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message 251: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Woo-hoo Raine!!


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Nadine Bookaholic (nadinesobsessedwithbooks) | 1139 comments Elke wrote: "WAy to go Nadine!!"

Thank you Elke!


message 253: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Finished my 8th book last night - all done!

RRRC Monthly Challenge
May 1-31, 2014

8/8


√ 1. Begins with 'M': Mary Balogh: The Temporary Wife - 5.01
√ 2. JoJo's shelves: In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz - 5.24
√ 3. Water on the Cover: Hummingbird Lake by Emily March - 5.26
√ 4. May Day: author new to me: Allyson K. Abbott: Murder on the Rocks - 5.21
√ 5. Cinco de Mayo: 5 words in title: If Fried Chicken Could Fly by Paige Shelton - 5.16
√ 7. Mother's Day: Mother/Pregnant: Paige has a 3-yr-old, Mel is pregnant Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr - 5.23
√ 8. Memorial Day: Someone who has served: Jack is an ex-MarineVirgin River by Robyn Carr - 5.14
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Glass Houses by Rachel Caine - 5.02


message 254: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Super BJ Rose!!


message 255: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Elke wrote: "Super BJ Rose!!"

Thanks, Elke!


message 256: by KarenF (new)

KarenF (cleocleveland) | 1099 comments Congrats to all the other finishers!

8/8 Read - Complete

1. M is for May: Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper 5/2/14
2. Hi Jojo! I Thee Wed by Amanda Quick 5/8/14
3. Finland: Purity in Death by J.D. Robb 5/14/14
4. May Day: Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor 5/19/14
5. Cinco de Mayo: Death's Rival by Faith Hunter 5/6/14
6. Memorial Day: Gone Too Far by Suzanne Brockmann 5/22/14
7. May Flowers: The Betrayal of the Blood Lily by Lauren Willig 5/27/14
8. My Choice: Vicious by Victoria Schwab 5/4/14


Unread: All Done!

Read: Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors (Jane Jameson, #4) by Molly Harper Vicious by Victoria Schwab Death's Rival (Jane Yellowrock, #5) by Faith Hunter I Thee Wed by Amanda Quick Purity in Death (In Death, #15) by J.D. Robb Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #1) by Laini Taylor Gone Too Far (Troubleshooters, #6) by Suzanne Brockmann The Betrayal of the Blood Lily (Pink Carnation, #6) by Lauren Willig


message 257: by Stephanie (last edited May 27, 2014 04:48PM) (new)

Stephanie | 360 comments May Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10 FINISHED!!!!

1. ‘M’ is for May:
Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews 05/17/14

2. Member of the Month: Next of Kin by Sharon Sala 05/05/14

3. Geography: Naked in Death by J. D. Robb 05/03/14

4. May Day (May 1): Affairs of Dragons by Lena Austin 05/27/14

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): At Last by Jill Shalvis 05/09/14

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard 05/01/14

7. Mother’s Day (May 11): A Darker Crimson by Carolyn Jewel 05/04/14

8. Memorial Day (May 26): Shadow Game by Christine Feehan 05/02/14

9. May Flowers: Then Came You by Lisa Kleypas 05/06/14

10. Reader's Choice: Dark Desire by Christine Feehan 05/11/14

Magic Rises (Kate Daniels, #6) by Ilona Andrews Next of Kin (Rebel Ridge, #1) by Sharon Sala Naked in Death (In Death, #1) by J.D. Robb Affairs of Dragons (Dragon's Mate, #1) by Lena Austin At Last (Lucky Harbor, #5) by Jill Shalvis Mackenzie's Mountain (Mackenzie Family, #1) by Linda Howard A Darker Crimson (Crimson City, #4) by Carolyn Jewel Shadow Game (GhostWalkers, #1) by Christine Feehan Then Came You (Gamblers, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Dark Desire (Dark, #2) by Christine Feehan


message 258: by Mary Ann (last edited May 27, 2014 08:23PM) (new)

Mary Ann (mgilbert1112) | 167 comments I'm in for 10!
8/10




1. ‘M’ is for May: VIP 5/20

2. Member of the Month: Falling for a Bentley 5/10

3. Geography: Finland Fall 5/13

4. May Day (May 1): Tall, Tatted and Tempting 5/15

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Deviation

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Getting Dirty 5/27

7. .Mother’s Day (May 11): Shattered Ties5/17

8. Memorial Day (May 26): The Good Sister

9. May Flowers: Entice 5/26

10. Reader's Choice: Precious Consequences 5/23


message 259: by Laurie (new)

Laurie May PT

1. M for May: Magnolia Moon by JoAnn Ross: 5/7
2. published in August of any year: Devlin's Light by Mariah Stewart: 5/12
3. set in Finland: Snow Angels by James Thompson: 5/22
4. new to you author: The Bat by Jo Nesbø: 5/11
5. 5 words in title: Town in a Strawberry Swirl by B.B. Haywood: 5/15
6. about teaching: The Splendour Falls by Susanna Kearsley: 5/14
7. character who is a mother: Sparks Fly by Katie MacAlister: 5/3
8. about the military: House of Evidence by Viktor Arnar Ingólfsson: 5/21
9. character who has a flower name: Rosa: The Spanish Cape Mystery by Ellery Queen: 5/8
10. choice: Who Killed Roger Ackroyd?: The Mystery Behind the Agatha Christie Mystery by Pierre Bayard: 5/9


Done!


message 260: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments May Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: May 1 ~ May 31
10/10 Read...Finally All Done!!


1. 'M' is for..: Raine Miller, Eyes Wide Open 5/4 ✯✯✯½
2. Hi Jojo!: The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan 5/6 ✯✯✯✯
3. Finland: Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux 5/13 ✯✯✯✯
4. May Day: Against the Wall by Rebecca Zanetti 5/11 ✯✯½
5. Cinco De Mayo: Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Molly Cannon 5/28 ✯✯✯
6. Nat'l Teacher's Day: Years by LaVyrle Spencer 5/5 ✯✯✯✯✯
7. Mother's Day: That Summer in Cornwall by Ciji Ware 5/18 ✯✯
8. Memorial Day: Making Faces by Amy Harmon 5/20 ✯✯✯✯✯
9. May Flowers: The Masque of the Black Tulip by Lauren Willig 5/9 ✯✯½
10. It's My Party!: Homeland by R.A. Salvatore 5/17 ✯✯✯

Eyes Wide Open (The Blackstone Affair, #3) by Raine Miller The Governess Affair (Brothers Sinister, #0.5) by Courtney Milan Armed & Dangerous (Cut & Run, #5) by Abigail Roux Against the Wall (Maverick Montana, #1) by Rebecca Zanetti Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Molly Cannon Years by LaVyrle Spencer That Summer in Cornwall by Ciji Ware Making Faces by Amy Harmon The Masque of the Black Tulip (Pink Carnation, #2) by Lauren Willig Homeland (Forgotten Realms The Dark Elf Trilogy, #1; Legend of Drizzt, #1) by R.A. Salvatore



message 261: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Awesome Karen F!!


message 262: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Congrats Stephanie!!


message 263: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Great job Laurie!!


message 264: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Yahoo Penney!!


message 265: by Shelby (new)

Shelby (stang_lee) | 1994 comments Woohoo! Wasn't sure I'd finish this time around with the film and all but I did it!

10/10

1. M is for May - A Marrying Man (5/6) ★★★½
2. Member of the Month - Divide & Conquer (5/19) ★★★★★
3. Geography - Criss Cross (5/13) ★★★★
4. May Day - Catch My Breath (5/17) ★★★★½
5. Cinco de Mayo - Armed & Dangerous (5/27) ★★★★★
6. National Teacher's Day - Admit One (5/15) ★★★★½
7. Mother's Day - Frog (5/14) ★★★★★
8. Memorial Day - Racing for the Sun (5/3) ★★★½
9. May Flowers - 18% Gray (5/20) ★★★★½
10. Choice - Taxes and TARDIS (5/12) ★★★★½

A Marrying Man (Men of Manhattan, #2) by Sandrine Gasq-Dion Divide & Conquer (Cut & Run, #4) by Abigail Roux Criss Cross (PsyCop, #2) by Jordan Castillo Price Catch My Breath by M.J. O'Shea Armed & Dangerous (Cut & Run, #5) by Abigail Roux Admit One by Jenna Hilary Sinclair Frog by Mary Calmes Racing for the Sun by Amy Lane 18% Gray (Task Force Iota, #1) by Anne Tenino Taxes and TARDIS by N.R. Walker


message 266: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Way to go Shelby!!


message 267: by Breann (new)

Breann | 398 comments Read: 10/10 ~~ DONE!!


1. ‘M’ is for May: Human Frailties 5.18 ★★★☆☆

2. Member of the Month: El Presidio Rides North 5.14 ★★★★☆

3. Geography: Naked Tails 5.20 ★★★★☆

4. May Day (May 1): The Foxhole Court 5.11 ★★★★☆

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): The Importance of Being Denny 5.25 ★★★☆☆

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): The Chosen 5.13 ★★★★☆

7. Mother’s Day (May 11): Wood, Screws, & Nails 5.16 ★★★★☆

8. Memorial Day (May 26): Mourning Heaven 5.4 ★★★★☆

9. May Flowers: The Violet and the Tom 5.27 ★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Resistance 5.3 ★★★★★

Human Frailties by Jaye McKenna El Presidio Rides North by Domashita Romero Naked Tails by Eden Winters The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic The Importance of Being Denny  by Kari Gregg The Chosen by Annette Gisby Wood, Screws, & Nails by Piper Vaughn Mourning Heaven by Amy Lane The Violet and the Tom by Eve Ocotillo Resistance by L.M. Turner


message 268: by Lacy (last edited May 28, 2014 05:37PM) (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 1966 comments I finished one more and that makes all 10!!! I haven't managed to do that for awhile!!! Congrats to everyone that finishes!

RRRC: May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1st - May 31st
Finished: 9/7 (Fit in another one!)

1. ‘M’ is for May: Mourning Heaven - 5/2/14 ****

2. Member of the Month - Jojo (2011): Got Your Number - 5/4/14 ****

3. Geography - Finland: Breakable - 5/12/14 *****

4. May Day (May 1): Because of Winn-Dixie - 5/12/14 ***

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Only a Duke Will Do - 5/7/14 *****

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Damaged - 5/25/2014 ***


7. Mother’s Day (May 11):The White Queen - 5/15/14 ***

8. Memorial Day (May 26):Animal Magnetism - 5/28/14 ****

9. May Flowers: It Happened One Autumn - 5/3/14 *****

10. Reader's Choice:Something Like Autumn - 5/12/14 *****


Mourning Heaven by Amy Lane It Happened One Autumn (Wallflowers, #2) by Lisa Kleypas Got Your Number by Stephanie Bond Breakable (Contours of the Heart, #2) by Tammara Webber Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Only a Duke Will Do (School for Heiresses, #2) by Sabrina Jeffries The White Queen (The Cousins' War, #1) by Philippa Gregory Something Like Autumn (Seasons, #3) by Jay Bell Damaged (Damaged, #1) by H.M. Ward Animal Magnetism (Animal Magnetism, #1) by Jill Shalvis


message 269: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 3911 comments All done.


READ: 10/10

✔1. ‘M’ is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author starts with 'M'.
Loving A Lost Lord - Mary Jo Putney 5/11

✔2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011.
Untraceable - S.R. Johannes (pub 2011) 5/18

✔3. Geography: Finland- Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.
Last Words - Mariah Stewart (m.c. is FBI) 5/20

✔4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you.
Unwind - Neal Shusterman(new author) 5/21

✔5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.
Wilder - Christina Dodd (The Chosen Ones 05) 5/22

✔6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover
Hunter's Moon - Dana Stabenow (heroine teaches wilderness skills) 5/24

✔7. Mother’s Day (May 11):Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.
Extreme Exposure - Pamela Clare (heroine is a mother) 5/28

✔8. Memorial Day (May 26):Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.
The Golden One - Elizabeth Peters (military spying) 5/8

✔9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves any book that has flowers on the cover.
Forever and a Day - Jill Shalvis 5/25

✔10. Reader's Choice: Eat Prey Love - Kerrelyn Sparks 5/16

Loving A Lost Lord (Lost Lords #1) by Mary Jo Putney Untraceable (Nature of Grace, #1) by S.R. Johannes Last Words (Last #2) by Mariah Stewart Unwind (Unwind, #1) by Neal Shusterman Wilder (The Chosen Ones, #5) by Christina Dodd Hunter's Moon (Kate Shugak, #9) by Dana Stabenow Extreme Exposure (I-Team, #1) by Pamela Clare The Golden One (Amelia Peabody, #14) by Elizabeth Peters Forever and a Day (Lucky Harbor, #6) by Jill Shalvis Eat Prey Love (Love at Stake, #9) by Kerrelyn Sparks

CHALLENGE COMPLETE


message 270: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Yay Breann!!


message 271: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Congrats Lacy!!


message 272: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Alright Barbara!!


message 273: by Bookchaser (new)

Bookchaser | 2023 comments 2014 May Monthly Challenge

I'm finished! Congratulations to all the other finishers!!!

10/10 Completed

01. ‘M’ is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Fair Play by Deirdre Martin 05/14/14
02. Member of the Month: Jojo ~ Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.
Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh 05/04/14
03. Geography: Finland ~ Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.
You may also read a book that is about cars, speeding, or law enforcement; a book that is set near a body of water or has a lake/water on the cover; or read a book that is set in summer (June & July in the US is summer) or has a sun on the cover.
A Lot like Love by Julie James 05/08/14
04. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you.
Ill Wind by Rachel Caine 05/07/14
05. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.
Knight of a Trillion Stars by Dara Joy 05/16/14
06. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover.
True Colors by Thea Harrison 05/02/14
07. Mother’s Day (May 11): Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.
Marriage on Demand by Susan Mallery 05/29/14
08. Memorial Day (May 26): Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.
Head Over Heels by Susan Andersen 05/10/14
09. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers (garden party, wedding, funeral etc); the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.
Amazon Lily by Theresa Weir 05/22/14
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Beyond the Rain by Jess Granger 05/20/14


Fair Play (New York Blades, #2) by Deirdre Martin Heart of Obsidian (Psy-Changeling, #12) by Nalini Singh A Lot like Love (FBI / US Attorney, #2) by Julie James Ill Wind (Weather Warden, #1) by Rachel Caine Knight of a Trillion Stars (Matrix of Destiny #1) by Dara Joy True Colors (Elder Races #3.5) by Thea Harrison Marriage on Demand (Silhouette Special Edition, #939) by Susan Mallery Head Over Heels by Susan Andersen Amazon Lily by Theresa Weir Beyond the Rain (Realms Beyond, #1) by Jess Granger


message 274: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Read 10/10

1. ‘M’ is for May: A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin, 5/20/2014, 5*
2. Member of the Month: Jojo - Lady Luck, 5/12/2014, 4.5*
3. Geography: (law enforcement) Tainted Blood, 5/30/2014, 3*
4. May Day (May 1): (new author) The Maze Runner by James Dashner, 5/6/2014, 2.5*
5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): (5th in the series) Timeless, 5/25/2014, 4*
6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): (an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person) Nobody's Angel, 5/4/2014, 2.5*
7. Mother’s Day (May 11): (mother) The Memory Keeper's Daughter, 5/8/2014, 4*
8. Memorial Day (May 26): (MC has served) Divide & Conquer, 5/15/2014, 4.5*
9. May Flowers: (wedding ceremony) Timing, 5/10/2014, 3*
10. Reader's Choice: Skinwalker, 5/9/2014, 4*

Nobody's Angel (Rescue Me Saga, #1) by Kallypso Masters The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, #1) by James Dashner The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards Timing (Timing, #1) by Mary Calmes Lady Luck (Colorado Mountain, #3) by Kristen Ashley Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1) by Faith Hunter Divide & Conquer (Cut & Run, #4) by Abigail Roux A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3) by George R.R. Martin Timeless (Parasol Protectorate, #5) by Gail Carriger Tainted Blood by Arnaldur Indriðason


message 275: by Amanda (new)

Amanda Kervin-Hatfield (alhatfield84) | 8 comments 3/4
1) The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick on 5/17
5) Red Lily by Nora Roberts on 5/11
10) Lord of the Vampires by Gena Show alter on 5/27


message 276: by Kendra (new)

Kendra Mcglothin | 150 comments May 2014 Reading Challenge
4/4


1. My Billionaire Master Indebted to Him--5/19/14
2. Chasing Sam--Krystal Shannan--5/19/14
7. The Keeping--Nicky Charles--5/23/14
10. Sizzling Sixteen--Janet Evanovich--5/27/14


message 277: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Amanda wrote: "3/4
1) The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick on 5/17
5) Red Lily by Nora Roberts on 5/11
10) Lord of the Vampires by Gena Show alter on 5/27"



so close Amanda!! Couple more days though!!


message 278: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Congrats Bookchaser!


message 279: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Great job Elizabeth!!


message 280: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Woo-hoo Kendra!!


message 281: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Elke wrote: "Great job Elizabeth!!"

Thanks, Elke!


message 282: by Amanda (new)

Amanda Kervin-Hatfield (alhatfield84) | 8 comments Thanks Elke!


message 283: by Gea (new)

Gea (gea89) | 545 comments RRRC: May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1st - May 31st
8/8 - DONE

✔1. ‘M’ is for May:
Their One and Only by Trista Ann Michaels (4/5) ***
2. Member of the Month - Jojo: Just Imagine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (15/5) *****
3. Geography - Finland: Laid Bare by Lauren Dane (7/5) ***
4. May Day (May 1): Vendetta by Autumn Karr (3/5) ***
5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn (27/5) ***
7. Mother’s Day (May 11): Oracle's Moon by Thea Harrison (18/5) *****
9. May Flowers: The Hazards of Hunting a Duke by Julia London (26/5) ***
10. Reader's Choice: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas (2/5) ****

Their One and Only by Trista Ann Michaels Just Imagine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Laid Bare (Brown Siblings, #1) by Lauren Dane Vendetta by Autumn Karr To Sir Phillip, With Love (Bridgertons, #5) by Julia Quinn Oracle's Moon (Elder Races, #4) by Thea Harrison The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, #1) by Julia London Dreaming of You (Gamblers, #2) by Lisa Kleypas


message 284: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Alright Gea!!


message 285: by MountainKat, Moderator (last edited Jun 10, 2014 02:45PM) (new)

MountainKat | 32089 comments May Monthly Challenge

I'm in for all 10!

Oops, forgot to come back and update!

10 of 10. Updated 5.30.14 DONE!!

1. 'M' is for May: Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson 5.8.14
2. Member of the Month - Jojo: Living Promises by Amy Lane 5.23.14
3. Geography - Finland: Love Comes Silently by Andrew Grey 5.6.14
4. May Day (May 1): Ill Wind by Rachel Caine 5.10.14
5. Cinco de Mayo (May 5): It Happened One Wedding by Julie James 5.15.14
6. National Teacher's Day (May 6): Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole 5.3.14
7. Mother's Day (May 11): Upon a Winter's Night by Pamela Clare 5.9.14
8. Memorial Day (May 26): Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux 5.25.14
9. May Flowers: Collide by Juliana Stone 5.4.14
10. Reader's Choice: The Lady Most Likely...: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn, Connie Brockway and Eloisa James 5.17.14

Dark Desires After Dusk (Immortals After Dark, #6) by Kresley Cole Collide (The Barker Triplets, #2) by Juliana Stone Love Comes Silently (Senses, #1) by Andrew Grey Playing for Keeps (Neighbor from Hell, #1) by R.L. Mathewson Upon a Winter's Night (MacKinnon's Rangers, #3.5) by Pamela Clare Ill Wind (Weather Warden, #1) by Rachel Caine It Happened One Wedding (FBI / US Attorney, #5) by Julie James The Lady Most Likely... A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn Living Promises (Promises, #3) by Amy Lane Stars & Stripes (Cut & Run, #6) by Abigail Roux

Congrats to all the finishers!!


message 286: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Yay MountainKat!!


message 287: by Nicola (new)

Nicola | 649 comments I hope to finsih Reader's Choice by tonight, but if not...

2014 May Monthly Challenge

8/8


The suggestions thread is located here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


1. ‘M’ is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Killer Ambition by Marcia Clark -- May 25

2. Member of the Month: Jojo-Jojoof the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Jojo’s shelveshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/list... Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.
Alex by Adam J Nicolai (published in 2011) - May 18


3. GeographyFinland- Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.


Fun Facts About Finland:
★The amount you get fined for speeding in Finland depends on the amount you earn. Traffic fines are based on two factors: the severity of the offense and the driver’s income.

★Finland is known to be the Land of a Thousand Lakes. There are exactly 187,888 lakes (larger than 500 m²) and 179,584 islands within the territory of Finland.

★It is also called The Land of Midnight Sun, because in June and July the sun shines all day and all night in the north, not dropping below the horizon.


You may also read a book that is about cars, speeding, or law enforcement; a book that is set near a body of water or has a lake/water on the cover; or read a book that is set in summer (June & July in the US is summer) or has a sun on the cover.
The Last Summer (of You and Me) by Anne Brashares - May 13

4.May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you.
Finding Cinderella by Colleen Hoover - May 18


5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.
No Passengers Beyond This Point by Ginnifer Choldenko --May 29

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover
Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard -- May 8**

7.Mother’s Day (May 11):Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.
Send No Flowers by Sandra Brown - story about a mother of twins -- May 18

8. Memorial Day (May 26):Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.
Don't Look Twice by Andrew Gross (male MC is ex-military) - May 9th - ***

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.


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

Challenge Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2014

Mackenzie's Mountain (Mackenzie Family, #1) by Linda HowardDon't Look Twice (Ty Hauck, #2) by Andrew GrossThe Last Summer (of You and Me) by Ann BrasharesAlex by Adam J. NicolaiFinding Cinderella (Hopeless, #2.5) by Colleen HooverKiller Ambition (Rachel Knight, #3) by Marcia ClarkSend No Flowers (Bed & Breakfast #2) by Sandra BrownNo Passengers Beyond This Point by Gennifer Choldenko



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Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Way to go Anja!


message 289: by Elke (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Congrats Nicola!


message 290: by Mave (new)

Mave | 239 comments Done!
RRRC: May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1st - May 31st
5/5


1. ‘M’ is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
The Night Circus, Erin Morgenstern, 05/24/14 ****
2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Jojo’s shelveshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/list... Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.
Good Girls Don't, Victoria Dahl, 05/12/14 **** 2011
3. Geography: Finland- Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Finland.

Fun Facts About Finland:
★The amount you get fined for speeding in Finland depends on the amount you earn. Traffic fines are based on two factors: the severity of the offense and the driver’s income.

★Finland is known to be the Land of a Thousand Lakes. There are exactly 187,888 lakes (larger than 500 m²) and 179,584 islands within the territory of Finland.

★It is also called The Land of Midnight Sun, because in June and July the sun shines all day and all night in the north, not dropping below the horizon.



You may also read a book that is about cars, speeding, or law enforcement; a book that is set near a body of water or has a lake/water on the cover; or read a book that is set in summer (June & July in the US is summer) or has a sun on the cover.

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the series is new to you.
Rainshadow Road, Lisa Kleypas, 05/16/14 ****
5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book with five words in the title.
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor, Lisa Kleypas, 05/31/14 ***
6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover

7. .Mother’s Day (May 11):Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.

8. Memorial Day (May 26):Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served.

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Rosie Project, Graeme Simsion, 05/14/14 ****


message 291: by Nicola (new)

Nicola | 649 comments Thanks Elke! Didn't finish that last one though - maybe this month.


message 292: by Tina (new)

Tina (whitley97) | 232 comments Read: 6

1. ‘M’ is for May: Moon Island

2. Member of the Month: a book published in 2011: The Sweetest Thing

4. May Day (May 1): Victoria Villeneuve The Billionaire's Command

7. .Mother’s Day (May 11): A Moment

9. May Flowers: Slave

10. Reader's Choice: Comfort Food


Slave (Finding Anna, #1) by Sherri Hayes Moon Island (Vampire for Hire, #7) by J.R. Rain The Billionaire's Command (Complete Trilogy) by Victoria Villeneuve Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas A Moment (Moments, #1) by Marie Hall The Sweetest Thing (Lucky Harbor, #2) by Jill Shalvis


message 293: by Julianna (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1892 comments Final Update 6/1

1. ‘M’ is for May: Tommy's Story by AKM Miles (5/31)****

4. May Day (May 1): Carly's Rule by Vickie King (5/19)***1/2

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): One With the Shadows by Susan Squires (5/13)****

7. Mother’s Day (May 11): The Witness by Sandra Brown (5/7)****1/2

8. Memorial Day (May 26): Much Ado about Twelfth Night (from The One That Got Away) by Liz Carlyle (5/14)****1/2

10. Reader's Choice: Grave Peril by Jim Butcher (5/27)****

Completed 6/6
Tommy's Story (Scarcity Sanctuary, #2) by A.K.M. Miles Carly's Rule by Vickie King One With the Shadows (Companion, #5) by Susan Squires The Witness by Sandra Brown The One That Got Away by Victoria Alexander Grave Peril (The Dresden Files, #3) by Jim Butcher


message 294: by Angie (new)

Angie | 761 comments 8/10 :(

1. ‘M’ is for May: Unknown - Melissa Pearl - May 7
2. Member of the Month: Jojo: You Don't Know Jack - Erin McCarthy - May 21
3. Geography: Finland- Worth The Risk - Savannah Stuart - May 15
4. May Day (May 1): Wild Heat - Bella Andre - May 27
5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Nice Girls Don't Live Forever - Molly Harper - May 17
6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Declan and Tori - Shiloh Walker
7. .Mother’s Day (May 11): The Nerd Who Loved Me - Vicki Lewis Thompson - May 21
8. Memorial Day (May 26): Red Heat - Nina Bruhns - May 17
9. May Flowers: Taste of Darkness - Maria V Snyder
10. Reader's Choice: Kiss of Darkness - Deborah Cooke - May 7
Unknown (The Elements Trilogy, #1) by Melissa Pearl You Don't Know Jack (NY Girlfriends, #2) by Erin McCarthy Worth the Risk (Miami Scorcher #2) by Savannah Stuart Wild Heat (Hot Shots Men of Fire #1) by Bella Andre Nice Girls Don't Live Forever (Jane Jameson, #3) by Molly Harper Declan and Tori (The Hunters, #1) by Shiloh Walker The Nerd Who Loved Me (Nerds, #2) by Vicki Lewis Thompson Red Heat (Men In Uniform, #1) by Nina Bruhns Taste of Darkness (Healer, #3) by Maria V. Snyder Kiss of Darkness (Dragonfire #9.2) by Deborah Cooke


message 295: by ~Leslie~ (new)

~Leslie~ (akareadingmachine) | 1934 comments Missed it by one day! Oh, well. Not a bad effort.
Congratulations to all those that finished!!


Duration: 5/1/14 - 5/31/14

8/8


1. ‘M’ is for May: Murder In the North End5/21/14 3.5★

2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Whiskey Beach 5/15/14 3.5★

4. May Day (May 1): Unholy Ghosts6/1/14 3★

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): One Dance with a Duke5/30/14 4.5★

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Breathe5/3/14 4*#9733

7. Mother’s Day (May 11):Firefly Lane5/17/14 4★

9. May Flowers: It Had to Be You5/5/14 4★

10. Reader's Choice: The Raider5/10/14 5★

Breathe (Colorado Mountain) by Kristen Ashley It Had to Be You (Lucky Harbor, #7) by Jill Shalvis The Raider (Highland Guard, #8) by Monica McCarty Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts Firefly Lane (Firefly Lane, #1) by Kristin Hannah Murder In the North End (Gilded Age Mystery, #5) by P.B. Ryan One Dance with a Duke (Stud Club, #1) by Tessa Dare Unholy Ghosts (Downside Ghosts, #1) by Stacia Kane


message 296: by Pam (new)

Pam (txpam) | 142 comments I am in for..... 4 books ........................

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxI HAVE FINISHED!!!!!!xxxxxxxxxx
1. ‘M’ is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.

2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Jojo’s shelveshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/list... Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.

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

Fun Facts About Finland:
★The amount you get fined for speeding in Finland depends on the amount you earn. Traffic fines are based on two factors: the severity of the offense and the driver’s income.

★Finland is known to be the Land of a Thousand Lakes. There are exactly 187,888 lakes (larger than 500 m²) and 179,584 islands within the territory of Finland.

★It is also called The Land of Midnight Sun, because in June and July the sun shines all day and all night in the north, not dropping below the horizon.


You may also read a book that is about cars, speeding, or law enforcement; a book that is set near a body of water or has a lake/water on the cover; or read a book that is set in summer (June & July in the US is summer) or has a sun on the cover...FOR THE LOVE OF MAGIC by Janet Chapman 5-29-14

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you.

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title.

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover

7. .Mother’s Day (May 11):Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids.

8. Memorial Day (May 26):Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served. THE PERFECTLY NAUGHTY BRIDE by Stevie MacFarland.....5-30-14

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley, read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover. CASTLES by Julie Garwood... 5-19-14

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. SIMPLE PLEASURES by Nattie Jones.... 5-16-14


message 297: by Elke (last edited Jun 01, 2014 06:37PM) (new)

Elke (ejurca) | 1810 comments Congrats to all who finished!!

It was fun hosting will definitely do it again!! Special thanks to Fran for being awesome and helping me when I needed it!!!


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Joann | 973 comments RRRC 2014 May Monthly Challenge

Duration: May 1, 2014 - May 31, 2014

10/10 Read

Challenge Complete 05.30.14


1. ‘M’ is for May: Feed by Mira Grant, 05.09.14 ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month Jojo!: (pub Jan 2011), Unearthly by Cynthia Hand, 05.05.14 ★★★★
3. Geography (water on cover): The Unspoken by Heather Graham, 05.18.14 ★★★★
4. May Day: All These Things I've Done by Gabrielle Zevin, 05.06.14 ★★★★
5. Cinco De Mayo: Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman, 05.04.14 ★★★★
6. National Teacher’s Day: Welcome to Temptation by Jennifer Crusie, 05.16.14 ★★★
7. Mother’s Day: Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, 05.09.14 ★★★
8. Memorial Day: Promise Canyon by Robyn Carr, 05.07.14 ★★★
9. May Flowers: The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts, 05.02.14 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Skin Game by Jim Butcher, 05.30.14 ★★★★★

Feed (Newsflesh Trilogy, #1) by Mira Grant Unearthly (Unearthly, #1) by Cynthia Hand The Unspoken (Krewe of Hunters, #7) by Heather Graham All These Things I've Done (Birthright, #1) by Gabrielle Zevin Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman Welcome to Temptation (Dempseys, #1) by Jennifer Crusie Nobody's Baby But Mine (Chicago Stars, #3) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Promise Canyon (Virgin River, #13) by Robyn Carr The Perfect Hope (Inn Boonsboro, #3) by Nora Roberts Skin Game (The Dresden Files, #15) by Jim Butcher


message 299: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 2244 comments I was able to finish 9 this month, Jojo and I do not have a lot of books in common :)

Progress: 9 out of 10

1. ‘M’ is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M':
Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead - ***** - 5/7/2014

2. Member of the Month: Jojo- Jojo has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Jojo’s shelves. Please read a book from any of Jojo's shelves; a book published in 2011; or in August of any year.

3. Geography: Finland- Read a book that is set near a body of water:
Pompeii by Robert Harris - * - 5/28/2014

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is in the air! Read a book that the genre, author, or series is new to you:
The Maze Runner by James Dashner - *** - 5/6/2014 - New Author

5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): Read a book that is 5th in the series, takes place in Mexico, has a character that is Mexican, or a book with five words in the title:
Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead - ***** - 5/27/2014 - 5th in the series

6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Read a book that is about teaching (can be any type of teaching, maybe an “experienced” person teaches an “inexperienced” person ), has a character that is a teacher or has an apple on the cover:
Shadow Kiss: The Graphic Novel by Richelle Mead - ***** - 5/14/2014 - Dimitri is a teacher

7. Mother’s Day (May 11): Read a book where a character in the story is a mother/mother figure, caretaker, pregnant, or has kids:
Thinking of You by Jill Mansell - ***** - 5/8/2014 - Main character is a mother

8. Memorial Day (May 26): Read a book that is about being in the military and/or someone who has served:
The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley - ***** - 5/14/2014

9. May Flowers: May’s flower is Lily of the Valley: Read a book with a character or author with the name Lily or any other flower name; or has a scene that traditionally involves flowers ( garden party, wedding, funeral etc ) ; the name of a flower in the title or series name; or any book that has flowers on the cover:
Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 5/14/2014

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett - **** - 5/1/2014

The Light Fantastic (Discworld, #2) by Terry Pratchett The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, #1) by James Dashner Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) by Richelle Mead Thinking of You by Jill Mansell Married By Morning (The Hathaways, #4) by Lisa Kleypas Shadow Kiss The Graphic Novel (Vampire Academy The Graphic Novel, #3) by Richelle Mead The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches (Flavia de Luce, #6) by Alan Bradley Spirit Bound (Vampire Academy, #5) by Richelle Mead Pompeii by Robert Harris


message 300: by Logan (last edited Jun 02, 2014 01:45PM) (new)

Logan (loganturner) | 961 comments I left one off! That means I made it to all 10!

Completed: 10/10

1. ‘M’ is for May: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie - finished 5/28
2. Member of the Month - Jojo: Wanting (pub. 2011) - finished 5/7
3. Geography - Finland - cars/water/summer/sun: Different Strokes - finished 5/12
4. May Day (May 1): Widdershins - finished 5/6
5. Cinco De Mayo (May 5): The Lion and the Crow - finished 5/23
6. National Teacher’s Day (May 6): Dance With Me - finished 5/16
7. Mother’s Day (May 11): The Eye of God - finished 5/22
8. Memorial Day (May 26): Catch a Ghost - finished 5/11
9. May Flowers: The Chief - finished 5/14
10. Reader's Choice: Red Rising - finished 5/4


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