! One extra book than I anticipated!6/5
What's so special about February?
1. Valentine's Day:
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics:
3. Presidents Day
4. Groundhog Day:
5. Random Act of Kindness:
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards:
7. Leap Day:
8. Black History Month:
- majority set in Egypt9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:
10. February Birthstone:
10/111. Valentine's Day: For The Love of Magic - Janet Chapman
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics:
3. Presidents Day:
4. Groundhog Day:
5. Random Act of Kindness:
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards:
7. Leap Day:
8. Black History Month:
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre:
10. February Birthstone:
Special. Steampunk:
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What's so special about February?Progress: 3/11
1. Valentine's Day: MC Part of a Romantic Couple at the Beginning & the End of the Book: Up From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
2. In honor of the Winter Olympics - Setting = Russia: Chains of Ice by Christina Dodd
3. Presidents Day - Tybalt, the King of Cats: Chimes at Midnight by Seanan McGuire
4. Groundhog Day - Put off Reading at least Twice: Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. Random Act of Kindness - Highly Recommended to me: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards - Sounds like it would be great movie: The Iron Hunt by Marjorie M. Liu
7. Leap Day - Released 2012: Angel's Ink by Jocelynn Drake
8. Black History Month - Red, Black, & Green Cover: Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre - Set in Chicago:
10. February Birthstone: Amethyst Purple Cover:
11. Bonus - Steampunk:
[[bookcover:Fifth Grave Past the Light|15813668]bookcover:Timeless|11324166]
February Challenge11/11 DONE
PNR February 2014 ChallengeFebruary 1-28, 2014
Completed: 10/10
1. Valentine's Day
Twice Tempted, Jeaniene Frost, 2-15-14
2. Winter Olympics set in USA
Devil May Ride, Wendy Roberts, 2-16-14
3. Presidents Day features King/Queen
Of Shadow Born, Dianne Sylvan, 2-11-14
4. Groundhog Day put off reading at least twice
My Zombie Valentine, Katie MacAlister et al, 2-9-14
5. Random Act of Kindness highly recommended
Mystery Man, Kristen Ashley, 2-6-14 (*non-para)
6. Now is the time for Academy Awards
Kiss of Frost, Jennifer Estep, 2-17-14
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2008)
Dagger Star, Elizabeth Vaughan, 2-16-14
8. Black History Month red, black & green cover
Inked, Karen Chance et al, 2-28-14
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Red Heart of Jade, Marjorie M Liu, 2-19-14
10. February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover
Midnight Kiss, Robyn Carr et al, 2-2-14 (*non-para)
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3/10 Read
✔1. Valentine's Day: Beauty from Love 2/4 ★★★★
✔2. In honor of the Winter Olympics: Cress 2/6 ★★★★★
3. Presidents Day: Sower of Dreams
4. Groundhog Day: Waterfall
5. Random Act of Kindness: Anew
✔6. Now is the time for Academy Awards: Ignite Me 2/5 ★★★★★
7. Leap Day: Malice In Wonderland
8. Black History Month: Expect Civilian Casualties
9. St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Heaven's Sinners
10. February Birthstone: Fate Succumbs
11. Bonus Steampunk: Kiss of Steel