2014 April Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: April

3/10 read

[3.4.] 1. 'A' is for April: Tragically Flawed by A.M. Hargrove
[5.4.] 3. Geography - Egypt: Going Under by S. Walden
[6.4.] 10. Reader's Choice:The Road by Cormac McCarthy

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2. Member of the Month - Nadine: If Only by Cherise Sinclair
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4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): When We Collide by A.L. Jackson
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Shattered Edge by A.M. Hargrove
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Carrie's Answer by Violet Summers
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Nobody's Angel by Kallypso Masters
or
The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Broken by J.B. McGee
9.National Welding Month: Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom
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[Jojo]

April Monthly Challenge

1/10

1. 'A' is for April: Always the Last to Know by Crystal Bowling
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: SEAL Under Covers by Sharon Hamilton
✓ 3. Geography - Egypt: Dark Witch by Nora Roberts - 06/04/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Six Brothers by Lili St Germain
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Kept by Jami Alden
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Thread of Fear by Laura Griffin
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): On the Edge by Sue Fineman
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Glory in Death by J D Robb
9.National Welding Month: Open House by Tamara Larson
10. Reader's Choice: River Road by Jayne Ann Krentz

[Susan]

4/10


2014 April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1/14 - April 30/14

1. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
The Importance of Being Wicked - Victoria Alexander (Zebra - Feb 2013) -Apr 1

2. Member of the Month -Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Here is a link to Nadine's shelves. Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year.

3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.
A Camden Family Wedding - Victoria Pade (HSE #2325 - Apr 2014) (Victoria) - Apr 2

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.
A House Full of Fortunes! - Judy Duarte (HSE #2323 - Apr 2014) (foster kids/Fortune-Jones family) - Apr 2

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.
Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight - Grace Burrowes (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Oct 2012) - Apr 7

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.

9.National Welding Month: Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

[Mary Ann]

I'm in for 8.

4/8 Completed
1. 'A' is for April: Accordance4/7

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Revenge 4/7

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day. Raw by Belle Aurora 4/3

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Just for Now

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17):Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.Beautifully Damaged

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black. Toxic

9.National Welding Month: Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). Don't Make Me Beautiful

10. Reader's Choice: Crashed 4/5

[Lacy]

I'm in for 7!

2/7 Complete

4. Name Yourself Day: The Secret of Ella and Micha - 4/3/14 ★ ★ ★

5. National Sibling Day: The King - 4/7/14 ★ ★ ★ ★★

[Bookchaser]

2014 April Monthly Challenge

3/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Accidentally Yours by Susan Mallery
OR
Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery
OR
Always to Remember by Lorraine Heath
02. Member of the Month ~ Nadine: Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year.
Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis 04/04/14
03. Geography ~ Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.
You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot.
Worth Any Price by Lisa Kleypas 04/08/14
04. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Have you ever wanted a different name? Was yours the source of many a taunt in school yards? Or did you ever find a name you just absolutely loved? This day is your day! Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.
Love a Little Sideways by Shannon Stacey
05. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.
From This Moment On by Bella Andre
OR
Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh
OR
Frederica by Georgette Heyer
06. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).
Cowboy Come Home by Judy Christenberry (1998)
OR
Last Wolf Watching by Rhyannon Byrd (2008)
07. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.
When I Fall in Love by Lynn Kurland
08. World Penguin Day (April 25): Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.
Rule's Bride by Kat Martin
OR
The Indiscretion by Judith Ivory
OR
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
09. National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!
The Best Bride by Susan Mallery (sheriff)
OR
Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig (plumber)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 04/05/14


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[Stephanie]

April Monthly
Completed: 4/10

1. 'A' is for April: Squeeze Play by Kate Anqell 04/04/14

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis

3. Geography - Egypt: Captive Bride by Johanna Lindsey

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh 04/01/14

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens 04/05/14

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Tempt the Devil by Anna Campbell

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): The Ugly Duckling by Iris Johansen

9.National Welding Month: Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis 04/06/14

10. Reader's Choice: Ruthless by Anne Stuart

[Joyce]

2014 April Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

2/5

3. Geography - Egypt: Love in the Time of Dragons
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Holiday in Death
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): A Hunger Like No Other Finished 4/2/14
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Finished 4/6/14
10. Reader's Choice: Hex Appeal

[Susan]

5/10


2014 April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1/14 - April 30/14

1. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
The Importance of Being Wicked - Victoria Alexander (Zebra - Feb 2013) -Apr 1

2. Member of the Month -Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Here is a link to Nadine's shelves. Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year.

3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.
A Camden Family Wedding - Victoria Pade (HSE #2325 - Apr 2014) (Victoria) - Apr 2

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.
A House Full of Fortunes! - Judy Duarte (HSE #2323 - Apr 2014) (foster kids/Fortune-Jones family) - Apr 2

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.
Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight - Grace Burrowes (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Oct 2012) - Apr 7

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.

9.National Welding Month: Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!
Sugar Creek - Toni Blake (Avon - May 2010) (cop) - Apr 9

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: April

4/10 read

[3.4.] 1. 'A' is for April: Tragically Flawed by A.M. Hargrove
[5.4.] 3. Geography - Egypt: Going Under by S. Walden
[6.4.] 10. Reader's Choice:The Road by Cormac McCarthy
[8.4.] 2. Member of the Month - Nadine: If Only by Cherise Sinclair

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4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): When We Collide by A.L. Jackson
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Shattered Edge by A.M. Hargrove
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Carrie's Answer by Violet Summers
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Nobody's Angel by Kallypso Masters
or
The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Broken by J.B. McGee
9.National Welding Month: Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom
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[Jojo]

April Monthly Challenge

2/10

1. 'A' is for April: Always the Last to Know by Crystal Bowling
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: SEAL Under Covers by Sharon Hamilton
✓ 3. Geography - Egypt: Dark Witch by Nora Roberts - 06/04/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Six Brothers by Lili St Germain - 09/04/2014 ★ ★ ★ ★
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Kept by Jami Alden
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Thread of Fear by Laura Griffin
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): On the Edge by Sue Fineman
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Glory in Death by J D Robb
9.National Welding Month: Open House by Tamara Larson
10. Reader's Choice: River Road by Jayne Ann Krentz

[Breann]

Read: 6/?


1. 'A' is for April: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews 4.7 ★★★☆☆

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Collusion

3. Geography - Egypt: Heart of a Hero 4.6 ★★★★☆

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): A Little Bit Country 4.8 ★★★☆☆

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): The Flesh Cartel #10: False Gods 4.2 ★★★★☆

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Saviours of Oestend 4.12 ★★★★★

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Quid Pro Quo 4.1 ★★★☆☆

9.National Welding Month: Natural Disaster

10. Reader's Choice: Hairy Harry's Car Seat

[KarenF]

I'm in for 8.

4/8 Read

1. A is for April: Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovich 8/6/14
2. Hi Nadine! All He Ever Needed by Shannon Stacey 8/8/14
3. Egypt: The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts (trilogy)
4. Name Yourself Day: The Last Wicked Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath (I'd love to have a "normal" last name like Heath)
5. Sibling Day: A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries 4/3/14
6. Eight Track Day: Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead (2008)
7. Blah Blah Blah: Bound by Night by Larissa Ione
8. My Choice: Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews 4/5/14


Unread:

Read:

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: April

5/10 read

[3.4.] 1. 'A' is for April: Tragically Flawed by A.M. Hargrove
[5.4.] 3. Geography - Egypt: Going Under by S. Walden
[6.4.] 10. Reader's Choice:The Road by Cormac McCarthy
[8.4.] 2. Member of the Month - Nadine: If Only by Cherise Sinclair
[10.4.] 6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Carrie's Answer by Violet Summers

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4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): When We Collide by A.L. Jackson
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Shattered Edge by A.M. Hargrove
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7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Nobody's Angel by Kallypso Masters
or
The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Broken by J.B. McGee
9.National Welding Month: Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom
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[Jojo]

April Monthly Challenge

3/10

1. 'A' is for April: Always the Last to Know by Crystal Bowling
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: SEAL Under Covers by Sharon Hamilton
✓ 3. Geography - Egypt: Dark Witch by Nora Roberts - 06/04/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Six Brothers by Lili St Germain - 09/04/2014 ★ ★ ★ ★
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Kept by Jami Alden
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Thread of Fear by Laura Griffin
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): On the Edge by Sue Fineman
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Glory in Death by J D Robb
9.National Welding Month: Open House by Tamara Larson
✓ 10. Reader's Choice: River Road by Jayne Ann Krentz - 09/04/2014 ★ ★ ★ ★

[BJ Rose]

My goal is 7 again, but will hope for more…

RRRC Monthly Challenge
April 1 - 30, 2014

2/7

1. Starts with A: Arabella by Georgette Heyer
2. January 2013: A Wedding in Springtime by Amanda Forester
√ 3. Part of a trilogy: Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts - 4.03
4. Name I love: Julie: It Happened One Midnight by Julie Anne Long
5. Siblings: Drake Sisters: Magic in the Wind by Christine Feehan
√ 6. Year ending in '8': 1988: Local Hero by Nora Roberts - 4.10
7. Old TBR: 2010: The Black Ice by Michael Connelly
8. White cover: Sometimes a Rogue by Mary Jo Putney
9. Blue-collar Main Character: Molly works in a bookstore: You Better Knot Die by Betty Hechtman
10. Reader's Choice: Between the Devil and Ian Eversea by Julie Anne Long

[Amber]

4/10
1.'A' is for April: Better Off Dead In Deadwood – Ann Charles 4/10/14

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Bella Andre

3. Geography - Egypt: Lost Voices – Sarah Porter

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Promises Reveal – Sarah McCarty 4/3/14

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Immortal Champion – Lisa Hendrix

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): You've Been Warned - James Patterson 4/4/14

9.National Welding Month: Reaper's Property - Joanna Wylde

10. Reader's Choice: Simply Irresistible – Rachel Gibson 4/6/14

[Margaret]

RRRC April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2014

Read 2 / 5



1. 'A' is for April: Almost Forever by Linda Howard
2. Member of the Month – Nadine: Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey read 4/10/14 ★★★
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Colters' Lady by Maya Banks read 4/3/14 ★★★
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The Candidate's Wife by Virginia Coffman (published in 1968)
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Nightshade by Ronie Kendig (15th oldest book on my TBR)

[Netanella]

RRRC 2014 April Monthly Challenge


Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2014
Read 2/10

1. 'A' is for April: Abigail Barnette's Beast
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Read a book published in 2013. Kressley Cole's MacRieve
3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.

Fun Facts About Egypt:
★ The Pyramids of Giza consist of three major pyramid complexes and is considered one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.
★ Egypt controls the Suez Canal, one of the most traversed navigable waterways in the world.
★ Tourism is, of course, one of the most important contributor to the Egyptian economy, employing approximately 12% of the workforce.
You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot.

✔ 4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day. Danielle Q Lee's Dark World - 04.11.2014 (★★★)
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).

✔ 7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR. Jim Butcher's Summer Knight - 04.10.2014 (★★★★)
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black. Kressley Cole's Lothaire
9. National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Robert O'Brien's Z for Zachariah

[KarenF]

I'm in for 8.

6/8 Read

1. A is for April: Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovich 8/6/14
2. Hi Nadine! All He Ever Needed by Shannon Stacey 8/8/14
3. Egypt: The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts (trilogy) 4/10/14
4. Name Yourself Day: The Last Wicked Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath (I'd love to have a "normal" last name like Heath)
5. Sibling Day: A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries 4/3/14
6. Eight Track Day: Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead (2008)
7. Welding Month Beauty and the Blacksmith by Tessa Dare 4/11/14
8. My Choice: Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews 4/5/14


Unread:

Read:

[Joann]

RRRC 2014 April Monthly Challenge

Duration: April 1, 2014 - April 30, 2014

6/10 Read

1. 'A' is for April: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: (pub. Jan 2013) Proof of Guilt by Charles Todd
3. Geography - Egypt: (7-book series) Up From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 04.09.14 ★★★★
4. Name Yourself Day: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt, 04.10.14 ★★★★
5. National Sibling Day: The Rocker That Savors Me by Terri Anne Browning, 04.08.14 ★★★★
6. Eight-Track Tape Day: (pub. 2008) The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day: (TBR 12.30.11) Moonlight Road by Robyn Carr, 04.05.14 ★★★★
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): A Long Walk Down a Dark Alley by J.D. Brink, 04.06.14 ★★★
9.National Welding Month: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis
10. Reader's Choice: Croak by Gina Damico, 04.02.14 ★★★★

[Bookchaser]

2014 April Monthly Challenge

4/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Accidentally Yours by Susan Mallery
OR
Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery
OR
Always to Remember by Lorraine Heath
02. Member of the Month ~ Nadine: Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year.
Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis 04/04/14
03. Geography ~ Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.
You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot.
Worth Any Price by Lisa Kleypas 04/08/14
04. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Have you ever wanted a different name? Was yours the source of many a taunt in school yards? Or did you ever find a name you just absolutely loved? This day is your day! Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.
Love a Little Sideways by Shannon Stacey
05. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.
From This Moment On by Bella Andre 04/11/14
06. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).
Cowboy Come Home by Judy Christenberry (1998)
OR
Last Wolf Watching by Rhyannon Byrd (2008)
07. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.
When I Fall in Love by Lynn Kurland
08. World Penguin Day (April 25): Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.
Rule's Bride by Kat Martin
OR
The Indiscretion by Judith Ivory
OR
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
09. National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!
The Best Bride by Susan Mallery (sheriff)
OR
Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig (plumber)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 04/05/14


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[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: April

7/10 read

[3.4.] 1. 'A' is for April: Tragically Flawed by A.M. Hargrove
[5.4.] 3. Geography - Egypt: Going Under by S. Walden
[6.4.] 10. Reader's Choice:The Road by Cormac McCarthy
[8.4.] 2. Member of the Month - Nadine: If Only by Cherise Sinclair
[10.4.] 6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Carrie's Answer by Violet Summers
[11.4.] 8. World Penguin Day (April 25):Broken by J.B. McGee
[12.4.] 5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Shattered Edge by A.M. Hargrove

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4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): When We Collide by A.L. Jackson
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7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Nobody's Angel by Kallypso Masters
or
The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout
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9.National Welding Month: Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom
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[Penney]

April Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: April 1 ~ April 30
6/10 Read

1. 'A' is For..: Kristen Ashley, Wildest Dreams 4/10 ✯✯✯✯
2. Hi Nadine!: Shades of Gray by Maya Banks 4/5 ✯✯✯✯
3. Egypt: Surviving Raine by Shay Savage 4/4 ✯✯✯✯
4. Name Yourself Day: Friend-Zoned by Belle Aurora
5. National Sibling Day: Body of Sin by Eve Silver
6. Eight-Track Day (1978): Beauty by Robin McKinley 4/11 ✯✯✯✯
7. Blay, Blah, Blah...: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur 4/8 ✯✯½
8. World Penguin Day: Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren
9. National Welding Month: Night Broken by Patricia Briggs 4/3 ✯✯✯✯
10. It's What I Want!: The Kingdom by Amanda Stevens

[Susan]

6/10


2014 April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1/14 - April 30/14

1. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
The Importance of Being Wicked - Victoria Alexander (Zebra - Feb 2013) -Apr 1

2. Member of the Month -Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Here is a link to Nadine's shelves. Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year.

3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.
A Real Live Hero - Kimberly van Meter (HS #1911 - Mar 2014) (ocean) - Apr 12

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.
A Camden Family Wedding - Victoria Pade (HSE #2325 - Apr 2014) (Victoria) - Apr 2

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.
A House Full of Fortunes! - Judy Duarte (HSE #2323 - Apr 2014) (foster kids/Fortune-Jones family) - Apr 2

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.
Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight - Grace Burrowes (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Oct 2012) - Apr 7

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.

9.National Welding Month: Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!
Sugar Creek - Toni Blake (Avon - May 2010) (cop) - Apr 9

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

[Sheila]

All Done
Romance Readers April Monthly Challenge


Timeframe: April 2014 ✔
Completed: 5/5

1. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate by M.C. Beaton 4/6 ✔

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Have you ever wanted a different name? Was yours the source of many a taunt in school yards? Or did you ever find a name you just absolutely loved? This day is your day! Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.
Look Again by Lisa Scottoline
(I've always liked the name Lisa) Finished 4/1 ✔

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).
Night Kill by Ann Littlewood (Iris Oakley #1) (2008) 4/3 ✔

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.
The Quiet Game by Greg Iles 4/13 ✔

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon 4/2 ✔

[Netanella]

RRRC 2014 April Monthly Challenge


Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2014
Read 3/10

✔ 1. 'A' is for April: Abigail Barnette's Beast - 04.13.2014 (★★★★)
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Read a book published in 2013. Kressley Cole's MacRieve
3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.

Fun Facts About Egypt:
★ The Pyramids of Giza consist of three major pyramid complexes and is considered one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.
★ Egypt controls the Suez Canal, one of the most traversed navigable waterways in the world.
★ Tourism is, of course, one of the most important contributor to the Egyptian economy, employing approximately 12% of the workforce.
You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot.

✔ 4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day. Danielle Q Lee's Dark World - 04.11.2014 (★★★)
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).

✔ 7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR. Jim Butcher's Summer Knight - 04.10.2014 (★★★★)
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black. Kressley Cole's Lothaire
9. National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Robert O'Brien's Z for Zachariah

[~Leslie~]

Duration: 4/1/14 - 1/30/14

4/10

1. 'A' is for April: (Zoe Archer)Sweet Revenge

2. Member of the Month: Nadine - Born Wild4/10/14 3.5 ★

3. Geography - Egypt: The Calling

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9):(Lisa) It Happened One Autumn

5. National Sibling Day (April 10):Luring A Lady4/13/14 3.75★

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): (2008)Enchanting the Lady

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Shiver

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Spell of the Highlander4/11/14 5★

9.National Welding Month: Night Broken4/3/14 5 ★

10. Reader's Choice: Rumor Has It4/9/14 4 ★

[Barbara ★]

READ: 2/9

✔1. 'A' is for April: Murder of Crows - Anne Bishop 4/5
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: At Last - Jill Shalvis
✔3. Geography - Egypt: Lord of the Silent - Elizabeth Peters (set in Egypt) 4/13
4. Name Yourself Day: Goddess - Fiona McIntosh
5. National Sibling Day: Tiger's Destiny - Colleen Houck (two brothers)
6. Eight-Track Tape Day: Dragonflight - Anne McCaffrey (1968)
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day: Lethal Legacy - Linda Fairstein (added 2009)
8. World Penguin Day: A Dance With Dragons - George R.R. Martin (white cover)
9. National Welding Month: TBD (possible skip)
10. Reader's Choice: Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here - Christine Warren

[Fran, Moderator]

April Monthly Challenge

8/9 Read

1. 'A' is for April:Ayla Starr, Glitter 4/6 (4*)
2. Member of the Month - Nadine:2013-Resist 4/8
3. Geography - Egypt:water setting-Savagery 4/9
4. Name Yourself Day (April 9):Josephine Myles- Pole Star 4/10
5. National Sibling Day (April 10):If You Were Mine 4/6
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11):
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17):Bella Andre,I Only Have Eyes for You 4/3 (4*)
8. World Penguin Day (April 25):black or white cover-A Shade of Vampire 4/1 (3*)
9.National Welding Month:biker and construction worker in story- Play With Me at Noon
10. Reader's Choice: Hairy Harry's Car Seat 4/4

[Mary Ann]

I'm in for 8.

6/8 Completed
1. 'A' is for April: Accordance4/7

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Revenge 4/7

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day. Raw by Belle Aurora 4/3

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Just for Now4/9

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17):Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.Beautifully Damaged

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black. Toxic

9.National Welding Month: Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). Don't Make Me Beautiful 4/11

10. Reader's Choice: Crashed 4/5

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: April

8/10 read

[3.4.] 1. 'A' is for April: Tragically Flawed by A.M. Hargrove
[5.4.] 3. Geography - Egypt: Going Under by S. Walden
[6.4.] 10. Reader's Choice:The Road by Cormac McCarthy
[8.4.] 2. Member of the Month - Nadine: If Only by Cherise Sinclair
[10.4.] 6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Carrie's Answer by Violet Summers
[11.4.] 8. World Penguin Day (April 25):Broken by J.B. McGee
[12.4.] 5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Shattered Edge by A.M. Hargrove
[13.4.] 4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): When We Collide by A.L. Jackson

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7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Nobody's Angel by Kallypso Masters
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The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout
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9.National Welding Month: Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom
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[Ty]

Congrats Sheila!

[Netanella]

RRRC 2014 April Monthly Challenge


Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2014
Read 4/10

✔ 1. 'A' is for April: Abigail Barnette's Beast - 04.13.2014 (★★★★)
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Read a book published in 2013. Kressley Cole's MacRieve
3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.
Fun Facts About Egypt:
★ The Pyramids of Giza consist of three major pyramid complexes and is considered one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.
★ Egypt controls the Suez Canal, one of the most traversed navigable waterways in the world.
★ Tourism is, of course, one of the most important contributor to the Egyptian economy, employing approximately 12% of the workforce.
You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot.

✔ 4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day. Danielle Q Lee's Dark World - 04.11.2014 (★★★)
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).

✔ 7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR. Jim Butcher's Summer Knight - 04.10.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black. Kressley Cole's Lothaire - 04.14.2014 (★★★★★)
9. National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Robert O'Brien's Z for Zachariah

[Jojo]

April Monthly Challenge

6/10

1. 'A' is for April: Always the Last to Know by Crystal Bowling
✓ 2. Member the Month - Nadine: SEAL Under Covers by Sharon Hamilton - 10/04/14 ★ ★ ★
✓ 3. Geography - Egypt: Dark Witch by Nora Roberts - 06/04/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Six Brothers by Lili St Germain - 09/04/2014 ★ ★ ★ ★
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Kept by Jami Alden
✓ 6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Thread of Fear by Laura Griffin - 12/04/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): On the Edge by Sue Fineman
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Glory in Death by J D Robb
✓ 9.National Welding Month: Open House by Tamara Larson - 11/04/14 ★ ★ ★
✓ 10. Reader's Choice: River Road by Jayne Ann Krentz - 09/04/2014 ★ ★ ★ ★

[LaurLa]

April 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge

6/10 Completed

1. 'A' is for April:
Against the Edge – Kat Martin

✔2. Member of the Month - Nadine:
Stolen Fury – Elisabeth Naughton
Done - 04.13.14 - ★★★★

3. Geography - Egypt:
Stolen Heat – Elisabeth Naughton (set in Egypt)

✔4. Name Yourself Day (April 9):
Direct Strike – Lorelei Buckley (I love the name Lorelei)
Done - 04.03.14 - ★★★

✔5. National Sibling Day (April 10):
The Duke's Perfect Wife – Jennifer Ashley (we all know about the brothers in this family!!)
Done - 04.07.14 - ★★★★★

✔6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11):
Embrace and Conquer – Jennifer Blake (pub 1981)
Done - 04.10.14 - ★★★★

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17):
Against the Mark – Kat Martin (on TBR since March 2013)

✔8. World Penguin Day (April 25):
This Heart of Mine – Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Kindle edition cover is almost all white)
Done - 04.03.14 - ★★★★

✔9.National Welding Month:
Dream a Little Dream – Susan Elizabeth Phillips (H is renovating/re-opening local drive-in)
Done - 04.05.14 - ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice:
Against the Heart – Kat Martin

[Breann]

Read: 9/?


1. 'A' is for April: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews 4.7 ★★★☆☆

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Collusion 4.19 ★★★☆☆

3. Geography - Egypt: Heart of a Hero 4.6 ★★★★☆

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): A Little Bit Country 4.8 ★★★☆☆

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): The Flesh Cartel #10: False Gods 4.2 ★★★★☆

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Natural Disaster 4.25 ★★★★☆

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Saviours of Oestend 4.12 ★★★★★

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Quid Pro Quo 4.1 ★★★☆☆

9.National Welding Month:

10. Reader's Choice: Hairy Harry's Car Seat 4.11 ★★★☆☆

[Mary Ann]

I'm in for 8.

7/8 Completed
1. 'A' is for April: Accordance4/7

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Revenge 4/7

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day. Raw by Belle Aurora 4/3

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Just for Now4/9

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17):Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.Beautifully Damaged

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black. Toxic 4/14

9.National Welding Month: Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). Don't Make Me Beautiful 4/11

10. Reader's Choice: Crashed 4/5

[Ethel]

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: April

9/10 read

[3.4.] 1. 'A' is for April: Tragically Flawed by A.M. Hargrove
[5.4.] 3. Geography - Egypt: Going Under by S. Walden
[6.4.] 10. Reader's Choice:The Road by Cormac McCarthy
[8.4.] 2. Member of the Month - Nadine: If Only by Cherise Sinclair
[10.4.] 6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Carrie's Answer by Violet Summers
[11.4.] 8. World Penguin Day (April 25):Broken by J.B. McGee
[12.4.] 5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Shattered Edge by A.M. Hargrove
[13.4.] 4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): When We Collide by A.L. Jackson
[14.4.] 9.National Welding Month: Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom

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7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Nobody's Angel by Kallypso Masters
or
The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout

[Netanella]

RRRC 2014 April Monthly Challenge


Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2014
Read 6/10

✔ 1. 'A' is for April: Abigail Barnette's Beast - 04.13.2014 (★★★★)
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Read a book published in 2013. Kressley Cole's MacRieve
✔ 3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt, or a book where travel is part of the plot. Tonia Brown's Lucky Stiff features globe-trotting sex-addict zombie Peter Lyles. - 04.15.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day. Danielle Q Lee's Dark World - 04.11.2014 (★★★)
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).

✔ 7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR. Jim Butcher's Summer Knight - 04.10.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black. Kressley Cole's Lothaire - 04.14.2014 (★★★★★)
9. National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Robert O'Brien's Z for Zachariah - 04.14.2014 (★★★★★)

[Katie]

1/10 read


1. A is for April - After Ben
2. Member of the Month - Reaper's Property - 4/15
3. Geography - Beyond Eden
4. Name Yourself Day - Comfort and Joy
5. National Sibling Day - The Many Sins of Lord Cameron
6. Eight-Track Tape Day - Rock Chick
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day - Bittersweet
8. World Penguin Day - Dance Only for Me
9. National Welding Month - Quinn's Need
10. Reader's Choice - Learning Curve

[Amber]

Congrats Sheila!




6/10
1.'A' is for April: Better Off Dead In Deadwood – Ann Charles 4/10/14

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Bella Andre

3. Geography - Egypt: Lost Voices – Sarah Porter

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Orphan Train – Christina Baker Kline 4/15/14

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Promises Reveal – Sarah McCarty 4/3/14

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Immortal Champion – Lisa Hendrix

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): You've Been Warned - James Patterson 4/4/14

9.National Welding Month: Reaper's Property – Joanna Wylde 4/16/14

10. Reader's Choice: Simply Irresistible – Rachel Gibson 4/6/14

[Margaret]

RRRC April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2014

Read 3 / 5



1. 'A' is for April: Almost Forever by Linda Howard read 4/14/14 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month – Nadine: Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey read 4/10/14 ★★★
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Colters' Lady by Maya Banks read 4/3/14 ★★★
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The Candidate's Wife by Virginia Coffman (published in 1968)
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Nightshade by Ronie Kendig

[Bookchaser]

2014 April Monthly Challenge

5/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
A Perfect Bride by Samantha James 04/16/14
02. Member of the Month ~ Nadine: Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year.
Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis 04/04/14
03. Geography ~ Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.
You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot.
Worth Any Price by Lisa Kleypas 04/08/14
04. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Have you ever wanted a different name? Was yours the source of many a taunt in school yards? Or did you ever find a name you just absolutely loved? This day is your day! Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.
Love a Little Sideways by Shannon Stacey
05. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.
From This Moment On by Bella Andre 04/11/14
06. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).
Cowboy Come Home by Judy Christenberry (1998)
OR
Last Wolf Watching by Rhyannon Byrd (2008)
07. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.
When I Fall in Love by Lynn Kurland
08. World Penguin Day (April 25): Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.
Rule's Bride by Kat Martin
OR
The Indiscretion by Judith Ivory
OR
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
09. National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!
The Best Bride by Susan Mallery (sheriff)
OR
Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig (plumber)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 04/05/14


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[Jojo]

April Monthly Challenge

7/10

1. 'A' is for April: Always the Last to Know by Crystal Bowling
✓ 2. Member the Month - Nadine: SEAL Under Covers by Sharon Hamilton - 10/04/14 ★ ★ ★
✓ 3. Geography - Egypt: Dark Witch by Nora Roberts - 06/04/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Six Brothers by Lili St Germain - 09/04/2014 ★ ★ ★ ★
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Kept by Jami Alden
✓ 6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Thread of Fear by Laura Griffin - 12/04/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): On the Edge by Sue Fineman - 14/04/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Glory in Death by J D Robb
✓ 9.National Welding Month: Open House by Tamara Larson - 11/04/14 ★ ★ ★
✓ 10. Reader's Choice: River Road by Jayne Ann Krentz - 09/04/2014 ★ ★ ★ ★

[Fran, Moderator]

April Monthly Challenge

9/9 Read- Done!

1. 'A' is for April:Ayla Starr, Glitter 4/6 (4*)
2. Member of the Month - Nadine:2013-Resist 4/8
3. Geography - Egypt:water setting-Savagery 4/9
4. Name Yourself Day (April 9):Josephine Myles- Pole Star 4/10
5. National Sibling Day (April 10):If You Were Mine 4/6
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17):Bella Andre,I Only Have Eyes for You 4/3 (4*)
8. World Penguin Day (April 25):black or white cover-A Shade of Vampire 4/1 (3*)
9.National Welding Month:biker and construction worker in story- Play With Me at Noon 4/14
10. Reader's Choice: Hairy Harry's Car Seat 4/4

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Sheila!

[Netanella]

RRRC 2014 April Monthly Challenge


Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2014
Read 7/10

✔ 1. 'A' is for April: Abigail Barnette's Beast - 04.13.2014 (★★★★)
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Read a book published in 2013. J.R. Ward's Lover at Last
✔ 3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt, or a book where travel is part of the plot. Tonia Brown's Lucky Stiff features globe-trotting sex-addict zombie Peter Lyles. - 04.15.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day. Danielle Q Lee's Dark World - 04.11.2014 (★★★)
✔ 5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings. Kressley Cole's MacRieve - 04.16.2014 (★★★★★)
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).

✔ 7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR. Jim Butcher's Summer Knight - 04.10.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black. Kressley Cole's Lothaire - 04.14.2014 (★★★★★)
9. National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Robert O'Brien's Z for Zachariah - 04.14.2014 (★★★★★)

[Jojo]

April Monthly Challenge

8/10

✓ 1. 'A' is for April: Always the Last to Know by Crystal Bowling - 16/04/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 2. Member the Month - Nadine: SEAL Under Covers by Sharon Hamilton - 10/04/14 ★ ★ ★
✓ 3. Geography - Egypt: Dark Witch by Nora Roberts - 06/04/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Six Brothers by Lili St Germain - 09/04/2014 ★ ★ ★ ★
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Kept by Jami Alden
✓ 6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Thread of Fear by Laura Griffin - 12/04/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): On the Edge by Sue Fineman - 14/04/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Glory in Death by J D Robb
✓ 9.National Welding Month: Open House by Tamara Larson - 11/04/14 ★ ★ ★
✓ 10. Reader's Choice: River Road by Jayne Ann Krentz - 09/04/2014 ★ ★ ★ ★

[Ty]

Yay Fran!

I'm almost finished... sigh, is it bad when I can't stand some of my own categories? haha.