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Congrats Bookchaser, Maggie, Susan A, Shannon, Lynne and Gea!
JUNE 2014 Monthly ChallengeDuration: June 1 - June 30
10/10 - DONE!
1.'J' is for June: If Wishes Were Horses by Joey W. Hill – 6/21
2. Member of the Month - Ty: Wild Card by Lora Leigh – 6/30
3. Geography: The Sweetheart Bargain by Shirley Jump – 6/22
4. Repeat Day (June 3): Let Me In by Croix Callie – 6/22
5. Summer Solstice: It Happened One Wedding by Julie James – 6/25
6. Sixth Month: Tied with Me by K. Proby – 6/20
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Black Magic Woman by Christine Warren – 6/28
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Under the Mistletoe with Me by K. Proby – 6/14
9. Dare Day (June 1): by SixOpal Carew – 6/27
10. Reader's Choice: Edge of the Enforcer by Cherise Sinclair – 6/7
9/10 read1. J is for June: JM Stone -
2. Member of the Month - Ty:
3. Geography:
4. Repeat Day:
5. Summer Solstice:
6. Sixth Month:
7. International Fairy Day:
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: The Bride
9. Dare Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
DONE!Completed: 10/10
Completed 8 books done this month. Here is the link to my rating and reviews for the books I read.
my June monthly challenge shelf
2014 June Monthly ChallengeDuration: June 1st, 2014 - June 30th, 2014
Read: 10-10 => COMPLETED
1. 'J' is for June: Covet by J.R. Ward - 16 Jun 2014 ★★½
2. Member of the Month - Ty: The Double Wager by Mary Balogh - 28 Jun 2014 ★★★★
3. Geography: Mai Tai For Two by Delphine Dryden - 27 Jun 2014 ★★
4. Repeat Day (June 3): Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks - 16 Jun 2014 ★★★★
5. Summer Solstice: Until We Touch by Susan Mallery - 26 Jun 2014 ★★★★
6. Sixth Month: Ark Angel by Anthony Horowitz - 5 Jun 2014 ★★★★
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - 6 Jun 2014 ★★★★★
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Pia Saves the Day by Thea Harrison - 24 Jun 2014 ★★★★★
9. Dare Day (June 1): Naked in Death by J.D. Robb - 15 Jun 2014 ★★★★½
10. Reader's Choice: Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh - 15 Jun 2014 ★★★★★
Congrats Ranzes Ryne, Logan, Nadine and Ella!
June Monthly ChallengeDuration: 6/1/14 - 6/30/14
10/10 Completed
1.'J' is for June: The Helena Diaries: Trouble in Mudbug by Jana Deleon 6/29/14 ★★★
2. Member of the Month - Ty: The Tycoon's Toddler Surprise by Elizabeth Lennox. 6/7/14 ★★★
3. Geography: Indonesia - Baby, I'm Yours by Catherine Mann. 6/2/14 ★★★
4. Repeat Day (June 3): The Bachelor and the Babies by Heather MacAllister. 6/1/14 ★★★★★
5. Summer Solstice: Maid for Love by Marie Force. 6/13/14 ★★★★★
6. Sixth Month: No Ifs, Ands, or Bears About It by Celia Kyle. 6/26/14 ★★★
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Mistletoe Magic by Christine Pope. 6/30/14 ★★★
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: The Italian's Wife (A Mediterranean Marriage) by Lynne Graham. 6/29/14 ★★★
9. Dare Day (June 1): Tangled by Emma Chase. 6/3/14 ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Destiny Calls by Samantha Wayland. 6/6/14 ★★★★
CHALLENGE COMPLETEREAD: 8/8
✔1.'J' is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
The Crafty Teddy - John Lamb 6/15
✔2. Member of the Month - Ty: Ty has been a member of the RRRC since February 2012. Link to Ty's shelves. Please read a book from any of Ty's shelves or a book published in 2012 or a book published in February of any year.
Sparks Fly - Katie MacAlister (pub May 2012) 6/15
✔3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Indonesia. Read a book that has a beach on the cover or a book with animals or a book with fire on title/cover.
Angel Fire - L.A. Weatherly 6/13
✔4. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letter of the author's first and last name are the same (Ex: Lora Leigh, Julie James, Shannon Stacey) OR the first letters of words in the title are the same. You can ignore a, an & the if you wish. (Ex: Ella Enchanted, Hush, Hush, Pride and Prejudice)
Dearly Devoted Dexter - Jeff Lindsay 6/13
✔5. Summer Solstice: Read a book with summer in title or takes place during Summer or with a bright cover using light blue or green or yellows or white color
The Darkest Craving - Gena Showalter 6/27
✔7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Read a book that has fae, fairies or a book with "Magic" Genre or a book which has the word "Magic" in title.
Magic Rises - Ilona Andrews 6/23
✔9. Dare Day (June 1): Read a book that is outside your comfort zone (like genre) or a book from a new-to-you author.
The Blue Sword - Robin McKinley 6/25
✔10. Reader's Choice: Ecstasy in Darkness - Gena Showalter 6/12
10/10 read - Done!1. J is for June: JM Stone -
2. Member of the Month - Ty:
3. Geography:
4. Repeat Day:
5. Summer Solstice:
6. Sixth Month:
7. International Fairy Day:
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage:
9. Dare Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
Congrats Hina, Barbara and Katie!
Finished.Timeframe: June 2014
Completed: 10/10
1. Witness in Death by J D Robb 6/14/14 4♥
2. Cut & Run by Abigail Roux 6/4/14 3.75♥
3. Hostage by Kay Hooper 6/27/14 3♥
4. Let Me Go by Chelsea Cain 6/17/14 3.5♥
5. Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas 6/17/14 3.5♥
6. The Mao Case by Xiaolong Qiu 6/1/14 3♥
7. Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews 6/13/14 4♥
8. Judgment in Death by J D Robb 6/15/14 4♥
9. Immortal Beloved by Cate Tiernan 6/1/14 3.5♥
10. Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole 6/2/14 4♥
Congrats to all the finishers!10/10 Done Yay!
1. June:
2. MOTM Ty:
3. Fire Title:
4. Repeat Day:
5. Summer Solstice:
6. Sixth Month:
7. Fairy Day:
8. Juno:
9. Dare Day:
10. My Choice:
I can't even remember if I remembered to sign up, but my summer resolution is to start posting more. Also, I just finished! And I liked all the books.JUNE
1.'J' is for June: My Real Children, Jo Walton 6/30/14
2. Member of the Month - Ty: Heart of Steel, Meljean Brooks 6/7/14
3. Geography: The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, Kathi Appelt 6/17/14
4. Repeat Day (June 3): Perdition, Ann Aguirre 6/27/14
5. Summer Solstice: The Dream Thieves, Maggie Stiefvater 6/21/14
6. Sixth Month: The Lost Hero, Rick Riordan 6/2/14
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Wood Sprites, Wen Spencer 6/10/14
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Horizon, Lois McMaster Bujold 6/30/14 (reread)
9. Dare Day (June 1): The Heart of a Woman, Maya Angelou 6/8/14
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. The Screaming Staircase, Jonathan Stroud 6/14/14
5/5 Finished 6/30 (by the skin of my teeth).
✔ 1. 'J' is for June (Author's name):
✔ 2. Member of the Month (Pub. Feb.):
✔ 3. International Fairy Day (June 24):
✔ 4. Juno, Goddess of Marriage:
✔ 5. Dare Day (June 1):
I made it to 4 this month - will have to update later today. Hopefully July will be better for me!
Final Update 7/11.'J' is for June:
3. Geography:
5. Summer Solstice:
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage:
9. Dare Day (June 1):
10. Reader's Choice:
Completed 6/6
I completed 4 out of 7 this month1. J is for June: Melting the Ice DID NOT FINISH
2. Member of the Month-Ty: Kidnapped at the Gun Show (Published 8/15/12) FINISHED 6/17/14
3. Geography: Indonesia- Wild Men of Alaska FINISHED 6/16/14
4. Repeat Day (June 3): Mystery Man DID NOT FINISH
5. Summer Solstice: Crazy Little Thing Called Love FINISHED 6-8-14
6. Sixth Month: SKIPPED
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): SKIPPED
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: SKIPPED
9. Dare Day (June 1): The Wild Ones DID NOT FINISH
10. Readers Choice: Back in Bliss FINISHED 6/24/14
I AM IN FOR 5 books!XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX I FINISHED!!!!!! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
1.'J' is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Member of the Month - Ty: Ty has been a member of the RRRC since February 2012. Link to Ty's shelves. Please read a book from any of Ty's shelves or a book published in 2012 or a book published in February of any year.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Indonesia.
Fun Facts:
- Indonesia is made of 17,508 islands of which only 6000 are inhabited by people (which means great beaches)
- Indonesia is known for its rich Biodiversity - second only to Brazil.
- Indonesia is also part of Pacific Ring of Fire, volcano Group.
Read a book that has a beach on the cover or a book with animals or a book with fire on title/cover.
4. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letter of the author's first and last name are the same (Ex: Lora Leigh, Julie James, Shannon Stacey) OR the first letters of words in the title are the same. You can ignore a, an & the if you wish. (Ex: Ella Enchanted, Hush, Hush, Pride and Prejudice)
5. Summer Solstice: Read a book with summer in title or takes place during Summer or with a bright cover using light blue or green or yellows or white color...
6. Sixth Month: Read a book that is #6 in a series or has Six in title or has six words in title.
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Read a book that has fae, fairies or a book with "Magic" Genre or a book which has the word "Magic" in title...
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Read a book where the main theme is marriage i.e features a marriage of convenience, couple that is already married etc...
9. Dare Day (June 1): Read a book that is outside your comfort zone (like genre) or a book from a new-to-you author.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice-
Challenge Duration: June 1 to June 30, 2014
Sorry! Forgot to post2014 JUNE MONTHLY CHALLENGE
5/8
1.'J' is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
2. Member of the Month - Ty: Ty has been a member of the RRRC since February 2012. Link to Ty's shelves. Please read a book from any of Ty's shelves or a book published in 2012 or a book published in February of any year.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Indonesia.
Fun Facts:
- Indonesia is made of 17,508 islands of which only 6000 are inhabited by people (which means great beaches)
- Indonesia is known for its rich Biodiversity - second only to Brazil.
- Indonesia is also part of Pacific Ring of Fire, volcano Group.
Read a book that has a beach on the cover or a book with animals or a book with fire on title/cover.
4. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letter of the author's first and last name are the same (Ex: Lora Leigh, Julie James, Shannon Stacey) OR the first letters of words in the title are the same. You can ignore a, an & the if you wish. (Ex: Ella Enchanted, Hush, Hush, Pride and Prejudice)
Father Found by Judith Arnold
5. Summer Solstice: Read a book with summer in title or takes place during Summer or with a bright cover using light blue or green or yellows or white color
Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline
6. Sixth Month: Read a book that is #6 in a series or has Six in title or has six words in title.
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Read a book that has fae, fairies or a book with "Magic" Genre or a book which has the word "Magic" in title.
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Read a book where the main theme is marriage i.e features a marriage of convenience, couple that is already married etc.
Sweet Salt Air by Barbara Delinsky (about two friends, one struggling in her marriage, especially when she discovers her friends secret that could destroy her marriage)
9. Dare Day (June 1): Read a book that is outside your comfort zone (like genre) or a book from a new-to-you author.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf
Challenge Duration: June 1 to June 30, 2014
Finished my last book 1 day late! Oh well!!Duration: 6/1/14 - 6/30/14
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Congratulations to everyone who finished and who tried to finish!! I hope you all found a few good reads in June :)
June 20141.'J' is for June: A Timely Vision by Joyce Lavene: 6/24
2. Member of the Month - published in 2012: The Immortal Collection by Eva García Sáenz: 6/30
3. Geography: Read a book with fire on title/cover: Fire Flight by John J. Nance: 6/26
4. Repeat Day (June 3): Read a book where the first letters of words in the title are the same: Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier: 6/10
5. Summer Solstice: bright colored cover: Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon by Donna Andrews: 6/27
6. Sixth Month: six in title: Six Geese A-Slaying by Donna Andrews: 6/28
7. International Fairy Day (June 24): Read a book with "Magic" Genre: Witch Way to Murder by Shirley Damsgaard: 6/6
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Honeymoon Suite: A Novel by Lynn Michaels: 6/5
9. Dare Day (June 1): Read a book from a new-to-you author: The Bait by Dorothy Uhnak: 6/20
10. Reader's Choice: Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings: 6/28
DONE!
!!!!!!!I'M DONE!!!!!!!Goal 8, but I always try to strive for 10.
Progress:8/8
Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward 06/20
Rock Chick Revenge by Kristen Ashley 06/16
Fun Facts:
- Indonesia is made of 17,508 islands of which only 6000 are inhabited by people (which means great beaches)
- Indonesia is known for its rich Biodiversity - second only to Brazil.
- Indonesia is also part of Pacific Ring of Fire, volcano Group.
Read a book that has a beach on the cover or a book with animals or a book with fire on title/cover.
by Nora Roberts 06/13The Theory of Attraction by Delphine Dryden 06/10
by Nora Roberts 06/076. Sixth Month: Read a book that is #6 in a series or has Six in title or has six words in title.
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 06/20
8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: Read a book where the main theme is marriage i.e features a marriage of convenience, couple that is already married etc.
Worth the Risk by Robin Bielman 06/05
Love with a Perfect Cowboy by Lori Wilde 06/05
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Duration: June 1st - June 30th
8/8 - DONE
✔1.'J' is for June: The Wrong Billionaire's Bed by Jessica Clare (11/6) ****
✔2. Member of the Month - Ty: Tattered Love by Lola Stark (19/6) ****
✔4. Repeat Day (June 3): Until November by Aurora Rose Reynolds (14/6) ****
✔5. Summer Solstice: Nauti Enchantress by Lora Leigh (22/6) ***
✔6. Sixth Month: Kinked by Thea Harrison (8/6) *****
✔8. Juno, Goddess of Marriage: An English Bride In Scotland by Lynsay Sands (29/6) ****
✔9. Dare Day (June 1): Dead Sexy Dragon by Lolita Lopez (5/6) ***
✔10. Reader's Choice: Lord's Fall by Thea Harrison (2/6) *****