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January Challenge
READ: 7/7
Virtues:
✔Temperance (Temperantia) - Break No Bones - Kathy Reichs (m.c. is Temperance) 1/22
Vices:
✔Gluttony (Gula) - Cold Copper - Devon Monk (#3 in series) 1/14
✔S: Instant Attraction - Jill Shalvis 1/24
✔L: Lizard World - Terry Richard Bazes 1/21
✔O: One Rainy Night - Kathye Quick 1/10
✔T: No Quarter - Tanya Huff 1/5
✔H: How to Drive a Dragon Crazy - G.A. Aiken 1/7
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
February Challenge
Levels: Smitten - Read 6 - 8 Books
READ: 5/7
✔C: The Man Must Marry - Janet Chapman 2/9
✔A: Steel's Edge - Ilona Andrews 2/25
✔T: The Thief - Megan Whalen Turner 2/10
✔S: Instant Gratification - Jill Shalvis 2/23
Birds on Cover/Title
✔1. The Falcon at the Portal - Elizabeth Peters 2/18
2. The Reawakened - Jeri Smith-Ready
3. Styxx - Sherrilyn Kenyon
March Challenge
READ: 10/10
L: Lucky in Love - Jill Shalvis 3/23
E: He Shall Thunder in the Sky - Elizabeth Peters 3/29
P: Four Blind Mice - James Patterson 3/16
R: Concealed in Death - J.D. Robb 3/19
E: Real - Katy Evans 3/29
C: Dark Wolf - Christine Feehan 3/4
H: Ashes to Ashes - Tami Hoag 3/9
A: All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks 3/14
U: Unmanned - Lois Greiman 3/26
N: A Noble Sacrifice - Ciara Gold 3/28
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
NEED APRIL IMAGEApril Showers Scavenger Hunt
READ: 5/5
✔W: [white cover] At Last - Jill Shalvis 4/29
✔E: [ear on cover] Pleasure - Jacquelyn Frank 4/21
✔L: [lady on cover] Lethal Legacy - Linda Fairstein 4/20
✔S: [sword on cover] Rapture - Jacquelyn Frank 4/20
✔H: [hair on cover] The Winter Sea - Susanna Kearsley 4/2
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Mostly May Idioms: ~ May Expresses Itself
Level: Dust Devil = Read 8-12 books.
READ: 12/12
✔1• “April showers bring May flowers.” - Read a book with flowers or rain on the cover.
Forever and a Day - Jill Shalvis 5/25✔2• “Be that as it may.” - Read a book with a title that starts with the letter “B”.
Blood Trade - Faith Hunter 5/29✔3• “Cinco de Mayo.” - Read a book that is fifth in a series
Illusion - Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/23✔4• “May I count on you?” - Read a book with a number in the title.
The 9th Girl - Tami Hoag 5/21✔5• “May you live in interesting times...” - Read a book where someone is cursed.
The Darkest Seduction - Gena Showalter 5/31✔6• “Maybe, maybe not.” - Read a book that you’ve been pondering for awhile. (been trying to read since last year)
Untraceable - S.R. Johannes 5/18✔7• “The merry month of May.” - Read a book that is humorous.
Not One Clue - Lois Greiman 5/10✔8• “Sticks and stones may break my bones.” - Read a book with a word in the title that rhymes with “may” -- or where the title rhymes alone.
Eat Prey Love - Kerrelyn Sparks 5/16✔9• “Things may look good on the surface...” - Read a book with an attractive cover.
Blood Past - Samantha Young 5/15✔10• “To whom it may concern.” - Read a book with a stand-alone “letter” in the title. Or by an author with a stand-alone “letter” in their name. Or read a book of memoirs. Or one that has a letter or envelope on the cover.
Loving A Lost Lord - Mary Jo Putney 5/11✔11• “Seven Days in May.” - Read a book that is seventh in a series. Or has the word “day(s)” in the title, series, author, or character name. We will take the alternate spelling of “Daye,” as in the series October Daye.
Atlantis Betrayed - Alyssa Day 5/8✔12• “Terms & conditions may apply.” - Read a book that fits another challenge.
The Hero and the Crown - Robin McKinley 5/14CHALLENGE COMPLETE
June Challenge: Get Royal
READ: 10/11
✔C: The Crafty Teddy - John Lamb 6/15
✔R: The Blue Sword - Robin McKinley 6/25
✔O: One More Bite - Jennifer Rardin 6/29
✔W: Not Your Ordinary Faerie Tale - Christine Warren 6/9
✔N: Never Less Than a Lady - Mary Jo Putney 6/4
✔J: It Had to Be You - Jill Shalvis 6/8
E: Children of the Storm - Elizabeth Peters
✔W: Angel Fire - L.A. Weatherly 6/13
✔E: Ecstasy in Darkness - Gena Showalter 6/12
✔L: Last Breath - Mariah Stewart 6/16
✔S: Sparks Fly - Katie MacAlister 6/15
July Challenge: Hot & Cold
READ: 12/12
✔S: The Seductive Impostor - Janet Chapman 7/20
✔U: [Unearthly World 02] Zuri's Zargonnii Warrior - C.L. Scholey 7/26
✔M: Shaman Rises - C.E. Murphy 7/23
✔M: Nowhere Near Respectable - Mary Jo Putney 7/31
✔E: Guardian of the Horizon - Elizabeth Peters 7/31
✔R: Back to You - Robin Kaye 7/14
✔W: Whisper Kiss - Deborah Cooke 7/7
✔I: I, Alex Cross - James Patterson 7/8
✔N: Night Falls on the Wicked - Sharie Kohler 7/13
✔T: Dire Needs - Stephanie Tyler 7/9
✔E: The Broken Hearts Club - Ethan Black 7/8
✔R: Chill - Stephanie Rowe 7/9
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
August Challenge: Amazing August
READ: 9/9
West to Center
✔Right: Can't Buy Me Love - Molly O'Keefe (368 pages) 8/21
✔Left: And One Last Thing ... - Molly Harper (15 letters) 8/27
✔Right: Feel the Heat - Cindy Gerard (372 pages) 8/17
✔Left: The Big Dirt Nap - Rosemary Harris (13 letters) 8/17
✔Left: Once in a Lifetime - Jill Shalvis (15 letters) 8/24
Out through East
✔Left: Dire Wants - Stephanie Tyler (367 pages) 8/26
✔Right: Darkfire Kiss - Deborah Cooke (12 letters) 8/29
✔Left: Redemption - Susannah Sandlin (357 pages) 8/24
✔Right: The Serpent on the Crown - Elizabeth Peters (20 letters) 8/22
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
September's A Pirate's Life for Me Reading Challenge
READ: 11/11
Hornswaggle
✔H: Hallowed - Cynthia Hand 9/25
✔O: On the Way to the Wedding - Julia Quinn 9/25
✔R: Middle of Nowhere - Ridley Pearson 9/11
✔N: Never Kiss a Stranger - Heather Grothaus 9/22
✔S: Sometimes a Rogue - Mary Jo Putney 9/17
✔W: Wanted: Undead or Alive - Kerrelyn Sparks 9/26
✔A: Come Fly With Me - Addison Fox 9/19
✔G: Green-Eyed Demon - Jaye Wells 9/13
✔G: Goddess - Fiona McIntosh 9/13
✔L: Libriomancer - Jim C. Hines 9/10
✔E: Wife for Hire - Janet Evanovich 9/24
September There Be Treasure Challenge
READ: 4/4
✔1. Animal Magnetism(15 letters) - Jill Shalvis (13 letters) = 28 letters 9/25
✔2. Wanna Get Lucky?(13 letters) - Deborah Coonts (13 letters) = 26 letters 9/17
✔3. The Deadliest Bite (16 letters) - Jennifer Rardin (14 letters) = 30 letters 9/6
✔4. Playing Easy to Get (16 letters) - Sherrilyn Kenyon = 16 letters 9/22
Total = 100 Letters
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
October: A Peanuts Reading Challenge
READ: 10/10
✔Woodstock - Snoopy's sidekick and best friend. A yellow bird, named after a famous festival that has problems flying.
Read a book with a yellow cover, or that it has a unusual sidekick. Or a book where some type of event is planned/happens. You can also choose a book where the main character has troubles with something he should be good at (e.g. a witch that can't do magic, or whose spells don't always work as they were supposed to).
When You Give a Duke a Diamond - Shana Galen (yellow cover) 10/12✔Snoopy - Charlie Brown's pet beagle, is owned and cared for by Charlie Brown, although at times it is not clear who is in charge. Snoopy is blessed with a rich, Walter Mitty-like fantasy life.
Read a book where the main character doesn't need to work for a living. Or has troubles with authority. You can also read a book with a white or black (or both) cover.
Merry Christmas, Alex Cross - James Patterson (white/black cover) 10/30✔ Charlie Brown - The main protagonist, he's a lovable loser, a child possessed of endless determination and hope, but who is ultimately dominated by his insecurities and a "permanent case of bad luck". He is often taken advantage of by his peers.
Read a book where the main character is always ready to help, takes care of others or is often taken advantage of. Or read a book where the main character never loses hope of achieving something, or has a bad case of bad luck. You can also read a book with a brown/bronze cover.
Fallen - Karin Slaughter (brown cover) 10/6✔ Franklin - He first meets Charlie Brown at the beach. He mentions that his father is a soldier fighting in Vietnam and helps Charlie Brown build a sand castle. Afterwards, Charlie Brown invites Franklin to visit his neighborhood.
Read a book with a beach setting or trip. Or read a book where the main character has a military background or family. You can also read a book with a purple cover.
The Hawk - Monica McCarty (military backbround) 10/26✔Lucy van Pelt - Charlie Brown's personal tormentor, she's bossy, crabby, and selfish girl. Lucy's most famous gimmick in her long existence as a character is the one in which she pulls the football away from Charlie Brown right as he is about to kick it.
Read a book where the main character is a selfish person, is cranky without coffee or chocolate, or that has a bully on it. You can also read a book with a blue cover.
Oceanborne - Katherine Irons (blue cover) 10/22✔ Linus van Pelt - Lucy's brother. Linus always means well and tries to smooth over any storms that arise amongst the gang. A source of frustration for him is Lucy, who always belittles him, particularly over his security blanket. In spite of his insightful nature, he has a naive belief in the Great Pumpkin. He is Charlie Brown's best friend.
Read a book where one of the characters is "the glue that holds the group", or that believes in some myth or entity. Or read a book where a character has a "security blanket" or a lucky item. You can also read a book with a red cover.
Red - Jordan Summers (red cover) 10/10✔ Peppermint Patty - Academics are Peppermint Patty's weak spot (D minus is her most frequent grade), athletics are her strong suit (despite wearing sandals, which might be expected to hamper her movement). In her first storyline, she helped out Chuck's baseball team, though she later got her own team. She also has appeared playing football, hockey, and figure skating.
Read a book where a character favors sports instead of academics or is a sports fan, or plays some kind of sport. Or that is considered a bad student. You can also read a book with a green cover.
Who Do, Voodoo? - Rochelle Staab (green cover) 10/13✔ Sally Brown - Charlie's younger sister, Sally has a "take it easy" approach to life, preferring to slide by while doing as little work as possible. Her favorite pastime is sitting in her beanbag chair watching TV. Sally has wanted Charlie Brown's bedroom for years. Every time he either leaves home for a while (such as going to summer camp) or talks about leaving, the first thing she always wants to know is if she can have his room while he is gone.
Read a book that features siblings or roommates, or where a character covets someone's belongings or achievements. Or read a book where the main character is blond or has an "easy life". You can also read a book with a pink cover.
Silver-Tongued Devil - Jaye Wells (siblings) 10/11✔ Marcie - Marcie is an intellectual and a bookworm. She is well known for the high quality of her schoolwork, which provides a perfect contrast to Peppermint Patty's ineptness and has provided dozens of punchlines in the strip. She also has a talent for ice skating and music.
Read a book featuring a "brilliant" character or a bookworm, or that has some academic tutoring involved. Or read a book where a character has a surprising and unexpected talent. You can also read a book with a black and red cover.
Hidden - Kendra Elliot (black/red cover) 10/23✔ Schroeder - Even though Schroeder is an accomplished musician, his piano is only a toy, and the black keys are merely painted on to the white keys. In one strip, Charlie Brown tries to get him to play a real piano, although Schroeder bursts out crying, intimidated by its size. He's also known by his constant refusal of Lucy's love.
Read a book where the main character had an affinity with music. Or that has an unrequited love. You can also read a book with a purple or blue cover.
Whisper To The Blood - Dana Stabenow (purple cover) 10/15CHALLENGE COMPLETE
November: Horses for Courses
READ: 7/7
Option 4- Spell it out
✔A: Alex Cross, Run - James Patterson 11/14
✔R: The Ranger - Monica McCarty 11/30
✔S: Should've Known Better - Cassandra Carr 11/29
✔E: Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues - Diana Rowland 11/24
✔N: Nearly Departed in Deadwood - Ann Charles 11/9
✔A: The Pyramid Of Doom - Andy McDermott 11/7
✔L: A Lot Like Love - Julie James 11/15
✔Option 3 - Page number -- Read 3,200 pages
3370/3200 pages
✔1. [432 pages] Reader and Raelynx - Sharon Shinn 11/1
✔2. [215 pages] Down to You - M. Leighton 11/3
✔3. [350 pages] Everywhere She Turns - Debra Webb 11/3
✔4. [372 pages] Rapture Untamed - Pamela Palmer 11/4
✔5. [328 pages] Mine to Possess - Nalini Singh 11/6
✔6. [365 pages] Much Ado About Marriage - Karen Hawkins 11/7
✔7. [246 pages] The Grand Finale - Janet Evanovich 11/8
✔8. [343 pages] Twisted Things - Madge Swindells 11/9
✔9. [373 pages] Billionaires Prefer Blondes - Suzanne Enoch 11/10
✔10. [346 pages] Waking Up with a Rake - Connie Mason 11/10
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
December Holiday Challenge
READ: 7/7
✔S: Street of the Five Moons - Elizabeth Peters 12/12
✔N: Nightbound - Lynn Viehl 12/6
✔O: One Dance with a Duke - Tessa Dare 12/27
✔W: Wild Things - Chloe Neill 12/31
✔M: The Viper - Monica McCarty 12/29
✔A: Just In Time - Addison Fox 12/8
✔N: A Night Too Dark - Dana Stabenow 12/9
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
All About You, Part ThreeDuration: January 1 - December 31, 2014
[JANUARY}
2. Your favorite animal. Or name of your favorite pet. Spell it out.
READ: 6/6
✔S: [book:Instant Attraction|5392768] - Jill Shalvis 1/24
✔H: Nature Of The Beast - Hannah Howell 1/8
✔A: Degrees of Wrong - Anna Scarlett 1/4
✔D: Hour Game - David Baldacci 1/30
✔O: One Rainy Night - Kathye Quick 1/10
✔W: Partials - Dan Wells 1/27
[FEBRUARY]
3. Your favorite cartoon character.
READ: 8/8
✔T: The Quartered Sea - Tanya Huff 2/13
✔O: One Hot Mess - Lois Greiman 4/17
✔M: The Man Must Marry - Janet Chapman 2/9
&:
✔J: Instant Gratification - Jill Shalvis 2/23
✔E: Embrace the Night Eternal - Joss Ware 2/22
✔R: Hollow City - Ransom Riggs 2/20
✔R: Yours for the Taking - Robin Kaye 2/28
✔Y: You're Next - Gregg Hurwitz 2/20
[MARCH]
5. Your favorite beverage. Spell it out.
READ: 8/8
✔D: Death's Rival - Faith Hunter 3/18
✔R: Concealed in Death - J.D. Robb 3/19
✔P: Four Blind Mice - James Patterson 3/16
✔E: He Shall Thunder in the Sky - Elizabeth Peters 3/29
✔P: Primal Instincts - Susan Sizemore 3/24
✔P: Spectre - Phaedra Weldon 3/30
✔E: Real - Katy Evans 3/29
✔R: You Belong to Me - Karen Rose 3/22
[APRIL]
6. Read three or four books that are basically like you favorite childhood T.V. shows. Give reasons as to why they fit.
I've always liked mysteries and 21 Jump Street was my favorite show when I was younger.
READ: 7/4
✔1. The Stranger You Know - Andrea Kane 4/10
✔2. Lord of the Silent - Elizabeth Peters 4/13
✔3. Retribution - Jilliane Hoffman 4/15
✔4. Blood Will Tell - Dana Stabenow 4/19
✔5. Lethal Legacy - Linda Fairstein 4/20
✔6. Long, Lean and Lethal - Lorie O'Clare 4/27
✔7. Cross Country - James Patterson 4/29
[MAY]
8. Your favorite boardgame or card game as a child. Spell it out.
READ: 10/10
✔B: Black Magic Woman - Christine Warren 5/8
✔A: Atlantis Betrayed - Alyssa Day 5/6
✔C: Extreme Exposure - Pamela Clare 5/28
✔K: Illusion - Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/23
✔G: Seduce the Darkness - Gena Showalter 5/19
✔A: Renegade Most Wanted - Carol Arens 5/27
✔M: Last Words - Mariah Stewart 5/20
✔M: The Hero and the Crown - Robin McKinley 5/14
✔O: [The Others] The Demon You Know - Christine Warren 5/9
✔N: Not One Clue - Lois Greiman 5/10
[JUNE]
1. Your favorite type of music, band, or singer. Spell it out.
READ: 7/7
✔C: The Crafty Teddy - John Lamb 6/15
✔O: One More Bite - Jennifer Rardin 6/29
✔U: Untamed Highlander - Donna Grant 6/18
✔N: Never Less Than a Lady - Mary Jo Putney 6/4
✔T: The Turtle-Girl from East Pukapuka - Cole Alpaugh 6/3
✔R: The Blue Sword - Robin McKinley 6/25
✔Y: Shades of Blood - Samantha Young 9/20
All About You, Part Three - continued[JULY]
9. Your favorite skin care product. Spell it out.
READ: 4/4
✔S: Shaman Rises - C.E. Murphy 7/23
✔O: [The Others 06] Drive Me Wild - Christine Warren 7/11
✔A: Always On My Mind - Jill Shalvis 7/5
✔P: I, Alex Cross - James Patterson 7/8
[AUGUST]
12. Repeat your favorite challenge month from
Part I, Month 2: Read your Birthstone
READ: 6/6
✔G: The Devil's Punchbowl - Greg Iles 8/3
✔A: Heart of Atlantis - Alyssa Day 8/11
✔R: The Big Dirt Nap - Rosemary Harris 8/17
✔N: No Longer a Gentleman - Mary Jo Putney 8/30
✔E: The Serpent on the Crown - Elizabeth Peters 8/22
✔T: The Thirteenth House - Sharon Shinn 8/7
[SEPTEMBER]
10. Your favorite bad guy, who you love to hate or hope for reform.
READ: 11/11
✔J: Animal Magnetism - Jill Shalvis 9/25
✔A: Angel Fever - L.A. Weatherly 9/9
✔C: Flashfire - Deborah Cooke 9/9
✔K: Playing Easy to Get - Sherrilyn Kenyon 9/22
✔S: Sometimes a Rogue - Mary Jo Putney 9/17
✔P: Tomb of the Golden Bird - Elizabeth Peters 9/28
✔A: Come Fly With Me - Addison Fox 9/19
✔R: Charmed Spirits - Carrie Ann Ryan 9/10
✔R: Must Love Dragons - Stephanie Rowe 9/20
✔O: On the Way to the Wedding - Julia Quinn 9/25
✔W: Wanna Get Lucky? - Deborah Coonts 9/17
[OCTOBER]
4. Read three or four books whose bookcovers you consider “artistic.”
READ: 4/4
✔1. The Sad Tale of the Brothers Grossbart - Jesse Bullington 10/1
✔2. Wicked as They Come - Delilah Dawson 10/5
✔3. The Book of Life - Deborah Harkness 10/28
✔4. Letters from Skye: A Novel - Jessica Brockmole 10/30
[NOVEMBER]
11. Your favorite holiday. Spell it out, or read three to four books set during that time of the year.
READ: 4/4
F: Just In Time - Addison Fox 12/8
A: Alex Cross, Run - James Patterson 11/14
L: Down to You - M. Leighton 11/3
L: Lost - Gary Devon 11/15
[DECEMBER]
7. Read three or four books that are your favorite movies made from books (rereads allowed), or books that will be made into movies.
READ: 2/4
1. Written in My Own Heart's Blood - Diana Gabaldon 12/23
2. Bones to Ashes - Kathy Reichs 12/31
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4.
2014 Bizarre, Crazy, Silly and Unique Holidays Reading Challenge[JANUARY]
✔National Blood Donor Month: Nature Of The Beast - Hannah Howell (vampire) 1/8
✔1~New Year's Day: Partials - Dan Wells (new series) 1/27
✔6~Cuddle Up Day: Never Seduce a Scot - Maya Banks (cuddling on cover) 1/10
✔8~Male Watcher's Day: How to Drive a Dragon Crazy - G.A. Aiken (half naked male on cover) 1/7
✔10~Peculiar People Day: The Janus Affair - Philippa Ballantine (peculiar occurrences series) 1/31
✔12~ Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Instant Attraction - Jill Shalvis (Wilder series) 1/24
✔13~Make Your Dreams Come True Day: Dreams of a Dark Warrior - Kresley Cole (dream in title) 1/16
[FEBRUARY]
✔3~The Day the Music Died: The Quartered Sea - Tanya Huff (music theme) 2/13
✔6~Lame Duck Day: The Falcon at the Portal - Elizabeth Peters (bird in title) 2/18
✔7~Wave All Your Fingers: Highlander Most Wanted - Maya Banks (five fingers on cover) 2/7
✔9~Toothache Day: Deadly Heat - Cynthia Eden (teeth on cover) 2/22
✔25~Pistol Patent Day: The Hour of Dust and Ashes - Kelly Gay (gun on cover) 2/16
✔28~Floral Design Day: Yours for the Taking - Robin Kaye (flower on cover) 2/28
[MARCH]
✔Irish American Month - Son of the Shadows - Juliet Marillier (set in Ireland) 3/2
✔National Women's History Month - Primal Instincts - Susan Sizemore (female author) 3/24
✔Red Cross Month - The Silent Girl - Tess Gerritsen (red cover) 3/27
✔2~ Old Stuff Day - A Noble Sacrifice - Ciara Gold (on TBR since 2/2009) 3/28
✔11~ Johnny Appleseed Day - Instant Temptation - Jill Shalvis (trees on cover) 3/26
✔14~ National PI Day - Strawberry Shortcake Murder - Joanne Fluke (pie/cake on cover) 3/20
✔17~ St Patrick's Day - Four Blind Mice - James Patterson (green cover) 3/16
✔27~ National Joe Day - Suited - Jo Anderton (author named Jo) 3/8
[APRIL]
✔Keep America Beautiful Month - Long, Lean and Lethal - Lorie O'Clare (set in Nebraska) 4/27
✔Lawn and Garden Month - At Last - Jill Shalvis (lawn on cover) 4/29
✔Library Week - Lethal Legacy - Linda Fairstein (from library) 4/20
✔2~Reconciliation Day - Chains of Fire - Christina Dodd (second chance) 4/11
✔4-Walk to Work Day - The Stranger You Know - Andrea Kane (char walking on cover) 4/10
✔10~National Siblings Day - Tiger's Destiny - Colleen Houck (brothers) 4/14
✔17~Blah, Blah, Blah Day - Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell - Susanna Clarke (B.O.R.I.N.G.) 4/13
✔18~Newspaper Columnists Day - Lord of the Silent - Elizabeth Peters (char is a journalist) 4/13
✔27~ Tell a Story Day - The Winter Sea - Susanna Kearsley (m.c. is an author)4/2
✔28~Kiss Your Mate Day - The King - J.R. Ward (soul mates/lots of kissing) 4/8
[MAY]
✔National Barbecue Month - The Hero and the Crown - Robin McKinley (fire on cover) 5/14
✔National Blood Pressure Month - Blood Past - Samantha Young (blood in title) 5/15
✔Wildflower Week - Forever and a Day - Jill Shalvis (flowers on cover) 5/25
✔National Police Week - Last Words - Mariah Stewart (m.c. is FBI) 5/20
✔1~Save the Rhino Day - The Golden One - Elizabeth Peters (set in Africa) 5/8
✔4~Bird Day - The Firebird - Susanna Kearsley (bird in title) 5/12
✔5~Cinco de Mayo - Illusion - Sherrilyn Kenyon (fifth in series) 5/23
✔11~ Eat What You Want Day - Eat Prey Love - Kerrelyn Sparks (eat in title) 5/16
✔16~Love a Tree Day - Hunter's Moon - Dana Stabenow (tree on cover) 5/24
✔16~Wear Purple for Peace Day - Loving A Lost Lord - Mary Jo Putney (purple cover) 5/11
✔19~ Boy's Club Day - Unwind - Neal Shusterman (male author) 5/21
[JUNE]
✔1~Dare Day - The Girl Most Likely To... - Susan Donovan (chick lit) 6/14
✔2~National Rocky Road Day - Ashfall - Mike Mullen (travel a rocky road) 6/21
✔4~Hug Your Cat Day - Proven Guilty - Jim Butcher 6/1
✔8~Name Your Poison Day - Darkness Unleashed - Alexandra Ivy 6/7
✔8~Best Friends Day - The Sum of All Kisses - Julia Quinn (best friends) 6/29
✔13~Friday the 13th - The Girl Next Door - Jack Ketchum 6/2
✔15~Father's Day - Don't Tell - Karen Rose (father is the villain) 6/6
✔15~Smile Power Day - Sparks Fly - Katie MacAlister 6/15
✔18~National Splurge Day - Black Arts - Faith Hunter 6/19
✔21~Finally Summer Day - Midnight Come Again - Dana Stabenow (summer in Alaska) 6/19
✔23~National Pink day - Fugitive - Cheryl Brooks (pink cover) 6/8
✔28~Paul Bunyan Day - Ecstasy in Darkness - Gena Showalter (502 pages) 6/12
✔29~Hug Holiday - Don't Tell - Karen Rose (heroine needs a hug) 6/6
2014 Bizarre, Crazy, Silly and Unique Holidays Reading Challenge continued[JULY]
✔National Blueberry Month - Back to You - Robin Kaye (blue cover) 7/14
✔2~World UFO Day - Dark Taste of Rapture - Gena Showalter (aliens)7/18
✔3~ Stay out of the Sun Day - Blood Born - Linda Howard (vampires) 7/27
✔4~Independence Day - Always On My Mind - Jill Shalvis (red/white/blue cover) 7/5
✔10~Teddy Bear Picnic Day - The Clockwork Teddy - John Lamb 7/8
✔14~ National Nude Day - His Carnal Need - Ruth Kerce 7/13
✔31~Mutt's Day - A Grave Denied - Dana Stabenow (pet is named Mutt) 7/2
[AUGUST]
✔National Catfish Month- The Trouble With Witches - Shirley Damsgaard (cat on cover) 8/16
✔National Eye Exam Month- Redemption - Susannah Sandlin (eye on cover) 8/24
✔Water Quality Month- And One Last Thing ... - Molly Harper (water on cover) 8/27
✔5~ Work Like a Dog Day- Twenty-Nine and a Half Reasons - Denise Grover Swank (dog on cover) 8/28
✔11~ Son and Daughter Day- The Serpent on the Crown - Elizabeth Peters (mc has son & daughter) 8/22
✔26~ Women's Equality Day- Slay It with Flowers - Kate Collins (female author & mc) 8/9
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Setting Alphabet Reading ChallengeDuration: September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014
READ: 26/26
A: Avalon - Master of Darkness - Angela Knight 9/5
B: Boonsboro, MD - The Perfect Hope - Nora Roberts 9/21
C: California - Sizzle - Julie Garwood 9/29
D: Deer Park, MN - Guilty as Sin - Tami Hoag 10/13
E: Edilean, VA - Scarlet Nights - Jude Deveraux 9/20
F: Florence, Italy - White Heat - Cherry Adair 11/2
G: Geneva, Switzerland - Such Wicked Intent - Kenneth Oppel 10/26
H: Hong Kong - Red Phoenix - Kylie Chan 9/26
I: Ireland - Raven Calls - C.E. Murphy 10/6
J: Janinton (city) - The Quartered Sea - Tanya Huff 2/13
K: Kilimanjaro (mountain) - The Janus Affair - Philippa Ballantine 1/31
L: Las Vegas - Ink Flamingos - Karen Olson 9/17
M: Maryland - Damn Him to Hell - Jamie Quaid 9/28
N: Namid (world) - Written in Red - Anne Bishop 9/16
O: Oklahoma - Hunted - P.C. Cast 10/5
P: Percheron (country) - Emissary - Fiona McIntosh 9/11
Q: Qualla Boundary (reservation) - Spirit Dances - C.E. Murphy 9/29
R: Reno, Nevada - R is for Ricochet - Sue Grafton 10/4
S: Scotland - Healing the Highlander - Melissa Mayhue 10/7
T: Texas - With All My Soul - Rachel Vincent 12/4
U: Utah - Forced to Kill - Andrew Peterson 9/4
V: Vermont - Kiss Me, Kill Me - Maggie Shayne 9/13
W: Wales - The Crystal Cave - Mary Stewart 9/4
X: Xaxaxak (city in Guatemala) - Grave Secrets - Kathy Reichs 10/8
Y: Yotaku - Kinslayer - Jay Kristoff 11/13
Z: Zenobia (hotel) - Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled - Dorothy Gilman 9/2
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
What Dinosaur Are You? ChallengeDuration: April 19 - July 31, 2014
READ: 16/16
T: The 9th Girl - Tami Hoag 5/21
Y: Blood Past - Samantha Young 5/15
R: Rapture - Jacquelyn Frank 4/20
A: At Last - Jill Shalvis 4/29
N: Not One Clue - Lois Greiman 5/10
N: Never Less Than a Lady - Mary Jo Putney 6/4
O: Long, Lean and Lethal - Lorie O'Clare 4/27
S: Born To Darkness - Suzanne Brockmann 4/24
A: Dragonflight - Anne McCaffrey 4/27
U: Untraceable - S.R. Johannes 5/18
R: The Hero and the Crown - Robin McKinley 5/14
U: Unwind - Neal Shusterman 5/21
S: The Vampire and the Virgin - Kerrelyn Sparks 4/29
R: Renegade Most Wanted - Carol Arens 5/27
E: Eat Prey Love - Kerrelyn Sparks 5/16
X: XO - Jeffrey Deaver 6/26
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Author Alphabet Reading ChallengeDuration: September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014
READ: 26/26
A: Nancy Atherton - Aunt Dimity's Death 9/8
B: Anne Bishop - Written in Red 9/16
C: Rachel Caine - Bitter Blood 9/23
D: Rebecca Donovan - Out of Breath 9/14
E: Eileen Wilks - Death Magic 9/30
F: Fiona McIntosh - Emissary 9/11
G: Lois Greiman - Unzipped 9/2
H: Tami Hoag - Guilty as Sin 10/13
I: Kathrine Irons - Seaborne 12/31
J: Iris Johansen - Hunting Eve 9/14
K: Angela Knight - Master of Darkness 9/5
L: Derek Landy - Death Bringer 12/12
M: C.E. Murphy - Spirit Dances 9/29
N: Melanie Nilles - Starfire Angels 12/15
O: Karen Olson - Ink Flamingos 9/17
P: Andrew Peterson - Forced to Kill 9/4
Q: Jamie Quaid - Damn Him to Hell 9/28
R: Nora Roberts - The Perfect Hope 9/21
S: Mary Stewart - The Crystal Cave 9/4
T: SeanPaul Thomas - Ugly Beautiful 10/1
U: Ursula Sinclair - White Wedding 8/11
V: Rachel Vincent - With All My Soul 12/4
W: Eileen Wilks - Mortal Ties 10/15
X: Tianna Xander - The Golden Dragon 7/12
Y: Rebecca York - Dark Moon 9/17
Z: Zoe Archer - Rebel 9/8
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
The Fibonacci Sequence Reading Challenge Fibonacci Sequence: 0,1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21,34,55,89,144,233,377,610,987,1597,2584,4181,6765
Duration: March 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014
READ: 20/20
☀ 1 ☀ COMPLETE!
1 ~ [Kovac & Liska 01] Ashes to Ashes - Tami Hoag 3/9
☀ 1 ☀ COMPLETE!
1 ~ [Kurt Wallander 01] Faceless Killers - Henning Mankell 3/19
☀ 2 ☀ COMPLETE!
2 ~ [The Veiled Worlds 02] Suited - Jo Anderton 3/8
☀ 3 ☀ COMPLETE!
3 ~ [The Chosen Ones 03] Chains of Ice - Christina Dodd 3/5
☀ 5 ☀ COMPLETE!
5 ~ [Love at Stake 05] All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks 3/14
☀ 8 ☀ COMPLETE!
8 ~ [Alex Cross 08] Four Blind Mice - James Patterson 3/16
☀ 13 ☀ COMPLETE!
13 ~ [IAD 13] MacRieve - Kresley Cole 3/13
☀ 21 ☀ COMPLETE!
2~ [Sevenwaters 02] Son of the Shadows - Juliet Marillier 3/2
1~ [Real 01] Real - Katy Evans 3/29
☀ 34 ☀ COMPLETE!
3 ~ [Forensic Instincts 03] The Stranger You Know - Andrea Kane 4/10
4 ~ [Charlie Madigan 04] Shadows Before the Sun - Kelly Gay 3/29
☀ 55 ☀ COMPLETE!
5 ~ [Jane Yellowrock 05] Death's Rival - Faith Hunter 3/18
5 ~ [Chrissy McMullen 05] One Hot Mess - Lois Greiman 4/17
☀ 89 ☀ COMPLETE!
8 ~ [Love at Stake 08] The Vampire and the Virgin - Kerrelyn Sparks 4/29
9 ~ [Rizzoli & Isles 09] The Silent Girl - Tess Gerritsen 3/27
☀ 144 ☀ COMPLETE!
1 ~ [The Slains 01] The Winter Sea - Susanna Kearsley 4/2
4 ~ [The Chosen Ones 04] Chains of Fire - Christina Dodd 4/11
4 ~ [Tiger's Saga 04] Tiger's Destiny - Colleen Houck 4/14
☀ 233 ☀ COMPLETE!
2 ~ [Queen's Thief 02] The Queen of Attolia - Megan Whalen Turner 3/31
3 ~ [Shadowdwellers 03] Pleasure - Jacquelyn Frank 4/21
3 ~ [Dark Sword 03] Wicked Highlander - Donna Grant 5/30
☀ 377 ☀ COMPLETE!
3~ [Queen's Thief 03] The King of Attolia - Megan Walen Turner 6/10
7~ [LOTU 07] The Darkest Secret - Gena Showalter 3/11
7~ [Warriors of Poseidon 07] Vampire in Atlantis - Alyssa Day 6/28
☀ 610 ☀ COMPLETE!
6 ~ [Warriors of Poseidon 06] Atlantis Betrayed - Alyssa Day 5/6
10 ~ [Kate Shugak 10] Midnight Come Again - Dana Stabenow 6/19
☀ 987 ☀ COMPLETE!
9 ~ [LOTU 09] The Darkest Seduction - Gena Showalter 5/31
8 ~ [Harry Dresden 08] Proven Guilty - Jim Butcher 6/1
7 ~ [Lucky Harbor 07] It Had to Be You - Jill Shalvis 6/8
☀ 1597 ☀ COMPLETE!
15 ~ [Dirk Pitt 15] Atlantis Found - Clive Cussler 3/11
9 ~ [Love at Stake 09] Eat Prey Love - Kerrelyn Sparks 5/16
7 ~ [The Others 07] Drive Me Wild - Christine Warren 7/11
☀ 2584 ☀ COMPLETE!
2 ~ [Others 02] Big Bad Wolf - Christine Warren 3/16
5 ~ [Sigma Force 05] The Last Oracle - James Rollins 5/30
8 ~ [Lucky Harbor 08] Always On My Mind - Jill Shalvis 7/5
4 ~ [The Others 04] Black Magic Woman - Christine Warren 5/8
☀ 4181 ☀ COMPLETE!
4 ~ [Kovac & Liska 04] The 9th Girl - Tami Hoag 5/21
1 ~ [CJ Townsend 01] Retribution - Jilliane Hoffman 4/15
8 ~ [Warriors of Poseidon 08] Heart of Atlantis - Alyssa Day 8/11
1 ~ [Damar 01] The Hero and the Crown - Robin McKinley 5/14
☀ 6765 ☀ COMPLETE!
6 ~ [Chrissy McMullen 06] Not One Clue - Lois Greiman 5/10
7 ~ [Jane Yellowrock 07] Black Arts - Faith Hunter 6/19
6 ~ [Lucky Harbor 06] Forever and a Day - Jill Shalvis 5/25
5 ~ [The Chosen Ones 05] Wilder - Christina Dodd 5/22
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Reading University Challenge Duration: May 13, 2013 - August 31, 2014
Associates Degree 7/7 COMPLETE
Science: The Mysterious Benedict Society - Trenton Lee Stewart (fantasy) 5/14/13
Literature: The Map of Lost Memories - Kim Fay (literary fiction) 7/30/13
History: The Folly of the World - Jesse Bullington (Netherlands 1420s) 5/13/13
Social Sciences: Florence of Arabia - Christopher Buckley 5/15/13
(set in Middle East/women's rights or lack thereof)
Art: The Mao Case - Qiu Xiaolong (re: poetry scrolls and paintings) 5/21/13
Language: White Tiger - Kylie Chan (set in Hong Kong) 5/23/13
Athletics: Slow Heat - Jill Shalvis (hero is professional baseball player) 7/31/13
Bachelors Degree: 13/13 COMPLETE
Major: History
1. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - Seth Grahame-Smith (alternate history) 8/4/13
2. The Well of Shades - Juliet Marillier (set in Ireland/Scotland) 8/7/13
3. Unspoken - Sarah Rees Brennan (set in England) 8/8/13
4. The Temptation of Your Touch - Teresa Medeiros (set in England) 8/11/13
5. The Ugly Duchess - Eloisa James (set in England) 8/13/13
6. Scoundrel - Zoe Archer (set in Greece) 8/18/13
7. Unwanted - Kristina Ohlsson (set in Sweden) 8/21/13
8. Sandstorm - James Rollins (set in Oman) 8/26/13
9. The Seventh Sinner - Elizabeth Peters (set in Italy) 8/28/13
10. River of Eden - Glenna McReynolds (set in Brazil) 8/29/13
Minor: Language
1. Last Man Standing - Cindy Gerard (set in Africa) 8/5/13
2. Mutiny on the Bounty - John Boyne (set in Oceania/Tahiti) 8/20/13
3. The Snake, the Crocodile & the Dog - Elizabeth Peters (set in Egypt) 8/13/13
Master's Degree - Social Science 15/15 COMPLETE
Sub-Category: Anthropology
fiction or non-fiction book set in a culture or country different from yours (I live in U.S.A.)
1. Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled - Dorothy Gilman (set in Syria-a Muslin country) 9/2/13
2. Emissary - Fiona McIntosh (set in a harem) 9/11/13
3. White Heat - Cherry Adair (set in Italy) 11/2/13
Sub-Category: Psychology
fiction or non-fiction book about psychology, psychological disorders, a psychiatrist, or where the main character has a mental disorder
1. Unzipped - Lois Greiman (m.c. is a psychologist) 9/2/13
2. Ugly Beautiful - Seanpaul Thomas (heroine has split personality) 10/1/13
3. Murder Suicide - Keith Ablow (m.c. is psychologist) 1/3/14
Sub-Category: Education
fiction or non-fiction book about education, an educator (school administration or teacher), or set in a school
1. Fall of Night - Rachel Caine (set in a college) 10/5/13
2. Starfire Angels - Melanie Nilles (set in a high scshool) 12/15/13
3. With All My Soul - Rachel Vincent (set in a high school) 12/4/13
Sub-Category: Political Science
fiction or non-fiction book about a political movement, politician, or set in a "great power" state (UK, China, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, or US)
1. Red Phoenix - Kylie Chan (set in China) 9/26/13
2. What Doesn't Kill You - Iris Johansen (set in China) 10/17/13
3. Kinslayer - Jay Kristoff (set in pseudo-Japan) 11/13/13
Random:
1. The Crystal Cave - Mary Stewart 9/4/13
2. Rebel - Zoe Archer 9/8/13
3. Written in Red - Anne Bishop 9/16/13
PHD - Political Science 10/10 COMPLETE
fiction or non-fiction book about a political movement, politician, or set in a "great power" state (UK, China, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, or US)
1. The Janus Affair - Philippa Ballantine (UK/London) 1/31/14
2. Untold - Sarah Rees Brennan (UK) 2/13/14
3. Hollow City - Ransom Riggs (UK/London) 2/20/14
4. Swept Away by a Kiss - Katharine Ashe (UK/London) 2/28/14
5. Dark Wolf - Christine Feehan (Russia) 3/4/14
6. Chains of Ice - Christina Dodd (Russia) 3/5/14
7. The Winter Sea - Susanna Kearsley (UK/Scotland) 4/2/14
8. The Firebird - Susanna Kearsley (Russia) 5/12/14
9. The Last Oracle - James Rollins (Russia) 5/30/14
10. Sexiest Vampire Alive - Kerrelyn Sparks (China) 8/31/14
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Cooking and Cookware Challenge221/221 Letters Done
26/26 Cooking Terms Done
(Aperitif,Bourguignon,Cannoli,Duck Press,Escargot,Flan,Ganache,Hors d'oeuvres, Icing,Jambalaya,Kugelhopf,Linzer Torte,Microwave,Noisette,Oyster,Périgeux,Quinoa,Rolling Pin,Spaetzle,Tortellini,Utensil,Vichyssoise,Whipped Cream,Xiang Cai,Yarrow,Zuppa Inglese)
A=Aperitif COMPLETEA: Black Friday - Alex Kava 7/27/13
P: Playboy's Challenge - Jo Barrett 7/30/13
E: Meet Me in Venice - Elizabeth Adler 7/4/13
R: Black Dawn - Rachel Caine 7/2/13
I: Sleep No More - Iris Johansen 7/21/13
T: The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey - Trenton Lee Stewart 7/26/13
I: Taking Eve - Iris Johansen 8/10/13
F: The Friday Society - Adrienne Kress 7/4/13
B=Bourguignon COMPLETEB: The Paris Vendetta - Steve Berry 7/8/13
O: Delirium - Lauren Oliver 7/13/13
U: Under Your Spell - Lois Greiman 7/3/13
R: Fatal Voyage - Kathy Reichs 7/15/13
G: The Darkest Edge of Dawn - Kelly Gay 7/5/13
U: Unencumbered - Dennis Glawe 7/5/13
I: The Immortal Fire - Anne Ursu 7/20/13
G: Last Man Standing - Cindy Gerard 8/5/13
N: NOS4A2 - Joe Hill 7/18/13
O: The Rook - Daniel O'Malley 7/24/13
N: The Graveyard Book - Neil Gaiman 7/26/13
C=Cannoli COMPLETEC: The Chocolate Frog Frame-Up - JoAnna Carl 7/27/13
A: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf - Molly Harper 8/3/13
N: Naked Edge - Pamela Clare 8/3/13
N: Chasing Fire - Nora Roberts 8/21/13
O: Enchantment - Orson Scott Card 7/29/13
L: The Last Boyfriend - Nora Roberts 8/31/13
I: Hunting Eve - Iris Johansen 9/14/13
D=Duck Press COMPLETED: Dawn in Eclipse Bay - Jayne Ann Krentz 7/3/13
U: Undercover - Lauren Dane 7/7/13
C: Coyote's Mate - Lora Leigh 7/14/13
K: Citadel - Kate Mosse 7/16/13
P: P is for Peril - Sue Grafton 8/2/13
R: Barely Breathing - Rebecca Donovan 8/12/13
E: The Deeds of the Disturber - Elizabeth Peters 7/25/13
S: Shades of Midnight - Lara Adrian 7/17/13
S: Slow Heat - Jill Shalvis 7/31/13
E=Escargot COMPLETEE: The Snake, the Crocodile & the Dog - Elizabeth Peters 8/13/13
S: Kill Me Again - Maggie Shayne 8/16/13
C: Clockwork Princess - Cassandra Clare 8/2/13
A: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - Seth Grahame-Smith 8/4/13
R: A Brisket, a Casket - Delia Rosen 8/13/13
G: River of Eden - Glenna McReynolds 8/29/13
O: Over the Edge - Suzanne Brockmann 7/31/13
T: The Temptation of Your Touch - Teresa Medeiros 8/11/13
F=Flan COMPLETEF: The Map of Lost Memories: A Novel - Kim Fay 7/30/13
L: Little Shop of Homicide - Denise Swanson 10/22/13
A: Aunt Dimity's Death - Nancy Atherton 9/8/13
N: The Perfect Hope - Nora Roberts 9/21/13
G=Ganache COMPLETEG: Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled - Dorothy Gilman 9/2/13
A: Frog King, The: A Love Story - Adam Davies 8/11/13
N: Fruits Basket, Volume 01 - Natsuki Takaya 8/11/13
A: Forced to Kill - Andrew Peterson 9/4/13
C: Deep Six - Clive Cussler 8/23/13
H: A Highlander's Homecoming - Melissa Mayhue 7/10/13
E: Eyes Wide Open - Andrew Gross 8/26/13
H=Hors d'oeuvres COMPLETEH: Hot Head - Damon Suede 7/11/13
O: Out of Breath - Rebecca Donovan 9/14/13
R: The Big Sleep - Raymond Chandler 8/16/13
S: With Red Hands - Stephen Woodworth 7/9/13
D: A Cold-Blooded Business - Dana Stabenow 7/8/13
O: Unwanted - Kristina Ohlsson 8/21/13
E: The Seventh Sinner - Elizabeth Peters 8/28/13
U: Unspoken - Sarah Rees Brennan 8/8/13
V: A Year and a Day - Virginia Henley 11/3/13
R: Sandstorm - James Rollins 8/26/13
E: Emissary - Fiona McIntosh 9/11/13
S: The Sweetest Thing - Jill Shalvis 8/28/13
I=Icing COMPLETEI: Ink Flamingos - Karen Olson 9/17/13
C: Winter Kiss - Deborah Cooke 8/14/13
I: What Doesn't Kill You - Iris Johansen 10/17/13
N: Aunt Dimity and the Duke - Nancy Atherton 10/6/13
G: Faerie Tales - Martin Greenberg 9/19/13
J=Jambalaya COMPLETEJ: The Well of Shades - Juliet Marillier 8/7/13
A: Written in Red - Anne Bishop 9/16/13
M: Mutiny on the Bounty - John Boyne 8/20/13
B: Capture My Heart - Bobbi Smith 8/30/13
A: Hearts of Smoke and Steam - Andrew Mayer 10/18/13
L: Affliction - Laurell K. Hamilton 11/9/13
A: Firewalker - Allyson James 10/27/13
Y: Briar Rose - Jane Yolen 7/6/13
A: Temptation Rising - A.C. Arthur 10/31
K=Kugelhopf COMPLETEK: Master of Darkness - Angela Knight 9/5/13
U: The Ugly Duchess - Eloisa James 8/13/13
G: Sizzle - Julie Garwood 9/29/13
E: Death Magic - Eileen Wilks 9/30/13
L: Labyrinth - Kat Richardson 11/29/13
H: Healing the Highlander - Melissa Mayhue 10/7/13
O: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology - Kevin Osborn 9/17/13
P: The Sisters Brothers - Patrick deWitt 9/28/13
F: Fall of Night - Rachel Caine 10/5/13
L=Linzer Torte COMPLETE!L: The Line Between Here and Gone - Andrea Kane 12/6/13
I: Gunmetal Magic - Ilona Andrews 10/25/13
N: No Way Back - Andrew Gross 10/19/13
Z: Scoundrel - Zoe Archer 8/18/13
E: Once Upon a Tower - Eloisa James 10/8/13
R: The Red Heart of Jade - Marjorie Liu 8/31/13
T: A Taste of Sin - Connie Mason 8/9/13
O: Such Wicked Intent - Kenneth Oppel 10/26/13
R: When Is A Pig A Hog?: A Guide To Confoundingly Related English Words - Bernice Randall 9/6/13
T: 12th of Never - James Patterson 9/26/13
E: Mortal Ties - Eileen Wilks 10/15/13
M=Microwave COMPLETE!M: Kiss Me, Kill Me - Maggie Shayne 9/13/13
I: Magic Gifts - Ilona Andrews 10/26/13
C: The Crystal Cave - Mary Stewart 9/4/13
R: Red Phoenix - Kylie Chan 9/26/13
O: One Rainy Night - Kathye Quick 1/10/13
W: The Woman Who Swallowed a Toothbrush: And Other Weird Medical Case Histories - Rob Myers 9/4/13
A: White Heat - Cherry Adair 11/2/13
V: With All My Soul - Rachel Vincent 12/4/13
E: Eternally Yours - Cate Tiernan 10/18/13
N=Noisette COMPLETE!N: Starfire Angels - Melanie Nilles 12/15/13
O: One Hot Mess - Lois Greiman 4/17/14
I: Silencing Eve - Iris Johansen 11/16/13
S: Spirit Dances - C.E. Murphy 9/29/13
E: Eternity Base - Bob Mayer 11/21/13
T: Guilty as Sin - Tami Hoag 10/13/13
T: The Terror - Dan Simmons 10/23/13
E: Seeing a Large Cat - Elizabeth Peters 11/23/13
O=Oyster COMPLETE!O: Long, Lean and Lethal - Lorie O'Clare 4/27/14
Y: Dark Moon - Rebecca York 9/17/13
S: Split Second - Catherine Coulter 10/25/13
T: Time Untime - Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/10/13
E: The Hippopotamus Pool - Elizabeth Peters 10/17/13
R: Bitter Blood - Rachel Caine 9/23/13
P=Périgeux COMPLETE!P: The Bone Bed - Patricia Cornwell 10/28/13
E: The End of the World - Derek Landy 1/12/14
R: R is for Ricochet - Sue Grafton 10/4/13
I: Initiation - Ruth Kerce 12/5/13
G: Grave Secrets - Kathy Reichs 10/8/13
E: The Ape Who Guards the Balance - Elizabeth Peters 1/22/14
U: Utterly Charming - Kristina Grayson 8/30/13
X: XO - Jeffrey Deaver 6/26/14
Q=Quinoa COMPLETE!Q: Boyfriend from Hell - Jamie Quaid 7/29/13
U: Unzipped - Lois Greiman 9/2/13
I: Seaborne - Katherine Irons 12/31/13
N: No Quarter - Tanya Huff 1/5/13
O: On the Hunt - anthology 6/26/14
A: Stranger - Zoe Archer 11/24/13
R=Rolling Pin COMPLETE!R: Raven Calls - C.E. Murphy 10/6/13
O: One More Bite - Jennifer Rardin 6/29/14
L: Death Bringer - Derek Landy 12/12/13
L: Lizard World - Terry Richard Bazes 1/21/14
I: Reaver - Larissa Ione 1/5/13
N: Nature Of The Beast - Hannah Howell 1/8/13
G: Grave Surprise - Charlaine Harris 10/30/13
P: Whitechapel Gods - S.M. Peters 11/11/13
I: Instant Attraction - Jill Shalvis 1/24/14
N: Never Seduce a Scot - Maya Banks 1/10/13
S=Spaetzle COMPLETE!S: Scarlet Nights - Jude Deveraux 9/20/13
P: The Far West - Patricia Wrede 11/9/13
A: Murder Suicide - Keith Ablow 1/3/13
E: The Falcon at the Portal - Elizabeth Peters 2/18/14
T: Thankless in Death - J.D Robb 12/12/13
Z: Z for Zachariah - Robert O'Brien 9/9/13
L: Kingdom of the Wicked - Derek Landy 1/20/14
E: Deadly Heat - Cynthia Eden 2/22/14
T=Tortellini COMPLETE!T: Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes - Denise Grover Swank 12/14/13
O: On the Prowl - Christine Warren 8/4/14
R: Raven Cursed - Faith Hunter 10/12/13
T: Fifth Quarter - Tanya Huff 12/11/13
E: He Shall Thunder in the Sky - Elizabeth Peters 3/29/14
L: Unscrewed - Lois Greiman 2/17/14
L: Lucky in Love - Jill Shalvis 3/23/14
I: Instant Temptation - Jill Shalvis 3/26/14
N: The Navigator - Clive Cussler 1/9/13
I: It Had to Be You - Jill Shalvis 6/8/14
U=Utensil COMPLETE!U: Ugly Beautiful - Seanpaul Thomas 10/1/13
T: Too Hot to Handle - Robin Kaye 10/9/13
E: Real - Katy Evans 3/29/14
N: A Noble Sacrifice - Ciara Gold 3/28/14
S: Secondhand Spirits - Juliet Blackwell 10/10/13
I: Illusion - Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/23/14
L: Lethal Legacy - Linda Fairstein 4/20/14
V=Vichyssoise COMPLETE!V: The Vampire and the Virgin - Kerrelyn Sparks 4/29/14
I: Magic Rises - Ilona Andrews 6/23/14
C: Curfew - Phil Rickman 11/6/13
H: Hunted - P.C. Cast 10/5/13
Y: You're Next - Gregg Hurwitz 2/20/14
S: Head Over Heels - Jill Shalvis 11/7/13
S: Breakup - Dana Stabenow 12/18/13
O: Can't Buy Me Love - Molly O'Keefe 8/21/14
I: The Ice Princess - Camilla Läckberg 7/17/14
S: Dark Stranger - Susan Sizemore 2/5/14
E: Eat Prey Love - Kerrelyn Sparks 5/16/14
W=Whipped Cream COMPLETE!W: A Hoe Lot of Trouble - Heather Webber 10/30/13
H: Highlander's Curse - Melissa Mayhue 10/16/13
I: Instant Gratification - Jill Shalvis 2/23/14
P: Sleight of Hand - Phillip Margolin 12/27/13
P: Partials - Dan Wells 1/27/14
E: Embrace the Night Eternal - Joss Ware 2/23/14
D: Damn Him to Hell - Jamie Quaid 9/28/13
C: Cream Puff Murder - Joanne Fluke 11/29/13
R: My Life As a White Trash Zombie - Diana Rowland 12/6/13
E: Lord of the Silent - Elizabeth Peters 4/13/14
A: Swept Away by a Kiss - Katharine Ashe 2/28/14
M: Mountain Echoes - C.E. Murphy 11/18/13
X=Xiang Cài COMPLETE!X: The Golden Dragon - Tianna Xander 7/12/14
I: Steel's Edge - Ilona Andrews 2/25/14
A: Ashes to Ashes - Tami Hoag 3/9/14
N: Not One Clue - Lois Greiman 5/10/14
G: Grimm End - S.T. Cameron 12/9/13
C: Cold Copper - Devon Monk 1/14/14
A: Atlantis Found - Clive Cussler 3/11/14
I: I, Alex Cross - James Patterson 7/8/14
Y=Yarrow COMPLETE!Y: Yours for the Taking - Robin Kaye 2/28/14
A: Degrees of Wrong - Anna Scarlett 1/4/13
R: Break No Bones - Kathy Reichs 1/22/14
R: Hollow City - Ransom Riggs 2/20/14
O: Once in a Lifetime - Jill Shalvis 8/24/14
W: Beyond the Night - Joss Ware 12/20/13
Z=Zuppa Inglese COMPLETE!Z: Rebel - Zoe Archer 9/8/13
U: Unplugged - Lois Greiman 1/9/13
P: The Janus Affair - Philippa Ballantine 1/31/14
P: Spectre - Phaedra Weldon 3/30/14
A: How to Drive a Dragon Crazy - G.A. Aiken 1/7/13
I: Darkness Unleashed - Alexandra Ivy 6/7/14
N: The 9th Girl - Tami Hoag 5/21/14
G: Black Hole Sun - David Macinnis Gill 12/22/13
L: Lothaire - Kresley Cole 2/27/14
E: The Golden One - Elizabeth Peters 5/8/14
S: Suited - Jo Anderton 3/8/14
E: Extreme Exposure - Pamela Clare 5/28/14
CHALLENGE COMPLETE!
World Cup 2014 Reading Challenge Duration: June 10, 2014 - October 31, 2014
READ: 42/42
Step 1: BUILD YOUR TEAM - Option 2
Option 2 - Formation 5-3-2
✔5 Blue:
1. Last Breath - Mariah Stewart 6/16
2. Back to You - Robin Kaye 7/13
3. Loved By a Warrior - Donna Fletcher 7/26
4. Darkest Highlander - Donna Grant 8/20
5. Come Fly With Me - Addison Fox 9/19
✔3 Yellow:
1. The Darkest Craving - Gena Showalter 6/27
2. A Taint In The Blood - Dana Stabenow 8/10
3. Wanna Get Lucky? - Deborah Coonts 9/17
✔2 Red:
1. Running Scared - Shannon Butcher 9/28
2. Daddy's Girl - Lisa Scottoline 10/16
✔1 Grey:
1. Midnight Come Again - Dana Stabenow 6/19
Step 2: PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Option 2 - Follow the Championship
GROUP STAGE: Read the two winners of each group
✔GROUP A
(1) Brazil - The Darkest Craving - Gena Showalter (yellow cover) 6/27
(2) Mexico - Angel Fire - L.A. Weatherly (set in Mexico) 6/13
✔GROUP B
(1) Netherlands - Tongue In Chic - Christina Dodd (blue cover) 7/12
(2) Chili - Chill - Stephanie Rowe (title "C") 7/9
✔GROUP C
(1) Colombia - Magic Rises - Ilona Andrews (yellow cover) 6/23
(2) Greece - The Girl Most Likely To... - Susan Donovan (title "G") 6/14
✔GROUP D
(1) Costa Rica - Children of the Storm - Elizabeth Peters (title "C") 7/3
(2) Uruguay - Untamed Highlander - Donna Grant (title "U") 6/18
✔GROUP E
(1) France - Black Arts - Faith Hunter (title "F")6/19
(2) Switzerland - The Sum of All Kisses - Julia Quinn (title "S") 6/29
✔GROUP F
(1) Argentina - Bound to a Warrior - Donna Fletcher (cover powder blue) 6/30
(2) Nigeria - The Crafty Teddy - John Lamb (cover green) 6/15
✔GROUP G
(1) Germany - One More Bite - Jennifer Rardin (black cover) 6/29
(2) United States - Ecstasy in Darkness - Gena Showalter (set in Illinois, US) 6/12
✔GROUP H
(1) Belgium - The Blue Sword - Robin McKinley (title "B") 6/25
(2) Algeria - Ashfall - Mike Mullen (title "A") 6/21
QUARTER FINALS: Read all eight teams participating
✔1. Brazil - Between, Georgia - Joshilyn Jackson (title "B") 7/5
✔2. Colombia - The Clockwork Teddy - John Lamb (title "C") 7/7
✔3. Netherlands - Night Falls on the Wicked - Sharie Kohler (title 'N") 7/13
✔4. Costa Rica - Caring Is Creepy - David Zimmerman (title "C") 7/10
✔5. France - The Seductive Impostor - Janet Chapman (blue cover) 7/20
✔6. Germany - A Grave Denied - Dana Stabenow (title "G") 7/2
✔7. Argentina - Always On My Mind - Jill Shalvis (white cover) 7/5
✔8. Belgium - The Broken Hearts Club - Ethan Black (title "B") 7/8
SEMI-FINALS: read all four teams participating
✔1. Germany - I, Alex Cross - James Patterson (black cover) 7/8
✔2. Brazil - Bite Marks - Jennifer Rardin (title "B") 7/16
✔3. Argentina - Are You Scared Yet? - Hunter Morgan (title "A") 8/19
✔4. Netherlands - Nowhere Near Respectable - Mary Jo Putney (title "N") 7/31
FINAL: read the two finalist teams
✔1. Germany - Blood Born - Linda Howard (red cover) 7/27
✔2. Argentina - And One Last Thing ... - Molly Harper (title "A") 8/27
WORLD CUP WINNER: Read the Winner of the Championship
✔1. Germany - Cross Fire - James Patterson (cover black, red and yellow) 8/5
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Goodreads Choice Awards (2013) Reading ChallengeDuration: January 1 - December 31, 2014
Level: Easy
READ: 7/7
✔1. [Mystery/Thriller] W is for Wasted - Sue Grafton 2/8
✔2. [Paranormal] Styxx - Sherrilyn Kenyon 9/12
✔3. [Paranormal] Fifth Grave Past the Light - Darynda Jones 9/23
✔4. [Paranormal] House Rules - Chloe Neill 11/13
✔5. [Paranormal] Blood Trade - Faith Hunter 5/29
✔6. [Paranormal] Steel's Edge - Ilona Andrews 2/25
✔7. [Romance] Real - Katy Evans 3/29
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Disney Prince HopefulsDuration: September 21, 2014 - September 20, 2015
READ: 23/23
✔1. Mickey Mouse: Read a book where the main character is mischievous, funny, or brave. Or a character that is a mouse (Redwall, anyone?) Several men have given Mickey his voice, so you may also read a book with a character named Walt, Jimmy, Les, Wayne, Bret, or Chris.
Nightbred - Lynn Viehl (heroine is Chris) 12/2✔2. Donald Duck: Read a book with a character who has anger issues, an aggressive personality, or a character who can sometimes be hard to distinguish from a villain. You may also read a book with a character who is seeking ways to get more money, or a character who is helping out a friend.
Never Kiss a Stranger - Heather Grothaus 9/22✔3. Bambi (Bambi): Read a book with a charming hero, or one who is sweet or shy. Or read a book with a character who has a very good friend, or one who loses a close family member.
Blue-Blooded Vamp - Jaye Wells 11/29✔4. Peter Pan (Peter Pan):Read a book about a character who is the leader of some sort of band, or someone who is playful or loves to have fun. You may also read about someone who is daring almost to the point of being foolhardy.
Wicked as They Come - Delilah Dawson 10/5✔5. Arthur Pendragon (The Sword in the Stone): Read a book about an someone who has royal or noble blood, or someone who is brave or hard-working. You may also read a book with a character named Rickie, Richard, or Robert (names of the voice actors).
When You Give a Duke a Diamond - Shana Galen 10/12✔6. Robin Hood (Robin Hood): Read a book about a spy or a hero who is in disguise. You may also read a book about a thief, a fox-shifter, or a character named Brian.
What Angels Fear - C.S. Harris 10/15✔ 7. Taran (The Black Cauldron): Read a book with a hero that has red hair, a headstrong or brave personality, or a hero who is loyal to his friends. Or read a book where a character sacrifices something important to keep someone safe.
The Guardian - Margaret Mallory 9/21✔8. Darkwing Duck (Darkwing Duck): Read a book with a hero who is a spy or a force for good, a hero who uses many different gadgets (weapons, computers, etc.), or a character who is skilled in martial arts.
The Alexandria Link - Steve Berry 10/25✔9. Simba (The Lion King): Read a book with a lion shifter, a character who is very protective, or a character who is in the justice system (lawyer, cop, judge, etc.).
Kill Alex Cross - James Patterson 9/24✔10. Quasimodo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame): Read a book with a hero who is kind and gentle, a hero who is artistic, or someone who is very strong and/or agile.
Wild About You - Kerrelyn Sparks 10/3✔11. Phoebus (The Hunchback of Notre Dame): Read a book with a handsome, sarcastic, or brave hero, or one who is named Victor or Hugo. You may also read a book where the hero switches sides to fight for what he believes in.
Street of the Five Moons - Elizabeth Peters 12/12✔12. Hercules (Hercules): Read a book with a compassionate hero, or one who is very strong. Or read a book where there is a big misunderstanding between characters.
The Highlander's Forbidden Bride - Donna Fletcher 10/19✔13. Tarzan (Tarzan): Read a book that takes place in a jungle, a book with an orphan character or one who is ignorant of his past, a brave or honorable hero, or a hero who is an animal shifter of some sort.
Dark Blood - Christine Feehan (werewolf) 10/8✔14. Emperor Kuzco (The Emperor's New Groove): Read a book about a character who turns from 'bad' to good, a character who is very funny, a hero who is under a curse, or a character who is an animal shifter. You may also read a book with a character named David.
Spectyr - Philippa Ballantine 9/30✔15. Milo Thatch (Atlantis, becomes a king instead of a prince): Read a book that has to do with the legend of Atlantis or a book where the character knows several languages. You may also read a book with a socially-awkward character or a character named James or Michael.
Oceanborne - Katherine Irons 10/22✔16. Sora (Kingdom Hearts): Read a book set in Japan or with a Japanese hero, a hero who uses a unique weapon, or a character who is heroic and/or selfless. You may also read a book with a hero who helps others in some way.
The Six Sacred Stones - Matthew Reilly (hero has to save the world) 10/21✔17. Yao, Ling and Chien Po (Mulan): Read a book about a character in the army, one who uses many weapons, or someone who has a few good friends. You may also read a book with a hero who is very strong, quick to anger, funny, large, or loves food.
The Sad Tale of the Brothers Grossbart - Jesse Bullington 10/1✔18. Prince Edward (Enchanted): Read a book with a character who is very handsome, or one who falls in love at first sight. Or read a book with a character named Edward.
On the Way to the Wedding - Julia Quinn 9/25✔19. David Kawena (Lilo & Stitch): Read a book with a character who is a surfer, one who supports his friends or love interest through hard times, or a character who surfs. You may also read a book with a character named David.
Tomb of the Golden Bird - Elizabeth Peters 9/28✔20. Jim Hawkins (Treasure Planet): Read a book about a character who is rebellious or has a 'bad boy' image. Or a book with a hero who was raised by a single mother. You may also read a book with a character named Jim.
You're The One - Robin Kaye 10/7✔21. Jack Skellington (The Nightmare Before Christmas): Read a book with a character who is immortal, a character named Jack, or someone who is a gentleman. You may also read a book that takes place around Halloween, or has a Halloween theme on the cover.
Evertrue - Brodi Ashton 9/29✔22. John Rolfe (Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World): Read a book about a character named John, a character who is very handsome, or a character who acts as a diplomat between people. Or read a book where the hero must help the heroine change her appearance or behavior.
Wanted: Undead or Alive - Kerrelyn Sparks 9/26✔23. Harris, Hubert and Hamish (Brave): Read a book set in Scotland or with a Scottish character. Or a book with a hero who has red hair or is named Harris, Hubert, or Hamish. You may also read a book about a character who has two brothers, or one who loves to play tricks on others.
The Sinner - Margaret Mallory 9/27CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Stuck In A Rut ChallengeDuration: July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
LEVEL: Die-Hard - Complete all 3 tasks
❥TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New❥
Read 1 complete Trilogy - Jill Shalvis - Wilder Trilogy
✔1. Instant Attraction 1/24
✔2. Instant Gratification 2/23
✔3. Instant Temptation 3/26
Read 2 books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
✔1. Under Your Spell - Lois Greiman 7/3
✔2. Naked Edge - Pamela Clare 8/3
Read 3 books from your Favorite Author/s
✔1. A Cold-Blooded Business - Dana Stabenow 7/8
✔2. The Deeds of the Disturber - Elizabeth Peters 7/25
✔3. Sleep No More - Iris Johansen 7/21
Read 4 Different New to You Authors
✔1. Meet Me in Venice - Elizabeth Adler 7/4
✔2. Delirium - Lauren Oliver 7/13
✔3. The Rook - Daniel O'Malley 7/24
✔4. The Map of Lost Memories: A Novel - Kim Fay 7/30
Read 5 Different Genres
✔1. {paranormal] Black Dawn - Rachel Caine 7/2
✔2. {steampunk} The Friday Society - Adrienne Kress 7/4
✔3. {young adult} Briar Rose - Jane Yolen 7/6
✔4. {mystery} Black Friday - Alex Kava 7/27
✔5. {fantasy} The Well of Shades - Juliet Marillier 8/7
❥TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes❥
Read 2 Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
✔1. Magic Gifts - Ilona Andrews (100 pages) 10/26
✔2. What Really Happened in Peru - Cassandra Clare (70 pages) 12/31
Read 2 Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
✔1. Playboy's Challenge - Jo Barrett (136 pages) 7/30
✔2. Ugly Beautiful - Seanpaul Thomas (190 pages) 10/1
Read 2 Novels (200-400 pages)
✔1. Coyote's Mate - Lora Leigh (341 pages) 7/14
✔2. Hot Head - Damon Suede (320 pages) 7/11
Read 2 Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
✔1. Citadel - Kate Mosse (696 pages) 7/16
✔2. NOS4A2 - Joe Hill (692 pages) 7/18
❥TASK THREE:❥
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
The Chrissy McMullen Series by Lois Greiman
✔1. Unzipped 9/2
✔2. Unplugged 1/9
✔3. Unscrewed 2/17
✔4. Unmanned 3/26
✔5. One Hot Mess 4/17
✔6. Not One Clue 5/10
✔7. Uncorked 12/5
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
It's-a-Me! Mario! Challenge Duration: January 1, 2014 - ?
Level: Special Cup 15-20 Characters
READ: 15/15 characters
Mario: COMPLETE
✔Red Cover: The Silent Girl - Tess Gerritsen 3/27
✔Title starts with M: The Man Must Marry - Janet Chapman 2/9
✔Main character: Instant Attraction - Jill Shalvis (has a brother) 1/24
Luigi: COMPLETE
✔Character: The Navigator - Clive Cussler (good sidekick) 1/9
✔Green cover: Highlander Most Wanted - Maya Banks 2/7
✔Title starts with L: Lizard World - Terry Richard Bazes 1/21
Princess Peach: COMPLETE
✔Character: Unplugged - Lois Greiman (always in trouble) 1/9
✔Cover or Title: One Heart to Win - Johanna Lindsey (peach cover) 12/16
Bowser: COMPLETE!
✔Character: Dreams of a Dark Warrior - Kresley Cole 1/16
✔Subject: Partials - Dan Wells 1/27
Bowser Jr.: COMPLETE
✔Character: Son of the Shadows - Juliet Marillier (needs to fulfill legacy) 3/2
Toad: COMPLETE
✔Character: Cold Copper - Devon Monk (serves another) 1/14
✔Cover: Atlantis Found - Clive Cussler (white cover) 3/11
Toadette: COMPLETE
✔Character: Hollow City - Ransom Riggs (all characters are young children) 2/20
✔Subject: Animal Magnetism - Jill Shalvis (animal shelter) 9/25
Yoshi: COMPLETE!
✔Subject: Finders-Seekers - Gayle Greeno (about cats) 10/17
✔Character: One Hot Mess - Lois Greiman (loyal pet) 4/17
✔Cover: Nickeled-and-Dimed to Death - Denise Swanson (rainbow cover) 9/15
Birdo: COMPLETE!
✔Character: Unscrewed - Lois Greiman (overly feminine) 2/17
Wario: COMPLETE!
✔Character: Steel's Edge - Ilona Andrews (greedy character) 2/25
✔Title starts with W: The Winter Sea - Susanna Kearsley 4/2
✔Cover: The Hour of Dust and Ashes - Kelly Gay (yellow) 2/16
Waluigi: COMPLETE!
✔Character: Unmanned - Lois Greiman (humorous) 3/26
✔Cover: Instant Gratification - Jill Shalvis (purple) 2/23
King Boo: COMPLETE!
✔Character: Lothaire - Kresley Cole (extremely scary) 2/27
✔Subject: Spectre - Phaedra Weldon (Ghosts) 3/30
Koopa Troopa: COMPLETE!
✔Character: Suited - Jo Anderton (minion to someone else) 3/8
✔Subject: The Winter Sea - Susanna Kearsley (Jacobites) 4/2
✔Cover: The Turtle-Girl from East Pukapuka - Cole Alpaugh 6/3
Dry Bones: COMPLETE!
✔Subject: Nature Of The Beast - Hannah Howell (vampires) 1/8
✔Character: The Hero and the Crown - Robin McKinley (keeps trying no matter what) 5/14
✔Cover: Kingdom of the Wicked - Derek Landy 1/20
Lakitu: COMPLETE!
✔Character: Hour Game - David Baldacci 1/30
✔Cover: Blood Past - Samantha Young (clouds) 5/15
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
It's All in the Title ChallengeDuration: June 1, 2013 - ??
Level: Moderate 4-7 per category
READ: 52/60
Bonus: 17/18
Categories
☀ Color - COMPLETE! ☀
1. Black Dawn - Rachel Caine 7/2/13
2. With Red Hands - Stephen Woodworth 7/9/13
3. Black Friday - Alex Kava 7/27/13
4. The Red Heart of Jade - Marjorie Liu 8/31/13
5. Written in Red - Anne Bishop 9/16/13
6. Scarlet Nights - Jude Deveraux 9/20/13
☀ Sky (cloud, star, moon, sun, etc.) - COMPLETE! ☀
1. Dark Moon - Rebecca York 9/17/13
2. Starfire Angels - Melanie Nilles 12/15/13
3. He Shall Thunder in the Sky - Elizabeth Peters 3/29/14
4. Shadows Before the Sun - Kelly Gay 3/29/14
5. City of the Sun - David Levien 5/13/14
6. Hunter's Moon - Dana Stabenow 5/24/14
☀ Food or Drink ☀
1. The Chocolate Frog Frame-Up - JoAnna Carl 7/27/13
2. Fruits Basket, Volume 01 - Natsuki Takaya 8/11/13
3. A Brisket, a Casket - Delia Rosen 8/13/13
4. Cream Puff Murder - Joanne Fluke 11/29/13
5. Strawberry Shortcake Murder - Joanne Fluke 3/20/14
6.
☀ Body of Water - COMPLETE! ☀
1. Dawn in Eclipse Bay - Jayne Ann Krentz 7/3/13
2. River of Eden - Glenna McReynolds 8/29/13
3. The Hippopotamus Pool - Elizabeth Peters 10/17/13
4. Seaborne - Katherine Irons 12/31/13
5. The Quartered Sea - Tanya Huff 2/13/14
6. The Winter Sea - Susanna Kearsley 4/2/14
☀ Person’s First or Last Name - COMPLETE! ☀
1. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - Seth Grahame-Smith 8/4/13
2. Taking Eve - Iris Johansen 8/10/13
3. Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled - Dorothy Gilman 9/2/13
4. Z for Zachariah - Robert O'Brien 9/9/13
5. Hunting Eve - Iris Johansen 9/14/13
6. The Perfect Hope - Nora Roberts (m.c. is Hope) 9/21/13
☀ Romantic Word - COMPLETE! ☀
1. Winter Kiss - Deborah Cooke 8/14/13
2. Kiss Me, Kill Me - Maggie Shayne 9/13/13
3. Hearts of Smoke and Steam - Andrew Mayer 10/18/13
4. Swept Away by a Kiss - Katharine Ashe 2/28/14
5. Lucky in Love - Jill Shalvis 3/23/14
6. White Wedding - Ursula Sinclair 8/11/14
☀ One Word Title - COMPLETE! ☀
1. Payback - Fern Michaels 6/16/13
2. Everneath - Brodi Ashton 6/18/13
3. Whiplash - Catherine Coulter 6/20/13
4. Everbound - Brodi Ashton 6/25/13
5. Undercover - Lauren Dane 7/7/13
6. Enchantment - Orson Scott Card 7/29/13
☀ Number in Title - COMPLETE! ☀
1. Six Seconds - Rick Mofina 6/29/13
2. NOS4A2 - Joe Hill 7/18/13
3. Deep Six - Clive Cussler 8/23/13
4. The Seventh Sinner - Elizabeth Peters 8/28/13
5. 12th of Never - James Patterson 9/26/13
6. Once Upon a Tower - Eloisa James 10/8/13
☀ Type of home (house, manor, cabin, etc) ☀
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
☀ Family Member (sister, father, wife, aunt, uncle, step-sister, cousin, etc.) ☀
1. Aunt Dimity's Death - Nancy Atherton 9/8/13
2. The Sisters Brothers - Patrick deWitt 9/28/13
3. Aunt Dimity and the Duke - Nancy Atherton 10/6/13
4. The Sad Tale of the Brothers Grossbart - Jesse Bullington 10/1
5. Daddy's Girl - Lisa Scottoline 10/16
6.
ALTERNATES:
Bonus - You may elect to do none, one, a few, or all. These are optional.
☀ Cultural (a real place, language, people group) ☀
1. Meet Me in Venice - Elizabeth Adler 7/4/13
2. The Paris Vendetta - Steve Berry 7/8/13
3. The Alexandria Link - Steve Berry 10/25/14
4. Letters from Skye: A Novel - Jessica Brockmole 10/30
5. Nearly Departed in Deadwood - Ann Charles 11/9
6.
☀ Animal - COMPLETE!☀
1. Dragon Unmasked - Kathleen Nance 6/30/13
2. Coyote's Mate - Lora Leigh 7/14/13
3. Frog King, The: A Love Story - Adam Davies 8/11/13
4. The Snake, the Crocodile & the Dog - Elizabeth Peters 8/13/13
5. Ink Flamingos - Karen Olson 9/17/13
6. Red Phoenix - Kylie Chan 9/26/13
☀ Body part - COMPLETE!☀
1. Hot Head - Damon Suede 7/11/13
2. Eyes Wide Open - Andrew Gross 8/26/13
3. Head Over Heels - Jill Shalvis 11/7/13
4. Sleight of Hand - Phillip Margolin 12/27/13
5. The False-Hearted Teddy - John J. Lamb 5/25/14
6. Heart of Atlantis - Alyssa Day 8/11/14
Decades ChallengeDuration: 1-4-14 to 1-5-15
READ: 95/95
2014
1. Hollow City - Ransom Riggs 2/20
2. Dark Wolf - Christine Feehan 3/4
3. Concealed in Death - J.D. Robb 3/19
4. Murder of Crows - Anne Bishop 4/5
5. The King- J.R. Ward 4/8
6. Illusion - Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/23
7. Black Arts - Faith Hunter 6/19
8. Once in a Lifetime - Jill Shalvis 8/24
9. Power Play - Catherine Coulter 9/29
10. Evertrue - Brodi Ashton 9/29
11. Dark Blood - Christine Feehan 10/8
12. The Book of Life - Deborah Harkness 10/28
13. Live to See Tomorrow - Iris Johansen 12/4
14. Written in My Own Heart's Blood - Diana Gabaldon 12/23
2013
1. Reaver - Larissa Ione 1/5
2. Cold Copper - Devon Monk 1/14
3. Highlander Most Wanted - Maya Banks 2/7
4. W is for Wasted - Sue Grafton 2/8
5. Untold - Sarah Rees Brennan 2/13
6. Dark Lycan - Christine Feehan 2/22
7. The Kill Room - Jeffery Deaver 2/27
8. MacRieve - Kresley Cole 3/13
9. Real - Katy Evans 3/29
10. The Stranger You Know - Andrea Kane 4/10
11. The Firebird - Susanna Kearsley 5/12
12. The 9th Girl - Tami Hoag 5/21
13. Blood Trade - Faith Hunter 5/29
2012
1. Degrees of Wrong - Anna Scarlett 1/4
2. How to Drive a Dragon Crazy - G.A. Aiken 1/7
3. Never Seduce a Scot - Maya Banks 1/10
4. Kingdom of the Wicked - Derek Landy 1/20
5. Partials - Dan Wells 1/27
6. The Janus Affair - Philippa Ballantine 1/31
7. Dark Storm - Christine Feehan 2/2
8. Steel's Edge - Ilona Andrews 2/25
9. Lothaire - Kresley Cole 2/27
10. Suited - Jo Anderton 3/8
11. Death's Rival - Faith Hunter 3/18
12. Lucky in Love - Jill Shalvis 3/23
2011
1. Dreams of a Dark Warrior - Kresley Cole 1/16
2. Lizard World - Terry Richard Bazes 1/21
3. The Hour of Dust and Ashes - Kelly Gay 2/16
4. You're Next - Gregg Hurwitz 2/20
5. Deadly Heat - Cynthia Eden 2/22
6. The Darkest Secret - Gena Showalter 3/11
7. You Belong to Me - Karen Rose 3/22
8. Tiger's Voyage - Colleen Houck 3/23
9. The Silent Girl - Tess Gerritsen 3/27
10. The Darkest Surrender - Gena Showalter 4/25
11. Hounded - Kevin Hearne 4/28
2010
1. Embrace the Night Eternal - Joss Ware 2/23
2. Swept Away by a Kiss - Katharine Ashe 2/28
3. Yours for the Taking - Robin Kaye 2/28
4. Chains of Ice - Christina Dodd 3/5
5. Primal Instincts - Susan Sizemore 3/24
6. Instant Temptation - Jill Shalvis 3/26
7. Chains of Fire - Christina Dodd 4/11
8. Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here - Christine Warren 4/13
9. Forbidden Highlander - Donna Grant 4/16
10. The Vampire and the Virgin - Kerrelyn Sparks 4/29
2009
1. Instant Attraction - Jill Shalvis 1/24
2. Dark Stranger - Susan Sizemore 2/5
3. Instant Gratification - Jill Shalvis 2/23
4. Big Bad Wolf - Christine Warren 3/16
5. One Hot Mess - Lois Greiman 4/17
6. Rapture - Jacquelyn Frank 4/20
7. Pleasure - Jacquelyn Frank 4/21
8. Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins 5/4
9. Loving A Lost Lord - Mary Jo Putney 5/11
2008
1. Nature Of The Beast - Hannah Howell 1/8
2. The Man Must Marry - Janet Chapman 2/9
3. All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks 3/14
4. Spectre - Phaedra Weldon 3/30
5. The Winter Sea - Susanna Kearsley 4/2
6. City of the Sun by David Levien 5/13
7. The Last Oracle - James Rollins 5/30
8. The Girl Most Likely To... - Susan Donovan 6/14
2007
1. The Navigator - Clive Cussler 1/9
2. Unscrewed - Lois Greiman 2/17
3. Unmanned - Lois Greiman 3/26
4. A Noble Sacrifice - Ciara Gold 3/28
5. The Demon You Know - Christine Warren 5/9
6. Last Words - Mariah Stewart 5/20
7. Unwind - Neal Shusterman 5/21
2006
1. Unplugged - Lois Greiman 1/9
2. Break No Bones - Kathy Reichs 1/22
3. Proven Guilty - Jim Butcher 6/1
4. The King of Attolia - Megan Walen Turner 6/10
5. Between, Georgia - Joshilyn Jackson 7/5
6. The Thirteenth House - Sharon Shinn 8/7
2005
1. Extreme Exposure - Pamela Clare 5/28
2. Dearly Devoted Dexter - Jeff Lindsay 6/13
3. His Carnal Need - Ruth Kerce 7/13
4. Slay It with Flowers - Kate Collins 8/9
5. What Angels Fear - C.S. Harris 10/15
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Herbs & Spices Challenge244/244 Letters
26/26 Herbs done
(Alligator Pepper,Basil,Catnip,Dong Quai Root,Elderflower,Fenugreek,Gotu Kola,Horseradish,Indonesian Bay Leaf,Jasmine flowers,Kokam Seed,Lavender,Marshmallow,Nasturtium,Olive Leaf,Pomegranate,Quassia,Rosemary,Star Anise,Thyme,Ugba,Voatsiperifery,Wormwood,Xylopia striata,Yerba buena,Zedoary)
A=Alligator pepper COMPLETE!A: Black Friday - Alex Kava 7/27/13
L: Last Man Standing - Cindy Gerard 8/5/13
L: The Last Boyfriend - Nora Roberts 8/31/13
I: Sleep No More - Iris Johansen 7/21/13
G: The Darkest Edge of Dawn - Kelly Gay 7/5/13
A: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf - Molly Harper 8/3/13
T: The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey - Trenton Lee Stewart 7/26/13
O: The Rook - Daniel O'Malley 7/24/13
R: Black Dawn - Rachel Caine 7/2/13
P: Playboy's Challenge - Jo Barrett 7/30/13
E: Meet Me in Venice - Elizabeth Adler 7/4/13
P: P is for Peril - Sue Grafton 8/2/13
P: Forced to Kill - Andrew Peterson 9/4/13
E: The Deeds of the Disturber - Elizabeth Peters 7/25/13
R: The Big Sleep - Raymond Chandler 8/16/13
B=Basil (5/5) COMPLETE!B: The Paris Vendetta - Steve Berry 7/8/13
A: Shades of Midnight - Lara Adrian 7/17/13
S: A Cold-Blooded Business - Dana Stabenow 7/8/13
I: The Immortal Fire - Anne Ursu 7/20/13
L: Coyote's Mate - Lora Leigh 7/14/13
C=Catnip COMPLETEC: The Chocolate Frog Frame-Up - JoAnna Carl 7/27/13
A: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - Seth Grahame-Smith 8/4/13
T: A Taste of Sin - Connie Mason 8/9/13
N: The Graveyard Book - Neil Gaiman 7/26/13
I: Taking Eve - Iris Johansen 8/10/13
P: The Snake, the Crocodile & the Dog - Elizabeth Peters 8/13/13
D=Dong Quai Root COMPLETE!D: Dawn in Eclipse Bay - Jayne Ann Krentz 7/3/13
O: Enchantment - Orson Scott Card 7/29/13
N: NOS4A2 - Joe Hill 7/18/13
G: Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled - Dorothy Gilman 9/2/13
Q: Boyfriend from Hell - Jamie Quaid 7/29/13
U: Under Your Spell - Lois Greiman 7/3/13
A: Frog King, The: A Love Story - Adam Davies 8/11/13
I: Ink Flamingos - Karen Olson 9/17/13
R: Fatal Voyage - Kathy Reichs 7/15/13
O: Delirium - Lauren Oliver 7/13/13
O: Over the Edge - Suzanne Brockmann 7/31/13
T: The Temptation of Your Touch - Teresa Medeiros 8/11/13
E=Elderflower COMPLETE!E: Eyes Wide Open - Andrew Gross 8/26/13
L: The Red Heart of Jade - Marjorie Liu 8/31/13
D: A Brisket, a Casket - The Red Heart of Jade - Marjorie Liu 8/31Delia Rosen 8/13/13
E: The Seventh Sinner - Elizabeth Peters 8/28/13
R: Sandstorm - James Rollins 8/26/13
F: The Friday Society - Adrienne Kress 7/4/13
L: Little Shop of Homicide - Denise Swanson 10/22/13
O: Unwanted - Kristina Ohlsson 8/21/13
W: With Red Hands - Stephen Woodworth 7/9/13
E: Emissary - Fiona McIntosh 9/11/13
R: Barely Breathing - Rebecca Donovan 8/12/13
F=Fenugreek COMPLETE!F: Fruits Basket, Volume 01 - Natsuki Takaya 8/11/13
E: Death Magic - Eileen Wilks 9/30/13
N: Naked Edge - Pamela Clare 8/3/13
U: Unencumbered - Dennis Glawe 7/5/13
G: Unzipped - Lois Greiman 9/2/13
R: When Is A Pig A Hog?: A Guide To Confoundingly Related English Words - Bernice Randall 9/6/13
E: Once Upon a Tower - Eloisa James 10/8/13
E: Eternally Yours - Cate Tiernan 10/18/13
K: The Map of Lost Memories: A Novel - Kim Fay 7/30/13
G=Gotu Kola COMPLETE!G: Faerie Tales - Martin Greenberg 9/19/13
O: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology - Kevin Osborn 9/17/13
T: 12th of Never - James Patterson 9/26/13
U: Undercover - Lauren Dane 7/7/13
K: Kill Me Again - Maggie Shayne 8/16/13
O: Out of Breath - Rebecca Donovan 9/14/13
L: Affliction - Laurell K. Hamilton 11/9/13
A: Aunt Dimity's Death - Nancy Atherton 9/8/13
H=Horseradish COMPLETE!H: A Highlander's Homecoming - Melissa Mayhue 7/10/13
O: Such Wicked Intent - Kenneth Oppel 10/26/13
R: River of Eden - Glenna McReynolds 8/29/13
S: Slow Heat - Jill Shalvis 7/31/13
E: Mortal Ties - Eileen Wilks 10/15/13
R: Bitter Blood - Rachel Caine 9/23/13
A: Written in Red - Anne Bishop 9/16/13
D: Deep Six - Clive Cussler 8/23/13
I: Hunting Eve - Iris Johansen 9/14/13
S: The Sweetest Thing - Jill Shalvis 8/28/13
H: Hot Head - Damon Suede 7/11/13
I=Indonesian bay leaf COMPLETE!I: What Doesn't Kill You - Iris Johansen 10/17/13
N: Chasing Fire - Nora Roberts 8/21/13
D: Scarlet Nights - Jude Deveraux 9/20/13
O: One Rainy Night - Kathye Quick 1/10/13
N: The Perfect Hope - Nora Roberts 9/21/13
E: The Hippopotamus Pool - Elizabeth Peters 10/17/13
S: Capture My Heart - Bobbi Smith 8/30/13
I: Magic Gifts - Ilona Andrews 10/26/13
A: Aunt Dimity and the Duke - Nancy Atherton 10/6/13
N: No Way Back - Andrew Gross 10/19/13
B: Mutiny on the Bounty - John Boyne 8/20/13
A: Master of Darkness - Angela Knight 9/5/13
Y: Briar Rose - Jane Yolen 7/6/13
L: Labyrinth - Kat Richardson 11/29/13
E: Eternity Base - Bob Mayer 11/21/13
A: Hearts of Smoke and Steam - Andrew Mayer 10/18/13
F: Fall of Night - Rachel Caine 10/5/13
J=Jasmine flowers COMPLETE!J: Secondhand Spirits - Juliet Blackwell 10/10/13
A: Firewalker - Allyson James 10/27/13
S: The Crystal Cave - Mary Stewart 9/4/13
M: Citadel - Kate Mosse 7/16/13
I: Gunmetal Magic - Ilona Andrews 10/25/13
N: Starfire Angels - Melanie Nilles 12/15/13
E: Seeing a Large Cat - Elizabeth Peters 11/23/13
F: The Far West - Patricia Wrede 11/9/13
L: Death Bringer - Derek Landy 12/12/13
O: One Hot Mess - Lois Greiman 4/17/14
W: The Well of Shades - Juliet Marillier 8/7/13
E: The End of the World - Derek Landy 1/12/14
R: The Woman Who Swallowed a Toothbrush: And Other Weird Medical Case Histories - Rob Myers 9/4/13
S: Sizzle - Julie Garwood 9/29/13
K=Kokam seed COMPLETE!K: Kiss Me, Kill Me - Maggie Shayne 9/13/13
O: Long, Lean and Lethal - Lorie O'Clare 4/27/14
K: Red Phoenix - Kylie Chan 9/26/13
A: Temptation Rising - A.C. Arthur 10/31/13
M: Spirit Dances - C.E. Murphy 9/29/13
S: Split Second - Catherine Coulter 10/25/13
E: The Ape Who Guards the Balance - Elizabeth Peters 1/22/14
E: The Falcon at the Portal - Elizabeth Peters 2/18/14
D: Blood Lies - Daniel Kalla 10/3/13
L=Lavender COMPLETE!L: The Line Between Here and Gone - Andrea Kane 12/6/13
A: White Heat - Cherry Adair 11/2/13
V: A Year and a Day - Virginia Henley 11/3/13
E: Deadly Heat - Cynthia Eden 2/22/14
N: No Quarter - Tanya Huff 1/5/13
D: Breakup - Dana Stabenow 12/18/13
E: Embrace the Night Eternal - Joss Ware 2/23/14
R: R is for Ricochet - Sue Grafton 10/4/13
M=Marshmallow COMPLETE!M: Healing the Highlander - Melissa Mayhue 10/7/13
A: Stranger - Zoe Archer 11/24/13
R: Raven Calls - C.E. Murphy 10/6/13
S: The Terror - Dan Simmons 10/23/13
H: Raven Cursed - Faith Hunter 10/12/13
M: Highlander's Curse - Melissa Mayhue 10/16/13
A: Swept Away by a Kiss - Katharine Ashe 2/28/14
L: Kingdom of the Wicked - Derek Landy 1/20/14
L: Lizard World - Terry Richard Bazes 1/21/14
O: On the Hunt - anthology 6/26/14
W: Winter Kiss - Deborah Cooke 8/14/13
continued...
N=Nasturtium COMPLETE!N: The Navigator - Clive Cussler 1/9/13
A: Nature Of The Beast - Hannah Howell/Adrienne Basso/Eve Silver 1/8/13
S: Head Over Heels - Jill Shalvis 11/7/13
T: Time Untime - Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/10/13
U: Unspoken - Sarah Rees Brennan 8/8/13
R: Curfew - Phil Rickman 11/6/13
T: Guilty as Sin - Tami Hoag 10/13/13
I: Silencing Eve - Iris Johansen 11/16/13
U: Utterly Charming - Kristina Grayson 8/30/13
M: My Life As a White Trash Zombie - Diana Rowland 12/6/13
O=Olive Leaf COMPLETE!O: One More Bite - Jennifer Rardin 6/29/14
L: Unscrewed - Lois Greiman 2/17/14
I: Initiation - Ruth Kerce 12/5/13
V: With All My Soul - Rachel Vincent 12/4/13
E: He Shall Thunder in the Sky - Elizabeth Peters 3/29/14
L: Lothaire - Kresley Cole 2/27/14
E: Real - Katy Evans 3/29/14
A: Steel's Edge - Ilona Andrews 2/25/14
F: Cream Puff Murder - Joanne Fluke 11/29/13
P=Pomegranate COMPLETEP: The Sisters Brothers - Patrick deWitt 9/28/13
O: On the Prowl - Christine Warren 8/4/14
M: Mountain Echoes - C.E. Murphy 11/18/13
E: The Golden One - Elizabeth Peters 5/8/14
G: Grave Surprise - Charlaine Harris 10/30/13
R: Thankless in Death - J.D Robb 12/12/13
A: Atlantis Found - Clive Cussler 3/11/14
N: Never Seduce a Scot - Maya Banks 1/10/13
A: Ashes to Ashes - Tami Hoag 3/9/14
T: Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes - Denise Grover Swank 12/14/13
E: Eat Prey Love - Kerrelyn Sparks 5/16/14
Q=Quassia COMPLETE!Q: Damn Him to Hell - Jamie Quaid 9/28/13
U: The Ugly Duchess - Eloisa James 8/13/13
A: Degrees of Wrong - Anna Scarlett 1/4/13
S: Sleight of Hand - Phillip Margolin 12/27/13
S: Finding the Lost - Shannon Butcher 12/29/13
I: Seaborne - Katherine Irons 12/31/13
A: How to Drive a Dragon Crazy - G.A. Aiken 1/7/13
R=Rosemary COMPLETE!R: Break No Bones - Kathy Reichs 1/22/14
O: Can't Buy Me Love - Molly O'Keefe 8/21/14
S: Dark Stranger - Susan Sizemore 2/5/14
E: Ecstasy in Darkness - Gena Showalter 6/12/14
M: Cold Copper - Devon Monk 1/14/14
A: All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks 3/14/14
R: Hollow City - Ransom Riggs 2/20/14
Y: Dark Moon - Rebecca York 9/17/13
S=Star anise COMPLETE!S: Son of the Shadows - Juliet Marillier 3/2/14
T: Fifth Quarter - Tanya Huff 12/11/13
A: Suited - Jo Anderton 3/8/14
R: Concealed in Death - J.D. Robb 3/19/14
A: Murder of Crows - Anne Bishop 4/5/14
N: A Noble Sacrifice - Ciara Gold 3/28/14
I: Reaver - Larissa Ione 1/5/13
S: The Darkest Secret - Gena Showalter 3/11/14
E: Lord of the Silent - Elizabeth Peters 4/13/14
T=Thyme COMPLETE!T: Too Hot to Handle - Robin Kaye 10/9/13
H: Hunted - P.C. Cast 10/5/13
Y: You're Next - Gregg Hurwitz 2/20/14
M: The Man Must Marry - Janet Chapman 2/9/14
E: Extreme Exposure - Pamela Clare 5/28/14
U=Ugba COMPLETE!U: Ugly Beautiful - Seanpaul Thomas 10/1/13
G: Grave Secrets - Kathy Reichs 10/8/13
B: Blood Rites - Jim Butcher 10/29/13
A: Murder Suicide - Keith Ablow 1/3/13
V=Voatsiperifery COMPLETE!V: The Vampire and the Virgin - Kerrelyn Sparks 4/29/14
O: Once in a Lifetime - Jill Shalvis 8/24/14
A: Ashfall - Mike Mullen 6/21/14
T: The Thief - Megan Whalen Turner 2/10/14
S: Shadows Before the Sun - Kelly Gay 3/29/14
I: Instant Attraction - Jill Shalvis 1/24/14
P: The Bone Bed - Patricia Cornwell 10/28/13
E: Children of the Storm - Elizabeth Peters 7/3/14
R: Retribution - Jilliane Hoffman 4/15/14
I: Instant Gratification - Jill Shalvis 2/23/14
F: Dark Storm - Christine Feehan 2/2/14
E: The Broken Hearts Club - Ethan Black 7/8/14
R: Rapture - Jacquelyn Frank 4/20/14
Y: Yours for the Taking - Robin Kaye 2/28/14
W=Wormwood COMPLETE!W: A Hoe Lot of Trouble - Heather Webber 10/30/13
O: Oceanborne - Katherine Irons 10/22/14
R: The Hero and the Crown - Robin McKinley 5/14/14
M: Highlander Most Wanted - Maya Banks 2/7/14
W: Whitechapel Gods - S.M. Peters 11/11/13
O: One Heart to Win - Johanna Lindsey 12/16/14
O: One Dance with a Duke - Tessa Dare 12/27/14
D: Dreams of a Dark Warrior - Kresley Cole 1/16/14
X=Xylopia striata COMPLETE!X: XO - Jeffrey Deaver 6/26/14
Y: Blood Past - Samantha Young 5/15/14
L: Lucky in Love - Jill Shalvis 3/23/14
O: On the Way to the Wedding - Julia Quinn 9/25/14
P: Partials - Dan Wells 1/27/14
I: Instant Temptation - Jill Shalvis 3/26/14
A: The Stranger You Know - Andrea Kane 4/10/14
S: Scoundrel - Zoe Archer 8/18/13
T: Tiger's Voyage - Colleen Houck 3/23/14
R: Rebel - Zoe Archer 9/8/13
I: Illusion - Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/23/14
A: Dragonflight - Anne McCaffrey 4/27/14
T: The Silent Girl - Tess Gerritsen 3/27/14
A: At Last - Jill Shalvis 4/29/14
Y=Yerba buena COMPLETE!Y: You Belong to Me - Karen Rose 3/22/14
E: Guardian of the Horizon - Elizabeth Peters 7/31/14
R: Renegade Most Wanted - Carol Arens 5/27/14
B: Beyond the Night - Joss Ware 12/20/13
A: Atlantis Betrayed - Alyssa Day 5/6/14
B: The Hit - David Baldacci 12/23/13
U: Unplugged - Lois Greiman 1/9/13
E: The Serpent on the Crown - Elizabeth Peters 8/22/14
N: Unwind - Neal Shusterman 5/21/14
A: Angel Fire - L.A. Weatherly 6/13/14
Z=Zedoary COMPLETE!Z: Z for Zachariah - Robert O'Brien 9/9/13
E: Evertrue - Brodi Ashton 9/29/14
D: Black Hole Sun - David Macinnis Gill 12/22/13
O: Crazy Thing Called Love - Molly O'Keefe 11/26/14
A: Darkness Unleashed - Alexandra Ivy 6/7/14
R: Don't Tell - Karen Rose 6/6/14
Y: Shades of Blood - Samantha Young 9/20/14
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Subgenre Challenge: FantasyDuration: January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Level: Wizard Extraordinaire = 21-25 books
READ: 42/25
Epic Fantasy
✔1. Son of the Shadows - Juliet Marillier 3/2
✔2. The Blue Sword - Robin McKinley 6/25
✔3. Finders-Seekers - Gayle Greeno 10/17
✔4. Blue Dragon - Kylie Chan 11/19
Fairy Tale & Fable Fantasy
✔1. Some Kind Of Fairy Tale - Graham Joyce 8/22
High Fantasy
✔1. The Thief - Megan Whalen Turner 2/13
✔2. Dragonflight - Anne McCaffrey 4/27
✔3. The Hero and the Crown - Robin McKinley 5/14
✔4. The King of Attolia - Megan Walen Turner 6/10
✔5. Goddess - Fiona McIntosh 9/13
Sword & Sorcery Fantasy
✔1. The Quartered Sea - Tanya Huff 2/13
✔2. The Thirteenth House - Sharon Shinn 8/7
✔3. Dark Moon Defender - Sharon Shinn 8/23
✔4. Reader and Raelynx - Sharon Shinn 11/1
Urban Fantasy
✔1. The Hour of Dust and Ashes - Kelly Gay 2/16
✔2. Shadows Before the Sun - Kelly Gay 3/29
✔3. Spectre - Phaedra Weldon 3/30
✔4. Embrace the Night Eternal - Joss Ware 2/23
✔5. Steel's Edge - Ilona Andrews 2/25
✔6. Death's Rival - Faith Hunter 3/18
✔7. Murder of Crows - Anne Bishop 4/5
✔8. Magic Rises - Ilona Andrews 6/23
✔9. One More Bite - Jennifer Rardin 6/29
✔10. Bite Marks - Jennifer Rardin 7/16
✔11. Shaman Rises - C.E. Murphy 7/23
✔12. The Mage in Black - Jaye Wells 8/28
✔13. Bitten in Two - Jennifer Rardin 8/31
✔14. Libriomancer - Jim C. Hines 9/10
✔15. The Deadliest Bite - Jennifer Rardin 9/6
✔16. Green-Eyed Demon - Jaye Wells 9/13
✔17. Fifth Grave Past the Light - Darynda Jones 9/23
✔18. Spectyr - Philippa Ballantine 9/30
✔19. Wicked as They Come - Delilah Dawson 10/5
✔20. Red - Jordan Summers 10/10
✔21. Silver-Tongued Devil - Jaye Wells 10/11
✔22. Biting Bad - Chloe Neill 12/5
✔23. Trick of the Light - Rob Thurman 12/21
✔24. Wild Things - Chloe Neill 12/31
YA Fantasy
✔1. Hollow City - Ransom Riggs 2/20
✔2. The Queen of Attolia - Megan Whalen Turner 3/31
✔3. Tiger's Destiny - Colleen Houck 4/14
✔4. Beauty - Robin McKinley 7/22
✔5. The Exiled Queen - Cinda Williams Chima 11/28
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Subgenre Challenge: RomanceDuration: February 1, 2014 - ??
READ: 176/100
♥ Amnesia Romance:
1. Loving A Lost Lord - Mary Jo Putney 5/11
2. Wilder - Christina Dodd 5/22
♥ Contemporary Romance:
1. The Man Must Marry - Janet Chapman 2/9
2. Instant Gratification - Jill Shalvis 2/23
3. Yours for the Taking - Robin Kaye 2/28
4. At Last - Jill Shalvis 4/29
5. The Girl Most Likely To... - Susan Donovan 6/14
6. Tongue In Chic - Christina Dodd 7/12
7. Back to You - Robin Kaye 7/14
8. The Seductive Impostor - Janet Chapman 7/20
9. And One Last Thing ... - Molly Harper 8/27
10. Come Fly With Me - Addison Fox 9/19
11. You're The One - Robin Kaye 10/7
12. Whiskey Beach - Nora Roberts 10/8
13. Down to You - M. Leighton 11/3
14. The Grand Finale - Janet Evanovich 11/8
15. Billionaires Prefer Blondes - Suzanne Enoch 11/10
16. A Lot Like Love - Julie James 11/15
17. Crazy Thing Called Love - Molly O'Keefe 11/26
18. Should've Known Better - Cassandra Carr 11/29
19. If There Be Dragons - Kay Hooper 12/18
20. Baby, I'm Yours - Susan Andersen 12/20
21. Love Is All You Need - Lori Devoti 12/22
♥ Dystopian Romance:
1. Born To Darkness - Suzanne Brockmann 4/24
♥ Enemies to Lovers Romance:
1. MacRieve - Kresley Cole 3/13
2. Wanted: Undead or Alive - Kerrelyn Sparks 9/26
3. Running Scared - Shannon Butcher 9/28
♥ Erotica Romance:
1. Ecstasy in Darkness - Gena Showalter 6/12
2. White Wedding - Ursula Sinclair 8/11
3. Show and Tell - Jasmine Haynes 8/17
♥ Highlander Hero Romance:
1. Highlander Most Wanted - Maya Banks 2/7
2. Forbidden Highlander - Donna Grant 4/16
3. Wicked Highlander - Donna Grant 5/30
4. Untamed Highlander - Donna Grant 6/18
5. Loved By a Warrior - Donna Fletcher 7/26
6. Shadow Highlander - Donna Grant 7/29
7. A Thief In A Kilt - Sandy Blair 8/9
8. Darkest Highlander - Donna Grant 8/20
9. A Warrior's Promise - Donna Fletcher 8/27
10. The Guardian - Margaret Mallory 9/21
11. The Sinner - Margaret Mallory 9/27
12. Highlander for the Holidays - Janet Chapman 10/4
13. The Highlander's Forbidden Bride - Donna Fletcher 10/19
14. The Ranger - Monica McCarty 11/30
15. The Viper - Monica McCarty 12/29
♥ Historical Romance:
1. The Winter Sea - Susanna Kearsley 4/2
2. The Firebird - Susanna Kearsley 5/12
3. Never Less Than a Lady - Mary Jo Putney 6/4
4. The Sum of All Kisses - Julia Quinn 6/29
5. Nowhere Near Respectable - Mary Jo Putney 7/31
6. No Longer a Gentleman - Mary Jo Putney 8/30
7. Sometimes a Rogue - Mary Jo Putney 9/17
8. On the Way to the Wedding - Julia Quinn 9/25
9. When You Give a Duke a Diamond - Shana Galen 10/12
10. Letters from Skye: A Novel - Jessica Brockmole 10/30
11. Much Ado About Marriage - Karen Hawkins 11/7
12. Waking Up with a Rake - Connie Mason 11/10
13. The Duke Is Mine - Eloisa James 12/26
14. One Dance with a Duke - Tessa Dare 12/27
♥ Medieval Romance:
1. Bound to a Warrior - Donna Fletcher 6/30
2. Never Kiss a Stranger - Heather Grothaus 9/22
♥ Paranormal Romance:
1. The Darkest Secret - Gena Showalter 3/11
2. Chains of Ice - Christina Dodd 3/5
3. Chains of Fire - Christina Dodd 4/11
4. Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here - Christine Warren 4/13
5. Rapture - Jacquelyn Frank 4/20
6. Pleasure - Jacquelyn Frank 4/21
7. The Darkest Surrender - Gena Showalter 4/25
8. Atlantis Betrayed - Alyssa Day 5/6
9. Black Magic Woman - Christine Warren 5/8
10. The Demon You Know - Christine Warren 5/9
11. The Darkest Seduction - Gena Showalter 5/31
12. Not Your Ordinary Faerie Tale - Christine Warren 6/9
13. The Darkest Craving - Gena Showalter 6/27
14. Heart of Atlantis - Alyssa Day 8/11
15. Charmed Spirits - Carrie Ann Ryan 9/10
16. Styxx - Sherrilyn Kenyon 9/12
17. Nightshine - Lynn Viehl 9/16
18. Must Love Dragons - Stephanie Rowe 9/20
19. Oceanborne - Katherine Irons 10/22
20. North of Need - Laura Kaye 10/24
21. Carnal Sin - Allison Brennan 12/11
22. Devil Without a Cause - Terri Garey 12/14
♥ Pirate / Sea Captain Romance:
1. Swept Away by a Kiss - Katharine Ashe 2/28
2. The Hawk - Monica McCarty 10/26
♥ Post-Apocalypse Romance / Apocalyptic Romance:
1. Ashfall - Mike Mullen 6/21
2. Angel Fever - L.A. Weatherly 9/9
♥ Romantic Suspense:
1. Deadly Heat - Cynthia Eden 2/22
2. You Belong to Me - Karen Rose 3/22
3. Long, Lean and Lethal - Lorie O'Clare 4/27
4. Last Breath - Mariah Stewart 6/16
5. Chill - Stephanie Rowe 7/9
6. Feel the Heat - Cindy Gerard 8/16
7. Witchcraft - Jayne Ann Krentz 9/15
♥ Royalty / In Line for the Throne / Dukes Romance:
1. Sex and the Single Earl - Vanessa Kelly 6/20
♥ Science Fiction Romance / Extraterrestrial Romance / Futuristic Romance:
1. A Noble Sacrifice - Ciara Gold 3/28
2. Seduce the Darkness - Gena Showalter 5/19
3. Fugitive - Cheryl Brooks 6/8
4. Dark Taste of Rapture - Gena Showalter 7/19
5. Zuri's Zargonnii Warrior - C.L. Scholey 7/26
continued...♥ Shape-shifter Romance:
1. Dark Storm - Christine Feehan 2/2
2. Dark Stranger - Susan Sizemore 2/5
3. Dark Lycan - Christine Feehan 2/22
4. Dark Wolf - Christine Feehan 3/4
5. Big Bad Wolf - Christine Warren 3/16
6. Eat Prey Love - Kerrelyn Sparks 5/16
7. Sparks Fly - Katie MacAlister 6/15
8. My Soul to Keep - Sharie Kohler 6/29
9. Whisper Kiss - Deborah Cooke 7/7
10. Dire Needs - Stephanie Tyler 7/9
11. Drive Me Wild - Christine Warren 7/11
12. Night Falls on the Wicked - Sharie Kohler 7/13
13. On the Prowl - Christine Warren 8/4
14. Dire Wants - Stephanie Tyler 8/26
15. Darkfire Kiss - Deborah Cooke 8/29
16. A Soul So Wicked - Sharie Kohler 9/5
17. Flashfire - Deborah Cooke 9/9
18. Dire Desires - Stephanie Tyler 9/8
19. Born To Be Wild - Christine Warren 10/30
20. Rapture Untamed - Pamela Palmer 11/4
21. Mine to Possess - Nalini Singh 11/6
22. Ember's Kiss - Deborah Cooke 12/12
23. Thunder Moon - Lori Handeland 12/15
24. Hungry Like a Wolf - Christine Warren 12/17
25. The Dragon Legion Collection - Deborah Cooke 12/29
♥ Small Town Lovin’ Romance:
1. Lucky in Love - Jill Shalvis 3/23
2. Forever and a Day - Jill Shalvis 5/25
3. It Had to Be You - Jill Shalvis 6/8
4. Always On My Mind - Jill Shalvis 7/5
5. Once in a Lifetime - Jill Shalvis 8/24
6. Animal Magnetism - Jill Shalvis 9/25
7. Animal Attraction - Jill Shalvis 10/4
8. Rescue My Heart - Jill Shalvis 11/30
9. Rumor Has It - Jill Shalvis 12/14
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♥ Sports Romance:
1. Instant Temptation - Jill Shalvis 3/26
2. Real - Katy Evans 3/29
3. Can't Buy Me Love - Molly O'Keefe 8/21
4. Dream a Little Dream - Susan Elizabeth Phillips 11/22
5. Just In Time - Addison Fox 12/8
♥ Time-Travel Romance:
1. Flirting with Forever - Gwyn Cready 12/13
2. Written in My Own Heart's Blood - Diana Gabaldon 12/23
♥ Vampire Romance:
1. Lothaire - Kresley Cole 2/27
2. All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks 3/14
3. Primal Instincts - Susan Sizemore 3/24
4. The King- J.R. Ward 4/8
5. The Vampire and the Virgin - Kerrelyn Sparks 4/29
6. Wicked Road to Hell - Juliana Stone 5/26
7. Primal Cravings - Susan Sizemore 5/28
8. Blood Trade - Faith Hunter 5/29
9. Darkness Unleashed - Alexandra Ivy 6/7
10. Vampire in Atlantis - Alyssa Day 6/28
11. Dreamveil - Lynn Viehl 7/20
12. Blood Born - Linda Howard 7/27
13. Vampire Mine - Kerrelyn Sparks 8/2
14. Tall, Dark & Lonely - R.L. Mathewson 8/13
15. Redemption - Susannah Sandlin 8/24
16. Frostfire - Lynn Viehl 8/30
17. Sexiest Vampire Alive - Kerrelyn Sparks 8/31
18. Wild About You - Kerrelyn Sparks 10/3
19. Dark Blood - Christine Feehan 10/8
20. The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo - Kerrelyn Sparks 10/18
21. Bizarre Life of Sydney Sedrick - Mandi Casey 10/19
22. The Book of Life - Deborah Harkness 10/28
23. Nightborn - Lynn Viehl 10/31
24. Nightbred - Lynn Viehl 12/2
25. Nightbound - Lynn Viehl 12/6
♥ Western Romance-Historical:
1. Renegade Most Wanted - Carol Arens 5/27
2. Lucky in Love - Carolyn Brown 7/22
3. Big Sky Country - Linda Lael Miller 11/23
4. One Heart to Win - Johanna Lindsey 12/16
5. Always Dakota - Debbie Macomber 12/24
6. Taken by the Cowboy - Julianne MacLean 12/28
♥ Young Adult Romance:
1. Untold - Sarah Rees Brennan 2/13
2. Tiger's Voyage - Colleen Houck 3/23
3. Tiger's Destiny - Colleen Houck 4/14
4. Untraceable - S.R. Johannes 5/18
5. Shades of Blood - Samantha Young 9/20
6. Hallowed - Cynthia Hand 9/25
7. Evertrue - Brodi Ashton 9/29
8. Illusion - Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/23
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
2014 New 2 U AuthorsDuration: January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Level: Devil May Care
[January]
1. Degrees of Wrong - Anna Scarlett 1/4 ★★★★★
2. One Rainy Night - Kathye Quick 1/10 ★★★
3. Lizard World - Terry Richard Bazes 1/21 ★★
[February]
1. The Thief - Megan Whalen Turner 2/10 ★★
2. You're Next - Gregg Hurwitz 2/20 ★★★★★
[March]
1. Faceless Killers - Henning Mankell 3/19 ★★
2. Real - Katy Evans 3/29 ★★★★★
[April]
1. The Winter Sea - Susanna Kearsley 4/2 ★★★★★
2. Retribution - Jilliane Hoffman 4/15 ★★★★
3. Hounded - Kevin Hearne 4/28 ★★★
[May]
1. City of the Sun - David Levien 5/13 ★★
2. The Hero and the Crown - Robin McKinley 5/14 ★★★
3. Untraceable - S.R. Johannes 5/18 ★★★★
4. Unwind - Neal Shusterman 5/21 ★★★★
5. Renegade Most Wanted - Carol Arens 5/27 ★★★
[June]
1. The Girl Next Door - Jack Ketchum 6/2 ★★★
2. The Turtle-Girl from East Pukapuka - Cole Alpaugh 6/3 ★★
3. Sex and the Single Earl - Vanessa Kelly 6/20 ★★★
4. Ashfall - Mike Mullen 6/21 ★★★
5. Spirit and Dust - Rosemary Clement-Moore 6/30 ★★★★
[July]
1. Between, Georgia - Joshilyn Jackson 7/5 ★★★
2. The Broken Hearts Club - Ethan Black 7/8 ★★★
3. Caring Is Creepy - David Zimmerman 7/10 ★★
4. The Golden Dragon - Tianna Xander 7/12 ★★
5. The Ice Princess - Camilla Läckberg 7/17 ★★★
6. Zuri's Zargonnii Warrior - C.L. Scholey 7/26 ★★★★
[August]
1. White Wedding - Ursula Sinclair 8/11 ★★
2. Tall, Dark & Lonely - R.L. Mathewson 8/13 ★★★★
3. Can't Buy Me Love - Molly O'Keefe 8/21 ★★★★
4. Some Kind Of Fairy Tale - Graham Joyce 8/22 ★★
5. Redemption - Susannah Sandlin 8/24 ★★★★
[September]
1. Libriomancer - Jim C. Hines 9/10 ★★★
2. Charmed Spirits - Carrie Ann Ryan 9/10 ★★★★
[October]
1. Wicked as They Come - Delilah Dawson 10/5 ★★★★★
2. Red - Jordan Summers 10/10 ★★★★
3. Who Do, Voodoo? - Rochelle Staab 10/13 ★★★
4. What Angels Fear - C.S. Harris 10/15 ★★★★
5. Finders-Seekers - Gayle Greeno 10/17 ★★★★
6. Bizarre Life of Sydney Sedrick - Mandi Casey 10/19 ★★
7. North of Need - Laura Kaye 10/24 ★★★★★
8. The Ghost and Mrs. McClure - Alice Kimberly 10/29 ★★
9. Letters from Skye: A Novel - Jessica Brockmole 10/30 ★★★★
[November]
1. Down to You - M. Leighton 11/3 ★★★★
2. Everywhere She Turns - Debra Webb 11/3 ★★
3. The Pyramid Of Doom - Andy McDermott 11/7 ★★
4. Nearly Departed in Deadwood - Ann Charles 11/9 ★★★★
5. Twisted Things - Madge Swindells 11/9 ★★
6. Lost - Gary Devon 11/15 ★★★
7. The City and the City - China Miéville 11/21 ★★★
8. The Butterfly Farm - Diane Noble 11/25 ★★★
9. Should've Known Better - Cassandra Carr 11/29 ★★★★
[December]
1. Just Desserts - Mary Daheim 12/7 ★
2. The Crossing Places - Elly Griffiths 12/13 ★★★★
3. Flirting with Forever - Gwyn Cready 12/13 ★★★
4. Devil Without a Cause - Terri Garey 12/14 ★★★★
5. Baby, I'm Yours - Susan Andersen 12/20 ★★
6. Trick of the Light - Rob Thurman 12/21 ★★★★
7. One Dance with a Duke - Tessa Dare 12/27 ★★★★
8. Maiden Rock - Mary Logue 12/28 ★★★
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Armed and DangerousDuration: August 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015
READ: 50/50
✔ 1. Armed - character carries a gun
1. Cross Fire - James Patterson (cop) 8/5
2. Feel the Heat - Cindy Gerard (spec ops) 8/16
3. Twenty-Nine and a Half Reasons - Denise Grover Swank (cop) 8/28
4. Middle of Nowhere - Ridley Pearson 9/11
5. Green-Eyed Demon - Jaye Wells 9/13
6. Power Play - Catherine Coulter 9/29
7. Deadlock - Iris Johansen 10/30
8. Merry Christmas, Alex Cross - James Patterson 10/30
9. Alex Cross, Run - James Patterson 11/14
10. The City and the City - China Miéville 11/21
✔ 2. Dangerous - character in dangerous situation
1. Heart of Atlantis - Alyssa Day 8/11
2. Are You Scared Yet? - Hunter Morgan 8/19
3. Darkest Highlander - Donna Grant 8/20
4. Redemption - Susannah Sandlin 8/24
5. Dire Wants - Stephanie Tyler 8/26
6. A Warrior's Promise - Donna Fletcher 8/27
7. The Mage in Black - Jaye Wells 8/28
8. Darkfire Kiss - Deborah Cooke 8/29
9. Frostfire - Lynn Viehl 8/30
10. No Longer a Gentleman - Mary Jo Putney 8/30
✔ 3. Title - dangerous word in title
1. A Thief In A Kilt - Sandy Blair 8/9
2. Slay It with Flowers - Kate Collins 8/9
3. The Trouble With Witches - Shirley Damsgaard 8/16
4. The Deadliest Bite - Jennifer Rardin 9/6
5. Double Shot - Diane Mott Davidson 9/22
6. Kill Alex Cross - James Patterson 9/24
7. Killing Grounds - Dana Stabenow 9/30
8. Light My Fire - G.A. Aiken 1/5
9. Bombshell - Catherine Coulter 1/16
10. Devil Bones - Kathy Reichs 1/21
✔ 4. Spell It Out
A: And One Last Thing ... - Molly Harper 8/27
R: The Big Dirt Nap - Rosemary Harris 8/17
M: Can't Buy Me Love - Molly O'Keefe 8/21
E: The Serpent on the Crown - Elizabeth Peters 8/22
D: The Devil's Punchbowl - Greg Iles 8/3
&: Tall, Dark & Lonely - R.L. Mathewson 8/13
D: A Taint In The Blood - Dana Stabenow 8/10
A: Angel Fever - L.A. Weatherly 9/9
N: Nightshine - Lynn Viehl 9/16
G: Some Kind Of Fairy Tale - Graham Joyce 8/22
E: Evertrue - Brodi Ashton 9/29
R: Bitten in Two - Jennifer Rardin 8/31
O: On the Prowl - Christine Warren 8/4
U: White Wedding - Ursula Sinclair 8/11
S: Vampire Mine - Kerrelyn Sparks 8/2
A: Animal Magnetism - Jill Shalvis 9/25
G: Goddess - Fiona McIntosh 9/13
E: Wife for Hire - Janet Evanovich 9/24
N: Nickeled-and-Dimed to Death - Denise Swanson 9/15
T: The Thirteenth House - Sharon Shinn 8/7
CHALLENGE COMPLETE *** 1/21/15
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