Feb 2014: Luuuuuurve N Stuff Challenge

[Nyssa]

Nicki wrote: "A suggestion for those who are uncomfortable defining a relationship as unconventional (and it is just a suggestion, so feel free to ignore it if it doesn't work for you): Base it on how accepted t..."

So if Em is who I think she is (view spoiler)[(a woman of color) (hide spoiler)] then (view spoiler)[Ish & Em's (hide spoiler)] relationship in Earth Abides would qualify as well, right?

[Emily]

I think there are a variety of relationships in that book that would work, but since I can't remember if you've finished or not I don't want to say more. :)

[Nyssa]

Emily wrote: "I think there are a variety of relationships in that book that would work, but since I can't remember if you've finished or not I don't want to say more. :)"

No, I haven't - Thanks. :)

At this point I have no idea when I'll be done. I'm ending this week with 0 books read! :(

Unless I go completely MG/YA for the next two weeks, I don't think I'll make my 4-6 goal this month.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

I'm not! I know that, now. Especially since I'm trying to navigate my way through Malazan. O_O

[Kathy]

Goal:
4-6 books: Be my valentine?

1. The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism 15. Read a book with absolutely no romance or romantic elements at all.

2. 旅に出よう、滅びゆく世界の果てまで。 Tabi ni Deyou, Horobiyuku Sekai no Hate Made (Our Journey To The Edge Of Our Ceasing World) 1. Read a book that does NOT contain a love triangle

3. Mr. Shivers 5. Read a group read book chosen for February

[Kathy]

Goal:
4-6 books: Be my valentine?

1. The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism 15. Read a book with absolutely no romance or romantic elements at all.

2. 旅に出よう、滅びゆく世界の果てまで。 Tabi ni Deyou, Horobiyuku Sekai no Hate Made (Our Journey To The Edge Of Our Ceasing World) 1. Read a book that does NOT contain a love triangle

3. Mr. Shivers 5. Read a group read book chosen for February

4. The Silver Chair 11. Read a book that features an unconventional relationship. (view spoiler)[Eustice and Jill's friendship with Puddleglum, a Marsh-Wiggle....and not to mention talking animals. (hide spoiler)]

[Chris , cookie guilt]

I guess Mr. Shivers scared away any chance I had at scoring on Valentine's Day.

[Kathy]

Chris wrote: "I guess Mr. Shivers scared away any chance I had at scoring on Valentine's Day."

Awww. :(

[Chris , cookie guilt]

I need to score The Light Fantastic still, and I'm almost done with Gardens of the Moon. Maybe I can knock out a short one by next Friday.

[Emily]

I'm just excited to be able to say SOULMATES, BITCH!! ;)

[Chris , cookie guilt]

Goal: 4-6 books: Be my valentine?

1. Mr. Shivers 1. Read a book that does NOT contain a love triangle.
2. The Light Fantastic 3. Read a book which is a favorite of one of the mods (Nicki).
3. Gardens of the Moon 4. Re-read a book that you'd recommend to someone because it is awesome.

[Lee]

Emily wrote: "I'm just excited to
be able to say SOULMATES, BITCH!! ;)"

Me too - if I can just finish Way of Kings next week. :)

[Becky]

Goal:
4-6 books: Be my valentine?

1. Read a book that does NOT contain a love triangle
2. Read a book with a strong, independent character
Grumpy Cat: A Grumpy Book O_o
3. Read a book which is a favorite of one of the mods
4. Re-read a book that you'd recommend to someone because it is awesome.
5. Read a group read book chosen for February
Mr. Shivers
6. Read a book in your favorite genre
7. Read a book set in a dystopian society
8. Read a book by an author which is outside their established niche or genre.
9. Read a book that has a red or pink cover
10. Read a book with hearts on the cover, in the title, or which make a prominent appearance in the story. (Can be the anatomical variety.)
11. Read a book which features an unconventional relationship.
12. Read a book that was selected for a RITA Award: http://www.rwa.org/p/cm/ld/fid=1108#R....
13. Read a book that you fell in cover-love with.
14. Read a book with a smokin' hot cover-hottie on it.
15. Read a book with absolutely no romance or romantic elements at all.
The Panic Virus: A True Story of Medicine, Science, and Fear

[Chris , cookie guilt]

Does Grumpy Cat have a love triangle?

[Becky]

Chris wrote: "Does Grumpy Cat have a love triangle?"

Nope. Grumpy Cat doesn't love anyone.

[Nyssa]

Becky wrote: "Goal:
4-6 books: Be my valentine?

1. Read a book that does NOT contain a love triangle
2. Read a book with a strong, independent character
Grumpy Cat: A Grumpy Book O_o
3. Read a ..."

I like how you did this! May I borrow it for next month, please?

[Becky]

Nyssa wrote: "I like how you did this! May I borrow it for next month, please?"

If by "how I did this" you mean "be too lazy to take out all the other tasks", then sure! LOL

[Nyssa]

Becky wrote: "Nyssa wrote: "I like how you did this! May I borrow it for next month, please?"

If by "how I did this" you mean "be too lazy to take out all the other tasks", then sure! LOL"

Yes, thats exactly what I meant! :D Thank you.

[Becky]

;)

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Levels:
1-3 books: Puppy Love


1. Read a book that does NOT contain a love triangle
Gardens of the Moon

2. Read a book with a strong, independent character
3. Read a book which is a favorite of one of the mods
4. Re-read a book that you'd recommend to someone because it is awesome.
5. Read a group read book chosen for February
Howl's Moving Castle
6. Read a book in your favorite genre
7. Read a book set in a dystopian society
8. Read a book by an author which is outside their established niche or genre.
9. Read a book that has a red or pink cover
The CarbLovers Diet: Eat What You Love, Get Slim For Life
10. Read a book with hearts on the cover, in the title, or which make a prominent appearance in the story. (Can be the anatomical variety.)
11. Read a book which features an unconventional relationship.

14. Read a book with a smokin' hot cover-hottie on it.
15. Read a book with absolutely no romance or romantic elements at all.

[Chris , cookie guilt]

Better question: does Grumpy Cat have a hate triangle?

[Becky]

Chris wrote: "Better question: does Grumpy Cat have a hate triangle?"

Yes. Grumpy, the dog, and the cactus.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

lol

[Nyssa]

Emily wrote: "I think there are a variety of relationships in that book that would work, but since I can't remember if you've finished or not I don't want to say more. :)"

I finally finished this book, and yes Emily, you were right.

[Nyssa]

I successfully completed February's challenge by the skin of my teeth! *Phew*

Feb 2014: Luuuuuurve N Stuff Challenge
Goal: 4-6 books: Be my valentine?

✓ 1. Read a book that does NOT contain a love triangle: A Study in Scarlet ~ Completed 02/02/14
✓ 5. Read a group read book chosen for February: Howl's Moving Castle ~Completed 02/24/14
✓ 11. Read a book which features an unconventional relationship: Earth Abides ~Completed 02/23/14
✓ 15. Read a book with absolutely no romance: The Silver Chair ~ Completed 02/18/14

[Becky]

Goal:
4-6 books: Be my valentine?

1. Read a book that does NOT contain a love triangle
2. Read a book with a strong, independent character
Grumpy Cat: A Grumpy Book O_o
3. Read a book which is a favorite of one of the mods
4. Re-read a book that you'd recommend to someone because it is awesome.
5. Read a group read book chosen for February
Mr. Shivers
6. Read a book in your favorite genre
7. Read a book set in a dystopian society
8. Read a book by an author which is outside their established niche or genre.
9. Read a book that has a red or pink cover
Brokeback Mountain
10. Read a book with hearts on the cover, in the title, or which make a prominent appearance in the story. (Can be the anatomical variety.)
11. Read a book which features an unconventional relationship.
12. Read a book that was selected for a RITA Award: http://www.rwa.org/p/cm/ld/fid=1108#R....
13. Read a book that you fell in cover-love with.
14. Read a book with a smokin' hot cover-hottie on it.
15. Read a book with absolutely no romance or romantic elements at all.
The Panic Virus: A True Story of Medicine, Science, and Fear

[Emily]

Good work ladies!

[Nyssa]

Emily wrote: "Good work ladies!"

Thank you Emily! :)

[Lee]

I matched up books after I read them and switched A Clash of Kings for The Way of Kings.

Ended up with more books than I thought I would-

11 Books / SOULMATES, BITCH!

1. Read a book that does not have a love triangle:
Winter's Tale 2*
3. Read a favorite book of one of the mods:
Gardens of the Moon 4*
4. Read a book you would recommend to anyone:
A Game of Thrones 5*
5. Read a book of the month book:
Howl's Moving Castle 5*
6. Read a book from your favorite genre: (epic fantasy)
A Clash of Kings 4*
8. Read a book that is outside the author's usual genre: (S. King/Horror - Western/Fantasy)
The Gunslinger 4*
9. Read a book with a red or pink cover:
Me Before You 3*
10. Read a book with hearts on the cover:
The Rosie Project 2*
11. Read a book with an uncoventional relationship:
The Silver Linings Playbook 4*
13. Read a book you fell in cover love with:
Cruel Beauty 3½*
15. Read a book with absolutely no romance:
The Silver Chair 4*

;)

[Lee]

*added my ratings because I'm always curious about everyone else's...

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

nice!

[Nan]

7-10 books: Highschool Sweethearts

1. Read a book that does NOT contain a love triangle The Emperor's Blades
2. Read a book with a strong, independent character Hattie Big Sky
3. Read a book which is a favorite of one of the mods Steadfast
4. Re-read a book that you'd recommend to someone because it is awesome. The Lathe of Heaven
6. Read a book in your favorite genre When Darkness Falls
9. Read a book that has a red or pink cover A Taste of Blood Wine
11. Read a book which features an unconventional relationship. A Bride's Story 2
15. Read a book with absolutely no romance or romantic elements at all. Drawing Lab for Mixed-Media Artists: 52 Creative Exercises to Make Drawing Fun

[Kathy]

Goal:
4-6 books: Be my valentine?

1. The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism 15. Read a book with absolutely no romance or romantic elements at all.

2. 旅に出よう、滅びゆく世界の果てまで。 Tabi ni Deyou, Horobiyuku Sekai no Hate Made (Our Journey To The Edge Of Our Ceasing World) 1. Read a book that does NOT contain a love triangle

3. Mr. Shivers 5. Read a group read book chosen for February

4. The Silver Chair 11. Read a book that features an unconventional relationship. (view spoiler)[Eustice and Jill's friendship with Puddleglum, a Marsh-Wiggle....and not to mention talking animals. (hide spoiler)]

5. Hearts in Atlantis 10. Read a book with hearts on the cover, in the title, or which make a prominent appearance in the story. (Can be the anatomical variety.)