2014 April Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

[Juana "Darkness"]

UPDATE: All Done

I'm in.


APRIL MONTHLY READING CHALLENGE

1. April: 4/7/14

3. Set around bodies of water, Traveling: 4/11/14

4. Name Yourself: Melissa 4/4/14

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day: 4/17/14

8. World Penguin: 4/2/14

10. Reader's Choice: 4/7/14

[BJ Rose]

Got an extra one!

RRRC Monthly Challenge
April 1 - 30, 2014

8/7

√ 1. Starts with A: Arabella by Georgette Heyer - 4.22
√ 2. January 2013: A Wedding in Springtime by Amanda Forester - 4.26
√ 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 - 4.23
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 - 4.18
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 - 4.20
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradley - 4.17

[Susan]

9/10


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.
All He Ever Desired - Shannon Stacey (HQN - Mar 2013) (2013) - Apr 22

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).
Master of the Highlands - Veronica Wolff (Berkley - Feb 2008) (2008) - Apr 22

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!
Honorbound - Tracy Hughes (HAR #381 - Mar 1991) - Apr 26

[Katie]

2/10 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 - 4/26
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

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Susan wrote: "
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.
All He Ever Desired (Kowalski Family, #5)All He Ever Desired - Shannon Stacey (HQN - Mar 2013) (2013) - Apr 22"

You finished my member of the month book on my birthday...pretty cool...I hope you liked it.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

April Monthly Challenge

I'm in for all 10! Excited for April to get here! If I can just finish March...

10 of 10. Updated 4.27.14 DONE!!

1. 'A' is for April: Rocky Mountain Haven by Vivian Arend 4.13.14
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Entwined with You by Sylvia Day 4.3.14
3. Geography - Egypt: The Unknown Ajax by Georgette Heyer 4.8.14
4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Twisted by Emma Chase 4.20.14
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Taking Chase by Lauren Dane 4.11.14
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Midnight in Death by J.D. Robb 4.9.14
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Friday I'm in Love by Mari Carr 4.4.14
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): The King by J.R. Ward 4.18.14
9. National Welding Month: Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley 4.24.14
10. Reader's Choice: Melting the Ice by Jaci Burton 4.5.14



Congrats to all the finishers!!

[Bookchaser]

2014 April Monthly Challenge

8/10 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 04/21/14
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 04/27/14
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.
The Secret by Julie Garwood 04/23/14
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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[Amber]

Congrats ladies!

8/10
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 4/27/14

4. Name Yourself Day: Witch of Blackbird Pond – Elizabeth George Spear 4/20/14

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

[Pam]

I am in for 5...will post later.....

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX I FINISHED!!!!!!! XXXXXXXXXXXXX

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'.

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.

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.

Travel: ROSEHAVEN by Catherine Coulter ...4/25/14

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.
Borrowing the name MAGGIE...THE COWBOY FROM DOWN UNDER by Maggie Carpenter...4/18/14

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.
Siblings...VISIONS OF SUGAR PLUMS by Janet Evanovich...4/27/14

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.

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...Cover- A KNIGHT IN CENTRAL PARK by Theresa Ragan...4/27/14

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!
COUNT THIS COWBOY IN by Misty Malone ...4/10/14

[Patricia]

6/6 Done

1. 'A' is for April: Ashton,Brodi Evertrue 4/14

2. Member of the Month a book published in 2013 Fury of Desire Coreene Callahan 4/26

3. Geography or a book that's part of a trilogy Vanish Sophie Jordan 4/6

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Illusion Sherrilyn Kenyon 4/12

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Hidden Sophie Jordan 4/10

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! The King J.R Ward 4/8

[Laurie]

April PT

1. A is for April: The Square Root of Murder by Ada Madison: 4/5

2. published in 2013: Sinister by Lisa Jackson: 4/7

3. set in/around a body of water: set on Hawaii: Mai Tai One On by Jill Marie Landis: 4/3

4. author whose first or last name would like to borrow: Tell Me by Lisa Jackson:

5. siblings play prominent role in story: Sinister by Lisa Jackson: 4/7

6. published in any year ending with 8: 2008: The Seance by John Harwood: 4/11

7. cover that is predominately black and/or white: The Ice Princess by Camilla Läckberg: 4/25


8. MC a blue collar worker - cleaning lady: Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris: 4/22

10. choice: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley: 4/16

Done!

[Jojo]

April Monthly Challenge

10/10

✓ 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 - 18/04/2014 ★ ★ ★ ★
✓ 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 - 26/04/14 ★ ★ ★
✓ 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 ★ ★ ★ ★

[~Melissa~]

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

1. 'A' is for April: Amy Lane Country Mouse 4/21/14 4♥
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Bear Naked 4/5/14 4♥
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Dark Desires After Dusk 4/24/14 4♥
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): 4/9/14 4♥
9.National Welding Month: The Rebuilding Year 4/26/14 4.5♥
10. Reader's Choice: Fair Game 4/10/14 4♥

[Nichole]

2014 April Monthly Challenge
Complete:10/10

1. 'A' is for April: Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh *4/10 ★★★★☆
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Rush by Maya Banks *4/3 ★★★☆☆
3. Geography - Egypt: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters *4/15 ★★★★☆
4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): I was almost named Elizabeth!
Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughan *4/5 ★★★★☆
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Friend-Zoned by Belle Aurora *4/25 ★★★☆☆
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Fires of Winter by Johanna Lindsey *4/23 ★★☆☆☆
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Skinwalker by Faith Hunter *4/5 ★★★★☆
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern *4/8 ★★★★★
9. National Welding Month: The Backup Boyfriend by River Jaymes *4/26 ★★★☆☆
10. Reader's Choice: Honey Moon by Susan Elizabeth Phillips *4/10 ★★★★★

[Lauren (aplpeach)]

CHALLENGE
10/10

'A' is for April: Alibi in Hight Heels by Gemma Halliday 4/27/2014

Member of the Month - Nadine: Hard as It Gets(Hard Ink #1) by: Laura Kaye Published November 2013 4/16/2014

Geography - Egypt: Nightwalker (Dark Days #1) by: Jocelynn Drake 4/28/2014

Name Yourself Day (April 9): A Dominate Man by Lena Black 4/11/2014

National Sibling Day (April 10): Warlord Wants Forever(Immortals After Dark, #1) by: Kresley Cole 4/22/2014

Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Need (Need #1) by: Carrie Jones pub 2008 4/11/2014

Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): First Grave on the Right by: Jones Darynda 4/23/2014

World Penguin Day (April 25): Love Unscripted (Love #1) by: Tina Reber 4/16/14

National Welding Month: Silver Borne (Mercy Thompson) by: Patricia Briggs 4/20/2014

Reader's Choice: Killer in High Heels by 4/9/14

[jingles]

I managed to complete 9 this month.

Here is my final update:

RRRC: April 2014 Monthly Challenge
Date: 04/01/14 - 04/30/14
9/10 Completed

✔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'.
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley - 04/18/14

✔2. Member of the Month - Nadine:
Please read a book published in January of any year.
Promises in the Dark by Stephanie Tyler - 04/06/14

✔3. Geography - Egypt:
You may also read a book where travel is part of the plot.
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert - 04/26/14

✔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. (Rhys)
Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen - 04/11/14

✔5. National Sibling Day (April 10):
Read a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story.
The Painted Girls by Cathy Marie Buchanan - 04/04/14

✔6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11):
Read any book first published in the 1980s.
The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett - 04/05/14

✔7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17):
Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton - 04/13/14

✔8. World Penguin Day (April 25):
Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.
Gulp by Mary Roach - 04/27/14

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!
Blood Memory by Greg Iles - 04/03/14

✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿CHALLENGE COMPLETED 04/27/14✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿

[Susan]

10/10 DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!


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.
All He Ever Desired - Shannon Stacey (HQN - Mar 2013) (2013) - Apr 22

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).
Master of the Highlands - Veronica Wolff (Berkley - Feb 2008) (2008) - Apr 22

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.
Latimer's Law - Mel Sterling (HRS #1802 - May 2014) - Apr 28

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!
Honorbound - Tracy Hughes (HAR #381 - Mar 1991) - Apr 26

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Finished 10/10 original post #41

link to my ratings and reviews

hope everyone enjoyed the books the choose from my shelves to read

[Lynne]

APRIL
10 of 10 Complete!

√ 1. “A”: All You Need is Love by Marie Force – 4/11
√ 2. Hello Nadine!: Rules of Entanglement by Gina Maxwell – 4/23
√ 3. Egypt: Hope Flames by Jaci Burton (trilogy) – 4/8
√ 4. Name Yourself: The Executive's Decision by Bernadette Marie – 4/1
√ 5. Siblings: The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh by Stephanie Laurens (series) – 4/22
√ 6. 8-Track Tape Day: Quinn's Woman by Susan Mallery (2008) – 4/29
√ 7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day: The Switch by Lynsay Sands (12/2012) – 4/24
√ 8. Penguins: How to Run with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper (white cover) – 4/18
√ 9. Weddings: Can't Buy Me Love by Molly O’Keefe (Hockey Player) – 4/27
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Love's Second Chance by L. P. Dover – 4/7

Complete:

[Shelby]

Woohoo! All 10 done just under the wire. :D

[BJ Rose]

With a little switching of books, I managed to get all 10 - first time that's happened in many months!

RRRC Monthly Challenge
April 1 - 30, 2014

10/7

√ 1. Starts with A: Arabella by Georgette Heyer - 4.22
√ 2. 2013: Death, Taxes, and Green Tea Ice Cream by Diane Kelly - 4.27
√ 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 - 4.23
√ 5. Siblings: Drake Sisters: Magic in the Wind by Christine Feehan - 4.29
√ 6. Year ending in '8': 1988: Local Hero by Nora Roberts - 4.10
√ 7. Old TBR: 2010: The Black Ice by Michael Connelly - 4.18
√ 8. White cover: A Wedding in Springtime by Amanda Forester - 4.26
√ 9. Blue-collar Main Character: Molly works in a bookstore: You Better Knot Die by Betty Hechtman - 4.20
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradley - 4.17

[~Leslie~]

Well, I had to rearrange some stuff, but I finished!

Congrats everyone!!

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

8/8

1. 'A' is for April: (Zoe Archer)Sweet Revenge4/27/14 4.5★

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

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9):(Lisa) It Happened One Autumn4/16/14 4★

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

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Shiver4/29/14 4★

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 ★

[Netanella]

Tapping out at 9 on 10 - I never did find a book for "8 Track Tape Day", darn it!

Better luck next month!

Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2014
Read 9/10

✔ 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 - 04.19.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 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! R.D. Harris' The Beginning - 04.14.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Robert O'Brien's Z for Zachariah - 04.14.2014 (★★★★★)

[Angie]

9/10

1. 'A' is for April: Seduced By The Scoundrel - Louise Allen - April 13
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: First Strike - Pamela Clare - April 23
3. Geography - Egypt: Chasin' Eight - Lorelei James - April 22
4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Kissin' Tell - Lorelei James - April 27
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): The Perfect Lover - Stephanie Laurens - April 4
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Alpha Wolf - Linda O Johnston - April 18
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Amaryllis - Jayne Castle
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Fifty Shades Freed - E.L. James - April 12
9.National Welding Month: Cowboy Casanova - Lorelei James - April 26
10. Reader's Choice: When Only Diamonds Will Do - Lindsay Armstrong - April 17

[Bookchaser]

2014 April Monthly Challenge

9/10 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 04/21/14
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) 04/30/14
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 04/27/14
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.
The Secret by Julie Garwood 04/23/14
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


XXX XXX XXX

[Barbara ★]

READ: 9/9

✔1. 'A' is for April: Murder of Crows - Anne Bishop 4/5
✔2. Member of the Month - Nadine: At Last - Jill Shalvis 4/29
✔3. Geography - Egypt: Lord of the Silent - Elizabeth Peters (set in Egypt) 4/13
✔4. Name Yourself Day: The Darkest Surrender - Gena Showalter (Sienna) 4/25
✔5. National Sibling Day: Tiger's Destiny - Colleen Houck (two brothers) 4/14
✔6. Eight-Track Tape Day: Dragonflight - Anne McCaffrey (1968) 4/27
✔7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day: Lethal Legacy - Linda Fairstein (added 2009) 4/20
✔8. World Penguin Day: The Vampire and the Virgin - Kerrelyn Sparks (black cover) 4/29
✔10. Reader's Choice: Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here - Christine Warren 4/13



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Deborah]

April 2014 Reading Challenge
Duration: April 1st - April 30th
9/10

* 1. 'A' is for April: Aftershock by Sylvia Day - finished 4/9/14 (4 Stars)

* 2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Afterburn by Sylvia Day - finished 4/7/14 (4 Stars)

* 3. Geography - Egypt: Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World, #2) by Jeaniene Frost - finished 4/16/14 (4 Stars)

* 4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Shattered (The Secret Life of Trystan Scott, #4) by H.M. Ward - finished 4/9/14 (4 Stars)

* 5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Spoonful of Christmas (The Cupcake Diaries, #4) by Darlene Panzera - finished 4/6/14 (4 Stars)

* 6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Corpse Pose (Mantra for Murder Mystery, #1) by Diana Killian - finished 4/30/14 (3 Stars)

* 7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Ask for It (Georgian, #1) by Sylvia Day - finished 4/22/14 (3 Stars)

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas

* 9. National Welding Month: Hope Smolders by Jaci Burton - finished 4/2/14 (4 Stars)

* 10. Reader's Choice: Pulse (Collide, #2) by Gail McHugh - finished 4/1/14 (5 Stars) & Revealed (The Secret Life of Trystan Scott, #5) by H.M. Ward - finished 4/11/14 (4 Stars)

Technically I read 10 books, but not all 10 on the list. Hopefully next month.

[Bookchaser]

2014 April Monthly Challenge

10/10 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 04/21/14
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) 04/30/14
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 04/27/14
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.
The Secret by Julie Garwood 04/23/14
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) 04/30/14
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 04/05/14

[Logan]

Forgot to post that I finished yesterday!

Completed: 8/8

1. 'A' is for April: A Hunger Like No Other - finished 4/9
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Club Shadowlands - finished 4/2
3. Geography - Egypt - 3 or 7 series book/water setting/travel plot: Blood Promise (travels to Siberia) - finished 4/19
4. Name Yourself Day: Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning - finished 4/30
6. Eight-Track Tape Day: Cut & Run (pub. 2008) - finished 4/6
8. World Penguin Day: The Siren - finished 4/20
9. National Welding Month: The Backup Boyfriend - finished 4/26
10. Reader's Choice: One Foot in the Grave - finished 4/25

[Julianna]

Final Update 5/1 - It took me a little longer to read one of my books than anticipated, so I didn't quite make it this time.:-(

3. Geography - Egypt: Lady of the Lake (from When Good Things Happen to Bad Boys) by Erin McCarthy (set around water) (4/7)★★★★1/2

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Maggie Mine by Starla Kaye (4/22)★★★

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult (4/30)★★★★★

9.National Welding Month: Promise Canyon by Robyn Carr (4/6)★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: The King by J.R. Ward(4/17)★★★★★

Completed 5/6

[Valorie]

Congrats to all the finishers!

10/10 Done Yay!

1. April: The Accidental Human by Dakota Cassidy 4/7 ★★★★
2. MOTM~Nadine: The Chase by Janet Evanovich 4/13 ★★★★
3. Travel: Rally 'Round the Corpse by Hy Conrad 4/17 ★★★
4. Name Yourself: City of Lost Dreams by Magnus Flyte 4/11 ★★★★
5. Sibling Day: No Place to Run by Maya Banks 4/25 ★★★
6. Eight-Track Day: Cockatiels at Seven by Donna Andrews 4/23 ★★★★
7. Blah, Blah Day: Hotter Than Hell by Jackie Kessler 4/27 ★★★★
8. Penguin Day: Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole 4/21 ★★★★★
9. Welding Month: Thunder Horse Redemption by Elle James 4/5 ★★★
10. My Choice: Gideon Smith and the Mechanical Girl by David Barnett 4/3 ★★★★

[Maggie]

Update! I finished! :)

2014 April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1/14 - April 30/14
10/10

1. 'A' is for April:

On the Edge by: Ilona Andrews 4/12 ****

2. Member of the Month - Nadine:

Stolen Fury 4/9 ***

3. Geography - Egypt:

Crocodile on the Sandbank 4/13 ****

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9):

Rock Chick 4/2 ****

5. National Sibling Day (April 10):

Instant Attraction 4/20 ***

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11):

published 1989: Fancy Pants 4/18 ***

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

Catch a Mate 4/28 ***

8. World Penguin Day (April 25):

Beautiful Stranger 4/18 ****

9. National Welding Month:

Rescue Me 4/17 ***

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

Officer off Limits 4/23 ****



Finished

[Shannon]

I can't find my original post but for the first time in 3 months I finished my challenge!
1. A is for April: The Look of Love FINISHED 4-29-14
2. Member of the Month-Nadine: Once Upon a Time in Bliss FINISHED 4-6-14
3. Geography-Egypt: It Had to Be You FINISHED 4-4-14
4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Shadow of Sin FINISHED 4-14-14
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Rescue My Heart FINISHED 4-9-14
6. Eight Track Tape Day (April 11): SKIPPED
7. Blah, Blah, Blah, Day (April 17): The Dom Who Loved Me FINISHED 4-18-14
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Leather, Lace and Rock-n-Roll FINISHED 4-12-14
9. National Welding Month: Incidental Contact FINISHED 4-2-14
10. Reader's Choice: Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch FINISHED 4-4-14

[Ty]

yay! Congrats Shannon and all the rest of the finishers. Sorry for my late post - been out of town for a few days. Hope everyone enjoyed their April reads. Now, May!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Ty wrote: "yay! Congrats Shannon and all the rest of the finishers. Sorry for my late post - been out of town for a few days. Hope everyone enjoyed their April reads. Now, May!"

Had a great time with this challenge, thank you for hosting. I'm honoured to have been the member of the month (and it was my birthday month too) Thank you!!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Happy Belated Birthday Nadine!!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

MountainKat wrote: "Happy Belated Birthday Nadine!!"

Thank you Kat. :)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

2014 April Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed!

✔1. 'A' is for April: Motorcycle Man 4/13/14
✔2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Melting the Ice 4/21/14
✔3. Geography - Egypt: Collide 4/18/14
✔4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Holly Lane 4/7/14
✔5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Chased 4/1/14
✔6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Just Imagine 4/17/14
✔7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): River Marked 4/13/14
✔8. World Penguin Day (April 25): The King 4/10/14
✔9.National Welding Month: Kissin' Tell 4/10/14
✔10. Reader's Choice: The Unknown Ajax 4/4/14

Completed:


Congrats to all the finishers!

[Ann (Noumena12)]

Sorry I'm late catching up...and somehow I missed a book. :(

9 of 10 Completed
Noumena12 Book Blog

1. 'A' is for April: Tropical Heat Enhanced T-FLAC Short Shot by Adair, Cherry 4/22
Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Dash of Peril (Love Undercover, #4) by Foster, Lori  4/6
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: The Sweetheart Rules (Sweetheart Sisters, #2) by Jump, Shirley 4/8
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.

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Madison - Dare to Desire by Phillips, Carly 4/19
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.

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): A Match Made in Texas (Deep in the Heart of Texas, #6) by Lane, Katie 4/22
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 Borrowed Bride by Wiggs, Susan (Oct 23, 2008) – I thought I picked another book to read but I can’t find what it might have been.
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): Trouble in Paradise by Grace, Carol 4/21
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.

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): A Numbers Game (Out of Bounds, #2.5) by Solheim, Tracy (A Penguin Special) 4/20
Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.

9.National Welding Month: Going for Four (Counting on Love) by Erin Nicholas 4/19
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: Wildflower Wedding: A Cricket Creek Novel by McLane, Luann 4/12
Read any book of your choosing!