2014 March Reading Challenge

[Drea]

March –
7/11

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day:
Twelfth Moon
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9:
Kade's Dark Embrace
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day:
B785 ★★★★ 3/5/14
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17:
Highland Shift
5) March 26 is Purple Day:
Laid Bear 2: The Kodiak Clan ★★ 3/3/14
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall:
One Thousand Brides ★★ 3/3/14
7) The Ides of March:
Nicholas ★★★ 3/2/14
8) March is named for the God of War:
Kiss of Surrender ★★★ 3/12/14
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall):
Commanding the Tides ★★★ 3/3/14
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness:
The Lady is a Vamp ★★★★ 3/7/14
special challenge day. Andre Norton:
The Good, the Bad, and the Undead

[Belkis]

I'm in and I'll post as I go :)

6/11

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Maybe Someday
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9 Rock Bottom 3/2 ★★★★
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day Pivot Point 3/1 ★★★★
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17 Finnikin of the Rock 3/13 ★★★★★
5) March 26 is Purple Day Touch of Power
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall The Moon Dwellers 3/5 ★★★★
7) The Ides of March Rare and Precious Things 3/10 ★★★★
8) March is named for the God of War The Winner's Curse
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) The Deep End of the Sea
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness Shark Bait
11) Special: Book with witch/warlock or magic user Murder of Crows 3/7 ★★★★★

[Irene]

2014 March Reading Challenge
5/10

1) Book set in Texas: With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent

2) Set in New Orleans: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 13/03/2014 ★★★★

3) Math teacher: If I Die by Rachel Vincent 02/03/2014 ★★★★

4) Saint Patrick’s day (Irish): The Mighty Quinns: Kellan by Kate Hoffmann

5) Purple Day — aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness: Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent 07/03/2014 ★★★

6) Autumn: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

7) Italian character: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

8) God of War (soldier): Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh 02/03/2014 ★★★★★

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) Humorous book: Fashionably Dead by Robyn Peterman

11) Witch: Ever After by Kim Harrison 09/03/2014 ★★★★★

[Belkis]

I'm in and I'll post as I go :)

7/11

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Maybe Someday
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9 Rock Bottom 3/2 ★★★★
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day Pivot Point 3/1 ★★★★
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17 Finnikin of the Rock 3/13 ★★★★★
5) March 26 is Purple Day Touch of Power
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall The Moon Dwellers 3/5 ★★★★
7) The Ides of March Rare and Precious Things 3/10 ★★★★
8) March is named for the God of War The Winner's Curse 3/14 ★★★★
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) The Deep End of the Sea
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness Shark Bait
11) Special: Book with witch/warlock or magic user Murder of Crows 3/7 ★★★★★

[Drea]

March –
9/11

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day:
Twelfth Moon ★★★ 3/16/14
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9:
Kade's Dark Embrace ★★★ 3/14/14
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day:
B785 ★★★★ 3/5/14
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17:
Highland Shift
5) March 26 is Purple Day:
Laid Bear 2: The Kodiak Clan ★★ 3/3/14
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall:
One Thousand Brides ★★ 3/3/14
7) The Ides of March:
Nicholas ★★★ 3/2/14
8) March is named for the God of War:
Kiss of Surrender ★★★ 3/12/14
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall):
Commanding the Tides ★★★ 3/3/14
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness:
The Lady is a Vamp ★★★★ 3/7/14
special challenge day. Andre Norton:
The Good, the Bad, and the Undead

[Felicia (Ferishia)]

3/10 Read



1) Texas Independence Day: The Hunter's Prey: Erotic Tales of Texas Vampires by Diane Whiteside
2) Mardi Gras: Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke
3) World Maths Day: The Geek Job by Eve Langlais 3/8
4) Saint Patrick’s day: Faery Surprising by Mia Watts 3/12
5) Purple Day: Skin Tight by Ava Gray
6) Spring or Fall: Wolf Quest by Bianca D'Arc 3/4
7) The Ides of March: Inferno's Kiss by Monica Burns
8) God of War: Undercover by Lauren Dane
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox: Whirlpool by Vivian Arend
10) International Day of Happiness: Howl For It by Shelly Laurenston

Books read:

[Irene]

2014 March Reading Challenge
6/10

1) Book set in Texas: With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent

2) Set in New Orleans: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 13/03/2014 ★★★★

3) Math teacher: If I Die by Rachel Vincent 02/03/2014 ★★★★

4) Saint Patrick’s day (Irish): The Mighty Quinns: Kellan by Kate Hoffmann 17/03/2014 ★★★

5) Purple Day — aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness: Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent 07/03/2014 ★★★

6) Autumn: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

7) Italian character: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

8) God of War (soldier): Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh 02/03/2014 ★★★★★

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) Humorous book: Fashionably Dead by Robyn Peterman

11) Witch: Ever After by Kim Harrison 09/03/2014 ★★★★★

[Belkis]

I'm in and I'll post as I go :)

8/11

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Maybe Someday
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9 Rock Bottom 3/2 ★★★★
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day Pivot Point 3/1 ★★★★
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17 Finnikin of the Rock 3/13 ★★★★★
5) March 26 is Purple Day Touch of Power 3/17 ★★★★★
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall The Moon Dwellers 3/5 ★★★★
7) The Ides of March Rare and Precious Things 3/10 ★★★★
8) March is named for the God of War The Winner's Curse 3/14 ★★★★
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) The Deep End of the Sea
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness Shark Bait
11) Special: Book with witch/warlock or magic user Murder of Crows 3/7 ★★★★★

[Tina]

Finished 3/10

Special Challenge:
Undead Pool by Kim Harrison March 18th


1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas
Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney


2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme
Skinwalker by Faith Hunter


3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day:
Whatever Became of the Squishies by Claire Chilton


4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.
Night Broken by Patricia Briggs


5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)
Lonely Souls by Karice Bolton


6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall
The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong March 12th


7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies
Killer Frost by Jennifer Estep


8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book
Small Favor by Jim Butcher March 9th


9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March:
Selkie Spell by Sophia Moss


10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book.
Stirring Up Trouble by Juli Alexander

[Drea]

March –
10/11

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day:
Twelfth Moon ★★★ 3/16/14
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9:
Kade's Dark Embrace ★★★ 3/14/14
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day:
B785 ★★★★ 3/5/14
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17:
Highland Shift ★★★ 3/18/14
5) March 26 is Purple Day:
Laid Bear 2: The Kodiak Clan ★★ 3/3/14
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall:
One Thousand Brides ★★ 3/3/14
7) The Ides of March:
Nicholas ★★★ 3/2/14
8) March is named for the God of War:
Kiss of Surrender ★★★ 3/12/14
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall):
Commanding the Tides ★★★ 3/3/14
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness:
The Lady is a Vamp ★★★★ 3/7/14
special challenge day. Andre Norton:
The Good, the Bad, and the Undead

[Grace]

Done 11/11

1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas

9th March 2014

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme

19th March 2014

3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist

15th March 2014

4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.

14th March 2014

5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)

10th March 2014

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall

1st March 2014

7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies

18th March 2014

8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book

2nd March 2014

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

11th March 2014

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book. (Shelly Laurenston, Lynsay Sands, Katie MacAlister all write this type of book.

7th March 2014

11) Witch / Warlock

6th March 2014

[Belkis]

I'm in and I'll post as I go :)

9/11

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Maybe Someday 3/19 ★★★★★
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9 Rock Bottom 3/2 ★★★★
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day Pivot Point 3/1 ★★★★
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17 Finnikin of the Rock 3/13 ★★★★★
5) March 26 is Purple Day Touch of Power 3/17 ★★★★★
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall The Moon Dwellers 3/5 ★★★★
7) The Ides of March Rare and Precious Things 3/10 ★★★★
8) March is named for the God of War The Winner's Curse 3/14 ★★★★
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) The Deep End of the Sea
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness Shark Bait
11) Special: Book with witch/warlock or magic user Murder of Crows 3/7 ★★★★★

[Irene]

2014 March Reading Challenge
7/10

1) Book set in Texas: With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent 20/03/2014 ★★★★

2) Set in New Orleans: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 13/03/2014 ★★★★

3) Math teacher: If I Die by Rachel Vincent 02/03/2014 ★★★★

4) Saint Patrick’s day (Irish): The Mighty Quinns: Kellan by Kate Hoffmann 17/03/2014 ★★★

5) Purple Day — aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness: Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent 07/03/2014 ★★★

6) Autumn: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

7) The Ides of March: Christmas in Venice: A Short Story by Meadow Taylor

8) God of War (soldier): Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh 02/03/2014 ★★★★★

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) Humorous book: Fashionably Dead by Robyn Peterman

11) Witch: Ever After by Kim Harrison 09/03/2014 ★★★★★

[Belkis]

I'm in and I'll post as I go :)

10/11

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Maybe Someday 3/19 ★★★★★
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9 Rock Bottom 3/2 ★★★★
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day Pivot Point 3/1 ★★★★
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17 Finnikin of the Rock 3/13 ★★★★★
5) March 26 is Purple Day Touch of Power 3/17 ★★★★★
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall The Moon Dwellers 3/5 ★★★★
7) The Ides of March Rare and Precious Things 3/10 ★★★★
8) March is named for the God of War The Winner's Curse 3/14 ★★★★
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) The Deep End of the Sea 3/20 ★★★★
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness Shark Bait
11) Special: Book with witch/warlock or magic user Murder of Crows 3/7 ★★★★★

[Felicia (Ferishia)]

4/10 Read



1) Texas Independence Day: The Hunter's Prey: Erotic Tales of Texas Vampires by Diane Whiteside
2) Mardi Gras: Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke
3) World Maths Day: The Geek Job by Eve Langlais 3/8
4) Saint Patrick’s day: Faery Surprising by Mia Watts 3/12
5) Purple Day: Skin Tight by Ava Gray
6) Spring or Fall: Wolf Quest by Bianca D'Arc 3/4
7) The Ides of March: Inferno's Kiss by Monica Burns
8) God of War: Undercover by Lauren Dane 3/20
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox: Whirlpool by Vivian Arend
10) International Day of Happiness: Howl For It by Shelly Laurenston

Books read:

[Irene]

2014 March Reading Challenge
8/11

1) Book set in Texas: With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent 20/03/2014 ★★★★

2) Set in New Orleans: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 13/03/2014 ★★★★

3) Math teacher: If I Die by Rachel Vincent 02/03/2014 ★★★★

4) Saint Patrick’s day (Irish): The Mighty Quinns: Kellan by Kate Hoffmann 17/03/2014 ★★★

5) Purple Day — aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness: Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent 07/03/2014 ★★★

6) Autumn: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

7) The Ides of March: Christmas in Venice: A Short Story by Meadow Taylor 22/03/2014 ★★★★

8) God of War (soldier): Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh 02/03/2014 ★★★★★

9) The Vernal equinox: A Day in the Life: Lilith by Felicity E. Heaton

10) Humorous book: Fashionably Dead by Robyn Peterman

11) Witch: Ever After by Kim Harrison 09/03/2014 ★★★★★

[Ann aka Iftcan]

All Done--read 11/11 books.

March 2014 PNR challenge
10/10
1/1

Another special challenge day. Andre Norton, who died March 17, 2005 published stories for almost 70 years. She wrote in almost every genre—science fiction, fantasy, mystery, historic, romance, adult, juvenile, and children’s. She was a Grand Master of Science Fiction and Fantasy, and was called, The Grande Dame of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Since her biggest and best known series was called Witch World your challenge for this month is to read a story with a witch/warlock or magic user of some kind in it.

Regular challenge topics
1) Texas Independence Day—Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs

2) Louisianna Death’s Excellent Vacation—Charlaine Harris et. al.

3) World Maths Day How we Remember by Lousie Scoiular

4) Saint Patrick’s day Feral Heat by Jennifer Ashley

5) March 26 is Purple Day—Circus of the Darned by Katie Maxwell

6) first month of fall The Shambling Guide to New York City by Mur Lafferty

7) The Ides of March Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich

8) God of War—Night Broken by Patricia Briggs

9) The Vernal equinox The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston

bi>10) International Day of Happiness The Undead in my Bed by Jessica Sims et. al.

*****Special Challenge Got Fangs by Katie Maxwell****

[Irene]

2014 March Reading Challenge
9/11

1) Book set in Texas: With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent 20/03/2014 ★★★★

2) Set in New Orleans: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 13/03/2014 ★★★★

3) Math teacher: If I Die by Rachel Vincent 02/03/2014 ★★★★

4) Saint Patrick’s day (Irish): The Mighty Quinns: Kellan by Kate Hoffmann 17/03/2014 ★★★

5) Purple Day — aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness: Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent 07/03/2014 ★★★

6) Autumn: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

7) The Ides of March: Christmas in Venice: A Short Story by Meadow Taylor 22/03/2014 ★★★★

8) God of War (soldier): Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh 02/03/2014 ★★★★★

9) The Vernal equinox: A Day in the Life: Lilith by Felicity E. Heaton

10) Humorous book: Fashionably Dead by Robyn Peterman 22/03/2014 ★★★

11) Witch: Ever After by Kim Harrison 09/03/2014 ★★★★★

[Irene ~ Witchy Reads]

1/10

1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme

3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist

4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.

5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall

7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies

8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book ~ Nomad J.L. Bryan

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book. 23/03/2014 Bitten ~ Kelley Armstron (It is humourous and made me really happy for days)

[Drea]

March –
11/11 all done!

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day:
Twelfth Moon ★★★ 3/16/14
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9:
Kade's Dark Embrace ★★★ 3/14/14
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day:
B785 ★★★★ 3/5/14
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17:
Highland Shift ★★★ 3/18/14
5) March 26 is Purple Day:
Laid Bear 2: The Kodiak Clan ★★ 3/3/14
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall:
One Thousand Brides ★★ 3/3/14
7) The Ides of March:
Nicholas ★★★ 3/2/14
8) March is named for the God of War:
Kiss of Surrender ★★★ 3/12/14
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall):
Commanding the Tides ★★★ 3/3/14
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness:
The Lady is a Vamp ★★★★ 3/7/14
special challenge day. Andre Norton:
The Good, the Bad, and the Undead ★★★★ 3/24/14

[Dee]

I'm finished!!


11/11


March –
Another special challenge day. Andre Norton, who died March 17, 2005 published stories for almost 70 years. She wrote in almost every genre—science fiction, fantasy, mystery, historic, romance, adult, juvenile, and children’s. She was a Grand Master of Science Fiction and Fantasy, and was called, The Grande Dame of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Since her biggest and best known series was called Witch World your challenge for this month is to read a story with a witch/warlock or magic user of some kind in it.

Tricked 03/13

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas

Bodyguard 03/19

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme

No Mercy 03/01


3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist

Trouble in Mudbug 03/12

4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.

Primal Bounds 03/18

5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)

How to Date a Vampire 03/03

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall

Ghouls Night Out 03/08

7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies

Lair of the Lion 03/17

8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book

The Kingmakers 03/25

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

The pirate Bride 03/05

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book. (Shelly Laurenston, Lynsay Sands, Katie MacAlister all write this type of book.

Werewolf in Las Vegas 03/07

[Belkis]

I'm in and I'll post as I go :)

11/11 Done!

Regular challenge topics
1) March 2 is Texas Independence Maybe Someday 3/19 ★★★★★
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9 Rock Bottom 3/2 ★★★★
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day Pivot Point 3/1 ★★★★
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17 Finnikin of the Rock 3/13 ★★★★★
5) March 26 is Purple Day Touch of Power 3/17 ★★★★★
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall The Moon Dwellers 3/5 ★★★★
7) The Ides of March Rare and Precious Things 3/10 ★★★★
8) March is named for the God of War The Winner's Curse 3/14 ★★★★
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) The Deep End of the Sea 3/20 ★★★★
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness Shark Bait 3/25 ★★★★
11) Special: Book with witch/warlock or magic user Murder of Crows 3/7 ★★★★★

[Lacy♪ ♫Movements of a Demigod ♪ ♫]

March Challenge
10/10 Complete

1. March 2 is Texas Independence Day— Black Dawn by Rachel Caine 3/4/2014 ****
2. Mardi Gras ends on March 9- The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa 3/6/2014 ***
3. First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day- Last Breath by Rachel Caine 3/15/2014 ****
4. Saint Patrick’s day is March 17— The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison 3/10/2014 *****
5. March 26 is Purple Day— An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird 3/23/2014 ****
6. March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall - Autumn Whispers by Yasmine Galenorn 3/18/2014 ***
7. The Ides of March— Venom by Fiona Paul 3/26/2014 ****
8. March is named for the God of War- Nate by Beth Williamson 3/5/2014 ***
9. The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March— The Selkie Enchantress by Sophie Moss 3/12/2014 ****
10. March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness- Light My Fire by Katie MacAlister 3/10/2014 ****

[Irene]

2014 March Reading Challenge
DONE

1) Book set in Texas: With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent 20/03/2014 ★★★★

2) Set in New Orleans: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 13/03/2014 ★★★★

3) Math teacher: If I Die by Rachel Vincent 02/03/2014 ★★★★

4) Saint Patrick’s day (Irish): The Mighty Quinns: Kellan by Kate Hoffmann 17/03/2014 ★★★

5) Purple Day — aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness: Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent 07/03/2014 ★★★

6) Spring: Ever After by Kim Harrison 09/03/2014 ★★★★★

7) The Ides of March: Christmas in Venice: A Short Story by Meadow Taylor 22/03/2014 ★★★★

8) God of War (soldier): Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh 02/03/2014 ★★★★★

9) The Vernal equinox: A Day in the Life: Lilith by Felicity E. Heaton 27/03/2014 ★★★

10) Humorous book: Fashionably Dead by Robyn Peterman 22/03/2014 ★★★

11) Witch: The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison 24/03/2014 ★★★★★

[Pat aka Tygyr]

10/10
Regular challenge topics
>>1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas – GOTCHA! (TALL, HOT AND TEXAN) BY Christine craig****

>>2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans – INFLUENTIAL MAGIC – CRESCENT CITY FAE Book 1 by Deanna Chase (takes place in New Orleans)****

>>3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters is a scientist – IMPLANT by Jeffrey Anderson MD and Michael Wallace***** (Julia is a neurosurgeon researcher working on brain implants for the government)

>>4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be fae.- UNTOUCHABLE – DEEP KISS OF WINTER by Kresley Cole ***** (Daniela is ½ Valkyrie and ½ Icene, she is the rightful Queen of the Ice Fey.)

>>5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover HER HUSBAND’S HARLOT – BOOK 1: MAYHEM IN MAYFAIR by Grace Callaway

>>6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall – SPELL OF THE HIGHLANDER by Karen Marie Moning***** (The book takes place in October)

>>7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—VIPER – SONS OF SANGUE by Patricia A. Rasey **** (Alec Funar, from Italy, is the evil vampire in this book)

>>8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book KEIRA’S MOON by Lizzy Ford **** (A’Ran is King/soldier and the battle to regain his planet is key element to story)

>>9) Read a book that has something to do with water—by the ocean. IN TOO DEEP by Jayne Ann Krentz**** (Book takes place mostly in Scargill Cove in Northern California,)

>>10) March 20 is International Day of Happiness—read a humorous book - VAMPIRE MOST WANTED by Lynsay Sands ****

[Dakota]

Hello First time posting but I've been trying to do the monthly challenges this year. I haven't read a lot this month but will do my best on this and upcoming challenges.

1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from TexasSmooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas
2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme
3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientistMb>Trouble in Mudbug by Jana DeLeon
4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.The Cold Kiss of Death (Spellcrackers.com, #2) by Suzanne McLeod
5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)It Takes a Witch (A Wishcraft Mystery, #1) by Heather Blake
6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall
7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies
8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the bookForged in Fire by Trish McCallan
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.
10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book.
11) Special: Book with witch/warlock or magic user A Potion to Die For: A Magic Potion Mystery by Heather Blake

[Felicia (Ferishia)]

5/10 Read



1) Texas Independence Day: The Hunter's Prey: Erotic Tales of Texas Vampires by Diane Whiteside
2) Mardi Gras: Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke
3) World Maths Day: The Geek Job by Eve Langlais 3/8
4) Saint Patrick’s day: Faery Surprising by Mia Watts 3/12
5) Purple Day: Skin Tight by Ava Gray 3/28
6) Spring or Fall: Wolf Quest by Bianca D'Arc 3/4
7) The Ides of March: Inferno's Kiss by Monica Burns
8) God of War: Undercover by Lauren Dane 3/20
9) The Vernal (spring) equinox: Whirlpool by Vivian Arend
10) International Day of Happiness: Howl For It by Shelly Laurenston

Books read:

[Rhonda]

Again, shooting for at least 5-8...I'm in!!!

March

5/10

Special: Read a story with a witch/warlock or magic user of some kind in it: Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendra Black

1. Texas Independence Day: Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb

2. Mardi Gras: Bayou Noel by Alexandra Ivy

3. World Maths Day: Between by Kerry Schafer

4. Saint Patrick’s Day: Autumn Whispers by Yasmine Galenorn

5. March 26 is Purple Day (aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness): Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh

6. 1st Month of Spring/Fall: White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison

7. The Ides of March: Black Magic Sanction Kim Harrison

8. March is named for the God of War: Assassin's Gambit by Amy Raby

9. Vernal/Autumnal Equinox: Pale Demon Kim Harrison

10. March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness: The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison

TO READ


READ

[Angie]

7/11

1. March 2 is Texas Independence Day - Gotcha! - Christie Craig
2. Mardi Gras ends on March 9 - Fangs For Nothing - Erin McCarthy & Kathy Love - March 22
3. First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day - Harvard's Education - Suzanne Brockmann - March 17
4. Saint Patrick’s day is March 17 - Survival of the Fairest - Jody Wallace - March 24
5. March 26 is Purple Day - Simply Carnal - Kate Pearce - March 31
6. Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall - Spring Wind - Charlotte Boyett-Compo
7. The Ides of March - Clockwork Angel - Cassandra Clare - March 25
8. March is named for the God of War - Taste of Darkness - Maria V Snyder
9. Read a book that has something to do with water - Starcrossed - Jospehine Angelini - March 6
10. March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness - Close Encounters of the Sexy Kind - Karen Kelley - March 23
Special: Biting Bad - Chloe Neill

[Rachel]

Huh, here I thought March was going to be a bust, but it turned out to be one of my better months! Woot!

6/5

1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9,

3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist


4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.
(3/16)

5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)
(3/26)

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall
(3/31)

7) The Ides of March—

8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book


9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall)

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book. (Shelly Laurenston, Lynsay Sands, Katie MacAlister all write this type of book.
(3/29)

[Patricia]

11/11 Done

Witch or Warlock: The Undead Pool Kim Harrison 3/2

1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day: Clean Sweep Ilona Andrews 3/11

2) Mardi Gras a book set in New Orleans or in Louisianna: Fury of the Demon Diana Rowland 3/20

3)World Maths Day: Gameboard of the Gods Richelle Mead 3/7

4) Saint Patrick’s day: Night Broken Patricia Briggs 3/13

5) Book with a purple cover: Endlessly Kiersten White 3/29

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall: Grave Matters Jana Oliver
3/22

7) The Ides of March: Guardians of Stone Anita Clenney 3/27

8) March is named for the God of War: Cress Marissa Meyer 3/17

9) Read a book that has something to do with water: Eye of the Tempest Nicole Peeler 3/31

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness: The Undead in my Bed Katie MacAlister,Molly Harper and Jessica Sims 3/25

read

[Irene ~ Witchy Reads]

2/10

1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme

3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist

4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae.

5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option)

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall

7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies

8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/ a war as a main part of the background of the book ~ Nomad J.L. Bryan 29/03/2014

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book. 23/03/2014 Bitten ~ Kelley Armstron (It is humourous and made me really happy for days)

[Carolyn F.]

7/10

1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas For You 03/02/14 ****

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisiana, or with a major party theme Unleash the Night 03/07/14 ***1/2

3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist Diving into the Wreck 03/26/14 ****

4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae. None

5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option) Call of the Wolf 03/11/14 ***1/2

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall None

7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies Silent in the Grave 03/03/14 ****

8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book Cranford 03/05/14 ****

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean. Remember Me 03/21/13 ***

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book. (Shelly Laurenston, Lynsay Sands, Katie MacAlister all write this type of book. None

[Eeek]

March Reading Challenge
Read 5/10

Special) Magic User The Undead Pool
1) Texas Independence Day
2) Mardi Gras The Warlord Wants Forever
3) World Maths Day
4) Saint Patrick’s Day A Touch of Dead
5) Purple Day
6) Spring or Fall
7) The Ides of March The Darkest Night
8) God of War The Darkest Kiss
9)The Vernal
10) International Day of Happiness

[Alison (Lady Coffin)]

March – 4/10 & 1/1 special challenge

Special challenge read a story with a witch/warlock or magic user of some kind in it. Sacrifices

1) March 2 is Texas Independence Day—read a book with a setting in Texas, or where one of the characters is from Texas XXXXX

2) Mardi Gras ends on March 9, so a book set in New Orleans or just in Louisianna, or with a major party theme XXXXX

3) First Wednesday in March is World Maths Day—so read a book where one of the characters has some kind of mathematical job or is a scientist Curtsies & Conspiracies

4) Saint Patrick’s day is March 17, so—one of the characters must be Irish (or of Irish descent) or is fae. Mysteria

5) March 26 is Purple Day—aka the Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness—read a book with a purple cover or, if you can find one, where one of the characters has epilepsy (I knew this one would be hard, hence the purple cover option) Curtsies & Conspiracies - FREE PREVIEW EDITION

6) March is either the first month of spring or the first month of fall (depending on your hemisphere) Read a book that is set in either the spring or fall

7) The Ides of March—read a book where one of the characters is Italian—or the setting is Italy or ancient Rome or one of Rome’s colonies

8) March is named for the God of War—so one of the characters must be a soldier/sailor/member of the Air Force OR there is a war as a main part of the background of the book Crown of Vengeance

9) The Vernal (spring) equinox or the autumnal equinox (fall) (depending on which hemisphere you reside in) falls in March. Read a book that has something to do with water—one of the characters is a sailor, a mermaid, a selkie, a skindiver or lives/works on a boat/lake/pond/ or by the ocean.

10) March 20 is Internation Day of Happiness—read a humourous book. (Shelly Laurenston, Lynsay Sands, Katie MacAlister all write this type of book.

Special challenge
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